Seaford Scene August 2019 by Fran Tegg

SEAFORD Scene August 2019 Issue 148

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to the August issue of Seaford Scene. August means Artwave and this year Seaford will be showcasing some of the very best creative talent here and in the surrounding area. Turn to the What’s On pages to find out which houses will be open in Seaford. Also featuring this year is the new venue at South Hill Barn where the Green Show will be displaying works by over 30 of the UK’s best known illustrators and printmakers, see page 8. In this issue, we have news from Greenhavens Network, page 114 and Refill Seaford and Newhaven, page 23. Find out what the French Twinners have been up to in Normandy on page 103. There’s also news from Seaford Museum which has won an architectural award, turn to page 14. On the stage we have A little Bit of Vaudeville, see page 29 and a review of Sister Act on page 110, what a show! Out and about, Seaford is buzzing with bees on page 43 and Sussex Wildlife Trust are looking for butterflies on the South Downs near Seaford, page 112. Coming up next month is Seaford Film Festival, see page 55, and Celeb Footie comes to Seaford, see page 49. It’s all happening in Seaford! Happy holidays and enjoy your August! Fran Tegg. Editor

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4 Seaford Splash! 6 Veterans & Armed Forces Day 2019 8 The Green Show 12 Seaford & The Seven Sisters 14 Seaford Museum Architectural Award 17 Seaford Art Club at Artwave 2019 18 The Crypt Gallery 20 Cradle Hill Primary School Goes Active 23 Refill Seaford & Newhaven 24 The Youth Counselling Project 28 Scam Awareness 29 A Little Bit of Vaudeville 30 Seaford’s Sussex Day Celebrations 34 Newhaven, Peacehaven & Seaford Lions Club 37 Clifden House – 100km Challenge 39 Seaford Photographic Society 43 Seaford is Buzzing with Bees this Summer 44 Neglected Peace Garden Restored 46 Rotary Club of Seaford 49 Celeb Footie Comes to Town... 53 St Andrew’s Church Summer Fête 55 Seaford Film Festival 59 The Royal Society of St George 60 Dealing with your Council Tax 64 U3A News 66 Seaford Head Golf Club Update 71 Get Ready to Practise your Caballerial! 76 Who’s Who in Seaford? 79 Inner Wheel Club 84 Martello Rotary 87 Seaford Kurlers 88 Cycle Seahaven 90 Bond School of Dance 96 Seahaven Counselling & Hypnotherapy 98 Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club 100 Seaford Striders 102 Seaford Afternoon Flower Club 103 French Twinners’ Weekend in Normandy 105 A View From The Potting Shed 106 Seaford Community Garden 108 High Trees Garden Raises over £1,000 110 Sister Act Review 112 Sussex Wildlife Trust / A Good Read 114 Volunteers for Greenhavens Network 121 Seaford Stamp & Post Card Club 122 Seaford Choral Society 124 Neighbourhood Watch Roundup 126 The Probus Club of Seaford 131 Newberry Tully 132 Local Author & Agency Help Seaford Schools 134 Early Birds Pre-School is ‘Outstanding’ 136 Concentus ‘Sang’ and LGB Brass ‘Played’ 128 What’s On in Seaford in August? 139 Index of Businesses

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Arts and cultural events in the Seaford area

Welcome to the latest update on what’s going on in our vibrant town, compiled by Andrea Hargreaves.

Art

August at the Crypt Gallery opens on Thursday 1st with Colour Wave until the following Wednesday. Following on from their success in 2018, Lyn Beck and Linda Wells are back with their friends to bring another exciting exhibition of new work. August belongs to Artwave, the festival which showcases some of the very best creative talent from across the local area, over three weekends. It takes place between 17th August and 1st September, when art lovers get the chance to discover new artists, meet the makers and buy direct from them. The diverse range of work on show includes jewellery, painting, sculpture, printmaking, textiles, ceramics, metalwork, photography and performance art. Follow the trails around Seaford, Lewes, Newhaven and surrounding villages to visit artists and makers in their studios, homes, galleries and workshops. Artists work hard to make each display of their work different from the last. Visit potter Kath Dawson, venue 70, in her studio for instance, and you will also see the photography of her husband Chris Dawson. And back at the Crypt for Artwave, Tiffany Lynch, Marion McConaghie, Stefan Mucha, Mark MonroePreston and Adele Scantlebury take over the space until Wednesday 21st August. A brochure was not yet available as I write this, but they will be available from the Tourist Information Office in Church Street. Seaford Art Club is hanging its contemporary work and showing hand-crafted gifts from Saturday 24th August until Sunday 1st September. New to Seaford, with regularly changing exhibitions, is Studio+Gallery, next to the Crypt and open Thursdays through Sundays, studioplusgallery.com.

The Green Show

Ever wondered what’s inside the iconic South Hill Barn on Seaford Head? See for yourself on Thursday 15th to Sunday 18th August and Thursday 22nd August to Sunday 25th August when it will be used for an event for the first time in living memory. The Green Show, see page 8, is celebrating the landscape and nature, and explores the effects of climate change and plastics on our local area. On show will be art by more than 30 of the UK’s best-known illustrators and printmakers, including from children’s book illustrator Quentin Blake. Plus there will be workshops for all ages and evening lectures and films. The event is being organised by SCIP (Seaford Contemporary Illustrators and Printmakers). More info at www.wearescip.co.uk/the-green-show.

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Professional theatre group This Is My Theatre is performing Wind in the Willows in garden of Brasspoint School of Visual Arts, 1st September, 2.30pm, 84 Sutton Road, see www.brasspointsva.com. Midnight Skyracer, Friday 6th September, Seaford Little Theatre, Steyne Road, 7.30pm, band, www. seafordsessions.org or TIC for tickets. Seaford Film Festival, 14th to 22nd September at the Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane, on Heroes…? theme, including an anti hero, superheroes, hero for justice and young heroes, www.seafordcinema.org. Art exhibition, The Landscape of Love, 21st to 28th September at the Crypt Gallery, Church Street, by local artist Sally-Mae Joseph exploring the urban and rural landscapes that evoke memory, www.sallymaejoseph. co.uk. Are you putting on an arts event in the town? For a possible mention in this diary contact Andrea at andylouhargreaves@icloud.com at least a week before issue deadline. Photo: Midnight Skyracer.

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Again this year, Seaford Town Council, the Seahaven Branch of The Royal Society of St George (RSSG) and The Royal British Legion as a joint committee, arranged the Veterans and Armed Forces Day on Saturday 29th June at the Martello Fields, Seaford for the whole of the District of Lewes with surrounding towns and villages. This year the parade was organised to march through the town down to the Martello Fields, and what a spectacle it was! It was a great success with Veterans, Standard Bearers and Cadets all being led by the Surrey and Sussex Drum and Bugle Band. Thank you to the local businesses that made the effort to decorate their windows to mark the occasion too, which added to the atmosphere! The inspecting officer was Mr David Allam DL. He took the salute accompanied by Cllr Nazish Adil, Mayor of Seaford, Mrs Violet Hancock, High Sheriff and Mr Steve Saunders, Vice President of the Seahaven Branch RSSG. The event was commanded by Major Bob Peedle MBE, Chairman Seahaven Branch RSSG and of the Joint Committee. The Parade was under the command of Kevin Sawyer, a Royal British Legion Parade Marshal. For the Inspection the General Salute, Last Post and Reveille were all sounded by a Trumpeters from the Seaford Silver Band under the leadership of former Royal Tank Regiment bandsman, Christopher Goodchild.

The weather was superb again this year! The event started at 11am and closed soon after 2pm, during which time many people visited to witness the parade, and see the stalls and the arena events. A great attraction were the veteran military vehicles on display alongside the arena. Up front expenses for the day were met by grants from Newhaven Town Council, Peacehaven Town Council and the House Project Centre (Peacehaven). Surplus monies after the event are being given to the Forces Charity ‘The Royal British Legion’. Once again, the Joint Committee extends their grateful thanks to all those who took part and everyone from RSSG and Seaford Town Council who turned up to help with the event. Car parking was in the hands of the Newhaven Station of the National Coastwatch Institute and safety marshals for the parade came from the Seaford Bonfire Society. Event management was again in the expert hands of Adam Briggs and his team from SEL events. Refreshments for the Veterans and VIPs were provided by Seahaven Branch RSSG. Supplementing refreshments was the Seaford Martello Rotary Club’s Tavern in the tent where Veterans on parade received their first drink free. This year not only were members of the Royal British Legion Seaford Branch and other local branches present, but we welcomed veterans from elsewhere. Veterans from all services were present, Royal Navy, including Royal Marines, Army, the RAF and the Merchant Navy. TOMMY was again guarding the entrance to the Arena on the Day. The only sadness was the absence for the first time of the RAF Cadets on parade, whose Squadron at Newhaven closed over a year ago. A COMMEMORATIVE BENCH has also been recently installed at the War Memorial to coincide with Veterans and Armed Forces Day. This was officially unveiled by the Seaford Mayor Cllr Nazish Adil and many other local dignitaries. To find out more about the Royal Society of St George visit www.royalsocietyofstgeorge. com or Seahaven Branch The Royal Society of St George on Facebook. Seaford Town Council: www. seafordtowncouncil.gov.uk and on Facebook. Photos: Seafront march and procession down Broad Street.

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the green show

Thurs 15th to Sun 18th & Thurs 22nd - Sun 25th August 2019 South Hill Barn, Seaford Head

This summer sees the opening of The Green Show, Seaford’s largest ever arts event, curated and produced by Seaford Contemporary Illustrators and Printmakers (SCIP). This ambitious project will showcase artworks by 30 of the UK’s best illustrators and printmakers including Sir Quentin Blake, Donna Wilson, Karl James Mountford, Paul Thurlby and Jane Ormes, in an event exploring the wonders of our country’s landscape, nature and the effects of climate change. Alongside the artworks will be moving image, free children’s workshops, community art activities and lectures. This event has been made possible thanks to the support of Hortsley Seaford, a PegasusLife Development, Mayo Wynne Baxter, Knill James, Newberry Tully Estate Agents and Cass Art. The Green Show celebrates excellence in illustration and printmaking with artworks all being created especially for the exhibition. Visitors can expect a variety of styles of artwork, from Quentin Blake’s iconic free-form style to the graphic and bold graphic approach of Paul Farrell. It will be an extraordinary visual feast as visitors experience the individual responses to the same brief. All the artworks will be for sale, the profits of which will go towards enabling SCIP to provide a free art workshop programme in Seaford for 2020 and another major exhibition. Alongside the exhibition SCIP will be offering a diverse workshop programme, offering visitors an opportunity to try printmaking, mark making, book binding and life drawing. It is one of SCIP’s core values that all children’s art workshops should be offered free of charge.

Those under 16 will have an opportunity to explore a multitude of different creative pursuits. SCIP will be joined by Cbeebies presenter Ferne Corrigan on Sunday 25th August, for a free talk about mini beasts, with Drusillas Zoo bringing along live insects. After the talk the children will be guided through techniques for drawing these beautiful creatures with professional illustrators and SCIP cofounders Sally Elford and Josie Jo. If all this wasn’t enough visitors can book one of our evening talks by visiting speakers. The Sussex Wildlife Trust, Surfers Against Sewage representative Claire Sumners, Simon Armstrong from Tick Tock Robot Animation Studios and many more interesting professionals will be joining us to educate and entertain. Moving image will also play a role in this exhibition, with a mini cinema being created to show films inspired by our landscape and about our exhibitors. We will be showing our very own Love Our Landscape short film, which has been created by SCIP using footage shot in the South Downs Park and Seaford coastline by local residents. SCIP are also delighted to be premiering a new and exclusive animation made for The Green Show by animation studio Tick Tock Robot. The venue for The Green Show is a huge challenge for the collective. South Hill Barn has no electricity or running water, lighting or bathroom facilities, so hosting an event for 3,000 visitors has had some obstacles. Not known for shying away from a challenge, SCIP have raised enough funds to hire the equipment necessary to bring this stunning venue to life and showcase it to the local community for the first time ever. (Necessary toilet facilities will be provided in time for the event!) This event has been curated by SCIP but without the support of the local community through a crowdfunding campaign, and generous donations from local businesses, it would never have been possible. As a not-for-profit organisation SCIP hope that

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this exhibition will enable them to truly demonstrate how important arts and culture are to a growing town and how it can benefit everyone, in a bid to secure a permanent exhibition and workshop space in the future. The Green Show opens on Thursday 15th August – Sunday 18th August. Then again on Thursday 22nd August – Sunday 25th August 2019 - Open 10am – 5pm. For more

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information and to book workshops and lectures please visit www.wearescip.co.uk. This event is free to attend, however adult workshops may have a charge to attend and selected workshops and lecture tickets must be booked in advance. Please visit www.wearescip.co.uk for more information. For Social Media follow @wearescip. Images: opposite page from top: See Creatures Design, wild wild wood; Quentin Blake at The Green Show; Sam Chivers, The Cliffs. This page: Owen Davey, Wild Life; Best Seat In the House, Bethan Woollvin.

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museum’s bridge gains ‘highly commended’ architectural award Seaford Museum was highly commended for its accessibility improvements to the Martello Tower in the Public & Community Award section of the Sussex Heritage Trust Awards 2019.

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seaford art club at artwave 2019 Seaford Art Club comprises a group of amateur and more established artists. It is one of the oldest clubs in the area providing an artistic presence in Seaford for over 65 years. This year Seaford Art Club’s annual exhibition will take place again at The Crypt Gallery from 24th August to 1st September 2019. Entry is free and it’s open between 10.30am to 4.30pm. As in recent years it will run alongside Artwave as part of the Seaford Trail. This year with 14 locations in Seaford and Bishopstone there is more than enough to fill your day and you may even have to come back again for another visit. The annual Seaford Art Club Art Show always includes a wide variety of affordable art, and with over 100 paintings there is something for everyone. As in recent years there will be other items on display together with a wide selection of competitively priced cards.

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The Crypt Gallery, as it’s now known, has gone from strength to strength in the last few years. The diversity of exhibitors continues to draw in increasing numbers of visitors and keep alive this historic building. New this year Sussex Arts Collective has been in the Cuckmere room from March and month on month changing their artists – this has also meant there has been access to the under croft for visitors to Seaford on a continual basis. The rest of the building (the historic part) – the Flint Gallery and under croft has been host to a variety of exhibitors. The future is looking really exciting with new exhibitors and also returning groups. This year after the success of a portrait challenge the Crypt is on location with a Landscape Challenge. This will be held on the promenade at the Martello Tower on Saturday 31st August from 10am to 1pm. Artists can paint or draw the landscape and be judged by the public at the end of the session. The winner will receive a year’s membership to the Brighton Museum. Entry is £10 and on hand for advice will be local artist Harry Parke. To book a place and get further info please email: info.arts@thecryptgallery.com

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August Bank Holiday Weekend Sat 24th, Sun 25th, Mon 26th Aug Sat 31 Aug & Sun 1 Sept

Anthony Morgan-Jones again invites you to his home and studio to see his watercolour and oil paintings of the coast, sea, Downs, Dieppe together with historic marine paintings including Thames spritsail sailing barges and Newhaven Harbour. Numerous unmounted water colours for sale at £25 each. Anthony has exhibited at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, the Mall Gallery, London, The Summer Exhibition of the Royal Institute of Painters in Oils together with other exhibitions. He is a member of the Sussex Society of Painters, Sculptors and Printmakers founded over 95 years ago. Tom Morgan-Jones is an illustrator of books – mainly for children, and schools; board and card games. His latest books are ‘Norman the Norman and the Very Small Duchess’ written by Philip Ardagh and ‘The Red Dread’ which he has written and illustrated himself. Items will be on show and for sale including some of the popular Mission Explore series. Have a preview on the website ‘Inkymess.com’ Refreshments will be available on the patio. Proceeds donated to the upkeep of Seaford Parish church.

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cradle hill community primary school goes active Cradle Hill Community Primary School is celebrating its success increasing their pupils’ and staff ’s active lifestyles and has been featured in an Active Sussex case study this school term.The school has increased its specialist provision, as teacher Katie Hooker has achieved the Level 6 Primary PE Subject Leadership Qualification. Katie oversees the Extra Curricular clubs and works in partnership with Wave Leisure trust and external providers, to offer more than two clubs each school day and school holidays for the children to participate in. Cradle Hill pupils come together each term in their houses to compete within their year groups in a range of sports including football, dodgeball, athletics and

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stations as well. So make sure you have your bottles with you on the road this summer and keep asking for refills. Carrying a refill bottle is a way we can all make a difference in the War on Plastic. #Refillontheroad is Hugh’s campaign with lorry drivers who are fed up having to spend so much money on water and using so many single-use plastic bottles.

Have you tried Tapineau yet? We were delighted to see Hugh Fearnley-Whittingtsall disguised as a hipster unleashing this new product on unsuspecting bottled water fans. In case you did not see the TV series ‘Hugh’s War on Plastic’ you have guessed correctly that people pronounced it delicious. Yes good old British tap water cleverly packaged was what they were enjoying. (A certain large drinks company tried that with bottling mains water in Sidcup a few years ago if you remember…) One of his other aims is to get water bottle refills into petrol stations and motorway service

On our stall at The Newhaven Fish Festival on 15th June we were delighted to speak to so many families and youngsters who had seen this programme and were explaining to their parents and us what they had learned in school as well. Both our Chilly’s bottle competitions were won by primary school children so no photos this time. You will just have to put up with a photo of George and myself.

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Remember that around the world a million plastic bottles are bought every minute and this is still rising. Have you got the bottle to join the #refillrevolution? Finally, if you run or know of a business that wants to join the scheme do let us know or they can sign themselves up using the app or website. There are now over 16,000 nationally and the scheme is growing every week. Please don’t forget you can download the Refill app here to get the location maps to find Refill points www.refill.org.uk/get-the-refill-app and also register your business and others if you have their permission. If you want a Chilly’s bottle you can buy one of these yourself which keep your drink hot or cold from refill. org.uk/buy-a-bottle and Chilly’s make a £10 donation to the Refill campaign. Find us on Facebook Refill Seaford and Newhaven. Twitter: @RefillSN Instagram: @refillsn General enquiries for talks and information to RefillSeafordandNewhaven@gmail.com. Photo: Christine Brett and George Taylor (pictured above)

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volunteers were at large on the Mayor’s Trail in June when several local gardens opened, raising more than £1,600 to be split between The Youth Counselling Project and Downs Syndrome Development Trust.

