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SEAFORD Scene April 2017 Issue 120

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Welcome Welcome to the April issue of Seaford Scene. So, Easter falls in April this month, with Good Friday on the 14th, Easter Day on Sunday 16th, and don’t forget it’s a bank holiday on Monday 17th April. There are also other notable events taking place this month, starting with the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race on Sunday 2nd, followed by the Grand National on Saturday the 8th. Then we celebrate both St George’s Day and Shakespeare Day on Sunday 23rd, so, lots to cheer about especially if you’re a winner! In this issue we have news from Sussex Partnership on page 126 and Seaford Community Partnership on page 6 . Seaford Natural History Society encourages us to get outside to see what nature has to offer us in April, see page 129 whilst Seaford Tree Wardens have advice on feeding birds at this time of the year, page 34. It’s Seaford Choral Society’s ‘Almost Instant’ Concert on Good Friday, 14th April, see page 20 and we have our regular Seaford Parenting Scene on page 48 which is full of great ideas on how to keep the young ones amused over the Easter holidays. With more listings on the What’s On pages, 133 to 141, your April should full of fun and frolics. Happy Easter! Fran Tegg. Editor

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

Screen The Community Cinema’s spring/ summer season opens at the Barn Theatre on Thursday 6th April, 7pm, with Tamsin Greig as Malvolia in the NT Live screening of Shakespeare’s mixed-identity comedy Twelfth Night, and is followed on Friday 7th April, 7.30pm with the crime/drama/western Hell or High Water.

Live screening, this time featuring Daniel Radcliffe in Tom Stoppard’s Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead. Then on Friday 28th April, 7.30pm and Saturday 29th April, 2.30pm it’s Bridget Jones’s Baby.

A week later it’s Colombian/ Venezuelan adventure drama Embrace of the Serpent, and the following Thursday, 20th April, there is another NT

On Thursday 11th May, Jude Law stars in Obsession, an NT Live screening, on Friday 19th May. Fire at Sea, a documentary about refugees landing on Lampedusa, is being shown, followed on Friday 26th May by German comedy Toni Erdmann. Tickets available from Seaford Tourist Information Office, from www.seafordcinema.org or on the door.

Seaford Little Theatre’s next production is the costume murder mystery drama The Late Edwina Black by William Dinnie and William Murum, and directed by Mary Young. It runs evenings at 7.45pm from Friday 12th May to Friday 20th May, with a Saturday matinée at 2.30pm. Tickets from Redgold opticians in Broad Street.

Arts & crafts

Seaford Little Theatre is being turned into a venue for a crafts fair on Friday 7th April, when there is to be a range of stalls with gifts handmade by theatre members, local artists and artisans. Free. Arts@theCrypt has an exhibition called Abstract 17 at the Church Street gallery from 14th to 20th April, when three Sussex artists, Rosemary Newton, John Forster and Isobel Moore, are exhibiting for the third year. Free On Thursday 20th April national demonstrator Pam Lewes will be at the Little Theatre to help Seaford Afternoon Flower Club celebrate its diamond anniversary. £12.50 tickets from 01323 873929. Last Minute Artists are having a Pop Up show at Arts@ theCrypt on the weekend of 8th and 9th April. English/ French association Changez d’Art return to the gallery for a show between 28th April and 3rd May, then Ouse Valley Artists take over with Eclectic Art from 13th to 17th May, and Kent County Photographic Society rounds off the month with a show from 22nd to 28th May. Free.

Music & comedy

Hilarious Julie Jepson is hosting more comedy nights at The View, Seaford Head Golf Club, and the Friday 21st April show is to be headlined by rib-ticker Craig Deeley. Doors open at 7pm for the 8pm shows. Tickets £10. Also go to The View for jazz nights on Sundays April 2nd and May 7th. Please 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 for this feature. Andrea Hargreaves Photos from top: Hell or High Water; Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, Julie Jepson www.twitter.com/ thejuliejepson;

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A Sporting History of Sussex: from the Amazing to the Bizarre An illustrated talk by Mathew Homewood in the Tower at 7:30pm Admission £5.- or £2.- for Members

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Seaford Community Partnership

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AGM, 2nd May 2017 It’s easy to forget when doing voluntary work that we can really make a difference. To prove my point I describe below how the Seaford Community Partnership has influenced developments on the seafront. Back in 2007, a handful of volunteers asked the Town Council to set up a Tree Wardens scheme and then agreed with them our priorities for planting trees. The aim was for trees to be seen by the maximum number of people: top priority was the Gateways to the town (on A259 from Newhaven and Eastbourne), then the Seafront and Town Centre, followed by Residential Areas. We have given a high priority to schools. Tree Wardens and volunteers have now planted over 1,400 trees in Seaford. The Tree Wardens joined the Seaford Community Partnership in 2009 and met like minded people who want to make Seaford a better place to live, work and relax. The first sortie onto the Seafront was to get a grant to plant a 200-metre hedge at Splash Point to screen the pumping station. This was followed by the Beach Garden adjacent to the Sunken Garden and Hardwicke House, which was funded by Seaford Town Council and maintained by volunteers (help is still needed, see below). Meanwhile, the Partnership received a small grant to pay for the design and analysis of a questionnaire to find out what people do when they visit the seafront; and what they like and dislike about it. 96% of people said the toilets need improving – at long last this is happening at the Martello toilets. In 2011/12, Brighton University Architecture students undertook assessed projects on the Seafront. Children at local primary schools and students at Seaford Head College made pictures and models showing what they wanted on the Seafront. An exhibition of their work was opened by our MP, attended by many councillors and over 750 people. As well as general improvements to maintenance, a number of specific ideas were popular:

Make Splash Point Sea Defence Groyne more like a pier (photo right). This is now known as ‘The Shoal Project’, due to be opened on Bank Holiday Monday 1st May – watch out for the publicity; l Create an Entertainment Area at Martello Tower, also espoused by our Town Crier – initial seats have been installed; l Beach Huts at Bonningstedt and a ‘Gateway’ from the Seafront to the High Street, along with many other ideas were included in Seaford Town Council’s Seafront Consultation, which was held on 3rd and 4th March. l

Because of its involvement in the seafront, the Partnership was invited to join a Seaford Town Council led Beach User Group to consider with the Environment Agency’s local staff and other interested parties, day to day issues as well as the Long Term Strategy for Seaford’s Sea Defences. Presentations were made to the Group by staff and consultants developing the strategy, and suggestions by the Group were modelled and costed. In the discussions, the Environment Agency agreed that the objectives of the Sea Defence Strategy should include enhancing the amenity value of the beach. Local Environment Agency staff have been able to help the town in various ways, such as donating old groynes for the beach garden, providing ramp access to the Splash Point Sea Defence Groyne and installing safer fences. The Community Partnership is always looking for people to help us make a difference: be it in practical ways (such as the monthly Beach Garden Working Party); using administrative skills (we are looking for a Company Secretary); or project development and delivery (such as the examples given above). Three of the Partnership’s Directors are currently much involved in developing the Seaford Neighbourhood Plan and, no doubt, some new community projects will flow from the plan. You can learn more about the Partnership by emailing Keithblackburn@live.co.uk or attending the Partnership’s AGM at 7pm on Tuesday 2nd May at Crossways, Steyne Road.

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his people, and two scientists who work together over 40 years searching for a sacred healing plant.

Cinema picks the winners

All but one of Seaford Community Cinema’s coming season of films were nominated for Oscars and two won big awards, while another earned itself Bafta Best Film, and if you want any more reason to get yourself some hot tickets to the Barn Theatre, then how about the chance to see Tamsin Greig, Daniel Radcliffe and Jude Law live.

NT Live screenings

The season opens on Thursday 6th April with Greig playing Malvolia in a new plot twist in Shakespeare’s comedy of mistaken identities, Twelfth Night (12A). On Thursday 20th April, Daniel Radcliffe and Joshua McGuire play in the work that 50 years ago kick-started Tom Stoppard’s career, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead (12A). Against the backdrop of Hamlet, two minor characters take centre stage, becoming increasingly out of their depth. On Thursday 11th May, Jude Law plays drifter Gino in Obsession (15), in a production directed by Ivo van Hove. He encounters husband and wife Giuseppe and Giovanna. An irresistible attraction follows and Giovanna and he plot to murder Giuseppe. Doors open at 6.30pm for screenings which begin at 7pm. Watch the website at www. seafordcinema.org for more NT Live screenings.

Films

The new film season opens on Friday 7th April with Hell or High Water (15). Texan brothers Toby (Chris Pine) and Tanner (Ben Foster), reunite to rob branches of a bank threatening to foreclose on their family land, only to have their final heist targeted by a ranger (Jeff Bridges). Embrace of the Serpent (12) on Friday 14th April is an adventure drama inspired by the real-life relationship between an Amazonian shaman and last survivor of

Bridget Jones’s Baby (15) gets two showings, on Friday 28th April and Saturday matinée on 29th April. Renée Zellweger’s Bridget is trying to focus on single life, but her career is interrupted when she finds herself pregnant by either Mark Darcy (Colin Firth) or a stranger who heaved her out of a muddy puddle. A documentary shot on Lampedusa, first landfall for many migrants, sets their hazardous Mediterranean crossing against the lives of the islanders in Fire at Sea (12A) on 19th May, particularly a 12-year-old and a doctor. On Friday 26th May it’s German comedy Toni Erdmann (15) in which a practical-joker of a father tries to reconnect with his hard-working daughter (Sandra Hüller) by creating an outrageous alter ego. On Friday 9th June the cinema is showing Oscar and Bafta Best Original Screenplay winner Manchester by the Sea (15), in which Casey Affleck won the Oscar and Bafta for Best Actor for his portrayal of a brooding loner forced to confront unspeakable tragedy. Lion (PG), on Friday 16th June, is the true story of a man using Google Earth to try and track down his childhood home in rural India. The multi-Oscarnominated film won Baftas for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor for Dev Patel. Last but not least it’s La La Land (12A), with showings on Friday 30th June and a matinée the following day. This won Oscars for Best Director (Damian Chapelle) and Best Actress (Emma Stone) and the Best Film Bafta. Doors open at 7pm for the 7.30pm shows so plenty of time to buy drinks and Holy Cow ice creams. Tickets from the Tourist Information Centre, at www. seafordcinema.org or on the door. Photos top to bottom: La La Land; Manchester by the Sea; Obsession.

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Director: Kenneth Lonergan Starring: Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams

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Entries for our Triple Challenge event on Sunday 11th June 2017 are coming in fast, so don’t delay, go to the website at: www.triplechallenge.martellorotary.org.uk and register now! We are asking participants to raise money for the British Heart Foundation, the leading UK charity concerned with heart disease and pioneering research. There are three challenges to choose from. Runners can go for the trail half marathon, walkers (and their dogs) can follow the same route at a more leisurely pace, and cyclists can choose either a 20km or 30km route over the Downs. The entry fee is £22 for adults or £12 for children, and it is hoped that everyone can raise their own sponsorship or get donations towards our target of raising £1,000 for the British Heart Foundation.

Teenage Cancer Trust

Seaford Head School held an event last July to raise funds for Teenage Cancer Trust and the club used the

Tavern in The Tent for providing much needed liquid refreshment. We had agreed to donate all profits to the charity, and in fact decided to double this amount, so we have given a donation of £600 in total. We were hoping that a representative from the charity could come to collect this, but unfortunately it wasn’t possible, so club members were shown a short film about their work which focuses on young people between the ages of 13 and 24 who have cancer. The charity has worked closely with the NHS and established specialist units within hospitals where patients receive dedicated care.

Another New Member for Martello

Martello has gained another new member! Travel consultant Elaine Sammarco came to the club in January to give a talk with her daughter Gina about their business, Go Cruise, and liked it so much that she decided to join. President Jackie Arkwell welcomed her to the club at a recent meeting and said, “I’m delighted that Elaine has now become a member and I know that she will be a very useful addition to our team”.

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Victoria Travel (Sussex) Ltd Raise £3,347 for Guide Dogs for the Blind Passengers who travel with a local coach company have raised a staggering £3,347 for the Guide Dogs for the Blind Society Victoria Travel (Sussex) Ltd, a local family-owned coach company, who run holidays and day trips from the Seaford and Peacehaven area, raised the monies in their annual charity raffle and fundraising events. Ross Patrick, the owner of Victoria Travel, said he was amazed and so proud of all his passengers for raising this wonderful amount in aid of a well deserved charity. Once a year the company organises a raffle and mystery day out for a different charity. He said that last year they raised £1,550 for Children in Need and was hoping to match that sum but was staggered by the final total this year. Early in 2016 the company visited the training centre in Leamington Spa and was taken aback by how much work goes into breeding and training each dog. They discovered that it takes £52,000 to breed, train and look after each dog, and the society will take care of the dog and the owner for the entire life of the dog, including Raffle winner Mrs Howard (left) all its food and vet bills if needed. Training continues for the dog’s entire working life and it is entirely funded by donations with no government funding.

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Spring is upon us, and with nesting and feeding young, it is a very busy time of year for the birds that live in our trees and gardens. Providing food for the birds in your garden can really help them out. Here are a few tips on how best to feed garden birds.

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and a PB in a very impressive time of 1:48:30, being closely followed by Karen Clinton 1:52:10 and in another PB time, Carlie Watts 1:56:07. Not to be outdone, yet another PB was achieved by Emma Goodwin in 2:13:35, with Tom Roper closing the interest for the Striders in 2:22:01.

Brighton Half, which took place on Sunday 26th February, is a good solid, flat race with few corners, and is well organised, with copious amounts of marshals, signposts and volunteers, and fantastic support from the crowds who flock to watch the race. The long flat course gives great potential for personal bests (PBs) and the Seaford Striders did not disappoint, despite the winds, which added a fair amount of unwanted resistance.

As always in this race, there was a great mix of runners of all abilities who collectively will have raised an amazing amount of money for numerous charities.

