Seaford Scene July 2016 by Fran Tegg

SEAFORD Scene July 2016 Issue 111

Your Community Magazine, Business Directory and Whatâ€™s On Guide

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Welcome Welcome to the July issue of Seaford Scene. Well summer is now in full swing and the days are long and glorious. This month, from the world of sport, we feature Seaford Gymnastics Academy, Cycle Seahaven and Seaford Downs Walking Football Club plus updates from Seaford Striders and Seaford Kurlers, pages 67 and 129. If you are interested in Formula 1, then a new book by a local resident has been launched, page 29 Love nature? Then turn to page 73 to find what unusual visitors you may see in your garden. Talking of gardens, there are more open garden trails this month, see page 39. Theatre-wise we have Seaford Little Theatre’s latest review on page 32 whilst their production of Steel Magnolias this month, is a collaboration with Meeching Amateur Dramatics – see the What’s On pages for more details. Seaford also welcomes the new mayor on page 4 plus much, more. Enjoy your July issue! Fran Tegg Editor

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4 Seaford Town Council Welcomes the New Mayor of Seaford 6 Seaford Splash! 8 Cycle Seahaven 12 Home Sweet Home 17 Who’s Who In Seaford? 19 Age Concern Eastbourne 22 East Blatchington Pond Needs Helpers 29 Seaford Resident Publishes New Book Formula 1 The Knowledge 31 Barbecued Grilled Salad 32 Seaford Little Theatre 35 Seaford Inner Wheel Candlelight Supper 37 Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club 39 Mayor’s Open Garden Trail 43 East Blatchington Lectures: Sand Storm 46 Walking Football Raises Money for Local Charities 48 Seaford’s Famous or Nearly Famous Faces 52 Newhaven, Peacehaven & Seaford Lions Club 58 Optimise Optimism 63 Herbert Jones – A Journey with Paint, Glass and Clay 67 Seaford Striders 70 Sea Sunday 73 Unusual Visitors to our Gardens 77 A View From The Potting Shed 78 Seaford Tree Wardens 81 Seaford Gardening Club 82 Seaford Community Garden 89 Seahaven Lioness Club 91 Local Independent Charity for the Elderly and Disabled 94 Seaford in Bloom Blossoms 94 Seaford Afternoon Flower Club 99 Nothing Up Top? – Newberry Tully Estate Agents 100 Stafford Road Open House 102 Rotary Club of Seaford 111 Rotary of Seaford Half Marathon 116 Mercread Youth Centre 117 Seaford Gymnastics Academy Relocate, Look at us Now! 118 Shakespeare Summer School 121 St George Gives Starfish a New Computer 122 St Andrew’s Church Concert 122 Bishopstone Summer Fête 126 New Venture For Crypt 129 Seaford Kurlers 130 What’s On in July and Weekly? 138 Index of Businesses

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Seaford Town Council welcomes the new Mayor of Seaford On 12th May Seaford Town Council held its Annual Meeting to carry out certain required business including the appointment of a new Mayor for the town. The Council is pleased to announce that Councillor Lindsay Freeman was appointed as Mayor of Seaford for this coming Municipal Year. Councillor Freeman is now in her second year of office as a Town Councillor but did also serve a four-year-term back in 2007-2011, so has a good sound knowledge of Seaford and how the Council operates. Councillor Dave Argent who has carried out the role of Mayor of Seaford for the past year handed over the Mayoral Chain and was thanked for all his hard work, dedication and achievements during his time in the Mayoral office. The Council also extended its thanks and recognition to the former Mayoress, Mrs Marian Argent, for all the support she gave the Mayor during his service.

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Call for stallholders to book via our Web-site Summer Season Opening Times Sundays & Bank Holidays: 11am to 4pm Wednesdays & Saturdays 2pm 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)

In reaction to her election, Councillor Freeman said: ‘When I first came to Seaford to study to become a Home Economics teacher, little did I think that years later I would become Mayor. Seaford became my home and although I moved away, I kept returning and have lived here since 1982. It’s an honour to be elected as Mayor, and I will do the best I can for the whole Town.’ Mayor Freeman has announced her chosen charities for the coming year as Waifs & Strays Dog Rescue, who take in and rehome unwanted dogs, and the RNLI, a national charity with a lifeboat stationed in Newhaven they not only save and rescue lives at sea – but also provide vital education and safety awareness lessons. The Mayor will be fundraising for these two life-changing charities over the coming year and helping raise awareness of the work both charities do. Find out more about the charities online at www. waifsandstraysdogrescue.co.uk and www.rnli.org Also at the Annual Meeting, Councillor Carol Campbell was elected as Deputy Mayor to deputise for the Mayor in their absence and also attend events and functions alongside. Councillor Campbell is also in her second year of office as a Town Councillor, and as the Chairman of the Community Services Committee, has a real passion for maintaining and improving the town of Seaford for its residents and visitors alike. At this meeting Jessica Batchelor was announced as Young Mayor of Seaford for the forthcoming Municipal Year, having acted as Deputy to former Young Mayor Gabrielle Edwards. Jessica has some exciting ideas for ensuring the youth of the town have a voice at Town Council level and feel represented. Jessica is also a member of the Youth Parliament and Youth Cabinet. Watch out for announcements regarding the Mayor’s and Young Mayor’s upcoming events as the new Mayoral appointments get underway in office! Photo l-r: Mayor of Seaford, Councillor Lindsay Freeman; Young Mayor, Jessica Batchelor; Deputy Mayor, Councillor Carol Campbell.

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27th July enjoy the work of Friends of the Crypt. Seaford Photographic Society takes over the space from 13th to 25th August with its annual exhibition, and Seaford Art Club will be there for its Artwave show from 27th August to 1st September.

Arts and cultural events in the Seaford area Welcome to the latest of our regular updates on what is going on within Seaford’s arts and cultural scene, compiled by Robin Shell and myself.

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And speaking of Artwave, this year from 20th August to 4th September, visit local houses open each weekend of the festival, like Stafford Road Open House which this year is including up-cycled furniture. More details of other open houses next month. Follow the Macmillan Garden Trail on 9th and 10th July around eight Seaford gardens including Driftwood which is also open on 19th, 23rd and 31st July. Driftwood will also be open on Artwave weekends. For more details go to www.driftwoodbysea.co.uk

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Also on 9th July, 10.30am until 2.30pm, houses in Ashurst Road are hosting a Queen’s birthday celebration and mini garden trail involving giant rabbits and a lot more, to raise money for Muscular Dystrophy charities.

Seaford Little Theatre is joining forces with Meeching Amateur Dramatics to stage Robert Harling’s Steel Magnolias from 22nd to 30th July, tickets from Redgold Opticians or email tickets@seafordlittletheatre.co.uk

Kevin Gordon is conducting a tour of historic Seaford on 2nd July, starting from the tourist information centre in Church Street, and on Sunday 3rd July he’ll be touring Tide Mills, departing from the Buckle car park. All tours start at 10.30 and tickets are £5, available on the day from the tourist office.

Pack a picnic for Synergy’s return to the Crouch with Shakespeare’s A Midsummer’s Night’s Dream, on 9th and 10th July, tickets from Newberry Tully or www.thesynergytheatre.co.uk

Comedian Christian Talbot and guests are at The View (Seaford Head golf course) on 22nd July, hosted by Julie Jepson. Doors open at 7.15 and tickets are £10 from www.wegottickets.com Budding young actors can enrol for the Shakespeare Summer School from 1st to 5th August at Seaford Little Theatre when lead facilitator will be local actor Jack Shepherd, aka TV detective Wycliffe. Call Patricia Pape on 07948 715876 or email tricia.pape@gmail.com

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Until 3rd July Sussex Arts Collective celebrates the Summer Solstice at Arts@ theCrypt. From 9th to 17th July the gallery hosts a retrospective of Herbert Jones’ work over the past 25 years. From 21st to

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Sunday afternoon jazz at The View continues on 3rd July with Mike Piggott on violin, and on 9th July, Music From The Sofa hopes to be performing at the Alfriston Festival, tbc. Drummer Jamie Morgan of Rhythm Synergy is holding workshops at Archway on Tuesdays between 7 and 9pm. Archway Drumming aims to teach people how to learn a rhythmical vocabulary. Email details about forthcoming events, two months in advance, to robinshell63@gmail.com. These will be used in full on our blog at seafordsplash.blogspot.com and edited by me for this feature. Andrea Hargreaves

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May and June have been very busy months for Cycle Seahaven, and as the weather improves and the evenings get lighter, we will all be out on our bikes more. Cycle Seahaven has been campaigning with the Ouse Valley Network to improve cycle links to Lewes. The path between Dean’s Farm and Southease was opened on Saturday 14th May and the club set up their stand at the YHA at Southease. We also led rides from Big Park Peacehaven to the youth hostel. The path is a great asset and we hope the remainder will be completed soon. Our forest family rides are becoming a popular event led by Mark Woodgate with support from other club ride leaders. On 28th May, Cycle Seahaven ran the third Saturday afternoon Forest Family Ride of the year. Numbers vary considerably from between half a dozen to over 80 riders. The most recent had 12 riders with ages ranging from 11 to 69! We met at the forest car park at Exceat at 2pm from where we headed down along the Family Trail to Friston Pond. From there we headed up along the fire track to the point known by mountain bikers as ‘The Candy Canes’ which is a series of red and white poles at a cross roads in the middle of the forest. After re-grouping we then carried on the fire track to the South East Water pumping station at the south east corner of the forest (South East Water own the land and the Forestry Commission lease it from them). From here we headed along towards Butchershole Bottom where we turned a sharp left and headed up to The Gallops, which we rode to the junction overlooking Jevington. At the bench there, we stopped for a break and to take in the stunning views looking across the valley towards Willingdon Hill and Butts Brow. As we did not have any younger children on this ride we decided from here to take a more adventurous route, and headed through the trees and down some wonderful single track sections that have been built by local bikers. Ron (at 69) had a great time discovering forest sections that he did not know existed and reported that he had fully enjoyed himself despite discovering that trees refuse to move out of your way! Mark plans to run more family rides through the summer months for families or those new to mountain biking who want to develop their confidence in and around the forest. If you want to know more, visit the club website.

Also over the weekend a group of 8 members rode the South Downs Way, over 100 miles of off road trails. After a night at Truleigh Hill YHA, they were joined on the second day by 5 more cyclists and they made their way to Eastbourne. It was perfect weather, and all cyclists arrived safe and in one piece! A good example of the variety of rides we offer occurred recently on a Sunday morning with the destination Horam. There were three groups: the Sportives (average speed of 17 mph), the Intermediates (average speed 15 mph) and the Tourers (average speed 12.5 mph). The three groups took different routes and arrived at the Lakeside Café within about 30 minutes of each other. Judging from the number of cyclists riding along the country lanes, it’s clear that road cycling is becoming very popular. A few years ago, we saw very few cyclists on the roads on Sunday mornings. It’s great to see this increase in popularity! What has come to be an annual event is our 70 mile ride to Littlehampton. It’s one of our longer rides (most touring rides are between 25 and 50 miles) and probably one of our most interesting, as we cycle through a variety of land- and seascapes, much of it on promenades and the like. Therefore, our usual touring pace of 12.5 mph is slightly lower as we ‘share with care’ along these paths. In June we received our new jerseys – see if you can spot one riding around! Cycle Seahaven pride themselves on the great variety of rides that are laid on by their ride leaders. Each week there is a choice of between 7 and 14 rides, offering rides to all styles of riders. If you are looking to explore Friston Forest, ride on the road or off road, we have the ride for you. Pop in to Mr Cycles to find out more or check out the website http://cycleseahaven.org.uk/ Membership £5 annually.

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HOME SWEET HOME

One day when in town, we couldn’t resist buying a framed piece of Victorian Berlin work or coloured wool embroidery. It still retained its simple beauty despite obvious age. A closer look at the work entitled ‘home sweet home’ showed that the needlework was not on material or canvas, but on stiff punched paper, popular in late Victorian and Edwardian times.The advantage of paper was that this type of needlework didn’t need a frame to retain its shape while being worked. On a closer look, the embroidered house, so lovingly depicted in Belfast, was curiously boarded up and abandoned, a far cry from the usual cosy cottage with roses around the door.Why was this home so bleak?And what was a piece of punched needlework with links to Northern Ireland doing in Seaford? A quick search in Seaford Library revealed that during World War One, many Irish troops were stationed in Seaford.Jason Burke, coordinator of the East Belfast & Great War Research Project, confirmed the embroidery’s Irish origins and that the 36th (Ulster)

which included musketry down the Cuckmere valley. After completing their training, they were posted to France in October of the same year and notably fought in the battle of the Somme, the most bloody in the history of the British army, a hundred years ago

this month. Despite early successes, five thousand five hundred Irish soldiers were soon lost.War correspondent Philip Gibbs wrote: ‘their attack was one of the finest displays of human courage in the world’.An Ulster Memorial Tower, paid for by public subscription, was subsequently erected in the Somme at Thiepval. Perhaps the person who valued the embroidery never returned to Seaford and left it with a friendly family as a memento of his stay.We treasure this piece of needlework, not only for its workmanship, but also for the history it unexpectedly revealed. Biddy and Ed Jarzembowski

Division completed their military training in Seaford prior to embarkation to France. This Division was composed mainly of the Ulster Volunteer Force which had already undergone some military training.Lord Kitchener at the War Office (June issue) saw these men as a valuable asset and came to Seaford to review them. He is recorded as saying that the ‘Division of Ulstermen is the finest yet seen’ in July, 1915. The 36th was composed of thirteen battalions forming three Irish regiments with some 10,000 men.The troops were trained in military camps in and around Seaford

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Seaford Resident Publishes New Book, Formula 1 The KnowleDge Local Seaford resident David Hayhoe has just had his book latest book Formula 1 The Knowledge published, which provides a record of facts and records on Formula 1 since its inception in 1950. Not something to be read from cover to cover but a unique reference guide, where the facts are at your fingertips. It has 434 pages, split into 27 chapters and 32 pages of photographs, approximately half of which David has taken himself when he had press passes for Grand Prix’s. You may want to know when was the last time that a driver won four consecutive races or who has been the youngest or oldest winner, or many other facts relating to drivers, cars, engine or circuits around the world? It’s here in over one thousand sections. There are the tables showing every race starter and what they achieved, and all the winners, but also so many new ways of looking at performances throughout the history of Formula 1.

