Seaford Scene March 2014

SEAFORD Scene March 2014 Issue 83

YOUR LOCAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY AND WHAT’S ON GUIDE

New Mayor of Seaford East Blatchington Lectures The Royal Society of St George Retro Plus Market Seaford Choral Society

Make Your Mother’s Day Distributed free each month to homes and businesses in Seaford

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Welcome

Welcome to the March issue of Seaford Scene. Hopefully by now, the terrible weather we experienced in February will have passed and the country is now drying out! This month’s issue features lots of local news stories along with updates from our favourite clubs and organisations in Seaford. We celebrate St David’s Day on the 1st, Shrove Tuesday or Pancake day on the 4th, followed by Ash Wednesday on the 5th, marking the beginning of Lent. It’s St Patrick’s Day on the 17th and Mother’s Day on the 30th and we also put the clocks forward on the 30th (yay!) so there will definitely be more daylight hours to get out and about in – make sure you put all these dates on your calendars and enjoy your March issue.

Fran Tegg Editor

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Another Mad March Hare Month!

4 New Mayor of Seaford, Mark Brown 4 Seaford Martello WI 5 Seaford Community Cinema 6 Retro Plus Market 11 Seaford Veterans & Armed Forces Day 14 Beauty and the Beast Panto Wows

Audience at the Barn 19 Martello Rotary Club of Seaford 20 What’s On at the Hop? 24 The Alfriston Primary School Big Art Event 26 Who, What, Where & When?

30 Make your Mother’s Day 32 Running Commentary...

37 Seaford Kurlers 38 Who’s Who In Seaford?

42 Mayor of Seaford’s Charities 42 Kings Church Huge Survey 47 Mercread Youth Centre 49 Your Most Valuable Asset?

56 Settling in Seaford by Alan Lindsay 58 Wave Leisure Trust Sponsors Seahaven

Business Awards 61 Seaford Afternoon Flower Club 63 A View From The Potting Shed 65 Seaford Gardening Club 66 Seaford Community Garden 71 Seahaven Royal Society of St George 74 Seaford Choral Society 76 Seaford Man, 85, Wins Gold in Rowing Championship 81 Charity Champion Undertakes New Role 83 Seaford Musical Theatre Supports

Seaford Lifeguards 85 Save the Children Seaford 88 Oriental Art 89 The Inner Wheel Club of Seaford 91 East Blatchington Lectures 93 Rotary Club of Seaford 94 A Good Read 98 The Royal Society of St George AGM 101 Seen in Seaford 107 What’s On in March 2014?

110 What’s On Weekly Cover photo by Sarah Sands

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New Mayor OF SEAFORD Mark Brown Councillor Mark Brown was elected as the new Mayor of Seaford for the 2013/2014 municipal year on 27th January 2014 at the reconvened Full Council meeting, following the resignation of Anthony White.

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Seaford Martello WI

The Mayor’s two charities he will be supporting whilst in office will be WAVES, (Working Along Side Voluntary Enabling Services), and also Seahaven Storehouse.

WAVES which is situated at 8 Church Street, is a charity that supports families in Seaford who are encountering difficulties within their lives. Seahaven Storehouse provides basic food items to individuals and families in need within the Seahaven area, located at Kings Well 115-117 Vale Road, Seaford. The Mayor holds these charities dear and all support will be greatly appreciated.

Seaford Martello WI are holding their Spring Fayre on Saturday 12th April 2014 at St Leonard’s Church Hall, Seaford from 10am to 12 noon. Easter Eggs, craft items, homemade cakes, savouries, jams and chutneys are all for sale at bargain prices. Also bric-a-brac, books and games. All are welcome, come and enjoy a tea/ coffee, biscuit and chat in a warm friendly atmosphere. Entry 50p.

The new Mayor will be supported not only from Seaford Town Council, but also by his wife, Vera, who he has been married to for 36 years and they are looking forward to attending many events together. Vera will be known formally as the Mayoress.

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Feature Holidays Snowdonia 4 days 7th-10th May including 3 nights DBB at the Bulkeley Hotel, Beaumaris Ironbridge Museaum, Bodnant Gardens, steam train ride and slate museum Sidmouth 4 days 20th-23rd June including 3 nights DBB at the Bedford Hotel, Sidmouth Abbotsbury Swannery, Hestercombe Gardens, steam train and tram ride.

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coming in march

Thanks to our great audiences we know we’re appreciated and this year it seems more people have noticed us but we still need you to tell your friends THERE IS A CINEMA IN SEAFORD! You can read about the films, book tickets and get monthly email newsletters by signing up at www.seafordcinema.org where you can also share on Facebook and Twitter, so keep spreading the word! Our home at the Barn Theatre has a well stocked bar, which is open before, during and now also after each performance.

7.30 Fri 14 March

BLUE JASMINE Cert 12A

Woody Allen’s latest film stars Cate Blanchett as Jasmine, a privileged socialite fallen from grace and onto very hard times indeed. When Jasmine is thrown onto her own resources after her husband’s imprisonment,

she finds that they provide poor protection and her subsequent social, emotional and financial melt down makes this definitely not ‘one of the funny ones,’ but possibly one of Allen’s best.

7.30 Fri 28 March

CARANCHO Cert 15

This may be the first Argentinian film you see but it won’t be the last. Described as ‘brutal and smart contemporary noir’ the story follows the eponymous anti-hero Carancho – literally ‘the vulture’ – a lawyer who chases ambulances for a living. While busily encouraging the newly maimed to sue, he falls for a doctor at the hospital and his well repressed conscience is pricked; but can he slough off his criminal past?

The film programme, tickets and membership are all available online, at www.seafordcinema.org, Seaford Tourist Centre and on the door. Seaford Community Cinema is a not-for-profit organisation run by volunteers. You’ll be welcome at our screenings in the Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane, Seaford, BN25 1QL.

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7.30 Fri 9 THE ACT OF KILLING (cert 15) Multi-nominated documentary.

7.30 Fri 23 MANDELA: LONG WALK TO FREEDOM (cert 15) The story of Nelson Mandela’s life and epic anti-apartheid struggle.

2.30 Sat 24 Classic Matinee OH! WHAT A LOVELY WAR (cert PG)

Original and affecting musical antiwar film about WW1, with stellar cast.

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7.30 Fri 6 THE GREAT BEAUTY (cert 15) “A swooning love letter to Roman decadence.” You have never seen anything like this, guaranteed.

7.30 Fri 20 INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS (cert 15) The Coen brothers sideways and satirical look at the NY Greenwich Village folk scene of the 60’s.

AGM 4th July all members invited.

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RETRO PLUS MARKET APRIL 25TH & 26TH 11am – 6pm

Clinton Centre, Clinton Place, Seaford BN25 1NP The Retro Plus Market in Seaford is on its way again this year! After the phenomenal success of last year’s market with over 1000 visitors, we are gathering makers and collectors to put on another fantastic show on April 25th and 26th 2014. Due to the high volume of visitors we are holding this year’s market at the Clinton Centre, so that we can welcome everyone, including visitors in wheelchairs and those with pushchairs.

On the art and craft side our line-up this year includes a wide range of beautiful, handcrafted jewellery in silver and semi-precious stones, ceramics, silk and textile art, handbags, paintings, prints and cards, all by well known Sussex artists. New this year we have locally made soaps as well as amazing homemade cakes.

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On the Retro side we will have unusual and much sought-after household collectables, retro books, vinyl music of the 50s 60s & 70s and top quality second hand and retro clothes.

The Made By group will be offering their upcycled furniture and hand-sewn delights.

Last but not least, we are delighted to be able to offer our visitors some pampering in the form of seated, neck and shoulder massage and each evening, visitors will be able to enjoy a small free glass of Pimms from 5pm – 6pm!

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SEAFORD MUSEUM and HERITAGE SOCIETY -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Friday, 21st March at 6:30pm

Annual General Meeting For Members only At The Little Theatre Followed by a talk by Kay Turvey

Sunday, 30th March from 11:00 to 16:00

“Seaford Line 150”

Opening of the Exhibition celebrating 150 years of the railway coming to Seaford Winter Season Opening Times Sundays & Bank Holidays: 11am to 4pm 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, BN25 9BH (The SatNav address code is BN25 1JH)

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Seahaven Veterans & Armed Forces Day 2014 Come to the Martello Fields on Saturday 28th June 2014 and show your support for our Armed Forces, past, present and future in celebration of Armed Forces Day. Armed Forces Day is an annual, national campaign that gives everybody the opportunity to show their support for all those servicemen and women of the Armed Forces, past and present, including current serving troops, service families, reservists, veterans and cadets.

The Martello Fields will be open from 11am to 4pm hosting community stalls, fun fair rides, arena displays, military exhibitions and the Veterans and Cadets parade. The chosen charity for this year’s event will be announced in due course.

If you would like to take have a community stall at the event, or if you have any queries regarding the event, please contact Gemma Hamilton, Seaford Town Council 01323 894870 or email gemma.hamilton@ seafordtowncouncil.gov.uk for more information.

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BEAUTY AND THE BEAST PANTO WOWS AUDIENCE AT THE BARN The Barn Theatre Company had an air of French sophistication in January (Oh no, they didn’t!) when Beauty and the Beast was set in Franglais de la Mer. This encouraged Steve Llewelyn as Dame Madame Fifi to educate Jacques (Sam Eaton, promoted from the Juniors company) in the proper labelling of chaud bathroom taps. Another very successful transition from the Juniors was Kate Horscraft as Belle, the Beauty, who with complete confidence rescued the intimidating Beast, David Foster, and led him back to his transformation into the handsome Prince Danton. In that guise Shana Edwards took over, after moonlighting as the Ghost, or a villager or a whirlwind - it was hard to keep up.

A very strong quartet of Sarah Eaton, Angie Wright, John Tester and Shar Turnbull provided most of the knockabout humour as the selfish sisters Ermengarde and and Esmeralda, a gaily dressed hairdresser Marcel

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and a forceful Lambrini-fuelled Essex girl, Monique.

Julie Terry relished being all man as Gustave, who admired nothing better than his own reflection. The long-suffering Alphonse, played by John Walsh, fought off false imprisonment by Cath Brooks, threateningly in form as the duplicitous Madame la Folle and restrained his extavagant elder daughters, despite their frequent and increasingly surprising changes of costume, to safely deliver the Prince into Beauty’s arms. Not least were Ann Taylor, Manda Evans and Chris Gable, providing continuity as welcoming villagers, a hospitable suit of armour or a crazed mob. No Panto would be complete without its moral support provided by the excitingly wicked Belladonna, Sue James, and the reassuringly comforting and very English Flora, Jenny Humphries.

Tony Betts, as ever a safe pair of hands, took over as Director at a relatively late stage and was backed up a very strong team including Russell Taylor, Musical Director, Stuart Hall, Choreographer, Lawrence Woolven, Sound, Dave Rogers, Lighting, Helena Ng, Set design.

Annie Betts, Stage Manager, Sylvia Elder, Prompts and Marilyn Nolan, Front of House.

The live music provided by band members, Tony Still, Andy Harsant and Paul Harrington, found the right balance to bring the best out of the singers.

The audience members ‘from 2 to 92’ were involved throughout, helpfully pointing out the Ghost, resisting the Beast Potion and singing along in praise of fast food.

A good time was had by all!

Toni Lehman

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Under New Management

The Regency Restaurant 20 High Street, Seaford

Try our delicious homemade food and Sunday Roasts Takeaway menu available Friday evening menus will be displayed in the window, so please check as they will change on a regular basis.

Also available for private evening bookings min. 6 people, also fully licensed.

Check out our outside seating area (when the weather improves of course)

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Look us up on Facebook for special offers and up and coming events!

New opening Friday evenings 7pm – close. Last food orders 9pm.

NOTICE

Seaford and Bishopstone Neighbourhood Watch Association The 2014 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING is being held on

Thursday 20th March 2014, 7:30 pm at St Leonards Church Hall, Church Lane, Seaford.

Light refreshments will be served at the end of the meeting.

The meeting is open to all existing and potential Members, Deliverers and Co-ordinators.

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Diella’s Dane Road, Seaford 01323 892771

specialising in italian dishes, seafood & grills & extensive vegetarian menu

Martello Rotary Club OF SEAFORD The Martello Rotary Club of Seaford have recently made two donations to charities as part of their ongoing programme of support for good causes.

The British Heart Foundation

Kim Brophy, the local Community Fundraising Manager, came daily changing specials to the Club and gave a talk about the work of the 2 course meal deals charity. Heart tuesday to friday disease is the lunch £9.95 biggest single killer in the UK with 74,000 deaths every evening £12.75 year (200 people every day). More women die of Chronic Heart Disease than breast cancer. Much of The sunday roast £9.75 British Heart Foundations income is spent on research, and care and they have over 400 specialised • SEAFORD SCENE MAR ISSUE 7/2/14 15:21 Pageprevention 1 “il piacere servito con piacere” nurses. One of their most memorable TV campaigns featured the actor and ex-footballer Vinnie Jones.

President Janice Vince presented a cheque for £500 to Kim who said that this would be put to very good use.

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Winston’s Wish

Louise Brown is the local representative for Winstons Wish, a charity set up in 1992 by a clinical psychologist called Julie Stokes who had visited the USA and Canada on a Winston Churchill Travelling Fellowship. Inspired by what she had seen, she returned to the UK and set up Winston’s Wish.

The charity provides support for bereaved children in a variety of ways. They are always looking for new ideas on how they can expand their service and welcome suggestions. Louise answered lots of questions from club members, and then President Janice Vince presented her with a cheque for £300, which was gratefully received.

The Martello Rotary Club meets every Monday evening at Seaford Golf Club and welcomes new members.

If you are interested call 01323 873389.

