Seaford Scene April 2022 by Fran Tegg

SEAFORD Scene April 2022 Issue 180

Your Community Magazine, Business Directory and What’s On Guide

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Welcome

to the April issue of Seaford Scene, your community magazine, business directory and what’s on guide. Easter falls in April this year with Good Friday on the 15th and Easter Sunday on the 17th. The churches in Seaford are holding special Easter services, all of which are listed on page 16. Easter can also be a time to reflect and take stock of what is going on in our lives and the world – the war in Ukraine has been horrendous and Seaford has wasted no time in offering support in the crisis – turn to page 8 to find out how the town has been helping out. The East Blatchington Lectures return to St Peters Church – see page 67 for details of this years’ talks, and we have an update from Cross Way church on page 84. There are plenty of arts and crafts this month, with an exhibition at the Crypt Gallery on page 30, painter Lindy Dunbar’s exhibition on page 23, a pop-up Easter Craft Fair on page 64, and the latest collection from Gallery Uno – this month’s cover is a painting by Barbie Harrison, Gallery Uno’s featured artist – see page 18. Find out what’s happening at Seaford Afternoon Flower Club on page 97 and the Meridian Lacemakers are on page 108 We have news from Seaford Striders on page 60 and an update from the Youth Counselling Project on page 73. And keeping us all safe and sound is Seaford Neighbourhood Watch Association on page 36. All this and so much more in your April issue. Happy Easter! Fran Tegg, Editor

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Seaford Splash! Seaford Photographic Society Seaford Supports Ukraine On the Verge – Blossoming April Tower House School Garden Project Churches Together Uno22: Four – A Joyous Selection of Art, Design and Craft for Eastertide Lindy Dunbar – Movement & Rest Seaford u3a News Sussex Wildlife Trust Seahenge: A Journey – Andrew Rafferty Clifden House Neighbourhood Watch Roundup Micklefield Nursery School’s 4-year-old Publishes His Own Story Book Attention Women Born in the 1950s Seaford Inner Wheel – Donation to St Wilfrid’s Hospice Seaford Rotary Seaford Striders Pop Up Easter Craft Fair East Blatchington Lectures The Youth Counselling Project Newberry Tully Estate Agent Seaford Little Theatre – Private Lives Lots Happening at Seaford Museum in April! Cross Way Church Seaford Head Probus Club A View from the Potting Shed Seaford Community Garden Seaford Afternoon Flower Club Seaford Choral Society Seaford Natural History Society Meridian Lacemakers Old Town Hall Tea Room Trees for Seaford What is Emmett Muscle Therapy? Alfriston and Cuckmere Valley Twinning Association What’s On in April? Index of Businesses

Front cover by Barbie Harrison, see page 18. www.info@barbieharrison.co.uk, tel: 07711 281060

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Welcome to Andrea Hargreaves’ rundown of arts and cultural events coming up in Seaford this month. Be aware that events could be affected by COVID rule changes announced after the time of writing

Art

Andrew Rafferty is showing his photographs at the Crypt Gallery in Church Street until Tuesday 12th April, with an exhibition called Seahenge in the Flint Room and Passion in the Undercroft. Free admission.

Cinema

The cinema’s spring season should have been closing on Friday 1st April at 7.30pm with Daniel Craig’s final Bond outing in No Time to Die (12A), but on Saturday 2nd April at 7.30pm it will also be showing the rescheduled charity event for The Youth Counselling Project, the lively musical In the Heights (U). Directed by Jon M Chu and starring Anthony Ramos, Corey Hawkins and Leslie Grace, its stunning music and lyrics are co-written by Lin-Manuel Miranda. In the Heights is a powerhouse of Latino vitality and promises pure joy. A film version of the Broadway musical, it centres on characters living in Washington Heights who can only aspire to the good life in neighbouring Manhattan. For more info go to seafordcinema.org and page 73. The summer season has a royally theatrical start with a screening of NT Live’s production of Henry V (15) on Thursday 21st April at 7pm starring Kit Harington of Game of Thrones playing the title role in William Shakespeare’s thrilling study of nationalism, war and the psychology of power. The film programme opens on Friday 22nd April with the COVID-postponed showing of Hope Gap (12). The director and writer of this autobiographically inspired film, William Nicholson, will be at the cinema to talk about how he made this

picture. As well as starring Bill Nighy, Annette Bening and Josh O’Connor, it goes big on Seaford and the Downs. Tckets for all shows are via seaford cinema.org, the Tourist Information Centre (TIC) or on the door.

Folk music

Seaford Sessions is hosting The Trials of Cato at Seaford Little Theatre on Saturday 2nd April at 7.30pm. Dubbed the Sex Pistols of folk, they revitalise old bones to have you stomping your feet to their modern spin on tradition. Formed in Beirut, the band returned to the UK in 2016, performing up and down the country. They won Radio 2’s Best Album in 2019’s Folk Awards, with Mark Radcliffe calling them: ‘One of the real discoveries on the folk circuit in recent times.’ fRoots magazine said the band’s name was on everyone’s lips. Tickets from the TIC or from WeGotTickets.

Classical music

Seaford Choral Society is putting on a Spring Concert at the Baptist Church on Saturday 2nd April at 7.30pm.

Jazz

Splashpoint Jazz returns to The View at Seaford Golf Club on Wednesday 13th April at 7pm with Neal Richardson, Miles Danso and Alex Eberhard plus Roger Beaujolais on vibraphone. Tickets via WeGotTickets.com. Please email news of upcoming events to andylouhargreaves@icloud.com at least seven days before Seaford Scene’s issue deadline. Photos from top: Hope Gap at the Barn Theatre on Friday 22nd April stars Bill Nighy and many local scenes; The Trials of Cato play at Seaford Little Theatre on Saturday 2nd April; Daniel Craig in his last Bond film at the Barn Theatre on Friday 1st April.

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Seaford Photographic Society We are often told that to improve our photography we need to add that ‘extra element’ to transform a photo from just a record of what we have seen into something that tells a story and that has obvious input from the photographer. This is something that is a lot easier said than done, but with time and practice it can be achieved. We were therefore very fortunate that, due to a last-minute cancellation, we were able to welcome Lloyd Moore DPAGB AFIAP BPE4* to give his talk entitled The Art of Storytelling – the Extra Element. This was an inspiring lecture, with lots of technical hints and examples, and I think most of us went away itching to try out some of his ideas. There was far too much to summarise here, but some of the elements to consider, in trying to make our photographs stand out from the rest, included impact, originality, narrative, mood, emotion, movement and behaviour. The second round of this year’s PDI league competition for Projected Digital Images was judged by regular visitor to Seaford, Zoe Garnham-Archer. In the Standard group, Tulip by Peter Cavanagh (photo left) was the only image to score the maximum 20/20. Simon Watkins continues to impress with his superb wildlife images in the Advanced group and his Long Tailed Cormorant scored another well-deserved 20 (photo right). Also doing well in this group was Colin Mitchell’s Dog Sledding in Finland and a black and white image taken in Greece by Chris Dawson.

The following week we had two set-subject competitions, judged by Mike Warren ARPS CPAGB. Stephen Day’s tennis shot perfectly captured the moment and got him 1st place in the Sport competition (photo right). There were 21 entries for the Creative competition and Thelma Long’s ‘The Ghost Within’ took the winner’s trophy (photo left). Following a series on ‘Zoom-only’ meetings at the start of the year, we were pleased to get back to our usual venue for the third round of the PDI league and Stephen Day scored the only 20 in the Standard Group. Feeling Refreshed by Janice Hewitt (photo right) was one of the five 20s awarded in the Advanced group. Following a gap of a couple of years we are currently looking at staging our popular annual Print Exhibition again this year. Details have yet to be finalised but it will be well advertised around town and on social media, with full details on the website. You can see all you need to know about the club on our website www.seafordps.org, including the latest news, programme of events, successful images and competition results. If you want to improve your photography and meet some like-minded people, why not think about joining us? We meet every Friday at around 7.15pm from September until the end of May at Seaford’s Constitutional Club in Crouch Lane. You are welcome to just turn up to one of our meetings to see what you think.

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Seaford supports Ukraine East Sussex Charity Boost for the Homeless & Other Worthy Causes has collected a huge amount of donations from Seaford residents, including the loan of a removal van to transport items to Hove, to then send out to Ukraine. and Poland. ‘What we thought would be a small operation, turned out to be our largest to date,’ explained volunteer Carole Pink. She continued: ‘East Sussex Charity Boost for the Homeless and Other Worthy Causes were approached to ask for donations of clothing, toiletries and dried food for Ukraine. We put a couple of notices out; one on Seaford Notice Board and the other to the Community Champions at Morrisons, expecting just a few replies. Almost immediately my phone wouldn’t stop pinging with messages, literally every five minutes for the first day. Items started arriving, the word quickly spread and suddenly my downstairs

rooms were full of donations. There were so many items that the rooms had to be emptied twice! On top of this we had a van and car that picked up the donations from Morrisons and two mini vans full of items from Seaford Head school. Our members sorted everything and travelled back and forth to doantion points that were transporting to either Ukraine or Poland. We even had a removal van lent to us by Steve Hampton removals. Lots of local groups were involved in this massive manoeuvre, including Teddy’s Treats, Bond School of Dance, J J Fashions, Walmer Road Store, Around a Pound, Harbourside Gym, Apex Care and many local resident for which we shall be eternally grateful (I’m so sorry if I missed anyone, it literally was a flurry of what seemed to be hundreds of people). Carole Pink Photos from top: Seven trollies of donations from Morrisons customers; Morrisons Community Champions; the Ukrainian lady who organised the lorries going to Poland; the huge amount of donated items packed into boxes, ready to go into the lorry. Seaford Scene is a completely independent small business. All rights are reserved over the content and design of Seaford Scene unless agreed otherwise. The opinions expressed in editorial matter are not necessarily those of the publisher. Every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of entries. Seaford Scene cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage caused by errors, omissions or alterations, and assumes no risk or liability for articles or adverts or the accuracy of the facts within them that are provided by contributors. Seaford Scene does not endorse companies, products, services or religious or political organisations that appear in this magazine.

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On the Verge

Blossoming April

By the time you read this, we should be well and truly into Spring, and just like the flower buds, we are raising our faces to the sun and blossoming with ideas to bring nature back to our town. We are trying to get as much support as possible for No Mow May, an initiative by Plantlife. Since the1930s we have lost 97% of our flower-rich meadows. Leaving your lawn to grow (even just for the month), will allow wildflowers to appear, which can increase the amount of nectar and pollen for bees, hoverflies and butterflies. Could you help us spread the word, by stocking or giving out our new No Mow May leaflets, or putting one up on a noticeboard near you? We would love to hear more success stories about your meadow projects. Check out the On The Verge blog page for a story about how Daniela turned her front lawn into a meadow. Not only did it help wildlife and look fantastic, but it brought neighbours together and encouraged them to join in this year!