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The race started on Madeira Drive, taking in the surroundings with the sea, pier and big wheel before a quick circuit around the Old Steine. Then runners headed east along the coast towards Ovingdean for 2 miles, before a sharp turn saw them heading west along the coast for 3 miles back towards the centre, where the masses of crowds and supporters were in big voice! The route then continued along the coast for a further 3 miles until the Hove Lagoon turn on mile 9, with the next 2 miles being on the Hove Promenade. At mile 12 the runners headed back on to the main road, eastbound with the finish line in sight. The final push along the last mile was made so much easier by the thousands of cheering people, and the atmosphere helped more than one of the runners complete their final sprint. Eleven Seaford Striders took part and delivered some cracking results, with at least five of them achieving PBs. First Strider across the line was the ever-improving Josh Rudd in a cracking PB time of 1:17:33, closely followed by Simon Fletcher who was 1st in his age group in 1:18:19. Next to finish in another PB time was Scott Hitchcock 1:23:32 and Luke Borland, 1:26:31 (PB). First time out for the Striders over this distance, saw Ed Tuckley close behind the early finishers in 1:27:44, as well as Josh Nisbett 1:39:03. Claiming the position of first female Strider was Anneka Redley, again first time over this distance as a Strider

Photo: The first three Striders to finish, Josh Rudd, Simon Fletcher and Scott Hitchcock, at the start of the race.

Eastbourne Half Marathon Whilst the Eastbourne Half is not on the same scale as that held in Brighton, it always draws a good entry. This year was no exception with over 1,100 runners braving early morning downpours on Sunday 5th March. Thankfully the weather forecast promised clearing skies by the 10am start time and the weather gods were listening! However, the strong winds did not abate and the Seaford Striders were out in force to do battle with 16 runners. Following the start/finish at Princes Park the route headed west along King Edwards Parade to the Meads and the notable climb up Beachy Head Road. It comes as no surprise to those familiar with the gradient that this is where the conversation ends and the serious lung capacity testing starts. Next, it’s down the equally steep hill back to the seafront, utilising the Upper Promenade and along to the seemingly endless, stamina sapping, tour around Sovereign Harbour, (9-11 miles) before the final dash along the seafront and into Princes Park, making this a race that tests even the most seasoned of runners. This year’s winning Strider and 8th overall, with a superb performance, was Josh Rudd in a course PB of 1:22:18; heading home Gareth Hutchinson, third in his age group in 1:26:34 and an ever-improving Scott Hitchcock in another course PB of 1:27:04. Close on his heels was Dave Dunstall, who was second in his age group in 1:29:27 and Luke Borland who knocked over 3 minutes off last years’ time to achieve another course PB of 1:30:28. Other strong performances were given by Jim Stephenson, 1:31:37; Billy Moakes, 1:31:51 and Ed Tuckley,

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1:34:36, making a grand total of eight Striders to cross the half marathon line in under 1 hour 35 mins, an achievement at any time but notable given the adverse weather conditions. Other runners who always deliver and who certainly didn’t disappoint on the day were Phil Robinson 1:41:16 and first female Strider Claire Keith in 1:43:58. Certainly not hanging around was Ben Shorer, 1:48:13 and Richard Honeyman who picked up his pace to ensure making it a sub-2-hour race, finishing in a time of 1:59:03. Next to cross the line was Hilary Humphreys, who was pleased to return to this distance after an absence of 2 years, with an improved time of 2:03:38, giving her 2nd place in her age group. She was followed by strong performances from Emma Goodwin, 2:17:22, Stacy

Nordic Walking with Kathryn McDonald

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Bennett, 2:28:58 and Trevor Jones, 2:21:33. Worthy of note was that five of the above runners had run the same distance at Brighton only one week earlier – an amazing achievement! Photo: (L-R) Striders Billy Moakes, Ed Tuckley, Jim Stevenson, Dave Dunstall, Gareth Hutchinson, Scott Hitchcock and Luke Borland.

Seaford Striders ‘couch to 5k’ Group

If you would like to get fit and fancy taking up running but are just too nervous to take those first steps on your own, then the Seaford Striders might just have the answer. This small, friendly club has runners of all abilities and they are delighted to announce that they have now widened their scope and formed a ‘Couch to 5K’ group. There is a dedicated leader and new members are guided slowly through the NHS plan, which is designed to get just about anyone off the couch and running 5km in a matter of months. Members start gently and there are plenty of built-in rest stops. If you would like to give this a try, put on your trainers and come along. The group commenced on Wednesday 22nd March and meets every Wednesday at 7pm in the café area at Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road, Seaford, BN25 4QW. Hilary Humphreys

Nordic walking is a great way to see our beautiful countryside; Cuckmere Haven, Friston Forest, South Downs and more.

Ballet ~Tap ~ Modern Dance

Great health benefits for all ages including increased mobility, fitness and well-being, improved balance and good for joint problems. Tones muscles and can help with weight loss and maintenance.

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Group sessions, private tuition and walks available at reasonable rates. Poles provided. Taster sessions and instruction available. Older adults catered for with adapted exercise and personal programmes.

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Cycle Seahaven

Spring has sprung and Cycle Seahaven is ready to enjoy the cycling opportunities that the better weather brings. On 22nd February we held our AGM and elected a new committee. It was also agreed we would continue to support the Air Ambulance as our nominated charity. A representative from them gave an informative talk and we were able to present him with a cheque for £260. On 4th March we started our new venture to get people back on their bikes. Dr Bike will be at Seaford Police station on the first Saturday of the month. The Club is actively seeking to encourage people to take up cycling again with a ‘Dr Bike’ facility, aimed at getting old bikes out of the shed and on the road with YOU on them. On the first Saturday of every month, experienced members of the club will be on the corner of West Street and Church Street (opposite the Post Office), to help you to maintain your bike and carry out simple repairs. We are there from 10am - 12 noon and will carry out basic checks and help get your bike moving again. For club members on 4th March there was also a cycle maintenance morning. Members learnt the basics from puncture repair to taking wheels on and off. Each step was preceded by a demo before the attendee got to have a go on their own bike. Members were supported by our ride leaders and got the most out of each session. At the end of the session, all could repair

a puncture on their own bike. It was a great morning and there will be more in the future. Finally, Cycle Seahaven still costs only £5 per year for this year. From January 1st 2018, there are significant changes which may make it even cheaper for some households. From that date, Individual Membership will be £8 per calendar year (reduced to £7 for a Standing Order), but there is a new category for Household Membership. Any members living at the same address over 13 years of age can join for £14 (reduced for a Standing Order to £10 for 2017, and £13 subsequently) http://cycleseahaven.org.uk/join/

Why not dig out that bike and give us a try! Photos left to right: Dr Bike session in Seaford; Club members learn cycle maintenance skills.

LOUISE’S

ZUMBA CLASSES Mercread Youth Club, Seaford Zumba Fitness: Tues & Thurs 10-11am Zumba Gold: Tues & Thurs 2-3pm

RC Church Hall, Horsham Ave, Peacehaven Zumba Gold: Weds 11-12pm

Meeching Hall, Newhaven Zumba Toning: Weds 7-8pm

PILATES CLASSES

Thursday mornings at St James’ Trust, Seaford plus a few spaces on Thursday evenings at Seaford Baptist Church. Some availability on Wednesday and Friday mornings.

Ring Tricia 07941 922129 www.pilatesofseaford.co.uk

BARN DANCE

BIG THANK YOU to everyone who came along and jigged at the Barn Dance. You raised £554 for Cancer Research UK. Well done.

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Please note I’ll be taking a 2 week break from classes week commencing Mon 24th April. Back to classes on Tues 9th May.

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Vajrasati

Yoga

With Rosie Waters

Gentle traditional yoga suitable for all

The Archway, Seaford Saturdays 9.30am The Anahata Health Clinic, Brighton Wednesdays 10.45am

The Workshops and Class will take you from basic steps through to easy beginner dances in a fun, easy to follow progressive format. “Southern Stomp” Line Dance Club has successfully taught Beginners over the past 22 years - you’re in safe hands with guaranteed expert tuition.

Summerhayes Centre, Newhaven Thursdays 6.15pm with Abi Doyle Dates for your diary: Yoga holiday in West Crete: 13th June 2017 Weekend at Claridge House, Lingfield: 4th-6th August 2017 For details of other classes, please see our website Rosie Waters: Tel/Text: 01323 892638 / 07983 622840 E: seahavenyoga@btinternet.com www.seahavenyoga.co.uk Yoga Alliance UK 500 hour Accredited Teacher. Fully Insured to teach. Member

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Seaford Golf Club welcomes new members

Our friendly private club is seeking new members in the following categories for both men and women:

Full Membership 5 Day Membership Flexible Membership Junior Membership Academy Membership For more details please contact the Club Office on 01323 892442 or the Pro Shop on 01323 894160

We offer a first class course, extensive practice areas and a friendly clubhouse with full bar and catering facilities 111 FIRLE ROAD, SEAFORD, BN25 2JD www.seafordgolfclub.co.uk 44

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SEAFORD BOWLING CLUB OPEN DAY & SPRING FAYRE nd

22 APRIL 2017 10am – 2pm

Chichester road, Seaford, BN25 2DT

Seaford Bowling Club is a private Bowls Club in picturesque, secluded surroundings, with all year round bowling. The club is holding an open day for anyone interested in playing Lawn Bowls throughout the summer months, April to October and Short Mat in the club house from October to April. Come and try Bowls or watch with a cup of tea. Stalls include: Homemade cakes, marmalade, jams and pickles, books, raffle and tombola. Free admission / Refreshments available. Free coaching will be given to you with qualified coaches on the day. Please wear flat shoes. Any enquiries please contact 01323 892831.

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Seaford Little Theatre

Ladies’ Day

If I was offering odds on the success of this play they would be something in the order of 10 to 1 because Ladies’ Day had a stable load of form, from fish, flutters and fancies to glamorous hats, a ghost and a daring accumulator bet. Like a well-judged race, the first act action was held back by playwright Amanda Whittington to allow the field to gallop to a great finish. But while the first half was slow, director Dennis Picott got us champing at the bit as the opening scene in a northern fish packing shop gave way to an Ascot of the north at York. There was something of the set piece in Picott’s staging, with the fish girls all in pink wellies as they gossiped and sang Is this the Way to Amarillo? a shoe-in for Cherry Newby who has often been seen on the stage of Seaford Musical Theatre and was making her Seaford Little Theatre debut. She played with gusto fish packer Shelley, desperate to make a big win, pay off her debts and spend, spend, spend, and used her body to hilarious effect. The piece hinged around Pearl, amusingly played by Angie Wright, who has taken part in four plays at this theatre. She decided to celebrate her imminent retirement by taking the girls to the races, and while there told Angie James’ Jan of an affair she had had which only ended when he failed to turn up one day. Jan, who is in love with supervisor Joe, gets amazingly drunk and in so doing showed what a great actress she is.

Clare Forshaw played Linda as the delightfully naive ingenue of the fish packers, who beguiles Don Faulkner’s jockey, also making his first appearance at the Little Theatre but who, I would wager, we ought to be seeing a lot more of. As he recalled the first race he won he mimed its progress, and we were all there, hanging on those rails, urging him on. Lee ColemanPowney played the fish packer supervisor and then TV pundit Jim, who tried to buy the services of starstruck Shelley, managing the switch in characters very persuasively. Peter Barnes also had two parts, a ticket tout and a gambler demonstrating tic-tac gestures as if born to it. Another newcomer, Roger Trace, played the part of Pearl’s lover Barry with sensitivity, for, dear reader, death had prevented him meeting her, but he did reappear as a ghost bearing the all-important winning betting slip. For of course, this being comedy, the girls had ripped up their slips when the horse in the last race accumulator came second on a photo finish only for the winner to be disqualified. This silly story was saved by inspired acting and direction which included some nifty scene shifting of the simple but effective set by stagehands got up as race-going toffs. Yes, we backed a winner. Andrea Hargreaves Photos by Andrew Parkinson

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THE CROUCH BOWLING CLUB SEAFORD

OPEN DAY Saturday 22nd April 10.00am â€“ 2.00pm We are holding our Open Day on Saturday 22nd April 2017 at the Bowls Green in Crouch Gardens, East Street, Seaford, BN25 1PX. Come and see us either on your own or with friends and family. Everyone is welcome. We are a very friendly club and we aim to provide the opportunity for everyone to play from beginners to the experienced. Qualified coaches will be on hand on the day and throughout the season and bowls are available for you to use. Our season is from mid-April to the end of September. We arrange plenty of friendly matches, drives and club competitions throughout the season in which you can take part.

If you are unable to make the open day call Pat Purser on 01323 654788 or email pat.purser@hotmail.co.uk to arrange an alternative date.

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Baking Seaford’s very own ‘Creative’ store on Sutton Park Road is an Aladdin’s cave of cake and craft supplies. The lady in there is a font of knowledge, brimming with ideas for you. If you are attempting to engineer an Easter cake masterpiece, then be sure to pop in for your supplies. I do find cake decorating a challenge, but must be a glutton for punishment as, year after year, I get handy with the fondant icing while the girls 'help'!

The Seaford Parenting Scene Finally we have reached the time of the year where getting out of the house with your children in tow doesn't involve locating scarves, missing gloves, and gentle hat persuasion... The clocks have sprung forward; our toddlers' sleep pattern is once again thrown into turmoil BUT, we can leave the house with just a coat (and spare clothes, a potty, snacks, juice bottle, wellies and a couple of scooters). Occasionally we even remember the dog... April is dominated by the Easter holidays in our house – with a daily countdown occurring for at least a month beforehand! Needless to say, the holidays stand out like paradise islands to our little girls, and the expectation to deliver serial FUN is non-wavering. Of course the 3-yearold would be blissfully unaware of such events if it wasn’t for her 6-year-old sister. I’ve learnt over the past couple of years that the holidays tend to be far more enjoyable with a little planning. (Of course I’m not wishing my darling angels back to their classrooms with unnecessary haste... although my wine consumption does peak a little when school is out!) With that in mind I wanted to share with you what we’ll be getting up to around Seaford, along with some much loved family-time ideas that I swear by at this time of year.

Easter Decorations I know, I know: Christmas wins

hands down in this department. However I love the fresh vibes of Spring, and bringing the outside, inside is becoming an Easter tradition in our home. We go on the hunt for ‘The Perfect Branch’ and decorate it with little Easter egg decorations that our girls have made in their classrooms. Abstract is a polite word for the end result...