As you read this, indefatigable personal trainer Ieuan Ford from Eastbourne will be setting off on a seemingly impossible feat to raise money for Seaford’s The Youth Counselling Project. He is attempting to cover the 100-mile South Downs Way which runs from Eastbourne to Winchester in 30 hours instead of the eight to ten days most walkers would expect to do it in. And to make it even tougher for himself, he and walking partner Adam Gibson, aged 30, are starting from Alfriston to walk a loop covering both alternative start routes. This means they will be taking in the steep hills of the Seven Sisters on the way. Ieuan, 39, who has already raised £1,800 for the charity by twice climbing the toughest and highest peaks in Britain, is expecting to have no sleep for the duration of the trek. ‘We’ll be getting through with two half-hour breaks for food,’ he said. ‘We expect to average three miles an hour. It’ll be like climbing Ben Nevis about three times.’ A support crew will meet them with snacks and water. If they reach their target of £1,000 they will be walking at something under £5 per mile each. To support Ieuan and Adam go to their Just Giving page or www.tycp.org.uk. A Mid-Summer Party for the Project in the grounds of Florence House raised £1,756, and Barclays Bank have generously offered an additional £500. Jane Reeves, the amazing voice behind the Archway Choirs, sang during the New Orleans-themed evening. New town mayor Nazish Adil has adopted The Youth Counselling Project as one of her two charities for her year in office, and

Most counselling takes place at Seaford Head School, many of whose pupils were paying £2 each for the charity so they could take part in a fun run along the seafront from the Martello to Newhaven and Seaford Sailing Club and back. The Youth Counselling Project provides specially trained counsellors for Seaford students of secondary and primary school age. In the current year there is provision for 60 young people, each to receive 10 sessions of therapy. It is estimated that 10 per cent of East Sussex students experience mental distress, with many of these self harming, and suffering from depression and anxiety. The county’s Director of Public Health said two years ago that 50 per cent of lifetime cases of diagnosable mental illness begin by age 14 but that early intervention could avoid or alleviate the problem. Meanwhile, Jeremy Hunt, when Secretary of State for Health, said children’s mental health services were possibly the biggest weakness in NHS provision, ‘letting down too many families and not intervening early enough where there is a curable mental health condition, which we can do something about when a child is eight or nine.’

For more information about The Youth Counselling Project, fundraising events and how you can help, visit www.tycp.org.uk. Photos (from top): On the Mayor’s Trail – charity trustee Mairin Colleary, Mayor Nazish Adil and charity fundraiser Christine Walker; Ieuan Ford and Adam Gibson; at the summer party – Project chair Julia Hancock, Deputy Mayor Jim Lloyd, Seaford Head School headteacher Bob Ellis and Mairin Colleary of Florence House who is also a Project trustee; Jane Reeves singing at the summer party.

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The Rotary Club of Seaford and their Business Partners are pleased to reproduce monthly extracts from the Little Book of Big scams originally compiled by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and made available by the Metropolitan and Sussex Police. These extracts should be seen as a general guide to many scams currently operating in the UK, and have been included in Seaford Scene to increase your awareness of these scams and show you some easy steps that you can take to protect yourselves and others. Scams target people of all ages, backgrounds and income levels. One of the best ways to fight the scammers is to take steps to prevent you from being caught out in the first place. Do not be embarrassed to report a scam. Because the scammers are cunning and clever there is no shame in being deceived. By reporting you will make it more difficult for the scammers to deceive others. If you want to stay on top of scams and up to date about crime prevention advice, visit Sussex Police web site where you can learn of current information on different types of scam, new scam stories, alerts and advice.

Dating and romance scams Many dating websites and chat rooms operate legitimately in the UK. However, individuals using them may try to scam you. Dating and romance scammers lower your defences by building an online relationship with you. Many people, both

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Seaford Little Theatre presents...

A Little Bit of Vaudeville

Another of its popular charity revues directed by Graham Tubb Fri 30th and Sat 31st August, 7.30pm

The famous Ziegfeld Follies, which thrived in the early part of the last century, come under the description ‘Vaudeville’, which has been called ‘the weird and wonderful dreamscape of dance and song’. Vaudeville is a type of variety entertainment born in France at the end of the 18th century, the word vaudeville being derived from an old French term for a satirical song, ‘vaudevire’, which is a reference to the Vire valley of France where the songs originated. Somehow the songs, dances and sketches have found their way to Seaford, via Broadway, and all at the Little Theatre hope to see you for an evening of fun on 30th and 31st August. Tickets for A Little Bit of Vaudeville will be on sale at Redgolds opticians three weeks before the show. All seats £6.

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Seaford’s Sussex day celebrations On Sunday 16th June, Seaford Town Council held a celebration of Sussex Day The event was led by Seaford Town’s Crier, Peter White, who read the official ‘Sussex Day Charter’ for all the people of the ancient kingdom of Sussex, celebrating the rites and traditions of Sussex. This was followed by Peter White’s own more humorous ‘Sussex Day Cry’, which gave a potted history of the origins of the Celebration which marks the festival of St. Richard of Chichester. Thanks to the Deputy Mayor Cllr Jim Lord assisted by Peter Gwilliam of the Seaford Lifeguards for raising the flag, and also, to the Martello Museum for raising the Sussex Flag and decorating the Tower with bunting, along with providing shelter for the Seaford Silver Band who played in the moat due to the high winds on the day! Sussex Crafters had been invited to attend, but due to such windy weather it wasn’t possible for all of them to display their stalls. However, the entertainment still went on! Thank you to the Seaford Silver Band and ‘Shannon’ who were appreciated by the hardy crowd that gathered. A quote from Peter White, Town Crier: ‘Seaford is Sussex, Sussex won’t be druv!’ Photo (l-r) Seaford Dept Mayor, Cllr Jim Lord, Peter Gwilliam, Laurie Holland, Freeman of the Town. Notice: This issue of Seaford Scene has been distributed by an independent delivery company. Please note that Seaford Scene is not responsible for any other publicity material that is delivered at the same time as the magazine. If you have any issues regarding the delivery of Seaford Scene, please contact MA Distribution www.madistribution.co.uk

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newhaven, peacehaven and seaford lions club We celebrated the start of another NP&S Lions year with a ‘Changeover’ luncheon at Seaford Golf Club. This is traditionally a time when the outgoing President hands over his chain of office to the new President, and other officials are duly installed. However, this year we are pleased to be able to announce that last year’s very capable President, Lion David Hemming, has agreed to serve for a further year, and under his capable leadership we are looking forward to an another year of fundraising in order to support our local community here on the south coast of East Sussex.

Seaford’s New Skate Park

Hopefully by the time you read this, the new skate park on The Salts at Seaford will have been officially opened and our youngsters will be enjoying using it with their scooters and skateboards. We were very pleased to be able to donate funds to the Council

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Fundraising

We will still be working hard during the summer months. We were pleased to be able to assist Michael and Pippa Logan with their fundraising efforts by providing and erecting a marquee and equipment for their Garden Party on 7th July, and were looking forward to manning a stall to raise funds for the RNLI at their fete in Newhaven on 6th July.

Donations

The environment is very much in the news at the moment, and we are pleased to have been able to help in a small way by providing funds for eight primary schools in Newhaven and Peacehaven to enable them to purchase children’s books on Ocean Plastic to engage the children with this issue.

New Minibus

We are all looking forward to the imminent arrival of a brand-new minibus this summer. Our two minibuses are in constant use in this area for the benefit of our local community. They are used on a regular basis by various groups, sometimes driven by Lions, or you are welcome to provide your own driver (subject to insurance). For more information or to enquire about a booking,

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If you would like more information about NP&S Lions Club please check out our website at www.npslions. co.uk or come along to one of our meetings. We meet at 8pm every fourth Thursday of the month at the White Lion, and you can be assured of a warm welcome. Photos (from top): Blatchington lunch; David and Mary.

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100KM CHALLENGE FOR DEMENTIA Tracy Creagh, housekeeping manager at Clifden House Dementia Care Centre is taking part in the 2019 South Coast Challenge, in aid of The Alzheimer’s Society. The 48-hour gruelling event starting on 31st August in Eastbourne, will cover 100 km across Sussex’s most iconic landmarks including Beachy Head, the Seven Sisters, Devil’s Dyke, Southease, Brighton and finishing in Arundel. Tracy, 32, has been inspired to fundraise for The Alzheimer’s Society by the residents at Seaford’s Clifden House Dementia Care Centre where she has worked since January 2013. Tracy said: “Over the last six years I have learnt so much

afternoon in July. We all really want to help raise funds

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person but also on their extended family and friends. I want to raise as much as I can to support the pioneering research being carried out by The Alzheimer’s Society to help improve the understanding and treatment of

The Alzheimer’s Society is the largest and most influential dementia charity in the UK, funding research towards finding a cure and supporting people living with

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dementia today. Donations can also be made online

To help reach Tracy’s goal of £600, Clifden House hosted

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kick off in September and run for 12 months.

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It was a pleasure to hear firsthand on Wednesday 26th June from Anita Smith (MBE, MRG Member of the order of the Republic of The Gambia) from the Bansang Hospital Appeal (BHA) of the progress that has been made at the charity the Rotary Club of Seaford have been supporting for nearly ten years. The BHA is a charity dedicated to improving health care delivery at Bansang Hospital in a remote region of The Gambia. Since 1992, its founder has dedicated her life to reversing its once terminal decline. Through her determination and support, the hospital has changed from nothing more than a rather rundown derelict facility with little or no resources to a hospital offering patients up to date maternity, paediatric, surgical and general medicine health care. Many patients from the rural community of over 600,000 people have to travel for days to the hospital: on foot, by bicycle, flat-bed cart etc. For many families these journeys involve staying away from home for several days. Thanks to donations the hospital is now able to offer the patients families basic accommodation and food, enabling them to remain whilst the patient completes their necessary treatment. Since the Club has been sponsoring BHA, our donations have contributed to the refurbishment of the physiotherapy department, operating theatre, maternity department, children’s and general wards and most recently the men’s ward. One of their greatest achievements is the provision of new staffing

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On Friday 21st June, branch President, Laurie Holland went with Rosemary Holland to the headquarters of the Armed Forces Charity Combat Stress at Leatherhead in Surrey. On the way they collected RSSG Chairman Joanna Cadman. The purpose was to present the charity with a cheque for just over £400 being the amount of sponsorship Rosemary and Joanna gained for their 20-mile walk ‘Up the Ouse and down the Cuckmere’. Joanna Cadman wishes to walk 125 miles this year to commemorate the 125th Anniversary of the foundation of The Royal Society of St George –1894. This mileage is to be done in small chunks with different English Branches – so only 105 miles to go! The following day, Saturday 22nd June, President Laurie Holland and Vice Chairman Ann Abbott visited the Hub at Peacehaven to see the Peacehaven Marshal Arts Group. This was to present them with a special Chinese Drum along with a Lion Costume (for which they are now saving their money) to use at demonstrations in the area. This will be a great means to show off the young people’s skills and disciplines as well as amuse audiences. The drum was

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and in August, having paid their modest annual subscription, they can sign up to the course or courses of their choice. Many start in September but some start after Christmas. The monthly pub lunch, for members only, will also continue over the summer.

august 2019 As we head into high summer and the holiday season U3A members have fewer opportunities to meet at U3A organized events, but the possibility of better weather enables friendships which have started at U3A to embark on different tacks. Seaford has the wonderful bonus of the seafront where a walk and a sit for refreshments with friends can be as good as any more sophisticated entertainment. The U3A is very aware that one of its important functions is social interaction. Loneliness can be a major problem nowadays as families disperse and younger people have so many calls on their time. Alleviation of loneliness makes for better health, mental and physical, particularly in those who have retired from work and therefore miss the stimulus of daily contact. The U3A seeks to provide a fun version of lifelong learning where people can mix and get to know each other. The monthly Coffee Morning will continue over the summer and the next one is on 21st August between 10 am and 12 noon, when members and nonmembers are all welcome at the Con Club, Crouch Lane, Seaford for coffee or tea and light refreshments. The cost is only ÂŁ2 so if you are a visitor interested in the U3A come along and meet some friendly faces. Members will have already received the annual prospectus giving information about the courses which are on offer over the next few months. There was an opportunity at the open meeting in July for members and non-members to talk to the various organisers

In June several members enjoyed an outing to Michelham Priory near Hailsham, having been inspired to visit by a talk given at the Downs Leisure Centre beforehand. This is an interesting building.It was founded as an Augustinian priory in 1229 and continued until it was partially destroyed in the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1537. It then became part of Anne of Clevesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; divorce settlement which made her one of the richest women in England. Later in the 1500s it was bought by Herbert Pelham, whose ancestors fought off the French invaders at The Buckle at Seaford, but he was bankrupted by his building works. Between 1601 and 1896 it belonged to the Sackvilles of Knole. It had been restored, damaged by fire, made a home for evacuees and a base for Canadian troops in WWII before being rescued by a Mrs Hotblack who donated it to the Sussex Archaeological Society in whose safe care it remains. A fascinating story with tales also of ghosts to inspire a further more scary visit! The photo above shows the priory gatehouse. In July there was also a visit to the Chelsea Physic Garden with a guided tour of this walled garden beside the Thames set up in 1673 by the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries to house medicinal and healing plants. It now houses nearly 5,000 varieties of plants and forms an oasis of green in the busy streets. For more information about Seaford U3A and also about its linked organisations, Sussex U3A Network (SUN) and SE U3A Region see the website www.u3asites.org.uk/seaford. To find out about membership check this website, ring 01323 899572 or come along to a coffee morning and have a chat. Sarah Davey Photo: Michelham Priory near Hailsham.

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seaford head golf club update Seaford Head Golf Course is pleased to announce that it is now signed up to Operation Pollinator. Leading agriculture company Syngenta is supporting golf clubs over the coming seasons to establish and manage areas of pollen- and nectar-rich wildflower habitat that will provide essential food resources and nesting habitat for pollinators, including native bees, butterflies and other insects. The selected native wildflowers will also provide new visual features and will give added interest to your round of golf from the environmental diversity it will support. Seaford Head Golf Course’s Head Greenkeeper Simon Lambert said: ‘We have many areas already set aside as wildflower areas. We have our own wildflower mix that was created to reflect the flowers and grasses found around our site’.

Seaford Head Golf Course is provided by Seaford Town Council which aims to provide the best possible golf course in the area and ensure it is also welcoming to all and environmentally friendly. Chairman of the Golf Committee Councillor Alan Latham said: ‘The Town Council has created an excellent business through its officers and councillors whereby there has been significant investment in the golf course, its machinery and most importantly the Greenkeepers, which means that we now have one of the best quality golf courses in the region but also one that runs at a profit for the benefit of local Seaford Residents.’ To learn more about Operation Pollinator visit www. greencast.co.uk/about-operation-pollinator. Photo: Operation Pollinator Greenkeepers.

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It will be wonderful to see skaters and riders of all ages and abilities trying out the facility during August – be sure to look out for information about an official Skate Jam opening event on the Council’s website and Facebook page. Take the opportunity to come along and showcase your skills! Great news too on the floodlight front. Planning permission has been granted for four floodlights which will be installed in September, opening up the possibility for longer skating hours all year round. The development of the new skatepark helps to meet one of the Council’s five long-term strategic objectives for the town: to improve and maintain the recreational facilities. It is hoped it will bring great pleasure and prove an invaluable addition to The Salts. A skatepark spokesperson added, ‘This skatepark is paid for from Section 106 funds, a generous donation from the NPS Lions and a grant from Sport England. The whole project has therefore been made possible at no cost to the taxpayer thanks to the diligent work of Seaford Town Council officers.’ Photo: development of the new skate park in June 2019.

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Nazish Adil (Pinky), Mayor of Seaford Nazish has lived in Seaford since 2012 and was elected Mayor of Seaford on May 16th 2019. She also works at the Moon of India, the first Indian restaurant in Seahaven. Nazish has a Masters in Law LLM Criminology and an MA in International Relations, both at the University of Karachi, Pakistan. She previously worked as an Advocate in the High Court Sindh in Pakistan, a Lawyer for Human Rights & Legal Aid and a Counsellor for vulnerable children and women. She has many hobbies including dancing, travelling, writing, singing, gaming, philanthropy and volunteering to public service. Nazish is happily married to Adil Saeed and has two sons, Ahmad Saeed (12) and Amaan Saeed (9). What does your role involve? To carry out ceremonial duties and chair meetings. What do you most enjoy about your role? Being of service to the local community and representing their interests. I enjoy the honour and privilege of being part of all memorable events and official ceremonies. I love the social, business and community invitations from different groups, organisations, SMEs, recreational and sports clubs running locally. I love to mingle with people from the town, participate in their activities and to learn about their work. What do you like best about Seaford? The green of the Downs and the blue of the sea. There is something magical about Seaford. The people are so warm, empathetic, genuine and generous, both mentally and monetarily. The cafés and local businesses are the unique selling point of the town. It has diverse flavours of English and authentic International cuisines. The streets are lively and there’s a vibrant and energetic feel to it. I like it’s history and natural reserves. I just love everything about Seaford – my town. What is your favourite piece of music? The rhythm of a heart beat. The sound of rainfall. Giggling kids. Silence. What book are you reading at the moment? History of Seaford and British Law. What is your idea of perfect happiness? Chocolate, being spontaneous, witty and naturally being myself.

What is your favourite film? Pearl Harbour. What has been your most embarrassing moment? Breaking my heels while dancing at a family wedding in front of a gathering of 500 guests – the perfect illustration of Dance ’til you Drop! Where is your favourite place to go in and around Seaford? I love being at the small shed near Splash Point. It’s my happy place where I can watch the ferry passing through. I love the sound of the waves – it’s a source of meditation to me, it satisfies the spirit. Looking at the flowers at the Crouch satisfies my eyes. Coffee and cake with friends, at local cafés, satisfy heart and mind. Which living person do you most admire? My brother, Kashif Ibrahim, Manager, Eastbourne Pier, and Captain and Coach at Preston & Nomads Cricket Club. What makes you sad? Discrimination, prejudice. What words do you most overuse? Certainly, crikey, blimey! How do you relax? Browsing through old photos, going down memory lane, nostalgia. What is the first line of your favourite poem? ‘Beyond ideas of right or wrong, there’s a field. I’ll meet you there.’ Rumi. How would you spend a million pounds? Give me a million pounds and I’ll show you a million ways to spend it. What is your most memorable learning experience? For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Always practise and preach well and be positive. What is your greatest extravagance? Shoes, chocolates, holidays and gifts. What is your greatest fear? Losing my loved ones. What is your favourite smell? Soil after rainfall. What keeps you awake at night? Thinking the alarm will ring. Time is ticking, life is slipping,...so much to do! What is the best advice you have ever been given? The best one’s yet to come. Which person in history would you most like to meet? Princess Diana. What would your motto be? Together we can, together we will. Be the change you want to see. What or who is the greatest love in your life? My Mother, Mother Nature, and food for thought. Anything else? I would like the people of Seaford to come together and help me to support my chosen charities of the year – The Youth Counselling Project and the Downs Syndrome Development Trust. We have to work collectively for the wellbeing and betterment of our beautiful town and the youth of Seaford, for a progressive tomorrow, to be more empathetic to the elderly and promote local businesses – be local, buy local. I thank all Seafordians for their love, support and trust that they have in me and the town council.

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inner wheel club A coffee morning hosted by President Kay Young in her home was the first social event to be held in June. Excellent coffee and home-made cakes provided by Kay were enjoyed by all. The annual Service of Dedication of Inner Wheel District 25 held at Farnham Methodist Church with the Rally was held at Frensham Pont Hotel, Churt. 15 Clubs were represented celebrating 35 years of service by District 25. A highlight of the service was the Inner Wheel Choir who gave a first-class performance. Once again, a superb lunch was enjoyed by members prior to the Rally where Ann Acaster, President of the Association of Inner Wheel Clubs of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, gave a very thought-provoking, humorous and challenging address.

The regular meeting for members followed by the Annual General Meeting in June witnessed the handover of President Kay Young to Vice President Moira Quinnell as President for 2019/2020. Later in the month the Hydro Hotel in Eastbourne was the venue for a very enjoyable afternoon tea in recognition of President Kay Young’s year. Valeria Franklin’s home was the venue for a delicious summer lunch at the end of the month. A sizeable sum was raised for the Women and Girls Project. Photos (from top): President Kay’s tea party at The Hydro; Inner Wheel Members at District Rally; President Moira Quinnell and Immediate Past President Kay Young.

