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SEAFORD Scene August 2018 Issue 136

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to the August issue of Seaford Scene. It’s holiday time...for some of us at least. Let’s hope this summer heat wave continues until the end of the holidays, with an odd shower or two to keep the gardens happy! It’s Artwave time, and this year there are at least 11 open houses and venues in Seaford, exhibiting work from local artists and makers – what a talented lot you are! More details throughout this issue, plus other exhibitions on during this month, all on the What’s On pages, 129 to 137. Out and about, it’s St Andrew’s Summer Fête in Bishopstone on the 4th, the Seahaven Para Games at the Downs Leisure Centre on the 12th and Seaford Sounds free live open air music event on Sunday 26th. It’s the Seaford and District Horticultural Society Show on the 4th and St Andrew’s Church flower festival from Friday 31st. We have news from the Sussex Day celebrations on page 65, the Veterans & Armed Forces Day on Page 8 and an update from Seaford Museum on page 58. Find out how St John’s School is transforming lives on page 62 and we have an update on the Youth Counselling project on page 20. There’s plenty more going on for the kids too with the Sealife Family Fun Day on the 7th and a Rock Bioblitz on the 8th. All this and more, plus regular news from your local clubs and organisations. Happy holidays! Fran Tegg. Editor

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A Day in the country Cover: ‘Twisting to the Sea’ by Lindy Dunbar – Artwave: ‘Art in Vane’ at ‘Roman Vane’, Firle Road, Seaford.

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Seaford Mayor’s Garden Trail Step on to the Seaford Head Coastal Path Veterans & Armed Forces Day Seaford Striders Bond School of Dance’s Achievements Youth Counselling Project Seaford Splash! A Poet’s Favourite Village Specials Menu at Church Lane Tea Room Stafford Road Open House Artwave Festival Shore Line Summer Colour at The Crypt Fundraising Success & Art at Driftwood ‘Collectivity’ – The Sussex Arts Collective Vocal Repertoire Seaford – The Salts Skatepark Update Colour the Coast Free Art Workshops Cradle Hill Community Primary School Seaford Kurlers Seaford Baptist Singers Autumn Concert Fake News! ‘Birds on the Edge’ Exhibition Cycle Seahaven Seaford Museum & Heritage Society CLTA Receives New First Aid Kits St John’s School: Transforming Lives Sunny Seaford’s Sussex Day Celebrations Martello Rotary Seaford Afternoon Flower Club Rotary Club of Seaford Debut Novel Dunn by Seaford Author Refill Seaford and Newhaven Neighbourhood Watch Roundup Seaford Film Festival Success Seaford Choral Society There’s Big News Happening in Seaford A Czar Dropped By! WW1 Commemorations in Belgium Clifden House Flower Festival & Exhibition Spanish in the Hills A View From The Potting Shed Seaford Community Garden Seaford Tree Wardens Concentus Sings Summer Inner Wheel Club of Seaford Mayor’s Charity Golf Day 2018 Does Your Home Pass the 20 Second Test? Plastic Free Seaford Seaford Photographic Society What’s On in August? What’s On Weekly? Index of Businesses

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SEAFORD MAYOR’S GARDEN TRAIL

Sunday 10th June saw the 7th annual Mayor’s Open Garden Trail organised by Seaford gardener, Geoff Stonebanks. There were 9 gardens open on the day and the event was opened by TV presenter and awardwinning garden designer, Juliet Sargeant, fresh from her judging role on C4’s Village of the Year. The day was really hot and Geoff feared the worst. He said, ‘In this weather people usually go to the beach rather than visit gardens’. The day however broke with tradition and turned out to be the most successful trail he had organised for the Mayor, raising £2,567 for Cllr. Linda Wallraven’s charities, Teddy Treats and Seaford Museum and Heritage Society. She said, ‘I would like to thank everyone involved in helping to make this fantastic amount of money for my Mayoral Charities, to the owners of the gardens in the trail, the helpers and the general public who supported the event, without you we wouldn’t have such a successful day. A special thank you has to go to Geoff for his organisation and making sure everyone has everything they need, a lot of hard work goes on behind the scenes before and after the event. It was lovely to meet Juliet Sargeant who kindly officially opened the Mayor’s Garden Trail. The day was perfect as I visited all nine gardens and they were very different and beautiful. I ended the day with ideas for my own garden and a few extra plants.’ Geoff said ‘I was quite surprised to establish that there were over 1,200 individual garden visits through the day, the highest number in the 7 years of organising the trail.’ He offered sincere thanks to Steve and Sava from Pomegrante, for their undying support and sponsorship of the event. Four of the gardens served delicious home-made tea and cakes and over £400 was raised through sales. Ernie

Arnold at Cosy Cottage sold off some of the vintage tools that had belonged to his father and raised a good amount to add to the coffers. Helen Lawley at 30 Hawth Park Road had The Seaford Sunshine Strummers Ukulele Band playing during the day who were greatly enjoyed by the visitors. Newcomer to the trail, Helen said, ‘we greatly enjoyed the day but on Monday morning we were totally exhausted and needed a rest.’ No time to relax for Geoff however as his garden, Driftwood, was open again for The Association of Carers on 16th June and again on 19th for the National Garden Scheme. He has also recently discovered that Driftwood has been shortlisted in the 2018 Lewes District Business Awards as the Tourist Destination of the Year! Many more cakes to bake. Full details of openings at www. driftwoodbysea.co.uk

And the winners are... Cllr. Linda Wallraven, Mayor of Seaford, was delighted to present the 1st and 3rd prizes to the Mayor’s trail raffle winners on 15th June. Margaret Westwood won the £100 gardening voucher and Diane Marquess collected the 3rd prize, a bottle of bubbly. Later in the day, Trail organiser, Geoff Stonebanks presented 5-year-old Gabriel Ricardson with his prize of £50 worth of vouchers to spend in Pomegranate! Mum, Amy, was delighted to bring him along to collect the prize! Photos (top to bottom): (l-r) Mayor Linda Wallraven, Margaret Westwood, Diane Marquess; Mum Amy with 5-year-old Gabriel Ricardson.

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Step on to the Seaford Head Coastal Path Seaford Town Council offers its sincerest gratitude to the volunteers of South Downs National Park Authority who, undeterred by the searing July heatwave, installed some much-needed new steps on one of the entrances to the Seaford Head Coastal Path, by The View, at the base of Seaford Head. The volunteers worked with the Council’s Head Greenkeeper to dig out and install natural looking steps, which have already been well received by the many walkers that frequent this area on a daily basis. The footpath takes you from The View and Seaford Head Golf Course straight on to the Seaford Head Coastal Path; either taking on the exhilarating trek up Seaford Head or down to the very eastern end of the seafront, joining at Splash point, where The Shoal community bench is now situated. Or indeed vice-versa for those looking for refreshments after a coastal walk

– The View is just two minutes’ walk from the path, with plenty on offer for all. The new steps being in situ now means the path can be used all year round and is much more accessible to many people. As always, the Council urges any users of the coastal path to show the necessary caution on chalk cliffs, not going within 5 metres of the cliff edge. The Town Council offers its thanks to the volunteers; David Ashton, Martin Bridle, Steve Brookman, Jennifer Butchers, Liddy Davidson, Aled Evans, Stephen Taylor and Mick Woolgar. Photo: The new steps being installed.