Getting out and about Nothing pleases me more in the school holidays than being out of the house. Making memories with our girls – and wearing them out – are two perfect reasons to fill up the diary. I find you don’t have to go very far to entertain young children. They do tend to be happiest with the simple things in life.

Visiting Friston Forest with our much loved pop-up

tent, setting up camp whilst our sleepy Cavapoo breaks into the occasional trot, always makes for very happy little girls – and big ones too!

Painting pebbles on the beach is so much better than getting the paints out at home – no stain remover needed! Pastel colours will give you homemade Easter decorations that leave you feeling like a total Earth Muma. Local Attractions

never fail to pull out all of the stops during the holidays. Over the Easter weekend there are a host of Bunny and Easter egg hunts on offer, with most attractions offering a range of activities scheduled for every weekday of the holidays too. Crafts, quiz trails, animal days, face painting, and cartoon character meet and greets will certainly be keeping my little girls entertained this April!

Easter Craft This needn’t be quite the glitter explosion And lastly, Lambing – my favourite thing about you may first fear. I am a slave to the pound shop chains and find that they sell all manner of Easter regalia. The schools tend to have an Easter bonnet competition and I have vowed not to be caught off guard by this again! So we’ll be trying to stick brightly coloured feathers and ribbons to a flimsy ‘bonnet’, which my daughter will inevitably refuse to wear because it’s not black!

Spring! Now that East Dean’s answer to ‘One Born Every Minute’ has closed it’s doors, there are thankfully quite a few local farms taking up the gauntlet. Whatever you get up to this Easter, I hope you and your family have a ball. Beach days are finally on their way… More from me on my blog: www.mumaontheedge.com Lyndsey Stoner

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Hand Painted Original Caricatures by Lesley Harvey The ideal Birthday, Anniversary present or just to make a friend laugh! A4 in a frame ÂŁ40. All I need is a clear photo and a few details.

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Sunday 10th September Sunday 8th October

Martello Fields Seaford

Cars £8 Vans £12

Sellers 7.30am Open 8.30am-1.00pm No Food Sellers

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RNLI Newhaven

Sovereign Seas Folk Festival

Saturday 1st – Sunday 2nd April RNLI Newhaven is hosting the 4th Sovereign Seas Folk Festival Weekend at Newhaven Lifeboat House, Riverside, West Quay BN9 9BX. Full details are available from www.sovereignseasfestival.co.uk and you can contact rnlinewhaven.society@hotmail.co.uk for tickets. Now celebrating it’s 4th consecutive year, the Folk Festival continues to attract high profile performers to the intimate and enchanting venues, supporting RNLI Newhaven. Tickets for individual concerts are available or an All Weekend ticket for all events/concerts is just £18 – only a fool would miss it!

Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance Book a talk about our life-saving work The Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance is inviting local groups, clubs, societies and other organisations to book a talk (free of charge) to find out more about the work of the charity. By inviting one of our volunteer speakers to your group, you will be helping to raise awareness of our work and therefore ensuring we can be there for those who need us, now and in the future. For more information or to book a talk, please contact us on: 01622 833 833, talks@kssairambulance.org.uk

newhaven & seaford sea cadets On Sunday 19th February Newhaven & Seaford Sea Cadets attended the Sussex District Sea Cadet Drill competition and awards at TS Hastings. The Cadets had been putting in several weeks of hard practice over weekends prior to the competition.

Newhaven and Seaford Unit was awarded an amazing total of four cups and trophies, including the most overall improved Unit score within Sussex for 2016. Three Sea Cadets also achieved individual awards for most training days, most competition days and best ‘blue jacket’. The Senior Piping Team and Unarmed Drill Squad won their events and were put forward to the Area competition held at RAF Halton in March. In addition, Chief Heather Wells collected a Long Service Award for 12 years service at the Newhaven and Seaford Unit. This is wonderful news for everyone involved at the Unit and great recognition to the hardworking Staff, Cadets, parents and carers. Photos top to bottom: Newhaven & Seaford Sea Cadets show off the Unit’s cups and trophies; three individual cadets are awarded with prizes; Chief Heather Wells receives her Long Service Award.

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Seaford Osteopathic Clinic After a long career in Chiropody, Veronica Bower M.ch.S HPC is taking well earnt retirement. Joining Julie Canning M.ch.S HCPC (Registered Podiatrist) in April we welcome our new Podiatrist: Lucy Tewkesbury BSc Hons M.ch.S PGCert HCPC registered.

Lucy will be offering

1/2 price treatment For new routine patients to the clinic (Until 1st June 2017)

(Normally ÂŁ32 for 30 mins) Call to book your appointment

01323 892002 52

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The Alexander Technique Are you fed up with recurring or long-term pain or tightness that restricts your movement? Or are you recovering from an injury or operation and wish the recovery would speed up? Itâ€™s quite possible that the Alexander Technique could help you. Why not try an introductory taster session of one hour with no further commitment for ÂŁ20.

Geraldine Gleeson 01323 873921 Mobile or text: 07568 157000 geraldine@ alexandersouth.co.uk alexandersouth.co.uk

Are you thinking of starting counselling? Based in Seaford, I am an experienced BACP & UKCP accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist, providing talking therapy services to adults and young people. I work with a wide range of issues such as: difficulties in relationships, anxiety, depression, bereavement, low self-esteem, work-related problems, as well as the many other issues which may be impacting your quality of life and emotional wellbeing. To find out more visit: www.sarahjones.counselling.co.uk or to arrange an initial assessment please email:sarahjonescounselling@outlook.com or telephone: 07843 013861.

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BREATH, MEDITATION & REIKI Robin Shell: 07956555688 or robinshell63@gmail.com Why not book a FREE taster session now

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IS ANXIETY TAKING OVER YOUR LIFE? By Judy Renihan

Most of us will have experienced feelings of anxiety at some time or other; the inability to think straight, racing heart and wobbly legs. Anxiety is a normal emotion and life throws us lots of reasons to be anxious.

Why do we become anxious?

Anxiety is our body’s alarm system, our ‘fight or flight response’ where we either stay and fight or run away. Modern day life means that we rarely need to flee a situation and you don’t have much cause to wrestle wild beasts in Seaford. The problem is that we store up stressful situations; we don’t burn off adrenalin in fighting or running and stress can feel constant, therefore anxiety builds.

What happens when we feel anxious?

Physical symptoms of anxiety differ from person to person. They consist of racing heart, dizziness, feeling sick, headache, sweating, difficulty in sleeping, fluctuating body temperature, wobbly legs (feeling unsteady), and gasping for breath. When we feel anxious we start catastrophising, we layer up dreadful possibilities in our head, always thinking the worst. It is natural to be concerned and worry sometimes, but when this is constant it is exhausting, overwhelming and can become a real problem.

Take time out

Sometimes our anxiety keeps rising because we’re very tired and run down. Look at your life and take out what is unnecessary. Sometimes, this can be hard to do when everything seems foggy. Book some sessions with a counsellor to help you work through what’s important and what’s weighing you down. Get a better work-life balance.

Sleep the good sleep

Sleep is always affected when we feel anxious and this becomes a vicious cycle. When we sleep, we process our

day and refuel for the day ahead of us. When we don’t sleep well it can feel like a mental backlog of unprocessed ‘stuff ’. Keep a good sleep routine. Turn off devices at least half an hour before going to bed. Make a ritual of getting ready and going to bed. Keep to the same time every night if possible.

Don’t worry about anxiety attacks

I have noticed that clients’ anxiety is greatly increased by them worrying about having an anxiety attack. I understand that this can feel embarrassing, but adding to anxiety by worrying about anxiety can double the symptoms. Allow yourself to have a panic attack if you need one.You are less likely to have an attack and if you do, it will be short lived.

Breathe in and out

I know this sounds obvious but when we feel anxious we can forget to breathe. Breathing is a great leveller. As you breathe in, think about the breath going right down to the bottom of your tummy. Count to seven as you breathe in and count to eleven as you breathe out. This slows your racing mind and can prevent symptoms manifesting.

Burn off adrenaline

Adrenaline stores up in our body making us feel like we’re in a constant state of high alert. The best way to burn off excess adrenaline is to exercise. The added benefit is that the adrenaline is replaced by feel-good endorphins. You don’t need to run a marathon, a 30-minute walk will do the trick. Walking, yoga, swimming are also calming forms of exercise. Do something that you enjoy, Zumba is always good for a laugh.

Watch what you put into your body

Be careful of caffeine loaded drinks. Cola, tea, coffee, high energy drinks send adrenaline through your body. Equally, sugar causes adrenaline and cortisol to spike, making you feel jittery and irritable. Eat foods high in vitamin B to ward off anxiety; chicken, pork, beef, leafy green vegetables, citrus fruit, rice, nuts and eggs. Eat whole wheat foods such as bread to increase serotonin in the brain which helps our mood. Anxiety can have such a detrimental effect on our lives. Don’t let it build up, see your GP or make an appointment to see a talking therapist.

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

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ARE YOU FEELING LIFE IS JUST TOO HARD TO HANDLE?

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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 nonjudgemental. You will work together to identify and change the thoughts and behaviour patterns that are keeping you from feeling your best.

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Judith Johnson

Home Visit Judith Johnson Chiropody/Podiatry Home Visit Chiropody/Podiatry HealthProfessional Professional Council Council Registration Health RegistrationCH32351 CH32351

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07900954222 07900 954222 Judy.m.johnson76@gmail.com Judy.m.johnson76@gmail.com

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

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Set at the foot of Seaford Head, there is a place where you can retreat to for some wonderful therapeutic ‘me’ time. Here at Serenity Cabin it is my aim to provide you with the space and the enviroment to experience some alternative therapy to address stress, anxiety, headaches, aching muscles and other ailments that affect us day to day and hold us back.

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Seaford Afternoon Flower Club This month on 20th April 2017 at 2pm we celebrate our Diamond Anniversary and are holding an Open Meeting with Pam Lewis, a National Demonstrator, at the Seaford Little Theatre in Steyne Road, Seaford. This will be a very special and entertaining afternoon. Numbered tickets are selling fast at £12.50 each or £10 each to members of the club from Mrs. Beryl Neill, 11 Kingston Close, Seaford, BN25 4NF; Tel. 01323 873929. Cheques should be made payable to Seaford Afternoon Flower Club; stamped addressed envelope please. We are sure that this will be a wonderful afternoon and look forward to welcoming old friends and new visitors. At our February meeting we were treated to a most entertaining afternoon by demonstrator, Graham King. Graham is an extremely creative floral artist and makes many of his own embellishments for his floral

designs. With this in mind, Graham has agreed to host a workshop for club members later in the year, when members will be taught how to make some of his wonderful creations. The rest of the year’s programme is a mixture of demonstrations and workshops, and our annual fee is just £28, which is amazing value for 11 entertaining afternoons. Why not come and join us this year? We will offer you a warm welcome. We meet on the third Thursday of each month (except January) at 2pm at the Baptist Church in Belgrave Road, Seaford BN25 2EE.Visitors are always very welcome at £5 on the door which includes refreshments. Contact Georgie Wall on 01323 490979 or Sue Ward on 01323 894848 for further details.

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Unusual Easter Traditions

How will you celebrate Easter? If you need ideas, check out these unusual traditions:

Pace Egg Plays were once a widespread way of celebrating across rural England. Performed on Good Friday, the drama involves a form of a combat between a villain named Old Tosspot and the hero St George. Historically the actors were working class men and women who toured the villages, performing in pubs and on the street as a way of earning extra money. In the plays someone is always killed, this may be St George or a Turkish Knight known as Bold Slasher. The poor fellow is however revived by a comic doctor, linking to the Easter themes of death and rebirth. The use of the word Pace is linked to the Latin word Pacha which translates to Easter. The egging part comes from the fact that performers were given eggs which

were wrapped in onion skins and carefully boiled. They’d receive other gifts too, including money as an incentive to perform by the crowd. Some believe the phrase ‘to egg someone on’ originates from when rival groups of performers found themselves in the same village and traded insults, had wooden sword fights or even tried to steal each others Pace Eggs. The Pace Eggs were sometimes rolled, but the practice of egg rolling has become a tradition all on its own both in the UK and abroad. Usually hard-boiled eggs are decorated and rolled down a grassy hill, with an ensuing competition to see whose egg can roll fastest and remain unharmed. The exact symbolism of egg rolling isn’t clear, but as eggs have links to the Easter and Spring themes of rebirth, renewal and fertility, this seems to provide some reasoning for it. If you are looking for a different type of activity on Easter Monday, then you might like to consider the traditions of Whipping Monday, linked to countries such as Slovakia and the Czech Republic.

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Here’s a pretty how-de-do!” The Mikado of Japan, has devised a unique but ruthless law to keep young men on the straight and narrow, discouraging unseemly practices such as flirting. But the townsfolk of Titipu have come up with their own unique way to get around it... Nanki-Poo, arrives in town (A Wand’ring Minstrel, he) looking for Yum-Yum but soon learns that she is about to be married to Ko-Ko, Lord High Executioner. He plans to end his life by his own hand immediately, declaring he cannot live without her; but Ko-Ko is desperate to find someone to execute, and persuades him to die instead in public ceremony in return for a month of happy marriage. But will the fearful Katisha reveal Nanki-Poo’s dark secret? Who will be next for the chop? Who will end up on Ko-Ko’s “Little List”? Will the Three Little Maids save the day? Yet again, Gilbert satires politics and the rise of the inappropriate to Authority. The Mikado, probably the most popular and recognisable of the G&S musicals includes favourites such as Three Little Maids, A Wand’ring Minstrel I, Tit Willow... The Mikado is Topsy-Turvey fun at its very best!

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Who’s Who In Seaford?

Lindsay Freeman, Mayor and Town Councillor for Seaford

Lindsay has lived in Seaford since 1981 and works as a teacher and GCSE exam marker. She was born in Oxford and went to schools in Malta, Oxford, Scotland, Gibraltar and in Hampshire. Lindsay is also a member of Seaford Museum. Lindsay is married to fellow councillor, Nick, and they have a rescue dog from Waifs and Strays (one of her chosen charities), a Weimaraner. Lindsay is passionate about travel, particularly in the Middle East, and is currently learning Arabic.