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MARTELLO ROTARY

A new President for Martello

Rodney Reed is the new President of Martello Rotary Seaford and at a club meeting in June he took the chair and then installed the PresidentElect, Sylvia Lord who will take over in June 2020, and President Nominee Diane White, who will take over in 2021. Rodney comes to Seaford from Cornwall by way of Birmingham and Dhaka. He has long Rotary experience and has seen the work of Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation on several continents. Rotary’s theme for this year is ‘Rotary Connects the World’ and this suits Martello particularly well because of our long-term support for CTAS, a water and school improvement charity in Nepal and because this year the Club is hosting a Global Scholar, Shih Tang from Taiwan. Rodney said: ‘Martello starts this new Rotary Year in good heart with effective fund-raising projects planned and we thank the town for regular support. We look forward to recruiting new members, opportunities for new friendships and to help improve both local community life and the natural environment around us in Seaford.’

Rotarian of the Year

In accordance with our usual routine, club members had voted for the person who merits the title ‘Rotarian of the Year’ and the result was announced at the handover meeting – it was our Hon Secretary and Past President, Jackie Arkwell. Being club Secretary is quite an onerous task and during the past year she has worked very hard so this is well earned. In fact, she likes the job so much that she has agreed to continue in the role during Rodney’s year!

Tavern in the Tent

The Tavern in the Tent had its first outing of the year at the Motorfest event in June and thanks to a great number of customers seeking refreshment on a very

hot afternoon, the bar was extremely popular. So much so that they sold out of beer and pretty much everything else and were left with only soft drinks. Past President Julian NewtonTurner said: ‘We thank the residents of Seaford for supporting this event and we have had a really great day – we estimate a profit in excess of £1,500, which will be going into our charity account so that we can help good local causes.’

Martello Proms 2019

Our 16th consecutive Proms Concert is happening on Saturday 5th October at 2.30 pm at Seaford Head School. Seaford Silver Band will be there, along with performers from Seaford Musical Theatre and Seaford Sunshine Strummers. Tickets are priced at £10 in advance, or £12 on the door, and can be obtained from Newberry Tully Estate Agents in Church St Seaford, or online at: www.ticketsource.co.uk/smrc

Martello Half Marathon

Sunday 30th June dawned bright and sunny, with a crisp breeze, almost ideal weather for running a half marathon. This was going to be an event with a number of firsts for us, the first to be chip timed by a professional Race Management company (Nice Work of Rye) registration with England Athletics, the use of a professional First Aid company (Phoenix Medical Services) and of course the first race to be run by us as a pure half marathon.150 runners registered for the event, of which 126 actually ran. Huge congratulations to winner Andrew Donno (1:23:35), second Mark Clayton (1:23:46) of Chichester AC, and third Mark Stileman (1:25:43) of Romsey Road Runners. First woman home was Rachel Burgess (1:47:13) of Arena 80 AC, second was Jackie Rymell (1:48:31) also

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of Arena 80 AC and third was Sally Norris (1:49:07) of Lewes AC. Prizes were awarded to all the above runners by Andrew Tully of Newberry Tully Estate Agents in Seaford. Final impressions? A great day which all runners seemed to enjoy! The weather of course helped make the day, but we were also struck by the sense of community that the town showed in helping make the day such a success. In particular we would like to thank: Barwells Solicitors for sponsoring the advertising; Beth Cook’s Seaford for their delicious flapjacks; Colossus Scaffolding of Hastings for the finish arch; Morrisons Supermarket Seaford for refreshments; Newberry Tully for providing and presenting the prizes; Rowland Gorringe for sponsoring the banner advertisements; Seaford Bonfire Society for marshals; Seaford Rugby Club for the use of their clubhouse; Seaford Striders for marshals and

their much-appreciated participation in the event; Seaford Youth Forum for handing out the medals; Sainsbury’s Supermarket; Newhaven for water. Early indications are that we have at least matched the amount raised in previous years for the British Heart Foundation. Finally I must acknowledge the contributions of my fellow Rotarians in Martello Rotary who carried out the thousand and one jobs needed to make the day such a success. In particular I’d like to acknowledge Martin Baldwin, Marion Trew, Sylvia and Jim Lord, Julian Newton-Turner and Diane White for their contributions, without which the event simply would not have happened. Thank you all. Tony Humphreys, Martello Rotary member The Martello Rotary Club welcomes new members and if you would like more information email us at: contactseafordmartellorotary@gmail.com or text us on 07984 581784 Photos from top: Nearly home; The new team (l-r) Diane White, Rodney Reed, Sylvia Lord; Rotarian of the Year, Jackie Arkwell; The Tavern in The Tent in action.

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seaford kurlers

Seaford Kurlers have been having a good summer. Some new members have joined and are enjoying the sport and the social side to the club. Sadly, in May, one of our members, Florence Still, died from cancer on the 18th May 2019. Her funeral was 21st June 2019. She was always so upbeat when she came to kurling. Her philosophy was, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I will not stop doing the things that I enjoyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. She certainly put it into practice. Our thoughts are very much with Michael Still. Seaford Kurlers have donated ÂŁ50 in her memory to St Wilfridâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospice, Eastbourne. Michael remains a member and will play when he feels able to.

Hello Seaford Sceners! Welcome to my August 2019 offering. What a mixed Summer we are having! Glorious sunshine, torrential rains, clattering thunder, spectacular lightening and of course Seaford wind.

We are planning to arrange a coach outing for the Autumn, but will wait until the busy holiday period is over.

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For details of Seaford Kurlers contact Mrs. June Wood on 01323 895376 or email sally198@tiscali.co.uk. We meet every Tuesday from 2pm until 4pm at the sports hall in Wave Leisure, Seaford. Your first visit is free then if you wish to come again the annual membership is ÂŁ5 and the weekly subs are ÂŁ2.50. June Wood

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CYCLE SEAHAVEN One of our members, Chris Girder, decided to take on the epic challenge of cycling solo from Land’s End to John O’Groats - not sure if alcohol was included in the decision making but here is part two of his A-Z Guide of the journey. Paths (canal): Some of the miles and miles of canal paths I rode were absolutely stunning. Very beautiful and tranquil indeed. Also some of the canal paths, I say paths, some were rubble dumping grounds – at least felt like that to cycle on!

steps, gravel tracks, dirt roads….My poor bike took an absolute beating.

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to experience a heron flying low alongside me for about 30 metres. I cycled alongside a field of many deer. I saw 2 red squirrels and I stood 3 feet away from a perched kestrel, and sadly passed various road kill – mainly deer.

eXhausted: Seven days in I suffered from Achilles

Tendonitis in my right heel. Without advice from Hayley at Positive Touch, I would not have been able to complete the ride, and I am extremely grateful to her for fitting me in and putting me back together when I arrived back home.

Yippee: Having completed LeJog (Land’s End to John

Quick: Trying to maintain a 10mph average speed was

O’Groats) I managed to cycle a minimum of 100 miles a day with a maximum of 145 miles cycled in one day and a total of 986 miles in all. I climbed over 44,400ft, had two crashes, several blisters and tendonitis.

Reassurance: From friends, family and strangers was

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Sleep: Lack of throughout the 9 days to the point

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impossible due to the terrain, often being off road. If anyone is considering doing this unaided, do it over at least 12 days so daily mileage is decreased.

incredibly helpful throughout my 9 days. I can’t thank everyone enough, it really meant a huge amount to me! that at times I was falling asleep whilst cycling, and reaching for sugary snacks just to stay awake as I was so exhausted. On day 7 I cycled for 17 hours, having started at 7am and arrived at the next B&B at 1am.

Technical issues: Three punctures in a row, then a

15- mile round trip to Halfords to buy slime tubes – result…no more punctures (phew). The gear cable snapped and the spare I was carrying wasn’t long enough, meaning a trip to a local bike shop who were kind enough to allow me to fix my bike there as well as having what I needed in stock.

Unbelievably stunning scenery: My favourites were parts of Cumbria and the Scottish Highlands.

Variation: The terrain was certainly varied – I cycled

quiet B roads, busy A roads/dual carriageways, cycle paths (apparently), through housing estates, grass tracks, cobbled paths, fields with locked gates, up and down

left me eager to undertake further cycling touring trips.

Want to have a go at cycling yourself? Come along on one of our many club rides. Membership is just £7 per year by standing order, or join in one of our rides with the Ride the Downs project. Information can be found on our website, www.cycleseahaven.org.uk or come along to one of our Dr Bike sessions – on 6th July we will be at the RNLI fête in Newhaven from 12 noon - 4pm instead of Seaford, and then 20th July, Big Park Peacehaven. Back in Seaford on 3rd August. Photos l-r: Chris at Land’s End and at John O’Groats.

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Lesley Harvey Workshops Join me having fun drawing and painting for two hours, all materials provided. My workshops are on the last Saturday of each month, 9.30am - 11.30am in ‘Paradise Park’, Newhaven, £12 per session, and in ‘Be Creative’ craft shop, Seaford, every Thursday from 10am to 12 noon, £15 per session. Refreshments are provided at Be Creative. I am also available for children’s parties, cartoon drawing and face painting, £8 p/child. For more information contact me at: lesleyharvey17@hotmail.com or phone 07722 236741

Bond School Of Dance in Seaford is celebrating its second student being offered a place on The Royal Ballet School’s Junior Associates Programme (JA). Kai Golovniov (aged just 8) recently auditioned and secured a place at The Royal Ballet School Covent Garden, where he will attend Saturday classes from September with other talented boys from around the country. Nia aged 9, Who successfully auditioned 12 months ago, has also been offered another year (year 6) as a Royal Ballet JA. Both students will continue their weekly dance lessons in Seaford, alongside classes at The Royal Ballet School. Ms Nicola Bond who is principal of Bond School says: ‘It is such an achievement in itself to be offered a place. Thousands apply each year, with only a handful being successful. I am absolutely thrilled to now have two students on the programme and excited for their future to follow their dream.’ Another student Nicole Field aged 14, has also been offered a place with ‘Ballet Boost Associates’ out of a hundred applicants and will attend classes based at Rambert School on Saturday’s. Wishing you all the best of luck! Photos from top: Nicole pictured in arabesque; Kai and Nia on Ballet barre.

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Audrey Hodgkins (Dip. Counselling, UKATA, NCS) A fully qualified counsellor with experience of working with adults and young people supporting them through anxiety, depression, anger management, relationship issues, loss, dementia and autism. Prior to becoming a counsellor, I coached and developed teams in a business environment. I believe this helps me relate to clients and facilitate those seeking to achieve a more balanced lifestyle in today’s busy and pressured world. I provide a gentle, empathic and non judgemental space for you to explore and make the changes you want to.

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Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club We meet on the 1st Friday each month, 2.15pm at St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd. Seaford Lip Reading Classes are held on Tuesdays, 10am-11.45am. Our first outing in May this year was to the Wishing Well tea rooms at Wilmington and August sees our second trip to Brighton for a trip on the Volks Railway, followed by tea. Transport, as usual, provided by the Newhaven, Peacehaven and Seaford Lions Club in their minibus. We have an interesting speaker come along each month, and tea and biscuits, followed by a raffle. This year is the Club’s 60th anniversary year, and although it has changed over the years, we are planning to celebrate this special occasion with an Anniversary Tea at our usual meeting on Friday 6th September. If any former member wishes to attend, please contact

Pauline (number below) to book your place and also bring any club memorabilia and stories along to share with us. We would love to welcome you back. New members to the Club are always welcome as well as to our lip reading class, which is great for confidence building. Classes are held on Tuesday mornings at St James Trust. Fees are very reasonable and supported by the Club, and classes are small and friendly, on a 5/6-week term basis. Also, we are appealing for some volunteers to come and help run the Club as the current Committee is having to stand down in February 2020, after several years in office. If you know of anyone who might have a few hours to spare we would love to hear from you. The Club means a lot to its members, who are predominately from the ‘senior’ sector of our community and the lip reading class is a somewhat unique service in the area. Please do get in touch if you can help us out with this very worthwhile cause. For more information, please call Pauline on 01323 895216. Come join us! (Local assisted transport may be available at a very small cost.)

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Seaford Striders mass striders turnout for the summer solstice Seaford Striders had a mass turnout to celebrate the Summer Solstice with a combined force of 118 seniors, juniors and some of their parents, taking part in either a 2.5k or 5k run. Everyone set off along the prom from the Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club after a timely sounding of the club claxon. In the 2.5k run Dylan Jones finished first in an excellent time of 10:34 for the boys and Amelia Parsons crossed the line first for the girls (2nd place overall) in a time of 11:05. A total of 36 juniors participated in the 2.5k race as well as some parents. It was, however, in the 5k race that the juniors really excelled with lots of them taking part, beating many of the seniors in the process. Dave Dunstall crossed the line first in 19:12, with Emilie Tearle finishing first for the ladies in an excellent time of 23:31 (12th place overall). Next to cross the line was Louis Vacher, who was first junior to finish in a cracking time of 23:39. First female junior was Ferne Connolly (16th place) finishing in 24:00. Also of note were the newest members of Striders, those on the ‘Couch to 5k’ programme, who were also invited to join in and many of them took up the challenge. Liz Corcoran finished streets ahead, in a cracking time of 27:54. There were a total of 82 runners in the 5k race and it was good to see so many Junior Striders also tackling the event. The Striders would like to extend their thanks to the Sailing Club Commodore for his hospitality, thereby ensuring we could enjoy a drink in the clubhouse after the race. It was good to see so many members from the different groups coming together to take part in the run; an encouraging sign for the future.

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Seaford Striders are delighted by the huge response they had to their latest ‘Couch to 5k’ programme. In response to feedback from previous groups who said they had difficulty making the transition from running 5k to the slightly longer distances with the club, Striders have decided to do things differently this year. The club has decided to continue with the Tuesday night sessions but as a ‘5k to 10k’ group and as a guide, to roughly follow the beginner’s programme on the BUPA 8-week course: www.bupa.co.uk/health-information/exercise-fitness/ running-programme-10km This newly formed ‘5k-to-10k’ group will have had its first meeting on Tuesday, 2nd July. If you are seeking to improve your running ability and think you might benefit from joining the course, then please do get in touch at info@seafordstriders.org.uk. Seaford Striders is a small, friendly running club, of all ages and abilities. Our regular club nights are Mondays and Wednesdays – check us out at www. seafordstriders.org.uk. Hilary Humphreys Photos from top: Seaford Striders celebrating Summer Solstice; Post-run stretches by the Couch to 5k group.

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seaford afternoon flower club If you were not at our Open Meeting on 20th June you missed a marvellous afternoon. We were treated to an Absolutely Fabulous presentation by Chelsea medal winner Stephen McDonnell. Stephen is an exceedingly talented demonstrator and a most witty speaker too. Aside from a most enjoyable and entertaining demonstration, members enjoyed a delicious cream tea and were able to purchase beautiful plants grown by club members.

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We meet this month on Thursday 15th August when we will be having a workshop meeting whereby members will have some tuition from the demonstrator and then have to create their own interpretation of a theme. The competition this month is entitled ‘Sun and Sea’ and our beautiful situation in Seaford will surely inspire some interesting arrangements. On Saturday 3rd August Seaford Horticultural Society will be holding their annual show and we are expecting a good number of interesting entries into the flower arranging class from our club members. Looking ahead, on 19th September we look forward to welcoming florists from Ambers in Seaford who will be entertaining us with a demonstration entitled ‘Leaves are falling, Autumn is calling’. We meet at the Baptist Church Hall in Belgrave Road, Seaford, BN25 2EE on the third Thursday of each month (except January) at 2pm. Our fees for this year are £29 and visitors are always very welcome at £5 on the door which includes refreshments. Contact Mary Morris on 01323 893899 or Sue Ward on 01323 894848 for further details.

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french twinners’ weekend in normandy On D Day plus 75 years and one day, the French Twinning Group set off for Veules-les-Roses to be with our warm, generous, and welcoming French friends, for a long weekend. We were welcomed on our first evening in the Club Nautique. Imagine a cobbled street above an old stone quay overlooking the reflections of storm clouds and sunlight on the glistening sands and rocks of the low water beach below, and you will see what we saw. The wine flowed, delicious buffet items arrived with each of our French hosts and the room was soon filled with the laughter and conversation as old friendships were renewed. Saturday in Rouen was the highlight of our memorable visit where we were treated to the spectacle of the Armada of the World’s Tall Ships. This is a huge five yearly event which attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors. It was an early start with new experiences: a train ride to Rouen on a modern, efficient, suburban train followed by a bus ride to the majestic River Seine where fifty sailing vessels were moored end to end on both river bank quays. What a magnificent amazing sight: their tall masts and yards with furled sails towering above nearby modern Rouen. Here we were able to walk along the pre-container-age quays, admiring each vessel and their crews. In addition, our friends had organised a one hour pleasure cruise with commentary, to see the vessels up close on both banks of the river. On the river cruise, Sue, one of our members, was interviewed by French Television and appeared on the National TV News that same evening.

Jubilee Trust to allow the disabled to sail with the non-disabled. Door plates are inscribed in Braille and a wheelchair security system allows users to participate in manoeuvres. The picture shows her under full sail. We then walked to see the heart of ancient Rouen with its largely pedestrianised modern centre under flag bunting of all the flags of the Armada ships. Such a lovely city. If you have not been there you should go. Five years has been spent on cleaning the Cathedral stonework; it is fabulous but still unfinished. The Palais de Justice has been left with its World War II bullet and shell craters in its solid stone walls as a thought-provoking reminder that we are better together than apart. The following day in Veules we were served a superb, four-course lunch in the hall adjacent to the Marie, where the Twinning Committee ladies served the lunch and the men, the wine. At that lunch the kindly Mayor, Jean-Claude Claire, who has been so supportive of twinning from the beginning six years ago, told us that he is retiring as Mayor and from his long career in public life which was recently recognised by his award of the Legion d’Honneur, but we were happy to learn he still intends to stay part of the twinning. We left for home on the Monday but not before the inimitable Nadine had thrown a farewell lunch in her characterful home nearby. It was an amazing weekend. Thank you seems so inadequate, we can only say a thousand thank yous to our friends in Veules for a most memorable weekend. Merci, Vive La France. Tony Palmer For twinning info contact Jean Cash on 01323 890373. Photo: The Tenacious under full sail.