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VETERANS & ARMED FORCES DAY Again this year, Seaford Town Council and the Seahaven Branch of The Royal Society of St George (RSSG) as a joint committee, arranged the Veterans and Armed Forces Day on Saturday 30th June at the Martello Fields, Seaford for the whole of the District of Lewes with surrounding towns and villages. It was a great success with the parade of Veterans and Cadets led by the Surrey and Sussex Drum and Bugle Band. Their presence setting the pace that the Chelsea Pensioners use really enhanced the whole of the parade and the following inspection. The inspecting officer was David Allam DL. As well as having been High Sheriff of East Sussex he is also Deputy Lieutenant for the County. He took the salute accompanied by Cllr Linda Wallraven, Mayor of Seaford, and Laurie Holland, President of the Seahaven Branch RSSG. The parade was commanded by Major Bob Peedle MBE, Chairman Seahaven Branch RSSG and of the Joint Committee. For the Inspection the General Salute, Last Post and Reveille were all sounded by a Trumpet Group from the Seaford Silver Band under the leadership of former Royal Tank Regiment bandsman, Christopher Goodchild. The weather was superb, what a change from the wet and drizzly time we had in 2017. The event started at 11am and closed at 4pm, during which time many people visited to witness the parade, see the stalls and view the arena events. Up front expenses for the day were met by grants from Newhaven Town Council, Newhaven Chamber of Commerce, Telscombe Town Council and the House Project Centre (Peacehaven). Surplus monies after the event are being given to the Forces Charity Combat Stress. Once again the Joint Committee extend 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. This year, not only were members of the Royal British Legion Seaford Branch, (who help to subsidise the cost of refreshments for the veterans and VIPs) and other local branches present, but we welcomed many veterans from elsewhere including members of the Eastbourne Veterans Breakfast Club. All the services were represented, Royal Navy, including Royal Marines, Army and the RAF, which is 100 years old this year. It is also 100 years since the signing of the Armistice following the First World War and this was emphasised by a TOMMY guarding the entrance to the Arena on the Day. The date 30th June is significant as it is recorded as the Day Sussex Died, the battle of Boars Head, 30th June 1916. ‘WE WILL REMEMBER THEM’. Cllr Linda Wallraven said: ‘It is a privilege for Seaford to host this event to celebrate the men and women of our Armed Forces past and present, also recognising the 100 years of the signing of the Armistice as well as the birth of the Royal Air Force. It made me very proud to watch the parade and inspect our veterans and young cadets on behalf of our town. Thank you to everyone involved making this special day possible.’ Chairman and Parade Commander, Major Bob Peedle MBE said: ‘It is so pleasing that so many from our local community get involved to help run this annual event which celebrates and commemorates those of the Armed Forces both past and present, and with the cadets on parade we are supporting the future. Reserve Saturday 29th June for next year’s event.’ For more information about the Royal Society of St George visit www.royalsocietyofstgeorge.com or on Facebook visit ‘Seahaven Branch The Royal Society of St George.’ Photos (top to bottom): At the saluting base, Laurie Holland, President Seahaven Branch The Royal Society of St George, David Allum DL, the inspecting officer and Cllr Linda Wallraven, Mayor of Seaford; The detachment of veterans marched past led by (centre front) Ray Fazzan OBE, President of Blind Veterans UK (St Dunstands) being guided by an army cadet.

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Seaford Striders Peacehaven parkrun Seaford Striders’ latest Couch to 5k (C25k) group celebrated their ‘graduation’ on Saturday16th June by running their first parkrun at Peacehaven. The event was the culmination of nine weeks of training, taking the group from walking to a non-stop 5k run.

The 19-strong Couch to 5k group were joined on the parkrun by programme volunteers who helped with pacing, plus other runners from the club. The high turnout resulted in a new club record for participation in a parkrun. With 52 runners taking part, Seaford Striders made up a third of all the runners at Peacehaven parkrun. The sea of coloured t-shirts and mention from the race director at the start meant the group could not be missed. A total of 48 runners completed the latest Couch to 5k programme. The group will now join Seaford Striders at their regular Wednesday night training sessions. Previous Couch to 5k graduates have progressed to running 10k and half marathons, as well as competing in Sussex Grand Prix events to win points for the club. The Striders also welcome runners who don’t compete, but prefer to run with a friendly, sociable group. Running the full 5k was a real achievement for Kim Rennie, who had tried running before but decided to join Couch to 5k for added motivation. Kim said: ‘One huge bonus for me is that now I want to run, rather than feel I should run. I feel more positive, focused and have more energy as a direct result of Couch to 5k. I also love my food, so running helps keep my weight in check!’ Kim was initially unsure whether she would last the duration of the course, but quickly found her fears were unfounded. ‘I really can’t believe how quickly the nine weeks passed by. I felt a real sense of achievement to be able to run 5k without stopping. I also felt a little sad as

there is a real community feel amongst the runners. The experienced Striders were absolutely amazing – they were really encouraging and supportive. They were all so friendly and approachable that it will make it easy to keep going and join in on their Wednesday training days.’ Photo: Record turnout – 52 Seaford Striders took part in Peacehaven parkrun.

Bewl 15 Mile There was little respite from the high temperatures for the 11 Seaford Striders who braved the 1st July Bewl 15 mile race. With the mercury reaching 29 degrees during the morning, there was little scope for achieving personal bests during the mainly off-road route, which forms part of the Sussex Grand Prix series of races. The trail run hugs the Bewl reservoir, giving runners a visual distraction from the hot conditions with scenic views across the water, chines and wooded areas. The route includes a number of inclines which challenged the Striders to give every last bit of energy. 741 runners completed the race, which was organised by Wadhurst Runners. First across the line for the Striders was Luke Borland in 1:56:51 and 50th overall. Joshua Nisbett completed his race in 2:02:20, with Andrew Farley in 2:13:48. Kristiane Sherry was the first lady home for the Striders, finishing the race in 2:20:34, ahead of Emily Eaton in 2:27:34. Phil Robinson crossed the line in 2:30:58, ahead of Anna Norman in 2:31:36. Ben Shorer (2:58:04) and Stephanie Cox (2:58:06) also finished the course in under three hours. Amanda Feast completed her race in 3:03:38 with Tom Roper the last Strider to finish in 3:37:30. For more information visit seafordstriders.org.uk Photo (l-r): Photo: Record turnout – 52 Seaford Striders took part in Peacehaven parkrun. Seaford Striders line up for the Bewl 15 Mile. Photo by Amanda Feast.

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YOUTH COUNSELLING PROJECT AT SEAFORD HEAD SCHOOL Last year Ofsted awarded Seaford Head School the accolade of Outstanding. A considerable factor in this recognition was the school’s awareness of the need to identify any youngster who might be miserable and self-harming, say because of bullying on social media, concerns about their physical appearance or problems at home. So when a new organisation based in Seaford, The Youth Counselling Project, asked head teacher Bob Ellis if he would allow the school to take part in a pilot scheme he readily agreed. The problem is widespread across East Sussex and a significant number of students from a school roll of 1,250 11 to 18 year olds have been referred for additional support. So far 67 students have had oneto-one counselling, 45 of these in the past year, over a series of 10 sessions, with therapists from The Youth Counselling Project.

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Mr Ellis explained: ‘We have trained a number of our support staff to intervene and support students who are facing challenges. There is some anxiety and selfconsciousness about being a teenager and young people here are better equipped to know where to go for support. Our ‘Outstanding’ judgment reflects our drive to make the community aware and to ensure that all our students receive the best possible provision,’ he added, commenting on what he called ‘frightening’ statistics about child deprivation. Schools, he said, were having to do more and more because outside agencies were doing less and less. Mr Ellis continued, ‘This project is focused on our school. We have good transition arrangements with the primary schools to make sure young people are supported from starting at primary until they leave us at the age of 18. Resources are very tight. Although there’s a cost, there’s a bigger one in not dealing with the issue, with an impact on the children, the school and on family life. It’s always important to engage with parents. You want family support.’ But what if the trouble stems from home? ‘You are in loco parentis. If there is a serious safeguarding issue then you have to involve external agencies.’ The key to the success of this initiative is engaging with families and the wider community. For a head teacher whose school is achieving remarkable exam results, his next remarks were surprising. ‘Speaking to other East Sussex Heads it’s apparent that GCSEs and A Levels are putting increasing demands on our children. The number of exams that students sit has increased by 40%. We invest in activities to develop students’ resilience. Exams are extremely important so you have to give them the skills to be able to approach the assessments with confidence and not fearful of failing. We emphasise the importance of making good choices. It’s about academic success and also about engaging with your community.’ Examples of pressure included A Level exam takers completing a paper and going straight onto Twitter to

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The Youth Counselling Project is run by volunteers who are raising funds to provide a current target of 15 children a term with 10 therapy sessions each, costing £400 per youngster. For more about The Youth Counselling Project go to www.tycp.org.uk Photo: Seaford Head School head teacher Bob Ellis spoke about the pilot scheme when he attended a fund-raising party at Florence House.

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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.

Drama

Seaford Little Theatre is staging the Terence Rattigan comedy drama In Praise of Love from Friday 27th July until Saturday 4th August at 7.45pm, Saturday 28th July being a 2.30pm matinée only. Directed by Margaret Kennedy, deception is the linchpin of the action in this piece based on the relationship of a fatally ill wife and her ineffectual husband, loosely inspired by the truelife relationship between the actor Rex Harrison and his actress wife Kay Kendall. In the play, the couple are transformed into the egotistical left-wing literary critic Sebastian and his East European refugee wife Lydia. A comedy of misunderstanding builds into layers of suspense. For those whose summer has lost a little sparkle with no Rude Mechanicals at the Crouch, this hysterically funny group is performing Oberon’s Cure at The Tye, Alfriston on Wednesday 1st August at 7.30pm, picnics from 6pm.

Gardens

Geoff Stonebanks is having his final National Gardens Scheme opening on Sunday 5th August from 11am until 5pm, but he will also be open for Artwave, see below. His coastal garden is at Driftwood, 4 Marine Drive, Bishopstone.