Some of our Renaturing Champions plan to work closely with the ‘Friends of ’ green spaces groups set up by Martello Rotary, such as Chalvington Fields and Foster Close. Thanks to the Cares lottery fund, we now have funding to buy survey kits – this will include flower guides, hand lenses and quadrats to carry out plant surveys, litter picking safety equipment, and more basic spotting guides for plants and beasts for Citizen scientists of all ages. We also have funding for event kits (tables, banners, collecting boxes etc)’ so that we can get outside and do some roadshows to spread the word. Let us know if you would like us to attend your events, or visit your Seaford club. We always need more volunteers, and would love to hear from people who would like to help with events and workshops, with writing and design for an exciting new newsletter, publicity (especially social media experts), fundraising, finance and administration. We would also really welcome people with specialist knowledge they would like to share – for example on butterflies, bees, fungi, bats etc! https://www.seafuture.org/verges-blog/ Email: ontheverge@seafuture.org

No Mow May

Put your mower away in May and help to increase the amount of nectar and pollen tenfold for bees, hoverflies and butterflies! Illustration by Andrew Evans

We are still looking for more Renaturing Champions to regularly monitor biodiversity in local green spaces, particularly more people at the Salts, Edinburgh Road, and Chyngton Lane. Please get in touch to find out more. We hope our champions will enjoy helping us with formal plants surveys and other initiatives, like pollinator counting with Buglife. Please recycle this magazine when you have finished with it.

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Tower House School Garden project A Seaford school’s garden project has received a boost thanks to a local garden centre and Sussex-based charity. The Budding Foundation worked with Paradise Park garden centre in Newhaven to donate plants, compost and seeds to Tower House School, Seaford. David Donnelly, senior teacher at Tower House, is organising a project to renovate the school gardens with the help of 16 students who have a primary diagnosis of autism. ‘We are delighted to be able to help the students as they create a more engaging and meaningful space [in which] to spend time and learn’, said Clive Gravett the Budding Foundation’s creator. ‘Hands-on learning

experiences, particularly those in nature, provide a wonderfully rich experience and therefore it is something we are pleased to support’. Photo: Martin Waite, teacher at Tower House, together with Luca one of his students and Clive Gravett founder of the Budding Foundation charity.

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Churches Together In Seaford: April The Churches of Seaford wish you every Blessing this Easter

St Leonard’s, Church Street Palm Sun 10

Mon 11 Wed 13 Thurs 14 Good Fri 15 Holy Sat 16 Easter Sun 17

8am Holy Communion, 9.30am Holy Communion 7pm Compline 11am Holy Communion 7pm Maundy Communion with Tenebrae 10am CTS gather for Walk of Witness 7pm Easter Vigil 8am Holy Communion 9.30am Holy Communion 11am The Meeting Place

St Luke’s, Walmer Road Palm Sunday 10 Good Fri 15 Easter Sun 17

9.30 The Meeting Place 9.30am Messy Church Good Friday for families, 12noon-1.30pm Meditations at the Cross 9.30am Holy Communion 7pm Evening of Worship

St Peter’s, East Blatchington Sun 10

Holy Wed 13 Maundy Thurs 14 Good Fri 15 Holy Sat 16 Easter Sun 17

St Andrew’s , Bishopstone Sun 10

Chyngton Methodist, Millberg Road

Maundy Thurs 14 12 noon Service Easter Sun 17 10.30am Celebration of Easter

St Thomas More, Catholic Church Sat 9

Sun 10 Maundy Thurs 14 Good Fri 15 Holy Sat 16 Easter Sun 17

6pm Palm Sunday of The Passion of the Lord. Vigil Mass 11am Palm Sunday of The Passion of the Lord. Vigil Mass 8pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper 3pm Solemn Liturgy of Lord’s Passion 8pm The Solemn Vigil of Easter 11am Mass

Seaford Baptist Church Mon 11 – Thur 14

Easter Sun 17

9am –10.15 Daily Reflections – with light breakfast. Join us as you are able. Thurs 14th only: 7-8.30pm Celebrate the Seder – join us and experience the Last Supper. Bookings: seaford baptistchurch.org.uk or 01323 896009 8 – 8.30am Join us at the Martello Tower for an outdoor celebration with light breakfast of grilled fish 10.30am Baptism Service at church – celebrating new life in Christ

Cross Way Church, Clinton Place Seaford Sun 17 16

10.30am Easter Day Communion Refreshments after the service.

8am Palm Sunday BCP Eucharist 10am Palm Sunday with Passion Reading – Gather to process from Chapel Rooms,4pm Evening Prayer 10.30am Mass with Healing 7pm The Liturgy of Maundy Thursday 3pm Liturgy of Good Friday with the Veneration of the Cross 7pm The Easter Vigil with the lighting of the fire 5.45am Outdoor Sunrise Eucharist (Churchyard), 8am BCP Easter Eucharist,10am Sung Eucharist of Easter, 4pm Evening Prayer for Easter

Holy Wed 13 Maundy Thurs 14 Good Fri 15 Holy Sat 16 Easter Sun 17

8am Palm Sunday BCP Eucharist 10.30am Palm Sunday with Passion Reading 4pm Evening Prayer 10am Mass with Healing 7pm The Liturgy of Maundy Thursday 3pm An hour by the Cross 7pm The Easter Vigil with the lighting of the fire 8am BCP Easter Eucharist, 10.30am Sung Eucharist of Easter

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Little Theatre, Steyne Road Easter Sun 17 10.30am Meeting for Worship

Seaford Community Church, 115-117 Vale Road, Seaford www.kings-well.org.uk You are invited to join us for a Walk of Witness on Good Friday. This will begin at 10am from St Leonard’s Church, Church St, BN25 1HH, proceed through the Salts to be at the end of Dane Road by 10.45am – join us here if you prefer – ready to walk along the seafront and finish in the Jubilee Gardens at the junction of Steyne Road and South Street.

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UNO22: FOUR – A Joyous Selection of Art, Design and Craft for Eastertide Gallery Uno, 14a High Street, Seaford BN25 1PG Summer opening times: Mon – Sat 10am – 4pm, Sundays midday – 3pm (Closed Wednesdays), from Thursday 31st March until Tuesday 26th April. We are well into spring at Gallery UNO. As Barbie Harrison’s painting depicts on our latest poster there are signs of warmer days ahead, with budding trees and returning swallows in the skies. This painting and many other delights for the eyes will feature in the Sussex Arts Collective’s fourth monthly exhibition of art, craft and design of the year. And, as with all their previous exhibitions UNO 22 FOUR will be as individual and distinctive as the next ensuring you that like the swallows in Barbie’s painting, you’ll return again and again to see what’s new. Amongst the many exhibitors taking part in the show, there are those who have graciously contributed to the Collective’s success over many years, none more so than Barbie Harrison, this month’s artist in the spotlight.

BARBIE HARRISON – Painter Born in Durham, Barbie came to Sussex in 1969, to study English and American literature at Sussex University, graduating in 1972.

Seduced by the soft feminine landscape of the Sussex Downs, so different to the dramatic and sparse beauty of Weardale, Barbie settled in East Hoathly with husband potter and teacher Dave, their children and numerous dogs, cats, sheep and chickens. When the children were small, she began to develop her long-established interest in the visual arts, eventually painting part time for a well known shop in

London: Dragons of Walton Street, which sold painted furniture for children. She developed a now well- loved portfolio of designs, which primarily featured animals and the natural world and worked on numerous pieces of furniture for the rich and famous. Children all over the world have been given chairs decorated with ‘Barbara’s Bunnies’! For many years, she curated the art and craft show during the Chiddingly Festival, encouraging and promoting not only established, but also fledgling local artists, designers and makers. Barbie regularly opened her studio during the festival as well as exhibiting in Brighton Festival Open Houses. Barbie has been a member of the Sussex Arts Collective since its inception in the early 2000s. During this period she began working on her ‘modern icons’ inspired by Greek and Byzantine icons and tapestries. These small wooden panels explore her love of the natural world, particularly the flora and fauna of the Sussex Downs, which she observes from her garden studio with her whippets at her feet. They are executed in oil and enamels on reclaimed and treated wood, and more recently on poplar off cuts from a local supplier of wood for musical instruments. Once rubbed back or ‘distressed’ they are partially gilded to convey a sense of age and mystery. They aim to capture a fleeting moment of time and express the visual beauty inherent in plants, birds and animals. They are contemporary yet timeless, reminiscent of traditional folk art from bygone days. During a trip to Dartmoor, she discovered an enigmatic place on the map called Ephraim Pinch. The name has subsequently become an imaginary character that has triggered a series of paintings depicting the travels of the eponymous Ephraim, many of which are in her current exhibition.

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Rottingdean Whiteway Centre Summer Adult Education and Leisure Courses Our extended programme runs from 25th April to 11th July 2022. We are offering 25 courses including ever-popular painting, drawing, language, writing and Yoga classes. We have a geography course consisting of five field trips around Sussex. Other courses are held in Centre with a few on zoom. Students can study outer space, go back in time to the culture after WW1, learn about Handel, Oscar Wilde, Counselling or practice Tai Chi. If you haven’t been to a class at RWC before we hope that there is something to tempt you. Look on our website rwc.org.uk to see the full programme, check availability and to book and reserve places.