Where do you work? Twin Language School in Eastbourne – summer school and Edexcel GCSE Examiner. Mayor and Town Councillor for Seaford. What are your hobbies and interests? I love reading and watercolour painting. I’m still trying to learn Arabic, more than just bartering and ordering food. I also love cooking and cake decorating. Travel, I love going to the Middle East and have been to Lebanon, Libya, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Libya and Jordan, the latter 10 times. What do you like best about Seaford? The sea and the people. What is your favourite piece of music? I love rock music, Arabic music and some classical, but overall, ‘It’s a Kind of Magic’ by Queen. What is your favourite film? Casablanca. What book are you reading at the moment? At the moment I’m currently reading The Lemon Tree by Sandy Tolan. What is your idea of perfect happiness? Watching the sunset in Wadi Rum, Jordan. What has been your most embarrassing moment? Splitting my jeans on the radio! I was helping out with an exercise broadcast at BFBS in Germany, suddenly the back seam of my jeans ripped and it was heard all over Germany! Where is your favourite place to go in and around Seaford and why? The beach, in all weathers, it’s amazing. Which living person do you most admire? Hanan Ashrawi. What makes you sad? The state of the Middle East, all the killing, destruction and the creation of so many refugees. What words or phrases do you most overuse? Yalla (Arabic for come on, hurry up). What is the most important lesson life has taught you? Don’t put off till tomorrow things you can do today. What keeps you awake at night? Backache and the Seaford winds howling around the house!

What is the first line of your favourite poem? If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs and blaming it on you... How do you relax? A nice, hot bubble bath. What is your favourite journey? Amman to Aqaba on the Dead Sea Highway in Jordan. How would you spend a million pounds? Open my own school based around Food and the Arts, very creative. What is your most memorable learning experience? Learning to read and write Arabic, it reads from right to left. What is your greatest extravagance? Good coffee, freshly made. What is your greatest fear? That the current state in Syria will spread and lead to WW3. What is your favourite smell? Bread baking. What is the best advice you have ever been given? Go for it, if you don’t try, you’ll never know if you’ll succeed. What would your motto be? Never knowingly do harm. Which person in history would you most like to meet? Lawrence of Arabia. What or who is the greatest love in your life? Travel.

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ROTARY CLUB OF SEAFORD

Humanitarian passage to India The whole experience was inspiring, humbling, motivational and eye opening. These were the thoughts of John Owen from the Rotary Club of Seaford on his return from New Delhi after taking part in the National Polio Immunisation campaign across India.

humanitarian projects: l the school for underprivileged children where Rotary is partly financing the education and monitoring the children’s academic progress; l The Rotary Diabetic Centre, where residents are positively encouraged to visit to have the required tests; l The Rotary hospital wards with a marvellous dedicated surgeon working a long day performing miracles in getting polio victims walking again. “I could not fail to be touched when seeing these children.”

Rotary International launched a public health campaign in 1985 that led to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative being set up. Rotary joined forces with other organisations and now this mission is being undertaken as the world is on the verge of elimination one of the most dreaded diseases – poliomyelitis, and Rotary is leading the way. For those who are unaware, polio is a serious viral infection causing temporary or permanent paralysis which can be life-threatening. Thirty years ago, there were a thousand cases of polio a day in 125 countries, including the UK!

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The first day was a rather joyous occasion with colourful dancers, bands taking part in a Polio Immunisation Awareness Rally involving over 800 school children, Rotarians from many parts of the world, government health workers plus parents and public.

Ray decided that this month was opportune to retire from his role as President, as the charity is changing the way it services training. Rather than individuals coming to the charity’s centres to learn trade, the charity will be going to the individuals who need help at 19 regional locations.

The second day was set aside for immunising 172,000,000 children under the age of 5 and these were carried out in 709,000 immunisation booths all over India. Thousands of Indian Rotarians were involved in the event, along with health workers. In Delhi, John was with 68 other British people, 38 Belgians, 38 Japanese, 3 Swedes, 1 Swiss and 70 Americans. John manned one of the 200 booths set up around the Delhi region to target 25,000 children under the age of 5. The mission was to administer two drops of vaccine on the tongue and place a permanent purple mark the little finger. The third day the teams went house-to-house, mainly in the more deprived areas of Delhi, immunising those that could not get to the booths. John also had the opportunity to visit some of the local Rotary

Past President Ray Hazan retired on 7th February from being President of Blind Veterans UK (BVUK), a position that he had held for 13 years. He also relinquished his position from the BVUK Council.

Secondly, he considered that it was time for the charity to be led by someone younger who is fresher with new ideas, so that they could gain experience, rather than the position being held for eternity by ‘an old codger’. Ray is a life member of BVUK. The charity cares for blind veterans from their loss of sight until their passing, and in some cases their widows. Ray feels a great debt to the charity as it enabled him to lead a fantastic life. He has said to them that if there is anything required, he is more than willing to do all he can to help. Ray joined Blind Veterans UK staff in 1977, and was elected President in 2004. He worked in the PR and Welfare departments, and was also Editor of the

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charity’s monthly in-house magazine Review. Ray retired in 2011 but remained the charity’s President until this February. Ray was awarded an OBE in 2012 for his services to Blind Veterans UK and the blind community, and last April was awarded the Soldiering On Through Life Trust’s ‘2016 Trustees Award’ for services to the blind community. Ray has been a member of Rotary for over 20 years, first joining the Rotary Club London, and joining Seaford Rotary Club following his retirement. He was President of Seaford Rotary Club in 2014-15. When not at BVUK, he will continue with membership of Seaford Rotary Club. Ray currently is Speaker Secretary for the Club and has arranged for speakers, including his brother, to give talks at our lunchtime meetings.

Seaford Young Musician There was a packed audience at Cross Way Church for the sixth annual competition to find the Seaford Young Musician of the Year, organised by Seaford Rotary Club. With categories for solo instrumentalists, solo singers and ensembles, the evening promised a wide range of music and the audience was not disappointed with performances ranging from Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D Minor to Jimi Hendrix and Voodoo Child. With an outstanding version of the Jimi Hendrix hit, the winners of the Ensemble Section were Linus Holter and Toby Keane. Top of the solo instrumentalists, playing Moondance by Van Morrison, was 12-year-old trumpeter, Archie Blaber. Her performance of Some Things Are Meant to Be by Jason Howland and Mindi Dickstein won the top award in the Solo Vocalists for Rose Meek. Rose was also judged to be the overall winner of the competition and was presented with the Colin Seymour Shield by the Mayor of Seaford, Councillor Lindsay Freeman. All competitors were presented with commemorative certificates by the Deputy Young Mayor, Thomas Exley.

One tradition developed during the previous years of this event is for past Young Musicians winners to entertain the audience while the judges deliberate. This year was no exception, with a duet by Hambel Goodchild (Flute) and Leah Saltoun (Recorder), and solo performances by Bethany Geoghegan (Violin), and Matt Flood (Drums).

April Boot Craft and Produce Fair Seaford Rotary Club is pleased to confirm that the first of the 2017 Rotary Boot, Craft & Produce Fairs will take place on Sunday 16th April from 9am to 1pm. Each fair will be held at the West Martello Field. Previously the fairs have been located in the East Field. Gates will open to stallholders at 7.30am, and the cost of a pitch remains at 2016 prices as £8. Admittance and car parking will be free for the public. Refreshments will be available. For any questions phone Dave on 01323 892986 or email events@seafordrotary.org.uk Photos left page: John Owen with some of the schoolchildren; Administering the vaccine; Ray Hazan. This page: Rose Meek being presented with the Colin Seymour Shield by the Mayor of Seaford, Councillor Lindsay Freeman;.

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Arts@theCrypt

Visitors to the recent Show by Teresa Neal – ‘In the Eye of Noir’ – may have noticed the recent improvements made to the Gallery and Studio. New radiators and lighting have been installed, making the space a much more comfortable, contemporary environment for the artists using it. Next on the list is to replace the old hanging system and paint the walls – this will be tackled in the next few weeks by the Crypt volunteers, in preparation for our two April exhibitions. Abstract 17 (14th – 20th April) is an opportunity to see a collection of work by three Sussex artists, Rosemary Newton, John Forster and Isobel Moore, who are exhibiting at the Crypt for the third year. This is a must-see for anyone interested in abstract, contemporary art. Rosemary and John work in a variety of paint media, while Isobel is a textile artist who has recently begun exploring working with acrylics. Entry is free and much of the art will be for sale. More information about the artists, and some more

Changez d’Art / Breath of Fresh Art (28th April – 3rd May) showcases work by both French and English artists, all of whom belong to a non-profit association, founded in 2006. The show at the Crypt, a return visit after their successful exhibition in April 2016, will bring together artists from Normandy and East Sussex, and will feature works in watercolour, oil, sculpture, print and art-craft. The Association and its members are also supporting the art department of a school in South Africa, using proceeds from a charity calendar of their work. Again, more details of these artists will be on our website. http://www.thecryptgallery.com/what-s-on Photos from top: Painting by Rosemary Newton. ‘Breakwater’ by John Forster; Flower collage by Isobel Moore; Shell by Isobel Moore;

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Seaford Neighbourhood Plan

What is a Neighbourhood Plan and why do we need one?

As part of the Government’s policy to devolve more responsibility for planning to local people, the Neighbourhood Planning process is laid in a legal framework. The Plan is written by the local community, the people who know and love the area, rather than the Local Planning Authority. In our area it eventually becomes part of the Lewes District Local Plan. A Neighbourhood Plan cannot override the District Plan, but can add to it by, for example, designating Local Green Spaces. Lewes District Council has given Seaford a housing target to find a minimum of 184 dwellings by 2030. With a Plan, Seaford residents are able to choose: where they want new homes, shops and offices to be built; say what new buildings should look like; and what infrastructure should be provided. Without a Plan, Seaford does not achieve such a strong influence, and receives less funding. In addition to making proposals on planning policy, ‘Community Proposals’ can also be made within the Neighbourhood Plan on areas that have emerged from the Neighbourhood Planning team’s work. The Neighbourhood Planning team makes proposals based on evidence collected from surveys, questionnaires, meetings, papers, etc. The process for developing the Plan involves consulting residents and the authorities at all stages. The final proposed Plan then goes before an independent examiner, who checks that the Plan meets the right standards, and then to a local referendum, where the residents of Seaford decide whether or not the Plan should be adopted.

What have we done so far?

We are a volunteer group made up of local residents and some Town Councillors. We have a Steering Group and four Focus Groups: Housing & Development, Environment & Countryside, Local Economy & Facilities; and Transport & Travel. We have created a draft vision that by 2030 Seaford will have:

made greater use of the seafront, heritage assets and its position as a gateway to the National Park; l promoted sympathetic development; l improved the economic environment; l retained open spaces and the spectacular views; l improved the transport infrastructure; l expanded the rich and diverse shops, businesses, and community and tourist facilities. l

It is vital, if we are to withstand possible legal challenges, that the Plan is based on robust evidence and not opinions. So we have: collected the views of residents from 1,100 Survey Forms returned to us by the public; l organised a public consultation meeting when we were almost overwhelmed by the hundreds of people attending; l prepared, and made available to the public by each Focus Group, Draft Evidence Reports which contained questionnaires; l consulted, or will be consulting shortly, over 50 local groups and organisations. l

All our key documents and questionnaires are on www.Seafordnp.uk. It is not too late for you to complete our questionnaires on line. Following recent cases of Neighbourhood Plans being challenged in court, it is essential to demonstrate that all sites, including publicly owned land, green spaces and brown field sites, and sites put forward by land owners following the call for sites, are examined carefully by the Housing & Development Focus Group and, in turn, by the Steering Committee. Being considered by the Plan does not mean that a site will be allocated for housing. In fact failing to consider a particular site could leave it vulnerable for development in the future. Neighbourhood planning is about the use and development of land, and appropriate evidence on local social, economic and environmental conditions. Evidence is being collected for each site, including its location, size, current and previous use, relevant planning policies, planning history, flood risk, accessibility, biodiversity, landscape, historic environment, infrastructure, ability to provide affordable housing, and the impact on local businesses and community facilities. This provides evidence about a site’s suitability, achievability, availability and acceptability. All this evidence is then fed into what is known as a ‘Sustainability

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Appraisal’. The key aspect of this process is that it is laid down by central government so decisions on the future use of sites are based on objective criteria and not subjective opinion. The Environment & Countryside Questionnaire seeks residents’ views on sites which are likely to meet the following strict Government criteria for Local Green Space designation: l it is reasonably close to the community it serves, is local in character and is not an extensive tract of land; l is demonstrably special to the local community and holds a particular local significance, for example, because of its: l beauty; l historic significance; l recreational value; l tranquillity; l richness of its wildlife.

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We will be holding another public meeting in June/ July, and issuing further progress reports in Seaford Scene. Once our evidence collection is finalised, we will consult widely with residents and the various authorities prior to examination of the Neighbourhood Plan by an Independent Examiner and finally a referendum of residents in early 2017. When we know more dates we’ll tell you.

How you can help

We’re working hard for our town. We’ll keep you up to date. Please help us by looking at the website, completing the questionnaires and giving us your views. You can ask questions at the Steering Group meetings (check dates and times on the website).

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Seaford U3A It’s been a very busy season so far this year with visits and events for our members including our very popular coffee mornings, tea parties, talks and a visit to Windsor Castle. Do remember that as a Seaford U3A member you are welcome to take part in all of these as long as you bring your membership card! The visit to Windsor was a great success and Diana Burton reported on Dr Richard Williams’ illustrated and well informed talk in the Winchester Tower. Photographs of the devastating 1992 fire showed how it spread through the rooms which were destroyed by fire and water. Only two ‘treasures’ were lost to the fire. We were told of how the restoration proceeded. The Duke of Edinburgh was very involved with this, although the Queen made the ultimate decisions. It was interesting to see how the team decided whether rooms should be restored to 1992 conditions just before the fire, or go back to how rooms were set out in previous centuries. Afterwards we saw the magnificence and splendour of the renovations. The room where the fire started had originally been made into a chapel by Queen Victoria, but was then only used as a corridor between buildings. The decision was taken to make the room into a lobby, and give it a mediaeval look using modern techniques. It is now called the Lantern Lobby. Now here’s what is on offer in April. The Tea Party on Monday 3rd April at the Consitutitional Club between 2pm and 4pm will be given by David Hitchin who will be talking about Great Aunt Ada’s Medal. This is the history of a lady who was awarded a medal in WW1.