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WHAT’S ON AT THE HOP? Shared Encounters Dawn & David Stacey

Saturday 1st - Thursday 13th March Open: Tuesday – Saturday 10.30am – 5pm; Sunday 12noon – 4pm. Closed Monday.

Lewes Railway Lands is a recurring theme in Dawn and David’s work often depicting birds, insects or perhaps teasels. The paintings and photographs portray a mystery and intimacy of their own.

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You can now order Calor gas and Camping Gaz refills online from your local stockist.

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Through his most recent and previously unseen sketches, carried out over the last twelve months, Neville captures the time, atmosphere and essence of the daily life of people and activities in the unique Cliffe area of Lewes situated on and around the banks of the river Ouse.

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Four at The Hop Four Sussex Artists

Saturday 29th March - Wednesday 16th April Open: Tuesday – Saturday 10.30am – 5pm; Sunday 12noon – 4pm. Closed Monday.

This exhibition includes a rich and varied mixture of work by four Sussex artists. Painter and children’s book illustrator David Armitage; landscape painter Linda Partrick; Spanish painter and sculptor Samuel Paradela and portrait photographer Chris Slack.

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THE Alfriston Primary School Big Art Event

The Coach House Gallery, Alfriston 14/15/16th March The children at Alfriston Primary School have been busy throughout January at a series of Art Workshops run by local artists. The children aged 4 to 11 years have produced a varied catalogue of work from landscapes to still life (with a lot of messy fun in between!). An exhibition of their work will be on show at The Coach House Gallery in Alfriston from Friday 14th to Sunday 16th March, Friday and Saturday, 10am 5pm and Sunday 11am - 5pm. Please come along to the exhibition to view their fabulous artwork and to purchase a unique oneoff piece of art. All proceeds will be going towards the school.

The children would like to say a huge thank you to the local artists Zan Stevenson, Louise Burt, John Amos, Suzanne Taylor, Amanda Stone, Jess Levine and Vincent Matthews for so generously giving up their free time to run the workshops. In addition the artists have kindly donated a piece of their artwork to raise funds for the school and these will be exhibited at the gallery.

Their art donations are to be raffled and tickets can be purchased from The Coach House Gallery, Sea Salt Café in Seaford or from Andy Anderson & Son Locksmith, tel: 07973 129550.

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who, what, where & when in MARCH

4th 1853 The Death of William Catt, the owner of

the Tide Mills.

6th 1559 Parish Registers are commenced at St

Leonard’s (in the first year there are 5 baptisms,

7 marriages and 28 burials).

6th 1897 24 new incandescent burners are

purchased for street lighting.

9th 1961 Licence granted to tip refuse at Cradle Hill.

12th 1876 A powerful storm hits Seaford. At Tide

Mills the sea defences are breached and

thousands of tons of shingle fill the mill ponds.

50 yards of railway line is washed away.

12th 1990 The old Workhouse, Twyn House in

Blatchington Road is listed by English Heritage.

16th 1965 Landlord Mr Reed pulls the last pint at

the Old Tree Inn in Broad Street before it is

closed and demolished.

18th 1849 Artist Harry Harrison Evans born in Seaford.

25th 1886 The Corporation of Seaford ends after an

existence of 600 years.

27th 1936 Former King’s Mead schoolboy Harry

Andrews comes second in the Grand National

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Make your Mother’s day From the day you have a baby or adopt a child, your life changes for ever. People tell you this when you’re pregnant, but it’s only when it happens that you really understand what they mean. Suddenly there’s someone who depends on you entirely. Every decision you make from now on will be based on their needs or desires.

Being a mother can be the best of jobs and the worst of jobs. For every heart-warming moment of pride and loveliness, there’s a blazing row or slammed door (but hopefully with a hug and a sorry afterwards). Mums have to take on multiple roles in the family – carer, teacher, agony aunt, sergeant major, personal assistant, taxi driver… And it doesn’t stop when the children leave home. Now approaching 40, I still rely on my mum for advice, friendship, help with childcare, emergency loans and the occasional kick up the backside to get things done.

It’s only as you get older, especially if you have children of your own, that you realise how your parents felt

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as you grew up – why they made you do your homework, go to bed, stop fighting with your brother, eat properly, save money and above all, be careful! Mother’s Day gives us the perfect opportunity to say thank you to our mums for everything they have done and still do for us.

The founder of Mother’s Day in the US, Anna Jarvis, eventually regretted campaigning to get the day recognised because it became so commercialised. She hated the fact that people would buy a card with a printed message rather than writing a letter.

It’s lovely to buy or make a card and give flowers and chocolates. You can also do something special to show you care – maybe take on a job that she hates or treat her to a day of pampering. But this year, why not go beyond the message in the card and write a few personal lines of your own to tell your mother how much you love her. Make sure she knows that she really is the best mum in the world (like mine).

Mother’s Day is on 30th March this year.

Mother’s Day is celebrated all around the world, usually in March or in May. In the UK, it is a mixture of a Christian tradition, and the celebration of motherhood that began in the USA in the early 20th century. During the 16th century, people in service would return to their home or ‘mother’ church on the fourth Sunday in Lent – Mothering Sunday. Mother’s Day as we know it became a regular event in the 1950s, largely thanks to businesses keen to exploit its commercial potential.

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Running Commentary...

This month a local Seaford runner describes his introduction to running and his first marathon...

I attempted jogging when I was a teenager back in the dark ages when the standard of footwear and training advice was prehistoric by today’s standards. I quickly acquired a common knee injury and was told by my doctor that I wasn’t suited to running. Mountain biking was always a favourite pastime, and after a 30-year break gave running another crack. Fortunately, Seaford Striders are the local running club and they proved to be a friendly lot and not a bunch of weirdos (well, maybe one or two) with plenty of advice and encouragement.

Running with others was a revelation and I improved immediately. Starting with 10km races, I gradually increased to half marathons and the Bewl Water 15-miler, after which I remember thinking why would anyone want to run further! Despite words of wisdom from the seasoned marathon runners in the Club, I vowed never to attempt a marathon, being a natural born pessimist and probably influenced by my doctor’s advice of years ago. The catalyst that sparked my desire to enter a marathon is etched in my memory. A lady member of the Club had entered the Beachy Head Marathon as her first.

She was already a very competent, capable and quick runner who’d put in all the training but was extremely anxious the fortnight before the race. I was marshalling at the 16-mile point when she came flying down the hill past me towards the Cuckmere River. She looked totally elated, with no sign of anxiety. That’s when I knew I had to run one.

I chose a fairly simple training plan to fit in with my work patterns and to my surprise I really enjoyed the structured 12-week schedule, with the longest run being 20 miles. With a positive mental attitude and most of all,

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a desire not to let down my Club I picked the Halstead (Essex) Marathon as my first.

Once again I was fortunate to be accompanied on some of the training runs and the big day by another highly capable lady Strider. She was much quicker than I, so it must have been purgatory for her to run at my pace when she could have posted a really respectable time on her own. I’d done a half marathon in 2hrs 01mins but this was unknown territory, and having a fear of injury I’d be happy with anything under 5hrs.

So, at the age of 50, off I went. It was a cold morning, a light breeze and the rain had stopped 10 minutes before the start – perfect! After 4 miles I felt a million dollars.

At 7 miles my knee started to grumble… slight panic, but kept calm. At 9 miles it felt no worse so ignored it.

At halfway I was enjoying the running but at 16 I hit the wall even though I’d done the training and had eaten and hydrated well. My head started to drop but my partner took charge. The fact that I got round in under 5hrs is due entirely to her. With my head telling me to pack it in and feeling about as energetic as a sloth she spent the last 10 miles nagging me in the best possible way. I lost count of the number of times I was told to ‘get those knees up’ and ‘you’ll be gutted if you miss your target’.

With 1.5 miles to go the route became a grassy slope and that fired me with the energy to overtake runners but was promptly told to slow up, don’t go too soon.

Soon it was back onto tarmac and into Halstead. We turned the corner to the finish and caught sight of the clock registering 4hrs 47mins. I was over the moon. My finishing time was slow compared to many who have run the distance and overcome personal adversity, but, was chuffed to be pronounced a ‘real runner now’ by the Club Captain and can truly appreciate his description of it not being possible to train for the last 6 miles because those are ‘in the head’. Prior knowledge is a great thing and a few months later the tougher off-road Beachy Head Marathon proved much easier by comparison. I truly believe that with the right training, if I can run a marathon, anyone can.

Compiled by Martin Bulger, founder member of Seaford Striders Running Club.

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SEAFORD BOWLING CLUB EST. 1912

Chichester Road, Seaford, BN25 2DT Tel 01323 892831

OPEN DAY & BAZAAR SATURDAY 19th APRIL 2014 10am till 4pm

Seaford Bowling Club is a private Bowls Club in picturesque, secluded surroundings, with all year round bowling. The club is holding an Open Day for anyone interested in playing Lawn Bowls throughout the summer months, April to October and Short Mat in the club house from October to April.

The club also holds a variety of functions throughout the year, in the fully licensed club house.

Free coaching will be given to you with qualified coaches on the day or if you are unable to attend, you can telephone 01323 896742 34

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From just ÂŁ20 a month it makes getting in shape with the Professionals affordable and an absolute must.

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At last spring is underway with the welcome sight of the spring bulbs. I look forward every year to the first snowdrops and daffodils. They always provide a welcome glow and never let us down.

Seaford Kurlers are in full flow with new members joining.

Some have read all about the club in Seaford Scene and some have seen us in action at the Downs Leisure Centre and curiosity has got the better of them to come in and find out more. A number of our members are skilled ex-bowls players who are finding that the bending has become too difficult. They are able to excel at kurling as the rules and skills are very similar in both sports. Unlike bowls, we have pushers to launch the stones if bending/ kneeling is a problem. So no need to give up the sport scene – just come and join us.

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Kurling will bring you into a new social scene, and you will meet and make new friends. You will also see what other sports/classes/exercises are available at the Wave Leisure Centre. There are plenty for everyone.

There is also an excellent restaurant where very tasty food is available, all at fair prices. If all this sounds interesting, come along on any Tuesday afternoon from 2pm until 4pm and you will see us in action. Your first visit is free, thereafter it is £2.50 per session with an annual membership fee of £5. We break half way for refreshments.

Apart from the sport we have a number of social occasions arranged. We have had trips to ice shows, greyhound races, Portsmouth Harbour and the Mary Rose, Chatham Docks and of course our annual Christmas lunch.

Seaford Kurlers is an ESDA club (East Sussex Disability Association). We are under their umbrella for insurance protection and we are able to hire their coaches for trips out. Contact June Wood, 7 Landsdown Road, Seaford, BN25 3JS. Tel 01323

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Who’s Who

Judith Johnson

In Seaford?

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Specializing in the treatment of: Skin nailconditions conditions Skin and and nail General foot aches General foot aches and andpains pains Biomechanical assessment Biomechanical assessment Verruca Treatment Verruca Treatment Ingrown nails Ingrown nails Fungal infections Corns and callus Fungal infections Diabetes foot health checks Corns and callus Footwear advice

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Cora White, President of Seaford Martello WI

Cora has lived in Seaford for 42 years and has been the President of Seaford Martello WI for 7 years. Now retired, she previously worked with the London Blood Transfusion Service, Eastbourne DGH X-Ray Department and in Community Services when Seaford Health Centre first opened. She has also been a voluntary Red Cross Officer, a Youth and Cadet Officer, and trained the local Brownies. Cora is a member of outdoor and indoor bowls clubs and was Sussex County Ladies Bowls President for 2013 when she travelled to New Zealand and Australia for the World Championships. She is also a trained spiritual healer and still works when called upon. Cora is married to Ken and has a son, Mark, a daughter-in-law, Alison, and a grandson, Richard.

What do you like best about Seaford? Best of both worlds – the lovely rolling downs and countryside, and the sea.

What is your favourite film? The Sound of Music.

What is your favourite song or genre of music?

Country and Western folk music.

What book are you reading at the moment? When I get time to read a Mills and Boon, there’s always a happy ending!

How do you relax? I design personalised notelets, invitations and cards to give as gifts or fund raise for my clubs.

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

Family get togethers and playing games.

What is your favourite smell? Hot tar.

Where is your favourite place to go in Seaford and why?

The Little Theatre to see the excellent plays.

What is the best advice you have ever been given? Smile even if you don’t always feel like it!

What words or phrases do you most overuse? “You can do it” What is your greatest extravagance? Holidays.

What would your motto be? Laugh hard, love truly and forgive quickly.

What makes you sad? Seeing the adverts with young children and babies from underdeveloped countries in need of food and water.

What is your greatest fear? Dogs Which person in history would you most like to meet? Certainly not Jack the ripper! Probably Florence Nightingale.

What or who is the greatest love in your life? My Ken for over 52 years.

Anything else? I love to make people laugh and see them happy. I hate shopping! For example I love my comfy shoes and don’t like buying new!

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Mayor of Seaford’s Charities Following the resignation of the former Mayor of Seaford, Anthony White, part way through the municipal year, Seaford Town Council can confirm that the funds raised during his term have been forwarded to his chosen charities Waifs & Strays have received the fantastic sum of £1,401.67, and Seaford Down’s Syndrome and Special Needs Support have recieved £1,401.66. The Council wishes to extend its gratitude to anyone who helped organise, took part in or attended the events raising donations for these deserving charities.

Further to being elected as new Mayor of Seaford on 27th January 2014, Councillor Mark Brown, thanked the former Mayor for his fundraising activities and has nominated his chosen charities for the remainder of the 2013/14 municipal year to be WAVES (Working Along Side Voluntary Enabling Services), and Seahaven Storehouse. Whilst in office, Cllr Brown is looking forward to organising events to raise funds for these local charities.