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Lindy Dunbar – Movement & Rest

Drawings & Paintings

Birley Centre, Carlisle Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4EF 9th April - 1st May 2022 Weekends only 11am - 4pm. Opening Reception Saturday 9th April. 11am - 2pm. Also open Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Monday, but closed Easter Sunday. After a successful exhibition in Sweden Lindy returns to exhibit her spirited figurative drawings and paintings in her solo exhibition in the Birley Centre. Often drawn directly from dancers and acrobats, her work captures both the continual movement and the brief moments of rest. Alongside the drawings will be portraits, landscapes and interiors in a variety of media. Lindy is also a visiting tutor with local art groups and Eastbourne College. She exhibits widely including London Art Fairs, Glyndebourne and many other

venues. Prints of her work are available through John Lewis. Free Entry www.lindydunbar.co.uk Instagram: @lindydunbar Facebook: Lindy Dunbar

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Seaford u3a News February’s coffee morning was attended by a record number of people, both members and non-members, reflecting no doubt the general wish of the population to get out and do things again following our Covid problems. Membership of Seaford u3a now stands at over 400. Hoping to build on this success, coffee mornings are now free to all. This month’s coffee morning will be on Wednesday 20th April from 10am to 12 noon at the Con Club, Crouch Lane, Seaford. As before non-members as well as members will be welcome. Nothing in Seaford could be better value – free coffee/ tea, biscuits and friendly chat! Talks at the Downs are well back into their stride. Ian Everest gave a well-received talk to a packed audience on A History of Newhaven running through its history by means of the alphabet, which was a novel approach. Ian grew up in Bishopstone old village and knows this area well. He had some excellent photographs to illustrate his talk. Talks continued with Anne English starting her group about women overshadowed by a more famous relative. The first subject was Anne Bronte, sister of Charlotte, who was a respected writer in her own right though she never achieved the fame of her sister. Anne followed up with a talk on Annabella Millbanke, Byron’s wife, and his daughter Ada Lovelace, a mathematician who worked with Babbage on his Analytical Engine. The wide-ranging programme which followed included more Women in the Shadows, Early Art from the Netherlands and two member’s interest talks on A Soldier’s Journey to Siberia and Berlin and

on Opiates. In addition, in April there will be a free talk by Ruth McEnery-Carter on Preventing Falls. The talks at the Downs are open to members only, and there is usually a small entry charge. A new Art Group is starting at the Hillcrest Centre, Newhaven, where experienced artists would be welcome to pass on their tips. There are now three Art Groups running. Despite the large membership, Seaford u3a is run by a small Committee of eight members, who divide the roles between them. They are ably assisted by some members who are not on the committee but take on single-purpose roles such as running the pub lunch or outings. Like most voluntary organisations, Seaford u3a can have difficulty in finding volunteers, particularly volunteer committee members. New volunteers would be welcome. They could either signify their willingness to help by giving notice before the Annual Meeting in October, or by approaching a committee member to discuss their involvement. New Group leaders are also always welcome particularly as the membership has expanded so much. Seaford u3a members have lively minds and a variety of talents, so a willingness to share their interests would be just what is needed to run a group either in their own homes or in one of the outside venues. Most groups run for a period of between four and six sessions, either on a weekly or fortnightly interval. Again, anyone interested should contact a committee member to discuss this. Running a Group brings a lot of pleasure to those members who attend and is not very onerous. The u3a is essentially an amateur organisation, so perfection is not essential! For more information about Seaford u3a, see the website www.u3asites.org.uk/seaford. To find out about membership email seafordu3a@gmail.com sending your postal address for a welcome pack. Image: A full house for a talk at the Downs.

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I spend way too much time in graveyards (especially considering that I’m going to spend an awful lot of time in one in the future). But they are great places to look for Pipistrelle bats. At this time of year, adult Pipistrelles are emerging from their winter hibernation and taking flight. Above Sussex, the night sky is a battlefield of deafening cries as Pipistrelles swoop and swirl, plummet and pounce at their insect prey. The acrobatic anarchy overhead goes unnoticed by us humans. Our hearing is limited and when it comes to night vision we’re as blind as, well, something with really bad eyesight…in fact, anything but a bat. Bats have excellent vision. But it certainly isn’t their best sense. Echolocation is one of the animal world’s most incredible superpowers. A Pipistrelle shouts, the shout hits something and bounces back. This echo is instantly analysed in an amazing brain and tells the bat how far away the object is and whether it’s a mosquito, a moth or a mansion. To get the maximum information from their echo, Pipistrelles yell at high frequencies (45 kHz, we can only hear up 20 kHz). And these shouts are loud; pneumatic drill or jet fighter loud. Up to 110 decibels in some species. A bat would deafen itself if it heard its own shout. So Pipistrelles have to disengage their ears, then shout, then turn their hearing back on, listen for the echo, analyse, then start all over again. All at the rate of 10-15 times a second. This gives bats an amazing, multi-layered awareness of their surroundings. But it’s tricky (and impolite) to shout when you’re eating, so once a moth is in the mouth the bat has to chew-shout-listen-chew-shout-listen to avoid a collision.

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Andrew Rafferty’s photography of the historical landscape of Britain spans some 40 years, and started with the wonderful collection in The Stones Remain (Century Hutchinson, 1989). He is one of the few photographers to have images not only of Seahenge just after it was discovered, but of the elusive Seahenge II, just 100m away, but which rarely surfaces above sands. The images capture the essence of places and of nature, where colours blend and harmonise, transfiguring the spirit of the space, and enabling the viewer to relate to an image with an experience of their own. There are many reviews of his work in Seahenge: A Journey. Here are just a few: Rafferty’s images...are as enigmatic as the circles themselves. Norfolk Archaeological Trust Rafferty’s rich-hued, abstracted photographs...are almost tactile in the sensory connections they make. New Welsh Review. Dramatic, often gorgeous...photographs. Salzburg Poetry Review. ...the images are kinetic with rhythmic waves, blurred branches, smudged clouds and dancing grasses... impressionistic, atmospheric. Book 2.0

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What is dementia? The word ‘dementia’ describes symptoms that may initially show in mood changes. The symptoms often include difficulties with thinking, language, day-to-day memory, planning and orientation. Yet it is the manner in which the symptoms become apparent, and more obvious to friends and families of sufferers, that make this such a difficult and emotionally trying disease. In fact, one of the best definitions we have come across to the describe the illness is one where the sufferer may have no idea that they are unwell. Imagine being confronted by someone in your home who is claiming, however gently and empathetically, that they are there to give you a bath. Your confusion at this event, even if you cannot remember that the same thing occurred the day before, and the day before that, may swiftly turn to exasperation or even anger at the ridiculous idea that someone should be here to bathe you. Yet you may not have been aware that perhaps you’ve been unable to look after yourself quite as well lately. You’re forgetting your meals, or having issues cooking on your old kitchen, and beginning to lose weight, and forgetting your medication because that used to be taken after dinner, and you haven’t been out in a while, or caught up with concerned family, and so on. So how do you give someone a bath when they don’t even recognise that they need help with this previously straightforward part of their day? By gaining their consent, their real consent, through communicating the idea of a rewarding rest in warm water and a cosy environment or freshening up in the shower so that the reward becomes their idea, their goal, we can then assist them to achieve another positive in their day. At Clifden House we negotiate this learning and relearning with each individual in many different

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Neighbourhood Watch Roundup SAVE THE DATE: SPRING EXPO & AGM: Notice is hereby given of the S&BNHW Association AGM to be held on WEDNESDAY 25TH MAY at SEAFORD BAPTIST CHURCH HALL at 6pm. The brief AGM will be followed by our Spring Expo. Come along for an information-filled, socially fun, Great Neighbours event where you can meet the people who keep us safe, get tons of info on great safety and security products and services, and meet some of the unsung heroes that serve our town. Reminders and a programme will be sent out by email, so please subscribe to the mailing list if you haven’t already done so. To exhibit, please email our Chairman, Mark Brown chairman@sandbnhw.co.uk. Warmer weather brings everyone out, and unfortunately that includes those with nefarious intentions too. In Seaford we are savvier and safer than most, but with all the isolation of the last two years, a quick refresher on our SMARTS is in order. There is a wealth of advice at https://www.sussex.police.uk/cp/ crime-prevention/ to keep you safe, happy and well informed, but here’s our SMARTS recap.

S = Scam Aware:

Scams are rife and you don’t have to be online to be scammed. A scam can be as simple as a bloke on your doorstep telling you your roof needs fixing (when it doesn’t) and then charging you an arm and a leg for the work (that he never did). To learn all about Scams, how to spot them, how to avoid them, and how to stay safe, please visit https:// www.friendsagainstscams.org.uk. Run by National Trading Standards, this site is the most comprehensive and effective tool against becoming a victim. The site is fun, informative, a real eye opener, and free.

M = Money Wise: More and more reports are

received daily of neighbours falling into money traps where scammers and frauds are becoming more

sophisticated and harder to spot. The most common types of Money trap are the unexpected (and very frightening) phone calls about unpaid HMRC bills, your NI number being cancelled, or collections calls for debt you never actually had in the first place. Another is the increase in Lonely Hearts scams where people innocently date online and find themselves ‘groomed’ into lending money to total strangers. More worrying is the spate of social media hacking, where someone you are friends with on Facebook, for example, suddenly direct messages you asking for financial assistance. This is a cunning deception and your real friend will be oblivious to the hack or that you have been asked for money. Another is online marketplaces, where folk pay for goods and holidays for example, where the goods and holidays do not exist. The money is gone, so is the scammer, and there is no recourse. A devastating scam is one where you are convinced to move your pension, make an investment or buy stocks and shares where the ‘agent’ is convincing and on the surface of things, everything seems legitimate (and too good to be true). Always check https://www.fca.org. uk/scamsmart for advice and guidance. Don’t ever part with money unless you are absolutely certain of who you are paying the funds to, have an invoice or some kind of record of contract, and have verified that the person you are paying money to is who they say they are, and where savings and pensions are concerned, you have taken reliable and trustworthy advice from a registered and licenced financial planner. Never pay for goods or services with vouchers or store cards of any kind – this is a sure sign that the deal is as dodgy as it ever could be. To learn more about money scams and for excellent guidance, visit https:// www.moneyhelper.org.uk/

A = Alert: None of us like to feel we must be on

our guard all the time but there are simple ways to stay safe that are easy to turn into habits that will keep you and your possessions safe.

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doorstep crime and opportunistic thefts can be avoided this way. Someone distracting you at the front door, could mean his pal is helping himself to your wallet through the kitchen door! Close and lock your windows and doors when going out – a hard-to-get into property will deter an opportunistic thief. And if you have a home alarm system, use it! Keep your bags and backpacks closed and on your person when out and about – pickpockets are fast and an unattended open bag is an open invitation. Mark your possessions and your bikes – there is a great website where you can register your movables https://www.immobilise.com/ which is Police run and will help get your things back to you if stolen. Be aware of your surroundings. Fun in the sun can make us all a little complacent, but looking around now and again may not only keep you safe, but will keep others safe too if you spot something. Don’t leave valuables in your vehicle overnight. If you have a locked garage, there’s less worry, but if parking on the road or the drive, take your valuables indoors.

R = Report: The Police can only do something if

they know something. We complain that there is not enough policing, but few of us are aware that Police resources are allocated to where they are most needed. If no incidents are reported, then no policing is required.

For any emergency, or where a crime is being committed or is about to be committed, where minors are involved, or where there is a threat to human life or property, call 999. Do not even hesitate. The call centre we have in East Sussex is state of the art and your call will be triaged fast and efficiently. For any other incident, you have a number of choices. By far the most effective way to report incidents is online at https://www.sussex.police.uk/ and right from the landing page, choose REPORT and the most appropriate link, or TELL US ABOUT to advise the Police on other matters they ought to know about. You can also email the Police at 101@sussex.pnn.police. uk or if you have the patience, call 101, which is the least preferred method for the Police as it is so time consuming for both them and the caller. Attempted Phishing Scams? email: report@phishing. gov.uk and for all other types of attempted fraud or scam report it to Actionfraud online at https://www. actionfraud.police.uk/ or by phone to 0300 1232040. Remember that the Police can only stop crimes where they know about them in the first instance.