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The big event for August is of course the 117th Seaford and District Horticultural Show due to be held on Saturday 3rd August at Seaford Head School, Arundel Road. All members are encouraged to take part even if you have just one item. Last year some classes only had one exhibit displayed which does not make for good competition giving the judges an easy but also difficult job to make choices and allocate the prizes. There are 101 different classes so plenty to choose from – flowers and plants, fruit and veg, cakes to d

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The trug is a useful item to have in the garden when harvesting crops, picking flowers or pulling up and collecting weeds. In Anglo-Saxon times the trug (known then as a trog) meant a boat-shaped vessel and was used to measure and carry a numerous variety of items. Later known as trug it has the same use today. The trug was traditionally hollowed out of a solid piece of wood, nowadays lighter wood is used with overlapping willow boards within a chestnut frame. The first trug store was opened in 1829 in Sussex by Thomas Smith. They became popular from the start and their use is now recognised around the world. The Cuckmere Trug Company is still selling trugs in Herstmonceux today at Thomas Smith’s Trug Shop. and jams, sewing and knitting, photography and painting to name a few. There are also five classes for children – decorate a flower pot, build a bug house or take a garden photograph. Check out the Society Member’s Show Brochure on how to enter, the entry form is on page 13 and needs to be with Penny Smoker, the Show Secretary by 5pm on Wednesday 31st July. The Show is open to the public from 2-4pm so all members and visitors are welcome to come along, view the exhibits and find out what the Seaford Horticultural Society has to offer. Membership renewals will be available for existing members and anyone who wishes to join the society will be welcome too. Sylvia Reeve

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Everyone’s agreed that it’s a marvellous summer for roses. They are burgeoning in glorious reds, pinks, creams, yellows… well, they are in our lovely garden at the Crouch; the only trouble is that we don’t know what most of them are called! Tut, call ourselves gardeners… So what we are asking is for you to look at the pictures and try to identify them for us. And your reward for reliably doing so? A plant of your choice from our well-stocked sales table. And roses aren’t the only thing that’s doing well. All the veg is ramping up and in the poly tunnel tomatoes planted out four weeks back had grown tall and bushy early in July and were beginning to fruit, with some tomatoes already reddening ready for the sales table. As you read this we will have been open to raise money for the Macmillan Trail. The Macmillan charity, Katie told us over our tea break, receives more money from people visiting National Garden Scheme gardens than from any other source. She was reporting about her and Allison’s visit to the NGS tea party at Herstmonceux Castle at which 200 or so people who open their gardens for the organisation in East and Mid Sussex, including ourselves, were thanked for their efforts. They learnt that in 2018 your visits to NGS gardens resulted in a record £3.1m being donated to nursing and health charities, with £500,000 going to Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie and Hospice

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UK, £400,000 to Carers Trust, £250,000 to Queen’s Nursing Institute, £185,000 to Parkinson’s UK, £145,000 to MS Society, £130,000 to Perennial, a charity which helps those who work in horticulture when times get tough, and £490,000 to a variety of other causes. So an extra thank you to those of you who also visited us when we opened for NGS in May. So to return to our own garden, we are delighted that the business community is continuing to support us. For example, thanks are due to VR Flowers & Son, the furniture shop, for its donations of carpet for our shed roof gardens and compost heap, and to Badger Inks for its discount on printing materials. Back to the tea break and Val is apologising for reorganising the shed and risking no one being able to find anything. She is assured that because it had got so untidy we no longer knew where to look anyway! Right, coffee break over and it’s back to work, but when you visit do take a moment to enjoy the roses. The garden is open on Wednesday mornings all year round and during the rest of the summer on Saturday mornings too, from 10am until noon, so come in and Name That Rose. The Garden Team Photos (from top): Four weeks ago Phil (pictured) and James were planting these tomatoes in the poly tunnel and in early July their fruits were ripening; a free plant if you can correctly identify the cream, pink, red and yellow roses pictured on this page; Allison, centre, enjoys the NGS cream tea.

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Sister Act Review

Oh. My. God. Having hugely enjoyed the film version of Sister Act I came to the Barn Theatre fully prepared for Seaford’s interpretation of the stage musical to disappoint. I mean, how could anyone match the vigour of Whoopi Goldberg? But Donna Bull in her role as Deloris Van Cartier was compelling from her entrance as a nightclub singer and girlfriend of its evil owner Curtis, to final curtain as the woman who had come to see that the virtue of the nuns and their convent church were worth singing for.

Her strong, rich voice and dramatic skills led a cast that brimmed with individual talent, both the spoken and the vocal parts displaying a range of emotions from humour to wisdom. Kate Long as Mother Superior was excellent, imbuing the character with sincerity, steadfastness and that old-fashioned but welcome theatrical quality, superb diction. Monique Loosemore as the young, uncertain Sister Mary Robert, was both fun and sweetly wistful, Darrelle Gray as the outspoken Sister Mary Patrick was

flower festival at St Leonard’s Church

We are holding another Flower Festival at St Leonard’s Church, opposite the Post Office in Church Street, Seaford, from 20th - 23rd September. Some 27 flower arrangements on the theme of ‘called to serve’ will depict various trades and professions from Artist to Undertaker. Open Friday, Saturday and Monday from 10am to 5pm and on Sunday from midday until 5.30pm, after which there will be a choral evensong service at 6pm. All are welcome! Donations and money raised will go towards maintaining this historical landmark in Seaford’s town centre and for the work of the church in the community.

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very amusing and Sue James as Sister Mary Lazarus, the inept choir mistress, was in splendid form, along with fellow nuns played by Stephanie Verrall and Cath Brooks. Steve Llewelyn held the stage as Monsignor O’Hara and, as Curtis, James Gibbs was the archetypal gangster. Of his trio of sidekicks, Jack Poulton as nephew TJ showed great comic talent, as did John Tester (Joey) who brought the house down just by removing his shirt, and Panos Christofi (Pablo). As Eddie, the policeman who persuaded Deloris to enter the convent after Curtis had shot his informant chauffeur Ernie (Steve Frost), Dan Kerry was both funny and believable. Part of the story concerns how Deloris transforms the frankly ropey and off-key nuns’ choir into beautiful sound capable of attracting money to prevent the church being sold, and the results were a delight to hear, particularly in Spread the Love Around, the song they sang for the Pope. And speaking of the Pope, it is notable how hard everyone in the production had to work. Ensemble member Graham Tubb, for example, had three parts, also being a pressman and a female prostitute, and rumour has it that he was also prompt although I don’t recall hearing his voice behind scenes. Bull had great support from the exuberant Tori Blackwell and Luisa Deluca as her backing singers and all credit must go to Tubb’s fellow ensemble players Emily Blake, Joanna Salter, Josie Puttock-West, Andrea Mallord, Carole Blain and Zack Frenir. The costumes deserve a separate review of their own for all their glittering sparkle, and the band complimented the vocals with verve, so thanks musical director Russell Taylor (keyboard), Andy Ingram (keyboard), Alex Harrington (percussion), Andy Harsant (bass), Steve Morris (trumpet), Perry Webber (sax and clarinet) and Simon Underwood (guitar). This production necessitated a large cast and several set changes which all had to be managed on a small stage, and director and set designer Tony Betts contrived an ingenious, often hysterically funny and heart-warming production, helped in particular by choreographer Stuart Hall and lighting guru Dave Rogers. The coordination and pace were terrific and the first night audience was ecstatic. And no wonder because the energy on and off stage was electric. Simply divine darling! Andrea Hargreaves

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Sussex Wildlife Trust

august on Seaford Head

In August something is stirring in the short grass around Seaford. Something rather beautiful. Something rather… blue. The Adonis Blue must be in with a good chance of being crowned our most beautiful butterfly.The male’s dazzling, electric blue wings are an insult to all our other butterfly species who consider themselves blue. Believe me – you haven’t experienced blue until you’ve watched a male Adonis Blue in the Sussex sunshine. And, like many other famous Sussex residents, our Adonis Blues also have a colourful and somewhat odd life history. During the larval stage of its life cycle the Adonis Blue caterpillar exudes a sugary sweet secretion and, amazingly, sings an enticing siren’s song – this drives local ants into a frenzy and they fall under its spell. With its sugar-drunk, loved-up ant admirers in tow, the caterpillar cruises the downs around Seaford – the ants protecting it against parasites and predators. Each evening, when the caterpillar retreats to the soil, the ants bury it – effectively tucking it in for the night. It’s amazing what devotion you can get around these parts in return for a drink and a song. The existence of this wonderful butterfly is made possible through careful management of downland grass. At Seaford Head our sheep graze the nature reserve to ensure the correct habitat is maintained for many rare species. An important factor in the Adonis Blue’s life cycle is heat and if the grass here gets too tall the temperature at ground level drops. Without the grazing management the fantastic Downland habitat would disappear and all the amazing species that depend on it would disappear too.

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There’s a free walk at Seaford Head on 14th August looking for Adonis Blues and other butterflies.There are also walks on 8th and 22nd August looking out for birds migrating south and there are Wildlife Ranger events for local children (aged 12-18) too. Details of all these events are on the ‘What’s on’ section of Sussex Wildlife Trust’s website at www. sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk or on our ‘Wild About Seaford’ Facebook page.

A Good Read

The Dalai Lama’s Cat by David Michie

Cats are odd creatures. Like dogs they accompany us through our lives but unlike dogs they tend to remain distant members of our households. They observe us, looking on in a slightly aloof, condescending manner, always ready to remind us that we don’t actually own them. Imagine what their view of our lives and our daily discussions would be. Imagine if they gave us their views on life. In this novel David Michie does exactly that. What if the Dalai Lama’s cat wandered freely in and out of the rooms in his home? What would he hear within the walls of the house as the Dalai Lama entertains famous people and spiritual seekers from across the world? This delightful novel (which has spawned a trilogy) is a short read but is one that will stay with you. It is narrated by HHC (His Holiness’ Cat) and tells his life story from being a tiny kitten rescued from the streets of New Delhi, whisked away to His Holiness’ retreat in the Himalayas. He learns a lot from his new owner and sees life in a different way as a result. Described by some as a brief introduction to Buddhist philosophy, no matter what your faith is – or even if you have no faith – you will find words of wisdom in this meditative novel.

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Volunteers for greenhavens network Can you see a future without parks and gardens? These green lungs are critical for wildlife and our health and wellbeing. The Greenhavens Network is ambitious and inspiring – and this is an exciting time to get involved to help shape and influence our future. Greenhavens Network is now around two years old and needs expert professional help to meet its inspirational ambitions. The network consists of over 250 members that represent 92 community groups and nine Forest Schools, all with an interest in our green spaces stretching from Telscombe to Seaford.

We need someone to help us develop and implement a fundraising plan so that we can reach out and support the 92 community groups across our network. We know we need to help our communities build capacity and remain resilient in an ever changing, diminishing resources climate. We are all volunteers and don’t have office space. Our supporters donate rooms for us to hold committee and network meetings. Our network meetings are quarterly and engage with active members and host a diverse variety of related speakers to support the network. This is an opportunity for someone volunteering from home, who wants to put something back into their community, giving their expert time to help build the capacity of the network itself. If you are interested in supporting us please contact greenhavens@yahoo. com. Getting involved now will be an exciting time to help shape and influence the journey we are on. Experienced in developing a fundraising plan, we are keen not to have a scatter gun approach but to work systematically towards our goals – we realise this is a marathon not a sprint. Are you a self-starter with the ability to work on your own initiative? Do you have commitment to the completion of the project in a realistic time scale that suits all?

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seaford stamp & post card club At our June meeting Grace Davies gave a fascinating display and account on the subject of ‘Peace’. She drew on her life-long interest in the subject which spanned back to the time her father, a pacifist, was involved in the early Peace movement in the 1920s, and later she remembers when he would go away for days at a time to meetings in Switzerland which eventually led to the formation of the U.N. In the first half Grace used original artwork, ephemera, envelopes and stamps to explain the history of the peace movement from the 1800s up to the present time. In the 1920s the Picasso drawings of the dove with olive branch were widely adapted as the emblem of peace, but it is not generally appreciated that the dove is only the carrier of the symbol for peace which is the olive branch. The second half was devoted to the inauguration of the Nobel Prize for ‘Peace’ and Grace showed us a copy of Nobel’s will and told us of her

experience of attending the presentation of the Nobel Prize for Peace in Oslo. Many of the awards of the Nobel Prize have been controversial but she pointed out the committee have to follow the instructions set out in Nobel’s will – it should be given to the person or organisation which has made the most significant contribution to peace in the preceding year. This short article cannot give justice to the wide range of topics covered, the breadth of Grace’s knowledge or the passion with which she gave the presentation. Thank you very much Grace for coming to Seaford. On 10th July Peter O’Keeffe was showing his display of WW1 British Military Postal History. At the 14th August meeting Bob Knight will give a talk on the Post Cards & Postmarks of Sussex and on 11th September Nigel Chandler will give the second installment of his display of the postal services during the Allied Occupation of Germany. If you are interested in any of these talks then please come along. The club holds its meetings every second Wednesday in the month at the Constitutional Club in Crouch Lane. The meeting starts at 7pm and ends at around 9.15pm. Details can be obtained from the club secretary David Manthorpe 01323492433, email: david.manthorpe10@ gmail.com. Photos from top: Picasso’s drawings used for peace stamps; priginal artwork for the U.N. peace stamp; Original artwork for a stamp commemorating Alfred Nobel; Grace Davies with an original photo of her father at the 1928 Peace Conference. Please recycle this magazine when you have finished with it.

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seaford choral society

As good as a big hug and a bar of chocolate (but without the calories) As we started singing on Saturday evening, and smiles started to break out on faces around the Baptist Church it was obvious just what singing can do for singers and audiences. We even had the composer of one of our pieces (The Lord’s Prayer, by Chris Whitelaw), and he was enjoying it on a level to which few of us can aspire. These are his sentiments following the performance. ‘It was with enormous pleasure that Seaford Choral Society granted me the privilege of hearing one of my own compositions, a setting of The Lord’s Prayer. I wrote this sitting at a refectory table at College, as an assignment for my degree. It was delightful to hear it sung so well, with meticulous attention to dynamics, tempo and phrasing which, under Colin’s direction is a hallmark of this excellent choir. Thank you.’ ‘Sumer is icumen in’, announced the first of the rounds that started the concert. Following a rendering of what has been described as the saddest music ever written (Dido’s Lament by Henry Purcell, the concert finished with a rousing Disney medley with music from a wide range of Disney shows. Though many singers started rehearsals with some doubts they had a whale of a time. It was all very supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. Children were dancing in the isles. People sat spellbound as our own Ruth Whitelaw explained, in the lilting song from Cinderella, that a dream is a wish your heart makes when you’re fast asleep (complete with Micky Mouse

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ears). We were even treated to Clarke’s Prince of Denmark’s March (wedding favourite) on a hose pipe. Humans are wired for rhythmic togetherness; from choral singers, musicians, dancers, to rowers, the science is providing increasing evidence that we bond best when we are making music with each other. Studies show that choral singing improves our mood, with a decrease in stress, depression and anxiety. There are many beneficial effects of singing together, from getting more oxygen into the blood, to increasing the flow of feel-good hormones. Just think about the pleasure of slowly eating a delicious bar of chocolate. That’s your endorphins being released. Singing has the same effect. On the other hand, your stress hormone levels fall more quickly when you sing. Whilst this is going on your oxytocin levels rise. That’s the same as giving somebody a big hug. All the people around you suddenly seem lovely, and you feel like a part of it.You must have felt that tingle down your spine when you hear your favourite music. That’s your dopamine pumping out. So, for feelings of stress-free, spine-tingling, loved-up, chocolate bar pleasure, just come and join in with some singing. Coffee time is just as important. Socialising is great with all those hormones slopping about, even if it’s not normally your thing. Choir members say: ‘Afterwards it feels like I’ve been to the Gym’. ‘I’m just buzzing’. ‘I get a tremendous amount of satisfaction from it’. Not a confident singer? It doesn’t matter. We have 90 members. There’s safety in numbers. Nobody is going to push you out onto a stage. SCS has been doing its bit for mental and physical health in Seaford for over 100 years. From our recent success with a Disney Medley, we will be attempting Rutter’s magnificent Magnificat as an opener for our Autumn concert (30th November). It should be good for a few pleasure hormones so please think about coming along to give it a try. We start singing at 7.15pm at the Baptist Church. Be there at 6.45pm on to collect the music.You will get a wonderful SCS welcome.And if you just want to come along to watch and listen many of the health benefits still hold.You can now reserve your tickets online by going to our web site.You can still call in at Newberry Tully’s for your tickets if you prefer. Follow us on Facebook.You never know what will happen next!

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Neighbourhood Watch Roundup Sunny Summer days and longer evenings mean we are all out and about. The less than honest among us are out and about too, waiting for opportunity – to stay safe, here’s some advice:

contact us - including online forms’, and select ‘Any other consumer issue’) or you can phone the complaint to Citizens Advice and they are superbly efficient. The number for Citizens Advice consumer helpline is 03454 04 05 06 or Textphone: 18001 03454 04 05 06. The line is available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Dodgy Vans and Dodgy Traders:

Out and About:

If you are a fan on our Facebook page (www.facebook. com/sandbnhw), or subscribe to our alerts via our webpage (www.sandbnhw.org), you will have seen a number of notices recently regarding dodgy vans and dodgy traders doing the rounds through our town. In essence, the advice from the Police is simple and effective. If you spot a van prowling and occupants helping themselves to anything not nailed down from neighbours driveways and yards, or even yours, dial 999. The call centre will triage your call and the Police will act accordingly. Likewise, uninvited and dubious traders knocking on doors are not welcome in Seaford and Bishopstone. Make sure your no cold calling decal is displayed at your front door and if you don’t know who is calling and did not invite anyone to quote for work on your property, do not engage. Under no circumstances let the person into your home, and do not be distracted at the front door while an accomplice may be lurking at the back door. If you feel intimidated or under threat, don’t even hesitate, dial 999. Under no circumstances part with any money if you did not ask for work to be done. If you are pressured to pay for work you didn’t ask for, phone the Police on 999 immediately. Please share this information with vulnerable friends, neighbours and family, as it is the vulnerable that dodgy traders target and on average manage to scam around £750 out of each victim. Instances of cold calling can be reported quickly and easily online to Trading Standards (www.citizensadvice. org.uk/consumer/get-more-help/if-you-need-morehelp-about-a-consumer-issue – click on ‘Other ways to

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Pickpockets love sunny weather when their victims are distracted and in a holiday mood. Make certain that your valuables are out of sight and zipped securely inside backpacks and handbags. Keep your belongings close to hand and do not leave your belongings unattended. A favourite ploy of thieves is to bump and jostle, distracting you while an accomplice empties your bag of wallets and phones. Be vigilant and don’t give thieves an opportunity. When out and about, make sure you are WIDE.:

Taking these basic WIDE steps to protect yourself can offer 49 times more protection against burglary than homes without these measures. Households living in Neighbourhood Watch areas experience 21 per cent fewer burglaries than similar households. The NHW is about you; it starts on your street, looking out for yourselves and each other and collectively being Great Neighbours to keep our town safe.

Save the Date: Seaford Great Neighbours Autumn Expo:

Please save the date 19th September for the next Expo to be held at 6pm at the Seaford Baptist Church. Details will follow but the event is free, open to all and is a great way to get safety savvy with advice and displays from our protection, safety and rescue service and numerous community organisations. No RSVP is necessary and light refreshments will be served. Please keep reporting every incident. Our eyes and ears are helping the Police tremendously and compared to other Sussex towns, we remain one of the safest in the County. So please keep on being Great Neighbours.

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the probus club of seaford

Our most significant recent activity was the celebration of our 50th Anniversary. Our Club was one of the first in the country to be set up, in January 1969. Some four dozen members, partners and guests met at Blatchington Golf Club for an excellent three-course, Silver Service meal, much enjoyed by all.