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No, it’s not a wind-up. Who says meat and fish are the only foods that should lay across the coals and take on that special char-grilled taste?This can be a tasty vegetarian dish on it’s own, or an excellent accompaniment to barbecue grilled meats.It’s great served hot, but I prefer it cooked in advance, left to cool and then chilled in the fridge before serving. So, if you haven’t done it already, get that barbecue out of the shed and dust it off, chill some beer and wine and get your friends round for some summer food and fun – grilled salad of courgette, radicchio, basil and mozzarella

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Seaford Little Theatre

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by Norman Robbins A ripple of oohs greeted the end of each scene during Seaford Little Theatre’s production of Nightmare. Seaford loves a thriller and this one had all the twists you would expect from Norman Robbins, billed as the world’s most successful and prolific pantomime writer. But if you are churning out so many pantos, thrillers and comedies over a 50-year career then it is unlikely to be a piece of sparkling-fresh theatre. He wrote this in 1987 but I fear it would have appeared dated even then. However, that’s only me who was expecting more following this group’s inventive last offering of Alan Bennett’s Talking Heads. Back to conventional theatre and the full house was gripped. The story concerns the dying elderly writer of romantic novels who is cared for by a woman who also copes with her brain-damaged son of 20. When Marion, the carer, takes some leave, her place is taken by London nurse Laura, who comes on the recommendation of the local doctor, to whom the writer is leaving some of her money. Well, you get the rest, further complicated by the reappearance of a jailbird nephew who wants the dosh that she has been looking after for him… The violent complications of gangland London threaten to invade the peace of the northern uplands, providing the material for a plot that is only spoilt by the overlong explanation needed for the closing twist. So congratulations then to Angie Wright who, as Marion, had to make this long soliloquy at the end of a performance in which she played her part with grace and old-fashioned charm. And welcome to newcomer Sally Burns as carer

Katherine, who gave a natural feel to her portrayal of this likeable woman. Let’s hope she attracts more younger players to join the likes of Peter Barnes, who gave a moving performance as Michael, Katherine’s cowering and jibbering brother; he spoke volumes with his hands and I was sorry when he had to be killed off. As the nurse with a past,Trish Richings wove fear and compassion into an audience perception of veiled threat, and Alan Lade played the doctor with his usual assurance and mastery of character. As the nephew, Stephen Cowles – returned to the Little Theatre after a too-long absence – spliced the mannerly behaviour of the other characters with a frisson of thuggishness. But was he a red herring? The voice of John Hamilton as a radio announcer shocking Laura with the news that the body of a nurse had been discovered set us all down the wrong track again. Thank goodness then for gossipy village shopkeeper Doris – amusingly played by the always pleasing Mary Young – who doesn’t miss a trick. That this play went down so well with the audience, however, owes much to the experience of director Margaret Kennedy. The next production, jointly with Meeching Amateur Dramatics, will be Robert Harling’s Steel Magnolias, 20th to 30th July. Andrea Hargreaves Photos by Andrew Parkinson

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SEAFORD INNER WHEEL CANDLELIGHT SUPPER Seaford Inner Wheel hosted a Candlelight Supper on Saturday 14th May at St Thomas More Church Hall to raise funds for the local Air Ambulance service.The tables were full, conversation flowed, the food was appetizing and the waitress service was excellent. We were treated to interludes between courses from Vive Voce, led by Tom Hager, who sang and played a charming programme of songs and melodies.There was a violin solo, beautifully executed by Bethany Geoghagan; and we all ended the evening by joining in the singing of some old favourites. An excellent raffle had been earmarked for Inner Wheel charities and raised a sizeable sum. This was a most enjoyable and successful evening and an excellent way to raise money for good causes. Photos from top:Vive Voce Choir, Francoise Basden-Smith, the organiser (left) with a member of the choir.

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Mayor’s Open Garden Trail

Sunday 5th June saw the 5th annual Mayor’s Open Garden Trail (www.mayorsopengarden.co.uk) take place in Seaford. Trail Organiser, Geoff Stonebanks tells us the scene was set very early on, with excellent weather forecast! For once it was spot on! Maria Caulfield, MP, said ‘The Open Gardens raises a huge amount of money for local charities, and Geoff and all those who open their gardens to the public should be congratulated. For those of us who visit it is a relaxing and fun experience, and a great way to spend an afternoon.’ The whole day was bathed in sunshine and saw 1,269 individual garden visits take place across the 9 gardens. Geoff tells us that new kids on the block, Lavender Cottage, had over 209 visitors, who ate their way through £270 worth of tea and cake. Each of the 9 gardens had visitors, ranging from 75 up to the 209 at Lavender Cottage. Former Mayor and District Councillor, Linda Wallraven, was the top selling raffle ticket seller at Driftwood, with Geoff ’s Mum, Barbara selling the most entry tickets, helped by Albert, the Jack Russell. Maria Caulfield, joined Mayor, Cllr Lindsay Freeman for the opening ceremony and many turned out to join the festivities there too. Cllr Freeman said ‘I am absolutely thrilled with the money raised for my charities, the RNLI and Waifs and Strays. Thank you to Geoff for all his hard work in organising this and to all those who opened their gardens. It was a lovely day and I am so impressed by all the hard work that went into getting the gardens to look so wonderful.’ Deputy Mayor, Carol Campbell, was at Driftwood for the opening too and said of Geoff ’s garden, ‘From the first time I visited this garden I knew I had come across a very special place. I feel like Alice there, in a wonderland of colour, secret hideaways, mirrors and lots of beautiful flowers! And not only that, Geoff and Mark make lots of money for charity! What is not to like?’

Geoff confirms 2016 was the best event yet, and that £2,511 was raised through the generous support of all visitors and the sponsorship from Steve & Sava from Pomegranate. This brings the total he has raised for the Mayor’s charities, over the last 5 years, to an incredible £10,010. For those that missed the trail, some of the gardens will also be open for Geoff ’s next venture, the Macmillan Coastal Garden Trail, which sees 29 gardens open from Hove to East Dean over the weekend of the 9th & 10th July, details www.macmillangardentrail.co.uk

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The 5th annual Macmillan Coastal Garden Trail takes place over the weekend of the 9th and 10th July. This year there are an amazing 29 gardens on the trail from Hove in the west to East Dean in the east. Organiser, Geoff Stonebanks, tells us that Seaford has a record breaking 8 gardens opening up for 2016. Entry to the gardens will be £2 for each garden visited or you can purchase a day ticket, on either the Saturday or Sunday for £7, to see as many as you can get to. As always, the money goes to Macmillan Cancer Support and in particular the new Macmillan Horizon Centre in Brighton. Full details of all the gardens opening on the trail can be found at www.macmillangardentrail.co.uk. Visitors will be able to pick up a brochure, listing all gardens, in the first one they visit over the weekend. Refreshments will be available along the trail too, along with art for sale in several gardens. Alternatively any enquiries to Geoff on 01323 899296. Photos from top: Cutting the ribbon at Driftwood Garden; The raffle winners from the Mayor’s Garden Trail – presentations were made by Mayor of Seaford, Cllr Lindsay Freeman. Ist prize (£100 national gardening voucher) went to Sue Luckin, 2nd Prize (2 x £20 vouchers to spend in Pomegranate) went to Annie & Robert Pople and 3rd prize (large bottle of bubbly) to Paula Hillman. Sincere thanks must go to trail sponsors Pomegranate Café in Seaford, who made the awards possible.

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Belle Tout Lighthouse Revisited Perched high up on the Sussex Downs is the Belle Tout Lighthouse. With 360* panoramic views – catching the eye from seascape to the Weald and beyond. Five years ago The Builders’ Club renovated this rather forlorn and dilapidated building back into what we see today: “Belle” is more beautiful than ever! Its new life brought along hundreds of guests ready for a break. In a place where fine furniture, local history and delicious food for breakfast make one feel at home no matter the weather. I stopped there for a cup of coffee, invited by the owners, Mr. and Mrs. Shaw. Of course I was delighted and jumped at the opportunity as I eager to see the place I spent 2 years of my life restoring. I was not to be disappointed! As I walked in and up the steep steps to the lounge and kitchen, it was so lovely to see that little had changed, in fact, it had been made even more homely. The attention to detail, not only in the care of the restored work we completed, but the dressing of the rooms and carefully positioned artefacts, antiques, pieces of local history were so precise, it was no wonder the lighthouse was still busy. I was greeted by the one of the most friendliest of people who I recognised as Paul (the assistant manager, who we left there opening the doors to the general public all those years ago and had such a great relationship with) and Louise (the duty manager) who was serving some of most sumptuous food I could have ever imagined eating for breakfast. There were still guests eating their wonderfully prepared breakfasts and admiring the views from the lounges tables. After being introduced I spent the next hour regaling stories to the eager listeners of the 2 long years it took to complete, including confirming the ghost stories that had been muttered about for years past! As I wandered around the building and remembered the problems we had with the Council Conservationists, the Sussex Downland Trust, the Eastbourne Historical Society, the M.O.D. Bomb Squad, not to mention the eroded access road!! Today, all pressure groups are appeased. Back into pristine condition, the lighthouse is as good as new! I have to say I feel privileged and honoured to have played such a large role in breathing not just new life into this beautiful piece of local history, but seeing it so well maintained. If you are ever lucky enough to be able to book a bedroom here, it is certainly well worth a stay, it is just to admire and take in the breath taking views from the numerous picturesque windows. After wandering around the well kept grounds, seeing the 2 ton pieces of granite that were virtually impossible to move and sitting at ’The Knights Table’ I felt as though I was at home once again. You cannot understand unless you visit here, how much love and hard work has been given into making The Belle Tout Lighthouse, one of the most fascinating and historical places in Sussex. This is a ‘must stay’ in your life time for any body interested in local architecture, luxurious accommodation and genuinely outstanding staff. Thank you Mr Shaw and all the lovely attentive and interesting staff who made my albeit short visit so memorable. All the very best for the future, David Archer, The Builders Club

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NEWHAVEN, PEACEHAVEN & SEAFORD LIONS CLUB After a couple of quiet months times are getting busy for us as we move into the Summer season. First up was the Blossom Trip for the elderly on 4th May 2016 which I managed to tell you about last month. One of our big fundraising activities, the NPS Lions Seaford Half Marathon was on the 8th May 2016. Starting on the seafront the route heads inland taking in Bishopstone village and is then almost exclusively off-road. A few stiles initially caused bunching in the pack, but the runners soon started to get strung out as they tackled the long climb to the South Downs Way. The views are spectacular on this part of the course and the route is shared with just the odd rambler and mountain biker before a welcome but tricky descent into Alfriston. Next is a stretch on a somewhat rutted path along the Cuckmere valley to Exceat before one final climb to South Hill Barn. The end is then literally in sight as the ankle twisting descent of Seaford Head is negotiated, after which those having anything left in their legs had the opportunity for a sprint in the final mile along the seafront to the finish. First across the line was Andrew Donno 1:25: 51.The first lady was Emma Rollings, 1:33:41secs. The run attracts good reviews for its wonderful scenery, varied terrain, welcome water stations and enthusiastic

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OPTIMISE OPTIMISM

Research has repeatedly shown that optimism is good for your health. So, let’s look at our half-full glass and be positive Being an optimist does not mean that you are out of touch with reality. Being optimistic is hoping that everything will turn out well. It is important to use optimism in a practical way. It is not about burying your head in the sand and hoping that everything will turn out all right without you putting any effort in. Good optimistic decisions are about making choices and visualising the outcome you want. Use your common sense, telling yourself that nothing bad can ever happen and closing your eyes to reality leads to making poor, impractical decisions. A balanced optimist looks at reality, acknowledges the difficulties and obstacles, but is not discouraged by them. There have been several research projects over the past decades that have repeatedly shown that optimism not only makes you happier, it makes you wealthier and healthier. Several studies investigating patients recovering from cancer have shown how optimism affects patients’ recovery. Researchers discovered that optimistic women had a better quality of life one year after receiving breast cancer treatment. They were less distressed, slept better, and were less fatigued. These studies have been carried out amongst other demographics and illnesses, and the common message is that optimism can prevent sickness, help in the recovery process and establish a stronger immune system. ‘People who are optimistic are more committed to their goals, are more successful in achieving their goals, are more satisfied with their lives, and have better mental and physical health when compared to more pessimistic people,’ says Suzanne Segerstrom, PhD, a professor of psychology at the University of Kentucky. Her study found that ten years after graduating, law students with an optimistic outlook earned an average of £30,000 more than their pessimistic peers. It’s the law of attraction; expecting the best is more likely to produce positive outcomes.

OPTIMISM TIPS

Be kind to yourself We often hear a

critical voice in our head telling ourselves how we could have done better. Be aware of that voice and switch it off. Engage a more nurturing inner voice.

Acceptance

Accept the past; there is nothing you can do to change it. Look at what you have in the here and now and be grateful for the good things in your life.

Step out of your comfort zone

Set yourself realistic challenges. Stretching yourself to do something new builds confidence, and shows you how capable and wonderful you are.

Laugh It really is the best medicine. Laughing

enhances your intake of oxygen which stimulates your heart, lungs and muscles, and increases endorphins. It relieves stress and soothes tension. Get Giggling!

Be mindful Use your senses to be aware of

how wonderful our world is. Smell, see and hear the sea. Taste every mouthful of your food. Embrace the cosiness of snuggling into your duvet after a hard day.

Sleep, exercise and diet

Yes it’s this old chestnut again, but I can’t stress how important they are to your mental wellbeing. Summer is here and we live in a beautiful part of the world. Adopt an optimistic attitude, be positive, take care of yourself and take up the Monty Python anthem: ‘Always look on the bright side of life, dum, de dum, de dum, de dum, de dum...’

Judy Renihan is a senior therapist at ‘The House’. 01323 895594 info@thehouse-therapy.co.uk

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‘The House’ is a counselling and psychotherapy centre, in the heart of Seaford, offering talking therapies with therapists trained to work with a variety of issues. ‘The House’ is a place where positive change can be realised in a safe and supportive space where intimate and personal feelings and issues can be discussed in confidence.