T = Take Care of Each Other:

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help, the general vibe of where you live. This way, if something feels off, you are forewarned and better able to call for help or assistance, or offer help or assistance, and generally be a great neighbour.

S = Show Your Colours:

A proven deterrent to crime is a visible Neighbourhood Watch. Fact: Where there is an active and visible NHW, crime reduces by between 16% and 26%. Active and visible means no more than having a NHW roundel on your front and back doors (or on your car windscreen). You can get your NHW bits and bobs for no more than the cost of a stamp at www.sandbnhw.org/shop. Almost all streets in Seaford and Bishopstone have NHW street signs and if your street sign needs a face lift, or is missing, please email chairman@sandbnhw.co.uk and we will get it sorted. You can also choose to join the NHW either by registering to our scheme, which is free, or by joining the Association, or just by joining the mailing list. No matter how you join, it is as easy as pie. To join our mailing list, go to www.sandbnhw.org and Get

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Now Available from Amazon One of Micklefield Nursery’s 4 year olds has published his very own story! It can be found on Amazon – here is the review his dad wrote: ‘My son loves nothing more than reading or having stories read to him. One day he asked to have a story that he was in, so whilst playing around with lots of silly stories including his friends and family, the story of Phoenix the dinosaur losing his tail kept growing. Phoenix added lots of details and told his daddy where he wanted the story to go. They decided to write it down so as not to forget it, and eventually it became this book.’

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ATTENTION WOMEN BORN IN THE 1950s I have written previously about the plight of 3.8 million women born in the 1950s who were given little, or in most cases, no notice of up to a 6-year increase in their state pension age, leading to a loss for each woman in the region of £50,000 in expected pension income. The Lewes constituency has approximately 6,500 women affected by this lack of notice. Many women were left struggling financially (clearly partners and husbands have also been affected by a loss of up to £50,000 in expected joint pension income), but those women who were not lucky enough to have partners/husbands to support them i.e. those who are single, separated, divorced or widowed, were left in absolute poverty, and many have lost their homes and their savings. The impact for these women has been devastating. Women in their thousands complained to the DWP, then to the Independent Case Examiner and lastly to The Parliamentary and Health Services Ombudsman (PHSO) as far back as 2016. The PHSO

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The first Rotary Boot, Craft and Produce Fair of 2022 will take place on Sunday 3rd April at West Martello Fields. Further Fairs will take place on the dates shown below.

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Seaford Rotary has been researching the provision of defibrillators in Seaford as part of a small team, including Seaford Mayor Councillor Rodney Reed and Greg Anderson, a Friend of Seaford Rotary. There are 19 defibrillators in Seaford, nine of which are available 24/7. There are other defibrillators within schools/ care homes/doctors’ surgeries and private establishments. Relocation of these defibrillators externally is being investigated, as well as additional defibrillators in areas with poor coverage so that they are available 24/7.

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Seaford Rotary is pleased to announce that on Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd April 2022 it will be running and providing the refreshments at the Bluebell Walk at Bates Green Farm, Tye Hill Road, Arlington, Polegate BN6 6SH.

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First Responders were not aware of several defibrillators in the town, and as some First Responders work with the Southeast Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb), it is possible that they are similarly unaware. There are no maintenance plans for several donated defibrillators, or funds are not available to replace batteries and pads when used or time expired. Three 24/7 defibrillators are not operational, either due to damage or life expired batteries and pads. It is not known if SECAmb have been notified that these defibrillators are not useable. Our research has highlighted that in an emergency there could be difficulty in finding a working 24/7 defibrillator. Additionally, without signage or a map, it is difficult to know where the nearest one is situated. The team is working on two initiatives: • installation of direction signs to three defibrillators on the seafront (Sailing Club, Lifeguard garage, Martello toilets) • a map showing the location of the 24/7 defibrillators. Seaford Rotary welcomes new members and new Friends of Seaford Rotary. For more information contact us on www.seafordrotary.org.uk.

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Running is a proven way of boosting both physical and mental health. But getting started isn’t always easy. Seaford Striders running club will be helping runners take their first steps to improved health and wellbeing with the sixth edition of its popular Couch to 5K programme. The programme will take place over nine weeks and follows the NHS Couch to 5k plan with the support of volunteers from the friendly running club. The programme is designed to get just about anyone

off the couch and running 5km in just over two months, under the encouragement and guidance of an experienced running leader. The next Couch to 5K group programme will begin on Tuesday 26th April at 7pm in central Seaford. Margaret Osborne took part in the 2021 Couch to 5K group and was awarded the 5km Award at the Seaford Striders annual awards evening in February. She said: ‘I used to do a bit of running years ago but never got involved with a club and certainly never considered myself to really be a runner. I started the Couch to 5K programme with Seaford Striders after a chance meeting with a club member who encouraged me to give it a go, took my phone number and sent me all the details. We’d never met before!’ Margaret added: ‘The Club members made me feel so welcome, and I really enjoyed the weekly sessions leading to the great sense of achievement I felt when I completed my first 5K run, encouraged all the way by Jill, an experienced Striders member. I now run regularly with Striders on a Wednesday night and have made some lovely friends. The friendly support I’ve found in the Club has encouraged me to go on to enter several races from 10K to 10 miles, and to take part in local Park Runs. I’m looking forward to my next challenge – a Half Marathon in April.’ She concludes by saying: ‘None of this would have happened without the kind and enthusiastic support of other Club members, and the pleasure of being part of a big running family. Running has changed my life. I feel healthier and happier and best of all – I’m now a runner! Thank you, Seaford Striders’. The club continues to lead members of its previous Couch to 5K groups at their regular Monday and Wednesday evening meetings. Participants in the next group are welcome to join Seaford Striders running club for on-going support and coaching during or after the programme. Due to the popularity of previous courses, preregistration is essential by emailing infoseafordstriders. org.uk. Joining instructions will be emailed to participants prior to the start of the programme. For further details on the Seaford Striders visit the website: www.seafordstriders.org.uk Photo: Members of the 2021 Seaford Striders Couch to 5K.

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FOR ONE DAY ONLY: 9th APRIL 10.30am to 3pm – Hillcrest Centre, Bellvue Road, Newhaven BN9 9EA A one day pop-up craft fair will be held at the above venue on 9th April. Some of those taking part in the market were contributors to the Newhaven Country Market, which was held every Thursday at the same venue. Unfortunately due to covid the weekly market was forced to close its doors just before Christmas. However, there are also some new contributors making an interesting variety of goods on offer. Sellers include cakes/pastries and pies etc., jewellery, children’s clothes, ceramics, bags, knitwear, fused glass, cards, plants and garden-related items, patchwork toys/models.

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When Covid closed school’s anxiety levels among local students rose dramatically, to the extent that when other causes for mental ill health among young people are factored in, The Youth Counselling Project (TYCP) is now budgeting to provide therapy for 93 pupils from the town’s five schools in the next academic year. The effects on them of war in Ukraine were at the time of writing undocumented, but there is no doubt that anxiety levels will rise again as a result. This is likely to mean an increased demand for help over and above what has been planned for, with even more money needed to pay for specially-trained therapists. It is known that young people respond well to counselling when it is given quickly, but for some years the NHS’ Child and Mental Health Services (CAMHS) has had long waiting lists for help for all but potentially life-threatening conditions. By providing a Seaford schools-based counselling service TYCP steps in just below CAMHS’ criteria, its therapists giving one-to-one counselling for serious problems such as self-harming, depression and eating disorders. TYCP facilitates a block of 10 sessions for each child believed to benefit from it, each block costing around £500.

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In recognition of TYCP’s need for ongoing funding, Seaford Community Cinema is putting on a charity event at the Barn Theatre on Saturday 2nd April at 7.30pm, and is hoping for a full house to see its screening of the acclaimed Lin-Manuel Miranda musical In the Heights (U). Tickets are now £8 because burgers can no longer by supplied due to unforeseen circumstances. Those who bought a ticket at the £15 price may either have the difference of £7 refunded at the door, or can accept a ticket for another film. As a bonus, up-and-coming dance group Streetfunk will be getting you in the mood by performing just before the film is shown. The film version of In the Heights was adored by the critics. It tells the story of a group of characters living in

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Anyway, I’ll have a go and start with Mike Truman, who directed his first play as a student at the age of 17 with the help of acclaimed director and writer Mike Leigh, and has directed ever since. Under his control this production was slick, crisp and very, very funny. It could have been subtitled The Truman Show because his wife Sandy, with whom he now runs a theatrical production company, was artistic director of a touring theatre company for five years. Having played roles from Chekhov to Ayckbourn, Sandy’s professional experience shone in her first part for the drama society, as the shrewish Amanda Prynne, a character to which she gave energetic physicality, throwing herself on and off sofas and laps but, most of all, displaying a great facility for rapid-fire delivery with wit and great timing. Lesley Drew as Sybil Chase, Jon Terry as Elyot Chase and David Hallett as Victor Prynne are no slouches when it comes to appearances on the Little Theatre

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This month’s Social Evening features worldrenowned Michael Marriott, Head Rosarian at David Austin Roses. A popular ticketed event (£4 each), so don’t miss out; contact Social Sec. Jan Williams on 01323 873675. ‘Roses in the Garden,’ 7pm Tuesday 26th April at St Luke’s, Walmer Road, Seaford. The outings programme kicks off on 12th May with a visit to Leonardslee Gardens and Lakes, described as the finest woodland garden in the UK and ablaze with colour in May. Contact Pippa Logan 01323 491566 to book your seat.

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Spring cleaning to most of us might mean moving the furniture aside to vacuum behind it, but we in our garden at the Crouch were able to go several steps better, thanks to Coppard Plant Hire from Crowborough. When volunteer Jan mentioned to owner David that our classroom floor needed re-sanding, he dispatched Harvey to do a brilliant job. And volunteers Brian, Val and Phil revarnished the floor. Let’s hope that Harvey was able to take his eyes off the floor long enough to take in the spring delights emerging, with clumps of daffodils, crocuses and irises shrugging off recent rain, and coronilla a blaze of delicate yellow flowers in the dry garden. This latter contains a small circular pond which was playing watery host to three frogs (you have to look closely to spot the third!) who were doing what comes naturally (to frogs). Hopefully their union will spawn a battalion of froglets in due course. Well done James for being in the right place at the right time and capturing the act. Storm Eunice was remarkably kind to the garden, the only victim being a Daphne odora Aureomarginata’ Katie and Allison said they were trying to save it by taking cuttings, now being nurtured in the poly tunnel. Ever the realist, Allison commented: ‘It is a very fussy plant but we will give it a go.’ They were also considering propagating Melianthus cuttings

from the vigorous specimen in the Mediterranean garden whose long lower branches had started to produce roots where it touched the ground - nature’s own layering technique which effectively makes new plants. And now to upcycling. When Katie visited the RHS Chelsea Flower Show last year she was very much taken with some planters made from pallets. She sent a picture of the planter to volunteers Brian and Val. Typical of them, it was a case of no sooner said than done, and now their own bespoke version is ready to display plants outside the classroom. They have lined it with a plastic mattress cover thanks to local furniture store VR Flowers and Son. Readers may have noticed that this piece begins and ends with gifts from supporters. It’s really great to have this proof that the wider community supports our all-embracing community garden – even the frogs. The Garden Team Photos from top: Brian and Val’s pallet was inspired by a gold-medal-winning original made by prisoners for Chelsea Flower Show; Polyanthus on the sales table; Coppard Plant Hire’s Harvey sands our classroom floor; Raindrops on an iris; Crocuses withstood some heavy showers; A pair of frogs spawning in the small pond.