Our May speaker was Neil Sadler, a retired Police Officer, with a passion for the British Canal System. His talk was entitled ‘Gongoozling for Beginners’, with the explanation that a ‘gongoozler’ is someone who knows absolutely nothing about canals, but who insists on sitting at the lock-side offering ‘helpful’ advice. Neil explained that canals really were the starting point for the ‘Industrial Revolution’, an easy, safe and comparatively fast form of goods transport, at a time that the road network was dreadful. It was also economical: a pack horse may be able to carry a few hundred weights on its back, it might be able to pull one ton in a two wheeled

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cart, maybe five tons if the wagon was on rails, but the horse could pull a thirty-ton barge on the canals. Often, to save money, the canal builder did not put the tow-path through the tunnels. Boards were placed across the cabin roof, and two men lay on their backs and ‘walked’ the boat through, with their feet along the tunnel roof. A very exhausting, and quite dangerous activity. Canal building also lead to some spectacular feats of Civil Engineering, such as Thomas Telford’s Pontcysyllte Aqueduct on the Ellesmere Canal, over the River Dee. Neil now has a share in a narrow boat, and is able to enjoy holidays exploring the network. At our most recent meeting the speaker was one of our own members, Derek Budd. Derek gave us an insight into the life of the jazz trumpeter Louis Armstrong. Armstrong’s career had started in the Deep South of the United States, in the era of racial segregation. Armstrong would often arrive at a high quality hotel, to find his name in lights over the entrance: but the door keeper would not let him in, and directed him to the back door. He was playing in the posh hotels but was not allowed to stay there, because they were ‘Whites Only’, and he was directed to cheap lodgings nearby. Eventually Armstrong adopted a ‘No Stay, No play’ stance: if I am good enough to play here, I want to stay here! Early in Armstrong’s career there was a ‘breakaway’ movement, away from ‘Traditional’ Jazz towards what was known as ‘BeeBop’. Armstrong and his colleagues were rather scathing, and took the mickey (in a friendly way) by emphasising the words of the ‘Wiffenpoof ’ song: ‘They are poor little lambs who have lost their way!’ Derek also illustrated, by playing a recording to us, the enormous musical range that Armstrong had. He played a song with a note so high that most trumpeters couldn’t reach it, and yet Armstrong held and sustained this note. A fascinating insight into a great character. Our club meets on the Second Tuesday of each month, at 12 noon for 12.45, at Seaford Gold Club, 111 Firle Road BN25 2JD. New members are always welcome. Please ring our Membership Secretary on 01323 899300 for details.

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Record Turnout for Half Marathon Event On 30th June we were delighted to present trophies at the Seaford Martello Rotary Half Marathon. The event was raising money for the British Heart Foundation (BHF), and as part of our community work we sponsored the trophies handed out to the first three placed runners in the men and women’s section. First place and first male to finish was Andrew

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Club in 1hr 47mins 13 seconds. 150 runners registered and the weather was perfect for the event. Andrew was there to soak up the atmosphere (and the sun) and to present the well-earned

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He said: “It was great to see so many familiar

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faces taking part and doing so well. From what I heard it was a challenging, yet beautiful course.” The Rotary club of Seaford Martello to-date has raised £3,500 for the BHF through organising this event and once all the money is counted from the

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2019 event they hope this will exceed the £5,000 mark. A fantastic achievement. It’s been a busy month for us in terms of our community support. We’ve committed to an

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local author and agency team up to help seaford schools Newberry Tully Estate agents, of Church Street, has teamed up with a local author to donate copies of a newly published children’s book to primary schools in the town. Newberry Tully supported the book called Spot the Different by Seaford resident Jerry Lyons by buying copies to hand out to local children. The book tells the tale of a young girl who is scared about not fitting, in who meets a magical ladybird called Spot who teaches her to love her own

individuality and that of others. Jerry, who initially wrote the book as a bedtime rap for his seven-yearold daughter Charlotte, said: ‘Without the support of Newberry Tully this book would not have been possible to publish and distribute. I can’t thank them enough for helping to share the book’s positive theme with children across Seaford. ‘The book’s key messages are that it’s ok to be different, to have friends from different backgrounds and that each child is wonderfully unique.’ Andrew Tully said: ‘We are delighted to play our part in getting Spot the Different into as many young hands and minds as possible. We loved the ideas around the book and when the chance came up to donate 40 copies to local schools we jumped at it.’ Stephen Newberry added: ‘We are committed to supporting the community we’ve been serving since 1987 and thought this was a unique way of doing exactly that.’ Cradle Hill, Chyngton, Seaford and Annecy Primary Schools have all accepted ten copies of the book for use in their classrooms and libraries. Cradle Hill Headteacher Andrea Keith: ‘We are really grateful to Newberry Tully for donating copies of this wonderful book which carries a really positive message for children to understand and enjoy.’ £1 from each sale of the book is donated to The Children’s Literacy Charity which provides specialist one-to-one literacy support for disadvantaged children. The book is currently on sale at Baca’s Coffee Bar in Dane Road and via the Spot the Different Facebook page before going on general sale in September. Photo by Matt Bode: Newberry Tully teamed up with Jerry Lyons to donate books to all four Seaford primary schools including Cradle Hill where Headteacher Mrs Andrea Keith welcomed them.

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early birds pre-school is ‘outstanding’ Manager, Vanessa Ayres, from Early Birds Pre-school has reported that they are celebrating being rated outstanding for the third time running in their recent Ofsted Inspection. She says: ‘We are delighted that all our hard work, dedication and passion for our childdren has been recognised.’ The summary of the key findings in the report are: ‘The manager and staff have exceptional knowledge of early years teaching combined with a shared vision for excellence. Children make rapid progress in their learning. The outside area has an array of activities to choose from. All the natural resources and materials are thoughtfully arranged with excellent attention to detail. ‘Staff engage and highly motivate children with their dedication and enthusiasm for teaching. The manager

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concentus ‘sang’ and lgb brass ‘played’ summer ‘The Greatest Show!’ And wasn’t it just! This opening song dramatically caught the audience’s attention and proved to be very aptly titled to describe the whole concert, foretelling the many delights to come. There was a marked sense of the audience being fully engaged, involved and in good contact with the performance, and their comments mirrored this: ‘best concert yet’ , ‘really enjoyable’ , ‘superb’ , ‘wonderful balance and partnership between choir and band’, ‘very uplifting’ , ‘well-polished and professional’ , ‘so spirited – wonderful’, and many more expressing their enjoyment of the concert. There was prolonged applause throughout as well as cheers for many pieces, and the local press ran a headline declaring: ‘Concentus reaches new heights with Brass’. As ever there is room here to mention only a few of the highlights of the evening. After the exhilarating opening piece, ‘Goin’ Home’ from Dvorak’s ‘New World Symphony’ provided a complete contrast with the choir and band expertly using variations in volume to bring out all the yearning for ‘Goin’ Home’. The three soloists (all choir members) enhanced the performance with the delicacy of their touch. It proved a great favourite with the audience with more than one person commenting on how this beautifully sung song ‘touched my heart’ or ‘brought tears to my eye’. ‘Phantom of the Opera’ showcased Musical Director Adrian White’s skill in enabling his choir to draw out the many shades of meaning and emotion held in the words they sang – the controlling eerie presence of the Phantom, Christine’s enthralment with him, her friend’s concern for her, the marvellous vivacity of ‘Masquerade’ through to the shock of his apparent return in the final words ‘He’s there! The Phantom of the Opera’. Adrian and Jo Fowler (his assistant conductor) also gave the audience a real treat and showed their great versatility in singing the duet taken from ‘The Greatest Showman’ – ‘A Million Dreams’.

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Both of the medleys in the concert were commended by the audience. ‘The Music of MGM’ was accompanied by the talented Colin Hughes on keyboard (who played for many of the choral pieces). The choir showed its versatility in all of the seven songs featured, with many rapid changes of pace, mood and volume. The wistfulness of ‘Over the Rainbow’, the razzmatazz of ‘That’s Entertainment’, the joy of being young, in love and happy in ‘Singing in the Rain’ – all this and more came over very clearly. ‘Rogers and Hammerstein on Broadway’ accompanied by four very good soloists and the band was a great hit with the audience, featuring thirteen songs from six musicals. The choir took everybody on a roller-coaster of sound with songs like ‘I’m gonna wash that man right out of my hair’, ‘It might as well be spring’ and ‘The sound of music’. Tenors and basses were first class in the verve and attack they put into ‘There is nothing like a dame’, while ‘You’ll never walk alone’ provided a rousing finale to the piece. Choir and band were skillfully blended throughout, the band giving extra depth to the sound and feelings of all of the songs where they joined the choir as in the wonderfully eerie menacing sounds for ‘Phantom of the Opera’, the tenderness and calm for ‘Goin’ Home’, and the traditional ‘brass bandness’ in ’The Floral Dance’ and in the concert’s closing number – ‘Sussex by the Sea’. Director of the Band Ian Stewart – who transcribed the choir’s choral music into scores suitable for the band (no easy task!) – led them in four standalone numbers. Of these a recent work, ‘Song of the Night Sky’ by young composer Christopher Bond with an excellent solo played by the equally young principal cornet player Christina Kearley, was picked out for particular praise by audience members as was the traditional ‘Irish Tune from County Derry’. Altogether an excellent performance by choir and band, rewarded with prolonged applause and cheers. The audience departed with hopes of more wonderful concerts to come!

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What’s On In August? Thurs 25th Jul - Sat 17th Aug The 39 Steps Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne 7.45pm (Tues-Sat), 2.30pm (Weds & Sat). No performance on Sun and Mon. Hilarious comedy based on John Buchan’s classic novel. Tickets from £19. Tel: 01323 412000 www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk

Fri 26th July - Sat 3rd Aug Not Now Darling Seaford Little Theatre, 4 Steyne Road 7.45pm (not Sats), 2.30pm (Sats only), no Sunday performance. Tickets £9 (tiered), £8 (level). Available from Redgold Opticians, 32 Broad Street (no credit cards). Enquiries tel: 01323 492821 www.seafordlittletheatre.co.uk Thursday 1st Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 5pm. Women On Water. www.nssc.org.uk Family Roots, Eastbourne & District Family History Society Ocklynge School, Victoria Drive, Eastbourne 7pm for 7.30pm. How to use your DNA results. New members welcome. Members £1, visitors £1.50 incl. refreshments. Tel: Helen Warren 01323 731792 www.eastbournefhs.org.uk Seaford Evening Flower Club St Luke’s Church,Walmer Road 7pm for 7.30pm. Monthly meeting with visits from demonstrators, club workshops, competition nights and talks. Tel: Mary Blair 01273 515468. Seaford Bonfire Society Open Committee Meeting The White Lion Hotel, Claremont Road 7.30pm. A chance to join and meet the committee. Email: seafordbonfire@gmail.com www.seafordbonfiresociety. co.uk Seaford Folk Songs and Tunes Circle The Office Bar, Saxon Lane 8pm. Singers, musicians and audience welcome to perform or listen. Host: Derek Seed.

Thurs 1st - Weds 7th Colour Wave 2019 Crypt Gallery, Church Street Thurs 1 Aug: 4pm - 7pm. Fri 2nd - 7th August: 10am - 5pm. Diverse range of art, craft and greetings cards, organised by Lynn Beck and Linda Wells. www.thecryptgallery.com

Friday 2nd NHS Hearing Aid Batteries St James’ Trust, 11 Blatchington Road 10am - 12 noon. Drop in and meet your local, friendly team from East Sussex Hearing Resource Centre. Please bring your brown NHS record book. Tel: 01323 722505. Email: mail@ eshrc.org.uk www. eshrc.org.uk Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club St James’ Trust, Blatchington Road 2.15pm - 4pm. Guest speakers, activities, tea and biscuits. Transport available. New members always welcome. Tel: Pauline 01323 895216 Email: white-65@talktalk.net Open Mic/Jam Sessions The Seven Sisters, Alfriston Rd 8.30pm. Perform or jam with some great local musicians. Full PA/keys etc. supplied. www.facebook.com seahavenopenmic Saturday 3rd Crouch Bowling Club Crouch Gardens, East Street 10am - 1pm. Join us for our open/games morning.You can play target bowls and golf putting for prizes. We’ll also have a games corner, stalls and a raffle. Refreshments available. Can’t make it but want to try bowling? Contact Pat Purser on 01323 654788 or pat. purser@hotmail.co.uk. www. crouchbowlingclubseaford.co.uk Dr Bike Seaford Police Station 10am - 12.15pm. Seahaven provides bike safety checks and simple repairs. www. cycleseahaven.org.uk St Andrew’s Church Summer Fête Bishopstone Village Green and Parish Hall 12 noon - 4pm. Fun for all the family. Stalls, fun dog show, Punch & Judy, face painting,

live music, refreshments and activities for adults and children. All proceeds used for the maintenance and mission of the historic parish church. Seaford Horticultural Society’s 117th Annual Show Seaford Head School, Arundel Road, Seaford 1.30pm - 4pm. Entry £1 per person. www.seafordhorti.com Foundation of Spiritual Healing and Guidance St James’ Trust, 11 Blatchington Road 2pm - 4pm. Free healing, Qualified approved healers in attendance. No appointment. Tea and cakes. Donations welcome. Tel: 01323 896192 www.facebook.com/Thefshg The Royal British Legion Claremont Road, Seaford 8.30pm. 3rd Time Lucky. Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Saturday 3rd - Sunday 11th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Marine Parade, Seaford, BN25 2QR Sailing week. www.nssc.org.uk Sunday 4th Boot, Craft & Produce Fair Martello Fields (West) 7.30am (stallholders). 9am 1pm (public). Low pitch fee. Free car parking. Refreshments available. www.seafordrotary. org.uk Beach Clean The Buckle 10am. Gloves, bags and litter pickers provided, or bring your own bucket. Supervised children welcome. Rubbish sorted for recycling. Facebook: Plastic Free Seaford Seaford Museum & Heritage Society Martello Tower, The Esplanade 11am - 4pm. Fundraising event – see the changes in the building and the new bridge. Adults £2. Child £1.50. Concs £2. Tel: 01323 898222. www. seafordmuseum.co.uk Service of Remembrance St Andrew’s Churchyard, Bishopstone 4pm. A service for anyone who would like to remember a loved one buried in the churchyard. Free refreshments provided. Everyone welcome

Monday 5th - Saturday 31st Pilates Studio Seaford Special Summer Workshops & Classes Seaford Osteopathic Clinic,Warwick Road Various classes including: Introduction to Alexander Technique, Sound Journeys, Sound Meditation, Outdoor Yoga, Adult Ballet Barre classes, Pilates, ELDOA & Myofascial Release workshop, Qigong, Hypopressive Method for Pelvic Floor Heath Workshop, Outdoor Pilates Walk. For more details tel: 01323 892002 or email: info@seafordosteopathic-clinic.co.uk Tuesday 6th Seaford Head Probus Club Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road Monthly meeting and lunch for members and guests. Tel: Dennis Cockram 01323 491332, email: dcockram1@ sky.com Seaford Natural History Society Abbots Wood Moth Trapping 9am. Meet at Abbots Wood car park, ref. TQ 5577 0719. Visitors welcome, suggested £3 donation. Tel: 01323 893526. www. seafordnaturalhistory.org.uk Thursday 8th Grub Club Denton Island Community Centre, Newhaven 9.30am - 12 noon. Learn to cook tasty dishes with a friendly team of volunteers. Meals are given to community members in need. Open to everyone. English learners welcome. Contact 01273 519149 or healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk Migrating Birds at Seaford Head – Free Walk Seaford Head, Seaford 9.30am - 12 noon. Meet in the car park next to South Hill Barn (Grid ref: TV505980, nearest postcode BN25 4JQ). Sussex Wildlife Trust. Join us to observe some of the bird species that call the reserve home but also those on the move. 3km walk with some slopes. No booking, just turn up. For more info contact jamesduncan@sussexwt.org.uk. continued...

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Bizzybirds The View, Seaford Head Golf Club, Southdown Road 10am - 12 noon. Monthly meeting for women looking to build their business and network with like-minded women. www.bizzybirds.co.uk Seahaven RAFA Lunch 12 noon for 12.30pm. Twocourse lunch at either the Royal British Legion or the White Lion. Book one week in advance. Tel: 01323 898907 Friday 9th Hearing Aid Maintenance, NHS Batteries & Hearing Loss Advice Downs 60+ Club, Sutton Cnr 10am - 12 noon. Drop in and meet your local, friendly team from East Sussex Hearing Resource Centre. Please bring your brown NHS record book. Tel: 01323 722505. Email: mail@ eshrc.org.uk www. eshrc.org.uk Saturday 10th South Coast Triathlon Martello Fields, Seaford 9am Olympic & Relay, 10.30 Sprint & Relay, 11.15am Super Sprint and Fun. More details at: uktriathlon.co.uk/events/southcoast-triathlon Patchwork Cat Birthday Party Newhaven Square, Newhaven 10am Olympic & Relay, 10.30. Join the party celebrations including free raffles, exhibition of work, special offers, homemade cakes, snack, light lunches and more. Tel: 01273 516067 email: sales@ thepatchworkcat.co.uk Charity Fun Day Cheneys Lodge, 24A Sutton Avenue, Seaford, BN25 4LG 11am - 2pm. Free entry. Fun for all the family. Stalls, trishaw bike rides, town crier, puppet show, refreshments, dog friendly. Raising funds for Air Ambulance and Crohn’s & Colitis UK. Tel: 01323 875254. www. sussexhousing.org.uk Lunchtime Concert St Leonard’s Church, Church St 1pm. Polyphonica Recorder Trio and Counter Tenor. Free event self-supported by donations. www.seafordparish.org.uk

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The Royal British Legion Claremont Road, Seaford 8.30pm. Kangaroo Juice. Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Sunday 11th South Coast Run Martello Fields, Seaford 9am. Half marathon, 10k and 5k fun run. More details at: uktriathlon.co.uk/events/southcoast-triathlon Sunday Tea Dances Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, N’haven 2pm - 4.30pm. Ballroom, Latin, popular sequence and occasional line dances. £6, including tea and biscuits (first visit £1.50). Tel: Fred Weston on 01323 898813 Monday 12th - Friday 16th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond Cadet Week. www.nssc.org.uk Tuesday 13th Free Cooking Skills Class Denton Island Community Centre, Newhaven 10.30am - 1pm. Learn basic cooking skills through the making of delicious meals in our community kitchen. Probus Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road 12 noon for 12.45pm lunch. Monthly meeting with 2-course meal and speaker. Tel: 01323 899300 or 01323 896024 Wednesday 14th Summer Butterflies on Seaford Head – Free Walk Seaford Head, Seaford 10am - 12 noon. Sussex Wildlife Trust. Join us as we search for skippers, fritillaries and blues. 3km walk with some slopes. Meet in the car park next to South Hill Barn (Grid ref: TV505980, nearest postcode BN25 4JQ). No booking, just turn up. Contact walk leader on the day on 07498 251494. Seaford Women’s Institute Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd 2pm. Waiting list for new members. To hire the hall for events, email Sue Parish at sue@eleganzaweddings.com www.esfwi.org.uk/wis/seaford

Seaford Stamp & Postcard Club Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane 7pm for 7.30pm. Speaker Bob Knight on ‘Post Marks – Post Cards of Sussex’. All stamp and postcard collectors welcome. Tel: 01323 492433 www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/sspc Thursday 15th Seaford Afternoon Flower Club Baptist Church Hall, Belgrave Rd 2pm. Workshop meeting plus monthly competition ‘Sun and Sea’. Annual fee £29, visitors £5 on the door, including refreshments. Tel: Mary Morris 01323 893899 or Sue Ward 01323 894848. Thurs 15th - Sun 18th The Green Show South Hill Barn, Seaford Head 10am - 5pm. Arts event curated by the Seaford Contemporary Illustrators & Printmakers. Creative workshops for all ages. Evening lectures and films. Book online at www.wearescip.co.uk. Friday 16th Hearing Aid Maintenance, NHS Batteries & Hearing Loss Advice St James’ Trust, 11 Blatchington Road 10am - 12 noon. Drop in and meet your local, friendly team from East Sussex Hearing Resource Centre. Please bring your brown NHS record book. Tel: 01323 722505. Email: mail@ eshrc.org.uk www. eshrc.org.uk Saturday 17th Dr Bike Peacehaven Big Park 11am - 12.15pm. Seahaven provides bike safety checks and simple repairs. www. cycleseahaven.org.uk The Royal British Legion Claremont Road, Seaford 8.30pm. Justine Clarke. Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Saturday 17th August Sunday 1st September Artwave Artwave showcases some of the very best creative talent from across the local area, taking place over three weekends. Discover new artists, meet the makers and buy direct from them. Follow the

trails around Lewes, Newhaven, Seaford and surrounding areas. Artwave: Anthony MorganJones & Tom Morgan-Jones 16 Hill Rise, Bishopstone 1 1am - 5pm. Sat 24th - Mon 26th & Sat 31st Aug - Mon 1st Sept. Watercolour and oil paintings by Anthony MorganJones, also Tom Morgan-Jones, illustrator of books (mainly for children and schools, board and card games). Refreshments available. Proceeds to the upkeep of Seaford Parish Church. Artwave: Cecily Tucker Oil Paintings 27 Grove Road, Seaford BN25 1TP Sat 17th - Sun 18th and Sat 24th to Mon 26th.11am - 5pm. Artwave: Crypt 5 Crypt Gallery, Church Street 16th - 21st August. 10am 4pm. Sussex Artists Tiffany Lynch, Marion McConaghie, Stefan Mucha, Mark MonroePreston and Adele Scantlebury. Artwave: Seaford Art Club Crypt Gallery, Church Street 24th August - 1st September. Contemporary work and handcrafted gifts. Artwave: Sussex Art Collective: ‘Collectivism!’ Lewes House, High Street, Lewes BN7 2LX 17th August - 1 September. 10.30am - 4.30pm (Mon - Sat). 12 noon - 3pm (Sun). Art and craft from over 35 members of this group associated with Artwave since 1996. www. sussexartscollective.com Sunday 18th Friends of Tide Mills meeting Tide Mills 10am - 12 noon. Meet at beach end of old village road. Help us care for this special place. Email: brianjimskinner@gmail.com Friends of Bishopstone Station History Event Bishopstone Station 11am - 2pm. A Grade 2 listed building and the only station in the country with built-in gun turrets! See a selection of archive photos and drawings and follow a short, guided tour. A fun, fascinating local event with refreshments.