Music and comedy

The Neal Richardson Trio will be playing Splash Point Jazz at The View, Seaford Head Golf Club on Sunday 5th August from 5pm, and also at this venue, on Friday 17th August from 8pm, will be the hilarious Julie Jepson and her latest line-up of talent for Comedy Seaford. Tickets for both events are £10.

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Ten local women are hanging an exhibition called Colour Wave at Arts@theCrypt from Saturday 27th July until 2nd August. The work covers styles from contemporary to traditional, with abstracts, landscapes, local scenes and

three-dimensional crafts. On Saturday 4th August from 10.30am until 12.30pm, Modern Makers is holding a course at the gallery on drawing from the imagination. The £20 cost includes materials. Stonecross Painting Group takes over the gallery from 5th until 10th August, and Seaford Art Club hang their work from 17th to 23rd August, the beginning of Artwave, see below. Then it’s a quick turnaround so Sussex Arts Collective can show their paintings, sculpture and craft from 25th August until 2nd September with an exhibition called Collectivity!

Art Wave

The big event for August is of course Artwave, from the 18th until 2nd September when Open Houses fling open their doors on various days over the three weekends to display local artwork. Follow the well-signed trail to visit favourites like 54 Stafford Road, displaying many arts and crafts, Art in Vane in Firle Road where there will be art, music, a creative writing workshop and Wendy’s delicious cakes, and to Driftwood to see garden sculpture among the flowers. At the time of writing the brochure wasn’t out but I believe there are new venues this year too, so pop along to the Tourist Information Office in Church Street to pick up a copy of the trail.

Cinema

After the fun of the film festival, see page 87. Seaford Community Cinema is taking a break through August but gets underway on Thursday 6th September with an NT Live production of Julie, adapted from Strindberg’s Miss Julie, with another NT Live screening, on Thursday 27th September, of Shakespeare’s King Lear. Films for September – and at the time of writing the programme was still being finalised – may include Phantom Thread or Grease Live. More on what’s on at the Barn Theatre in next month’s Seaford Scene by which time the September to December season will have been confirmed. All I can say for now is that there are some great movies coming up! If I’m missing out events please email me at andrealhargreaves@btinternet.com by the beginning of the previous month. Photos Grease Live at Seaford Community Cinema.

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A poet’s Favourite Village: Bishopstone in the 1790s A poem was written about Bishopstone and the landscape round it in 1800 and published in 1810. It has become increasingly rare. Now – after 200 years – it is available again in a new edition. At the time of the French Revolution, the vicar of Bishopstone was James Hurdis (right), a conservative figure who wrote poetry in the established English pastoral style. In 1792 this anti-revolutionary by chance found himself in London having dinner with the great English firebrand Tom Paine, who had been partly responsible for inciting the American War of Independence. The evening did not go well, and Hurdis later wrote a bad-tempered letter about Paine

to his friend, the poet William Cowper. Paine’s complexion, he sneered, was ‘the colour of a Seville orange’. Shortly after that, Hurdis wrote his masterpiece, a long poem called The Favourite Village, as a tribute to Bishopstone where he grew up. It is full of idyllic and nostalgic descriptions of the changing landscape of valley and downland from Newhaven to Seaford Head, capped by its ‘withered turban of perished heath’. It tells us what it was like to live here over 200 years ago; ‘A lovely paradise, where all is fresh, All fair and flourishing.’ We catch glimpses of village life; a mother making a paper hat for her carol-singing son, boys sliding on a frozen pond, a group of noisy village women (‘weeding dames’) working out in the fields, a farmer’s wife bleaching home-made cloth on the village green, a child chasing a butterfly, a sleeping cat. He describes fleets of warships out in Seaford Bay – a reminder that there was a war on. This poem has become a rare book. Now, after 200 years, you can read it in an inexpensive and attractive new modern edition, illustrated with engravings from Hurdis’s time. The poem is prefaced by a new biography of Hurdis and an introduction to the poem by local historian Rodney Castleden. The Favourite Village is available at Seaford Museum and from Rodney Castleden, Rookery Cottage, Seaford BN25 2AJ at £8.95. Add £3 for postage. Alternatively, Rodney will deliver free in Seaford and Bishopstone by arrangement.

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Serving homemade artisan ice cream and other desserts, including waffles, cakes, sundaes and milkshakes! Doggy Ice Cream, Gluten free + vegan options available and 550ml tubs are available for take away.

We also cater for parties, weddings, and events with our ice cream tricycle!

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The Flying Fish A Relaxing Pub in the Heart of Denton Serving food seven days a week French Evening Last Tuesday of the Month Quiz Night Every Wednesday from 8pm

Phone us 01273 515440

Visit Us 42 Denton Road, Denton, East Sussex BN9 0QB

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STAFFORD ROAD OPEN HOUSE ARTWAVE FESTIVAL 2018

11am- 5pm, 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th, 27th, August, 1st, 2nd September, 54 Stafford Road, Seaford BN25 1UB This year we celebrate our 10th anniversary! Since our arrival in Seaford 10 years ago, we have converted the downstairs of our home into an art gallery to showcase the work of up to 23 artists at a time. Over 8,000 visitors have come to our house during the Artwave Festivals to enjoy and buy high quality art and craft. The art on show has ranged from wood turning to textile art and the hallmark of our open house has always been quality and originality. This year we are delighted to welcome six new artists. Our conservatory will be awash with colour as we showcase Yvonne Goddard’s beautiful, free standing, stained glass panels and mosaics. We are proud to be showing Sue Casebourne’s woodcuts, Lino Prints and needle felted animals that somehow magically capture the playful humour of the animal kingdom. Those who love jewellery will have the stunning silver and copper creations from Liz Cottingham as well as crystal bracelets by Robin Shell, made to enhance wellbeing and reduce stress. The Little Seaford Soap Factory is back with us after a brief sojourn, and will be offering handmade soaps and candles. Diane Costello is with us again this year with her amazing range of shoppers made from exotic fabrics. Lisa Taylor will show both her very individual wood craft as well as her paintings. Janina Chowaniec is new to our house and will be showing

both paintings and her stunningly, lyrical ceramics. Jacky O’Callaghan’s upcycled, hand painted French furniture needs no introduction. Anyone looking for small, uniquely decorated pieces for their home need look no further. Palo Almond, also new this year is exhibiting work inspired by her love of light as it reflects and interacts with Nature. Marion Prentice needs no introduction; her elegant prints capture the beauty of the countryside as only she can. Marion will also have mixed media planets inspired by photographs sent back from space. Alongside her, we have Linda Wells who is somehow able to create vibrant, rich landscapes and cards with felt and collage. Robin will have a selection of hand painted stationery and a newcomer to our house Emma Baker will present delightfully hand drawn greeting cards. In her paintings, Robin has continued her quest to find new ways to show the differing moods of the sea through mixed media on silk. Most of our painters will also be selling greeting cards. Andrew McDonnell will be showing work that explores a connection to ancient thought, things lost and half remembered. Last but never least, we are thrilled to welcome Kim Hutchinson’s photography. Kim’s photographs are both stunning and highly original; we are proud to be able to show her work on our flyer. Finally, Vinyl Mike will be in the shed again selling his wide and eclectic range of records and Robin will be selling designer women’s clothes. For more information go to www. staffordroadopenhouse.blogspot.com or email me, Robin, on robinshell@easy.com Photos clockwise from top right: Works by Palo Almond; Andrew McDonnell; Marion Prentice; Kim Hutchinson; Jacky O’Callaghan; Janina Chowaniec; Diane Costello.

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Stafford Road Open House

10TH ANNIVERSARY! August 18th 19th 25th 26th 27th september 1st 2nd 11am–5pm 54 Stafford Rd, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 1UB Ceramics Collage Healing crystals Handmade soaps & candles Hand designed stationery Fabric bags Felted animals Linocuts Paintings Prints Photography Stained glass & mosaics Silver jewellery Textile art Upcycled French furniture Woodcraft PLUS: vinyl records & second-hand designer women’s clothes Refreshments

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Artists & Makers Trails across Lewes, Newhaven, Seaford and the surrounding villages

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SHORE LINE

We are an eclectic group of artists all living along the south coast from Folkestone to Seaford. As a group of friends, mostly retired, we could fool you into thinking our art will be staid. Not in any way could it be thought of other than innovative and experimental.

An eclectic group of artists With talents stretching from Folkestone, Hastings and Bexhill on Sea to Seaford. Art in mixed media and three dimensional. A thought provoking exhibition not to be missed!