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Seaford Town Council wishes all the best to Waifs & Strays and Seaford Down’s Syndrome and Special Needs Support going forward, and looks forward to continuing to work alongside the new Mayor to raise funds for his chosen charities.

Kings Church Huge Survey This March, Kings Church in Seaford and Eastbourne are conducting a huge survey, to find out what people’s biggest objections to Christianity are.

Through a combination of print and digital media, social network sites and a radio campaign on Sovereign, Kings will be asking: what’s your objection? The campaign has already reached around ten thousand people, and is expected to be heard by many more over the next few weeks.

So far, nearly a hundred questions or objections have been posted, covering topics such as suffering, science, the unpleasantness of Christians through history, intolerance, sexuality and many more.

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WAVES is situated at 8 Church Street and is a charity that supports families in Seaford who are encountering difficulties within their lives. Seahaven Storehouse provides basic food items to individuals and families in need within the Seahaven area, located at Kings Well, 115-117 Vale Road, Seaford.

Jez Field, pastor at Kings Church in Seaford, said, “As Christians, we believe that Jesus is good news for everyone. This series will give us a chance to talk about the issues people are really thinking about, and hopefully help people think through their questions in an easy and open way.”

The series will launch at Seaford Head upper school, at 10am on Sunday 2 March. To share your question or objection, and to be in for a chance to win a £50 Amazon voucher log on to www.bigobjections.co.uk.

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

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... TO GOD, CHRISTIANITY AND THE CHURCH. WHAT’S YOUR OBJECTION? What are your doubts, objections and criticisms of Christianity? Whether it relates to sexuality, science, suffering, the credibility of the Bible, or anything else — Kings Church would love to hear your thoughts and no subject is off-limits or too honest.

We want to hear from everyone, of all ages, beliefs and from all walks of life. Over seven weeks from 2nd March we will seek to answer the most common objections raised.

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Saturday Opening We are pleased to advise you that our Seaford office is now open on Saturday mornings between the hours of 9.30am and 1.00pm.

We are located at: 10 Sutton Park Road, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 1RB

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How to avoid a costly divorce in 5 steps Emma van Bunnens, a Solicitor specialising in matrimonial and divorce law explores how divorce lawyers do not have to cost the earth in legal fees.

along the way with helpful issues to think about which perhaps you may not have even thought about.

The cost of divorcing and settling the financial aspect of a divorce can be hugely expensive for clients. More than ever before the cost of solicitors is being questioned by clients. More and more family lawyers are looking at ways of making the whole process more affordable to the client. Emma is a pioneer of fixed fee divorce. She believes the costs of divorce are often the main concern of potential clients. This is why Emma offers a fixed fee scheme for clients wishing to divorce and needing to know the precise costs involved.

3. Attend mediation. Mediators are qualified to give independent advice and help couples reach agreement in all issues including finances and children. Once an agreement has been reached then a memorandum of understanding is drawn up. You will then need a solicitor to draft a Consent Order reflecting the terms of the memorandum which will then be binding upon the parties.

The effect of the decimation of legal aid from April 2013 has led to some firms being innovative in the fee structures they are using to attract new clients.

Emma has for some time undertaken fixed fee divorces which have proven very popular. Clients like to know the costs up front and know they are not escalating costs with every phone call or email they send or receive. Clients can be reassured the cost will be as set out and agreed and will be no more.

There are certain steps which clients can undertake to minimise their costs whilst at the same time receiving expert and professional advice. These steps include: 1. Consider divorce counselling before you start proceedings. Effective counselling can encourage communication between divorcing/separating couples and prevent costly fraught, acrimonious and costly legal proceedings.

2. If you are able to, sit down with your spouse/ civil partner and try to agree on how the assets are going to be distributed, you can do this without lawyers in the first instance but it is important that legal advice is sought in relation to any agreement reached. Then you can approach a lawyer to codify the agreement into a court order. Lawyers can assist

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4. Although lawyers can be an enormous support to you, you should be careful not to use your lawyer for emotional support as this is when legal fees start to escalate. You should vent your frustrations to a friend or family member and then turn to your family lawyer to provide them with instructions and take legal advice.

5. Ask whether your solicitor does their own advocacy in Court proceedings. This means your solicitor will attend court and argue your case for you at court rather than instructing a barrister to attend on their behalf. Although sometimes a barrister is necessary for some Hearings, Emma takes the majority of her own advocacy herself which provides continuity and peace of mind to clients.

This also saves clients the costs of instructing a barrister.

Follow these simple tips and your divorce will not end costing the earth.

Call Emma van Bunnens on 01342 310600 to discuss any family issues you may have or to receive a quote for a fixed fee divorce.

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MERCREAD YOUTH CENTRE It’s good to be back in full swing after the Christmas break, and good too to be able to celebrate young people’s generosity of spirit. Before Christmas several of our ‘regulars’ raised £369 with a Bring and Buy in aid of the Phillippines disaster and this was augmented by a further £112 with a tombola on our stall at Late Night Shopping. Hard on their heels are the Youth Forum who organised a Valentine’s Day cake sale at Seaford Head School in aid of cystic fibrosis. We are very grateful too that the Youth Centre has been the beneficiary of others’ generosity with Archway’s Christmas Concert raising £1,290 for us. Hopefully funds such as these will allow us to put on new activities to reflect the wishes of our young people.

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Finally for this month we, along with our partners in the project, are very excited by the energetic expansion of Tackle Homophobia in Football, which is reaching a wide audience within a national framework.

Photo: ‘Tackle Homophobia’ put their case to the Young Forum Dragons.

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Your most valuable asset?

Your employees are supposed to be your most valuable asset – they probably cost you the most both financially and in terms of the reputation of your business. But how much do you invest in them and their training? You don’t have to spend huge amounts of money and you don’t have to release people for days on end!

Sussex Downs College is currently able to offer a range of products for businesses including: • Apprenticeships • Short courses for business Apprenticeships are a three-way investment – from you, the trainee and the government. There are many different roles that can be covered with an apprenticeship – just have a look at the National Apprenticeships website at www.apprenticeships.org.uk Sussex Downs College can help you advertise a vacancy, recruit an apprentice and then assess and monitor their progress during their training.

But what about some additional investment that only requires time from your business? Sussex Downs College is currently able to offer a range of specific courses for FREE – these are funded by the European Union, so why not take advantage? The courses include: • One day Food Hygiene for anyone new to working in food preparation or a commercial kitchen.

• Emergency First Aid at Work – aimed at small businesses. It provides a qualification for those that find themselves in the front line before the emergency services arrive.

• A longer (13-week) evening course from our Lewes campus in developing your digital creative skills for the benefit of your business.

The digital course is a fantastic offer – you will work on your own business related projects and learn how to use Photoshop and Illustrator software properly! You will learn for example, how to manipulate digital photos to improve the image of your business. The course is designed for owner/managers of small businesses and volunteers from not-for-profit organisations. The course introduces you to all sorts of interesting creative tools and how to develop good quality marketing material, internet presence and a knowledge of the world of print and publishing. Have a look at the website: www.itecdigital.org.uk/ssw For more information contact: Penny Shearer, 030 300 39265 or penny.shearer@sussexdowns.ac.uk

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Where there’s blame...

I am often asked whether a spouse’s behaviour would have an effect upon the financial settlement following a divorce. Indeed there is a common misconception that one person’s ‘bad’ behaviour will mean that their spouse will receive a larger financial settlement by way of compensation for one and penalisation for the other. But is that right?

Conduct is one of the factors that the court should take into account when looking at the appropriate financial settlement within divorce proceedings.

However the law is very clear in that the conduct will only be taken into account if it is so serious that it would be unfair for the court to disregard it.

Of course deciding on whether conduct is such that it should be taken into account will be subject to interpretation. I often hear comments such as “It was my husband who went off with someone else so why should he get anything?” and “She recklessly gambled away lots of our money so why should she get half of my assets?”.

When looking at the relevance of conduct in divorce there are two types to be considered: personal misconduct and financial misconduct.

husband and where a husband committed incest with the children of the family. Thankfully these types of cases are extremely rare.

Financial misconduct is normally defined when one party recklessly or purposely squanders assets prior to the divorce proceedings, thereby reducing the amount of the ‘matrimonial pot’. Examples of this are gambling and spending money on unnecessary things like expensive holidays and cars.

In such circumstances the court will try to put right the circumstances by ‘adding back’ the money or assets that have been spent and continuing on the basis that the party still has them.

It is also important to note that conduct during the course of the divorce proceedings, such as failing to comply with a court order, is not usually punished by providing a lower settlement to the ‘guilty’ party. However they can be penalised by the court ordering that that party pay a contribution towards the other party’s costs. This is known as ‘litigation conduct’.

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Settling in Seaford

by Alan Lindsay

We’d been thinking of moving to East Sussex for some time. Some friends were already here, in Seaford, and had sung its praises. So we were soon doing the rounds of the estate agents and exploring this nice, quirky little town by the sea that could have been the inspiration for ‘Warmington-on-sea’ in the BBC’s ‘Dad’s Army’. I discovered that on a clear day in Church Street you can see two public loos.

We moved into our new house during the arctic blasts of March 2013. I say ‘new’ only because it was new to us. In reality the house is almost as old as me, having been built sometime in the sixties – I’m not sure which of us has worn better. The Seaford sea breezes and howling gales had not been kind to the house over the years, and, together with many previous owners’ obvious partiality to cigarettes, meant it needed a great deal of TLC inside and out before we could truly think of it as home. And so it came to pass that workmen from a wide spectrum of trades came to the house to estimate and plan the works, amid much head shaking, sharp intakes of breath and many mugs of tea.

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I had given up work for a while to decorate and organise the renovations – we wanted things sorted out as quickly as possible. We had one bedroom, arranged as a kind of bedsit, with only the kitchen and a bathroom for our use. Other rooms were crammed with our stuff, while one room was left empty to be worked on.

When completed, the empty room was filled with stuff from one of the other rooms, which in turn was worked on. And so on. Like one of those little puzzles from a Christmas cracker where you slide plastic squares around to complete the puzzle, with only one empty space giving room for manoeuvre.

The carpets, curtains and lampshades left by the previous owners were of a bygone age. The curtains provided our dust-sheets and the remainder was taken to Cradle Hill.

Budgets for both time and money were soon depleted, but I was enjoying working with my hands and doing something different from my usual day job in the Life and Pensions industry. At least in the beginning.

Modern paints do not readily adhere to the high gloss paints of yesteryear, so the door frames all had to be sanded to within an inch of their lives, despite the hazard of lead in old paint. Wallpaper paste was strong stuff back in the sixties, if my poor blistered office worker’s hands were anything to go by. The original wallpaper was often covered with other layers, where lazy decorators of the past had just slapped on new paper, and in some cases, gloss paint. Like the rings in a tree trunk, the wallpaper and paint layers told their own story. I invested in a steamer which removed the paint and wallpaper quickly and effectively, but often the plaster underneath too, so it was back to the scraping.

At least the rooms got bigger. Before pasting up our new paper, I painted messages on the bare plaster for the decorators of the future – grumpy notes about old wallpaper sprinkled with a few choice expressions well used in 2013.

The house is finished now. We are happy with the result and proud of what we have achieved. No doubt the decorators of the past felt happy and proud too, when they stood and admired their own handiwork, way back when. Perhaps we should have treated their efforts with a little more respect. When we are gone, the house will inherit the decorators of the future. They may well look aghast at our dated décor and strip the walls to the bare plaster again. I hope they are not easily offended.

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Wave Leisure Trust is delighted to announce its sponsorship of the 2014 Seahaven business awards.

As a previous recipient of an award, Wave Leisure appreciate the support that the local Chambers of Commerce offer to a range of small, large and medium sized organisations. The Trust also appreciates the amount of hard work that goes on to keep a local organisation strong in ever-changing times and circumstances.

Peter Crowley, Managing Director of Wave Leisure Trust says, “In the day to day operation of the leisure centres across the district, Wave Leisure uses a good number of local services and trades people. Business relationships with local suppliers mean that we can reinvest directly back into the local economy, ensuring future sustainability of local businesses whilst also receiving excellent customer care and prompt service.

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Annie Lorys, President of Newhaven Chamber of Commerce – which is organising and hosting the awards together with Peacehaven and Seaford Chambers of Commerce, says: “It is really important for us to recognise and celebrate those business people across the Seahaven area, who put in a continual effort and contribute significantly to the local economy.As not-for-profit organisations, we are a voice for local business, providing valuable networking opportunities for members as well as liaising with strategic partners.”

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Newhaven, Peacehaven and Seaford Chambers of Commerce are member-led organisations with an increasing membership of local businesses. All types and sizes of businesses are welcome to join the Chambers.

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SEAFORD AFTERNOON FLOWER CLUB This month marks the end of my first year as Chairman which I have enjoyed and I hope our members and visitors have found our meetings also enjoyable, informative and friendly.

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March 20th marks the end of 2013-2014 with presentation of awards and our donation to Sussex Air Ambulance, and the beginning of 2014-2015. After our AGM we shall welcome Gina Bowman from Pevensey, an expert on fuchsias to talk about her experiences and the qualities and varieties of fuchsia.

We are a friendly club that welcomes former members and visitors for £4.50 with no limit on the number of visits. Of course we hope more people will want to join us. We exhibit in the flower arranging classes at the Summer Show of the Seaford and District Horticultural Society as well as helping at Flower Festivals organised

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3 Having weeded the boarders you may be left with patches of bare soil. Bare soil will quickly loose water and dry out in dry spells. Take this opportunity to add plenty of garden compost or manure.

3 This is the last month for planting bare rooted trees and shrubs. Firm the soil after planting, water well and apply a mulch to conserve moisture.