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SEAFORD AFTERNOON FLOWER CLUB At our meeting this month on 21st April Colin Whiteman will be talking to us about Seaford Head Flora and Fauna. Colin is an accomplished expert in his field and we are sure his talk will be fascinating to hear. Reflecting the theme of the afternoon, the competition will be A Seascape. At our February meeting we were entertained by a workshop with Gaenor Circus. Gaenor demonstrated how to make a bouquet holder from midelino sticks. This proved to be both interesting and challenging, and we all went home determined to master this new technique. In an attempt to show our endeavours to be more green, our competition was entitled

Look! No Oasis, and our members proved resourceful in their ideas of how to arrange their plant material using a variety of mechanics including pin holders, test tubes, moss and chicken wire. Looking ahead to our May meeting on the 19th, Susan Tausig will be demonstrating New Beginnings and our competition will be Green as Grass. We meet at the Baptist Church Hall in Belgrave Road, Seaford, BN25 2EE on the third Thursday of each month (except January) at 1.30pm. Our fees for the year are £30 and visitors are always very welcome at £5 on the door which includes refreshments. Contact Mary Morris on 01323 893899 or SueWard on 01323 894848 for further details.

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Almost Instant

We have two new and exciting opportunities for singers and listeners. On Good Friday (15th April) we will be resuming our great tradition of an “Almost Instant” event. Anyone who knows the piece can come along and join us for the evening. Everyone (singer or listener) pays £5 towards a donation to the church’s chosen charity. This year we will be tackling Stainer’s Crucifixion. It’s a wonderful Victorian melodrama of a piece. It wallows in unashamed sentiment and emotion, which makes it wonderful to sing or listen to, but an easy target for ‘serious’ music critics. It includes several well known hymns and the beautiful and oft-sung anthem God So Loved the World. You can get a preview of this anthem at our Spring Concert on 2nd April – 7.30 at Seaford Baptist Church. It’s amongst the eclectic mix that we will be singing, from the classic choral to a particularly bawdy version of the folk and nursery favourite A Hunting We Will Go. Another highlight is the beautiful Nella Fantasia, originally

an orchestral piece Gabriel’s Oboe, written by Ennio Morricone for the 1960s’ film The Mission. Chiara Ferrau added Italian lyrics and it has been a great hit ever since. We are gradually reforming as a choir after two years of trepidation. Though still mustering only about half our number, we are making a pretty good sound, even through our masks (who would have thought that?). We have even added a few, very welcome new members and we are experiencing again just how good singing makes us feel.

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2nd April: 7.30 at Seaford Baptist Church – Spring Concert. 15th April (Good Friday): 7pm at St Leonard’s Church – Almost Instant Stainer’s Crucifixion. Singers please come at 2pm for our Almost Instant rehearsal. We are planning even greater things for Summer, when we will be learning and performing Alexander L’Estrange’s Zimbe! with its traditional African songs set in Jazz style. Watch this space. Please join us. It’s good to be back.

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You might have thought there was nothing to Gatwick other than one of Europe’s busiest airports, but you would be wrong. There is also a thriving Nature Reserve, home to Orchids, Pennyroyal, Owls and Nightingales, not to mention three species of fungi previously unknown to science. Perhaps we can find a fourth, as Seaford Natural History Society has been asked to help to produce a species list for the reserve! Gatwick is just one destination amongst the dozen walks the Society has planned for their Summer Walk programme this year. Another highlight will undoubtedly be a trip to Chichester Harbour, hosted by our friends in the local Wildlife Trust. Closer to home, another visit will take members to Court Lodge organic dairy farm to gain an appreciation of sustainable farming methods and conservation grazing – and perhaps taste some of the subsequent produce! The season begins with a fossil hunt in Hastings in May, and ends on the Downland slopes at Crowlink in September. Committee member Paul Baker said: ‘Seaford itself is a haven for wildlife, and local habitats won’t be ignored. Over the summer we will be visiting Seaford Head for bird migration, Tide Mills to see what can survive the harsh conditions of a shingle beach, and the ancient woodland of Arlington...and all our visits will be in the company of expert guides who will make sure we see everything there is to see. With a full programme of walks, wildlife survey work and dewpond renovation, a busy summer is in store,

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Meridian Lacemakers Meridian Lacemakers meet on the 3rd Saturday of every month, (except December, when the date does change!) at the Meridian Centre, Peacehaven, in the AnZac Room, from 10am – 3.30pm. We are a friendly group of ladies who get together to make all types of bobbin lace, together with needle lace and tatted lace. We sometimes bring our crochet or knitting if we are tackling a project, and we have even been known to do a bit of cross stitch or other needle work! If you have ever wanted to have a go at bobbin lace, and it really isn’t as complicated as it looks, there are lots of us who would talk you through the basic stitches on our “have a go” lace pillow, and then help you further if you decide to join us. We can make coffee and tea in the adjacent kitchen, and you can either bring your own lunch or pop to the supermarket in the complex for a snack. Over the years we have enjoyed making various group items, which we display if we are demonstrating at different venues, and some have been entered

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Based on acupuncture, it uses a system of tapping on meridian points, to release emotional and psychological blocks that are held in the body. It can help with: l Anxiety l Depression l Body issues l Relationship issues l Major life events This body-psychology technique is a way to release past/present issues and emotions so you can move on with your life. Tapping is also a self help tool. Once learned with a practitioner, you can use it on yourself whenever you need. For more information call Robin on: 07956 555688 or email: seafordtappingandreiki@gmail.com

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Trees for Seaford

Residents in a quiet Seaford road were surprised to see twenty people in bright yellow Hi-vis jackets gather at 10am on a chilly grey Sunday morning last month. They were a group from Trees for Seaford and brought tree loppers, pruning saws and huge empty bags. The group was there for a lesson and hands-on demonstration of how to prune trees from professional Keith Sacre. The first thing we learnt is that thinking about the shape of the trees along our streets is rather different from the approach we would take to trees in our gardens. The aim is to have trees with a long straight trunk without side branches, until the branches are above head height – or bus height. We looked together at a well-established tree, which many of us thought had grown into a lovely shape. When we looked more closely, several tall uprights were competing to be the main ‘leader’. We needed to choose the strongest and cut off a few feet from the top of the other competitor stems. All branches which were crossing over each other needed to be removed and some had rubbed against others, causing scarring. Slightly reluctantly the long loppers were put to good use – with our trained health and safety members watching carefully. The big bags were soon filling up with the trimmed off branches. They were taken away for recycling, but we’d love to find a better use for them if Seaford Scene readers have any better ideas! After an hour of debate (‘left a bit’, ‘no, not that one, the one higher up’) and lopping, the tree still had an attractive rounded shape, but its crown had been thinned out so that the key stems could grow more strongly. We were delighted

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that the residents’ bird feeder still had its place. Many residents take good care of the trees outside their homes and we are very grateful for that. Keith took a trimmed-off branch and showed us how we should prune the young trees which the group has planted around Seaford – it’s better to trim them when they are easy to reach and when secateurs suffice. The group pruned several other trees of different species under Keith’s guidance. As the weather got colder and the gardening gloves came off, one of the other fully trained tree surgeons in the group offered coffee from the boot of his car!

TRUSTEES – Business Planning and Fundraising support Lewes District Citizens Advice is looking to recruit two volunteers to join our trustee board, which oversees the strategy and governance of our work across Lewes District. For one of these roles, we are hoping to find someone with knowledge of Business Planning and who could support this function. We are also looking for someone who has fundraising experience, who would help our District Manager to identify funds and make fundraising applications. If you would like to make a difference to your community, and work in an interesting environment then we would love to hear from you. We ask that you are able to commit a few hours a month to the bureau and are free to attend quarterly trustee meetings. For further information, please email districtmanager@lewesca.onmicrosoft.com or telephone 01273 007556 for an informal discussion and an application pack.

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the skin, or is equally effective through light clothing, whichever is preferable for the patient. An introductory treatment is £25 in which I will treat the problem area. Any referred pain may need to be traced to its source. Follow-up treatments cost £50. The price is for one session of treatment and is not dependent on time, unless multiple areas are being dealt with. I first became aware of Emmett treatments in relation to horses and my original qualification was to treat horses and dogs, which I still do. Additional information can be found on the website www.emmett-uk.co.uk where I am listed as a practitioner under the BN25 postcode. My contact details are: Phone: 07710 162552 Email: hjdstaples@gmail.com Website: www.hamuscletherapy.com

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What’s On in April? Alfriston and Cuckmere Valley Twinning Association Tues 29th March – Sun 3rd April Lord of the Dance Congress Theatre, Carlisle Road, Eastbourne

We look forward to welcoming you to our second Seaford Seafront Stroll – Weds 13th April 2022, 10am. Meet at the Buckle Car Park, Seaford.

8pm (Tues-Sat), 2.30pm (Sat), 7.30pm (Sun) Tel: 01323 412000. www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk

February’s Seaford seafront walk was a great success, with around 20 people talking and strolling in good weather. Several new members came along, and we were delighted to be joined by two of our French twinning partners from Veules-les-Roses. Some of the group walked as far as the Museum, and some, enjoying the chance to meet up in person, continued the day with lunch at the sailing club.

11am - 4pm (daily), 12 noon - 4pm (Sun) Two photography exhibitions, ‘Seahenge’ in the Flint Room, and ‘Passion’ in the Undercroft. Free. www.thecryptgallery.com

Our early June event will be a quiz night in Alfriston on Thursday 2nd June. We hope to be visiting our lovely twin village of Veules-les-Roses on the Normandy coast in July, and hosting our French friends for their return visit to Sussex in September. New members are always welcome. There’s no need to speak French – our events and visits are planned so everyone can take part if they wish. Our membership secretary is Robert at rmorri1847@ aol.com. For queries about April’s walk, you can ask Wendy on 01323 895657.