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This year, on Friday 14th April, Christians around the world will commemorate the day that Jesus Christ was cruelly nailed to a cross, even though He had never committed any sins. It is called Good Friday, because the Bible tells us that Jesus is God’s son and He is the only one good enough to pay for our selfish, sinful ways. Then three days later Jesus rose from the dead and was seen by many of His followers. In Seaford on Good Friday you can see a Procession of Witness that Christians from different churches in Seaford make as part of Churches Together, to remember Jesus’s death and resurrection. Some of the churches hold a service. You can join the Procession by being at St Leonard’s Church by 10.45am. We will all then process through Seaford at 11am and finish at the the Jubilee Gardens on Steyne Road at around 11.40am. After a few songs and prayers we are all invited for a chat, cuppa and hot cross bun in Crossways Centre. Traditionally, hot cross buns are eaten because they have a pastry cross on them.

Easter Sunday

On Easter Sunday,16th April, churches will be holding meetings to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection. Seaford Baptist Church also invites everyone to celebrate this occasion in a significant way by gathering at 7am on Easter morning on the beach side of Martello Tower for worship and freshly barbecued fish. The event has special significance as, after Jesus rose, He went to meet some of His disciples (friends and followers), on the beach and cooked them a fish breakfast. Rosemary Batts Photos: The Procession of Witness; Crowd at the cross.

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Welcome to April. Spring flowers, nesting birds, dawn Chorus â€“ it is all happening. Heavenly. Next? Lawn mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters, weeding, planting. Enjoy the garden and the countryside. I will. If you then want gentle exercise to stretch out those overworked muscles and aches and pains, try New Age Kurling. The sport can be as energetic as you care to make it.

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Your first visit will let you see what we get up to and it will not cost you a penny. Whilst in the Leisure Centre you can have a look round and get to see all the sport and leisure activities that are on offer. You can also take a break and sample the Wave restaurant foodie delights. On Saturday 8th April, Seaford Kurlers will be refereeing and scoring for a local Lions kurling contest. This will take place at the Wave Downs Leisure Centre, Seaford. Time is approximately 7.45pm. We used to do the same for Seahaven Lionesses. The Lions now include the Lionesses in their groups. The evening should be good fun just as in the past. We will get to meet some familiar faces of the visiting Lions groups which we have met in the previous years. This would also be a chance to talk to the local Lions members and perhaps find out what they do in the community. For all information about Seaford Kurlers, contact June Wood, Secretary, on 01323 895376 or email sally1989@tiscali.co.uk Photos: Kurling at the 2013 Lionesses sports event.

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St George’s Day

Did you know that St George never actually set foot in Britain? It’s believed he was born in Lydda in Palestine, or in Cappadocia (now in central Turkey), and brought up in Palestine. His father was a Roman soldier, and when his parents died, George decided he would travel to Nicomedia (Turkey) to join the Roman army. He served for several years, progressing up the ranks to become an imperial guard of the Emperor. George was a devout Christian, and was tortured and executed for refusing to give up his Christian faith. It’s believed that he was killed on 23rd April 300AD, which is why St George’s Day is celebrated on April 23rd each year. So where does the dragon come into it? The legend of George and the dragon dates back hundreds of years, to the 11th century, if not earlier. According to the legend, a dragon was terrorising a small village. The villagers would sacrifice their children to appease the dragon. One day George was riding past the village and met a young princess, whose turn it was to be sacrificed. George rescued the girl and offered to slay the dragon for the villagers, if they would convert to Christianity. They agreed, so he killed the dragon. Today the Feast of St George is celebrated in countries across the world, including Syria, Hungary and the Czech Republic. If you’re taking part, perhaps you could adopt the old English custom of wearing a red rose in your lapel on St George’s Day. Kate Duggan

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Cheneys open to all the community! Cheneys restaurant and café opened in 2016 within Cheneys Lodge retirement apartments owned by Sussex Housing & Care. With fresh, modern décor and a relaxed yet welcoming atmosphere, Cheneys is fast becoming Seaford’s hidden gem. Cheney’s prides itself on being able to cater for individual diners, couples or groups from throughout the whole community, with its fully accessible and child friendly facilities. The restaurant is open Tuesday – Friday 8.30am – 4pm and Sundays 12pm – 4pm for roasts with all the trimmings. Cheneys offers breakfasts, lunchtime bites, home-cooked dishes, speciality hot drinks as well as delicious home baked cakes, all at competitive prices.

The restaurant boasts an attractive, sunny courtyard, where customers can opt to dine outside and enjoy Cheney Lodge’s beautifully landscaped gardens. Cheneys is also available to hire for events, meetings or gatherings. The spacious dining area offers a flexible space for a variety of activities, and bespoke catering options can be arranged in advance. Please get in touch with the Cheneys team to make an enquiry.

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AGE CONCERN SEAFORD Age Concern Seaford is a totally independent, local charity that focuses solely on providing information and support to the senior citizens in Seaford. Funding comes from sales through the Church Street charity shop and through the occasional bequest or donation. Age Concern Seaford is run by a team of volunteers who give their time freely and are dedicated to providing help and support wherever they can. Here are some examples of what they aim to offer: l Lots of useful information and support; l Help with filling out Attendance Allowance Forms; l A visiting and befriending service; l Medical transport – hospital appointments only; l A weekly 10/15 minute telephone call. There is also a Sunday Lunch Club on the 3rd Sunday of every month. There is a charge for this and booking is required. It takes place at the Downs 60+ Club, which is in the grounds of the Downs Leisure Centre.

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Glenn of Seaford Times is producing a book on the sporting history of the Seaford Secondary School, between 1938, when the school opened, up to the year 1962, and would like to ask if anyone can help. “The book is in its final stages’, explained Glenn, “but I do not want to miss anything out. So if you were at the school during those years, and were involved in any sporting achievements, either individually, or in a team event, please write to me. “If you have any photos, or written information on the event, even better. It might be a good idea to write to me first to tell me the event you were involved in, just in case I have already written about it, which could save you a lot of time searching your loft, only to find I have the information. “A great source of written information is in the school ‘Bulletin’ magazines. This was started by Mr Heritage and Miss Roberts, the school secretary, in the early 1950s.

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“During my research I have found information from old newspapers. Pictured is Maureen Harriott, 100 yards champion from 1950 (sent to Seaford Times by Sue Lugg, Maureen’s daughter). If you would like to contact Glenn please email him at seaford.times@gmail.com

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Come Dine with Stephen Last year I took part in the TV show Come Dine with Me. For the uninitiated, the programme sees four people take turns in hosting a dinner party at their homes and then they are ranked on their hospitality and cooking, with the winner receiving £1,000. The show was broadcast last month and the feedback I’ve had from people popping into our office has been good. It all started when a young lad popped into the office one morning and asked us ‘who fancies being on the TV?’ Contrary to what my esteemed colleagues may say I didn’t bound around like Bambi yelling ‘Me, me!’ I was one of 300 people across East Sussex who threw their hats into the ring to be considered. I was then interviewed over the phone and made it to the shortlist of 20 people who were test filmed at their homes. Fast forward a few months and I was one of the four contestants invited to strut their culinary stuff. It was an enjoyable experience, albeit very tiring. The actual show lasts only 48 minutes, but the filming took place over four long successive days and featured a lot of hanging about. The only advice the film crew gave us was don’t get drunk and don’t take it too seriously. Thankfully I listened to both points and had a lot of fun. When it came to my turn to try to be the host with the most my menu was chicken liver pate for starters, my main dish was flambéed steak with vegetables and I finished off with a chocolate and raspberry morsel for dessert. My guests seemed to enjoy it and when all the votes were in I finished joint second, losing out to Jonny, the deserved winner and a lovely chap.

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CUCKMERE VALLEY TRANSITION Join us for tea, cakes and a thoughtprovoking film! Too many cars on our roads? Too few local products in our shops? Passionate about the environment and the future of our society? Not sure what ordinary people like us can do? All over the globe, solutions already exist! This month we’re screening DEMAIN (Tomorrow), an inspirational film which won Best Documentary at the 2016 César Awards and has played to full houses in the UK. Shocked to read that humanity could cease to exist by 2100, filmmakers Cyril Dion and Mélanie Laurent decided to investigate. Refreshingly, they made some very positive discoveries.

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In Britain, India, USA and beyond, they met pioneering individuals whose approaches to agriculture, energy, finance, democracy and education could steer us all away from ecological and socio-economic disaster. Have you ever wondered what Transition is all about – and why Totnes and Lewes have a £21 note? Demain (#TomorrowFilm, www.demain-lefilm.com) will provide some answers.

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SEAFORD NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY We start our 2017 season of outdoor meetings on 11th April at Ashcombe Bottom with a walk for members only, exploring woodland management and tree identification with Lee Walther from the National Trust. Our next outing is on 2nd May when Bob Self leads our spring bird walks, one at 7am and the second at 10am. In a change from our usual programme these walks will be on Seaford Head. The bird walks are open to all. Our outdoor meetings are gentle walks, usually lasting about two and a half hours. They generally take place on Tuesdays – see the listings in Seaford Scene for details. We look forward to seeing members and welcoming visitors and prospective new members. We suggest that visitors make a £3 donation – which will be refunded if you decide to join the society. Unfortunately, we are unable to welcome dogs on our walks. For more information about the society, please visit our website www.seafordnaturalhistory.org.uk or ring 01323 893526.

Out and about in April

There is so much going on the countryside in spring that it’s difficult to know what to highlight – frogspawn in our ponds and ditches, swallows arriving from subSaharan Africa, blackthorn bursting into flower and leaf, early wild flowers appearing, and bumble bees and other insects emerging to take advantage of them. But we often overlook creatures which are here all year round, so for this article the focus is on a large white bird you can see at any time on the Cuckmere and the foreshore – the Little Egret. The Little Egret (left) is a tall handsome upright bird with distinctive yellow feet, which is difficult to miss but it’s only over the last 20 to 25 years that it has become a common sight in southern England. Since the early 1990s it has gone from being a rare vagrant to a bird which breeds in the area. As late as the 1950s, Little Egrets, resident in France and Spain, migrated to North West Africa in the winter. Then some began to winter in Europe, and gradually the population increased and moved further north.

They were spotted in Brittany in 1960 and Normandy in 1993. In the 1990s we started seeing Little Egrets in larger numbers in the south of England, usually as temporary late summer visitors after the breeding season. And 2001 brought the first reports of breeding birds in Sussex. (This information comes from The Birds of Sussex by Sussex Ornithological Society (2014) – a splendid publication which covers all of the birds seen in Sussex.) The Little Egret is a very attractive addition to local bird life. It occupies the same sort of terrain and has similar habits to the native Grey Heron (right), but so far there doesn’t seem to be any evidence that the two birds compete. Both birds are vulnerable to cold winters – the cold winters in 2010 and 2011 caused a profound drop in the Little Egret population. The reasons for the expansion in the Little Egret’s range are complex, but climate change is thought to be a factor. Wildlife organisations are convinced that global warming (as well as farming, industry and housing) will have a major impact on wildlife habitats. On the one hand, some species will decline or move away and on the other, we may see more of species like the Hoopoe (left), which has rarely been seen in Sussex to date. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds report, Why Climate Matters to Wildlife, gives a good overview of what we might expect (http://www. rspb.org.uk/) and on balance it gives much cause for concern.

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WAVES CELEBRATES 10 YEARS AT THE DROP-IN CENTRE Waves Family Support is celebrating ten years of activity at the Drop In Centre in Church Street, Seaford. During this year WAVES will be holding a number of fundraising events, to which everyone is invited. The first event is a musical evening arranged by the Seaford Baptist Church Concert Choir on Saturday 22nd April – come and share the evening with us. The concert will commence at 7pm and will be held at Seaford Baptist Church. On Saturday 20th May we will share supper together, followed by an evening of quizzing. This evening will also take place at Seaford Baptist Church, in the large hall. Tickets will be available from 22nd April. Our 10th anniversary celebrations will take place on the weekend of 10th and 11th June – our WAVES weekend. Please join us and share in these events. More information available from the WAVES Centre, 8 Church Street, Seaford, tel: 01323 873797. WAVES Family Support offers help and encouragement to families in Seaford. Our Drop In Centre in Church Street is open each morning, Monday to Thursday from 9.30am to 12.30pm. We invite all mums to spend time with us at the Centre – call in for coffee and a chat.

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SEAHAVEN HARD OF HEARING CLUB The Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club held its monthly meeting on 3rd March at the St James’ Trust. After the usual notices we had a very interesting talk by Jill Allen on The Wykehams of Winchester. It ranged through history, reminding us of the turbulent times that our ancestors had to endure. Jill Allen has also agreed to accept our invitation to become our President. We hope that we can work together, and take the past work by her and the committee forward into the future. We then had a welcome cup of tea, during which time the sponsorship money was collected for the swim done by Wendy, Ann and Yolande, which amounts to £273 at the present time. There is still a little more to be collected. Subscriptions were also collected for the year. On the Bring and Buy, Mabel’s homemade lemon curd disappeared from the table in double quick time. We had three bags of bottle tops and a generous bag of stamps for our collection for the Friends of the Eastbourne Hospital. Some more coppers went into the Copper Jar. Also, going by the number of books that sold from the book stall, there is a lot of reading planned for the next month. We welcomed two new members this month. We hope that they enjoyed themselves and will want to come to our next meeting on Friday 7th April, when we will be welcoming Alan Hodges with slides of his postcards of the local area. This always brings back memories for the audience and there can be some interesting discussions.