We all meet regularly to work out of the studio at the Jerwood Gallery in Hastings, a midway point for everyone. We are exhibiting for the first time at the Crypt, with its beautiful flint gallery and 13th-century undercroft. We hope it will be the first of many chances to exhibit here. The work is in mixed media, some two- and three-dimensional art, as well as collage and print examples. Contributing artists include Ann BarnesCrowe, Miriam Cobrin, Brenda Pallant, David Reeves, Jenny Wilcox and Carol Trimbee. A visit to this exhibition will, we hope, leave you moved, bewildered, intrigued and enchanted; maybe even wanting to know more. Carol Trimbee can be contacted at: trimbeeinteriors@btinternet.com 10.30am - 4pm, Friday 7th - Thursday 13th September, Arts@The Crypt, 23 Church Stret, Seaford.

The Crypt Gallery

23 Church Street, Seaford BN25 1HD 7th to 13th September. 10.30am to 4pm Five minutes from the railway station.

Artist Open House 16 Hill Rise, Bishopstone Seaford, BN25 2UA Anthony Morgan-Jones again invites you to his home and studio to see his watercolour and oil paintings of the coast, sea, South Downs, Dieppe together with historic marine paintings including Thames spritsail sailing barges and Newhaven Harbour. 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 Society of Sussex Painters, Sculptors, and print Makers, founded 95 years ago. Tom Morgan-Jones is an illustrator of books – mainly for children, and schools; board and card games. Recently published is ‘Norman the Norman from Normandy’ written by Philip Ardagh. He is also showing ‘The Red Dread’ which he has written and illustrated this year. Items will be on show and for sale. Refreshments will be available on the patio with views over the sea. Proceeds will be donated to the upkeep of Seaford Parish church.

11am to 5pm August Bank Holiday Weekend Sat 25th, Sun 26th & Mon 27th and Sat 1st & Sun 2nd September

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Summer colour at the Crypt Colour is just the thing to brighten up Summer. So why not explore the full spectrum at the Seaford Art Club exhibition at the Crypt Gallery from 27th July to 2nd August where more than 100 paintings and artworks will be on show from many of the Art Club’s 60 talented members. Most have been producing pictures and artwork for much of their lives, and get better and better year on year. They not only include some talented amateurs but also former professionals in art and design, some who worked for marketing and design bureaux, some teaching and lecturing as well as professional illustrators – so the quality is high. That said, art is personal which is why everyone has their preference for the subjects they create and the mediums they use, and it’s this diversity that makes this exhibition special. For example, paintings vary from works in watercolour, acrylic, oils and pastel, while one artist even forms pictures from wool. Decorative patchwork, woodwork and sculpture will also be on show. So note it in your diary and put some colour in your life. Doors open between 10am to 4pm and the exhibition closes at 1pm on 2nd August.

FUNDRAISING SUCCESS AND ART AT DRIFTWOOD

Last month saw Driftwood garden top the £100,000 raised for charity. Quite a milestone in its 10th year of opening to the public. It has had a very successful Summer with visitors from Dublin, Sweden and the States, to name but a few. If you have missed seeing the garden it has one final open day on 5th August for the National Garden Scheme, before Geoff Stonebanks gets it all ready for the 10th Artwave event to be held in the garden from 18th August. This year there are 14 different artists’ work on show, see inside cover of this issue for full details. Most importantly, 5 of the group are showing for the very first time in the garden. As always, Geoff has cajoled many of the artists to donate pieces of their work for the grand raffle, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. The prizes range from a £400 ceramic fossil birdbath to garden decorations for £15, quite a range. See the full list of prizes at www.driftwoodartwave.co.uk. The winners will be drawn on the final day of the event at 4pm on 2nd September. All tickets just £1. More importantly you can also enjoy Geoff ’s delicious home-made tea and cake in the garden while you are perusing the art. All proceeds from this go to Macmillan as well. You may well be eating the 7,500th piece of cake that Geoff has cooked to date. Go along and enjoy the art and cake! Open 11am to 5pm each weekend.

Hand Painted Original Caricatures by Lesley Harvey The ideal Birthday, Anniversary present or just to make a friend smile! A4 in a frame £45. Animal portraits £40. All I need is a clear photo and a few details.

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‘Collectivity!’ – The Sussex Arts Collective

Artwave 2018 Exhibition: 10.30am - 5pm, Saturday 25th August – Sunday 2nd September, Arts@theCrypt, 23 Church Rd ‘Collectivity!’ is what happens when the Sussex Arts Collective gather together to stage one of their stunning and award winning exhibitions that combines fine art gallery and craft fair: sculptors; painters; fine art printmakers; jewellers of all kinds; and makers in ceramics, textiles, wood and glass all under one roof. Founder Phil Duncan has been long associated with Artwave, first exhibiting back in 1996 at his own artist’s open house and at the Westgate Chapel in Lewes. It was at his artist’s open house that he later introduced the Sussex Arts Collective as a group in 2006. During the show many new affiliates join the long list of highly regarded members. There will be forty members’ work on display so there is plenty for you to enjoy seeing and tempt you to make a purchase. Arts@theCrypt itself is well worth visiting. Encompassing a medieval undercroft and within sight of one of Sussex’s most iconic views, the gallery is easily accessible. There is plenty of nearby free on-street parking; the A259 coast road is moments away as is the railway station, and bus stops for the 12 and 13 from Brighton and Eastbourne. This eminent group are regular visitors to Arts@theCrypt. Their spectacular 2017 Christmas show ‘Buon Natale!’ went down a storm. Photos: Jan Mnich shell group; Victor Stuart Graham Houses; Pierrot brooch by Nick Orsborn. To advertise in Seaford Scene please call 01273 710793 or email fran@seafordscene.co.uk

SINGING FOR FUN

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For adults of all ages and abilities Like to sing for the sheer joy of it? ...then join us each week for an hour of musical fun!

Thursdays 7pm – 8pm

Seaford Baptist Church – Price £5 No need to read music and words are provided!

Please contact Sally-Ann Fatkin Landline: 01323 365 495 Mobile: 07799 818 590

Email: sallyann@crystalclearaudio.co.uk

AUTUMN CONCERT Seaford Baptist Church Belgrave Road

Sat. 1st September

7pm – 9.30pm refreshments &

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We started Vocal Repertoire to create an enviroment where young people could get the opportunity to sing and perform. We encourage and nurture their progress from sometimes shy children into confident and inspiring artists. With a focus on learning the mechanics of the vocal chords and how to present themselves on stage, we are seeing some amazing progress among our members. Our two incredibly talented teachers are sisters Brieanne and Rochelle, who welcome and guide our young performers in an incredibly positive way. During the changeover from juniors to seniors, we are sometimes treated to a performance from them as Country blues artists Meraki. If your child would like to come along for a free taster session please contact us on facebook.com/ vocalrepertoire. Age groups are from 8 to 12 years for juniors and 13 to 20 years for seniors. Already this year we have played some amazing festivals, with so many more already booked. This is such a rewarding group, for not only our members but all behind the scenes. A lot more to come... Photo: Members of Vocal Repertoire perform on stage.

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Seaford – The Salts Skatepark Update Seaford Town Council has received many requests to provide the Town with a state of the art skate park. As a result the Town Council successfully campaigned to secure £165,000 of Section 106 funding from the new housing development at Martello Mews opposite the train station. However, this funding does not get paid to Seaford Town Council immediately but instead when the housing development is well progressed. The

invoice for payment has recently been issued. Payment should be made soon.

Colour the Coast Free Art workshops

It was decided to ask local users and Seaford what they want at the skate park once this funding had been promised and to allow users to choose their preferred skatepark of three submissions. A preferred design was chosen, and Canvas were awarded the contract to deliver the new skatepark once the funding was in place.

1st & 2nd September, Mercread Youth Centre, Mercread Road, BN25 1AB

It was made clear during the consultation that the skatepark could not be built until these funds were in hand and that the Town Council would also have to look for a further £35,000 grant achieve the £200,000 cost of the park selected by local skaters. The Town Council has therefore applied for a grant via Veolia for the additional £35,000 but unfortunately this was not awarded. Council staff are therefore looking at alternative ways of funding this shortfall as soon as possible.

Quiet Zone Workshop: 10.30am - 11.30am* Children’s Art Workshops: 12.30pm - 5pm* *Online advance booking essential: www.wearescip. co.uk Celebrate Artwave 2018 by joining SCIP (Seaford Contemporary Illustrators and Printmakers) for an hour of messy fun where children and their grownups, have the chance to decorate their own mini Seaford Beach hut or cheeky seagull in these unique free workshops. Painting, printing, sticking and drawing – whichever way you want to create, they will provide all the materials for you to decorate your unique artworks! You may also want to add to their giant mural of the Seaford promenade. Add yourself, friends and family to the colourful coastal creation. Suitable for ages 3+, with free quiet zone sessions available each morning for children with learning disabilities. Please note that parents must stay with their children at all times.