3 Cut down or trim back all growth for perennials that have over-wintered in the boarders. Give them some fertilizer or mulch.

3 Towards the end of the month split up or divide Polyanthus or Primulas as the flowers go over.

Trim off most of the foliage and replant.

3 Prepare your seedbeds for vegetables and herbs.

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This is the tree with large waving decorative white bracts dangling below the flowering branches in May. In a slight breeze the tree can be spotted from quite a long way away. It was named after the French Jesuit Abbe David in 1869. Although it originates from China it was first brought to this country in 1905 by E.H. Wilson. It is said that he brought thousands of its seed to the UK but it never germinated. The year after this incident many of the seeds germinated after being exposed to a cold winter. It was later learned that this was the key to germination of its seed. It grows well in to d

This is a good time to do some spring-cleaning in the shed or greenhouse. In particular spend some time checking all those plastic containers and boxes of chemicals, powders and fertilizers stored on the shelf or under the bench. All of these products will have a shelf life or use by date and it is important not to exceed this date. It is very tempting to use something out of date especially when it may have been expensive when purchased but it may be a false economy. Dispose of these old products properly.

Do not put them down the drain, in the dustbin or pour behind the garden shed. Take them to our local recycling tip (assuming we still have one!) where they can be disposed of safely. It is a good practice to get a fresh supply of chemicals each year and only to buy them in small quantities so they are not wasted. Keep all chemicals high up on a shelf and in a locked shed well away from children and pets. Read instructions for use carefully every time you use them.

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This month’s Social Evening is on Thursday 27th March at 7pm. The guest speaker is Peter Lovett on “The natural year in focus”. We are also having a members’ monthly competition for the “best 3 daffodils in a vase” from your garden. Please use your own vase. Further details in your annual programme/schedule.

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Seaford Gardening Club Perhaps the less said about our recent weather the better. We have had the odd sunny, warmer days but then the cold winds have returned – again, and again!

Spring must be around the corner somewhere – at least my hellebores are giving some cheer with their delightful colours and speckled petals.

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Our speaker for January, Christopher Rudd, related the history of Ashdown Forest – all 500 acres of it. The wooded areas were vastly used for hunting many years ago when deer, boar and even bears roamed. There are still traces of a Roman road which led a direct route to Lewes. Also, much evidence of iron workings and its production can be found in various places especially near Friar’s Gate and The Ponds of Crowborough Warren.

The two words ‘hatch’ and ‘gate’ attached to village names depicted a way in or out of the forest. The Hatch Inn is a pleasant eatery and there is the Ashdown Forest Centre to visit for information etc.

Fifteen per cent of the original trees in the forest were destroyed in the 1987 hurricane, including a fine copse of beeches which has never fully recovered. William Cobbett once quoted that the forest “was the ugliest place” but nowadays people wander through it for its beauty, peace and quiet.

Christopher showed us slides of scenes through the seasons and mentioned the A A Milne drawings and stories of Winnie the Pooh and his pals. Many children and their families still visit the famous bridge to play the game of ‘Pooh sticks’! He kept us amused with his sense of humour, quotes and poems for over an hour and will certainly be invited to return to give us further talks as he has numerous interesting subjects to speak about.

Our next talk, by Clive Hamblin and entitled ‘Sussex: A-Z’ is on Wednesday 26th March at the Clinton Centre, Clinton Place, commencing at 7.30pm (Please use the front door opposite Tesco). The fee is £2 for a visitor or £10 to join for the year – there are no extra charges. Refreshments are available and raffles are held on some evenings.

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It must be the effect of our classroom and being able to sit comfortably around a large table with the tea and biccies, but, while the gales rage and the rain hammers down, we’ve been doing a lot of planning. What’s more, it’s not just been a talking shop and these plans have resulted in action.

In no particular order, then, we have created a new website – well, to be more accurate, web wizard Mick Barrett has built it, and all we have to do is the easy bit – provide the material for it. Find it at www.seaford-sussex. co.uk/scg. It is only partially complete but, like a garden in winter, the structure is there enabling you to get a good idea of what it will be like when everything has come up.

On it right now you’ll find a history of the garden, how to be a volunteer, Jan’s Plant of the Month feature and how to contact us. To come, for example, is a gallery of images recording the garden and what we do. So, Mick, our huge thanks for your generosity.

And talking of generosity, another big hug is due to B&Q who donated some terrific shrubs and trees, including several varieties of acer, which can be found in the sales area. Also a huge thank you to the Friends of the Crouch for their generous cheque.

But back to planning, and no sooner had we started talking about creating a garden calendar resource for the classroom than Katie and Plumpton College student, Cameron, had grabbed a square-scale notebook and a tape

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This information will, of course, be available to everyone, volunteers or visitors, giving you one more reason to come on in and visit us in the Crouch Gardens every Wednesday from 9.30am-12.30pm.

And that brings us to Seedy Sunday, attended by Diana and Lynn at Brighton’s appropriately named Corn Exchange. We learnt that this event is under threat due to proposed EU legislation that will license seed production and possibly outlaw small seed producers. Garden Organic and Heritage Seed Library have started a Save Our Seeds Campaign – go to www.gardenorganic.org.uk for more details of how you can help.

In the garden the soil is being warmed under cloches for early beetroot, radish and lettuce, bulbs are doing well and seeds have been sown for peppers. Already the broad beans are growing strongly and we are sowing sweet peas. Potatoes, which the RHS recommended for pots, are being chitted for bags in the hope that this method will perform better than last year. Lastly, best wishes to Jan G, who had an operation recently. We need you back!

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SEAHAVEN ROYAL SOCIETY OF ST GEORGE On Monday 10th February, members of the Seahaven Branch of the Royal Society of St George led by their new President, Laurie Holland and Chairman Bob Peedle MBE, were given a guided tour of the facilities of the Downs 60 Plus Club in Seaford. It was the occasion of a present to the club of a secure box to house the croquet equipment, a new inside notice board and a sign for the club showing its new logo for the outside of the building.

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The guided tour included the art room, the quiet room and the games rooms, where snooker and table tennis were in progress. St George members were greeted by Sheila Barnard, the Chair of the Club, and the Secretary Mavis Fewin. Sheila gave the tour which revealed a very active and friendly club with its great facilities for the more mature.

The club has been in existence since 1966 and now has some two hundred members with activities from 10am to noon and 2 to 4pm weekdays and 10am to noon on Saturdays. New members are welcome to visit any time or go online on www.seaford60plusclub.yolasite.com for more information.

The new Downs 60 Plus sign outside the building (left to right) Andrew Chee from Seaford Age Concern, Bob Peedle MBE, Sheila Barnard, Chair of Downs 60 Plus Club, David Schueler, Maureen Peedle and Laurie Holland from St George.

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SEAFORD CHORAL SOCIETY PUT SOME ZING IN YOUR SPRING! SINGING IS GOOD FOR YOU! Simon Halsey, an eminent, world-renowned choral conductor and director, wrote recently in the Times newspaper that the BEST thing you can do in 2014 is raise your voice and join or rejoin a choir. Singing is good for your health, your well-being and your social life. And it’s cheaper than joining a gym. If you want to sing, just come along and get started. In no time at all, you will be hooked!

If you are fortunate to live within striking distance of London, there is a bewildering choice of choirs to choose from, singing great varieties of music from jazz and pop through to classical. However, in this attractive corner of East Sussex, Seaford Choral Society can offer an experience of singing choral works with committed, loyal members who all enjoy singing together on a regular basis.

Sion Parry, our Music Director, is a youthful and exciting conductor who makes our weekly music-making fun and enjoyable. And like most choirs, we are always ready to welcome new members warmly. No audition is necessary, just come along and join us. If you are new to the area, it will introduce you to a variety of local people from varying backgrounds, but all with one common passion – we love choral singing!

To find out more about our choir, visit our new website on www.seaford-choral-society.com To contact us please email info@seaford-choral-society.com or telephone our Secretary on 01323 482387.

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Seaford man, 85, wins gold in rowing championship At the age of 85, many would think that Weston Towler should be slowing down. But he has no intention of putting his feet up or taking it easy.

Mr Towler, from Seaford, is yet again the proud owner of his third gold medal from the British Indoor Rowing Championships (BIRC), held in Nottingham at the end of 2013. Weston was this year’s eldest, and most dedicated, competitor with his nearest rival aged 79. In fact, he is so dedicated that there were no other entrants in his age bracket. He rowed the 2,000 metres in 09:02.4 minutes.

Mr Towler took up indoor rowing at the Downs Leisure Centre when he retired 24 years ago and trains three times a week. He has now competed in the championships 18 times and won six medals. He has also competed in the world championships in the USA. When asked what he hopes to achieve this year, he said: “I just want to do as well as I possibly can and come away being satisfied with my performance. Rowing is addictive and I definitely have a competitive streak in me. Indoor rowing exercises the whole body and helps the lungs work. It’s a great activity to help to me keep fit. My incentive is to keep pushing myself and to try and retain some of my past performance times.” Weston continued, “The facilities at the leisure centre really are fantastic and the staff are really attentive. I thoroughly enjoy my time there and would encourage everyone, whatever their age, to get and stay physically active.”

Stewart Angell, Health & Fitness Manager for Wave Leisure, said: “Weston is an inspiration to us all and continues to be year after year. We see him here every week without fail, and his dedication to keeping himself active is admired by all our members and staff. I think we all secretly hope that we’ll all still be going as strong as he is when we are in our eighties!”

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Charity Champion undertakes new role Community Transport for the Lewes Area (CTLA) is very pleased to add a ‘Charity Champion’ to its ranks with the appointment of Paula Woolven as Community and Fundraising Manager.

Paula has been recognised recently in a national award scheme for people who dedicate their time to charity and fundraising, and was rewarded for her long-term commitment to community volunteering for organisations which currently include Seaford Musical Theatre Juniors and DaSH Junior Football Club.

Paula said, “I first became aware of CTLA when I made a group booking for my charity theatre class for young people, and was really pleased with their service and the friendly driver they provided. When I looked into their organisation further, I was so impressed with their dedication to providing affordable, accessible transport for people who find it difficult to access normal forms of transport. I didn’t hesitate to apply for the position when it was advertised. I know that I will be working with great volunteers and staff at the CTLA.” Operations Manager, Derek Barnett, said, “We are delighted that Paula has joined us. I am certain that her enthusiasm and experience will be a real asset for us.

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Seaford Musical Theatre supportS Seaford Lifeguards Seaford Musical Theatre, a national finalist in the Epic Awards for Voluntary Art Organisations, is recognised for supporting neighbouring charities, including Seaford Lifeguards who provide first aid services at the theatre, inviting audiences to make donations when they leave.

Peter Gwilliam, Chairman of the voluntary lifeguard service whose aims are to keep Seaford Beach free from danger, was delighted with the generosity shown by the audiences of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ last week, who donated £252.

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Save the Children Seaford – can you help us?

In 2012 Save the Children helped 10 million children.

We have a small but active committee in the Seaford area and we are one of the most successful local fundraising branches in the South East. Over the last four years we have raised over £13,000 with our direct fundraising activities and have also received nearly £70,000 in legacy donations.

We have always tried to keep the costs associated with our fundraising to a bare minimum and as part of this commitment we are now trying to collect the email addresses of the many people who have supported our events over the years. This will enable us to stay in touch with existing and new supporters and let them know what we are doing at zero cost.

We are always looking for new volunteers to help at our events or to just come along and join in. There are loads of different ways you can help, and those that do get in touch are always pleasantly surprised that they can make a real difference without having to commit too much of their time. Every £1 we raise makes a genuine difference to the lives of children here in the UK and around the world. In the autumn of 2013 we were able to make an emergency donation of £500 from raised funds to the DEC appeal following the typhoon in the Philippines.

Some of the different ways our volunteers help include attending or helping at our Spring and Autumn fairs or coming along to one of our evening events such as wine tastings or themed suppers. Last year we had a wonderful summer garden party and we also took part in a local children’s football tournament. You might like to bake a cake, organise a quiz, buy or sell Christmas cards,

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The Inner Wheel Club of Seaford To celebrate the formation of Inner Wheel 90 years ago the “Wheels” charity project was formulated by the Association President, Gill Rowley. Every club in Great Britain and Ireland was invited to provide a wheeled item for the benefit of a charity in their own locality during this very special year.

The 10th January each year is Inner Wheel Day, when all clubs nationally and internationally commemorate the creation of the organisation. Seaford Club decided to support the Wheels project and recognise the date with a coffee morning to raise enough money to buy a bedside locker with wheels on it for St Wilfrid’s Hospice in Eastbourne.

Last week President Jean was invited to the Hospice’s beautiful new premises and was greeted by Tony Lees (past Chairman of the Trustees) and John Summers (Legacies and Tribute Fund Manager). She was totally impressed by the efficient and sensible way in which it is run. Its running costs are 90% met by donation and subscription from the public. Committed volunteers operate in most of the ancillary posts, freeing up health care professionals to look after patients.

Photo: Jean was delighted to present a cheque for the locker to Senior Nurse Pauline Simpson, who accepted it on behalf of the Hospice.

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East Blatchington Lectures The East Blatchington Lectures, such a success last year, starts a new series this month, at St Peter’s Church in Belgrave Road, Seaford. And appropriately, the first will be given by its Rector, the Rev Canon Andrew Mayes.

His will be an illustrated talk about his new book, Beyond the Edge, which is particularly for people who wish to go deeply into a spiritual life.

It will be on Tuesday, March 4th at 2.30pm, and everyone is welcome. Entry is £5, including refreshments, payable on the door, or from Newberry Tully Estate Agents, Church Street, Seaford.

The Lectures are held monthly through until August.