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Tues 29th March – Tues 12th April Andrew Rafferty Crypt Gallery, 23 Church St

Thurs 31st March – Sun 3rd April Meeching Amateur Dramatics: Haggard Meeching Hall, Fort Road, Newhaven

7.45pm (Thurs-Sat), 2.30pm (Sun) Regency period comedy by Eric Chappell (Rising Damp). Tickets £10/£8 concessions. Available from Seaford Tourist Info Centre, 37 Church Street; tel: 01323 897426; or online: www. meechingamateurdramatics. co.uk

Thurs 31st March – Tues 26th April Uno22: Four

Gallery Uno, 14 High Street

10am - 4pm (Mon - Sat, closed Weds), 12 noon - 3pm (Sun) A joyous selection of art, design and craft. Email: info@ galleryunoseaford.co.uk Instagram: @unoseaford

Friday 1st April Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club St James’ Trust, 11 Blatchington Road

2pm Monthly social meeting. Visitors welcome. Transport available if required. Tel: Pauline 01323 895216. Email: white-c7@sky.com

Heartsease

Seaford Baptist Church Church, Belgrave Road

2.30pm A group for bereaved people, and anyone who finds themselves alone and would

enjoy some social interaction. Includes a programme of speakers, entertainment and other activities. Refreshments included. For further information please contact John and Jill Hughes, tel: 01323 898678.

Seaford Community Cinema

Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane

7.30pm No Time to Die (12A). Tickets online or from Seaford Tourist Information Centre. wwwseafordcinema.org

Seaford Sunshine Strummers

Seaford Little Theatre, Steyne Road

7.30pm - 10.15pm An evening of sing-a-long songs by the ukulele group, in aid of the Little Theatre. Tickets £8, including programme and interval refreshments. Available from Crosby Menswear, Broad Street (cash only).

Saturday 2nd Renaturing Workshop SEA Hub, Clinton Place

10am - 1pm Family-friendly activities to bring nature back to our gardens. Includes sowing seeds, making bee hotels and crafts. Free, donations welcome. Volunteers welcome, email: ontheverge@ seafuture.org

Seaford Choral Society Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road

7.30pm Spring concert. An eclectic mix of pieces – classical choral to folk including Nella Fantasia, originally an orchestral piece written by Ennio Morricone for the 1960s film The Mission. www.seafordchoral-society.com

Seaford Community Cinema Charity Event

Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane

7.30pm In the Heights (U). Charity event for the Youth Counselling Project. Tickets £8, online or from Seaford Tourist Information Centre. wwwseafordcinema.org

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Seaford Sessions: The Trials of Cato

of St Peter’s. Tickets £7, including tea and cakes. To book, tel: 01323 899054 Email: officeebb.benefice@gmail.com

7.30pm A foot stomping blend of folk, jazz, Americana and Middle Eastern flavours. Tickets £15, available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, or online. www.wegottickets.com www.seafordsessions.org

Seaford Natural History Society

Seaford Little Theatre, Steyne Road

Sunday 3rd Boot, Craft and Produce Fair Martello Fields (West)

7.30am (stallholders), 9am - 1pm (public) Low pitch fee, free car parking, refreshments available. www.seafordrotary.org.uk

Seaford Music Society Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road

3pm Family Concert: King Alfred, the Owl and the Nightingale. A mixture of classical, jazz and folk. Tickets £10 (non-members)/free for under 26-year-olds. Available on the door; in person from Newberry Tully Estate Agents, 53 Church Street (cash only); or cheque by post from Seaford Music Society, visit: www.seafordmusicsociety.com

Tuesday 5th Walk & Talk at the Downs The Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road

10am Drop in and find out more about the Growing Project, a community garden and orchard being planned at the Downs. Email: friendsofsuttondowns@gmail. com. www.seafuture.org/ friends-of-sutton-downs/

Seaford Head Probus Club Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road

12.30pm Lunch and talk by Robert Pople on ‘The Eyes Have It’. For further information, please contact Mike by phone or email. Tel: 01323 894893 Email: mjcstaples@gmail.com

East Blatchington Lectures

St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Rd 2pm ‘The Sky at Night’, with Father Joe Padfield, curate

St Luke’s Church Hall, Walmer Rd

2.15pm Photographer Bob Eade on ‘A Day in the Life’. Meetings open to all (nonmembers £3). Masks must be worn. Join the society by emailing richardmongar@ btinternet.com www. seafordnaturalhistory.org.uk

Friday 8th Seaford Museum & Heritage Society

Seaford Little Theatre, 4 Steyne Road

Tuesday 12th The Probus Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road 12 noon for 12.45pm Members meet for a chat, a two-course meal and a speaker. For further details, please contact the Secretary, Gavin. Tel: 01323 893760

GuestHouse Storytellers

Hillcrest Community Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven

7.30pm ‘Women and Power’, stories from Orlando Furioso, told by professional storyteller Marion Leeper, with songs by Jessica Law. Tickets £8 in advance. www.guesthousestorytellers. com

7.30pm ‘The Cuckmere Valley’ and ‘Exmoor Ponies’, two talks by Monty Larkin. Tickets on the door, £5 non-members/£2 members. www.seafordmuseum.co.uk

Tues 12th – Sat 16th School of Rock

Saturday 9th Pop-up Easter Craft Fair

Wednesday 13th Alfriston & Cuckmere Valley Twinning Assoc.

Hillcrest Centre, Bellvue Road, Newhaven

Congress Theatre, Carlisle Road, Eastbourne

7.30pm (Tues-Sat), 2.30pm (Weds, Thurs & Sat) Tel: 01323 412000. www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk

The Buckle Car Park, Seaford

10.30am - 3pm Goods on offer include cakes, children’s clothes, knitwear, jewellery, ceramics, cards, plants and more.

10am Seaford Seafront Stroll. Tel: Wendy 01323 895657.

Brighton Male Voice Choir

Martello Tower

Cross Way Church, Clinton Place 7.30pm - 9.30pm arrive 7pm Variety concert. Email: cross waychurchseaford@gmail.com

Sat 9th April - Sun 1st May Lindy Dunbar: Movement and Rest Birley Centre, Carlisle Road, Eastbourne

11am - 4pm (weekends only, plus Good Friday, Easter Saturday & Easter Monday, closed Easter Sunday) Drawings and paintings. Free entry. www.lindydunbar.co.uk

Sun 10th - Sun 17th Churches Together in Seaford

Various churces in Seaford

All Easter church services and Walk of Witness details on page 16.

Seaford Museum & Heritage Society 11am - 1pm

Children’s activity morning. Crafts, painting and colouring, plus an Easter egg hunt around the museum. £3 per child (up to 10 years) accompanied by adult. Pre-booking essential. www.seafordmuseum.co.uk

Seaford Stamp & Postcard Club

Seaford Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane

7pm for 7.30pm Speaker Hugh Bennes on Kiribati and Tuvalu. All stamp and postcard collectors welcome. Tel 01323 492433 . www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/sspc.

Splash Point Jazz

The View, Seaford Head Golf Club, BN25 4JS

7pm The Neal Richardson Trio with Roger Beaujolais (vibraphone).

Tickets £15, on the door or at wegottickets.com/ splashpointjazz. www.splashpointjazz.com Facebook @splashpointjazz The View tel: 01323 890139.

Friday 15th: Good Friday Walk of Witness

St Leonard’s Church, Church St

10am The churches of Seaford invite you for a walk from St Leonard’s through to the Salts, to be at the end of Dane Road by 10.45am (join here if you prefer). Walk along the seafront and finish in Jubilee Gardens.

Seaford Choral Society Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road

7.30pm Almost Instant Stainer’s Crucifixion. £5 donation to the church’s chosen charity. Singers rehearsal 2 - 4pm. www. seaford-choral-society.com

Friday 15th - Sun 17th The Garden Show at Firle Place Firle, Nr Lewes, BN8 6LP

10am - 5pm Specialist nurseries, garden products, artists, designers, fashion, gifts, homeware, country food and wines, and children’s entertainment. Tickets on the gate £10 adult/£8 conc./£4 child/£26 family, pre-book for 15% discount. Tel: 01243 538456 www.thegardenshows.com

Friday 15th - Mon 18th Seaford Museum & Heritage Society Martello Tower

11am - 4pm Children’s Easter Egg Hunt. www.seafordmuseum.co.uk

Saturday 16th Crouch Bowling Club Open Day

Crouch Bowling Club, Crouch Gardens, East Street

10am - 2pm Come and give bowls a try, whether you’re an experienced player or new to the sport. Tel: 07736 750126 Email: secbowls@gmail.com www.crouchbowling clubseaford.co.uk continued...

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East Dean Easter Market

East Dean & Friston Village Hall, Village Green Lane, East Dean

10am - 4pm Craft, artisan and food stalls, outside and inside.

Wednesday 20th Seaford u3a Coffee Morning

Constitutional Club, Crouch Ln 10am - 12 noon Free entry. Open to members and non-members. No need to book.

NGS Open Garden

Cupani Garden, 8 Sandgate Close, BN25 3LL

1pm - 4pm In aid of the NGS, which supports nursing and healthcare charities. Recently renovated garden with new gravel bed and tropical planting alongside old favourites. Afternoon teas available, plants for sale. Admission £5. Also open Sunday 24th. www.cupanigarden.com

Thursday 21st Seaford Afternoon Flower Club

Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road

1.30pm - 3.30pm ‘Seaford Head Flora and Fauna’, talk by Colin Whiteman. Competition ‘A Seascape’. Membership £30 per year, visitors £5 on the door. Tel: Mary 01323 893899 or Sue 01323 894848.

Seaford Community Cinema

Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane

7pm NT Live: Henry V (15). Tickets online or from Seaford Tourist Information Centre. wwwseafordcinema.org

Thurs 21st - Fri 22nd Bluebell Walk & Farm Trail Bates Green Farm, Tye Hill Road, Arlington

10am - 5pm Raising money for Seaford Rotary, which will be running the event and providing homemade refreshments over these two days. The walk itself is open Weds 13th April - Thurs 19th May. Entry £6 adult/£3 child (aged 3-16)/£16

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family (2 adults and up to 4 children). www.bluebellwalk.co.uk

Friday 22nd Seaford Community Cinema

Head Rosarian at David Austin Roses. Tickets £4, available from Social Secretary Jan Williams. Tel: 01323 873675 www.seafordhorti.com

Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane

7.30pm Hope Gap (12). The film’s director and writer, William Nicholson, will be present. Tickets online or from Seaford Tourist Information Centre. wwwseafordcinema.org

Saturday 23rd Open Church Café

St Leonard’s Church, Church St 10am - 12.30pm Free refreshments, craft for kids. All welcome.