It would not be appropriate to start work on the facility until after the summer period in any event as the area will be out for use for at least two months. It is hoped therefore to complete the works over the winter of 2018/19 subject to securing the additional funding required. This will mean the facility will be available for use in the spring of 2019. If further information is required and/or you may have ideas for sponsorship or fundraising for this project, please contact Seaford Town Council Projects and Facilities Manager Tony Jackson by email to tony. jackson@seafordtowncouncil.gov.uk, phone 01323 895046 or post Seaford Town Council, 37 Church Street, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 1HG. Please keep checking Seaford Town Council’s website and social media for further updates. Photo: Canvas’s design for the skatepark.

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Cradle Hill Community Primary School is 50 years old this year! Calling all ex pupils and staff Cradle Hill will be celebrating its 50th anniversary this September and would like to invite ex pupils and staff back to the school for a fun afternoon of remembering the days when you would go to school when there were no mobile phones and no internet! You walked to and from school enjoying flying saucer sweets, Smiths crisps and the Milky Bar Kid was on the TV. You played with Action Man, Sindy, Troll Dolls and Simon Says toys and didnâ€™t know what a computer was. After your tea of instant mash, spam fritters and angel delight for pudding you sat with your parents and siblings to watch your favourite programmes of Playschool and The Clangers, and as you got older a special treat was to watch the Six Million Dollar Man. If you remember all of this or even the 80s, 90s and 00s and you went to Cradle Hill Community Primary School as a pupil or staff member since 1968, then

we would like to invite you to our 50th anniversary afternoon. If you would like to be included in the celebrations please contact the school office on office@cradlehill.e-sussex.sch.uk or call us on 01323 892773 and ask for Lisa. Photo: Cradle Hill netball team, 1991 and Cradle Hill pupils taking part in Red Nose Day.

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Hi everybody

It is summer holiday time once again. I hope that you all have a good time whether it is home or away. In Seaford we all live in a beautiful part of the country anyway, so a holiday at home gives us the opportunity to ‘pretend’ to be visitors in our own area and visit all the attractions that we do not normally go to. Try it. The annual Wave Leisure Paragames takes place in August on Sunday 12th. Members from Seaford Kurlers will there to help with the scoring and help the competitors. This event is usually well attended and is certainly a fun occasion.. Seaford Kurlers normally have an annual Tournament. This year, due to circumstances, it may not happen. Hopefully, next year will see it return. After all the strenuous activity of the World Cup and Wimbledon, maybe you would like to take part in a sport that is not quite demanding. Try new age kurling. Seaford Kurlers meet every Tuesday from 2pm until 4pm. Annual Membership is £5 and the weekly subs are £2.50. We have a social side to the club where we have an annual Christmas Lunch and a coach trip every year. Contact June Wood, Secretary, Tel 01323 895376 Email: sally1989@tiscali.co.uk

Don’t Forget... St Andrew’s Bishopstone SUMMER FÊTE

12 noon to 4pm, Saturday 4th August Fancy Dress Parade for under 10s (registration 12.05pm), judged by The Lord Lieutenant of East Sussex and Mrs Field from 12.15pm to 12.30pm. Dog Show (registration from 12.15pm). Punch & Judy, Seaford Silver Band, Pop-up Singers, stalls, refreshments, and plenty of parking. Come and enjoy a Family Fun Day. Enquiries to Jim Taylor 01323 490038 or Vi Roberts 01323 896343

Anxiety?? Dare 2 Connect is a new womens support group based in Seaford, East Sussex Email for more information: dare2connectrd@gmail.com

SEAFORD BAPTIST CHURCH SINGERS 2018 CONCERTs We gave a successful Spring Concert, which seems a distant memory now that Summer has fully arrived in the glorious sunshine of June. In the first half of our concert there were many well known favourites, like ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ and ‘Chattanooga Choo Choo’ (with which the audience enthusiastically joined in). We also had a wide range of talented soloists to enjoy. Isabel Hoyle, only 8 years old, and Fearghus Beauchamp, 13 years old, won everyone’s hearts with their solos. Isabel played two flute pieces and Fearghus played a flute piece and sang Edelweiss. It was hard not to clap along to the lovely rhythms and tunes played on the accordion by Jonathan Adams. We also had two piano soloists, Graham Tucker played ‘Misty’ and an improvised jazz piece, while Rosemary Kemp sensitively performed some Rachmaninov. In the second half we performed music to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus at Easter with some classic songs including the Hallelujah Chorus. We also sang some contemporary music and there were 2 moving duets by Ali and Graham tucker and Rosemary and Tom Batts.

Autumn CONCERT

On Saturday 1st September we are holding our Autumn Concert at Seaford Baptist Church, belgrave Road, with our usual eclectic mix of music and performers. Do come along and enjoy a fun night out.

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ROTTINGDEAN WHITEWAY CENTRE ADULT EDUCATION & LEISURE COURSES 2018-19 Autumn Term: September 24th – December 7th

ART & CRAFT/LEISURE/SKILLS

Drawing & Painting – Beginners & Improvers; Life Drawing & Portraiture; Sketching & Drawing; Painting Three Ways; Marine & Landscape Watercolour Technique; Stained Glass Art – Beginners, Improvers & Intermediate; IT Workshop; Accelerated Bridge Lessons; Writers’ Workshop; DreamWorks: an Introduction to Cinema

HISTORY/ARCHAEOLOGY/ARTS

Britain Between the Wars; Sussex Prehistory; Sussex at Work; Chamber Music: the Inside Story; Death, Disaster & Mayhem: Opera in the 19th Century; British Art 1940-2018; Modernity to Globalisation: 1918 to 2018

RELIGION/PHILOSOPHY/ISSUES

Buddhism and Meditation; Why Should I be Governed?; Burning Issues of the Day

LANGUAGES

French - Beginners, Lower Intermediate, Intermediate, Advanced; Spanish - Beginners, Lower Intermediate, Upper Intermediate; Classical Challenges; Italian – Beginners, Language & Culture (Intermediate); Lingua, Cultura e Film Italiani Fees: £84 per term, except £70 IT Workshop (£70) & Stained Glass (£94)

Full details available at the Centre, local and central libraries, and at rwc.org.uk. Enquiries 07913 753 493

FAKE NEWS!

Have you heard that the Downs 60 Plus Club is closing? Well it’s just not true. This popular club which is run from a flint building in the grounds of the Downs Leisure Centre is still very much “up as running”, as indeed it has been for the past 50 years. It is a social and activities club which is open 6 days a week with a list of sessions including Snooker, Table Tennis, Cards, Board Games, Exercise and Keep Fit, Rummkub, Scrabble, Art and Choir. In fact, the club is seeking new members. For just £55 you can enjoy a year’s membership and go to as many sessions as you wish, with nothing more to pay. (One or two have a waiting list.) There is even a Wednesday lunch club which is payable weekly. To find out more visit www.seaford60plusclub.yolasite. com or call 01323 891935 or pop in on a Tuesday between 10am and 12 noon. P.S. we may be relocating but not for about two years...and not far!

STONE CROSS PAINTING GROUp exhibition 6th – 10th August 2018

Arts@The Crypt – 25 Church Street Seaford, East Sussex BN25 1HE The group is a mixture of professional and leisure painters which started in 2006 This is your chance to attend the annual exhibition of our members work.

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The Union Club Seaford

Established 1901 A non political social club for the residents of Seaford and surrounding area’s, run for the benefit of it’s subscribing members.

Club facilities include: A cosy and comfortable lounge bar serving Harvey’s ales, lager, cider, wines and spirits. A full size snooker table, beautifully maintained in a bespoke snooker room. Snooker competitions. Dart Board TV screens for selected sporting events. Events held throughout the year. The Club welcomes individual applications for membership from male or female applicants as well as from couples. Please ask for details, at the bar between 6 - 8pm (not Sun)

The Union Club 1 Stafford Road, Seaford BN25 1UH 01323 890015 email: membership@theunionclub.plus.com

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Claremont Interiors Claremont Interiors will give you an unique experience â€“ with your expectations and our family of professionals, we can create the perfect blend.

Our Design Bianca with you, the customer, will create the ideal layout. Our work and creations Malcolm will give you a high-quality, tailor made kitchen, bedroom or home study. Our installation Kieran and Kiefer will install your furniture to an absolute perfect finish. Our finish and Pride An ecstatic customer with a dream kitchen, bedroom or home study!