Circumstances have meant the programme as stated in the January issue of Seaford Scene has had to be slightly amended. It is now: April 1

Diana Crook, describing the delightfully malicious diaries of Mrs Dudeney of Lewes, which had to be withheld from publication for 40 years.

May 6 Ann Poulter, who will be talking about the

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Kay Blackburn, giving an illustrated talk about 6the artist Stanley Spencer

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Karen McCreedy, with an illustrated talk entitled: “Reel to Real Heroes – Actors at War”.

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Rotary Club of Seaford Downs 60 Plus Club

On a recent Wednesday afternoon the Rotary Club of Seaford President, Michael Logan, visited the Downs 60 Plus Club at their premises in the grounds of the Downs Leisure Centre. This was to hand over a donation from Rotary to help the 60 Plus Club with requirements for storage facilities, furniture and signage.

Meeting Chairman Sheila Barnard, Michael was given a tour of the Club facilities and met many of the members, as well as seeing the new cupboards and shelves that had been paid for by the £350 donation. The visit was very enjoyable, especially when some of the ladies decided to help President Michael to improve his knitting skills. It would be true to say that there remains room for further improvement!

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People

Sarah Playforth and Hearing dog Eve Cockerpoo (Cocker Spaniel and Miniature Poodle cross) came to lunch with the Rotary Club of Seaford recently. Her talk was very interesting and inspirational.

In 1979 Bruce Fogle, father of Ben, saw a Hearing Dog scheme in the USA, and was impressed. Over the next couple of years a scheme for the UK was devised and launched at Crufts 1982 in conjunction with several businesses, charities and organisations.

In the following year, from the Charity’s south east headquarters, the first hearing dog, Lady, was placed.

In 1999 a second centre was opened in the north of England thanks to a BBC Lifeline appeal.

In 1992 HRH The Princess Royal became Patron of the Charity, and she continues to support the Charity.

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Accredited breeding scheme, from reputable breeders, from members of the public, and a small number from rescue centres. Then the recruits go to puppy socialising with volunteers from about 8 weeks old until around 12 months. Next they begin their training to qualify as a hearing dog, with careful matching between the dog and recipient. After this the human/canine pair spend a week at a training centre where the required sounds are learned, e.g. door knocker/bell, phone etc.

The dogs are trained to show a paw or nudge if there is a noise, and then to guide the recipient to the source. In case of emergency such as a fire, they lie flat which is the danger signal. Hearing Dogs for Deaf People train around 300 dogs per year, and the cost per dog is around £50,000. All money is obtained from the generosity of individuals, groups, companies and other organisations.

Sarah’s dog, Eve, is now approaching retirement – she has some arthritis, so in April she will be replaced. But she will be kept as a pet, a reward for her faithfulness and hard work. More general information from http:// www.hearingdogs.org.uk/about-us/about-hearing-dogsfor-deaf-people

Rotary Club of Seaford Supports Theatre Juniors

Seaford Musical Theatre Juniors (SMTJ) were delighted to welcome President Mike Logan, from the Rotary Club of Seaford to rehearsals for ‘Grease’ – the world’s favourite musical. A cheque for £500 was presented to the Barn Theatre President, Shar Turnbull, to kick start SMTJ’s appeal to equip the orchestra pit with permanent instruments that can be used for productions, fund band rehearsals and to give tuition to young people at minimal or no cost.

Junior Director, Paula Woolven, feels that there has been a serious decline in the number of young people being given the opportunity to learn an instrument at school with ever increasing charges for after school lessons and the average cost of ‘borrowing’ an instrument to practice on being in the region of £150-£250 per year.

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want to remove any hurdles in their way. Music can turn peoples’ lives around and give them confidence and hope, and we can’t thank our friends at the Rotary Club enough for helping make dreams a reality.”

The funding from the Rotary Club will be used to purchase a full drum kit and percussion equipment, and SMTJ are appealing for anyone who would like to sponsor another instrument to contact them at paulawoolven@hotmail.com

My Gambia Diary

Back in November 2013 we featured Catherine Sage’s plans to go with a group to Gambia. The trip was arranged by Sussex Central YMCA with the goal of teaching young people skills for maintaining high standards of behaviour, personal development and direction in their education.

Cathy has now returned from an epic adventure and honoured us at the Rotary Club of Seaford by giving a presentation at one of our regular lunch meetings. The quality of that presentation, created entirely by herself, was excellent both in its content as well as its professionalism. She has generously allowed us access to her diary of her experiences, and below is a small part of that document.

Friday 20th of December: The weather was very sunny in the morning so we sunbathed by the pool and caught our last rays of sun before flying back to England. The flight back was all on time and we landed in Gatwick at 11pm – home at midnight. This whole experience has taught me a lot about different cultures and I have also learnt a lot about myself. Even in preparations before going to Gambia, I was able to organise a coffee morning, which gave me a good feeling as I raised money and so many people helped me. When at the coffee morning, a man mentioned the Rotary Club and how they might be interested in helping me also, so I was really pleased to have such a positive response. The money raised from the coffee morning, cake sale, pub quiz and the Rotary Club covered my travel to

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the Gambia which I was really happy about. The Rotary Club wrote an article on me that was published in the Seaford Gazette, Sussex Express and Seaford Scene.

This may have led Anne Bickmore (my swimming teacher) to recognise me and contact me with the news that her charity may be able to donate clothes for us to bring to Gambia. This also gave me a feeling of community as everyone is willing to help each other out within our community, which can go on to help people across the world!

When in Gambia I was learning each day. The children were so happy when we gave them simple objects like pencils and balloons, which may not seem like a lot to us. Every day we would see children smiling, laughing and waving.

When speaking with the Gambian adults, a recurring theme was about how in Gambia everybody gets along. The Muslims and the Christians live together in harmony. They celebrate each others’ festivals and happily marry into other religions and they see no need for war. The Gambians also seem to have respect for their president. The country is developing and changing all of the time and I would be very interested to visit again. I aim to travel more in the future and look into volunteering again. I hope this experience will be one of many!

To see Catherine’s diary in full, go to http://www. seafordrotary.org.uk/Cathy%20Sage%20GAMBIA%20 DIARY.pdf Photos: President Mike being helped with knitting; Sarah Playford with Eve, the Cockerpoo; Seaford Musical Theatre Junior’s Devon Novis as Doody with President Michael Logan; Catherine Sage.

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A Good Read My Autobiography

by Alex Ferguson

Everyone knows who Alex Ferguson is – controversial, yes, but without doubt the most successful football manager of modern times. On its release, this became one of the fastest selling football books of all time, with fans queuing at midnight to get their hands on a copy. Headlines were made by Ferguson’s pronouncements on the quality of his own players and those who starred for other teams. Shortly afterwards, the book hit the headlines when readers discovered a number of factual errors in the text.

Bearing all of that in mind, should you buy a copy?

If you are a Manchester United fan, then the answer is that you probably have one already. If not, what will you get? The book mainly focuses on Ferguson’s last seasons in charge at Old Trafford, and his final year in particular,

with some detailed rundowns of key games. In between, there are chapters devoted to memorable friends and adversaries – notably Roy Keane, David Beckham, Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho.

Ferguson tells a good story, and as you might expect, he has a huge stock of anecdotes about his time in charge. He also shows an encyclopaedic knowledge of the game and offers a real insight into the scouting and signing process at a Premier League club. However, if you have read any of the articles published at the time the book was released, chances are that you have heard the best tales already, and certainly the best lines. The chapter on Keane is a prime example – the argument in the changing room is undoubtedly dramatic, but comes as no real surprise. The now legendary boot-kicking incident with Beckham is equally familiar, and offers no great insight.

I bought this hoping to learn something new about what makes Ferguson tick and how he achieved his phenomenal success. I finished it rather disappointed, feeling that I hadn’t found out a great deal – other than the general message that if Fergie is not always right, then he is 99% of the time. For the fans, a must. For the general reader, maybe not.

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ROYAL SOCIETY OF ST GEORGE HOLDS ITS AGM This year’s annual general meeting of the Seahaven Branch of The Royal Society of St George was held at the Green Man, Ringmer, on Monday 10th February.

The major event of the evening was the election of a new President which was necessary following the death of its first President, the late Don Mabey MBE. Laurie Holland was unanimously elected for the post. Laurie was the first Mayor of Seaford and is now, amongst his many charitable commitments and offices an Honorary Freeman of the town of Seaford.

Maeve Mabey, who organises the fund-raising at the branch events, presented her late husband’s Jewel of Office to the Branch, which Chairman Bob Peedle MBE then placed around the neck of the new President. The new post of Vice President was created at the meeting and its first elected incumbent is Steve Saunders from Newhaven. New committee members were Jan White, Frank Holland, Liz Holland and Linda Wallraven.

The Chairman outlined the year’s activities, especially the church service and formal dinner in Alfriston to celebrate St George’s Day, 23rd April. Other events will include HM The Queen’s official birthday, the Battle of Britain and Trafalgar Night as well as the usual lunches.

The committee was charged with liaising with other local organisations and councils and helping with any of this year’s commemorations of the start of the First World War. On display were pictures of HM The Queen, Patron of The Royal Society of St George, and HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. These had been given to the branch by member Colonel Keith Barker.

When the AGM was over, members were treated to a splendid buffet provided by the Green Man. When the night’s raffle was drawn another £100 had been added to the funds. The branch’s surplus funds are used to buy gifts for local worthwhile organisations and charities.

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Tel: 01323, 492219 Newhaven & District Lifeboat Society The Lifeboat House, Riverside, West Quay, Newhaven 8pm. Sea Shanties and entertainment from Hard Pressed. Tickets £5. Bookings and enquiries tel: 01273 517488, email: rnlinewhaven.society@ hotmail.co.uk Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane, Seaford 8pm. St David’s Day quiz.

Tel: 01323 890087 The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Mia Browne.

Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Saturday 1st - Thursday 13th ‘Shared Encounters’ - Dawn & David Stacey Hop Gallery, Fisher St, Lewes 10.30am-5pm (Tues-Sat), 12 noon-4pm (Sun), closed Mon. Paintings and photographs

depiciting Lewes Railway Lands.

Tel: 01273 487744. www.hopgallery.com Tuesday 4th Seaford Head Probus Club Seaford Golf Club, Blatchington Monthly meeting and lunch for members and guests.

Tel: 01323 896373 East Blatchington Lectures St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Rd 2.30pm. Illustrated talk about artist Stanley Spencer, by Kay Blackburn. Tickets £5 incl. refeshments, available from Newberry Tully Estate Agents, Church Street or tel: 01323 891910 Wednesday 5th The Wednesday Group Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd 7.30pm. Chris Downton, Children With Cancer Fund.

Tel: 01323 871292 The Hampden Arms South Heighton Quiz Night. Tel: 01273 514529 or 07873 751166 Thursday 6th Seaford Inner Light Club St Peter’s Hall, Belgrave Road 2pm. Entertainment, tea & raffle.

Tel: 01323 899592 Seaford Bonfire Society Open Committee Meeting The White Lion Hotel, Claremont Road 7pm. A chance to join and meet the committee. www.seafordbonfire.co.uk Family Roots, Eastbourne & District Family History Society Ocklynge School,Victoria Drive, Eastbourne 7pm for 7.30pm. ‘The Working Life of a Railway Navvy’ by Chris and Judy Rouse. Visitors £1.50 inc. refreshments, new members welcome. Helen Warren tel: 01323 731792 www.eastbournefhs.org.uk Friday 7th Women’s World Day of Prayer St Andrew’s Church, Bishopstone 2pm & 7pm. Interdenominational service written by Coptic Christian women from Egypt.

Men and women welcome. Light refreshments.

Seaford Hard of Hearing Club St James’ Clubhouse, 11 Blatchington Road 2pm. Monthly meeting.

Tel: 01323 895216 Barn Dance Seaford Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane 7.30pm-11pm. Live band Ded Effnik. In aid of Leo House at Home. Tickets £8 including ploughman’s, from Newberry Tully Estate Agents, 53 Church Street or tel: 01323 513015 Seaford Folk Club The Royal British Legion, Claremont Road 8pm. Singers and Musicians Night. Share your music and songs or just listen.

Tel: 01323 899405 www.seafordfolkclub.com The Hampden Arms South Heighton Jam Night/Open Mic Tel: 01273 514529 or 07873 751166 Saturday 8th Bonnets & Bootees Nearly New Baby & Children Sale Civic Centre, Telscombe 10am-12noon. Sellers and buyers welcome. www.bonnetsandbootees.com Fairtrade Market Clinton Centre, Clinton Place 10am-12.30pm. Annual market, including wood carvings, silk scarves and ladies clothes.

Admission 50p, including Fairtrade nibbles. Tea/coffee available for a small charge.

Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane, Seaford 8pm. Bucklers Reel Tel: 01323 890087 Sunday 9th Teddy Treats Meeting English Wine Centre, Alfriston 12 - 4pm. Everyone welcome to help with future fundraising, networking and to share ideas.

Tuesday 11th Probus Club of Seaford Seven Sisters Hotel, Alfriston Rd 12 noon for 12.30pm lunch.

Monthly meeting with 3-course meal and speaker. Tel: 01323 894939 or 01323 897546 Seaford Natural History Society St Luke’s Church Centre, Walmer Road 2.15pm. Seaford Head Nature Reserve Management Plan, Andy Phillips. Tel: 01323 491964. www.seafordnaturalhistory.org.uk Seaford Lecture & Literary Club St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane, off Church Street 7.30pm-8.30pm. ‘Lesnes Abbey’, Roger McKenna. Tel: 01323 899932 or 01323 893270.

The GuestHouse Storytellers Hillcrest Centre, Newhaven 7.30pm. ‘Fairytales from Far and Wide’. Share your favourite fairytale from anywhere in the world, or just sit back and listen.