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Individual Talking Therapy is based on the relationship between an individual and a psychotherapist or counsellor. Grounded in dialogue, it provides a supportive environment that allows you to talk openly with someone who’s objective, neutral and non-judgemental. At ‘The House’ we will work together to identify and change the thoughts and behaviour patterns that are keeping you from feeling your best.

Adolescents today can struggle to cope with the stresses of modern life; pressures at school, family dynamics and peer pressure. Teenagers preparing for adulthood in an ever-complex world, may feel that no one can understand their feelings, especially parents and teachers. This can lead to anger and being confused about their changing identity. Counselling can give clarity to young people helping them to overcome their problems.

Having someone alongside us in whom we can trust and depend, enriches our lives. When things go wrong we can end up feeling neglected, rejected or even abandoned by those we hold dearest. Whether working through a break up or resolving relationship issues; ‘The House’ offers clients a safe and respectful environment where, through mediation with a trained therapist, you can find a way forward.

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Herbert Jones

metre long ceramic frieze on an outside wall of Sussex Downs College, Eastbourne, depicting some of the buildings and aspects of the Eastbourne scene.

A Journey with Paint, Glass and Clay

9th - 17th July, 10.30am - 4pm. Arts @ theCrypt, 23 Church Street, Seaford BN25 1HD. Seaford resident Herbert Jones has spent a lifetime engaged with the creative arts, and this experience will be reflected in his forthcoming exhibition at the Arts@ the Crypt gallery. After leaving school he spent some years as a musician in the Army, going on to study the design and making of stained glass at Kingston School of Art for three years. Subsequent examples of his work can be seen in public and domestic buildings. He trained as a teacher, and became Head of Art and Design at Felpham Community College, later gaining a Master’s degree in Art and Design Education. On retirement, he taught ceramics in Adult Education, while practising this art himself. An outstanding example of his work is a seven

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Herbert has been concentrating on painting for the last twenty five years, and his exhibition will display the wide range of his work, from large oil paintings, both landscape and abstract, to smaller landscape studies in gouache. The paintings will be shown in the modern galleries, while examples of his clay and glass work will be seen in the 13th century crypt, providing a varied and fascinating exhibition. Herbert’s devotion to music has been lifelong, its influence being reflected in some of his paintings. He played in several orchestras in West Sussex before moving to Seaford, and still plays viola in the Eastbourne Symphony Orchestra and the Lewes Concert Orchestra. Contacts: Herbert Jones, 01323 894037 email splashbishop@gmail.com Crypt Gallery 07521 954545 email: info.arts@thecryptgallery.com Audrey Longman, 01323 894037 email: audreylongman1@aol.com

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Thursday’s 10.00-11.30am (for all levels of ability, beginners welcome) Regular yoga practice can help you:

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Seaford Striders Striders Win Team Prize at Rye 10 Miler On a bright and sunny Sunday morning a good turnout of 8 runners from the Seaford Striders RC all gave great performances, ensuring that the men won the team prize and one Strider – Josh Rudd narrowly missed winning the event, finishing in second place, only two seconds behind Tom Muillen from Haywards Heath Harriers. This challenging 10-mile road race, which is the only one of its length in Sussex, covers the quiet twisting country lanes, which undulate through stunning countryside outside Rye. After completing the looped section of the course and pushing through all those climbs, with barely any flat to recover and get back into a comfy stride, the runners headed for the finish, with a nice downhill stretch that they had climbed at the start, to be welcomed by all the spectators at the finish line. The first strider home was Josh Rudd with a terrific time of 01:01:07 PB. Simon Fletcher ensured a first in his age category by coming in 4th in an outstanding time of 01:01:53. The ever improving Scott Hitchcock followed in another PB time of 01:07:13 and with three finishers in the first 18 runners, this trio won the team prize. Finishing in fairly close order, having put in excellent performances were Luke Borland in 01:11:48 and Phil

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Robinson in 01:13:49. Next came the only female in the team, Anna Norman, who finished in an impressive time of 01:24:19. Returning from injury Peter Weeks gave another notable performance, to finish in a time of 01:25:43. The final two runners certainly weren’t hanging around either, with Terry Ward finishing strongly in 01:27:12 as did Tom Roper in 01:44:35. Well done Seaford Striders for a great day of racing with outstanding results. Race report by Bob Hitchcock Photos by Becky Souissi

Horsham 10K, West Sussex Nine Striders travelled to Horsham to take part in the annual 10K race. Two laps of 5K and starting/ finishing in the town’s Rugby club the course has one major hill, that has to be run twice, coupled with tree lines tracks and narrow country lanes but also a main road on the outskirts of the town. This very picturesque course attracted around 450 runners on what was a fine sunny late spring day. Joshua Rudd was first for the Striders in a cracking 36:07, placing him sixth in the race. Josh was followed by Simon Fletcher in 12th place overall and first in his age group in another excellent time of 36:48. Scott Hitchcock, recovering from a knee injury managed to achieve a new PB in a time of 39:24; then a few minutes later Phil Robinson crossed the line in 42:30. The two female Striders were next, Claire Keith closely followed by Natasha Swann in times of 46:40 and 47:15 respectively. Finally and all in respectable times were Christian Morton 48:10; Richard Honeyman 51:31 and Tom Roper 57:52 Not to be outdone by his dad, Oskar Morton ran in the 1,200m children’s race around the rugby pitches. After a steady start, on the first lap of two, Oskar really began to motor and ended up a fast-finishing 10th out of 93 runners, coming 3rd in his age group with a time of 5:12 secs. Race report by Richard Honeyman

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Thy Will Be Done are specialist providers of Wills, Trusts and Lasting Power of Attorney Grants for £99 + vat (£118.80) Thy Will be Done was founded in 2011 by Deborah Scully and Paul Blackmoore and in the beginning it was just Paul and Debbie working together. Since those early days we have grown significantly employing over 30 staff covering 4 counties and are now regarded as the Southern Counties’ specialist Will writers.

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10.15am, 10th July 2016 Saint Andrew’s Church, Bishopstone Village Our 2015 ‘Sea Sunday’ Service at the seaside parish church of St Andrew’s, Bishopstone Village, was a moving and heart-warming success, and the strong support we received was well recognised and much appreciated. The service again drew awareness to the lives and sacrifices of today’s seafarers and the support that they receive worldwide from The Mission to Seafarers. We are now planning to continue and to enhance this tradition in this 160th anniversary year of the Mission’s foundation with this year’s Sea Sunday service on Sunday 10th July 2016 at 10.15am, the theme of which will be this year’s 160th anniversary of the founding of the Mission. The purpose of this celebration is to provide a few moments for us as an island nation to reflect upon our dependence on the sea, and for the bountiful fruits that it supplies as a safe thoroughfare and a source of a unique harvest for us on a daily basis. It is a moment during the course of the year when we also give thanks for all those who sacrifice a traditional home life for servicing our needs upon the sea, and the other dangerous services that are conducted thereon. The Mission to Seafarers supports seafarers in need in over 260 ports in 71 countries around the world, through its global network of chaplains and volunteers who offer a warm welcome, practical and financial support, advocacy services, access to legal advice and family liaison. Life at sea can be dangerous and lonely. The work of a seafarer is one of the most difficult and challenging jobs in the world today, away from family and friends for months or even years

at a time. Seafaring can be a tough, isolated and hazardous career. The service commences at 10.15 and lasts for approximately 50 minutes after which all attending are invited to stay on for some wine, soft drinks and some finger food in the church.

all oveR thE woRlD as We mArK 160 yeArs Of cElebRatiNg sEafaRers reLy oN evEry DaY who worK tiReleSsly to BrinG us gooDs wE Sea Sunday is a special time for us to recognise and thank all seafarers who work under extremely difficult and dangerous circumstances. Loneliness, isolation, abandonment, limited contact with family and even shipwreck are just some of the conditions seafarers often face. The Mission to Seafarers is proud to have supported and cared for seafarers for the last 160 years and we are passionate about providing crucial and urgent support to the 1.5 million seafarers across the globe.

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This year, representing our Patron, The Lord Bishop of London, our guest preacher will be the Archdeacon of London, The Venerable Nicholas Mercer, Vicar General for the London College of Bishops, Prebendary of St Paul’s Cathedral, and Priest in Charge of St. Botolph Without Bishopsgate (Diocese of London). So we extend a special invitation to all, assuring that a warm welcome awaits you at this annual service in Bishopstone Village. Christopher Laycock, St Andrew’s Church PCC, Bishopstone Village

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While many of us may be familiar with the more common wildlife in our gardens, it’s worth remembering that we occasionally get more unusual visitors. Spotting an albino squirrel (photo right) the other morning (19th May), the first we’ve ever seen, set me thinking of the more out-of-theordinary visitors we’ve had over the years.

Although the greater spotted woodpecker is quite a regular on the peanut feeder, we’ve only ever had visits from a green woodpecker (photo left) on two occasions (both in 2007), each time spending a good half hour seeking out ants in the lawn. Cold weather can also bring unusual sightings - during the snow of January 2010 we had a flock of around 60 fieldfares (photo right), accompanied by a few redwings, converging on and stripping our crab apple tree. Waxwings are also another rarity (photo left), only ever visiting our garden once in 2011, but they were surprisingly tolerant of nearby human activity. Another visitor over a period of a couple of weeks during May 2009 was a green parakeet (photo top right). It’s regarded as a pest in parts of London, and although it demolished our peanut feeder with its vicious beak, I thought it was

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MEMBERS’ NOTICE BOARD The next social evening is to be held at 7pm on Thursday 28th July at St Leonard’s Church Hall and will be addressed by Wing Commander Patrick Coulcher. Patrick has been a regular speaker for several years and on this occasion his talk is entitled ‘My Forty Years as an RAF Pilot’.The 3rd coach outing of the season is a visit to Great Dixter – House & Gardens plus Merriments Garden & Nursery, both great places to visit for their flowers & trees. The big event of the summer is the 114th Horticultural Show which is at Seaford Head School, Arundel Road on 13th August. Members can download entry forms from the website for the 101 different classes included. Classes for children are open too.The show is open to the public from 1.30 - 4pm with £1 entry. Light refreshments and stalls are also available. All details about the Society are available on the website seafordhorti.com

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to fund these would need the sponsorship of local businesses and/or individuals. Special thanks go to Europlants Ltd for once again supplying and planting the stunning displays, ranging from the hanging baskets and fountain planters in Broad Street, to the arrangements in Church Street and the boat on Station Approach.

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Seaford Town Council took over the scheme in 2014 and felt it was an important part of the scenery in the town centre to be maintained. The Council is looking at options for further floral displays, planters and beds across the town, but in order

At our June meeting our Chairman, Georgie Wall, ran a splendid workshop entitled ‘Something for Nothing’, which gave us all lots of ideas about how to use every day containers in order to create very surprising and interesting results. Everyone taking part realised an unknown spark of creativity and it was a most enjoyable and successful afternoon. This month on 21st July we are holding our annual Garden Party and Cream Tea in the delightful garden of one of our members. Tickets are on sale at £4 and if you would like to come, please contact one of us to request a ticket. This promises to be a most agreeable afternoon. There will be stalls, plants for sale and a quiz, and a special request has been made for clement weather! Many of our members are preparing their entries for the Seaford Horticultural Show on Saturday 13th August. This is always a feast for the eyes, not just in the flower arranging show, but also in the exhibits of fruit, vegetables, crafts and produce. Our meeting on 18th August is a demonstration by Stephanie Laing entitled ‘A Wood Affair’ and this promises to be a most enjoyable afternoon.

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Nothing up top? We can help There are a lot of bungalows in Seaford and Bishopstone (just in case you hadn’t noticed). We’ve been selling and renting bungalows since 1987 and there’s not much we don’t know about them (especially after researching this article). Their name comes from the Hindi word ‘bangla’, meaning ‘belonging to Bengal’. It was used to describe the detached cottages built for early European settlers in India. They proved extremely popular with members of the Raj seeing them as promoting a healthy lifestyle, probably because they were often set in expansive and lush grounds. When the settlers returned back to the UK they waxed lyrical about bungalows. According to the BBC the first development of homes sold as ‘bungalows’ in the UK opened in 1869 in Westgate, on the north coast of Kent. The following year, a more ambitious project began at nearby Birchington. These were marketed and sold as retreats for wealthy Londoners. Over the following years the one-level buildings spread rapidly but not everyone was a fan. In fact a journalist called Thomas Sharp described them back in 1932 as ‘standing for all that is vile and contemptible.’ While Mr Sharp may have had a bee in his bonnet about bungalows, their appeal remains strong, despite the numbers being built in the UK every year dropping drastically. According to the National House Building Council, in 1996 seven per cent of newly built homes were bungalows. In 2014 this figure was just one per cent. This is because land prices are at a premium, meaning developers want to maximise their return by building ever higher to accommodate more homes. We see a real demand and desire for bungalows from people looking to buy in Seaford and Bishopstone. The lack of supply means they hold their prices superbly well and have many of the lifestyle benefits

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54 Stafford Road, Seaford BN25 1UB August 20th 21st 27th 28th 29th Sept 3rd 4th – 11am to 5pm The Lewes Artwave Festival is almost here and as it approaches, the Stafford Road Open House is in full swing to present another stunning show. Residents of Seaford, East Sussex and beyond have come to expect a high standard of art from our Open House, and we promise not to disappoint. We have nine new artists and makers plus our most popular artisans from previous years. Our well known names include Diane Costello, Margaret Westwood, Anne Pickering and Liz Cottingham. Their fans can be confident of finding something they love from their stunningly crafted handbags, scarves and silver jewellery.

beach scenes onto wooden gifts and Jacky decorates French furniture. Last but not least, new this year we welcome the Silver Sisters who make jewellery with silver and semi-precious stones. As regulars will know, Wendy Rowcroft really knows how to bake great cakes! She will be here with her teas and cafetières to accompany these tasty delights. For those who love rock ’n’ roll, Vinyl Mike will be selling records and Robin’s Second Chance shed is having a half price sale! Robin has also made new healing crystal hangings for the home and garden, which she is excited to showcase. And finally, if you have young children please bring them with you – we will have a Kids Corner set up for them with a sand tray, toys and games. Images from top: Fish by Kate Elworthy; Shopper by Diane Costello; Painting by Sally Mae Joseph; Handbag by Hilary Elworthy.