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‘Birds on the Edge’ Exhibition by Sussex photographer Wednesday 27th June - Sunday 5th August Birling Gap National Trust Visitor Centre, Beachy Head Rd, East Dean, BN20 0AB Sussex photographer, Trevor Dickens, is holding his debut exhibition showcasing the cliffs at Seaford Head as they have never been seen before. kittiwake ‘Birds on the Edge’ draws you into the wonderful intimacy of the bird life on the blustery cliff edges with huge photographs of the cliffs and kittiwake colony in unprecedented detail.The remarkable habitat within these rapidly eroding cliffs goes mostly unseen with its many facets, layers of flint and intriguing colours of mineral, flora and fauna. Adults can be seen caring for chicks on precarious ledges, as well as taking on fearsome fights with ravens and skuas to protect them. Trevor Dickens, says: ‘I’ve lived in East Sussex for over 20 years and have always been so captivated by the beauty of the coastline, as well as being a bird lover. I wanted to create a series of images that shows the grandeur of these iconic cliffs and the detail of the kittiwake colony. It was crucial to capture the series from a distance to appear ‘face on’, thus grasping the sheer magnitude of the landscape. Thankfully the Spit Head at Seaford Head provided the platform, and the high quality optics enabled me to capture crystal clear images’. To capture the beauty and life within these iconic chalk cliffs at such scale, Dickens uses a technique called ‘digiscoping’. This combines three crucial elements: a very good camera, a high-powered telescope and software capable of stitching a series of images together. The pieces that sit at the heart of this exhibition stand at 1.8 metres tall and are made up of up to 160 images each, taken through a high powered Swarovski Spotting scope. The resolution allows the images to be enlarged to life size whilst retaining the intricate detail. Dickens adds: ‘To my knowledge digiscoping hasn’t been used in this way before and it’s been such an enjoyable project, so it’s great to see it all come together, with the support of the National Trust, Swarovski Optik and local Seaford photoshop FOTOBOX.’

Peter Antoniou, Country Manager, Swarovski Optik UK & Rep of Ireland, comments: ‘The outstanding images of the cliffs with the kittiwake colony in ‘Birds on the Edge’ exhibition holds so much detail that is never normally seen. By using our powerful Swarovski ATS Spotting scope as a telephoto lens and combining multiple images into a single ultra high resolution photograph, Trevor is able to display the stunning detail of the cliff and colony.’ The kittiwake was recently added to the list of birds considered to be facing the risk of global extinction, and according to the RSPB numbers have declined by approximately 40% since the 1970s. The colony at Seaford Head is the largest between Lincolnshire and Dorset. Natasha Sharma, Visitor Centre Manager of National Trust Centre at Birling Gap, comments: ‘We are delighted to host the Birds on the Edge exhibition and collaborate with Trevor to highlight the importance of conserving such amazing creatures. The National Trust’s help to manage marine habitats including parts of the Beachy Head Marine Conservation Zone, Cuckmere Valley and Birling Gap. This work will help support the kittiwake colonies at Seaford Head and other wildlife. The vivid detail of the images help to showcase the intricacies of the environment and the delicacy of the habitat that we’re working to preserve. Do please come and visit us, it’s free!’ Nigel Trigwell, Managing Director, Fotobox Seaford, comments: ‘As a local high quality supplier of photographic services we have been serving the local community for 27 years. Producing images for exhibition requires close contact with the photographer and a very high standard. Trevor has used our services over a number of years and we are delighted to support him and his impressive images in this important local exhibition.’ In addition to the images of the cliff face, Dickens’ other work exhibited shows some local birds such as short eared owls from the Pevensey Levels and some images taken in Skomer including puffins and little owls. Photo: Image of kittiwakes from Birds on the Edge.

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involve a short, supervised session on flat, hazard-free ground. Health Rides are typically an hour to 90 minutes long on gentle, rolling terrain. Their purpose is to increase fitness and confidence. The Rural Ride lasts 90 minutes to 3 hours. These are public rides; you don’t have to be a member of Cycle Seahaven to cycle on them. However, all riders must wear a helmet. Details of all our rides are published on the ‘Rides and Events’ calendar on our website (www.cycleseahaven.org.uk). We look forward to welcoming you on your first ride. Ladies’ Rides are held once a month throughout the summer to encourage more women to cycle. These are short rides to local tea rooms where we have plenty of time for friendly chat. Non-members are welcome; we would love to meet you. Sarah Winser and Kate Carver will be your ride leaders. On 19th May, eight ladies dressed in red, white and blue, cycled from the Martello Tower to Litlington Tea Rooms to celebrate Prince Harry’s marriage to Meghan Markle. There was a warm welcome from staff, who had set the table ready for our cream tea. Please check the Rides Calendar on our website for further details of Ladies Rides.

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Cycle Seahaven’s designated charity this year is Cycling without Age (CWA). It’s an initiative that was started in Copenhagen in 2012 and now operates in 38 countries. The aim, through the use of trishaws, is to take elderly people for rides to enjoy the fresh air and the community around them. It was trialled in Seaford along the promenade a few months ago and was favourably received by local people. Pete Tattam (founder of Cycling Without Age – Seaford) and Mary Hawes (fundraiser) have been working hard within the local community to raise money for Seaford’s first Trishaw. After just a few months they have almost achieved their fund-raising target of £8,000, the cost of a new trishaw. Photo: Riders enjoy a cream tea at Litlington Tea Rooms.

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SEAFORD MUSEUM & HERITAGE SOCIETY In mid-July work was due to have started on the final stages of the Museum’s Improved Access Project. There is about four weeks’ work to be done in the Moat area including the bridge foundations and the removal of a section of the parapet wall on the road elevation of the Tower to allow access to the bridge and the installation of the new gates. Local contractor, P Webb of Peacehaven has been appointed to complete this phase of the work. In early July several of the Museum Trustees visited the mid-Sussex workshop where Millimetre, the company responsible for the bridge and gates, was manufacturing and pre-fabricating the many

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CTLA RECEIVES NEW FIRST AID KITS CTLA has received new First Aid kits for their 22 buses from the Seahaven Branch of The Royal Society of St George (RSSG). On Monday 18th June, Branch President RSSG, Laurie Holland, and Chairman Bob Peedle MBE attended the Hillcrest Centre in Newhaven to visit the headquarters of the Community Transport for the Lewes Area to receive a guided tour and briefing from Paula Woolven, the Manager. Later they joined Louise Botting, the Customer Advisor and Cameron Bryant, a student from Plumpton College on work placement, outside, where the buses were on display. Cameron had previously found some of the First Aid kits were out of date or had items missing, so a request was made to the Seahaven Branch RSSG for new kits. CTLA is a vital local charity providing transport where public transport does not meet the need, and last year carried over 80,000 passengers. Many elderly people, or those with disabilities were helped where otherwise they may have been housebound. CTLA gives these people a valuable social outlet, providing transport to the shops, hospitals or GP surgeries. Outside, President Laurie presented some of the kits to Louise Botting.

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Runners, walkers and cyclists helped to raise over £1,500 for the British Heart Foundation (BHF) by taking part in The Triple Challenge in early June. The weather was hot and sunny and over 100 people took to the South Downs in the event organised by the Martello Rotary Club. Participants had the option of running a trail half marathon, cycling a 20- or 30-mile course, or walking a 7- or 13-mile route. This is the third year of the Triple Challenge and so far it has raised more than £3,500 for BHF. Event organiser Martin Baldwin said, ‘Along with everyone at the Martello Rotary Club, I’m very grateful to everyone for raising money to help other people affected by heart conditions. I would like to thank the following people whose support helped in the event’s success: Peter White (Town Crier), Mr Cycles Seaford, David Jordan Estate Agents, The Sussex Sign Company, Morrisons and Bethcooks.co.uk. Also a huge thank you to all the Marshals who gave their time to ensure that the event ran safely.’ Nicky Seevaraj, the fundraising manager for BHF said, ‘Every three minutes someone loses their life to heart and circulatory disease, devastating the lives of those they leave behind. Thanks to the generosity of the Martello Rotary Club, the BHF will be able to continue funding the research that is central to discovering new treatments. Every pound raised by this event will help fund ground-breaking discoveries and identify new treatments that could help save more people from the devastating effects of heart disease.’

A new President takes office

All change please! It’s a new Rotary year and the Martello club has a new President, Alastair Bruce, who has taken over from John Windsor. Alastair said, ‘It is a great honour for me to be taking on this role

and I am looking forward to serving the Club in the year ahead.’ Our picture shows PresidentElect Rodney Reed, President Alastair Bruce and Vice-President Sylvia Lord.

Rotarian of the Year Members had voted, now it was time to reveal the winner, and it was Rodney Reed. Rodney is also the President Elect in 2018/19 and takes over as President in June 2019.

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The club had a visit from Honorary Member Michele Spencer PHF to update us about the activities of CTAS (Community Training and Support) which works in Nepal with projects supplying clean drinking water to remote villages, and in education, where a modest amount of money by our standards will go a very long way. The challenges presented by the laying of pipework for drinking water and sanitation are ‘interesting’, as the roads are not exactly in pristine condition, and there is also the problem of pumping water uphill with a spasmodic power supply! The Annapurna Rotary Club had sent us a khata – a yellow scarf – which is traditionally given at ceremonies and occasions; it symbolises a mark of respect. This was presented to Alastair, who wore it for the rest of the meeting, and very fetching it looked too! President Alastair presented Michelle with a cheque for £1,258 which she was very pleased to receive. The Martello Rotary Club meets on Monday evenings at Seaford Golf Club and welcomes new members. For more information email: seafordmartellorotary @gmail.com or text 07984 581784. Photos:(clockwise from top right): (l-r) President-Elect Rodney Reed, President Alastair Bruce, Vice-President Sylvia Lord; President Alastair with Michele Spencer of CTAS; Town Crier Peter White starts the Triple Challenge event.