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What’s On In April? Thurs 30th Mar - Sat 1st April ‘Mixed Doubles’ - Meeching Amateur Dramatics Meeching Hall, Fort Road, Newhaven 7.45pm. Tickets £8, available from Meeching Estate Agents, High Street, Newhaven, tel: 01273 515566 or Tony: 07912 965507 Saturday 1st April National Trust Seaford Association Spring Fair St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane 10am - 11.30am. Stalls include cakes, books, puzzles, gifts, bric-a-brac and raffle. Entry 50p, including tea/coffee and biscuits. www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/nt WRAP for Carers Course Brightview Centre, 6 Saffrons Road, Eastbourne 10am - 2.30pm. Wellness Recovery Action Plan course for carers. An opportunity to explore your own wellbeing in a safe, non-judgemental space. Free, booking essential. Tel: Molly 07507 734370 / Lucy 07598 323254, email: molly@ coastalwellbeing.co.uk / lucy@ coastalwellbeing.co.uk www.coastalwellbeing.co.uk Foundation of Spiritual Healing and Guidance St James’ Trust Community Centre, Blatchington Road 2pm - 4pm. Free healing, qualified approved healers in attendance. No appointment. Tea and cakes. Donations welcome. Tel: 01323 896192 www.facebook.com/Thefshg The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Race Night. Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Saturday 1st - Sunday 2nd Sovereign Seas Folk Festival Newhaven Lifeboat House, Riverside, West Quay Various times. 4th annual event in aid of RNLI Newhaven. A variety of high profile performers at several intimate and enchanting venues. Tickets for individual concerts available, or £18 All Weekend ticket for all events. Email: rnlinewhaven.society@ hotmail.co.uk www.sovereignseasfestival.co.uk

Sunday 2nd Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 10.30am. Spring Class Series Races 1 & 2. www.nssc.org.uk

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Tuesday 4th Seaford Head Probus Club Seaford Golf Club, Blatchington Monthly meeting and lunch for members and guests. Tel: 01323 896373 East Blatchington Lectures St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Rd 2.30pm. ‘An Impression of Wakehurst’, by Chris Clennett. Tickets £7 incl. refreshments, available from Newberry Tully Estate Agents, 53 Church St, or on the door (subject to availability). Wednesday 5th The Wednesday Group Royal Oak, High St, Barcombe 7.30pm. Skittles night. Tel: 01323 871292 Thursday 6th 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

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Family Roots, Eastbourne & District Family History Society Ocklynge School,Victoria Drive, Eastbourne 7.30pm. AGM, followed by ‘Eastbourne’s Prehistoric Enigma - Enclosures on the Downs’, by Katherine Buckland. Members £1, visitors £1.50, inc. refreshments. New members welcome. Tel: Helen Warren 01323 731792 www.eastbournefhs.org.uk Seaford Folk Songs and Tunes Circle The Royal British Legion, Claremont Road 8pm. Singers, musicians and audience welcome to perform or listen. Hosted by Derek Seed. Friday 7th Easter Craft Fair Seaford Little Theatre, 4 Steyne Road 10am - 4pm. A range of stalls and a variety of handmade gifts for sale, made by talented members and local artists and artisans. Refreshments and home made cakes. For further information or to book a free pitch, tel: Debbie 07596 709044 or Ray: 07984 280067 Email: coxdeb8@gmail.com Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd 2.15pm - 4pm. Guest speakers and other activities, tea and biscuits, raffle. Alan Hodges shows slides of his postcards of the local area. Local transport may be available at a small cost. Tel: Pauline 01323 895216 Seaford Community Cinema The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7.30pm. ‘Hell or High Water’, cert. 15. Tickets £6/£5. Advance booking from Seaford Tourist Information Centre or www. seafordcinema.org Seaford Music Society Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd 7.45pm. Primavera Piano Quartet - Mozart, Fauré, John Carmichael. Tickets £14/£5 students, available on the door. Tel: 01323 491601 www.seafordmusicsociety.com

Saturday 8th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 9am. Cadet Registration and Parent/Helper Meetings. www.nssc.org.uk

Tuesday 11th Seaford Natural History Society Ashcombe Bottom 10.30am. Members only. Booking essential. Tel: 01323 893526 www.seafordnaturalhistory.org.uk

Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 1pm. Safety Boat Course. www.nssc.org.uk

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

The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. The Reform Club. Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Saturday 8th - Sunday 9th Last Minute Artists Arts@theCrypt, 23 Church St 10am - 4.30pm. Pop-up gallery. Free admission. www.thecryptgallery.com www.lastminuteartists.weebly. com Sunday 9th Seahaven Scouts Boot Sale Martello Fields 7.30am (sellers), 9.30am - 1pm (buyers). No food sellers. Tel: 0844 414 6086 www.ssch.org.uk Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 10.30am. Spring Class Series Races 3 & 4. www.nssc.org.uk Social Dances Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven 2pm - 4.30pm. Popular sequence, ballroom, Latin. £5, including tea and biscuits (first visit free). Tel: Fred Weston on 01323 898813 Cuckmere Valley Transition Litlington Village Hall, Clapham Lane, Litlington 3pm - 5pm. Screening of ‘Demain’ (‘Tomorrow’), which won Best Documentary at the 2016 César Awards. Followed by tea and cakes. Free, contributions welcome. www.cuckmerevalleytransition. org.uk

The GuestHouse Storytellers Hillcrest Centre, Newhaven 7pm for 7.30pm. ‘Mobile Dreams’, with 3Troubadours. A poetic, funny and warm storytelling show about the everlasting human search truth and connection, freedom and beauty. Ages 12+. Tickets £8 on the door if available, £6 in advance from Hillcrest Café or online: www. guesthousestorytellers.com Wednesday 12th Seaford Women’s Institute Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road 2pm. Waiting list for new members. To hire the hall for events, tel: Lin Buchan 01323 894862. www.esfwi.org.uk/wis/seaford Seaford Stamp & Postcard Club Constitutional Club, Crouch La. 7pm for 7.30pm. ‘Malaysian Miscellany’, with Peter Cockburn. All stamp and postcard collectors welcome. Tel: 01323 492433 www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/sspc Seaford Museum & Heritage Society Martello Tower, The Esplanade 7.30pm. ‘A Sporting History of Sussex: from the Amazing to the Bizarre’, illustrated talk by Mathew Homewood. Admission £5/£2 members. Tel: 01323 898222 www.seafordmuseum.co.uk Thursday 13th Seahaven RAFA Lunch 12 noon for 12.30pm. Twocourse lunch at either the Royal British Legion or the White Lion. Book one week in advance by phoning 01323 898907.

Good Friday Procession St Leonard’s Church, Church St 10.45am. ‘Procession of Witness’ with Christians from different churches in Seaford. Procession through Seaford from 11am, finishes 11.40am Jubilee Gardens, Steyne Road. Songs and prayers, followed by chat, cuppa and hot cross bun at Cross Way Church. Seaford Choral Society St Leonard’s Church, Church St 7pm. ‘Almost Instant’ Stainer ‘The Crucifixion’. All singers welcome to rehearse 7.15pm, Monday 10th at St Luke’s Church, Walmer Rd. Performance £5 for singers and congregation. All proceeds to WAVES. Tel: 01323 482387 www.seaford-choral-society.com Seaford Community Cinema The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7.30pm. ‘Embrace of the Serpent’, cert. 12. Tickets £6/£5/£3.50. Advance booking from Seaford Tourist Information Centre or www.seafordcinema.org Friday 14th - Monday 17th William Cole Funfair Martello East Field Open into the evening. Friday 14th - Thursday 20th Abstract 17 Arts@theCrypt, 23 Church St 10am - 4pm. Collection of work by three Sussex artists, painters Rosemary Newton and John Forster, and textile artist Isobel Moore. Free entry, much of the art for sale. Tel: 07521 954545 www.thecryptgallery.com Saturday 15th Sussex U3A Network Study Day Seaford Little Theatre, 4 Steyne Road 10.15am - 3.30pm. ‘Sussex by the Sea’, with lecturer Sue Berry. For information and application forms, tel: 01323 893392 www.u3asites.org.uk/ sussexu3anetwork/home The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Full House. Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk

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

Monday 10th Seaford Choral Society St Luke’s Church, Walmer Road 7.15pm. All singers welcome to rehearse ‘Almost Instant’ Stainer ‘The Crucifixion’. Performance at 7pm Sat 14th, St Leonard’s Church, Church Street. All proceeds to WAVES. Tel: 01323 482387 www.seaford-choral-society.com

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Friday 14th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford Good Friday Easter Egg Hunt and Party. www.nssc.org.uk

Sunday 16th Seaford Baptist Church Martello Tower (beach side), The Esplanade 7am. Celebrate Jesus’ resurrection by gathering for worship and freshly barbecued fish.

Boot, Craft & Produce Fair Martello Fields (West), Seaford 7.30am (stallholders), 9am - 1pm (public). Pitches £8. Free car parking. Refreshments available. www.seafordrotary.org.uk

Seaford Community Cinema The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7pm. National Theatre Live – ‘Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead’, cert. 12A. Tickets £13.50/£12.50/£8. Advance booking from Seaford Tourist Information Centre or www.seafordcinema.org

Friends of Tide Mills meeting Tide Mills 10am - 12 noon. Meet at beach end of old village road. Help us to Sussex Wildlife Trust Seaford & Eastbourne Area Group care for this special place. Email: Victoria Baptist Church, Eldon brian.skinner2@btinternet.com. Road, Eastbourne Newhaven & Seaford Sailing 7.30pm. ‘Wildlife of the South Club Seaford Downs’, illustrated talk by Dr 10.30am. Bosun’s Cup Race Sarah McKenzie, ecologist and 1 & 2. www.nssc.org.uk wildlife lecturer. £2 members, £3 visitors. Tel: 01424 777291 or Age Concern Seaford Sunday 07946 753135 Lunch Club The Downs 60+ Email: secretary-swteastbourne@ Club, Sutton Corner 12.45pm. Warm welcome, roast hotmail.co.uk www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk lunch, desserts, tea/coffee and mints in a relaxed and friendly Friday 21st atmosphere. £6. To book Comedy at the Clubhouse tel: 01323 899434 The View at Seaford Head, Southdown Road The Joyce Campbell Sunday 8pm (doors 7pm). Monthly Lunch Club St Peter’s Church comedy night hosted by Julie Hall, Belgrave Road Jepson. Headline set by Craig 1pm. Sunday roast and getDeeley. Tickets £10 on the door together for Seaford senior or in advance from Golf Club citizens. £5. Transport can be and Seaford Tourist Imformation, arranged. To book and further 37 Church St. Tel: 07773 522943, details tel: 01323 892327 email: comedyseaford@outlook. com Monday 17th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Saturday 22nd Club Seaford Newhaven & Seaford Sailing 10.30am. Bosun’s Cup Race Club Open Day 3 & 4. www.nssc.org.uk Piddinghoe Pond 9am - 5pm. Experience a day of Wednesday 19th sailing and meet club members. Seaford U3A Coffee Morning Constitutional Club, Crouch La. No sailing experience necessary. 10am - 12 noon. Find out about www.nssc.org.uk courses, workshops, outings etc. The Big Costume Sale £1 incl. tea/coffee and cake. St Mary’s Social Centre, Christie Road, Lewes Thursday 20th Seaford Afternoon Flower Club 9am - 2pm. Theatrical, pantomime and children’s Seaford Little Theatre, costumes. Free admission, cash 4 Steyne Rd sale only. Tel: 07931 249097 2pm. Diamond Anniversary www.bpdcostumes.co.uk celebration. Open Meeting with National Demonstrator Seaford Bowling Club Open Pam Lewis. Tickets £12.50/£10 Day and Spring Fayre members, available from Mrs Chichester Road Beryl Neill, 11 Kingston Close, 10am - 2pm. Free open day Seaford, BN25 4NF, tel: 01323 for anyone interested in playing 873929. Cheques payable to Lawn Bowls in summer and Seaford Afternoon Flower Club, Short Mat in the club house please include SAE. October to April. Have a go or For information on the club, tel: watchwith a cup of tea. Coaching Georgie Wall 01323 490979 or available, please wear flat shoes. Sue Ward 01323 894848 Stalls include homemade cakes, jams and pickles, books, cards, raffle and tombola. Refreshments available. Tel: 01323 892831

Cheneys Spring Well Being Event 24a Sutton Avenue 10am - 2pm. An event for the over 50s. Chat to professional dieticians, fitness experts and learn about community social events. Free. Tel 01323 896305 The Crouch Bowling Club Open Day Bowls Green, Crouch Gardens, East Street 10am - 2pm. Everyone welcome. Qualified coaches on hand, bowls available to use. To visit another day, tel: Pat Purser 01323 654788, email: pat. purser@hotmail.co.uk Seaford Twinning Association The Galley, Marine Parade 10.30am - 12.30pm. ‘Plauschgruppe’ German conversation coffee and cake meeting. Members free, visitors and guests £2 donation. Tel: Peter 01323 897360 or Liz: 01323 896315. www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/sta Lunchtime Concert St Leonard’s Church, Church St 1pm. Classical Folk (voice, flute, violin, guitar). Free event selfsupported by donations. www.seafordparish.org.uk Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 7pm. Quiz and ’60s, ’70s, ’80s fancy dress. www.nssc.org.uk

The Bishop’s Consort St Andrew’s Church, Bishopstone 7pm. Easter concert from acclaimed young singers. In aid of St Andrew’s Church. Tickets £10 incl. refreshments, available from Newberry Tully Estate Agents, 53 Church Street; St Andrew’s Churchwardens; James Taylor tel: 01323 490038 email: chorister@ live.co.uk WAVES Musical Evening Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 7pm. Celebrating ten years of activity at WAVES Drop In Centre. Free with a retiring collection. The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. The Rock Around Band. Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Sunday 23rd Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 10.30am. Spring Class Series Races 5 & 6. www.nssc.org.uk Celebrate St George’s Day Seaford 6pm. Ring the bells. At churches, other buildings or even hand bells – join with others around the country. Seahaven Branch, The Royal Society of Saint George. Tel: Chairman 01323 899985 Email: 514928@talktalk.net continued...