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Seaford Rotary Club received a request in March from Seaford Community Garden for financial help to replace their polytunnel which ‘had now served its time’. Seaford Community Garden also requested labouring help from the Club to dismantle and remove the existing tunnel, and to erect the new polytunnel. Thus on Tuesday 24th May six intrepid Rotarians arrived at the Seaford Community Garden at Crouch Lane to assist in the installation of the new polytunnel. The existing polythene was stripped from the supporting frame.The edges of the polythene were buried in damp soil around the perimeter frame and this necessitated recovery of the soil from all four sides to enable removal of the old polythene.The timbers holding the membrane around the doors were removed and the supporting wires to the frame were retensioned.After protective tape was applied to the frame, it was ready for the new polythene cover to be installed. The roll of polythene was taken to the adjacent Crouch Gardens and unrolled. The size of the roll when unrolled amazed the intrepid Rotarians. One considered the extent of the polythene to be greater than his garden. The sheet was refolded as a large concertina, carried back to the Community Garden to be hoisted over the frame and pulled out to cover the frame and laid into the empty trenches around the perimeter. Slots were cut to provide door access to inside the polytunnel and the sheet stretched over the frame.The soil was replaced over the new polythene and spiked through to provide drainage. The reminder of the work could be completed by Seaford Community Garden, and so as the new polytunnel was substantially complete the Rotarians enjoyed refreshments of hot dogs provided by Seaford Community Garden.

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Boot, Craft and Produce Fair

The first of the 2016 season of Seaford Rotary Clubs’ Boot, Craft & Produce Fairs took place at Martello Fields on Sunday 22nd May. Although rain in the early morning had been forecast, the morning was dry and the clouds gave way to blue sky as the morning progressed. The Fair was very well attended with 50 pitch holders selling a wide variety of goods such as framed cricket prints, vinyl records, furniture, clothes, cards from original artwork, golf and tennis balls, books, jigsaw puzzles, tools as well as an assortment of collectables including Star Wars posters and a model dalek. Produce available included fresh vegetables, plants, jams and pickles and farm produced fruit juices. Additionally, the public were very generous and our buckets contained plenty of welcome donations. Together with the pitch fees (still at only £8 for a large pitch) and our takings from our own Rotary Club stall we raised over £880 which we will put to good use for worthy causes. The next Seaford Rotary, Craft and Produce Fair will be held on Sunday 3rd July and we look forward to seeing you there.

Review of Seaford Rotary Club Year 2015/16

The number of members of the Club increased from 34 to 43, an increase of 26.5%.

Fund Raising

The Club raised a total in excess of £18,500 during the year. The Santa Sleigh was the highlight of the year. Club members’ huge effort was rewarded not only with the generous donations but also by the smiles and laughter from the very young. The year 2015 was our best ever year for the Boot, Craft and Produce Fairs, despite the April fair being cancelled due to bad weather and proceeds from the July fair being affected by inclement conditions.The overall sum raised increased by 25% compared with the previous year.There

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was aslo a significant contribution from the general public via our collection buckets.

and to equip a school in Zambia with a set of Happy Readers structured reading programme.

Other successful fundraising events included the Tavern in the Tent joint venture with the Martello Rotary Club on Armed Forces Day, and management of car parking for the South Coast Triathlon and Half-Marathon. Although tickets were sold at the September and October Boot, Craft and Produce Fairs, the change to slots available from Morrisons for selling Grand Charity Raffle tickets may have affected the number of tickets sold.All the prize winners came from Seaford.

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The Grand Charity Quiz in April 2016 was won by the Welly Wanderers defeating by two points the previous champions the Outlaws. The Club was allocated slots in the first week of April 2016 for the Arlington Bluebell Walk.Very few bluebells were in bloom however, which, combined with unpleasant weather on the second day, resulted in low visitor numbers. Club members continued to support the ‘jars of loose coin’ programme to raise funds as part of the Rotary International Polio Eradication Project.

Donations

Support was provided to 21 local organisations for a variety of activities from enabling provision of Seaford Town football team kit to sponsoring Seaford Community cinema tickets for elderly residents in care homes. The President’s Donation was made to Waves Seaford. The largest donation was for the provision of a Sensory Room for Seeability.The resulting joy on the faces of the staff and participants was tremendous.

The Club supported a wide range of events for young people in Seaford including two students on the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards week, Seaford’s Young Mayor, and the Safety in Action week for primary schools held at Newhaven Fort. One of the continuing successes is the Young Musicians Competition. The overall winner was Kira Geoghegan younger sister of Bethany Geoghegan, the 2014 winner.Matt Flood, the 2015 winner progressed through the District final to come second in the Regional Competition. The Club provided assistance with reading at Seaford Head and Annecy Primary schools, and from January, Seaford Primary school.Maths assistance at Seaford Head school was re-established. The number of entries for the Young Photographers completion almost doubled from the initial competition in 2015. Two new competitions for young persons were instigated, one for Young Artists in four age categories from under 7 to 18 years, and the second in conjunction with the local primary schools for Young Writers. Photos l-r: Seaford Community Garden; Boot Craft and Produce Fair; The Welly Wanderers; Young Musicians Competition.

The second-largest donation was made for a Children with Cancer day which was a huge success. Support was also provided to UK charities providing support overseas.This included the Tea Leaf Trust for classroom renovation in their newly acquired building in Sri Lanka, Bansang Hospital, Gambia for a major upgrade of the building electrics necessary following small electrical fires; to enable purchase of a fibreglass fishing boat to replace those destroyed by Typhoon Yolanda in December 2013 To advertise in Seaford Scene please call 01273 710793 or email fran@seafordscene.co.uk

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La Grande Corbiere Lucy Normandy France Farmhouse B&B. Double en-suite accomodation only 65 euros total, to include breakfast. Superb home cooked five course dinner only 22 euros to include wine, using all our own produce.

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ROTTINGDEAN WHITEWAY CENTRE

Adult Education & Leisure Courses 2016-‐17 Autumn Term: September 26-‐December 09 MUSIC & THE ARTS Benjamin Britten: music, text, drama; The Rise of the Symphony; The Renaissance in Europe: Giotto to El Greco; Living Interiors; Art & Visual Culture 1950-‐2010; French Classical Drama; The Birth of Drama in Ancient Greece HISTORY/LANDSCAPE/PEOPLE The History of Money; Roman Gaul; Burning Issues of the Day; Introduction to Buddhism; Hastings 950: the impact of the Norman Conquest of 1066; Hearth & Home: aspects of Sussex housing history; What price Freedom? LEISURE/SKILLS Accelerated Bridge Lessons; Managing your Money; Drawing & Painting with Lucy Parker; Writers' Workshop; Marine & Landscape Watercolour Technique; Ballroom & Latin Social Dancing; Botanical Drawing & Painting; Computer Club ; Drawn to Art; Life Drawing & Portrait Painting LANGUAGES French for Beginners; Lingua e Cultura Italiana; Refresh your Italian; Mathematics in Action; L'Italiano per l'Opera; Advanced French COURSE FEES: £80 per 10-‐week term Prospectuses available at Rottingdean Whiteway Centre, local and central libraries, and at rwc.org.uk Enquiries: rwcinformation@gmail.com or 07795 483 831 An Enrolment Day will be held at The Library, The Grange, Rottingdean, on Saturday, 10th September, 10.00-‐15.00

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Time to catch up with what’s new over the past few months. We’re really pleased with the success of our Wednesday After School session for Years Six and Seven, which runs from 3.30 to 5.30 pm. The enthusiastic and empathetic leadership of Millie Boon and a team of volunteers has enabled our young people to make good use of all our facilities with sports hall, kitchen, craft area and lounge all being put to good use every week. We’ve also been able to fund specialist sessions, with graffitti art proving very popular, and we hope to be able in future to be supportive of any other areas of interest which young people suggest. The Youth Forum continues to thrive under the vigorous chairmanship of Jess Batchelor, our Young Mayor. In recent weeks they have linked with Seaford Seniors for an energetic Zumba session (thanks, Louise Cave), although the energy level needed did appear to restrict the number of Seniors up for the challenge! They’ve also met up with other Youth Forums at Ringmer and several

of them have attended an Open College Network leadership course. In mid-June they will have undertaken a sponsored walk in aid of ‘CRY’, a charity supporting families where a family member has suffered a cardiac arrest. It’s a privilege to work alongside young people who are genuinely interested in responding to the needs of others, linking the generations, and improving what the town has to offer. Perhaps most significantly we have now started a junior Youth Forum, currently for Years Six and Seven, and they have run a Cake Sale for CRY at Chyngton School to make others aware of their existence. Hopefully this will ensure the long term future of the Forum. Other groups continue to flourish and the Centre is well used but, looking ahead, we have ideas for activity – driven sessions for seniors on a Thursday evening in response to their identified interests, although we will need to find volunteers to drive these sessions. Roger Daw – Chair, Mercread Youth Centre

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medals, including bronze, silver and gold. It was a long day for us coaches, 14 hours, but every second was worth it to watch the gymnasts put all their hard work and dedication into play. SGA welcomes the public to come and see our facilities and what we can offer to young local sports enthusiasts, or even those interested in becoming part of our valuable coaching team. For any enquiries please contact our club secretary on 07591122651.

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SHAKESPEARE SUMMER SCHOOL

Monday 1st August to Friday 5th August at Seaford Little Theatre, 4 Steyne Road Seaford BN25 1HA. Lead Tutor Jack Shepherd

Can you afford to miss out on a unique experience to work with one of the foremost Shakespearean actors of his time, studying the greatest playwright of all time...and have loads of fun too ? The Players Collective is offering a Pro/Am Summer School from 1st to 5th August, 2016 to celebrate the 400th Anniversary of our greatest playwright, William Shakespeare. There will be five days of intensive workshops, culminating in two mini performances of The Tempest and Measure for Measure. There will be a choice of workshops each day. The workshops will be led by renowned actor Jack Shepherd, and facilitated by professional tutors qualified in theatre and education. We now have two additional tutors on board: Padraig Breathnach who specialises in voice and singing. He trained at the English National Opera and has worked as an actor, singer, guitarist and song writer for film and theatre. His latest album included working with Bill Wyman of The Who. Padraig is a composer and teacher of exceptional ability who plans to work on music of the Elizabethan period, having composed a score for Measure for Measure, one of the featured works on the Summer School curriculum. He will run workshops in Madrigals and singing. Anna Carlisle Haynes, who is an internationally renowned teacher of Laban movement who is currently writing a book on the life and work of Rudolph Laban.

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The six tutors who all live in East Sussex are prepared to give their combined wisdom and experience to a summer school in Seaford. Jack Shepherd (photo) is our lead tutor. The summer school will be exciting and innovative with an emphasis on making Shakespeare come alive, and will incorporate workshops for all disciplines in the theatre, including Acting, Voice, Laban movement, Text interpretation, Singing, Directing, Design, Scenic Painting and Technical Skills. The Shakespeare Summer School is open to applicants over 18, although applicants over 16 will be considered, if they have relevant experience. All applicants must be fluent English speakers. The Shakespeare Summer School is ideal for anyone planning on applying to drama schools this year and next. Applicants have to prepare a Shakespeare monologue as part of the audition process for all the major drama schools and university drama departments. We are now offering a special discount for applicants under 25 years old. The cost will be £320. Applicants will need to send a £50 Deposit made out to: Shakespeare Summer School. Seaford Little Theatre is a well-equipped theatre, 3 minutes from the sea and the town. There is free car parking on the sea front. Course Fees: The total cost for the week’s course is £375, which includes refreshments. A £50 deposit will secure your place with a cheque made out to ‘Shakespeare Summer School’. Accommodation is not included but there are many places to stay in and around Seaford, including Air BnB both in Seaford and nearby Newhaven. Seaford Tourist Information Centre can help with this. All enquiries to Patricia Pape – Email: tricia.pape@ gmail.com Mobile: 07948 715876. Tricia can send you out an application form on request. Either email or text her. Please recycle this magazine when you have finished with it.

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ST GEORGE GIVES STARFISH A NEW COMPUTER At the St George’s Day celebrations in Alfriston this year for the Seahaven Branch of The Royal Society of St George, Ann and David Blight of the Sussex- based Starfish Project were asked if there was anything the branch could do to help. They immediately said that their computer was at the end of its useful life and they would appreciate a new one. Starfish Project provides support for recovering Stammerers, a service that has had life changing benefits to so many people over the years. Seahaven Branch RSSG has helped out with gifts before so the request was quickly granted. As a result on Wednesday 18th May, branch president Laurie Holland and branch chairman, Bob Peedle MBE, attended the Boship Lions Hotel to present the new computer. This happened on the first day of a new three-day course and so they were able to see how the wonderful training and lifetime support works. Stammering can hold back many a person from achieving a good career and in having meaningful social contact – Starfish aims to give them back their lives.

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President Laurie Holland said, ‘The work of Starfish is so important and I have been privileged to see so many cases of how it has enhanced not just the young but also the more mature in getting on with their lives. I have nothing but admiration for the work of Ann and David Blight.’ Photo: Ann and David Blight of the Starfish Project receiving the new computer from Laurie Holland, President of the Seahaven Branch of The Royal Society of St George.

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St Andrew’s Church Concert

On 8th July at 7.30pm, St Andrew’s Church, Bishopstone, continues its tradition of hosting concerts by distinguished musicians from the South East with an Evening of Traditional and Classical Spanish Guitar Music by Sussex virtuoso Mark Jennings. Having started playing guitar at an early age, Mark attended the London College of Music, where he studied under the renowned Carlos Bonell. He later studied with Gary Ryan at The Royal College of Music and followed this with further studies at Trinity College of Music under such notable teachers as Paul

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Bishopstone Summer FÊte This is a traditional day for all the family, with Seaford Silver Band, on going refreshments, including beer tent, lots of interesting stalls and activities, a fun dog show, and Punch and Judy shows at 1pm and 3pm. Bookings for a pitch for small local independent craft type businesses currently being taken. (£20, need to bring own table and any other requirements). We would also welcome games/activities for young people. We want this to be a happy day for all the family to enjoy. We would gratefully accept donations of books, bric a brac, (not electrical goods or large heavy articles) toys and games, plants, linens, craft materials and unwanted gifts before the fête and on the day. The proceeds are for the on-going maintenance of the much loved ancient parish church of St Andrew in Bishopstone, which will be open to all to enjoy the unique atmosphere and listen to organ music. Enquiries please to Jane on 01323 898209 or Sue on 01323 491931.