To book a 10-minute slot email John: jalden3288@aol.com.

Tickets £4/£3 on the door. www.hillcrestcentre.co.uk/ activities/storytelling.html

Seaford Twinning Association Royal Oak, Barcombe 11am-3pm. Skittles and hot buffet lunch. Prospective members welcome. £12. Book with Liz before 4th March on 01323 896315.

Wednesday 12th Seaford Women’s Institute Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd 2pm - 4pm. Members and guests. Speaker Ruth Narracott ‘Assistance Dogs and Training’.

Stall – Paper Chase. www.esfwi.org.uk/seaford.html

Lunchtime Concert St Leonard’s Church, Seaford 1pm. Chris Christodoulou (bouzouki) and Anne Marshall (piano). Free event selfsupported by donations. www. seafordparish.org.uk

Seaford & District Stamp Club Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd 7.30pm. AGM and club competitions. All stamp collectors welcome.

Tel: 01323 890699. www.seafordstampclub.co.uk

The Royal British Legion Club Continued over....

Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Free juke box and pool.

Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk

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Thursday 13th Seahaven RAFA Lunch Venue to be confirmed 12pm for 12.30pm. Two-course lunch at either the Royal British Legion or the White Lion. Please book one week in advance by phoning 01323 898907

Save the Children St Patrick’s Night Supper St Peter’s Church, Seaford 7pm. An evening of Irish food and entertainment.

Bring your own alcohol.

Tickets £12.50 from info@ savethechildrenseaford.org.uk

Tuesday 18th Seaford Lecture & Literary Club St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane, off Church Street 7.30pm-8.30pm. ‘Hadrian’s Wall’, Graham Alban.

Tel: 01323 899932 or 01323 893270.

Friday 14th Seaford German Conversation Group White Lion, 74 Claremont Rd 7pm-10pm. £1 donation, raffle, meals available. New members welcome. Tel: 01323 896315

Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane, Seaford 8pm. Chris Foster.

Tel: 01323 890087

Wednesday 19th The National Trust Seaford Association (NTSA) Cross Way, Steyne Road 2.30pm. ‘Bishopstone Tidemills locality near Newhaven’, talk by Monty Larkin. www.seafordsussex.co.uk/nt

Archway Choir Concert St Leonard’s Church, Church St 7.30pm. Tickets £6, from Seaford News, Broad Street.

Refreshments available. Tel: 01323 873602

The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Full House.

Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk

Saturday 15th - Thursday 27th ‘A Glimpse of Life’ - Neville Symonds Hop Gallery, Fisher St, Lewes Seaford Community Cinema 2pm-4pm (Sat 15th), 10.30amThe Barn Theatre, 4pm (Tues-Sat), 12 noon-4pm Saxon Lane (Sun), closed Mon. Preview 7.30pm. ‘Blue Jasmine’, Cert. 12A. and meet the artist Sat 15th Tickets £6/£5 Advance booking only. Sketches capturing the from Seaford Tourist Information atmosphere and people of the or www.seafordcinema.org unique Cliffe area of Lewes. Tel: 01273 487744. www.hopgallery.

Seaford Folk Club com The Royal British Legion, Claremont Road Sunday 16th 8pm. Mike Nicholson. Songs to Friends of Tide Mills Meeting warm your insides.

Tide Mills Tel: 01323 899405 10am - 12pm. Meet at beach www.seafordfolkclub.com end of the old village road.

Help us to care for this special The Hampden Arms place. Email Jim Skinner at: brian.

South Heighton skinner2@btinternet.com Fab Friday.

Tel: 01273 514529 or Age Concern Sunday Lunch 07873 751166 The Downs 60 Plus Club, Sutton Corner Friday 14th - Sunday 16th 12.45pm, Sherry, roast lunch, Alfriston Primary School Big dessert, coffee/mints and Art Event The Coach House raffle with relaxed and friendly Gallery, Alfriston atmosphere. £5.50. To book Fri & Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun 11am tel: 01323 899434 - 5pm. Art by children aged 4 - 11 produced during a series The Joyce Campbell Sunday of workshops with local artists.

Lunch Club visit www.facebook.com/ St Peter’s Church Hall, thecoachhousegallery or tel: Belgrave Road 07973 349724 1pm. Sunday roast and gettogether for Seaford senior Saturday 15th citizens. £5. Transport can be Newhaven & District Lifeboat arranged. To book and further Society details tel: 01323 892327 The Lifeboat House, Riverside, West Quay, Newhaven Full Moon Gong Ceremony 10am - 12 noon. Coffee Gong Gardens, Sutton Road morning. Come and enjoy 6.30pm for 7pm start. Voluntary friendly chatter with the £10 contribution or exchange. fundraising team. Refreshments Free Gong session and CD for available for a donation. Email: pregnant ladies. For more rnlinewhaven.society@hotmail. information tel: 01323 890101 co.uk

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The Wednesday Group Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd 7.30pm. Rosemary Chapman.

Tel: 01323 871292 Thursday 20th Lewes & District Enterprise Expo (LDEX) Lewes Town Hall, High Street 10am-4pm. Free one-day interactive B2B event for local businesses, social enterprises and organisations across the district.

Stands, talks, seminars and local café Laportes. Tel: 01273 473311, www.lewesenterprise. co.uk Seaford Afternoon Flower Club St Luke’s Church Hall,Walmer Rd 2.15pm. AGM and awards presentation, followed by ‘Fuchsias’ by Gina Bowman.

Tel: Christina Bacon on 01323 873162 Seaford & Bishopstone Neighbourhood Watch Association St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane, off Church Street 7.30pm. AGM. Open to all existing and potential Members, Deliverers and Coordinators.

Light refreshments. Tel Mark Brown, Chairman: 01323 893861 Sussex Wildlife Trust Seaford and Eastbourne Area Group Victoria Baptist Church, Eldon Road, Eastbourne 7.30pm. Illustrated talk ‘The Natural Wonders & Wildlife of Iceland’ by Ralph and Brenda Todd, wildlife lecturers and photographers. Members £2, visitors £3.

Tel: 01323 506540 or 07704 839573 www.sussexwildlifetrust. org.uk/eastbourne.

Friday 21st Seaford Museum Seaford Little Theatre, Steyne Road 6.30pm. AGM for members only, followed by a talk by Kay Turvey.

Tel: 01323 898222 www.seafordmuseum.co.uk Seaford Music Society Cross Way, Steyne Road 7.45pm. Alexandra Silocea. Piano works by Beethoven, Schubert and Liszt. Tickets £12, available on the door. Tel: 01323 895812 www.seafordmusicsociety.com Seaford Folk Club The Royal British Legion, Claremont Road 8pm. Matt Quinn. Traditional songs with a variety of instruments. Tel: 01323 899405 www.seafordfolkclub.com The Hampden Arms South Heighton Fab Friday.

Tel: 01273 514529 or 07873 751166 Saturday 22nd Newhaven and Seaford Sailing Club Seaford Clubhouse 10am. Safety boat practical refresher day.

7pm. Commissioning supper. www.nssc.org.uk Society of Recorder Players Playing Day St James’ Clubhouse, Blatchington Road 10am-5pm. Play a wide range of music under visiting conductor Pam Smith. £12 members, £14 non-members. Coffee from 10am, bring lunch or order in fish and chips. Cheques payable to South Downs SRP to Brenda Hankin, The Coach House, 59A Walsingham Road, Hove, BN3 4FE. Info from Maggie Jakeman 01323 895552. www.srp.org.uk/ sdowns Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane, Seaford 8pm. Sport Relief quiz.

Tel: 01323 890087 The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Dynamite Disco.

Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Sunday 23rd Table Top and Crafts Sale Downs Leisure Centre, Seaford 9am-12 noon. Tel: 01323 490011

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Newhaven and Seaford Sailing Club Races On the sea by Marine Parade, Seaford 11am. Commissioning race for the Commodores Cup. www.nssc.org.uk Tuesday 25th Seaford Lecture & Literary Club St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane, off Church Street 7.30pm-8.30pm. AGM. Tel: 01323 899932 or 01323 893270.

Friday 28th Seaford Community Cinema The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7.30pm. ‘Carancho’, Cert. 15.

Tickets £6/£5. Advance booking from Seaford Tourist Information or www.seafordcinema.org Seaford Folk Club The Royal British Legion, Claremont Road 8pm. Singers and Musicians Night. Share your music and songs or just listen.

Tel: 01323 899405 www.seafordfolkclub.com The Hampden Arms South Heighton Fish Brothers Band.

Tel: 01273 514529 or 07873 751166

Saturday 29th Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane, Seaford 8pm. Crystal Clear.

Tel: 01323 890087 The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Pool competition Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Saturday 29th March Wednesday 16th April ‘Four at the Hop’ – David Armitage, Linda Partrick, Samuel Paradela, Chris Slack Hop Gallery, Fisher St, Lewes 6.30pm-8.30pm (Sat 29th), 10.30am-5pm (Tues-Sat), 12 noon-4pm (Sun), closed Mon. Preview and meet the artists Sat 29th only. Rich and varied work by four Sussex artists. Tel: 01273 487744. www.hopgallery.com Sunday 30th Newhaven and Seaford Sailing Club Races On the sea by Marine Parade, Seaford 11am. AM series 1 and 2. www.nssc.org.uk

Seaford Museum Martello Tower, Esplanade 11am - 4pm. ‘Seaford Line 150’. Opening of exhibition celebrating 150 years of the railway coming to Seaford. Tel: 01323 898222 www.seafordmuseum.co.uk New Moon Gong Ceremony Gong Gardens, Sutton Road 6.30pm for 7pm start. Voluntary £10 contribution or exchange.

Free Gong session and CD for pregnant ladies. For more information tel: 01323 890101

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Saturday 12th April Seaford Martello WI Spring Fayre St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane, off Church Street 10am - 12noon. Easter eggs, craft items, homemade cakes, savouries, jams and chutneys, bric-a-brac, books and games.

50p. All welcome to enjoy a tea/coffee, biscuit and chat in a warm, friendly atmosphere.

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Thursday 27th Seaford and District Horticultural Society St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane, off Church Street 7pm. Members’ social evening.

Guest speaker Peter Lovett on ‘The Natural Year in Focus’. www.seafordhorti.com

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WHAT’S ON WEEKLY ARTS & CRAFTS

Artists Group The Palm Tree, 12 Sutton Park Road (next to Nationwide) Weds & Thurs: 10am - 4pm.

Local artists - come meet, share and display your works. www.facebook.com/ thepalmtreeseaford

clubs & organisations Air Cadets 1218 Sqn. Air Training Corps Transit Road, Newhaven Mon & Thurs: 7 - 9.30pm.

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

Chinese Painting Group Hellingly Village Hall off A22 Weds: 1 - 4pm. Professional Chinese tutor. Materials available.

Beginners and new members welcome. For more details contact: 07986 800730

Civil Service Pensioners Alliance Seaford Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane 1st Tues of month: 10am.

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

Eastbourne Moviemakers Club St Luke’s Parish Rooms, Stone Cross, Pevensey 1st & 3rd Weds: 7.45 - 9.45pm.

Members show videos, advice available, speakers on videorelated topics. Contact Julia Galvin 01323 507712

Clinton Centre Café Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Tues: 10.30am - 12pm. Coffee/ tea and biscuit, 80p. Coffee/tea with toast and butter or mini cake £1. Tel: 01323 873262

Knit & Craft Chyngton Methodist Church Hall, Millberg Road, Seaford Thurs: 2pm - 4pm. All welcome, come and learn new skills making articles for charities. Tel: Viola on 01323 890271 Knit & Natter The Little Theatre, Steyne Road Weds: 10am - 12 noon. For all Seaford hand knitters, beginners to experts. Tel: Eileen on 01323 491638 Lyn on 01323 893412

Coffee Morning & Bring & Buy St Luke’s Church Hall, Walmer Rd Weds: 10am - 12 noon Coffee Pot Chyngton Methodist Church Hall Thurs: 10 - 11.30am. Assorted items on sale. Disabled access.

Friendly atmosphere. Tel: 01323 891534 Cuckmere Valley Transition Group George Inn, Alfriston 1st Thurs of month: 7pm Energy Group meeting.

Tel: 01323 870409. email: cuckmeretransition@gmail.com www. cuckmerevalleytransition. org.uk

Little Acorn Machine Knitting Club Baptist Church, Belgrave Rd 2nd Fri of month: 2 - 4pm. Tel: Helen Doran on 01323 872218 Downs 60 Plus Club or email: hdoran@talktalk.net Sutton Corner, Seaford (Old Newhaven Art Club Flint Building, grounds of Peacehaven Evangelical Church Downs Leisure Centre) Mon: 2pm. Members meet to Mon - Fri: 10-12 noon art class paint and draw together with Mon: 2-4pm - art class, whist/ discussions, demonstrations, life- Phase 10. Tues: 2-4pm ladies’ drawing and sketching outdoors. social, rummy kub. Weds: Annual subs. £25. Why not 10.30-11.30am choir. 12.30pm come along and see how you lunch club. 2-4pm bridge, get on? chat & hobby. Thurs: 10-12 www.newhavenartclub.org.uk noon Scrabble. First 2 sessions free, £50 annual membership, Seaford Art Club unlimited weekly sessions (excl.

Downs Leisure Centre lunch). Come along or tel: 01323 Fri: 2 - 4pm. A friendly, active group of enthusiastic, competent 896422 on Tues 10am-12 noon. artists. Demonstrations, practical Encompass sessions, gallery visits and other St Luke’s Church, Walmer Rd trips. Tel Anne: 01323 491008 3rd Mon of the month: http://seafordartclub.weebly.com 2 - 4pm. A variety of speakers, tea, sandwiches and cake. All Seaford Photographic Society Chyngton Methodist Church Hall welcome. Tel: 01323 891749 or Fri: 7.45pm. September to June. 894608 or 872281. www.seafordphotosoc.co.uk

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Tues: 3.30pm - 5.30pm. Juniors Youth Club (Year 8 & 9), £1.