Repair Café Seaford

SEA Climate Hub, Clinton Place

10am - 1pm Bring your broken items from home for repair with the help of specialist volunteers. Tea, coffee and cake while you wait for your item to be seen. www.seafuture.org/ seaford-repair-cafe

St George’s Day Seaford Town Market Church Street

10am - 3pm Includes dress-up parade, Easter bonnet parade, cake baking competition, chocolate tombola and raffle. Raising funds for the defibrillator in the church yard.

Sunday 24th NGS Open Garden

Cupani Garden, 8 Sandgate Close, BN25 3LL

1pm - 4pm In aid of the NGS, which supports nursing and healthcare charities. Recently renovated garden with new gravel bed and tropical planting alongside old favourites. Afternoon teas, plants for sale. Admission £5. Also open Wednesday 20th April. www.cupanigarden.com

Tuesday 26th Seaford Horticultural Society

St Luke’s Church, Walmer Rd

7pm ‘Roses in the Garden’, ticketed members social evening with Michael Marriott,

Seaford Striders Couch to 5K Central Seaford

7pm Couch to 5K programme begins with an experienced running leader. Pre-registration essential. Email: info@ seafordstriders.org.uk www.seafordstriders.org.uk

What’s On Weekly? Arts and Crafts Drawing Workshops

Paradise Park, Avis Rd, Newhaven BN9 0DH

Last Monday of the month 10am - 12 noon £15 per session. Contact Lesley Harvey: 07722 236741.

East Sussex Moviemakers

St Luke’s Church, Rattle Road, Stone Cross 1st and 3rd Weds of the month, 7pm - 9pm A friendly club with members prepared to assist those new to film making. Anyone with an interest in watching quality amateur films or helping with the tasks involved in film making is welcome to join. For details, tel Val MacManus: 07590 904778. www. eastsussexmoviemakers.org

Knit and Craft

Chyngton Methodist Church, Millberg Rd, Seaford

Thursdays 2pm - 4pm For more details please phone Viola on 01323 890271.

Linocut Printmaking

Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven

Fridays 2pm - 4pm (from 8th October) All equipment provided. Beginners welcome. £10 per session. To book a place, tel: Sally Jennings 07876 666784. Email: jennings.sally@gmail.com

Meridian Lacemakers Anzac Room, Meridian Centre, Peacehaven

3rd Saturday of the month 10am - 3.30pm Friendly group of ladies who meet to make all types of bobbin lace, together with needle lace and tatted lace, and sometimes crochet or knitting. Beginners welcome. Tel: Gail Ball 01323 730552.

Pottery Workshop

Brasspoint School of Visual Arts, 84 Sutton Road

Mon: 6pm - 8pm Start date 18th April Thurs: 10am - 12 noon Start date 21st April. Classes suitable for complete beginners, as well as those looking to develop their skills. 12-week course. www.brasspointsva.com

Seaford Afternoon Flower Club

Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road

3rd Thursday of the month (except Jan)1.30pm - 3.30pm Membership £30 per year, visitors £5. Tel: Mary 01323 893899 or Sue 01323 894848.

Seaford Evening Flower Club

The Flint Barn (Downs 60+ Club), Sutton Corner, Seaford

First Thursday of the month (except June) 7pm New members very welcome. Tel: 01323 896567.

Seaford Photographic Society

Seaford Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane, Seaford BN25 1PU Fridays 7pm for 7.45pm Friendly club for all age groups and abilities. Chat about photography, lectures, talks and competitions. Visit www.seafordps.org and get in touch via the ‘contact’ button.

Children Streetfunk

Common Room, 2 Old Tree Parade

Wednesdays 4pm-5pm (Beginners, 6-8 yrs), 5pm -6pm (Intermediate, 9-13 yrs) Streetdance and Hip Hop dance classes. Email: info@

streetfunk.co.uk www.streetfunk.co.uk

Clubs/ Organisations Bereaved by Suicide Support: East Sussex

Assistance for those bereaved by suicide. Support is faceto-face, via the telephone or Zoom. Also support groups meeting others who have been through similar experiences. Contact 07542 305419 or email Kellie.leyton@ sussexcommunity.org.uk

Blue Van Veterans’ Breakfast Club

Seaford Town Football Club, The Crouch, Bramber Ln BN25 1TL Second Sunday of the month 9am - 11am Cooked breakfast, tea, coffee and soft drinks. £6 per head. WWII veterans free. Tel: 07754 147778 or 01323 890211. email: edafvbc.sf@yahoo.com www.bluevandropin.co.uk.

Greenhavens Network

For more information email: contact@greenhavens.network or Facebook: Greenhavens Network.

Just Friends

Elim Church, Newhaven

1st & 3rd Monday of the month 10am - 12 noon, 2nd Mon walking group, 4th Mon lunch group Weekly and monthly social meetings including coffee mornings, walking groups, steam train excursions, heritage sites, tea parties, wine tasting and lunches. Tel: 01323 725882 www.just-friends.uk

Lip Reading Classes

Sutton Corner Barn (previously 60+ Club), Sutton Road, Seaford

Tuesdays 10am Sign languauge is also included in the lessons. £5 per week. Phone Jayne on 01323 655957 or email enya1.marsh@gmail. com

Martello Rotary Seaford

For more information email: contact@martellorotary.org.uk or visit www.rotary-ribi.org

National Trust Seaford Association (NTSA)

Seaford Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane

Third Wednesday of the month 2.30pm Talks from Oct to March (no meeting in December). Outings from spring to autumn, plus other social and fundraising events. New members (including non-NT members) welcome. For further information, tel: 07989 077079, email: membershipntsa@gmail.com www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/nt

Newhaven, Peacehaven & Seaford Lions Club

For more information visit www.npslions.co.uk or email: lionpresident@npslions.co.uk. Tel: 0345 8335981. Facebook: @NPSLions

Reading Friends

Seaford Library, 15-17 Sutton Park Road Thursday: 11.30am - 12.30pm Weekly drop-in for friendship, stories and activities around books and reading. Tel: 0345 6080§196 www.new.eastsussex.gov.uk/ libraries

Seaford Bridge Club

St Thomas More Church Hall, 54 Sutton Road Mon: 1.15 for 1.30pm - 4.30pm

Downs 60+ Club, Sutton Corner

Weds: 6.15 for 6.30pm - 9.30pm Online Tues: 1.30 for 2pm - 4pm Fri: 6.30 for 7pm - 9pm If you would like to find out more, or arrange a visit, please contact John Gillespie, Club Secretary, tel: 01323 893626, email: gillespiejohn6@gmail. com, or Pam Pelling, Chair, tel: 07834 833561, email: pampelling@hotmail.com

Seaford Museum and Heritage Society The Esplanade, Seaford

Sat and Sun 11am - 4pm, Weds 2 - 4pm We welcome visitors to our Tardis-like Museum displaying history from the Stone Age to the present day. Tel: 01323 898222. www.seafordmuseum.co.uk Facebook: Seaford Museum.

Seaford Rotary

New members welcome. For more information contact via: www.seafordrotary.org.uk/ contact.php

Seaford u3a

For more information about Seaford u3a visit: www. u3asites.org.uk/seaford. For membership email: seafordu3a@gmail.com including your postal address for a welcome pack.

Seaford u3a Coffee Morning

Seaford Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane. BN25 1PU

Third Wednesday of the month 10am - 12pm Open to members and non-members. Coffee and nibbles £2. Just come along. Email: seafordu3a@gmail.com. For membership visit: www. u3asites.org.uk/seaford.

Seaford Women’s Institute Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd

First Wednesday of the month, 1.30 - 3.30pm Craft & Chat. Second Wednesday of the month, 2pm Main meeting. Third Wednesday of the month, 2pm Master Class. Fourth Wednesday of the month, 1 - 2pm Walking group. Email: seafordwisecretary@ gmail.com

Seahaven Afternoon Trefoil Guild

St Thomas More Church Hall, Sutton Park Road First Tuesday of the month, 1.45 - 3.45pm Part of Girlguiding UK. New members welcome. Tel: 01323 894454.

Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club St James’ Trust, 11 Blatchington Road BN25 2AB

First Friday of the month, 2 - 4pm Guest speakers and other activities, tea, biscuits, raffle. New members always welcome.Tel: 01323 895216 or email: white-c7@sky.com

Trees for Seaford

For more information visit: www.treesforseaford. wordpress.com/Facebook: treesforseaford or email: treesforseaford@gmail.com

Community Cross Way Church

Clinton Place, Seaford BN25 1NP

Sundays, 10.30am Everyone welcome to join in worship on Sundays. Tel: 01323 894687 Email: cross waychurchseaford@gmail.com www.crosswaychurchseaford.org

Friends of Tide Mills

Tide Mills near Seaford and Bishopstone Third Sunday of the month 9am - 11am Meet at beach end of old village road. Help us care for this special place. Email: brianjimskinner@gmail.com

Seaford Allotments Sutton Drove, Seaford

For more information, contact sec.seaford.allot@gmail.com The waiting list for allotments is closed at present.

Seaford Baptist Church Belgrave Rd BN25 2EE

Sundays 10.30am Please join us for our service, also available on YouTube. Tel 01323 896009 for updates on children’s Sunday morning activities.

Seaford Beach Clean

Martello Tower and The Buckle end of beach First Sunday of the month Gloves, bags and litter pickers provided, BYO bucket. Accompanied children and dogs welcome. Email: plasticfreeseaford@gmail.com

Seaford Community Garden

Crouch Gardens next to the Peace Garden

Weds 9.30am - 12.30pm Sat 10am - 12 noon (July to Sept only) Garden open, plants and produce for sale. All welcome. www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/scg continued..

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Seaford Community Tea Room

Time-Out

the keynote. £12. For further details, email: pat@ pwhiteseaford.co.uk or tel: 01323 897360.

Tel: 07828 829965. Email: contactkellyburns@gmail. com. www.facebook.com/ beautifulyogawithkellyburns

Mon - Sat 10am - 1pm New customers welcome to enjoy tea, coffee and cake. We are now open until 1pm on Saturday.

Third Wednesday of the month, 2pm - 4pm A group set up by two former long-term carers, for those living alone and who feel socially isolated, for carers and their partners etc. Pop in for a chat and a cuppa. Arts and crafts, table-top games, speakers, outings etc. For further details, tel Gloria: 07926 967359.