Gregory, Forbes Henderson and Graham Devine. He also holds degrees from Birkbeck and University Colleges of London University. Mark is in demand for concerts across the United Kingdom and combines his performances with his teaching post at Christ’s Hospital School at Horsham. Tickets are available from Jim Taylor 01323 490038 and from Newberry Tully Estate Agents,

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New venture for Crypt Arts@theCrypt has taken a giant leap towards self-management. Only the day after the first annual meeting of the new organisation set up to run the popular Church Street gallery, it was granted charity status. This means the trustees can now go ahead with plans to take over the lease from current owners, Seaford Town Council. Currently the Crypt’s only income is from hiring and from Friends’ subscriptions, but charity status brings the advantages of lower VAT, negligible business rate and an ability to apply for funding elsewhere. At the meeting chair Phil Duncan said: ‘Like all local authorities Seaford Town Council funds are very limited; nearly all premises, like the Old Town Hall, the golf course, the Martello, are all going to be self-funded, running committees. They are very keen for us to take control. One of the key things is that all funds will come back into improving the gallery. (any funds we do have at the moment go back to the town council and may not be spent on the gallery). ‘By taking over the gallery we can steer the way arts are seen in the town. We have already made good links with the Barn Theatre and with groups within Lewes District Council area. For instance, the old Harvey’s building in Lewes approached us about a project, so we can start to expand without loss of control. ‘Becoming a charity will demonstrate our intent, will be helpful to get grants and add weight. The charitable purposes are rightly very rigorous and include making the Undercroft, an ancient monument, free and available.’

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Each of the trustees has a particular role, for example Kathleen Dawson drew up the charitable status document, but people with legal expertise and experience are still needed to help in applying for funding, and it is hoped that the community will assist in other roles too. ‘The role of the Friends is now even more important. We have to be held to account by the community of Seaford and would like you to tell us what the Crypt should be doing. Help us by engaging with all activities of Friends. Take on volunteer roles without becoming a formal trustee. Hold us to account to make sure we are doing what we should do.” Brian Millar, responsible for outreach into the community, said the gallery now had a mission to cross-fertilise individual arts groups, for example by working with the Community Cinema to show arts films, getting people to talk about art and to have fun while doing it, said Phil. Current plans include an exhibition of the work of 90-year-old print maker Maureen Black, who retired to Seaford, shared with the rather younger Jill Day. There will be an exhibition of Friends’ work and Big Draw workshop sessions planned for Saturday mornings in winter. A couple of slots during the year are being reserved to provide free use for schools, this year for Seaford Head and Cradle Hill. Also on the cards are lectures from working artists and small musical events in the Undercroft. ‘Our vision is to have Arts@theCrypt open every day of the week. We are all working towards that, said. Phil

For more info on the gallery go to: www.thecryptgallery.com Photo: Trustees, left to right: Nicola Auster, Chris Hesketh, Kathleen Dawson, Phil Duncan, Brian Millar, Ben Warren and Andrea Hargreaves.

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Church Lane Tea Room On July 10th we will be celebrating our 2 year anniversary and would like to say a big thankyou to all of our customers

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Hello everyone,

On 28th May 2016 we refereed for the Seahaven Lionesses’ Annual Sports Tournament which is held every year at the Downs Leisure Centre. The results for the evening were: Rottingdean/Saltdean Lewes Adur East Brighton Seahaven Newhaven/Peacehaven/Seaford

Well done to Rottingdean/Saltdean. The very sad news is that the Seahaven Lioness club, along with all the other Lioness clubs will close on 30th June 2016. All the clubs will merge with their local Lions clubs. It’s a sign of the changing times with people having less time to support their local community clubs. Seaford Kurlers have helped with their sports event from the very first one. The Seahaven Lionesses have always been very generous to Seaford Kurlers and have very kindly donated their raffle money from the event to our club. The Lionesses donated £62 from Saturday night’s raffle. A big thank you to them from Seaford Kurlers. Maybe some of the Lionesses that have enjoyed the Kurling would like to join Seaford Kurlers and continue the sport with us. Our club is trying to arrange a trip out in August through Lynn’s Travel. Hopefully to Arundel to visit the Wildfowl Centre and have a cruise on the river. Contact details for Seaford Kurlers: Secretary June Wood, 01323 895376, email sally1989@tiscali.co.uk We meet every Tuesday at the Downs Leisure Centre, Seaford from 2pm until 4pm. The annual membership is £5 and the weekly subs are £2.50.

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WHAT’S ON IN JUly?

Sat 18th June - Sun 3rd July ‘Solstice!’ - Sussex Arts Collective Arts@theCrypt, 23 Church St 11am - 5pm (Mon-Sat), 12 noon - 3pm (Sun). Celebrate the best of local art and craft and the summer solstice with the Collective at their summer exhibition. www.thecryptgallery.com www.sussexartscollective.com

Friday 1st Seaford Community Cinema The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7pm. AGM (members only) plus film ‘The Martian’, cert. 12A. Tickets £6/£5/£3.50. Advance booking from Seaford Tourist Information or www.seafordcinema.org Open Mic/Jam Sessions The Seven Sisters, Alfriston Rd 8.30pm. Perform or jam with some great local musicians. Full PA/keys etc. supplied. www. facebook.com/seahavenopenmic Saturday 2nd Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club TBC VHF Radio course. Time and venue TBC. www.nssc.org.uk

Foundation of Spiritual Healing and Guidance St James’ Clubhouse, Blatchington Road 2pm - 4pm. Free healing, qualified approved healers in attendance. No appointment Tea and cakes. Donations welcome. Tel: 01323 896192 www.facebook.com/Thefshg Historic Guided Tour: Alfriston The Market Cross, Alfriston 2pm. With local historian Kevin Gordon. Tickets £5, from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church St. www.sussextalks.co.uk The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Full House. Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Saturday 2nd - Thursday 14th ‘Adventures in Art: a Retrospective’ - Giglia Sprigge (featuring Ray Maw) Hop Gallery, Castle Ditch Lane, Lewes 11am - 4.30pm (Tues-Sat), 12 noon - 4.30pm (Sun) plus exhibition celebration and meet the artists 12.30pm - 3pm Sat 2nd only. Various styles of work by Giglia Sprigge, including oils, acrylics, collage and cut cardboard, plus pots by Ray Maw. Free. www.hopgallery.com

Garage Sale Trail Heathfield Road and Bainbridge Close 9am. Garage/yard sales held by a Sunday 3rd Boot, Craft and Produce Fair number of households. Email: mulliganphilip@yahoo.co.uk Martello Fields, Seaford 7.30am (stallholders, pitch £8), Historic Guided Tour: Seaford 9am - 1pm (public). Free parking, Seaford Tourist Information refreshments available. Centre, 37 Church Street www.seafordrotary.org.uk 10.30am. With local historian Lewes Model Railway Exhibition Kevin Gordon. Tickets £5, from Priory School, Mountfield Road, Seaford Tourist Information Lewes Centre. www.sussextalks.co.uk 10am - 4.30pm. Model railway Newhaven Lifeboat Summer layouts in a variety of scales Fête Huggetts Green, West from tiny Z gauge to O gauge, Quay, Newhaven plus trade stands. Many layouts 12 noon - 4pm. Family fun with new to the exhibition circuit. bouncy castle, eclectic stalls and Free parking. Entry £5 (adult)/£2 displays and Grand Prize Raffle. (child), £12 (family 2+2). Lifeboat House open for visitors. Tel: 07595 255150 www.rnli.org/newhavenbranch Historic Guided Tour: Tidemills Lunchtime Concert The Buckle Car Park, Seaford St Leonard’s Church, Church St 10.30am. With local historian 1pm. Jack Redman, organ. Kevin Gordon. Tickets £5, from Free event self-supported by Seaford Tourist Information donations. Centre, 37 Church St. www.seafordparish.org.uk www.sussextalks.co.uk

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RNLI Newhaven Lifeboat and Coastguard Helicopter Display Seaford Beach, Seaford Bay 10.30am (approx) - 12 noon. See the lifeboat in action, with live commentary. Subject to operational requirements. Free to watch, donations appreciated. www.rnli.org/newhavenbranch Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford Lewes Raft Race. 11am. Summer Class Series 1&2. 2pm. PM Series, Race 2. www.nssc.org.uk Vintage Tea Party Bates Green Farm, Arlington 2.30pm - 4.30pm. Entertainment from Seaford Silver Band, plus tombola and raffle. In aid of Mary’s Meals, Macmillan Cancer Support and Sea Cadets. Tickets £15, please book in advance. Tel: 01323 491566, email: pippa.logan@virgin.net Splash Point Jazz Club The View, Seaford Head Golf Club, Southdown Road 4pm. Mike Piggott, violin. www.splashpointjazz.club

Thursday 7th Open Garden The Long House, Westdean BN25 4AL 2pm - 5pm. Proceeds to the National Gardens Scheme. Admission £5, children free. Free parking in village. Home made teas and plants for sale. Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 5pm. WOW (Women On Water). www.nssc.org.uk 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 Friday 8th St Andrew’s Church Concert St Andrew’s Church, Bishopstone 7.30pm. An evening of traditional and Classical Spanish Guitar Music by Sussex virtuoso Mark Jennings. Tickets £120 from 01323 490038 or Newberry Tully Estate Agents, Church Street, Seaford.

Friday 8th & Saturday 9th Seaford Youth Drama presents The Vegetable Plot and The Last Flower Crossways Church, Steyne Road 7pm. The Vegetable Plot by Chris Stanley and The Last Flower by Tuesday 5th Seaford Natural History Society James Thurber. Tickets adults £5, children under 12 £1, from Frog Firle Farm, Alfriston Road Newberry Tully Estate Agents, 53 10am. Members only. See Church Street or Seaford News, membership card for details. 6 Broad Street or 01323 892023 Tel: 01323 893526 www.seafordnaturalhistory.org.uk or on the door. A donation will be given to Cancer Research in Seaford Head Probus Club memory of a past student. Seaford Golf Club, Blatchington Saturday 9th Monthly meeting and lunch for Ashurst Road Street Event members and guests. Ashurst Road, Seaford Tel: 01323 896373 10.30am - 2.30pm. Mini open East Blatchington Lectures garden trail, table top sale, giant St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Rd rabbits, refreshments, and plants 2.30pm. ‘George Sand’ by and preserves for sale. In aid Rosemary Leech. Admission £7, of national and local Muscular incl. refreshments. Dystrophy charities. Wednesday 6th The Royal British Legion Club Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Claremont Road, Seaford Club Seaford 8.45pm. Koan Brothers. 7.30pm. Wednesday Series 2, Tel: 01323 890154 Race 1. www.nssc.org.uk www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk The Wednesday Group Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd 7.30pm. Wednesday Group meal. Tel: 01323 871292 Monday 4th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 5pm. Cadets 8. www.nssc.org.uk

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Saturday 9th - Sunday 10th Stone Cross Painting Group Stone Cross Memorial Hall, Stone Cross, Pevensey 10am - 4pm (Sat), 10am - 1pm (Sun). Art exhibition and sale. Refreshments, raffle. Free entry.

Monday 11th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 5pm. Cadets 9. www.nssc.org.uk

Tuesday 12th Probus Club of Seaford Macmillan Coastal Garden Trail Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road 12 noon for 12.30pm lunch. Various venues, Hove to East Monthly meeting with 3-course Dean 11am - 5pm. 29 gardens meal and speaker. Tel: 01323 (8 in Seaford) open their gates to raise money for the Macmillan 890418 or 01323 897546 Cancer Support, particularly the The GuestHouse Storytellers Horizon Centre, Brighton. Entry Lifeboat House, Riverside, West £2 per garden or £7 day ticket, Quay, Newhaven payable at first garden visited. 7pm. ‘Entente Cordiale’, with Refreshments and art for sale in Michael Harvey and Pauline several gardens. Down. Stories and music from Tel: 01323 899296 both sides of the channel - vive www.macmillangardentrail.co.uk la différence! Charity event in aid ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ of RNLI Newhaven. Ages 12+. The Synergy Theatre Tickets £10, plus £4 for fish and The Crouch Gardens, Seaford chips. Advance booking required. 7pm. Tickets £12/£10, available Available from Hillcrest Centre from Newberry Tully Estate Café or email: rnlinewhaven. Agents, 52 Church St; society@hotmail.co.uk tel: 01273 301444; online at www.guesthousestorytellers.com www.thesynergytheatre.co.uk Wednesday 13th Saturday 9th - Sunday 17th Seaford Women’s Institute ‘A Journey with Paint, Glass and Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd Clay’ - Herbert Jones 2pm - 4pm. Speaker: Clucky Pete Arts@theCrypt, 23 Church St and His Chicks. Stall: Anything 10.30am - 4pm. Exhibition by floral. Waiting list for new Seaford artist who has spent members. a lifetime engaged with the www.esfwi.org.uk/seaford.html creative arts. Free. www.thecryptgallery.com Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford Sunday 10th 7.30pm. Wednesday Series 2, Sea Sunday Race 2. www.nssc.org.uk Saint Andrew’s Church, Bishopstone Road Seaford & District Stamp Club 10.15am. Service on the lives and Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd sacrifices of seafarers and the 7.30pm. Talk by Dave Hilton support they receive worldwide on ‘Australia etc’. All stamp from the Mission to Seafarers, collectors welcome. which celebrates its 160th Tel: 01323 492433 anniversary this year. Wine, soft www.seafordstampclub.co.uk drinks and finger food provided Seaford Museum & Heritage Soc. after the service. All welcome. Martello Tower, The Esplanade Newhaven & Seaford Sailing 7.30pm. ‘Oh, We Do Like to be Club Seaford Beside the Seaside’, illustrated 11am. Summer Class Series 3&4. talk by Ian Gledhill. £5/£2 2pm. PM Series, Race 3. members. www.nssc.org.uk Tel: 01323 898222 www.seafordmuseum.co.uk Social Dances Hillcrest Centre, Newhaven Thursday 14th 2pm - 4.30pm. Popular sequence, Seahaven RAFA Lunch ballroom, Latin. £5, including tea 12 noon for 12.30pm. Twoand biscuits (first visit free). Tel: course lunch at either the Royal Fred Weston on 01323 898813 British Legion or the White Lion. Book one week in advance by phoning 01323 898907.

Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 5pm. WOW (Women On Water). www.nssc.org.uk Saturday 16th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 10am. Coaching. www.nssc.org.uk Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Summer party. www.nssc.org.uk The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Julie. Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Saturday 16th - Sunday 17th Mays Terracotta Fundraising Horam Manor Farm, Horam, Heathfield 10am - 4pm. A donation from every purchase will go to the Kit Wilson Trust for Animal Welfare. Tel: 01323 847281 www.maysterracotta.com Saturday 16th - Sunday 31st ‘Sussex by the Sea’ Hop Gallery, Castle Ditch Lane, Lewes 11am - 5pm (Tues-Sat), 12 noon - 4pm (Sun) plus exhibition celebration and meet the artists 12.30pm - 2.30pm Sat 16th only. Celebrating the best in local art, craft, design and photography. A diverse collection of beautiful objects with a coastal, nautical and maritime theme. Free. www.hopgallery.com

Friends of Tide Mills meeting Tide Mills 10am - 12 noon. Meet at beach end of old village road. Help us to care for this special place. Email: brian.skinner2@btinternet.com. Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 11am. Summer Class Series 5&6. 2pm. PM Series, Race 4. www.nssc.org.uk Age Concern Seaford Sunday Lunch Club The Downs 60+ Club, Sutton Corner 12.45pm. Warm welcome, roast lunch, desserts, tea/coffee and mints in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. £6. To book tel: 01323 899434 The Joyce Campbell Sunday Lunch Club St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Road 1pm. Sunday roast and gettogether for Seaford senior citizens. £5. Transport can be arranged. To book and further details tel: 01323 892327 Monday 18th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 5pm. Cadets 10. www.nssc.org.uk Tuesday 19th Relaxation, Meditation and Healing Florence House, Southdown Road 9am - 5pm. Relaxation techniques, meditation, yoga, energy work, tarot reading and drumming, with a focus on healing relationships past and/or present. £55. Book by 5th July. Tel: Robin Shell 07956 555688, email: robinshell63@gmail.com

Sunday 17th Seahaven Scouts Boot Sale Martello Fields, Seaford 7.30am (sellers), 8.30am (buyers), Seaford Natural History Society 1pm finish. No food sellers. Seaford Head Tel: 0844 4146086 10am. Meet at South Hill Barn www.SSCH.org.uk car park. Ref: TV504980. Family Roots, Eastbourne & Tel: 01323 893526 District Family History Society www.seafordnaturalhistory.org.uk Family History Day 2016 Ocklynge School,Victoria Drive, Wednesday 20th St James’ Trust (Seaford) AGM Eastbourne 10am - 4.30pm. 30th anniversary St James’ Club House, 11 Blatchington Road celebrations. Postcard stands, 7pm. AGM. Tel: Viv Reynolds commercial genealogical suppliers, family history societies, 01323 492800 refreshments and more. Talks: Newhaven & Seaford Sailing ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’ by Club Seaford Dr Nick Barratt, and ‘Surnames 7.30pm. Wednesday Series 2, - An Introduction’ by Celia Race 3. www.nssc.org.uk Heritage. Admission £3 + £2 per talk, or £6 inclusive. www.eastbournefhs.org.uk

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Thursday 21st Seaford Afternoon Flower Club Seaford 2pm. Garden party and cream tea, held in the delightful garden of one of our members. Entry £4, please call to request a ticket. Tel: 01323 490979 or 01323 894848 Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 5pm. WOW (Women On Water). www.nssc.org.uk Thursday 21st - Weds 27th Friends of the Crypt Arts@theCrypt, 23 Church St Time TBC. Exhibition of works by Friends of the Crypt. Free. www.thecryptgallery.com Friday 22nd Comedy at the Clubhouse Seaford Head Golf Club, Southdown Road 7pm. Monthly comedy night hosted by Julie Jepson. Tickets £10 on the door or in advance from Golf Club and Seaford Tourist Information, 37 Church St. Tel: 07773 522943, email: comedyseaford@outlook.com

Sunday 24th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 11am. Pursuit Race. 2pm. PM Series Race 5. www.nssc.org.uk Tuesday 26th Seaford Sweethearts WI Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road 8pm. Monthly meeting. New members welcome. www.seafordwi.co.uk Wednesday 27th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 7.30pm. Wednesday Series 2, Race 4. www.nssc.org.uk Thursday 28th Seaford & District Horticultural Society St Luke’s Church Hall, Walmer Road 7pm. Members’ social evening. Guest speaker Wing Commander Patrick Coulcher, ‘My Forty Years as an RAF Pilot’. www.seafordhorti.com

Friday 29th Crazy Craftie Bug Event The Old Brickfield, Seaford 11am - 2pm. Activities include Friday 22nd - Saturday 30th willow weaving, bug hunt and ‘Steel Magnolias’ - Seaford Little identification, treasure hunt, splat Theatre with Meeching Amateur the rat and create a poem. Stalls Dramatics with cakes and fruit juice. Bring Seaford Little Theatre, Steyne Rd a picnic! 7.45pm, plus 2.30pm matinée www.facebook.com/oldbrickfield/ Sat 23rd only. Tickets £8/£7 (matinée). Available from Saturday 30th Redgold Opticians, 32 Broad St Newhaven & Seaford Sailing (no credit cards); email: tickets@ Club Piddinghoe Pond seafordlittletheatre.co.uk Sailing Week: Set-up Camp. Enquiries tel: 07984 280067 2.30pm. Saturday Series, Race 1. www.seafordlittletheatre.co.uk www.nssc.org.uk Saturday 23rd Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 10am. Coaching. www.nssc.org.uk

The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. AKA Band (Mel Hayes). Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk

The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Norman Baker. Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk

Sunday 31st Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 11am. Class Championships 1&2. 2pm. PM Series Race 6. www.nssc.org.uk

Saturday 23rd - Friday 29th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond Cadet Week. Camping, courses, racing and games with NSSC Cadets. www.nssc.org.uk

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Sun 31st July - Sun 7th August Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond Sailing Week. Sailing, camping, racing, fun events, evening events, food and bar. www.nssc.org.uk

What’s On Weekly ARTS & CRAFTS

Chinese Painting Group Hellingly Village Hall off A22 Weds: 1 - 4pm. Professional Chinese tutor. Materials available. Beginners and new members welcome. For more details contact: 01273 515452 Drawing for Beginners/ Intermediates Bishopstone Parish Hall, St Andrew’s Church Mon: 1.30 - 3.30pm. Summer course 11th & 18th July, £19. Tel: 01323 370907

Knit & Natter WAVES Centre, 8 Church St. Weds fortnightly: 2pm-3.30pm. If you don’t knit, or indeed crochet, but would like to learn, come along and we will show you how. Tel. 01323 873797 wavesseaford@email: btconnect. com Little Acorn Machine Knitting Club Baptist Church, Belgrave Rd 2nd Fri of month: 2 - 4pm. Tel: Helen Doran on 01323 872218 or email: hdoran@talktalk.net Newhaven Art Club Peacehaven Evangelical Church Mon: 2pm. Members meet to paint and draw together with discussions, demonstrations, life drawing and sketching outdoors. Annual subs. £25. Why not come along and see how you get on? www.newhavenartclub.org.uk

East Sussex Moviemakers 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 Valerie McManus: 07950 904778, Seaford Art Club valmcmanusuk@yahoo.com Downs Leisure Centre www.eastsussexmoviemakers.org Fri: 2 - 4pm. A friendly, active group of enthusiastic, competent Jewellery Classes Seaford Mon: 6 -9pm, Wed: 10am - 2pm, artists. Demonstrations, practical sessions, gallery visits and other Fri: 10am - 2pm. tel 07952 trips. Tel Anne: 01323 491008 195341, email: info@leprevost. http://seafordartclub.weebly.com co.uk, www.leprevost.co.uk Knit & Craft Chyngton Methodist Church Hall, Millberg Road, Seaford Thurs: 2pm - 4pm. All welcome, come and learn new skills making articles for charities. Tel: Viola on 01323 890271

Seaford Photographic Society Chyngton Methodist Church Hall Fri: 7.45pm. September to June. www.SeafordPS.org.uk

Tangle and Mingle Open Art Café, 6 Nevill Road, Rottingdean Tues: 10.30am-12.30pm. Knit & Natter Seaford Little Theatre, Steyne Rd Fun workshop in a relaxed environment to learn the art of Weds: 10am - 12 noon. Knit, Tangling. A mindful form of art natter and crochet. All made to be used in everyday life to welcome. Tel: Eileen on 01323 enhance wellbeing and enable 491638 or Lyn 01323 893412 relaxation. £6 per session, including all materials. Please reserve in advance. Tel: Angela 07961 708718, email: angelachabot@googlemail.com

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CLUBS & ORGANISATIONS Age Concern Seaford 6 Church Street Mon - Fri: 10am - 2pm. Office. Mon - Sat: 10am - 2pm. Shop. We offer the following services for older people: information and support, medical transport, visiting and befriending, contact time, Sunday lunch club. Volunteers required. Tel: 01323 899434 www.ageconcernseaford.btck. co.uk

Cuckmere Valley Transition Group George Inn, Alfriston 1st Thurs of month: 7pm Energy Group meeting. Tel: 01323 870409 email: cuckmere transition@gmail.com www. cuckmerevalleytransition.org.uk

Downs 60+ Club Sutton Corner, Seaford (Old Flint Building, grounds of Downs Leisure Centre) 10am-12 noon and 2-4pm. Mon am: Art, snooker. pm: Snooker, table tennis, Phase 10. Tues am: Snooker, art, keep fit (10.30-11.30) pm: Rummykub, Air Cadets table tennis, social. Weds am: 1218 Sqn. Air Training Corps Art, snooker, choir (10.30Transit Road, Newhaven 11.30), lunch club 12.30pm pm: Mon & Thurs: 7 - 9.30pm. Snooker, craft & chat. Thurs am: Aged 13 to 17 and interested Art, Scrabble, snooker, exercise in aviation? Come along any & line dancing pm: Art, snooker. evening. Tel: 01273 513218 Fri am: Art, snooker pm: Table Bipolar UK Support Group tennis Sat am: Table tennis, St James Trust, 11 Blatchington snooker. Monthly discussion Road 2nd Weds of month: group and occasional minibus 1.30pm-3.30pm. Information trips. Visit twice to see if and support for individuals you like us, then pay £50 for affected by bipolar, including the year; no more to pay for friends, family and carers. unlimited visits (excl. lunch). www.bipolaruk.org Come along on Tues 10am -12 noon or tel: Civil Service Pensioners Alliance 01323 896422 Seaford Constitutional Club, Emotional Wellbeing Courses Crouch Lane Countywide 1st Tues of month: 10am. Friendly chat inc. group business Weekdays: times and days vary; email for info. FREE. and info on pensions/benefits/ socials & days out. Refreshments. Email: healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk Clinton Centre Café www.sussexcommunity.org.uk Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Foodies Tues: 10am - 11.30am. Coffee/ Denton Island Community tea and biscuit or toast and Centre, Newhaven butter, £1. Tel: 01323 873262 Weds: 3.45pm-5.15pm (termCoffee Morning & Bring & Buy time only). We welcome families St Luke’s Church Hall, Walmer Rd and children of all ages. Join in Weds: 10am - 12 noon with cookery, arts and crafts activities and share your ideas. Coffee Pot Chyngton Methodist Church Hall Tel: Lucy or Carly 01273 517250 Thurs: 10 - 11.30am. Assorted www.sussexcommunity.org.uk items on sale. Disabled access. Friendly atmosphere. French Conversation by the Tel: 01323 891534 Fireside Alfriston Mon: 7pm - 8pm. Confidence Building Sussex Downs College, Denton Thurs: 1pm - 2pm. Drop-in session for all levels. £6 per hour. Island, Newhaven For information and bookings Weds: 10am - 3pm. Booking tel: 01323 871492 or email mandatory. Tel 01273 516032, babette@cosmofil.com email: healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk Growing Old Disgracefully Group Various venues Cooking Courses 2nd Fri of month: 2 - 4pm. Newhaven, Peacehaven & Monthly activities and talks for Hailsham women. For more details tel: Weds: times and days 01323 490154 vary; email for info. FREE. Email: healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk www.sussexcommunity.org.uk

Happiness Workshop Intensive Sussex Downs College, Denton Island, Newhaven Thurs: 10am - 3.30pm. Booking mandatory. Tel 01273 516032, email: healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk The Havens Day Clubs for Over 65s Kempton House, Peacehaven Tues: 10am-3pm, or half day. Newhaven Age Concern Club Weds: 10am-3pm, or half days Care, support, friendship and respite care. Run by Age UK East Sussex. Tel Nicola on 07850 987131, Lewes office 01273 476704 www.ageukeastsussex.org.uk HIVE Youth Club Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Fri: 7.15 - 8.45pm. (School year 7 – sixth form). Games, activities, workshops, pool, table football, table tennis, Xbox, Playstation, instruments, social events and trips out, advice, encouragement & guidance. Annual membership £5 (excl. social events and trips). Term time only. Tel: 01323 896009 www.seafordbaptistchurch.org.uk

Mercread Youth Centre Mercread Road, Seaford Mon: 6pm - 7pm. Seaford Youth Forum. Tues: 3.30pm - 5.30pm. Juniors Youth Club (Year 8 & 9), £1. Weds: 3.30 - 6pm. After School Club (Year 6 & 7), £1. Thurs: 3.30pm - 5.30pm. Mercread Youth Centre Mercread Road, Seaford T.O.A.S.T. Girls Only Group, £1. 6.30pm - 8.30pm. Seniors Youth Club (Year 9+), £1. For more details contact Roger Daw on 01323 892531 Bank/HSBC Retirees Group Lansdowne Hotel, Eastbourne Last Thurs of month: 10.30am - 12 noon. Calling all retired members. Coffee, tea and biscuits with friendly people.Tel Mrs Doreen Woodward-Davies 01323 898907 Mitchell House Monday Tea Club 43 Lexden Drive Mon: 3 - 4.30pm. Tea, chat and a game or two. 50p and extra charge to play games (for prize funding). Tel: 01323 891804