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Pub Quiz The Hampden Arms, South Heighton 6.30pm. In aid of Denton Community Challenge. All welcome. www.dentonchallenge.co.uk

Seaford Community Cinema The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 2.30pm. ‘Bridget Jones’s Baby’, cert. 15. Tickets £6/£5. Advance booking from Seaford Tourist Information Centre or www. seafordcinema.org

Tuesday 25th Seaford Sweethearts WI Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road 8pm. Monthly meeting. New members welcome. www.seafordwi.co.uk

Seaford Twinning Association St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Road 7.30pm. Fun Quiz. Raffle, American supper (bring food to share), BYO drinks. No cash prizes! Members £2.50 visitors £4.50. www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/sta

Thursday 27th Seaford & District Horticultural Society St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane 7pm. Members’ social evening. Guest speaker Keith Blackburn, ‘Seaford Tree Wardens’. Competition: ‘5 tulips in own vase’. www.seafordhorti.com Friday 28th Seaford Community Cinema The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7.30pm. ‘Bridget Jones’s Baby’, cert. 15. Tickets £6/£5. Advance booking from Seaford Tourist Information Centre or www. seafordcinema.org Fri 28th April - Weds 3rd May Changez d’Art/Breath of Fresh Art Arts@theCrypt, Church St Time TBC. Showcase of work by artists from both Normandy and East Sussex. Watercolour, oil, sculpture, print and art-craft. Tel: 07521 954545 www.thecryptgallery.com Saturday 29th WRAP for Carers Course Brightview Centre, 6 Saffrons Road, Eastbourne 10am - 2.30pm. Wellness Recovery Action Plan course for carers. An opportunity to explore your own wellbeing in a safe, non-judgemental space. Free, booking essential. Tel: Molly 07507 734370 / Lucy 07598 323254, email: molly@ coastalwellbeing.co.uk / lucy@ coastalwellbeing.co.uk www.coastalwellbeing.co.uk Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 10.30am. Cadet Optimist Open. Piddinghoe Pond 10.30am. Windsurfer taster. www.nssc.org.uk

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The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. 21 Whiskeys. Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Saturday 29th - Sunday 30th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 9am. RYA Level 1 course. www.nssc.org.uk Sunday 30th Community Football Fun Day Salts Recreation Ground 9am - 5pm. Aged 6 - 16. Be part of the Premier Community Football Tournament with the opportunity to be offered a place at the Chelsea FC Foundation Development Centre, Lewes. Meet Centre staff, football speed gun challenge, football zorbs, funfair rides, community stalls and raffles. Tel: Gary 07862 261094 Email: premiersoccergary@yahoo.com Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 10.30am. Tufton Beamish Cup Races 1 & 2. www.nssc.org.uk Tuesday 2nd May Seaford Community Partnership Crossways, Steyne Road 7pm. AGM. Email: keithblackburn@live.co.uk Weds 3rd May - Sat 6th Mat The Mikado Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne Eves 7.45pm, Weds and Sat mats 2.30pm. Tickets £16, conc. £15 under 16’s £5. Tel 01323 410200 www.eastbournethetares.co.uk

What’s On Weekly ARTS & CRAFTS

Art Workshop Be Creative, 13 Sutton Park Rd Thurs fortnightly: 10am - 12 noon. With Lesley Harvey. All mediums used. £15. Tel: Terri on 01323 490912 Chinese Painting Group Hellingly Village Hall off A22 Weds: 1 - 4pm. Professional Chinese tutor. Materials available. Beginners and new members welcome. For more details contact: 01273 515452 East Sussex Moviemakers St Luke’s Parish Rooms, Stone Cross, Pevensey 1st & 3rd Weds: 7.45 - 9.45pm. Members show videos, advice available, speakers on videorelated topics. Contact Valerie McManus: 07950 904778, valmcmanusuk@yahoo.com www.eastsussexmoviemakers.org

Seaford Art Club Downs Leisure Centre Fri: 2 - 4pm. A friendly, active group of enthusiastic, competent artists. Demonstrations, practical sessions, gallery visits and other trips. Tel Anne: 01323 491008 http://seafordartclub.weebly.com Seaford Machine Knitting Club Baptist Church, Belgrave Rd 2nd Fri of month: 2 - 4pm. Tel: Helen Doran on 01323 872218 or email: hdoran@talktalk.net Seaford Photographic Society The Martello Room, Seaford Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane Fri: 7.30pm. September to June. www.SeafordPS.org.uk

CLUBS & ORGANISATIONS

Age Concern Seaford 6 Church Street Mon - Fri: 10am - 2pm. Office. Mon - Sat: 10am - 2pm. Shop. Jewellery Classes Seaford Mon: 6 -9pm, Wed: 10am - 2pm, We offer the following services for older people: information Fri: 10am - 2pm. tel 07952 and support, medical transport, 195341, email: info@leprevost. visiting and befriending, contact co.uk, www.leprevost.co.uk time, Sunday lunch club. Knit & Craft Volunteers required. Chyngton Methodist Church Tel: 01323 899434 www. Hall, Millberg Road, Seaford ageconcernseaford.btck.co.uk Thurs: 2pm - 4pm. All welcome, Air Cadets come and learn new skills making articles for charities. Tel: 1218 Sqn. Air Training Corps Transit Road, Newhaven Viola on 01323 890271 Mon & Thurs: 7 - 9.30pm. Knit & Natter Aged 13 to 17 and interested Seaford Little Theatre, Steyne Rd in aviation? Come along any Weds: 10am - 12 noon. Knit, evening. Tel: 01273 513218 natter and crochet. All made Bipolar UK Support Group welcome. Tel: Eileen on 01323 St James’ Trust, 11 Blatchington 491638 or Lyn 01323 893412 Road 2nd Weds of month: 1.30pm-3.30pm. Information Newhaven Art Club and support for individuals Peacehaven Evangelical Church affected by bipolar, including Mon: 2pm. Members meet to friends, family and carers. paint and draw together with www.bipolaruk.org discussions, demonstrations, life drawing and sketching outdoors. Book Group Seaford Annual subs. £25. Why not come Monthly: 7pm. Diverse interests along and see how you get on? and diverse people welcome. www.newhavenartclub.org.uk For details, tel: Caryl 07709 Newhaven Knit ‘n’ Natter 771009 Group Hillcrest Centre Civil Service Pensioners Alliance Bay Vue Road, Newhaven Seaford Constitutional Club, Mon: 2pm-4pm. Room 4. Crouch Lane Friendly support for knitting and 1st Tues of month: 10am. needlework enthusiasts. All ages Friendly chat inc. group business and abilities welcome. No fees and info on pensions/benefits/ or subscription. Bring along your socials & days out. Refreshments. knitting and enjoy refreshments in the café. Free parking and Clinton Centre Café access for the disabled. Further Clinton Centre, Clinton Place details, tel: 07540 199616 or Tues: 10am - 11.30am. Coffee/ 01323 890205 tea and biscuit or toast and butter, £1. Tel: 01323 873262

Coffee Morning & Bring & Buy St Luke’s Church Hall, Walmer Rd Weds: 10am - 12 noon Coffee Pot Chyngton Methodist Church Hall Thurs: 10 - 11.30am. Assorted items on sale. Disabled access. Friendly atmosphere. Tel: 01323 891534 Confidence Building Sussex Downs College, Denton Island, Newhaven Weds: 10am - 3pm. Booking mandatory. Tel 01273 516032, email: healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk Cooking Courses Newhaven, Peacehaven & Hailsham Weds: times and days vary; email for info. FREE. Email: healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk www.sussexcommunity.org.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

East Dean & Friston Gardening Club East Dean Village Hall, Gilberts Drive 2nd Fri of month: 2.15pm 4pm. Variety of guest speakers. Membership £7 per year, visitors welcome. Tel: Fran 01323 423529 Emotional Wellbeing Courses Countywide Weekdays: times and days vary; email for info. FREE. Email: healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk www.sussexcommunity.org.uk Foodies Denton Island Community Centre, Newhaven Weds: 3.45pm-5.15pm (termtime only). We welcome families and children of all ages. Join in with cookery, arts and crafts activities and share your ideas. Tel: Lucy or Carly 01273 517250 www.sussexcommunity.org.uk

French Conversation by the Fireside Alfriston Mon: 7pm - 8pm. Thurs: 1pm - 2pm. Drop-in session for all levels. £6 per hour. For information and bookings Diabetes Support Group tel: 01323 871492 or email St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd babette@cosmofil.com 2nd Thurs of month: A new French One-to-One group for people living with Conversation and Tutoring diabetes. Tel: Pia Prince 01273 For adult beginners and 512024, or 01273 516032 improvers and GCSE level Email: healthylifestyles@ students, with former legal sussexcommunity.org.uk translator. £25 per hour. For www.sussexcommunity.org.uk details tel: Sarah 07446 884435 Downs 60+ Club Email: sarah.rigler@clara.co.uk Sutton Corner, Seaford (Old Growing Old Disgracefully Flint Building, grounds of Group Various venues Downs Leisure Centre) 2nd Fri of month: 2 - 4pm. 10am-12 noon and 2-4pm. Monthly activities and talks for Mon am: Art, snooker. pm: women. For more details tel: Snooker, table tennis, Phase 10. 01323 490154 Tues am: Snooker, art, keep fit Happiness Workshop Intensive (10.30-11.30) pm: Rummykub, Sussex Downs College, Denton table tennis, social. Weds am: Island, Newhaven Art, snooker, choir (10.3011.30), lunch club 12.30pm pm: Thurs: 10am - 3.30pm. Booking Snooker, craft & chat. Thurs am: mandatory. Tel 01273 516032, email: healthylifestyles@ Art, Scrabble, snooker, exercise & line dancing pm: Art, snooker. sussexcommunity.org.uk Fri am: Art, snooker pm: Table Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club tennis Sat am: Table tennis, St James’ Trust, Blatchington snooker. Monthly discussion Road, Seaford group and occasional minibus First Friday of the month, trips. Visit twice to see if 2.15pm - 4pm. Guest speakers you like us, then pay £50 for and other activities, tea and the year; no more to pay for biscuits, raffle (local transport unlimited visits (excl. lunch). may be available at a small cost) Come along on Tues 10am -12 Contact: Pauline Tel: 01323 noon or tel: 01323 896422 895216

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, trips out, advice, encouragement & guidance. Annual membership £5 (excl. social events and trips). Term time only. Tel: 01323 896009 www.seafordbaptistchurch.org.uk Kids Aloud Kingswell, 115-117 Vale Road (Community Church Hall) Fri: 3.45pm - 5.30pm. Free afterschool activities for children aged 4-12. All welcome for games, art and stories. Tel: Tina 01323 492833. www.kings-well. org.uk/kids_aloud.htm Know Dementia Memory Moments Café Meridian Centre, Meridian Way, Peacehaven Fri: 9.30am - 12.30pm. Informal café for people with dementia and their family supporter/carer. Includes tea, coffee and cake, and a little fun and laughter with games, talk, music, dance etc. Tel: 01273 494300 Email: info@knowdementia.co.uk Lipreading Classes Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Tues: 10am. Newcomers welcome, first two sessions 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

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

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Seaford Afternoon Flower Club Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 3rd Thurs of month:1.30pm for a 2pm start. Talks, demos, outings, etc. Past and new members welcome. Membership £27 per year. Visitors £5 inc. refreshments per meeting. Tel: Georgie Wall 01323 490979 or Sue Ward 01323 894848 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. For further information please refer to our website www.bridgewebs.com/seaford Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane Mon: Cribbage & Line Dancing. Tues: 9.30am Slimming World. 3rd Weds: Klondyke Whist. Thurs: Tea Dance/Dance Classes. Fri & Sun: 8.15pm Bingo. Tel: 01323 890087 Seaford Evening Flower Club St Luke’s Church, Walmer Rd 1st Thurs of month: 7 for 7.30pm demo. Affil. to NAFAS. New members welcome. Visitors £4.50 inc. refreshments. Tel Marian on 01273 515544 Seaford Head Probus Club Seaford Golf Club, Blatchington 1st Tues of month: Monthly lunch for members and guests. Tel: 01323 896373

Tel: 01323 898222 www.seafordmuseum.co.uk 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 Seaford Social Club for Blind & Partially Sighted People St Peter’s Hall, Belgrave Road 1st Thurs of month: 2-4pm. Entertainment and tea. Tel: ESAB 01323 832252 Seafordspirit: Seaford Independent Spiritualist Church 3 Warwick Road Tues: 7.30pm - 8.30pm Healing Thurs: 7.30pm Divine Service Friday: 10.30pm - 12 noon Healing Alternate Saturdays: Clairvoyant Evenings 7.30pm Demos/workshops see website. All welcome. Tel 01323 737407 Email: enquiries@seafordspirit. co.uk www.seafordspirit.co.uk Seaford Stamp & Postcard Club Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane 2nd Weds of month: 7.15pm. Monthly speaker. All stamp and postcard collectors welcome. Tel: 01323 492433 www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/sspc Seaford Stroke & Caring Club St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Mon: 2 - 4pm. Slides, music, quizzes, bingo, tea and homemade cakes. Some transport available. Tel: Joyce Woodgate: 01323 894547 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

Seaford Lecture & Literary Club St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane, off Church Street Tues: 7.30 - 8.30pm. Illustrated lectures by well-known speakers on a wide range of subjects. From Oct to March. Tel: 01323 899932 or 893270

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

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.

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

Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd 1st Friday of month: 2.15 - 4pm. Guest speakers and other Seaford Martello Rotary Club activities, tea and biscuits, raffle. Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road Local transport may be available Mon: 7.15pm for 7.45pm. at a small cost. Contact Pauline Tel: 01323 891009 or seafordmartellorotary@gmail.com 01323 895216

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

Help with Employment & Training Opportunities Sussex Times and days vary; email for info. Free courses. Email: healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk www.sussexcommunity.org.uk

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

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

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

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

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 Whist Drive St Thomas More Roman Catholic Church Hall, Sutton Rd Thurs: 1.45pm. £2 inc. tea and biscuits. Tel: 01323 896412 Who Let the Dads Out? Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 2nd Sat of month: 9.30am - 11.30am. For children 0 to 11 years with their dads, granddads and male carers. Tel: 01323 896009

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East Dean Farmers’ Market East Dean Village Hall,Village Green Lane off Gilberts Drive 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

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, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven, BN9 9LH Thursdays: 9.45am - 1pm (2pm Easter and Christmas markets). Homemade produce, free-range eggs, fresh fish, plants, crafts, café. Free parking, access for the disabled. Tel: 07540 199616 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. Garden open, plants and produce for sale. All welcome. www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/scg

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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

Archway, 8pm - 9.30pm Everything from Ellington to Supertramp. £7 per session. Chyngton Youth Academy of Arts and Drama St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Thurs: 4pm. Ages 5-12 Fri: 5.30pm. Ages 12-18. For drama classes contact Ellen on 07791 081935 Concentus Choir United Reformed Church, Upperton Road, Eastbourne Mon: 7.30pm - 9.45pm. No need to read music to join this friendly choir, which regularly sings in Seaford. Tel: Evelyn 01323 643358 www.concentus-sings.com

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. The Downs Singers Tel: 01323 899845 or email Downs 60+ Club, Sutton Crn. blatchingtonhilltg@gmail.com Weds: 10.30am - 11.30am. Friendly. No need to read music. Inner Wheel Club of Seaford Tel: 01323 896422 on Tues Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road 10am -12 noon, or come on 2nd Tues of month: 7.30pm. the day. Members only.