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Monday 19th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Marine Parade, Seaford BN25 2QR 7pm. NSSC Board Meeting (members only). www.nssc.org.uk Tuesday 20th Seaford Natural History Society Ouse Valley Nature Reserve 10am. Meet at Tide Mills car park, ref. TQ 4634 0051. Visitors welcome, suggested £3 donation. Tel: 01323 893526 www.seafordnaturalhistory. org.uk Wednesday 21st Seaford U3A Coffee Morning Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane, Seaford 10am - 12 noon. Find out about courses, workshops and outings. £2 for coffee and nibbles. Open to members and non-members. No need to book, just come along and meet the members. www.u3asites.org.uk/seaford Musical Quiz Evening Florence House, Seaford 7pm. Join us for a fun celebration of French and English film songs hosted by the French Film Club. Guess the film song performed by Lo Polidoro and Nigel Broderick on piano. Groups (max 6) welcome. Entry £10 incl. nibbles. Bar profits to the Youth Counselling Project. Email Babette Kundrat at babkun@ gmail.com for info and bookings. Thursday 22nd Grub Club Denton Island Community Centre, N’haven 9.30am - 12 noon. Learn to cook tasty dishes with a friendly team of volunteers. Meals are given to community members in need. Open to everyone. English learners welcome. Contact 01273 519149 or healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk Migrating Birds at Seaford Head – Free Walk Seaford Head, Seaford 9.30am - 12 noon. Meet in the car park next to South Hill Barn (Grid ref: TV505980, nearest postcode BN25 4JQ). Sussex Wildlife Trust join us to observe some of the bird species. 3km walk with some slopes. No

booking, just turn up. Contact jamesduncan@sussexwt.org.uk. Thurs 22nd - Sun 25th The Green Show South Hill Barn, Seaford Head Arts event curated by the Seaford Contemporary Illustrators & Printmakers. Creative workshops for all ages. Evening lectures and films. Book online at www.wearescip.co.uk. Friday 23rd Indoor Bowls Trial Evening Denton Island, Newhaven 7pm - 8.30pm. Denton Island Indoor Bowls Club invites you to try indoor bowls. Book on 01273 514664 or just call in anytime. www. dentonislandbowls.co.uk or find us on Facebook. Saturday 24th The Royal British Legion Claremont Road, Seaford 8.30pm. Disco with Paul. Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Monday 26th East Dean & Friston Village Show East Dean Village Hall, East Dean, BN20 0DL (bus numbers 12, 12A and 13X) 2pm - 4pm. Entry £1.50 (children free). Tea and cake, raffle auction of produce and much more. Tuesday 27th Seaford Ladies Probus Club Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road 12 noon for 12.30pm. Monthly meeting with guest speaker and lunch. Tel: Liz Merritt on 01323 895553. Seaford Sweethearts WI Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd 8pm. Monthly meeting. hello@ seafordsweetheartswi.com Wednesday 28th Seaford Women’s Circle The Yurt, Florence House (enter through the yurt gate) 7pm. Talk/mini workshop bringing together women from the community to learn and share with each other. All ages welcome. Donations only. www.facebook.com/groups/ seafordwomenscircle Thursday 29th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 5pm. Women On Water. www.nssc.org.uk

Friday 30th - Saturday 31st A Little Bit Of Vaudeville Seaford Little Theatre, 4 Steyne Road 7.45pm (not Sat), 2.30pm (Sat only), no Sunday performance. All seats £6. Available from Redgold Opticians, 32 Broad Street (no credit cards). Enquiries tel: 01323 492821 www.seafordlittletheatre.co.uk Friday 30th August - Sunday 1st September Lapwing Music Festival Cuckmere Haven Six artists will perform in the magical setting of the Coastguard Cottages, Cuckmere Haven. Only 60 tickets are available for each recital. Profits to the Cuckmere

Haven SOS campaign. Book tickets (incl. drinks and canapés) at www.lapwingfestival.com. Saturday 31st Landscape Challenge Martello Tower, Seaford 10am - 1pm. The Crypt Gallery is on location for the Landscape Challenge. Artists can paint or draw the landscape and be judged by the public at the end of the session. Entry is£10. Local artist Harry Peake is on site to give advice. To book a place and for further info email: info.arts@thecryptgallery.com The Royal British Legion Claremont Road, Seaford 8.30pm. The Southern Bandits. Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk

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Art Workshop Be Creative, 13 Sutton Park Road Thurs: 10am - 12 noon. With Lesley Harvey. All media used. Refreshments provided. £15. Tel: Terri on 01323 490912

Art Workshop Paradise Park Café, Avis Road, Newhaven Last Sat of the month: 9.30am - 11.30am. With Lesley Harvey. All materials provided. £12. Tel: 07722 236741 to reserve a place. Email: lesleyharvey17 hotmail.com Beginning Drawing Course East Sussex College Weds from 7th - 28th August: 10am - 1pm. 4-week course. Suitable for complete beginners or those with little experience of drawing. All materials provided. Contact to book on 01273 519149 or healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk Chinese Painting Group Hellingly Village Hall off A22 Weds: 1 - 4pm. Professional Chinese tutor. Materials available. Beginners and new members welcome. For more details contact: 01273 515452 East Sussex Moviemakers St Luke’s Parish Rooms, Stone Cross, Pevensey 1st & 3rd Weds: 7.30 9.30pm. Members show videos, advice available, speakers on video-related topics. Contact Valerie

McManus: 07950 904778, valmcmanusuk@yahoo.com www.eastsussexmoviemakers. com Jewellery Classes Seaford Mon: 6 -9pm, Wed: 10am 2pm, Fri: 10am - 2pm. Tel 07952 195341, email: info@ leprevost.co.uk, www.leprevost. co.uk Knit & Craft Chyngton Methodist Church Hall, Millberg Road, Seaford Thurs: 2pm - 4pm. All welcome, come and learn new skills making articles for charities. Tel: Viola on 01323 890271 Knit & Natter Seaford Little Theatre, Steyne Road Weds: 10am - 12 noon. Knit, natter and crochet. All made welcome. Tel: Eileen on 01273 510491 or Lyn 01323 893412 Newhaven Art Club Peacehaven Evangelical Church Mon: 2pm. Members meet to paint and draw together with discussions, demonstrations, life drawing and sketching outdoors. Annual subs. £25. Why not come along and see how you get on? www.newhavenartclub.org.uk

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All ages and abilities welcome. No fees or subscription. Bring along your knitting and enjoy refreshments in the café. Free parking and access for the disabled. Further details, tel: 07540 199616 or 01323 890205 Ouse Valley Artists Denton & Mount Pleasant Social Centre Weds: 9am 12.30pm. Friendly group of enthusiastic artists, all abilities welcome. For more info call Diane on 01323 670025 or email diane.yvonne.king@ gmail.com or call Pat on 01273 516183. Seaford Art Club Downs Leisure Centre 1st Mon of every month: new pictures on display at the View at Seaford Head – open from 7am every morning. Fri: 2 - 4pm. A friendly, active group of enthusiastic, competent artists. Demonstrations, practical sessions, gallery visits and other trips. Tel Anne: 01323 491008 www.seafordartclub. weebly.com Seaford Machine Knitting Club Baptist Church, Belgrave Rd 2nd Fri of month: 2 - 4pm. Tel: Helen Doran on 01323 872218 or email: hdoran@ talktalk.net Seaford Photographic Society The Martello Room, Seaford Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane Fri: 7.30pm. September to May. www.seafordps.org.uk

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Age Concern Seaford 6 Church Street Mon - Fri: 10am - 2pm. Office. Mon - Sat: 10am - 2pm. Shop. We offer the following services for older people: information and support, medical transport, visiting and befriending, contact time. Volunteers required. Tel: 01323 899434 www. ageconcernseaford.btck.co.uk Bank/HSBC Retirees Group Lansdowne Hotel, Eastbourne Last Thurs of month: 10.30am - 12 noon. Calling all retired members. Coffee, tea and biscuits with friendly people.Tel Mrs Doreen Woodward-Davies 01323 898907.

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Canasta Afternoon Seaford & Blatchington Lawn Tennis Club, 47 Belgrave Road 1st & 3rd Weds of month: 2pm. £2.50 per session incl. tea/coffee and biscuits. For info, tel: June 01323 896456. Civil Service Pensioners Alliance The View, Seaford Head Golf Club, Southdown Rd 1st Tues of month: 10am. Friendly chat inc. group business and info on pensions/ benefits/ socials & days out. Refreshments.

group, card games and minibus trips. Visit twice then pay £55 for the year; no more to pay for unlimited visits (excl. lunch). Come along or call 01323 896422 on Weds 10am 12 noon.

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

Free Cooking Skills (SCDA) Denton Island Community Centre, Newhaven Tues (monthly): 10.30am 1pm. Learn basic cooking skills by making delicious meals in our Community Kitchen. 13th August. Tel: 01273 519149 www.sussexcommunity.org.uk

Baking Workshop tbc August: time and date tbc. Contact us to register interest on 01273 519149 or healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk Diabetes Support Group The Archway, 1 Blatchington Rd 1st Sat of month: 2pm3pm. Informal meeting to share experiences. Contact 01273 519149 or email healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk. Dog Training The Scout Hut, The Salts Recreation Ground Mon & Tues evenings: Seaford & District Dog Training Club. Dog training classes in accordance with the Kennel Club Good Citizens Scheme. Class levels are puppy, bronze, silver and graduate. Tel: Dave 07516 934927 www.seaforddogclub.co.uk Downs 60+ Club Sutton Corner, Seaford (Old Flint Building, grounds of Downs Leisure Centre) 10am-12 noon and 2-4pm. Mon am: Art, snooker. pm: Snooker, table tennis, board games. Tues am: Snooker, art, keep fit (10.30-11.30) pm: Board games, table tennis. Weds am: Art, snooker, choir (10.30-11.45), lunch club 12.30pm pm: Snooker, craft & chat. Thurs am: Art, board games, snooker, exercise & line dancing pm: Art, snooker. Fri am: Art, snooker pm: Table tennis Sat am: Table tennis, snooker. Occasional discussion

East Dean & Friston Gardening Club East Dean Village Hall, Gilberts Drive 2nd Fri of month: 2.15pm 4pm. Variety of guest speakers. Membership £7 per year, visitors welcome. Tel: Fran 01323 423529

French in the Cuckmere Valley Near Litlington French conversation groups led by French teacher. One-toone’s, preparation for exams, Skype lessons, proofreading, translation, French film and literary groups. For more information tel: 01323 871204/ 07903 610880 or email babkun@gmail.com Friendship The Base (next to the Salts Café), Marine Parade Thurs: 10.30am - 12 noon. We chat, enjoy music, play games and buy a drink in the café next door. £2 each week (carers free). Tel: Sam 01323 897320 Grub Club (SCDA) Denton Island Community Centre, Denton Island, Newhaven Every other Thurs morning: 9.30am - 12 noon. Learn to cook tasty dishes with a friendly team of volunteers. Meals are given to community members in need. Open to everyone. English learners welcome. 8th & 22nd Aug. Tel: 01273 519149 www.sussexcommunity.org.uk The Havens Day Clubs for Over 65s Kempton House, Peacehaven: Tues: 10am-3pm, or half day. Newhaven Age Concern Club: Weds: 10am3pm, or half days. Care, support, friendship and respite care. Run by Age UK East Sussex. Tel Nicola on 07850 987131, Lewes office 01273 476704 www.ageukeastsussex.org.uk

Heartsease Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 1st Fri of month (except August): 2.30pm. Monthly group welcoming anyone who finds themselves alone and would enjoy some social interaction. Speakers, activities, companionship and tea. Tel: John and Jill Hughes 01323 898678 HIVE Youth Club Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Fri: 7.15 - 8.45pm. (School year 7 – sixth form). Games, activities, workshops, pool, table football, table tennis, Xbox, instruments, social events, trips out, advice, encouragement & guidance. Annual membership £5 (excl. social events and trips). Term time only. Tel: 01323 896009 www. seafordbaptistchurch.org.uk Joyce Campbell Sunday Lunch Club St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Road 3rd Sunday of the month (unless otherwise stated): 1pm. A get together for lunch for senior citizens in Seaford. £6. No August lunch club, resumes 15th September. To book call June on 01323 890175. Kids Aloud Kingswell, 115-117 Vale Road (Community Church Hall) Fri: 3.45pm - 5.30pm. Free after-school activities for children aged 4-12. All welcome for games, art and stories. Tel: Tina 01323 492833. www.kings-well.org.uk/kids_ aloud.htm Know Dementia Memory Moments Café Meridian Centre, Meridian Way, P’haven Fri: 9.30am - 12.30pm. Informal café for people with dementia and their family supporter/carer. Includes tea, coffee and cake, and a little fun and laughter with games, talk, music, dance etc. Tel: 01273 494300 Email: info@ knowdementia.co.uk Learn to Cook with Fish Workshop tbc August. times and date tbc.. Contact 01273 519149 or healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk to register your interest. Lipreading Classes St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Tues:10am - 11.45am. Newcomers welcome, first session free. Great confidence

builder. Six week terms. Fee includes membership of Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club. Tel: Jenny 01273 585339 L: IVE Youth Club Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Fri: 6 - 7pm. (School year 3 - 6). Games and activities inc. pool, table football, table tennis, games consoles, craft zones, and a tuck shop. Admission £1 inc 50p worth of tuck. First week free. Term time only. Tel: 01323 896009 www. seafordbaptistchurch.org.uk Martello Rotary Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road Mon: 7.15pm for 7.45pm. Tel: 07984 581784 or email: contactseafordmartellorotary@ gmail.com. Mercread Youth Centre Mercread Road, Seaford Mon: 6pm - 7pm. Seaford Youth Forum. Tues: 3.30pm - 5.30pm. Juniors Youth Club (Year 8 & 9), £1. Weds: 3.30 - 6pm. After School Club (Year 6 & 7), £1. Thurs: 3.30pm - 5.30pm. Mercread Youth Centre Mercread Road, Seaford T.O.A.S.T. Girls Only Group, £1. 6.30pm - 8.30pm. Seniors Youth Club (Year 9+), £1. For more details contact Roger Daw on 01323 892531 National Trust Seaford Association (NTSA) Constitutional Club, Crouch Ln 3rd Wed of month: 2.30pm. Illustrated talks on subjects from Oct to March. Outings from spring to autumn plus other social and fundraising events. New members welcome. Visitors £2.50. www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/nt Newhaven & Seaford Sea Cadets The Old Church, Chapel Street, Newhaven Mon & Fri: 7pm - 9pm (seniors) Fri: 7pm - 9pm (juniors) Newhaven, Peacehaven & Seaford Lions Club White Lion Hotel, Claremont Rd 4th Thurs of month: 8pm meeting. www.npslions.co.uk Newhaven Youth Club Lewes Road Hut, Robinson Road, Newhaven Weds: 6.30-8.30pm. For young people aged 11+. Info 01273 517250 or youth@ sussexcommunity.org.uk

Probus Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Rd 2nd Tues of month: 12 noon for 12.45pm lunch. Monthly meeting with 2-course meal and speaker. Tel: 01323 899300 or 01323 896024. The Rotary Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Rd Weds: 12.45 for 1pm. Weekly meeting. Royal Antidiluvian Order of Buffaloes RAF Club, Wish Road, Eastbourne Sun: 6pm. Weekly meetings. Tel: 07766 404133 or 07709 290934 or email: dkg53@ talktalk.net The Royal Society of St George Monthly events. England’s leading patriotic society. Contact Chairman 01323 899985 or email: 514928@ talktalk.net. Seaford Afternoon Flower Club Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 3rd Thurs of month:1.30pm for a 2pm start. Talks, demos, outings, etc. Past and new members welcome. Membership £29 per year. Visitors £5 including refreshments per meeting. Tel: Mary Morris 01323 893899 or Sue Ward 01323 894848. Seaford Bonfire Society White Lion Hotel, Claremont Rd First Thurs of month: 7.30pm. Membership and open committee meeting. Email: seafordbonfire@gmail.com www.seafordbonfiresociety. co.uk Seaford Bridge Club Downs Leisure Centre Tues:1.30 - 5pm. Duplicate bridge in a friendly atmosphere for intermediates and above. Fri: 6.30 - 10pm. Duplicate bridge for intermediate and above. For further information please refer to our website www.bridgewebs.com/seaford Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane Mon: Cribbage & Line Dancing. Tues: 9.30am Slimming World. 3rd Weds: Klondyke Whist. Thurs: Tea Dance/Dance Classes. Fri & Sun: 8.15pm Bingo. Tel: 01323 890087 Seaford Evening Flower Club St Luke’s Church, Walmer Rd 1st Thurs of month: 7pm for 7.30pm demo. Affil. to NAFAS.