National Trust Seaford Association (NTSA) Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd 3rd Wed of month: 2.30pm. Kids Aloud Illustrated talks on diverse Kingswell, 115-117 Vale Road subjects from October to (Community Church Hall) Fri: 3.45pm - 5.30pm. Free after- March. Outings from spring to autumn plus other social school activities for children and fundraising events. New aged 4-12. All welcome for members welcome. Visitors games, art and stories. Tel: Tina 01323 492833. www.kings-well. £2.50. www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/nt org.uk/kids_aloud.htm Newhaven & District Model Lipreading Classes Railway Club Beach Road, behind Seaford Baptist Church, Harbour railway station Belgrave Road Weds: 7pm. New members Tues: 10am. Newcomers welcome. welcome, first two sessions Email: swd@chasjenka.plus.com free. £21 per six sessions, incl. membership of Hard of Hearing Club. Text: 07519 386035, tel: 01273 585339 L: IVE Youth Club Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Fri: 6 - 7pm. (School year 3 - 6). Games and activities inc. pool, table football, table tennis, games consoles, craft zones, and a tuck shop. Admission £1 inc 50p worth of tuck. First week free. Term time only. Tel: 01323 896009 www. seafordbaptistchurch.org.uk

Newhaven & Seaford Sea Cadets The Old Church, Chapel Street, Newhaven Mon & Fri: 7pm - 9pm (seniors) Fri: 7pm - 9pm (juniors) Newhaven, Peacehaven & Seaford Lions Club White Lion Hotel, Claremont Rd 4th Thurs of month: 8pm meeting. www.npslions.co.uk

Probus Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Rd 2nd Tues of month: 12pm for 12.30pm lunch. Monthly meeting with 3-course meal and speaker. Tel: 01323 890418 or 897546

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The Rotary Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Rd Weds: 12.45 for 1pm. Weekly meeting. Royal Antidiluvian Order of Buffaloes The Royal British Legion, Claremont Road Sun: 3pm. Weekly meetings Tel: 01323 325121 l.dmurray@yahoo.co.uk

Seaford Head Probus Club Seaford Golf Club, Blatchington 1st Tues of month: Monthly lunch for members and guests. Tel: 01323 896373

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 The Royal Society of St George on a wide range of subjects. From Oct to March. Tel: 01323 Monthly events. England’s leading patriotic society. Contact 899932 or 893270 Chairman 01323 899985 or Seaford Martello Rotary Club email: 514928@talktalk.net. Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road Seaford Afternoon Flower Club Mon: 7.15pm for 7.45pm. Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Tel: 01323 891009 or seafordmartellorotary@gmail.com Road 3rd Thurs of month:1.30pm for a 2pm start. Talks, demos, outings, etc. Past and new members welcome. Membership £27 per year. Visitors £5 inc. refreshments per meeting. Tel: Georgie Wall 01323 490979 or Sue Ward 01323 894848 Seaford & District Stamp Club Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd 2nd Weds of month: 7.30pm. Monthly speaker. All stamp collectors welcome. Tel: 01323 890699 www.seafordstampclub.co.uk Seaford Bonfire Society White Lion Hotel, Claremont Rd First Thurs of month: 7pm. Membership and open committee meeting. www.seafordbonfire.co.uk Seaford Bridge Club Downs Leisure Centre Tues:1.30 - 5pm. Duplicate bridge in a friendly atmosphere for intermediates and above. Fri: 6.30 - 10pm. Duplicate bridge for intermediate and above. Tel: 01323 899592 Email: peter.l.parsons@btinternet.com 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

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Seaford Museum & Heritage Society Martello Tower, Seaford Summer opening Sunday & bank hols: 11am-4pm. Weds & Sat: 2pm-4pm. Winter opening Sunday & bank hols: 11am-4pm. Tel: 01323 898222 www.seafordmuseum.co.uk

Seahaven (Evening) Trefoil Guild Evening Meeting Downs Leisure Centre Over 60s Club 3rd Thurs of month: 7.30pm. Tel: 01323 893250

Whist Drive St Thomas More Roman Catholic Church Hall, Sutton Rd Thurs: 1.45pm. £2 inc. tea and biscuits. Tel: 01323 896412

Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club St James’Trust, Blatchington Rd 1st Friday of month: 2.15 - 4pm. Guest speakers and other activities, tea, biscuits, raffle. Local transport may be available at a small cost. Contact Pauline 01323 895216

Who Let the Dads Out? Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 2nd Sat of month: 9.30am - 11.30am. For children 0 to 11years with their dads, granddads and male carers. Tel: 01323 896009

Southdown Bridge Club 60+ Club, Downs Leisure Ctr Weds: 6.30 - 9.45pm. Friendly duplicate bridge for any age. Tel: 01323 892171/896236

community

Spanish Conversation & Coffee Morning Micklefield Way, Thurs: 10am - 11.30am. Qualified and experienced teacher. £15. For more details Tel: 07504 881848 Email: pastorcita24@gmail.com

Seaford Quakers Seaford Little Theatre, Steyne Rd Sun: 10.30 - 11.30am. Meeting for worship followed by refreshments. All welcome. Tel Joyce Bowley on 01323 89241

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

Seaford Social Club for Blind & Partially Sighted People St Peter’s Hall, Belgrave Road 1st Thurs of month: 2-4pm. Entertainment and tea. Tel: ESAB 01323 832252

Summer Italian Seaford Mon: 6pm-7.30pm. Friendly, informal group. Beginners welcome. Tel: Helen 07519 160183 Email: htayl@yahoo.co.uk

Seafordspirit: Seaford Independent Spiritualist Church 3 Warwick Road Tues: 7.30pm - 8.30pm Healing Thurs: 7.30pm Divine Service Friday: 10.30pm - 12 noon Healing Alternate Saturdays: Clairvoyant Evenings 7.30pm Demos/workshops see website. All welcome. Tel 01323 737407 Email: enquiries@seafordspirit. co.uk www.seafordspirit.co.uk

Survivors of Suicide The Matthew 25 Mission, Brodie Hall, Christ Church, Seaside, Eastbourne 2nd Mon: 7pm-8.30pm. Group for people affected by suicide. www.sussexcommunity.org.uk

Seaford Stroke & Caring Club St James’ Trust Clubhouse, Blatchington Rd Mon: 2 - 4pm. Slides, music, quizzes, bingo, tea and homemade cakes. Some transport available. Tel: Joyce Woodgate: 01323 894547 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

Sussex Army Cadet Force No. 2 Platoon (Seaford) Mercread Youth Centre, Mercread Road Mon & Weds: 7.30 - 9.30pm. For ages 12 (school year 8) to 18 yrs. For further information email kevin.falconer@serfca.org or tel: 01273 552222 Sussex Wildlife Trust Various locations in and around Seaford 1st Thurs of month:10am 3pm, Sept to May. For details tel: 07824 151935. Email: sarahquantrill@sussexwt.org.uk www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

East Dean Farmers’ Market East Dean Village Hall Weds: 10am - 12.30pm. 01323 423481 Family Learning Activities Newhaven & Peacehaven Mon, Weds, Thurs: times and days vary; email for info. Free. Email: familylearning@ sussexcommunity.org.uk www.sussexcommunity.org.uk Help with Employment & Training Opportunities Sussex Times and days vary; email for info. Free courses. Email: healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk www.sussexcommunity.org.uk Local Market & Café Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Tues: 10.30am - 2.30pm. Local community market and café, serving light lunches. Stalls available. For more info tel Wendy on 07883 611677 www.sussexmarkets@live.co.uk Love Heart Community Café Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Thurs: 10.30am - 12.30pm. Supporting people with learning difficulties through work experience. All welcome. Fundraisers: raise funds and enhance your profile for free, any Thursday with booked slot. Tel: 01273 812976 Monday Coffee Mornings Seaford Little Theatre 4 Steyne Road Mon: 10am - 11.30am. Everyone welcome to come and enjoy a coffee/tea with biscuits. Newhaven Country Market Hillcrest Centre, Newhaven Thursdays: 9.45am - 1pm (2pm 17th March). Homemade produce, free-range eggs, fresh fish, plants, crafts, café.

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Newhaven Street Markets Newhaven High Street Thurs & Sat: 9am - 2pm. Fresh produce, bread & pastries, fish & seafood, street food, clothes, arts & crafts, household goods, fishing tackle, handmade jewellery etc. For market stall hire tel 01273 517544 or email: newhavenmarket@outlook.com Quit51 Stop Smoking Service Seaford Medical Practice, Dane Rd Tues: 9am-6pm Fri: 9am-1pm. One-to-one clinics. Tues: 5pm6.30pm. Quit club in a friendly group environment. Tel: 0800 6226968 Seaford Community Garden Crouch Gardens next to the Peace Garden Weds: 9.30am - 12.30pm. Sat: 10am - 12 noon. Garden open, plants and produce for sale. All welcome. www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/scg Seaford Old Town Hall Community Tea Room Church Street, Seaford Mon - Fri: 10am - 1pm. Sat: 10am - 12 noon. Come and enjoy the comfort of a rest, hot drink, friendly chat. Seaford Police Neighbourhood Policing Team Meet & Greet Downs Leisure Centre Thurs: 3.30pm Meet your local Police Community Support Officers. www.sussex.police.uk

Ladies’ clubs

Blatchington Hill Townswomen’s Guild The Chapel Room, St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Road, Seaford 2nd Tues of month: 7.30pm. New members always welcome. Tel: 01323 899845 or email blatchingtonhilltg@gmail.com 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 NWR (National Women’s Register) Members’ homes and out and about Various days: For women who are interested in everything and talk about anything. More details visit www.nwr.org.uk or contact us directly by email: nwrseaford@gmail.com

Seaford Sweethearts WI Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd 4th Tues of month: 8pm. New members welcome. www. seafordsweetheartswi.com Seaford Women’s Institute Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd Mon: 9.30am - 12 noon. Art (painting for pleasure). 2pm - 4pm. Play reading (fortnightly).1st & 3rd Weds of month: 1.30pm - 4pm. Craft & Chat. Monthly: Book reading in member’s home, usually 4th Weds of month. www.esfwi.org.uk/seaford Seahaven Lioness Club The Old Plough, Church St, Seaford, Function Room 2nd Tues of month: 7.30pm. Monthly meeting. Tel: 0845 8332796 www.npslions.co.uk

music & drama

The Archway Blatchington Rd Tel 01323 897590 www.thearchwaygroup.com Gospelish Choir Mon: 8pm - 9.30pm. Gospel & soul-inspired music. £7 a session. Contemporary Choir Con Club, Crouch Lane Weds: 12.30pm - 2pm at Archway, 8pm - 9.30pm Everything from Ellington to Supertramp. £7 per session. Bishopstone Chorale 10a Hurdis Rd, Bishopstone Sat: 10.30-12.30pm. Small friendly group 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 The Downs Singers Downs 60+ Club, Sutton Crn. Weds: 10.30am - 11.30am. Friendly. No need to read music. Tel: 01323 896422 on Tues 10am -12 noon, or come on the day. Haven Harmonies Hillcrest Centre, Hillcrest Road, Newhaven Mon: 7 - 9pm. Contemporary repertoire accompanied on guitar. No need to read music. £5 per session. Contact Marian Stanley for more information on 01273 611068 or email: marianstanley43@gmail.com

Michael Piraner Recorder Workshops Cross Way Church, Steyne Road 2nd Sat every month: 2pm 4.30pm. Tel: Val Underhill 01323 895230, email: val.underhill@ googlemail.com Play Readings at the Seaford Little Theatre 4 Steyne Road 1st Tues every month: 7.30pm. Everyone welcome to join in or just listen, play readings are held in the coffee lounge. Tel: Mary 01323 351882 or email gmaryyoung@gmail.com Seaford Choral Society Cradle Hill School, Lexden Rd Mon: 7.15 - 9.15pm. No experience necessary. Tel: 01323 891307, email: info@seafordchoral-society.com www.seaford-choral-society.com Seaford Little Theatre Workshop & Social Evening Steyne Road Weds: 7.30 - 10pm (except during productions). Set building, props and backstage activities. Tel 01323 351882 Seaford Musical Theatre The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane Tues & Thurs: 7.30pm. Rehearsals - new members welcome. Tel: 01323 492240 Seaford Musical Theatre Juniors The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane Weds: 6 - 8pm. Performance based learning for young people. Enquiries: 07710 426321 or email: paulawoolven@hotmail.com Seaford Silver Band Seaford Head School, Steyne Rd Weds: 8 - 10pm. Rehearsals. New members welcome. Tel: 01323 892424 or 07740 646386 visit www. seafordsilverband.co.uk Seaford Youth Drama Group Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd Mon: groups from 5pm. Very reasonable prices. New members welcome. Contact Chris on 01323 892023 Sound Baths The Yurt, Florence House, Southdown Road 1st and 3rd Tues of the month: Bathe in these lovely soothing sounds. Tel 07515 961327 Southdown Society of Recorder Players St James’ Trust Clubhouse, Blatchington Road 4th Sat of the month: 2 - 5pm. Contact Maggie Jakeman, 01323 895552 or email: mjakeman@sky.com

U3A ‘Hotch-Potch Orchestra’ St James’ Trust Clubhouse, Blatchington Road Fri: 10am - 12 noon. Conductor Pat White. Tel: Phyllys Merrifield on 01323 893882 U3A Recorder Group St James’ Trust Clubhouse, Blatchington Road Weds: 2 - 4pm. Contact Maggie Jakeman on 01323 895552

Baby & Pre-School

Ante- & Postnatal Excercise Class Downs Leisure Centre, Seaford Tues: 10.45 - 11.30am. Specialtist excercise class for mums to be and new mums. Crèche on site or baby welcome in class. Tel: 07901 683577 or 01323 490011 or email c.s.cornish@hotmail.com Artsmart Pre-school Messy Play Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Mon: 11am - 12pm. Drop in £4.50, siblings £3. Artsmart holiday workshops contact Ann on 07834 629133 or facebook Baby and Toddler Experience Seaford, Lewes and Newhaven Classes for babies & toddlers to develop, learn and have fun. Tel: 07834 231971 www.the babyandtoddlerexperience.co.uk Parent and Toddler Group St Peter’s Church Chapel Rms Tues: 9 - 11am. Open to all. Who Let the Dads Out? Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 2nd Sat of month: 9.30am 11.30am. Parents and toddlers group for fathers, grandfathers or male carers and their pre-school children. Tel: 01323 896009

sport & dance Alfriston Badminton Club Pleasant Rise, Alfriston Weds: 8 - 10pm. Small friendly group looking to expand its membership. All standards welcome. Tel: 01323 645210