Seaford Silver Band

Crouch Bowling Club

Wednesdays 8pm - 10pm New members welcome, all levels of music. www.seafordsilverband.co.uk

A friendly bowls club open to all age groups. Bowling outdoors April to September, free coaching available. Indoor short mat bowls and skittles between October and April. Social events throughout the year. Tel: 07736 750126 Email: secbowls@gmail.com www.crouchbowling clubseaford.co.uk§

Seaford Old Town Hall, Church Street

Seaford Environmental Alliance

Climate Hub, 4 Clinton Place

Climate Hub: 9am - 12 noon (Thurs, Fri), 10am - 1pm (Sat) Repair Café: Fourth Friday of the month SEA is working to tackle the climate and ecological emergency. The SEA Community Fridge operates from the Hub to pass on surplus food and reduce food waste. Email: hello@seafuture. org www.seafuture.org/ the-sea-climate-hub

Seaford NWR (National Women’s Register) Members’ homes and out and about

Various days For women who are interested in everything and talk about anything. Details at www.nwr.org.uk or email us at: nwrmemberseaford@ btinternet.com

Seaford Town Market Church Street

Second & fourth Saturday of the month 10am - 3pm Local foods, producers, makers, crafts, artisan and much more. Email: mirandamarket73@ yahoo.com

St Leonard’s & St Luke’s St Leonard’s, Church St; St Luke’s, Walmer Rd

For details of all our services and events, please visit our website. www.seafordparish.org.uk

The Sussex Group for Men and Women John Harvey Tavern, Bear Yard, Cliff High Street, Lewes Forth Thursday of the month, 7pm A social group for unattached men and women over 55 years old. www.thegroup. org.uk

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St Michael’s Church Hall, Church Hill, Newhaven (disabled access Second Ave)

Music

Concentus Choir

Willingdon Community School, Broad Road, Eastbourne BN20 9QX Mondays 7.15pm No need to read music to join this friendly choir – regularly sings in Seaford. Tel: 07920 430162 or 07789 343514. www.concentus-sings.com

Lifesong Creative Arts Club

Seaford Little Theatre, Steyne Road Various days/times Childrens music workshops, dance, drumming, art and song workshops for all ages. For more details visit: www. seaford-choral-society.com

Seaford Choral Society Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road

Mondays 7.15pm For more details visit: www. seaford-choral-society.com

Seaford Handbell Ringers St James’ Trust, 11 Blatchington Road

Wednesdays 10am - 12pm For more details tel Margaret Hopkins: 01323 325305. New members very welcome. Wednesdays 1.30pm – 3.30pm For more details tel Jo Tigg 01323 893878. New members very welcome.

Seaford Musicians

Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Fridays 10am - 12 noon Orchestra open to all instruments and all abilities, with enjoyment

Seaford Head School, Steyne Rd

Seaford Sings

Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Thurs 7.30pm - 9pm Come and sing a huge range of music, no audition necessary. Have fun and raise money for Cancer Research UK. For information, contact Martin: Tel: 07925 548217 Email: Martinneill139gmail.com

Singing for Fun

Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road

Weds 11am - 12 noon Thurs 7pm - 8pm For adults of all ages and abilities. No need to read music. £6 on the door. Tel: 01323 365495 or 07799 818590. Email: sallyann@ crystalclearaudio.co.uk

Sutton Barn Choir

Old Flint Barn, Sutton Corner Wednesdays 10.30am - 11.30am Singers over 40 years age welcome. Pop music 1920s to present day. No need to read music. Membership included in annual Downs 60+ Club membership. Tel: 01323 896422 Facebook: Sutton Barn Choir

Sport/Dance/ Health Beautiful Yoga with Kelly Burns

Clinton Centre, Clinton Place

Crouch Gardens, East Street

Cycle Seahaven Various locations

Rides for MTB and road riders of all levels of fitness and experience. For more information visit www.cycleseahaven.org.uk

Exercise Classes

Mercread Youth Centre, Mercread Rd, Seaford

Tues & Thurs 10am High energy dance-style class with music from Bollywood to ballroom. Tel: 07786 425758. johnlouisecave@gmail.com www.louisecavefitness.co.uk

Freeflowyoga

Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road

Mon 6.30pm - 7.45pm Weds 10am - 11.30am, 7.30pm - 8.45pm

Bishopstone Village Hall

Thurs 7pm - 8pm Gentle hatha yoga. Suitable for all ages and abilities. Tel: 07515 961327 Email: Theresesaunders7@ aol.com Facebook/Freeflowyoga

Gold Exercise Classes

Mercread Youth Centre, Mercread Rd

Weds 6.30 - 9.30pm

Tues & Thurs 2pm

Fridays 9.30 - 10.30am Full library of recorded classes also available to do in your own home. A blend of flowing and still postures to build strength and flexibility of the body and mind. All abilities welcome.

Weds 2pm Fun, friendly, less energetic dance-style class for all ages, music from ’60s and ’70s. Tel: 07786 425758. johnlouisecave@gmail.com www.louisecavefitness.co.uk

St James’ Trust Community Centre, 11 Blatchington Road

Evangelical Church Hall, Mayfield Ave, Peacehaven

Guided Meditations for Wellbeing

Seaford

Mon 10.30am - 12noon Tues 7.30pm - 9pm Relaxing and restoring your body and mind. Also available: 1 to 1 meditation, Reiki, Indian head massage. Tel Ann: 07989 294445.

In Balance Yoga

Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd Weds 5.45 - 7pm

Online

Thurs 10 - 11.15am

Mercread Centre, Mercread Road Fri 11am - 12.15pm All abilities/ages welcome. Hatha yoga classes connecting the breath with movement for a mindful practice. Private 1 to 1 yoga and massage. Tel: 07444 549859. Email: inbalancesussex@gmail.com www.in-balance.org.uk

Newhaven Gig Rowing Club Newhaven Marina, Yacht Harbour BN9 9BY

NGRC is a charity rowing club inclusive to all from the ages of 11 to 75+. If you are interested in learning to row please visit https://ngrc.co.uk for more info. NGRC ask that a health questionnaire is filled in and sent back in advance for safety reasons. Your maiden voyage session is approx. 90 mins. All this for only £5. Each row after this is then only £3. For more information email: membership@ngrc.co.uk

Pilates & Yoga with Karen Hall Seaford

In-person classes & tuition. Mon am & Tues pm Personal Pilates & Yoga tuition at Seaford Osteopathic Clinic Mon 7.15 - 8.30pm Yoga Inspired at Cross Way Church Weds 9.30am Pilates for Every Body 11am Chair-based exercise Thursdays 6.15 - 7.15pm Pilates for Every Body Tel: 07944 785520. Email: karenmoves@gmail.com www.pilatesstudioseaford.co.uk

Pumped

Join our fun, affordable, sweaty classes today. Facebook: Pumped Bootcamps, Instagram: pumpedbootcamp

Seaford Bowling Club Chichester Road BN25 2DT

New members welcome to our friendly and inclusive club. We are open all year with bowling from April to September and short mat and social activities in the winter. Tel 01323 899845 or 07710 546223. Email: bdnewns@ gmail.com. www.seafordbowlingclub.co.uk

Seaford Striders Running Club Monday: 7.30pm - 8.30pm Lewes Track. Wednesday: 6.30pm onwards Main club night, start times/ locations vary for different ability groups. A friendly, supportive running club for all running abilities. Email: info@seafordstriders. org.uk www.seafordstriders.org.uk

Seaford Tennis Club

Belgrave Rd BN25 2HE Play from 8am - 10pm New member offer, 3 months for only £50! Get fit and play tennis at Seaford Tennis Club. We welcome players of any ability and age. Sign up at www.seafordtennis.com

Seaford Traditional Folk Dance Group

St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Road

Wednesdays 10.15am - 12.15pm Gentle exercise for body, mind and chuckle muscles. Visitors/ new members welcome. £4 per week. Contact Nid Barnes: 01323 897315.

Seahaven Yoga

The Chapel Rooms, St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Rd BN25 2HE Tuesdays 10.30am Thursdays 7pm

Seaford Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane. BN25 1PU Saturdays 10am Tel/text: 01323 892638 or 07983 622840. Email:

seahavenyoga@btinternet.com www.seahavenyoga.co.uk

Sevalight Hatha Yoga & Relaxation Class

St James’ Trust, Blatchington Road Tuesdays 10am

Bishopstone Village

Tuesdays 6.30pm Small group yoga classes for all abilities. Deeply relaxing and healing. Tel: Susannah 07862 263869. Email: susannah@ breathing-spaces.com www.breathing-spaces.com

Seven Sisters Pool Seaford 61 Chyngton Road

Mon mornings Water Babies. Sessions for babies/under school-age children with Michelle. www.waterbabies.co.uk Mon 6pm - 8pm & Thurs 1.30pm - 3.30pm SLK Aqua Yoga. Gentle water exercise in 40-minute sessions. www.slkaquayoga.co.uk Tues - Sat mornings Baby Swimming Squidz. Baby/toddler swimming with Tara. Tel: 07941 651150

Sound Journeys

Common Room, Broad Street, Seaford

Deep relaxation with and through the singing bowls of high therapeutic quality. Mondays 7 - 8pm Refill your energy for the week, feel yourself and be happy. Fridays 9.30 - 10.30am Are you a school-running mum? Take a break and prepare for the weekend with the kids. To register, email: maja@soundfeelings.uk www.soundfeelings.uk

Southern Stomp Line Dance Club

Church Hall, Bramber Avenue, Peacehaven

Monday 10am - 12 noon Good Intermediate 12.15 - 1.30pm Good beginners Wednesday 10am - 12 noon Improver/Intermediate 12.15 - 1.30pm Absolute beginners

Tai Chi & Kung Fu

Mercread Youth Centre Mercread Rd, Seaford

Tues 5.50 - 7pm Family Kung Fu £6 adults, £4 Children Tues 7 - 8pm Tai Chi £7 per class or £10 both classes Thurs 12 - 1pm Tai Chi £8 drop in, £7 if paying monthly. Instructor Audra Marshall. Tel: 07971 296698 Email: audramarshall@icloud.com

Yin Yoga with Jacqui

St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd, Seaford and online

Thurs 9.30am - 10.45am In person and online. Small in person class, booking essential. Email: jacqui.johnston@hotmail. co.uk. Tel: 07816 154644.

Yoga and Sound Baths

Private Studio, Newhaven

Sound Baths: Sunday afternoon Therapeutically healing and relaxation plus re-energizing experiential sessions. 70+ Yoga: Tuesday: 10 - 11.30am Joint freeing mobility sessions, breathing techniques plus relaxation with Senior British Wheel of Yoga Teacher Trainer/ ex Army Nurse. Mixed Ability Yoga Wednesday: 10 - 11.30am Small group and individual support with Senior Yoga Teacher. Empower yourself, improve your health, calm your mind. Progressing in Yoga Wednesday: 7.30 - 9pm Small group with guidance by advanced dual qualified senior tutor in ‘Know Yoga, Know Peace, No Yoga, No Peace’. Tel: 01273 512306 or email: samtosha4u@btinternet.com

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Telscombe Hall, Tyedean Road, Telscombe Cliffs

Tuesday 7.15 - 8.45pm Improver Plus Tel Joy: 01273 587714. www.southernstomp.com

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