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

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Seaford Afternoon Flower Club We meet this month on Thursday 16th August when the afternoon will be spent completing an Imposed Workshop. Members will be given flowers and mechanics to make a design suggested by the demonstrator. It is always fascinating to see the variety of interpretations our talented members can create. The competition this month is ‘A Seascape’, which is Rychlinski Flyer:Layout 8 3/11/14 10:59 Page 1 so appropriate for our location in Seaford and some of the wonderful weather we have been having over the summer.

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ROTARY CLUB OF SEAFORD

A Tale of Two Boot Fairs

The Rotary Boot, Craft and Produce Fair held on Sunday 3rd June was the most successful Seaford Rotary Club Boot Fair with the largest number of stalls and greatest income from a single fair. The April fair was a record April fair with 79 stalls, which exceeded the greatest number of stalls (61) in 2017. At the May fair there were 84 stalls, believed then to be the highest number at a Rotary fair, resulting in our 2nd highest ever income. But the June fair made it a hat trick of recordbreaking fairs in 2018 with 96 stalls, confirmed as the highest at a Seaford Rotary Boot fair, and our greatest income (including vendor donations, collection buckets and the Rotary stall) of over £1,100 from our Sunday fairs. No doubt the forecast of a dry warm sunny day, confirmed by bright sun in the early continuous azure morning sky was critical in seducing the large number of stall holders and tempting Seafordians to explore the fair. Maybe the last day of the school half term, maybe the size of the pitches or that the Rotary boot fair is less expensive than neighbouring fairs were factors. Comments from stallholders indicated that they appreciate the good organisation and the well-defined generous pitches. Nevertheless, on the first Sunday in June there were insufficient pitches marked out for the late comers, so we improvised by using unmarked spaces at the town end of the Martello Field and expanding the two lanes of stalls into 3 lanes. The weather was hot and dry on Sunday 1st July. After the record-breaking Rotary Boot, Craft and Produce Fair in June, it was not expected that this fair would scale the same heights. Although the number of stalls (68) was the lowest this year, nevertheless the number of stall holders was still greater than the most successful fair in 2017. Why such a fall in the number of stalls? Quite possibly the hot weather may have been a deterrent and the

nearby sea more attractive. Were many potential stallholders on holiday? Several the stallholders remarked that the sun was making it uncomfortable – we can’t win! The sales at the Rotary stall were the lowest, apart from October 2017, for the last 2 years, possibly because many good quality items – especially large items – have been sold at previous fairs. All the money raised will be put to good use for charitable causes. An immense gratitude goes to all those who attended the fairs, whether stall holders or members of the public, you all helped to make these fairs such a success. Rotary Club of Seaford would welcome donations of items that can be sold at the Rotary stall. Should you wish to provide a donation, please contact the Club at www.seafordrotary.org.uk/contact.php. Rotary Club of Seaford hopes to see you again on 5th August at the next Boot, Craft and Produce Fair to be held at West Martello Field.

President’s Award

Each year, the President of Seaford Rotary Club chooses a charity that he favours to present the annual £1,000 Seaford Rotary award. This year there was a break with tradition as two charities were selected by President Mike Roper. The charities selected were SASBAH, the Sussex Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (www. sasbah.org.uk) and the Now Charity (www.nowcharity. org.uk). Both charities visited the club in the Presidential year to give a talk on their work. President Mike Roper visited the SASBAH premises in Gun Hill, Horam, on Monday 11th June to present them with a cheque for £500. The friendly team of volunteers was delighted to see him, and he met a group of hard working people. Photos (top to bottom) At the June Boot Fair; Mike Roper presenting a cheque to Claire Bryant and SASBAH. volunteers.

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On Thursday 21st June, President Mike Roper met with Kevin Bottrell from the Now Charity at their Eastbourne premises, where they carry out training, to present him with a cheque for £500.

Change of President

Each year at the end of June, Seaford Rotary Club changes its Club President. On Saturday 30th June, club members and their wives, partners and guests met at Seaford Golf Club to see outgoing President Mike Roper hand over the Presidential jewel of office to Steven Willox and to enjoy an Italian buffet.

which has such a history of serving the community. I look round this room and see so many people committed to help others by giving up their time and working hard on our activities, but I also see people who laugh together and enjoy the fellowship of completing tasks and events to a high standard. I look forward to another wonderful year for the Rotary Club of Seaford and our numbers getting closer to or reaching, 50 and for our Rotary to engage our motto ‘Service before Self ’.’ Rotary Club of Seaford which meets Wednesday lunchtime at Seaford Golf Club welcomes new members. For more information contact us on www. seafordrotary.org.uk/contact.php Photo: President Steven Willox giving his address.

After the dinner, the outgoing President gave his review of his year in office in which he said: ‘Last year the overall theme of Rotary International was ‘Making a Difference’ and we have made a difference within our community. When I reflect on the achievements from my year I realise just how much effort, hard work, commitment and enthusiasm is given by our members. ‘By far the biggest change we implemented is our Business Partnership Scheme, with 40 local businesses now on board. I sincerely thank everyone involved in setting up this scheme. ‘We experienced records takings from our recent Car Boot, Craft and Produce Fairs, and ran our Charity Raffle in two supermarkets – Lidl and Morrisons. More change came when we took over the running of the town’s French and Italian Street Markets. ‘As your outgoing President, I thank you all from the bottom of my heart for your excellent support. Our Club is in very good shape and we have strong committees to take us forward into the new Rotary year. I feel immense pride for being your President during the year.’ Outgoing President Mike Roper handed over the Presidential chains of office to Steven Willox, President of the Rotary Club of Seaford for Rotary Year 2018/19 and hoped that he would have a wonderful year. Incoming President Steven Willox said in his address: ‘It is a considerable honour for me to stand here in front of you as the next President of this wonderful club

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Debut novel Dunn by Seaford author, Kay Jay

But what are therapy cults, and why is she writing novels about them, anyway? A bit of background… Back in 2004 I was thoroughly miserable. Fortunately, none of the events in Dunn actually happened to me. I just met someone who unintentionally made my life worse, and they knew someone who had. And so, the idea germinated. It just took a while to get the story right in between working full time and having a baby. As the name suggests therapy cults are generally selling some kind of treatment, so they’re targeting vulnerable people. The Salvation Program in Dunn is based on a psychotherapy cult – many of which seem to be, basically, pyramid schemes. About the book… I have a confession. My main character Aidan Dunn is a bit of an idiot. That was intentional because I get fed up with reading books about bad things happening to nice people. Bad things happen to nice people in reality. It was more fun to write about horrible things happening to dubious people. The book is really about what makes people horrible and how manipulative schemes can target anyone – nice, horrible, or in between. That’s not to say that I don’t like Aidan…after the awful upbringing I gave him, it’s hard to not to sympathise. Dunn is available as an eBook and in paperback through Amazon, Troubador publishing (https://www.troubador. co.uk/bookshop/crime-and-thrillers/dunn/), and numerous other online retailers. The paperback will also be available online from Waterstones on 28th July 2018. The author… is a working mum from Seaford who is currently writing a teen adventure-fantasy series (which is totally different to Dunn and nice for a change). Please see my website, blog, and Twitter for details: https://www. kayjayauthor.com/ https://kayjay.blog/ https://twitter.com/ KayJay9651