New members welcome. Visitors £4.50 including refreshments. Tel Marian on 01273 515544

raffle and companionship. Good access. All welcome. Enquiries to: seafordteaclub@ outlook.com

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

Seahaven (Afternoon) Trefoil Guild Afternoon Meeting St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane, off Church St. 1st Tues of month: 2.30 4.30pm. Tel: 01323 897959

Seaford Museum & Heritage Society Martello Tower Winter opening times: Saturdays: 2-4pm Sunday & bank hols: 11am4pm. Groups by appt. Archives open every 1st Sun of each month. Tel: 01323 898222 www.seafordmuseum.co.uk Seaford Quakers Seaford Little Theatre, Steyne Rd Sun: 10.30 - 11.30am. Meeting for worship followed by refreshments. All welcome. Tel Margaret Brandram on 01323 381282 Seaford Social Club for Blind & Partially Sighted People St Peter’s Hall, Belgrave Road 1st Thurs of month: 2-4pm. Entertainment and tea. Tel: ESAB 01323 832252 Seafordspirit: Seaford Independent Spiritualist Church 3 Warwick Road Tues: 7.30pm - 8.30pm Healing. Thurs: 7.30pm Divine Service. Friday: 10.30pm 12 noon Healing. Alternate Saturdays: Clairvoyant Evenings 7.30pm. Demos/ workshops see website. All welcome. Tel 01323 737407 Email: enquiries@seafordspirit. co.uk www.seafordspirit.co.uk Seaford Stamp & Postcard Club Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane 2nd Weds of month: 7.15pm. Monthly speaker. All stamp and postcard collectors welcome. Tel: 01323 492433 www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/sspc Seaford Stroke & Caring Club St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Mon: 2 - 4pm. Slides, music, quizzes, bingo, tea and homemade cakes. Some transport available. Tel: Joyce Woodgate: 01323 894547 Seaford Tea Club Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Mon: 2pm - 3.45pm. Social club for all. The aim is to combat loneliness and isolation. Tea, cakes, games,

Seahaven (Evening) Trefoil Guild Evening Meeting Downs Leisure Centre Over 60s Club 3rd Thurs of month: 7.30pm. Tel: 01323 893250 Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd 1st Friday of month: 2.15 - 4pm. Guest speakers and other activities, tea and biscuits, raffle. Local transport may be available at a small cost. Contact Pauline 01323 895216 Southdown Bridge Club 60+ Club, Downs Leisure Ctr Weds: 6.15pm for 6.30pm start. Friendly Duplicate Bridge club for improvers up. Tel: 01323 896071 Email: creamer@uwclub.net www.bridgewebs.com/ southdown The Submariners Association (Sussex Branch) Royal British Legion Club, Claremont Road 1st Fri of month: 7.45pm. For all ex and serving submariners. Tel: Harry Summerton 01323 734132 Survivors of Suicide The Matthew 25 Mission, Brodie Hall, Christ Church, Seaside, Eastbourne 2nd Mon: 7pm-8.30pm. Group for people affected by suicide. www.sussexcommunity.org.uk Sussex Army Cadet Force No. 2 Platoon (Seaford) Mercread Youth Centre, Mercread Road Mon & Weds: 7.30 - 9.30pm. For ages 12 (school year 8) to 18 yrs. For further information email kevin.falconer@serfca.org or tel: 01273 552222 Sussex Wildlife Trust Various locations in and around Seaford 1st Thurs of month:10am 3pm, Sept to May. For details tel: 07824 151935. Email: sarahquantrill@sussexwt.org.uk www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk continued...

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Sussex Wildlife Trust Youth Rangers Various locations in and around Seaford Tues:Term time only. Volunteer group for 16-25 year olds. Carry out practical conservation tasks and learn about wildlife whilst gaining valuable work experience. Email: nikkihills@sussexwt. org.uk www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk The Union Club, Seaford 1 Stafford Road A non-political social club for residents. Lounge bar, dart board, snooker table, TV screens, and events. Applications for membership all welcome. Tel 01323 890015 email: membership@ theunionclub.plus.com Wellbeing Group for Young People Denton Island Community Centre, Newhaven, BN9 9BA Tues: 4.30pm - 5.30pm starting 27th August. A 6-week group workshop focussing on self esteem, confidence, resilience, goal setting, and mental health. For young people between 12-16 years. Tel: 01273 517250. Email: youth@ sussexcommunity.org.uk Whist Drive St Thomas More Roman Catholic Church Hall, Sutton Road Thurs: 1.45pm. £2 inc. tea and biscuits. Tel: 01323 896412 Who Let the Dads Out? Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 2nd Sat of month: 9.30am 11.30am. For children 0 to 11 yrs with their dads, granddads and male carers. Tel: 01323 896009

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Clinton Centre Café Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Tues: 10am - 11.30am. Coffee/ tea and biscuit or toast and butter, £1. Tel: 01323 873262 Coffee Morning & Bring & Buy St Luke’s Church Hall, Walmer Rd Weds: 10am - 12 noon Coffee Pot Chyngton Methodist Church Hall Thurs: 10 - 11.30am. Assorted items on sale. Disabled access. Friendly atmosphere. Tel: 01323 891534

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East Dean Farmers’ Market East Dean Village Hall,Village Green Lane off Gilberts Drive Weds: 10am - 12.30pm. 01323 423481 Family Learning and Youth Activities Please call for information. Tel: 01273 517250, email: familylearning@ sussexcommunity.org.uk www.sussexcommunity.org.uk International Coffee Morning St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane 2nd & 4th Weds of month: 10.30am - 12.30pm. FebruaryDecember, term time only. Local Indoor Market Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Fri: 10.30am - 2.30pm. Local community market, formerly held at the Clinton Centre on Tuesdays. Stalls available. Email: sussexmarkets@live.co.uk Facebook: Sussex Markets Love Heart Community Café Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Thurs: 10.30am - 12.30pm. Supporting people with learning difficulties through work experience. All welcome. Fundraisers: raise funds and enhance your profile for free, any Thursday with booked slot. Tel: 01273 812976 Mitchell House Monday Tea Club 43 Lexden Drive Mon: 3 - 4.30pm. Tea, chat and a game or two. 50p and extra charge to play games (for prize funding). Tel: 01323 891804 Monday Coffee Mornings Seaford Little Theatre 4 Steyne Road Mon: 10am - 11.30am. All welcome to come and enjoy a coffee/tea with biscuits. Newhaven Country Market Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven, BN9 9LH Thursdays: 9.45am - 1pm (2pm Easter and Christmas markets). Homemade produce, free-range eggs, fresh fish, plants, crafts, café. Free parking, access for the disabled. Contact Jackie Gordon on 01323 872263. Newhaven Street Markets Newhaven High Street Thurs & Sat: 9am - 2pm. Fresh produce, bread, pastries, fish & seafood, street food, clothes, arts & crafts, household goods, fishing tackle, handmade

jewellery. For stall hire tel 01273 517544 or email:new havenmarket@outlook.com One You East Sussex Various locations Free healthy lifestyle service. Supporting East Sussex residents to eat well, move more, drink less, be smoke free and lose weight through internal programmes and 1-2-1 support. Plus free NHS health checks. To self-refer or refer a friend go online or tel: 01323 404600 www.oneyoueastsussex.org.uk Plastic Free Seaford The Seven Sisters (function room) Alfriston Road 3rd or 4th Tues: 7pm. Monthly Community Meeting for the Plastic Free Seaford campaign. All welcome. Facebook: Plastic Free Seaford Seaford Community Garden Crouch Gardens next to the Peace Garden Weds: 9.30am - 12.30pm. Sat: 10am - 12 noon. Garden open, plants and produce for sale. All welcome. www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/scg Seaford Old Town Hall Community Tea Room Church Street, Seaford Mon - Fri: 10am - 1pm. Sat: 10am - 12 noon. Come and enjoy a comfortable rest, hot drink, friendly chat. Seaford Police Neighbourhood Policing Team Meet & Greet Downs Leisure Centre Thurs: 3.30pm. Meet your local Police Community Support Officers. www.sussex.police.uk Seaford Street Markets Sutton Road 2nd & 4th Friday of the month: 9am - 1pm. www. seafordtowncouncil.gov.uk/ Street-Markets.aspx Seaford Tree Wardens Various locations 1st Saturday & 3rd Tuesday: Mornings: two-hour sessions caring for Seaford’s newly planted trees. Tools provided. For details visit the Facebook page or seafordtreewardens. wordpress.com Seahaven Storehouse Seaford Community Church, 115-117 Vale Road Thurs: 10am - 1pm. Providing basic food items to those in

need. Tel/text: 07921 844930 Email: seahavenstorehouse@ gmail.com www.kings-well.org. uk/storehouse.php Tutoring Tutor’s home in Seaford Tutoring services for primary/ secondary ages – help with building confidence, English, Maths, skills for learning, English/History to GCSE, 11+/ SATS preparation. Contact Liz Hunter (DBS checked) on 07918 127763 or 01323 893933. Email: lizthetutor@ btinternet.com

Ladies’ clubs

Bizzybirds The View, Seaford Head Golf Club, Southdown Road Monthly meetings An opportunity for business women to meet over coffee to share hints, tips and advice with occasional guest speakers and training sessions. For upcoming dates and more info visit www.bizzybirds.co.uk Blatchington Hill Townswomen’s Guild The Chapel Room, St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Road, Seaford 2nd Tues of month: 7.30pm. Members only. Membership enquiries: the.kavanaghs@ btinternet.com Inner Wheel Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road 2nd Tues of month: 7.30pm. Members only. Seaford Ladies Probus Club Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road 4th Tues of month: 12 noon for 12.30pm. Monthly lunch club for retired or semi-retired professional businesswomen. Silver service meal and local speakers. Not on in December. Tel: Liz Merritt 01323 895553 Seaford Martello WI St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane, off Church St 2nd Thurs of month: 7.30pm. New members welcome. Tel: 01273 583484, email: angeaston@sky.com Seaford NWR (National Women’s Register) Members’ homes and out and about Various days: For women who are interested in everything and talk about anything. More details visit www.nwr.org.uk or contact us directly by email: nwrseaford@gmail.com

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Seaford Sweethearts WI Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd 4th Tues of month: 8pm 10pm. For further info about attending, please email: hello@ seafordsweetheartswi.com Seaford Women’s Circle The Yurt at Florence House Last Weds of month: 7pm. Each month a different woman from the community will hold the circle or offer a talk/mini workshop. It’s a space to share and learn. All ages welcome. www.facebook.com/groups/ seafordwomenscircle Seaford Women’s Institute Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd 2nd Weds of month: 2pm. Other activities include: Mon: Art (weekly), Play Reading (fortnightly), Walking Group (fortnightly). Weds: Craft & Chat (fortnightly). Every other month: Book Reading. www.esfwi.org.uk/wis/seaford

music & drama Archway Gospelish Choir Blatchington Rd Mon: 8pm - 9.30pm. Gospel & soul-inspired music. £8.50 a session.

Archway Contemporary Choir Chyngton School, Millberg Rd Weds: 12.30pm - 2pm at Archway, 8pm - 9.30pm Everything from Ellington to Supertramp. £8.50 per session. Tel 01323 897590 www.thearchwaygroup.com Chyngton Youth Academy of Arts and Drama St James’ Trust, Blatchington Road Thurs: 4pm. Ages 5-12 Fri: 5.30pm. Ages 12-18. For drama classes contact Ellen on 07791 081935 Concentus Choir JPK Centre, 39-41 Church Street, Eastbourne Mon: 7.30pm - 9.45pm. No need to read music to join this friendly choir, which regularly sings in Seaford. Tel: Claire 07920 430162 or Sue 07789 343514. www. concentus-sings.com The Downs Singers Downs 60+ Club, Sutton Crn. Weds: 10.30am - 11.30am. Friendly. No need to read music. Tel: 01323 896422 on Tues 10am -12 noon or come on the day.

Haven Harmonies Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven BN9 9LH Mon: 7 - 9pm. Contemporary repertoire accompanied on guitar. No need to read music. £6 per session. Tel 01273 611068 or email: marianstanley43@gmail.com for more information. Michael Piraner’s Recorder Workshops The Chapel Room, St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Road 2nd Sat every month: 2pm - 4.30pm. For adults over 18 years of age. For more information, email: val. underhill@googlemail.com Play Readings at the Seaford Little Theatre 4 Steyne Road 1st Tues every month (except November): 7.30pm. Everyone welcome to join in or just listen; play readings are held in the coffee lounge. Tel: Mary 01323 351882 or email gmaryyoung@ gmail.com SBC Singers Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Weds: 7pm. New members always welcome. Tel: Peter 01273 586687 Seaford Choral Society Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Mon: 7.15 - 9.15pm New singers always welcome, no experience necessary, no audition. Tel: 01323 301683, email: info@seaford-choralsociety.com www.seafordchoral-society.com Seaford Drum Group The Archway, 1 Blatchington Rd Tues: 7pm - 9pm. Group drumming. No experience necessary, everyone welcome. Tel: Jamie 07863 159742 Seaford Folk Songs and Tunes Circle The Office Bar, Saxon Lane 1st Thurs of month: 8pm All welcome. Come along, sing, play or listen. Free entry. Seaford Handbell Ringers St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Weds: 10am - 12.30pm. For more information, tel: Margaret Hopkins 01323 325305. 1pm 3pm, tel: Jo Tigg 01323 893878. New members very welcome. Seaford Little Theatre Steyne Road Mon: 10am - 11.30am. Coffee morning for members and

potential members. Tel: Mary 01323 351882. Last Mon of month: £1 tea and toast charity breakfast. Tel: Debbie 07596 709044. Weds: 7.30pm - 10pm (except during productions). Workshop and Social Evening. Set building, prop, wardrobe and chat over a coffee.Tel: Ray 07984 280067 Seaford Musical Theatre The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane Tues & Thurs: 7.30pm. Rehearsals - new members welcome. Tel: 01323 492240 Seaford Musical Theatre Juniors The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane Weds: 6 - 8pm. Performance based learning for young people. Tel: 07468 916302 or email: Donna7of9@gmail.com Seaford Silver Band Seaford Head School, Steyne Rosd Weds: 8 - 10pm. Rehearsals. New members welcome. Tel: 01323 892424 or 07740 646386 visit www. seafordsilverband.co.uk Seaford Youth Drama Group Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd Mon: groups from 5pm. Very reasonable prices. New members welcome. Contact Chris on 01323 892023 Singing for Fun Seaford Baptist Church Weds: 11am - 12 noon. Thurs: 7 - 8pm. For adults of all ages and abilities – join us for an hour of musical fun. No need to read music. £5. Phone 01323 365495, 07799 818590 email: sallyann@ crystalclearaudio.co.uk Sound Baths The Yurt, Florence House, Southdown Road 1st and 3rd Tues of the month: Bathe in these lovely soothing sounds. Tel 07515 961327 South Downs Society of Recorder Players St James’ Trust, Blatchington Road 4th Sat of the month: 2 - 5pm. Contact the secretary, email: sdowns@srp.org.uk U3A Recorder Group St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Weds: 2 - 4pm. Tel: Val Underhill on 01323 895230 Email: val.underhill@googlemail. com Vocal Repertoire St James’ Trust, Blatchington Road Fri: 5pm for 8 - 12 year olds,

7pm for 13 to 20 year olds. Join our wonderful, talented and friendly bunch for group and solo singing sessions For more details visit: facebook.com/vocalrepertoire

Baby & Pre-School

Ante- & Postnatal Excercise Class Downs Leisure Centre, Tues: 10.45 - 11.30am. Specialist exercise class for mums to be and new mums. Crèche on site or baby welcome in class. Tel: 07901 683577 or 01323 490011 or email c.s.cornish@ hotmail.com Artsmart Pre-school Messy Play Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Mon: 11am - 12 noon. Drop in £4.50, siblings £3. Artsmart holiday workshops contact Ann on 07834 629133 or via Facebook. Baby and Toddler Experience Seaford, Lewes and Newhaven Classes for babies & toddlers to develop, learn, and have fun. Tel: 07834 231971 www.the babyandtoddlerexperience. co.uk Big Park Buggy Walk Gateway Café, Big Park, Piddinghoe Avenue, Peacehaven Weds: 10am. No need to book - just turn up. www.sussexcommunity.org.uk Jitterbugs Under 5s Denton Island Community Centre, Newhaven Fri: 9.30am - 10.30am. Term time only. Tel: 01273 517250 Email: familylearning@ sussexcommunity.org.uk Piglets Toddler Group St Thomas More Church Wednesdays: 9.30 - 11.30am. Facebook: Piglets Seaford Who Let the Dads Out? Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 2nd Sat of month: 9.30am 11.30am. Parents and toddlers group for fathers, grandfathers or male carers and their preschool children.Tel: 01323 896009

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Ballet, Tap and Modern Bond School of Dance, St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Rd Weds, Fri & Sat: from 3 years. Free trial class. Tel: 01323 492795 or 07703 485348 www.nikki-b-danceschool.co.uk Ballet,Tap, Modern & Jazz Seahaven Dance, Seaford and Newhaven Mon - Sat Contact Mechele on 07738 831616, email: info@seahavendance.co.uk www.seahavendance.co.uk Ballroom Dance Classes with Studio Tempo Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane. Thurs: 5.45pm. Beginners Sequence. 7.30pm. Beginners Ballroom. 8.30pm. Followon class. Classes also held in Newhaven. Tel: 01273 476565 Barefoot Boogaloo Hillcrest Centre, Newhaven 4th Tues of the month: 7.30 - 9.30pm. £7/£5 concs. Visit Facebook page for info. Basketball with Seahaven Force Seahaven Academy, Southdown Road, Newhaven Thurs: 7pm - 9.30pm. Adults open scrimmage (mixed). Sat: 10am - 12 noon. Open squad session 11-17 years. Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road, Seaford Sun: 11am - 1pm. Mini Ballers 6-11 years.Tel: 07900 817868 www.seahavenforce.com Body Vibes Windover Fitness, nr Alfriston Tues: 10am. Thurs: 6.30pm and 7.30pm. Tel: 01323 871554/07930 738034 Body Works Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Fri: 2pm: All age circuits, 2.45 - 4pm: Older adult stretch & tone. £5 pp. Tel: 01323 871554/07930 738034 Boxercise® Wave Leisure, Shakespeare Hall, Newhaven Mon: 7pm. Circuits and Bootcamp. Tues: 7.30pm. Cardio Padwork and Aerobox. All classes suitable for beginners. Tel: 01273 510784 or book online: www.waveleisure.co.uk Boxercise®

Constitutional Club, Seaford Sun: 10am. Mercread Youth Club, Seaford Weds: 10am Thurs: 7.30pm Thurs: 6.30pm. Indoor Boot Camp. Tel: 07904 818746

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Facebook: Fitness & Personal Training Breakfast Bootcamp The Salts Recreation Ground, Seaford Thurs: 6.30 - 7.15am. An all over body workout this class is aimed at getting you stronger, leaner and will help you burn more calories! Tel: 07989 714542 Email: steve@ whittfittraining.co.uk www.whittfittraining.co.uk Facebook: Whittfit Training, Brighton – Steve Whittemore Couch to 5K (SCDA) Denton Island Community Centre, Denton Island, Newhaven A gentle 9-week couch to 5k programme to help you start running, finishing with local parkrun. Tel: 01273 519149 or healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk Crouch Bowling Club Crouch Gardens, East Street April-Sept: Outdoor bowling club. All age groups welcome. Free coaching by qualified coaches. Oct-April: We now have an indoor season of short mat and skittles, plus an active social calendar throughout the year. Tel: 01323 654788 www. crouchbowlingclubseaford. co.uk Cycle Seahaven Various locations Organised rides for MTB and road riders of all levels of fitness and experienc. £5 per year All rides are listed on www.cycleseahaven.org.uk Denton Indoor Bowls Club Denton Island, Newhaven Mon - Sun: 9am - 7pm. New members welcome. Tel 01273 514664 Extend Activities to music, suitable for older people. Have fun while you improve your balance and mobility, with seated options. For classes and times in the area tel Sandria: 01273 514152 Flexercise Seaford Head Lower School Dance Studio, Steyne Road Tues: 6.15pm - 7.15pm. Part exercise, part dance, all fun. Tel: Margaret 07592 026814 www.fl-exercise.com Football Mercread Youth Centre, Mercread Road Tues: Lunchtime. Indoor kickabout for Seaford Head Year 7