Weds: 3.30 - 6pm. After School Club (Year 6 & 7), £1.

Thurs: 3.30pm - 5.30pm.

T.O.A.S.T. Girls Only Group, £1.

6.30pm - 8.30pm. Seniors Youth Club (Year 9+), £1.

Growing Old Disgracefully Group For more details contact Roger The Archway & various venues Daw on 01323 892531z0 2nd Fri of month: 2 - 4pm.

Midland Bank/HSBC Retirees Monthly meeting including, talks, Group discussions and outings. For Lansdowne Hotel, Eastbourne more details tel: 01323 490154 Last Thurs of month: 10.30am - 12 noon. Calling all retired HIVE Youth Club members. Coffee, tea and Seaford Baptist Church, biscuits with friendly people.Tel Belgrave Road Mrs Doreen Woodward-Davies Fri: 7.15 - 8.45pm. (School 01323 898907 year 7 - sixth form). Games, activities, workshops, pool, table Mitchell House Monday Tea Club football, table tennis, Xbox, 43 Lexden Drive Playstation, instruments, social Mon: 3 - 4.30pm. Tea, chat and events and trips out, advice, a game or two. 50p and extra encouragement & guidance. charge to play games (for prize Annual membership £5 (excl. funding). Tel: 01323 891804 social events and trips). Term time National Trust Seaford only. Tel: 01323 896009 www.

Association (NTSA) seafordbaptistchurch.org.uk Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd Kids Aloud 3rd Wed of month (Oct Kingswell, 115-117 Vale Road Mar): 2.30pm. Illustrated talks (Community Church Hall) on a wide range of subjects, Fri: 3.45pm - 5.30pm. Free plus outings. New members after-school activities for children welcome. Annual fee £7. aged 4-12. All welcome for Tel: 01323 896399 games, art and stories. Tel: Tina www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/nt 01323 492833. www.kings-well.

Newhaven & Seaford Sea org.uk/kids_aloud.htm Cadets Lipreading Classes The Old Church, Chapel Street, St James’ Trust Clubhouse, Newhaven Blatchington Rd Mon & Fri: 7pm - 9pm (seniors) Tues mornings: Tel Jennie Fri: 7pm - 9pm (juniors) Gurdin on 01273 585339 Newhaven, Peacehaven & L: IVE Youth Club Seaford Lions Club Seaford Baptist Church, White Lion Hotel, Claremont Rd Belgrave Road 4th Thurs of month: 8pm Fri: 6 - 7pm. (School year meeting. www.npslions.co.uk 3 - 6). Games and activities inc.

The Palm Tree pool, table football, table tennis, 12 Sutton Park Road games consoles, craft zones, (next to Nationwide) and a tuck shop. Admission Tues: 10.30am - 12.30pm. £1 inc 50p worth of tuck.

Internationals coffee morning.

First week free. Term time www.facebook.com/ only. Tel: 01323 896009 www. thepalmtreeseaford seafordbaptistchurch.org.uk Friendly Hour Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd Tues twice monthly: 2.30 - 3.30pm. Talks on a variety of subjects. Transport can be arranged. Tel: Rita Evans on 01323 896877 or email: ritaevans@hotmail.com

Meet and Greet Civic Centre, 360 South Coast Road, Telscombe Cliffs Last Saturday of the month 10.30am - 12 noon. Meet and greet group for dementia patients and their carers. Come and join our friendly group for a chat and refreshments. For more details tel 01323 898813

Parish Tea Party St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Rd 3rd Mon of month: 3pm. Tel: 01323 895552

Mercread Youth Centre Mercread Road, Seaford Mon: 6pm - 7pm. Seaford Youth Forum

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

Probus Club of Seaford Seven Sisters Hotel, Alfriston Rd 2nd Tues of month: 12pm for 12.30pm lunch. Monthly meeting with 3-course meal and speaker.

Tel: 01323 894939 or 897546

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Royal Antidiluvian Order of Buffaloes. The Royal British Legion, Claremont Road Sun: 3pm. Weekly meetings Tel: 01323 325121 l.dmurray@yahoo.co.uk

Seaford Lecture & Literary Club St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane, off Church Street Tues: 7.30 - 8.30pm. Illustrated lectures by well-known speakers on a wide range of subjects.

The Royal Society of St George From Oct to March. Tel: 01323 899932 or 893270.

Monthly events. England’s leading patriotic society. Contact Seaford Martello Rotary Club Chairman 01323 899985 or Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road email: 514928@talktalk.net.

Mon: 7.15pm for 7.45pm.

Tel: 01323 891009 or St John Ambulance Headquarters, Little Place Lane seafordmartellorotary@gmail.com Cadets Mon: 6.30 - 8.30pm.

(10 to 17 yrs) Adults Tues: 7.30 - 9pm Badgers Tues: 5.45 - 7.15 (6 to 10 yrs) currently not running. Tel: 07817 604279

Seaford Quakers Seaford Little Theatre, Steyne Rd Sun: 10.30 - 11.30am. Meeting for worship followed by refreshments. All welcome. Tel Seaford Afternoon Flower Club Joyce Bowley on 01323 892413 St Luke’s Church Hall,Walmer Rd Seaford Stroke & Caring Club 3rd Thurs of month: 2.30pm.

St James’ Trust Clubhouse, Talks, demos, outings, etc. Past Blatchington Rd and new members welcome.

Mon: 2 - 4pm. Slides, music, Visitors £4.50 inc. refreshments. quizzes, bingo, tea and Tel Tina: 01323 873162 homemade cakes. Some transport available. Tel: Joyce Seaford Bonfire Society White Lion Hotel, Claremont Rd Woodgate: 01323 894547 First Thurs of month: 7pm.

Membership and open committee meeting. www.seafordbonfire.co.uk

Seaford Branch ESDA Various locations First Fri of the month: Lunch/afternoon tea to catch up with friends and make new ones.All welcome. Contact Jane on 01323 514531 or email: marianne.colliard@esda.org.uk Seaford Bridge Club Downs Leisure Centre Tues:1.30 - 5pm. Duplicate bridge in a friendly atmosphere for intermediates and above.

Fri: 6.30 - 10pm. Duplicate bridge for intermediate and above. Tel: 01323 893022 Email:lesliefowle@tiscali.co.uk Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane Mon: Cribbage & Line Dancing.

Tues: 9.30am Slimming World.

3rd Weds: Klondyke Whist.

Thurs: Tea Dance/Dance Classes.

Fri & Sun: 8.15pm Bingo.

Tel: 01323 890087 Seaford Evening Flower Club St Luke’s Church, Walmer Rd 1st Thurs of month: 7 for 7.30pm demo. Affil. to NAFAS. New members welcome.

Visitors £4.50 inc. refreshments.

Tel Marian on 01273 515544

Seahaven St John Ambulance Coffee Morning Headquarters, Little Place Lane 1st and 3rd Sats 10am - 12noon

Seahaven (Afternoon) Trefoil Guild Afternoon Meeting St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane, off Church Street 1st Tues of month: 2.30 4.30pm. Tel: 01323 897959 Seahaven (Evening) Trefoil Guild Evening Meeting Downs Leisure Centre Over 60s Club 3rd Thurs of month: 7.30pm.

Tel: 01323 893250 Southdown Bridge Club 60+ Club, Downs Leisure Cnt Weds: 6.30 - 9.45pm. Friendly duplicate bridge for any age.

Tel: 01323 892171/896236 The Submariners Association (Sussex Branch) Royal British Legion Club, Claremont Road 1st Fri of month: 7.45pm.

For all ex and serving submariners. Tel: Harry Summerton 01323 734132

Sussex Army Cadet Force No. 2 Platoon (Seaford) Mercread Youth Centre, Mercread Road Mon & Weds: 7.30 - 9.30pm.

For ages 12 (school year 8) to 18 yrs. For further information Seaford Head Probus Club Seaford Golf Club, Blatchington email kevin.falconer@serfca.org or tel: 01273 552222 1st Tues of month: Monthly lunch for members and guests.

Tel: 01323 896373

SussexRoamAbility Last Sun of month: Club for disabled people who like to explore the countryside.

Tel. 01323 892647 email: sheilamatthews99@aol.com, www.sussexroamability.co.uk Whist Drive St Thomas More Roman Catholic Church Hall, Sutton Rd Thurs: 1.45pm. £2 inc. tea and biscuits. Tel: 01323 896412

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East Dean Farmers’ Market East Dean Village Hall Weds: 10am - 12.30pm.

01323 423481

Inner Wheel Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road 2nd Tues of month: 7.30pm.

Members only.

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

Tel: 01273 583484, email: coraandken@sky.com Seaford Sweethearts WI Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd 4th Tues of month: 8pm. New members welcome. www. seafordwi.co.uk Seaford Women’s Institute Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd Mon: 10am - 12 noon: Art 2pm - 4pm: Play reading (fortnightly, check with organiser). Wed: 2 - 4pm Craft, chat, Scrabble (1st Wednesday in the month only). Tel 01323 890506

Made My Monday Market Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Mon: 10am - 2pm. New local arts, crafts & produce market with café serving lunches and treats. www. facebook.com/mmm.market, mademymonday@gmail.com. Tel: Seahaven Lioness Club The Old Plough, Church St, 07727 878305 07791 333951 Seaford, Function Room Newhaven Country Market 2nd Tues of month: 7.30pm.

Hillcrest Centre, Newhaven Monthly meeting. Tel: 0845 Thursdays: 9.45am - 1pm.

8332796 www.npslions.co.uk Homemade produce, free-range eggs, fresh fish, plants, crafts, café.

Newhaven Street Markets Newhaven High Street Thurs & Sats: 9am - 2pm. Fresh produce, bread & pastries, fish & seafood, street food, clothes, arts & crafts, household goods, fishing tackle, handmade jewellery etc. For market stall hire tel 01273 517544 or email: newhavenmarket@outlook.com Quiz Night The Hampden Arms, South Heighton Weds: 8pm. Tel: 07873 751166 or 01273 514529 Seaford Community Garden Crouch Gardens next to the Peace Garden Weds: 9.30am - 12.30pm. All are welcome to visit, volunteer or just enjoy the garden.

Seaford Police Neighbourhood Policing Team Meet & Greet Downs Leisure Centre Thurs: 3.30pm Meet your local Police Community Support Officers. www.sussex.police.uk

music & drama

The Archway Blatchington Rd Tel 01323 897590 www.thearchway-seaford.co.uk Gospelish Choir Mon: 8pm - 9.30pm. Gospel & soul-inspired music. £7 a session.

Contemporary Choir Weds: 12.30pm at Archway, 8pm at The Trek. Everything from Ellington to Supertramp. £7 per 1.5hr session.

Bishopstone Chorale 10a Hurdis Rd, Bishopstone Sat: 10.30-12.30pm. Small friendly group (est 17 yrs) sing madrigals to songs from musicals.

Tenors & basses needed. Tel: 490886.

Chyngton Youth Academy of Arts and Drama St James’ Trust Clubhouse, Blatchington Rd Thurs: 4pm. Ages 5-12 Fri: 5.30pm. Ages 12-18.

For drama classes contact Ellen on 07791 081935

Haven Harmonies Hillcrest Centre, Hillcrest Road, Newhaven Ladies’ clubs Mon: 7 - 9pm. Contemporary Blatchington Hill repertoire accompanied on Townswomen’s Guild guitar. No need to read music.

Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Led by Stella Clifford. £5 per 2nd Tues of month: 7.30pm.

New members always welcome. session. 01273 567660 or 07967 438772 stellaathome@ Tel: 01323 899845 or email talktalk.net blatchingtonhilltg@gmail.com

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Just Voices ‘a cappella’ harmony Seaford Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane Mon: 2 - 3.30pm. All welcome no need to read music.

Tel: 07788 166173, email: monmaloney@googlemail.com Seaford Choral Society Cradle Hill School, Lexden Rd Mon: 7.15 - 9.15pm. Weekly rehearsals. Tel: 01323 482387, email: info@seaford-choralsociety.com www.seaford-choral-society.com Seaford Handbell Ringers St James’ Trust Clubhouse, Blatchington Rd Weds: 10am - 12.30pm or 2 4pm. New members welcome.

Tel Joe on 01323 893878

U3A Recorder Group St James’ Trust Clubhouse, Blatchington Weds: 2 - 4pm. Contact Maggie Jakeman on 01323 895552

Seaford Head School, Steyne Rd Weds: 8 - 10pm. Rehearsals.

New members welcome.

Tel: 01323 892424 or 07740 646386 visit www. seafordsilverband.co.uk

Ballet, Tap and Modern Bond School of Dance, St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Road Weds, Fri & Sat: from 3 years.

Free trial class. Tel: 01323 492795 or 07703 485348 www.nikki-b-danceschool.co.uk

Baby & Pre-School

Baby Sensory Development Class The Clinton Centre, Clinton Pl Thurs: Classes for babies 0-13months at 10am and 11.30.

Contact us for a free session on 07793 732103 Parent and Toddler Group St Peter’s Church Chapel Rms Tues: 9 - 11am. Open to all

Who Let the Dads Out? Seaford Baptist Church, Seaford Little Theatre Belgrave Road Workshop & Social Evening 2nd Sat of month: 9.30am Steyne Road 11.30am. Parents and toddlers Weds: 7.30 - 10pm (except group for fathers, grandfathers or during productions). Set building, male carers and their pre-school props and backstage activities. children Tel 01323 351882 sport & dance Seaford Musical Theatre The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane Aerobics Shakespeare Hall, Newhaven Tues & Thurs: 7.30pm.