Ballet, Tap and Modern Bond School of Dance, St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Road Weds, Fri & Sat: from 3 years. Free trial class. Tel: 01323 492795 or 07703 485348 www.nikki-b-danceschool.co.uk Ballet,Tap, Modern & Jazz Seahaven Dance, Seaford and Newhaven Mon - Sat Contact Mechele on 07738 831616, email: info@seahavendance.co.uk www.seahavendance.co.uk

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Body Vibes Windover Fitness, nr Alfriston Tues: 10am. Thurs: 6.30pm and 7.30pm. Tel: 01323 871554/07930 738034 Body Works Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Fri: 2pm: All age circuits, 2.45 - 4pm: Older adult stretch & tone. £5 pp. Tel: 01323 871554/07930 738034 Boxercise® Wave Leisure, Shakespeare Hall, Newhaven Mon: 7pm. Circuits and Bootcamp. Tues: 7.30pm. Cardio Padwork and Aerobox. All classes suitable for beginners. Tel: 01273 510784 or book online: www.waveleisure.co.uk Circuit Training Lewes Road Hut, Robinson Road, Newhaven Thurs: 9am - 10am. Booking mandatory. Tel 01273 516032, email: healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk Crouch Bowling Club Crouch Gardens, East Street April-Sept: Outdoor bowling. All age groups welcome. Free coaching by qualified coaches Tel Pat: 01323 654788 www. seafordcrouchbowlingclub.co.uk

Football Mercread Youth Centre, Mercread Road Tues: lunchtime. Indoor kickabout for Seaford Head Year 7 & 8 students only. Steyne Site sports hall. 5pm - 6pm. Free kickabout for Year 7+, Downs Leisure Centre. Fri: 9 - 10pm. Football Street League session with Brighton & Hove Albion in the Community. Downs Leisure Centre, £1. Tel: 01323 892531 Forces Fit The Salts Recreation Ground Mon & Weds: 7pm Sun: 10am Free tasters available. Book online at www.forcesfit.co.uk Health Walks Martello Tower/The Salts Café 10am - 11am. Health walks, Tuesdays First Tuesday of the month from Salts Café and third from Martello Tower. All ages and abilities welcome. Free. Run by The Conservation Volunteers. Tel Paula on 07740 899559, email p.hubens@tcv.org.uk

Kettlercise and CoreAbility Wave Leisure, Shakespeare Hall, Newhaven Mon: 6pm. Kettlercise. All over body toning and fat burning workout. Tues: 6.30pm. Core-focused kettlebell and Denton Indoor Bowls Club bodyweight workout. Denton Island, Newhaven All classes suitable for beginners. Mon - Sun: 9am - 7pm. New Tel: 01273 510784 or book members welcome. Tel 01273 online: www.waveleisure.co.uk 514664 Line Dancing Expressive Creative Dance Class Daytime classes for mixed Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road abilities. Tel Val on 01323 325993 Weds 7.15 - 8.30pm. 6 weeks Line Dancing £30, drop in £6. Tel Bettina on Mercread Youth Centre, 07712 345981 Mercread Road Tues: 5.30 - 6.30pm Beginners, Extend 6.30 - 7.30pm Improvers, 7.30 Activities to music, suitable for 9pm Intermediates. older people. have fun while Fri: 5.30 - 6.30pm Beginners, you improve your balance and 6.30 - 7.30pm Improvers, 7.30 mobility, with seated options. For classes and times in the area 9pm Intermediates. Tel Gina on 01273 470456 tel Sandria on 01273 514152 or 07443 425621 Fitness Courses Line Dancing with the Dance Co. Newhaven & Hailsham St Luke’s Church, Walmer Rd Tues: times and days Thurs 9am - 10.15am. Beginners vary; email for info. FREE. followed by coffee. Email: healthylifestyles@ Tel: 07477 600096, email: sussexcommunity.org.uk donna_steele@rocketmail.com www.sussexcommunity.org.uk Line Dancing with Studio In Fitness Pilates Claremont Hall, Claremont Rd Line Seaford Constitutional Tues: 12.30 - 1.30pm. £7.50 pay Club Crouch Lane as you go or £49 for 8 sessions. Mon 7.30 -10pm. All levels Have fun! Suitable for all. Contact Downs Leisure Centre Thurs 9.30 - 10.30am. Absolute Karen on 01273 305827 email: beginners, 10.30am - 12pm. All karen.funandfit@gmail.com levels. Tel: 07931 930770

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Meditation The Yurt, side entrance Florence House, Southdown Rd Sun: 6.30 - 7.30pm. Come and sample meditation from different traditions. All are welcome. Donation by contribution. Tel Marisha: 07739 440883 Meditation & Relaxation St James’ Clubhouse, Blatchington Rd Sat: 10 - 11am. The Archway, Blatchington Rd Tues: 11am -12 noon. Fri: 6 - 7pm. Tel on 01323 365802 or 07557 539507. Email: pia1807@hotmail.co.uk Mums’ Fitness Mercread Centre, Mercread Rd Mon: 9.30am. Burn & Tone Weds: 9.30am. Burn & Tone Fri: 9.30am. Total Toning Seaford: Tues: 9.30am. Tots and Tums Thurs: 9.30am. Tots & Tums Children welcome in all classes. £25 for 5. New members first 3 classes £10. www.facebook.com/ MumsFitnessUK Tel Alex 07540 551054 Outdoor Walks & Activities Various locations Informal, friendly group walks and gardening/outdoor activities in Seaford, Eastbourne and Brighton. FREE. Tel: 01273 516032 for current list. www.sussexcommunity.org.uk Pilates - Alfriston Pilates Lower Ground Floor Studio, 1-3 Dane Road Daily and evenings (except Sunday). Pilates £10, PiYo £8, Flowin’ £7. Tel: 07903 681962. Email: alfristonpilates@btinternet.com www.alfristonpilates.com Pilates The Archway Arts Centre, Blatchington Road Tues & Thurs evenings Weds, Thurs & Fri mornings Tel Tricia 07941 922129 www.pilatesofseaford.co.uk Pilates - Movement for Life Seaford Osteopathic Clinic, Paignton House,Warwick Road Mon, Weds, Thurs, Sat: daytime Thurs: evening. Classes for all ages and abilities daytimes and Thurs evening. Back care, Modified and Progressive Pilates. Tel: Karen 01323 873309, email: karenmoves@gmail.com www. movementforlife-pilates.co.uk

Seaford & District Folk Dance Group Sutton Hall, Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road Mon: 7.45pm. New members welcome. Tel: 01323 890759 or 07941 378080 Seaford Bowling Club Chichester Road April-Oct: Outdoor lawn bowls and other activities. New members very welcome. Tel: 01323 892831 www.seafordbowlingclub.org Seaford Cricket Club Salts Recreation Ground, Park Road Junior outdoor training Fri: 6pm-7pm. Under 10s to under 13s. 7pm-8pm. Under 14s to under 16s. Email: seanwootten@rocketmail.com Senior outdoor training Tues & Thurs: 6.30pm-8pm. Email: smithjps@hotmail.com New players and beginners welcome. Seaford Kurlers Downs Leisure Centre Tues: 2 - 4pm. All welcome. Tel: June Wood on 01323 895376 Seaford Netball Club Seaford Head Sports Hall Mon: 5pm-5.30pm. Starlets, age 7-9, £2.50. 5.30pm-6.30pm. Shadows, age 10-12, £3. 6.30pm-7.30pm. Shadows, age 13-15, £3. 7.30pm-9pm. Seniors, £5. New members welcome. Tel Clare Flack: 07724 956649. Seaford Rambling Club Various locations A varied programme of walks for active people. For details tel 01323 894370 or www.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 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. All ages and abilities welcome. www.seafordstriders.org.uk

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Seaford Table Tennis Seaford Head College, Sports Hall, Steyne Road Thurs: 7 - 9pm. Players of all levels welcome. Email: john.jrinst@gmail.com Seaford Traditional Folk Dance Group St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Road Wed: 10.15am-12.15pm. Visitors, new members welcome. £4 pw. Tel: 01323 897315 Sk8school Inline Skating Hard Football Pitch near the Salts play area, Marine Parade Weds: 10am - 11am & 4.30 5.30pm. Beginners class Learn a new skill and get fit for summer. £8 adults, £5 children. Advance booking essential. Protective gear must be worn and can be hired in advance. Skate hire £5. Call 07988 151632 email: info@simonewells.com www.sk8school.co.uk Swimming Lessons Newlands School, Eastbourne Rd Sat: Beginners: 9.15 - 9.45am, Improvers: 9.45 - 10.30am, Improver 2/advanced: 10.30 -11.15am. 6-week courses, £30. Tel: 07989 455020 Tai Chi Peacehaven Low-cost introductory Tai Chi. Tel: 01273 516032 www.sussexcommunity.org.uk Tea Dancing Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane Thurs: 2 - 4.30pm tea dance with Peter Harvey. Tel: 01323 890087 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

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 – In Balance Hatha Yoga The Yurt, Florence House, Southdown Road Tues: 10am-11.30am. Weds: 5.30pm-7pm & 7.15pm-8.45pm. Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road Tues: 7pm-8pm. Small group sizes and hands on assists to guide you through postures which will stretch, strengthen and relax. Tel: Sophie 07444 549859, email: inbalancesussex@gmail.com www.in-balance.org.uk Yoga – Purrfect Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Thurs: 6.20pm The Yurt at Florence House Tues: 7am Weds: 11.45am and 1pm Thurs: 8.15am St James’ Clubhouse, Blatchington Rd, Seaford Mon: 8.30am beginners yoga, 9.30am. Tues: 6.30pm pregnancy and new mum yoga. 7.30pm (with Beautiful Yoga). All abilities welcome. Ante- and postnatally trained. Tel: Catherine 07901 683577. www.facebook. com/purrfectyoga or email c.s.cornish@hotmail.com Yoga – Satyam Yoga Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road Thurs: 10am -11.30am. All levels of ability, beginners welcome. £40 for 5 class pass, valid for 8 weeks or £10 per class drop-in. Tel: 07774 862499. www.satyamyoga.co.uk Yoga – Seahaven Yoga The Archway, 1 Blatchington Rd Weds: 6.30pm, Sat: 9.30am Summerhayes Centre, Marshall Lane, Newhaven Tues & Thurs: 6.15pm. The Anahata Health Clinic 119/120 Edward St, Brighton Weds: 10.45 - 11.45am. The Yurt, Florence House, Southdown Road, Seaford Thurs: 12.30pm & 2.30pm (booking essential). Gentle traditional yoga suitable for all. Tel 07983 622840/01323 892638 seahavenyoga@ btinternet.com www.seahavenyoga.co.uk

Yoga – Smile Yoga Seaford, Newhaven & Peacehaven See website for schedule. www.smileyoga.co.uk email: diana@smileyoga.co.uk Yoga with Therese The Yurt, Florence House, Southdown Road Mon: 9.30am - 11am Thurs: 6pm - 7.30pm & 7.30pm - 9pm Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road Mon: 6.30pm - 8pm Weds: 10am - 11.30am Bishopstone Village Hall Thurs: 10.30am - 12 noon Also regular sound baths and workshops. Tel Therese on 07515 961327 or email: theresesaunders7@aol.com

Overeaters Anonymous A self-help group for people who wish to change their behaviour around food and eating. www.oagb.org.uk Skincare Consultations Wellness Centre, Seaford 1:1 or groups - gifts for hostess. Call Sue on 07969 041865

Slimming World Seaford Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane Tues: 9.30am. Tara, tel: 07944 360480 Tues: 5.30pm & 7.30pm. Anne, tel: 07875 745768 Chyngton Methodist Church, Millberg Road Thurs: 5.30pm & 7.30pm. Emma, tel: 07790 214806 Zumba & Fitsteps with Becky Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Chyngton School, Milberg Road Weds: 7.30pm. Tina, tel: 07711 Mon: 7 - 8pm, Zumba 944254 Cradle Hill School, Lexden Rd Weight Loss Challenge Tue: 7.15pm - 8pm, Fitsteps & Wellness Club Discounts for loyalty cards. WellnessWorks, Seaford Tel: 07892 884944 Fri: 11am. £35 for 12 weeks. Free private consultation by Zumba with Louise appointment. Tel 01323 897671 Zumba: Please note: no classes in Herbalife Healthy Breakfast & August. New timetable begins Sampling Free. Tel 01323 897671 September. Skin Care Workshop Mercread Youth Club, Seaford & Facial Free. Tel 01323 897671 Tues & Thurs 10am-11am Weight Watchers Shakespeare Hall, Newhaven 60+ Club, Downs Leisure Ctr Weds 7.30-8.30pm Sutton Road Zumba Gold: Mon: 9.45am. Join us and relax Peacehaven RC Church Hall with a cup of coffee or tea. Weds & Fri: 11am-12 noon Seaford Baptist Church, Peacehaven Leisure Centre Belgrave Road Weds: 2pm-3pm Weds: 5.45pm. Come along continued... and learn about Smart Points. Mercread Youth Club, Seaford Contact Sally on 07758 653851, Thurs: 2pm-3pm Downs Leisure Centre, Seaford email: sallyevans@weightwatchers.co.uk Fri: 2pm-3pm Tel: 07786 425758 www.louisecavefitness.co.uk

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 more information Tel: 07969 041865 www.weightlossseaford.co.uk

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Yoga Newhaven Tues: 10am. 60+ yoga 7pm. Pranayama and meditation Weds: 10am. Pregnancy yoga 2pm. Gentle yoga for those living with cancer, ME and heart ailments 7pm. Classical therapeutic yoga. Thurs: 10am. Mixed abilities New yoga studio with all equipment provided. 5-week courses for small groups with highly qualified teacher. Tel: 01273 512306 To advertise in Seaford Scene please call 01273 710793 or email fran@seafordscene.co.uk

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