Haven Harmonies Seaford Martello WI Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane, off Church Street Newhaven BN9 9LH Mon: 7 - 9pm. Contemporary 2nd Thurs of month: 7.30pm. repertoire accompanied on Tel: 01273 583484, email: guitar. No need to read music. coraandken@sky.com £6 per session. Contact Marian Seaford NWR (National Stanley for more information Women’s Register) Members’ on 01273 611068 or email: homes and out and about marianstanley43@gmail.com Various days: For women who Michael Piraner Recorder are interested in everything Workshops and talk about anything. More Cross Way Church, Steyne Road details visit www.nwr.org.uk 2nd Sat every month: 2pm or contact us directly by email: 4.30pm. Tel: Val Underhill 01323 nwrseaford@gmail.com 895230, email: val.underhill@ Seaford Sweethearts WI googlemail.com Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd Play Readings at the 4th Tues of month: 8pm. New Seaford Little Theatre members welcome. www. 4 Steyne Road seafordsweetheartswi.com 1st Tues every month: 7.30pm. Seaford Women’s Institute Everyone welcome to join in Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd or just listen, play readings are 2nd Weds of month: 2pm. held in the coffee lounge. Tel: Mon: 2pm-4pm (fortnightly. Mary 01323 351882 or email Play reading. 1st & 3rd Weds: gmaryyoung@gmail.com 1.30pm-4pm. Art, Craft & Chat. Seaford Choral Society Every other month: Book St Lukes Church, Walmer Rd reading. Mon: 7.15 - 9.15pm. New www.esfwi.org.uk/wis/seaford singers always welcome, no experience necessary, no music & drama audition. Tel: 01323 891307, The Archway Blatchington Rd email: info@seaford-choralTel 01323 897590 society.com www.thearchwaygroup.com www.seaford-choral-society.com Gospelish Choir Seaford Drum Group Mon: 8pm - 9.30pm. Gospel & soul-inspired music. £7 a session. The Archway, 1 Blatchington Rd Tues: 7pm - 9pm. Group Contemporary Choir drumming. No experience Chyngton School, Millberg Rd necessary, everyone welcome. Weds: 12.30pm - 2pm at Tel: Jamie 07863 159742

Seaford Handbell Ringers St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Weds: 10am - 12.30pm. New members welcome. For more information, tel: Margaret Hopkins 01323 325305 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, Blatchington Rd 4th Sat of the month: 2 - 5pm. Contact Maggie Jakeman, 01323 895552 or email: mjakeman@sky.com U3A Orchestra Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd Fri: 10am - 12 noon. Conductor Pat White. Tel: Phyllis Merrifield on 01323 893882 U3A Recorder Group St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Weds: 2 - 4pm. Tel: Val Underhill on 01323 895230 Email: val.underhill@googlemail. com

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exercise class for mums to be and new mums. Crèche on site or baby welcome in class. Tel: 07901 683577 or 01323 490011 or email c.s.cornish@hotmail.com Artsmart Pre-school Messy Play Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Mon: 11am - 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. Buggy Walk Group Gateway Café, Big Park, Piddinghoe Avenue, Peacehaven Weds: 10am. Free. National Trust Seaford Association (NTSA) Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd 3rd Wed of month: 2.30pm. Illustrated talks on diverse subjects from October to March. Outings from spring to autumn plus other social and fundraising events. New members welcome. Visitors £2.50. www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/nt Piglets Toddler Group St Thomas More Church Wednesdays: 9.30 - 11.30am. Facebook: Piglets Seaford 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

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Ballet,Tap, Modern & Jazz Seahaven Dance, Seaford and Newhaven Mon - Sat Contact Mechele on 07738 831616, email: info@seahavendance.co.uk www.seahavendance.co.uk Ballroom Dance Classes with Studio Tempo Constitutional Club, Crouch La. Thurs: 5.45pm. Beginners Sequence. 7.30pm. Beginners Ballroom. 8.30pm. Follow on class. Classes also held in Newhaven. Tel: 01273 476565 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. crouchbowlingclubseaford.co.uk Denton Indoor Bowls Club Denton Island, Newhaven BN9 9BA Mon - Sun: 9am - 7pm. New members welcome. Tel 01273 514664 Expressive Creative Dance Class Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road Weds 7.15 - 8.30pm. 6 weeks £30, drop in £6. Tel Bettina on 07712 345981 Extend Activities to music, suitable for older people. have fun while you improve your balance and mobility, with seated options.

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For classes and times in the area tel Sandria on 01273 514152 Fitness Courses Newhaven & Hailsham Tues: times and days vary; email for info. FREE. Email: healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk www.sussexcommunity.org.uk Fitness Pilates Claremont Hall, Claremont Rd Tues: 12.30 - 1.30pm. £7.50 pay as you go or £49 for 8 sessions. Have fun! Suitable for all. Contact Karen on 01273 305827 email: karen.funandfit@gmail.com 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: Jennifer on 07740 899559, email j.deering@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 bodyweight workout. All classes suitable for beginners. Tel: 01273 510784 or book online: www.waveleisure.co.uk Line Dancing Daytime classes for mixed abilities. Tel Val on 01323 325993 Line Dancing Mercread Youth Centre, Mercread Road Tues: 5.30 - 6.30pm Beginners, 6.30 - 7.30pm Improvers, 7.30 9pm Intermediates. Fri: 5.30 - 6.30pm Beginners, 6.30 - 7.30pm Improvers, 7.30 9pm Intermediates. Tel Gina on 01273 470456 or 07443 425621

Line Dancing with Studio In Line Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane Mon 7.30 -10pm. All levels Downs Leisure Centre Thurs 9.30 - 10.30am. Absolute beginners, 10.30am - 12pm. All levels. Tel: 07931 930770 Meditation & Relaxation St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Sat: 10 - 11am. The Archway, Blatchington Rd Tues: 11am -12 noon. Fri: 6 - 7pm. Tel: 01323 365802 or 07557 539507. Email: pia1807@hotmail.co.uk Meditation Groups Seaford Tues: 10am-12 noon & 7pm9pm. Meetings held in Ann’s home. 1 to 1 sessions, massage and life coaching also available. For further details, tel: Ann 07989 294445

Pilates The Archway Arts Centre, Blatchington Road Tues & Thurs evenings Weds, Thurs & Fri mornings Tel Tricia 07941 922129 www.pilatesofseaford.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

Seaford Bowling Club Chichester Road, Seaford April until October. Outdoor lawn bowls. Members play every day. Competitive and social bowling. Social events, friendly atmosphere. New members very welcome. Tel: 01323 892831 www.seafordbowlingclub.org

Nordic Walking Various locations Sat: Morning walks in Sussex. Afternoon taster/introductory sessions on the seafront. Weds: 7pm. Evening taster/ introductory sessions at Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Rd. Tel: Kathryn 01323 891492, email: kathrynmcdonald2@ googlemail.com 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 - 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, first visit free. Tel: Judy 01323 890759 or Pam 01273 585551

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, Sutton Road, Seaford 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

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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

Weekly Walk Outside Chapel Street and Quayside GP surgeries, Newhaven Thurs: 10.30am - 11am. Tel: 01273 516032 Email: healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk www.sussexcommunity.org.uk

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 Seaford Striders Running Club New yoga studio with all From Downs Leisure Centre, equipment provided. 5-week Sutton Road courses for small groups with Mon & Weds (main night): 7pm. highly qualified teacher. All ages and abilities welcome. Tel: 01273 512306 www.seafordstriders.org.uk Yoga – Chair Based Yoga Seaford Traditional Folk Dance Seaford Osteopathic Clinic, Group St Peter’s Church Hall, Paignton House, Warwick Road Belgrave Road Tues: 1.30pm - 2.30pm. Wed: 10.15am-12.15pm. Visitors, Block of 6 classes £48. Drop in new members welcome. £4 pw. £10, space permitting. Maximum Tel: 01323 897315 class size 7. For those who find Sk8school Inline Skating floor work less suitable. Gentle Hard Football Pitch near the class for posture, increased Salts play area, Marine Parade flexibility and relaxation. Weds: 10am - 11am & 4.30 Tel: Christine 07764 188615 5.30pm. Beginners class Learn a Email: savvachristine@gmail.com new skill and get fit for summer. Yoga Classes for the Less Able £8 adults, £5 children. Advance St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Rd booking essential. Protective Thurs: 11am - 12pm. Seaford gear must be worn and can be hired in advance. Skate hire £5. Group of Eastbourne & South Wealden Multiple Sclerosis Call 07988 151632 Society. Exercises on floor and email: info@simonewells.com chair with trained yoga teacher. www.sk8school.co.uk £5 per lesson. Tel. 01323 Swimming Lessons 500932 Newlands School, Eastbourne Rd Yoga – Free Yoga Course Sat: Beginners: 9.15 - 9.45am, The House Project, 168 South Improvers: 9.45 - 10.30am, Coast Road, Peacehaven Improver 2/advanced: 10.30 -11.15am. 6-week courses, £30. Fri: 1.30pm - 3pm. Runs 24th March - 28th April and again Tel: 07989 455020 later in the year. Tai Chi for Beginners Tel: 01273 516102 Meridian Centre, Peacehaven Thurs: 10am - 11.30am. Approx. Email: healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk £3-£4.50/session. www.sussexcommunity.org.uk Email: healthylifestyles@ 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

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Wave Leisure Health Walks From Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road Thurs: 10am. Tel: 01323 490011

Yoga – In Balance Hatha Yoga The Archway, Blatchington Rd Mon: 6pm-7.15pm. The Yurt, Florence House, Southdown Road Tues & Fri: 10am-11.30am. WI Hall, Claremont Road Weds: 7pm-8.15pm. Small group hatha yoga sessions for all abilities.1-2-1 yoga sessions can be arranged. Relaxing body massage and therapeutic sports massage

also available. Tel: Sophie 07444 549859, email: inbalancesussex@ gmail.com www.in-balance. org.uk Yoga – Purrfect Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Thurs: 6.20pm The Yurt at Florence House, Southdown Road Tues: 7am Weds: 11.45am and 1pm Thurs: 8.15am St James’ Trust, 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

Zumba with Louise Zumba Fitness: Mercread Youth Club, Seaford Tues & Thurs 10am-11am. Shimmy your way to fitness. Zumba Gold: Mercread Youth Club, Seaford Tues & Thurs: 2pm-3pm. Less energetic but lots of fun. Followed by tea/coffee. Peacehaven RC Church Hall, Horsham Ave Weds: 11am-12 noon Zumba Toning: Meeching Hall, Newhaven Weds: 7pm-8pm Sculpting the arms and core. N. B. No classes from week commencing Mon 24th April; recommence Tues 9th May. Tel: 07786 425758 www.louisecavefitness.co.uk

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

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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 Slimming World Seaford Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane Tues: 9.30am. Tina, tel: 07711 944254 Tues: 5.30pm & 7.30pm. Tina, tel: 07711 944254 Chyngton Methodist Church, Millberg Road Thurs: 5.30pm & 7.30pm. Emma, tel: 07790 214806 Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Weds: 7.30pm. Tina, tel: 07711 944254 Weight Loss Challenge & Wellness Club WellnessWorks, Seaford Fri: 11am. £35 for 12 weeks. Free private consultation by appointment. Tel 01323 897671 Herbalife Healthy Breakfast & Sampling Free. Tel 01323 897671 Skin Care Workshop & Facial Free. Tel 01323 897671 Weight Watchers 60+ Club, Downs Leisure Ctr Sutton Road Mon: 9.45am. Join us and relax with a cup of coffee or tea. Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven Tues: 6.15pm. Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Weds: 5.45pm. Come along and learn about Smart Points. Contact Sally on 07758 653851, email: sallyevans@weightwatchers.co.uk

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CLOSE TO TOWN CENTRE £265,000 Well maintained two bedroom character house conveniently located within a short walk of Seaford town centre. Living room, dining room, kitchen, utility/shower room and bathroom/ WC. Gas fired central heating (new boiler 2012), uPVC double glazing and enclosed courtyard garden

DETACHED BUNGALOW £325,000 Immaculately presented two bedroom detached bungalow. Comprising entrance porch, hall, 19’ living/dining room with bay window, newly fitted kitchen, newly fitted bathroom/wc, separate wc and garage with drive. Benefits include South facing rear garden with patio, gas fired central heating, uPVC soffits/fascias and double glazed units.

LIGHT & SPACIOUS £410,000 A spacious four bedroom detached house situated in a quiet close within the popular and sought after Valley development of Seaford. The property further benefits from two reception rooms, kitchen with separate utility room, en-suite shower room to Master and further family bathroom.

CLOSE TO DOWNS & GOLF COURSE £595,000 A larger than average 5 bedroom detached house with 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms and integral double garage. Standing elevated to the road, with a private established rear garden. Popular location on the outskirts of Seaford close to the Downs and Golf Course.

SUBSTANTIAL REAR GARDEN £380,000 A well presented and spacious three bedroom semi detached house located in a sought after area being within proximity to local primary schools, bus routes and open countryside walks. Outside there is off road parking leading to garage, whilst to the rear the garden is substantial and mainly laid to lawn. system, gas fired central heating and uPVC double glazing.

FIRLE ROAD SEAFORD £750,000 An individual detached house set in just under half an acre in one of Seaford’s premier roads close to the golf course and Downs. Light and spacious with four bedrooms, two reception rooms, refitted kitchen and bathroom, *Jack and Jill en-suite, garage and ample parking.