Tues: 6.30pm - 7.30pm.

Rehearsals - new members Tel: 07786 425758 welcome. Tel: 01323 492240 www.louisecavefitness.co.uk Seaford Musical Theatre Juniors The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane Alfriston Badminton Club Pleasant Rise, Alfriston Weds: 6 - 8pm. Performance based learning for young people. Weds: 8 - 10pm. Small friendly group looking to expand its Enquiries: 07710 426321 or email: paulawoolven@hotmail.com membership. All standards welcome. Tel: 01323 645210 Seaford Silver Band

Seaford Youth Drama Group Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd Mon: groups from 5pm.

Tues: 6.15pm, mature group Very reasonable prices. New members welcome. Contact Chris on 01323 892023.

Southdown Society of Recorder Players St James’ Trust Clubhouse, Blatchington 4th Sat of the month: 2 - 5pm.

Contact Maggie Jakeman, 01323 895552 or email: mjakeman@sky.com

Body Vibes Windover Fitness, nr Alfriston Mon: 10am. Weds: 7pm and 8pm, Thurs: 5.30pm, 6.30pm and 7.30pm. Tel: 01323 871554/07930 738034.

Body Works Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Fri: 1.30pm: All age circuits, 2.45 - 4pm: Older adult stretch & tone. £5 pp. Tel: 01323 871554/07930 738034.

Boxercise® & Bootcamp Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road Mon: 7 - 8pm. Fun workout for all, beginners welcome.

Fri: 7-8pm Advanced padwork & circuits.

Boxercise® Bootcamp The Scout Hut, Fort Road, Newhaven Tues: 7-8pm. Fun workout for all, beginners welcome. Tel: Claire 07711 890956 or 01323 896600

Just Mums on the Run Outside The Salts Café, Marine Parade Mon: 9.30am (no buggy).

Combine body and tummy toning and stretches with running. Tel Alex 07540 551054 Kids’ Boxercise® Seaford Primary School, Wilkinson Way Tues: 3.30 - 4.15pm. Tel: 01323 896600 or 07711 890956 Line Dancing CoreAbility Daytime classes for mixed Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road abilities. Tel Val on 01323 325993 Mon & Weds: 6 - 7pm. Shape, Line Dancing tone and strengthen your whole Mercread Youth Centre, body. Beginners welcome.

Mercread Road Tel: Claire 07711 890956 or Tues: 5.30 - 6.30pm Beginners, 01323 896600 6.30 - 7.30pm Improvers, 7.30 9pm Intermediates.

Denton Indoor Bowls Club Fri: 5.30 - 6.30pm Beginners, Denton Island, Newhaven 6.30 - 7.30pm Improvers, 7.30 Mon - Sun: 9am - 7pm. New 9pm Intermediates. members welcome. Tel 01323 Tel Gina on 01273 470456 899668 or 07443 425621 Extend Line Dancing with the Dance Co. Activities to music, suitable for St Luke’s Church, Walmer Rd older people. have fun while Thurs 9am - 10.15am. Beginners you improve your balance and followed by coffee. mobility, with seated options.

For classes and times in the area Tel: 07709 145724, email: donna_steele@rocketmail.com tel Sandria on 01273 514152 Line Dancing with Studio In Fitness League Cradle Hill School, Lexden Rd Line Seaford Constitutional Club Tues: 7.30 - 8.30pm. Fun and Crouch Lane friendly classes suitable for all Mon 7.30 -10pm. All levels abilities and ages (term time Downs Leisure Centre only).First class free, then £5.

Thurs 9.30 - 10.30am. Absolute Call Jackie on 01435 812950 beginners, 10.30am - 12pm All or 07779 316595 or levels. Tel: 07931 930770 wood555@aol.com Meditation Football The Archway, Blatchington Rd Mercread Youth Centre, Tues: 6.30 - 7.30pm. Simple Mercread Road breathing exercises, relaxation, Tues: lunchtime. Indoor kickguided visualisation and about for Seaford Head Year 7 mediatation. £5 per session. & 8 students only. Steyne Site To book tel: 07956 555688 sports hall. 5pm - 6pm. Free robinshellsilks@hotmail.co.uk kickabout for Year 7+, Downs Leisure Centre. Fri: 9 - 10pm.

Football Street League session with Brighton & Hove Albion in the Community. Downs Leisure Centre, £1. Tel: 01323 892531

Meditation The Yurt, side entrance Florence House, Southdown Rd Weds: 7.30 - 8.30pm and Sun: 6.30 - 7.30pm. Come and sample meditation Health Walks Martello Tower/The Salts Café from different traditions. All 10am - 11am. New health walks, are welcome. Donation by contribution. Tel Marisha: 07739 subsequently to run every first Tuesday (starts from Salts Café) 440883 and third Tuesday (starts from Mums’ Fitness Martello Tower) of the month.

Mercread Centre, Mercread Rd All ages and abilities welcome.

Mon: 9.30am. Burn & Tone Free, no need to book. Run by Weds: 9.30am. Burn & Tone The Conservation Volunteers.

Fri: 9.30am. Total Toning Tel Paula on 07740 899559, Seaford email p.hubens@tcv.org.uk Tues: 9.30am. Tots and Tums Thurs: 9.30am. Tots & Tums Children welcome in all classes.

U3A “Hotch-Potch Orchestra” St James’ Trust Clubhouse, Blatchington Fri: 10am - 12 noon. Conductor Pat White. Tel: Phyllys Merrifield on 01323 893882

BOKWA® Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road Mon: 8-9pm. Amazing new dance and fitness class.

Beginners welcome.

Tel: Claire 07711 890956 or 01323 896600

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£25 for 5. New members first 3 classes £10. www.facebook. com/MumsFitnessUK Tel Alex 07540 551054 Pilates The Archway Arts Centre, Blatchington Road Tues & Thurs evenings Weds, Thurs & Fri mornings Tel Tricia 07941 922129 www.pilatesofseaford.co.uk

Seaford Rugby Football Club Junior Training Salts Recreation Ground, Marine Parade Sun: 10.30am -12pm. Ages ranging from 6 to 16, a friendly but ambitious squad. Come along or tel 07818 438378

Seaford Striders Running Club From Downs Leisure Centre Mon & Weds (main night): 7pm.

Pilates - Movement for Life All ages and abilities welcome.

Mon: 9.30am &1.30pm www.seafordstriders.org.uk Seaford small groups. 6.30pm Seaford Table Tennis mixed ability, Litlington Village Seaford Head College, Sports Hall. Tues: 7.15pm - mixed Hall, Steyne Road ability, Alfriston War Memorial Thurs: 7 - 9pm. Players of all Hall. Weds: mornings, Peacehaven Chiropractic. Thurs: levels welcome.

Email: john.jrinst@gmail.com 9.30am mixed ability, St Peter’s Church Hall. 7.30pm - Seaford Seaford Traditional Dance small group. Tel: 01323 873309 Group St Peter’s Church Hall, Relaxation & Mediation Belgrave Road St James’ Clubhouse, Wed: 10am-12pm. Visitors, new Blatchington Rd members welcome. £3 pw Tues 2 - 3pm: Learn how to Tel: 01323 897315 meditate. Thurs 6.15-7.15pm: Meditation. Sat 10 - 11am: Sk8school Inline Skating Meditation.

Hard Football Pitch near the The Archway, Blatchington Rd Salts play area, Marine Parade Thurs 1.30-2.30pm: Meditation. Weds: 10am - 11am & 4.30 Friday: 6-7pm: Meditation. Pia 5.30pm. Beginners class Learn a Prince. Tel: 07432 429688 new skill and get fit for summer.

Seaford & District Folk Dance £8 adults, £5 children. Advance booking essential. Protective Group gear must be worn and can be Sutton Hall, Downs Leisure hired in advance. Skate hire £5.

Centre, Sutton Road Call 07988 151632 Mon: 7.45pm. New members email: info@simonewells.com welcome. Tel: 01273 516668 www.sk8school.co.uk or 01273 585551 Swimming Lessons Seaford Kurlers Newlands School, Eastbourne Rd Downs Leisure Centre Sat: Beginners: 9.15 - 9.45am, Tues: 2 - 4pm. All welcome. Tel: Improvers: 9.45 - 10.30am, June Wood on 01323 895376 Improver 2/advanced: 10.30 Seaford Netball Club -11.15am. 6-week courses, £30.

Seaford Head Sports Hall Tel: 07989 455020 Mon: 6pm - 7pm. Juniors, age Tea Dancing 10-14. £3.

Seaford Constitutional Club 1st & 3rd Mon of the month: 7.15pm - 8.45pm. Development, Crouch Lane Thurs: 2 - 4.30pm tea dance age 15-18. £4. with Peter Harvey. Tel: 01323 2nd & 4th Mon of the month: 890087 7.30pm - 9pm. Seniors, age 19 upwards. £5. New members welcome. Tel: 07724 956649.

Seaford Rambling Club Various locations A varied programme of walks for active people. For details tel 01323 894370 or www.seafordrambling-club.freeola.org Seaford Rugby Football Club Salts Recreation Ground, Marine Parade Tues & Thurs: 7 - 9pm.

Recruiting new players for two teams in the Sussex leagues.

Come along or contact Paul Burns on 07732 202208

Wave Leisure Health Walks From Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road Thurs: 10am. Tel: 01323 490011 Wellness Centre, Seaford Sun: 9am. FREE Fit Club All ages and abilities, includes advice on nutrition.

Tues: 9.15am. FREE health walks.

FREE sports nutrition talks and evaluations by appointment 1:1 or for clubs and groups. Booking required call Sue: 07969 041865

Beautiful Yoga St James’ Trust Clubhouse, Blatchington Rd Mon: 9.30-10.45am. Tues: 7.308.45pm and Thurs: 1-2.15pm.

Tel. 01323 894000 kelly@beautiful-yoga.co.uk Yoga Classes for the Less Able St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Rd Thurs: 11am - 12pm. Seaford Group of Eastbourne & South Wealden Multiple Sclerosis Society. Exercises on floor and chair with trained yoga teacher. £4 per lesson. Tel. 01323 492351 Yoga – Seahaven Yoga The Archway, 1 Blatchington Rd Weds: 6.30pm, Sat: 9.30am Summerhayes Centre, Marshall Lane, Newhaven Thurs: 6.15pm. Gentle traditional yoga.

The Anahata Health Clinic 119/120 Edward St, Brighton Weds: 10.45 - 11.45am.

Gentle yoga for those with ME & Chronic Fatigue or who just want to take it easy. Tel 07983 622840/01323 892638 seahavenyoga@btinternet.com www.seahavenyoga.co.uk Yoga with Therese Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Mon: 6.30 - 8pm Cradle Hill School, Lexden Rd Thurs: 6.30 - 8pm Private Studio in Seaford Weds & Thurs: 10 - 11.30am and 6.30 - 8pm. Beginners and intermediates welcome.

Tel Therese: 07515 961327 or email: freeflowyoga@aol.com Zumba, Aerobics, Toning & Fitsteps with Louise Aerobics: Tues 6.30pm.

Shakespeare Hall, Newhaven Fitsteps: Mon 6pm. Newlands School, Seaford. Tues 7.45pm.

Shakespeare Hall, Newhaven Toning: Tues 11am, Thurs 11am Mercread Youth Centre Zumba: Tues 10am, Thurs 10am Mercread Youth Centre.

Weds 7.30pm, Shakespeare Hall, Newhaven.

Thurs 10am Mercread Youth Centre Zumba Gold: Wed: 9.30am (term time only), Shakespeare Hall, Newhaven. 11am Church Hall, Edith Ave, Peacehaven.

Thurs: 2pm, Mercread Youth Centre. Tel: 07786 425758. www.louisecavefitness.co.uk

Zumba For Kids Scout Hut, Salts Rec Ground Sats: 10am. Kids 8+ years Limited spaces - to reserve places tel 07892 884944.

Zumba & Fitsteps With Becky Chyngton School, Milberg Road Mon: 7 - 8pm, Zumba Cradle Hill School, Lexden Rd Tue: 7.15pm - 8pm, Fitsteps Discounts for loyal cards.

Tel: 07892 884944

Weight loss & Beauty

12-Week Community Weight Loss Challenge The Wellness Centre, Seaford Tues: 10.30am Thurs: 6.30pm. £35 (£2.90 pw) with chance to win £300.

1:1 consultations for health and wellness including 3 day weight loss trials. For mor information Tel: 07969 041865 www.weightlossseaford.co.uk Overeaters Anonymous Co-op Supermarket, Peacehaven Thurs: 7.30pm. A self-help group for people who wish to change their behaviour around food and eating. Tel: Ruth on 07956 393998 Skincare Consultations Wellness Centre, Seaford 1:1 or groups - gifts for hostess.

Call Sue on 07969 041865 Slimming World Seaford Constitutional Club Tues: 9.30am Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Thurs: 7.30pm. Tel: Annette 07581 751116 or 01273 757339 Weight Loss Challenge & Wellness Club WellnessWorks, Seaford Fri: 11am. £35 for 12 weeks.

Free private consultation by appointment. Tel 01323 897671 Herbalife Healthy Breakfast & Sampling Free. Tel 01323 897671 Skin Care Workshop & Facial Free. Tel 01323 897671 Weight Watchers 60 Plus Club, Downs Leisure Ctr Sutton Road Mons: 9.45am. Join us and relax with a cup of coffee or tea.

Leader Sally 01273 605749. www.weightwatchers.co.uk Weight Watchers Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane Weds: 5.45pm. Come along and learn about ProPoints. Contact Sue on 07786 967000.

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