& 8 students only. Steyne Site sports hall. 5pm - 6pm. Free kickabout for Year 7+, Downs Leisure Centre. Fri: 9 - 10pm. Football Street League session with Brighton & Hove Albion in the Community. Downs Leisure Centre, £1. Tel: 01323 892531 Forces Fit The Salts Recreation Ground Mon & Weds: 7pm Sun: 10am Free tasters available. Book online at www.forcesfit.co.uk Golf Seaford Golf Club, 111 Firle Road Learn how to play at our new academy. £50 adult/£25 under-16s for six months’ use of practice facilities, two free lessons with our PGA pro and a discount card in the clubhouse. Tel: 01323 892442 GOSH in the Havens – Walks Various Every Weds morning: Green and open spaces for health walking groups. All walks 90 minutes. Fresh air, friendly people, gentle exercise, nature and a cuppa. Contact our Health Champion Volunteer Leader Dawn Paul on 07966 842232 or email dawn. paul99@btopenworld.com. Health Walks Martello Tower/The Salts Café 10am - 11am. Health walks, Tuesdays First, third and fifth Tuesday of the month from Salts Café and second and fourth from Martello Tower. All ages and abilities welcome. Free. Tel: Lorna Neville on 01424 444675 or 07740 899559, email lorna.neville@ tcv.org.uk Holistic Core Restore St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Road Unique six-week pelvic floor and core restore exercise programme for every woman at every life stage. For info and booking, tel: Denise 07725 358811. Email: denise@ bodywisemusclecare.co.uk www.eastbourne holisticcorerestore.com Kettlercise and CoreAbility Wave Leisure, Shakespeare Hall, Newhaven Mon: 6pm. Kettlercise. All over body toning and fat burning. Tues: 6.30pm. Core-focused kettlebell and bodyweight workout. All classes suitable

for beginners. Tel: 01273 510784 or book online: www. waveleisure.co.uk Line Dancing Daytime classes for mixed abilities. Tel Val on 01323 325993 Line Dancing Mercread Youth Centre, Mercread Road Tues: 5.30 - 6.30pm Beginners, 6.30 - 7.30pm Improvers, 7.30 - 9pm Intermediates Fri: 5.30 - 6.30pm Beginners, 6.30 - 7.30pm Improvers, 7.30 - 9pm Intermediates. Tel: Gina on 01273 470456 or 07443 425621 Line Dancing with Southern Stomp Church Hall, Bramber Avenue, Peacehaven Mon: 10am - 12 noon. Morning Medley. A mix of dances for everyone. 12.30pm - 2pm. Good Beginner. Weds: 10am - 12.30pm. Improver/Easy Intermediate. Telscombe Hall, Tyedean Road, Telscombe Cliffs Tues: 7.15pm - 8.45pm. Improver. St Nicholas Church Hall, Saltdean Vale, Saltdean Thurs: 7.30pm - 9.30pm. Good Intermediate. Tel: 01273 587714 Email: southernstomp@ hotmail.co.uk www.southernstomp.com Line Dancing with Studio In Line Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane Mon 7.30pm - 10pm. All levels Downs Leisure Centre Thurs 9.30 - 10.30am. Absolute beginners, 10.30am - 12 noon. All levels. Tel: 07931 930770 Meditation & Relaxation St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Sat: 10 - 11am. The Archway, Blatchington Rd Tues: 11am -12 noon. Fri: 6 - 7pm. Tel: 01323 365802 or 07557 539507. Email: pia1807@hotmail.co.uk Meditation Group Seaford Osteopathic Clinic, Paignton House, Warwick Rd Tues: 7.30pm-8.30pm. £6. Please contact Jacqueline for details. Tel: 07963 014560 Meditation Groups Seaford Tues: 10am-12 noon & 7pm9pm. Meetings held in Ann’s home. 1 to 1 sessions, massage and life coaching also available. For further details, tel: Ann 07989 294445.

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Mums’ Fitness Mercread Centre, Mercread Road Mon: 9.30am. Burn & Tone Weds: 9.30am. Burn & Tone Fri: 9.30am. Total Toning Seaford: Tues: 9.30am. Tots and Tums Thurs: 9.30am. Tots & Tums Children welcome. £25 for 5. New members first 3 classes £10. www.facebook. com/MumsFitnessUK Tel Alex 07540 551054 Newhaven Bowling Club Fort Road, Newhaven Sat: 10am - 11.30am. Junior Bowls Club. 11.45am - lunch. #Letsplaybowls adult try-it-out sessions. Qualified coach and members to help all learn and improve. Tel: 07401663519 www.newhavenbowling club.weebly.com Nordic Walking Various locations Sat: Morning walks in Sussex. Afternoon taster/introductory sessions on the seafront. Weds: 7pm. Evening taster/ introductory sessions at Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Rd. Tel: Kathryn 01323 891492, email: kathrynmcdonald2@ googlemail.com Obstacle Course Training The Salts Recreation Ground 8.45am - 9.30am. Running, jumping, crawling, pulling, pushing, carrying and other movements to help you get stronger and fitter for your first obstacle course race. Tel: 07989 714542 Email: steve@whittfittraining.co.uk www.whittfittraining.co.uk Facebook: Whittfit Training, Brighton – Steve Whittemore Outdoor Yoga Yin in the Havens 10.30am. Feel grounded and relaxed in a natural setting whilst working on your wellbeing. Free sessions. Donations welcome. Contact jacqui.johnston@hotmail.co.uk or 07816 154644 to book. Outdoor Walks & Activities Seaford, Newhaven, Peacehaven, Eastbourne Free, informal, friendly group walks and gardening outdoor activities. Tel: 01273 519149, email: healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk www.sussexcommunity.org.uk

Pilates – Alfriston Pilates Lower Ground Floor Studio, 1-3 Dane Road Tues: 12.30 - 1.30pm. £7.50 pay as you go or £49 for 8 sessions. Have fun! Suitable for all. Contact Karen: 01273 305827 or email: karen. funandfit@gmail.com Pilates – Fitness Pilates Claremont Hall, Claremont Rd Tues: 12.30 - 1.30pm. £7.50 pay as you go or £49 for 8 sessions. Have fun! Suitable for all. Contact Karen on 01273 305827 email: karen.funandfit@ gmail.com Pilates – to raise money for the Youth Counselling Project Seaford Osteopathic Clinic Fri: 6-7pm. Run by Yoga Teacher Karen Hall. Contact 07944 785520. karenmoves@ gmail.com Pilates Mat & Barre Dance Studio. Seaford Head School, Steyne Road Thurs: 6.15pm - 7.15pm. With Karen Hall. Tel: 07944 785520 Email: karenmoves@gmail.com Pilates – Movement for Life Pilates Studio, Seaford Osteopathic Clinic,Warwick Rd Mon-Sat: daily and evening classes. Back care, Gentle and Dynamic Pilates, Reformer and Wunda Chair, Pelvic Floor Restore, Men’s Group, Yoga, Meditation, Seniors Chairbased Exercise – something for every and any body! Tel: 07944 785520 Email: karenmoves@gmail.com Premier United Girls The Salts Recreation Ground Sat: 11.30am. Fun, free football training for girls in years 3, 4 and 5, and years 6, 7 and 8. Message us on Facebook: Premier Mini Soccer School. Rural Rambles Seaford Third Thurs of the month: Free guided walks starting and finishing in Seaford. 2-3 hours. Walks also running in Newhaven and Peacehaven. Full schedule online: www. waveleisure.co.uk Scottish Country Dancing Alfriston War Memorial Hall, 4 The Tye, Alfriston Weds: 3.30pm - 5pm. Fun and laughter guaranteed. All ages and abilities welcome. No previous experience needed. Bring water and comfortable shoes. £3 per person. Email: sue_fulham@hotmail.com

Seaford & Blatchington Tennis Club Belgrave Road, Seaford The club is open 7 days a week, providing a wide variety of tennis activities. Contact membership secretary Dee Kellaway on 01323 891372. Seaford & District Folk Dance Group Sutton Hall, Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road Mon: 7.45pm. New members welcome, first visit free. Tel: Judy 01323 890759 or Pam 01273 982218 Seaford Bowling Club Chichester Road, BN25 2DT April until October: Outdoor lawn bowls, played every day. Competitive and social bowling. Very friendly atmosphere. Social events throughout the year. New members very welcome. Tel: 01323 892831 www.seafordbowlingclub.org Seaford Cricket Club Salts Recreation Ground, Park Rd All Stars 8-week cricket programme for boys and girls, 5-8 years. Junior outdoor training. Fri: 6pm-7pm. Under 10s to under 13s. 7pm-8pm. Under 14s to under 16s. Email: seanwootten@rocketmail.com Senior outdoor training Tues & Thurs: 6.30pm-8pm. Senior home matches in the Sussex League. Also Sunday and mid-week friendlies. Email: smithjps@hotmail.com. New players and beginners welcome. Seaford Kurlers Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road, Seaford Tues: 2 - 4pm. All welcome. First visit free. Contact June Wood on 01323 895376 or sally1989@tiscali.co.uk Seaford Netball Club Seaford Head Sports Hall Mon: 5pm-5.30pm: Starlets, age 7-9 (£2.50). 5.30pm-6.30pm: Shadows, age 10-12 (£3). 6.30pm-7.30pm: Shadows, age 13-15, (£3).7.30pm-9pm: Seniors (£5). New members welcome. Tel: Clare Flack: 07724 956649 Seaford Rambling Club Various locations A varied programme of walks for active people. For details tel 01323 894370 or www. seaford-rambling-club.org.uk

Seaford Rugby Football Club Salts Recreation Ground, Marine Parade Tues & Thurs: 7 - 9pm. Recruiting new players for two teams in the Sussex leagues. Come along or contact Paul Burns on 07732 202208 Seaford Rugby Football Club Junior Training Salts Recreation, Marine Parade Sun: 10.30am -12 noon. Ages ranging from 6 to 16, a friendly but ambitious squad. Come along or tel 07818 438378 Seaford Striders Running Club From Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road Mon & Weds (main night): 7pm. All ages and abilities welcome. www.seafordstriders.org.uk Seaford Traditional Folk Dance Group St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Road Wed: 10.15am-12.15pm. Our repertoire spans over 400 years of pleasurable dancing, with a focus on the 17th century. We welcome anyone interested in joining/visiting us. £4 pw. Tel: 01323 897315 SUP & Fitness Seven Sisters car park, BN25 4AD Sat: 10am. Fitness (on land), £5.11am. SUP Training, £5. 12 noon. SUP social, free. Join for 1, 2 or all 3 sessions. Tel: Sasha 07568 107963 Tai Chi Alfriston Pilates, Lower Grd Floor Studio, 1-3 Dane Rd Thurs: 12 noon - 1pm. £8 per class. Soft, slow and gentle movement suitable for all. Tel: 07971 296698 Email: audramarshall@icloud.com Walking Netball Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road, Seaford Mon: 1.45pm - 3pm. Netball but at a walking pace. Anyone can play regardless of age, ability or fitness levels. Join us for a wiggle and a giggle. Trainers recommended. Call Fran for more info on 07593 019649. Facebook: Seaford Walking Netball. Check out an introduction video on Youtube at: https://youtu.be/ qzQfnv7sFPg. Walk Your Way to Health (SCDA) Various locations on the South Downs Tues: 1pm (no dogs), 2pm (dog walkers). We invite you continued...

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to join our weekly (up to) one hour friendly walks. Walk simply for the pleasure, company and fresh air, or use this as as stepping stone to build up your strength and fitness. Tel: 01273 519149 or healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk Walking Rugby Seaford RFC, The Salts Recreation Ground, Richmond Road Sun: 10am. Fun team game accessible to people of all genders, ages and abilities. Spectators welcome. Tel: Andrew Cambridge 07724 240279 Email: seafordwalkingrugby@outlook. com www.seafordrfc.club Wave Leisure Health Walks From Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road Thurs: 10am. Tel: 01323 490011 Wutan Kung Fu & Tai Chi Chyngton Primary School, Millberg Road, Seaford Tues: 6-7pm - Family Kung Fu, adults £6, children £4. 7-8pm - Tai Chi, £7 per class or £10 both classes. Tel: 07971 296698 Email: audramarshall@icloud. com Yoga Newhaven Tues: 10am. 60+ yoga 7pm. Pranayama and meditation. Weds: 10am. Pregnancy yoga 2pm. Gentle yoga for those living with cancer, ME and heart ailments. 7pm. Classical therapeutic yoga. Thurs: 10am. Mixed abilities. New yoga studio with all equipment provided. 5-week courses for small groups with highly qualified teacher. Tel: 01273 512306 Yoga – Chair Based Yoga Seaford Osteopathic Clinic, Paignton House, Warwick Rd Tues: 1.30pm - 2.30pm. Block of 6 classes £48. Drop in £10, space permitting. Max class size 7. For those who find floor work less suitable. Gentle class for posture, increased flexibility and relaxation. Tel: Christine 07764 188615. Email: savvachristine@gmail.com Yoga Classes for the Less Able St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Rd Thurs: 11am - 12 noon. Seaford Group of Eastbourne & South Wealden Multiple Sclerosis Society. Exercises on

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floor and chair with trained yoga teacher. £5 a lesson.Tel. 01323 500932 Yoga – Himalayan Hatha Yoga Dance Studio, Seaford Head School, Steyne Road Mon: 7pm - 8.30pm. With Karen Hall. Dynamic yoga to invigorate and restore. Tel: 07944 785520 Email: karenmoves@gmail.com Yoga – In Balance Hatha Yoga WI Hall, Claremont Road Mon: 4.45pm - 6pm. Tues: 10am - 11.30am. Weds: 7pm8.15pm. Fri: 9-10.15am. Small group Hatha Yoga sessions for all abilities.1-2-1 yoga sessions can be arranged. Relaxing body massage and therapeutic sports massage also available. Tel: Sophie 07444 549859, email: inbalancesussex@gmail.com www.in-balance.org.uk Yoga Meditation Pilates Studio, Seaford Osteopathic Clinic, Warwick Road Fri: 6pm - 7pm. Unwind and look after your body and mind. Donation. Tel: 07944 785520 Email: karenmoves@gmail.com Yoga – Purrfect Yoga St James’ Clubhouse Blatchington Rd, Seaford Mon: 9.30am mixed ability yoga, 11am parent and baby yoga Tues: 6.30pm pregnancy yoga, 7.30pm mixed ability yoga The Yurt at Florence House, Southdown Road Weds: 12.50pm baby massage. 1.50pm mixed ability yoga. Thurs: 8.15am mixed ability yoga, Cradle Hill School, Lexden Rd Weds: 3.15pm children’s yoga, 4.15pm family yoga. St Thomas More Church Hall, Sutton Road Thurs: 6.20pm mixed ability yoga.Tel: Catherine 07901 683577. www.facebook. com/purrfectyoga or email c.s.cornish@hotmail.com Yoga – Samtosha Yoga Samtosha Studio, 80 Court Farm Road, Newhaven Weds: 7.30pm, Progressing in Yoga (school-term only) Thurs: 10am -11.30am. Yoga for mixed abilities. Small group class with British Wheel of Yoga Senior Teacher Trainer Janet Bond. All equipment provided. Monthly sound bath therapy sessions on Weds at 7.30pm & Sun at 2.30pm (max 10 people), £12

per person or £30 for 3 dates. Book in advance. Tel: 01273 512306 Email: samtosha4u@btinternet. com www.samtosha4u.com Yoga – Satyam Yoga Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd Thurs: 10am -11.30am. All levels of ability, beginners welcome. £40 for 5 class pass, valid for 8 weeks or £10 per class dropin. Tel: 07774 862499. www. satyamyoga.co.uk Yoga – Seahaven Yoga The Archway, 1 Blatchington Rd Sat: 9.30am. Weds: 7pm. The Anahata Health Clinic 119/120 Edward St, Brighton Weds: 10.45am. The Rendezvous, 168 South Coast Road, Peacehaven Fri: 1.30pm. Gentle traditional yoga suitable for all. Tel: 07983 622840/01323 892638 Email: seahavenyoga@btinternet.com www.seahavenyoga.co.uk Yoga – Transformation Hatha Yoga The Yurt, Florence House, Southdown Road Tues: 10am -11.30am. Bishopstone Village Hall Tues: 6.30pm -8pm. A gentle form of yoga suitable for all ages, from beginners to experienced practitioners. Tel: Susannah 07862 263869 www.breathing-spaces.com Yoga with Therese The Yurt, Florence House, Southdown Road Mon: 9.30am - 11am Thurs: 6pm - 7.30pm & 7.30pm - 9pm Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd Mon: 6.30pm - 8pm Weds: 10am - 11.30am Bishopstone Village Hall Thurs: 10.30am - 12 noon Also regular sound baths and workshops. Tel Therese on 07515 961327 or email: theresesaunders7@aol.com Yoga – Yin and Tonic St James’ Trust, 11 Blatchington Rd Thurs: 9.30am - 10.45am. Yin yoga, a gentle practice that will increase mobility, flexibility and strength. £8 drop-in, £7 concession. First session free. Tel: 07816 154644 Email: jacqui. johnston@hotmail.co.uk Zumba with Louise Zumba Fitness: Mercread Youth Club, Seaford Tues & Thurs: 10am-11am. Shimmy your way to fitness.

Zumba Gold: Mercread Youth Club, Seaford Tues & Thurs: 2pm-3pm. Peacehaven RC Church Hall, Horsham Ave Weds: 10 am-11am & 11am-12 noon. Two classes – pick which time you prefer. For those who prefer a slower-paced class. All classes £5 or £20 for 5. Contact Louise 07786 425758, johnlouisecave@gmail.com. www.louisecavefitness.co.uk

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Overeaters Anonymous A self-help group for people who wish to change their behaviour around food and eating. www.oagb.org.uk Slimming World Seaford Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane Tues: 9.30am, 11.30am. 5.30pm & 7.30pm. With Tina Simpson, tel: 07534 901591 Chyngton Methodist Church, Millberg Road Thurs: 5.30pm & 7.30pm. Emma, tel: 07790 214806 The 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan Daytime and evenings: to suit you. Scientifically proven, healthy, nutritious plan with my support and lifetime of experience. For a free consultation, call Linda Walker (Dip Hyp Dist) on 07773 000282. Weight Loss Challenge & Wellness Club WellnessWorks, Seaford Fri: 11am. £35 for 12 weeks. Free private consultation by appointment. Tel 01323 897671 Herbalife Healthy Breakfast & Sampling Free. Tel 01323 897671 Skin Care Workshop & Facial Free. Tel 01323 897671 Weight Watchers 60+ Club, Downs Leisure Ctr Sutton Road Mon: 9.45am. Join us and relax with a cup of coffee or tea. Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven Tues: 6.15pm. Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Weds: 5.45pm. Come along and learn about Smart Points. Contact 07758 653851, email: sallyevans@ weight-watchers.co.uk

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EXTENDED & WEST FACING GARDEN £350,000

An exceptionally well presented and attractive contemporary four double bedroom detached house with sea views located adjacent to Seaford’s Esplanade.

A well presented character town house located within the town centre and having a stunning south facing rear garden.

A stunning converted barn with beautiful front and side gardens, double garage and balcony overlooking the picturesque South Downs.

An extended and spacious three bedroom semi detached house located within close proximity to the town centre. No ongoing chain

EXTENDED CHALET BUNGALOW £365,000 An extended semi detached 3/4 bedroom split level bungalow with southerly rear garden.

CLOSE TO SEAFRONT £225,000

A well presented and spacious two bedroom purpose built flat with allocated parking. Ideally located for the seafront and town centre

seaford@rowlandgorringe.co.uk

01323 490680