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Neighbourhood Watch Roundup There have been numerous reports of quite ugly confrontations between adults and youngsters which we as NHW feel is a wholly unnecessary conflict. We are so lucky to live in such a beautiful part of the world and in summertime particularly, have the pleasure of near endless outdoor activities to enjoy. All of us. Respect engenders respect and as an adult, if another adult walked up to me on the beach and gave me a mouthful of lip before even saying hello, they would, in all likelihood, get a mouthful back again. We just wouldn’t do it. We wouldn’t treat another adult with such disrespect and poor manners. Why then, should youngsters not deserve the same respect? If we want our youngsters to grow up to be respectful and responsible adults, proud of their town and caring of each other and their environment, we as adults have to stop treating them like second-class citizens. Continually tell youngsters that they are worthless, and they will behave worthlessly. A particularly horrible incident happened recently where an adult male, took it upon himself to verbally abuse, and then physically threaten, a group of 13 and 14 year old girls and boys on the beach. It escalated to the point that older teens intervened to ask the man to cool it down as the group he was offering to smack were just children. His vitriol was then turned onto the older teens, one of whom was so alarmed that he called the Police. This same teen was then offered a smack by the adult male who really should know better and the nett result was an afternoon thoroughly spoiled by an abject lack of respect all round. Sadly, the lasting consequence of this incident is the mistrust and dislike re-entrenched between the youths and the adults of our beautiful town. On chatting to a cross section of youngsters (I invariably have a house full of teenage boys, thank

heavens, only two of which are my own), the feedback on how they feel is alarming. As adults, we need to sit up and take heed. Without exception, they all feel unwanted by the adults of Seaford. They feel it doesn’t matter if they are good or bad kids; they are treated as if they are louts regardless. Youth is so fleeting. We should be encouraging our youth to be joyful and carefree. The pressure on our youth is overwhelming. We have no idea what each one is dealing with at home, at school or on a personal level and we have to be considerate and cognisant of the fact that each one of us is fighting our own private battles. There is an added complexity of exceptionally difficult peer relationships with bullying rife. How awful then, to have pretty much every adult scowl at you in your own town. What an indictment on us as the example setters that our youth feel so very insignificant. Painting all youngsters with the same brush because of the misbehaviour of a few is wholly unfair and we risk marginalising our youth completely. It has to start with us, the grownups, and we have to embody the change we want to see in both attitude and behaviour. A smile, a friendly greeting, some encouragement given, and praise where it is due. And we have to persevere. It’s more than a gap we have to bridge, it’s a canyon. By speaking to youngsters the same way we would speak to another adult, we are already making strides. Show an interest in what our youth is up to, and in return, we may make new friends and learn a thing or two about what faces them as young people. And if perchance we should come across youngsters behaving badly, then we should do the right thing – phone their parents, and in absence of parents, phone Operation Blitz. As a parent I can assure one and all, if my sons are acting out, I want to know about it. I don’t want to hear that my sons were offered a smack by a belligerent stranger on the beach. Being a Good Neighbour is about respect. It starts with each one of us. Be kind, be considerate and over time, we will all be treated with kindness and consideration. That builds a strong and cohesive community and a strong and cohesive community builds, as a consequence, a safe and happy place to live, work and visit, for everyone.

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Save the Date:

Be A Good Neighbour Expo â€“ 7pm on 25th September 2018 at St Leonards Parish Hall, Church Lane, Seaford. All are welcome and the more the merrier. Come and see what our Community and Safety organisations are up to. No RSVP is necessary, and refreshments will be served. Just a reminder that we have plenty of No Cold Calling decals available for anyone who would like one. Please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to S&BNHW, 37 Church Street, Seaford, BN25 1HG and we will post one out to you. We also have our own secure post box and information stand at the Police Station where you can pick up a free decal. You can join the Neighbourhood Watch by visiting our website www.sandbnhw.org or by dropping an email to members@sandbnhw.co.uk or by popping into the police station for a form. Join us on Facebook www.facebook.com/sandbnhw for regular updates and alerts. Have a beautiful and happy Summer, Seaford. Be generous with your smiles, the sunscreen, and above all, be safe. To advertise in Seaford Scene please call 01273 710793 or email fran@seafordscene.co.uk

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Seaford’s first film festival was a rip-roaring success, with some full houses and a finale which saw families picnicking in the grounds of Florence House to watch Beauty and the Beast on a giant LED screen and adults thrilling to the exploits of Thelma and Louise. The first two days last weekend included a Big Scream event so parents and carers could sit in the Barn Theatre in comfort to watch a film with babies on laps, and a Saturday matinée for children to attend the Singalong version of Frozen. On the Sunday there was a ‘golden oldie’, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, to appeal to older movie goers. Workshops between the 11 feature-length films took place over the three days.

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SEAFORD CHORAL SOCIETY

‘Wow, what was that?’ said a stunned audience member after the recent Summer concert. Well, to explain, it was a choir full of happy, confident singers enjoying themselves, boosted by the faces of the audience. Maybe Seaford Choral Society is best known for powerful renditions of oratorios and masses. This concert demonstrated that it can do much more than that.

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‘The best SCS concert ever’ was another quote. It began with Grieg’s setting of an old plainsong hymn and finished with a rousing Oom Pah Pah medley from Oliver, with something for everyone in between. The audience joined in with the chorus of Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls and helped to clap in rhythm with Mairi’s Wedding. Rebecca Anstey enchanted everyone with an amazing Mozart solo and Stanford’s The Blue Bird with the choir accompanying. One complaint was that the concert had created earworms. One person Toora-Loora-Loora’d all night (King’s Singers’ Irish Lullaby) whilst another walked about reviewing the situation everywhere he went (Fagin in Oliver). Others commented on the quartet The Girl That I Love, a round that finished in a very unexpected way. The concert was a taste of things to come. A number of exciting concerts spanning many eras and styles are planned. Open your diary at 24th November and make sure to reserve it for the next concert. In the same venue, Seaford Baptist Church, the concert will be the society’s first audio-visual experience and will commemorate the end of WW1 and the Suffragette movement. Karl Jenkins’ The Armed Man will feature heavily but there will be so much more, with support from the children of Seaford Primary School once again. The first rehearsal will be on Monday 3rd September at 6:30pm in Seaford Baptist Church. Why not come along and see what all the fuss is about? We have members from 16 to 95 and they are a friendly bunch. 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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There’s big news happening in Seaford Jermyn & Sons have been serving the local community in Seaford and surrounding areas for over 40 years. Thus one could state the case that they have become part of the fabric of the town. Managing Director, Tim Jermyn opened up his Seaford car dealership in 1977, initially as a Citroen Main Dealer, but soon made the move to become a Ford Dealer in 1979. To this day Jermyn & Sons continue as a Ford Authorised Service Repairer, with Ford trained technicians and the ability to carry out warranty or service when you need it. There’s big news for the people of Seaford as Tim has secured the exciting MG franchise and thus in doing so has become the only MG Dealer throughout the whole of Sussex. Tim has recognised the history behind the iconic MG octagonal badge and believes that it is once again a motoring force to be reckoned with. Jermyn & Sons are still an independent family run business, priding themselves on maintaining their original goals. They continue to offer great value and customer service by putting their customer aftercare first! They truly understand times are changing and plan to stay up to date without comprising on their founding goals. Tim and his knowledgeable team would like to invite you and your family to come into their Showroom, located a stone’s throw away from Seaford Railway Station, in Claremont Road, to view the amazing range of brand new MG cars. This new MG range of affordable vehicles includes the stylishly compact MG ZS SUV with its full 7 years / 80,000 miles warranty – priced from only £12,495; the sporty family fun MG GS SUV – priced from just £15,095; and the trendy but affordable MG3 with its ultra-low insurance – priced from only £8,695. Check out Jermyn & Sons opening times and drop into the showroom for further information.

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A Czar Dropped By! In 1814 Czar Alexander I and his sister Caterina, Grand Duchess of Oldenburg, were in London to celebrate victory in the recent Napoleonic war. Alexander was eager to build peace in Europe to ensure such a war would never happen again. A group of Quakers (aka ‘Friends’) made an appointment with the Czar to offer support and explain their commitment to peace. Alexander didn’t keep that initial appointment with the Quakers (they met later), instead he asked to visit a Quaker meeting for worship, and so, on the 14th of June 1814, Alexander, Caterina and a retinue of nobles entered St Martin’s Lane (now Westminster) meeting to worship with Quakers. After the meeting, Alexander expressed a desire to visit a Quaker home. The Czar was to travel back to Russia via Petworth House (there is a picture of his visit in the house), Brighton and Newhaven and eventually Dover. A visit to John Glaisyer’s house in Brighton was arranged, but sightseeing crowds eager to glimpse of the Czar made the visit impossible. After Newhaven, the Czar’s coach went through Lewes and Amberstone, where he saw a family in traditional Quaker dress in their garden. John Glaisyer wrote afterwards: ‘Thou will be pleased to learn that the Emperor was not willing readily to give up his wish to see a Friend’s family. Nathaniel Rickman and his wife, were standing at their own gate, to see the Emperor pass; he seeing they had the appearance of Friends, desired the driver to stop [and] requested liberty to go into the house [they] were accordingly conducted into the principle apartments, the neatness of which they praised.’ After touring the Rickmans’ home, the Czar and the Duchess returned to the parlour for refreshments while the Czar related his Quaker encounters in London. In the house was a young Quaker, Mary Deane, governess to the Rickman children, who wrote a breathless account of the meeting to her parents.

‘The 27th [is] a day I shall remember, for I received a shake of the hand from an Emperor, and a kiss from [a] Grand duchess. They have won our hearts we shall never forget them. The Emperor is a very handsome man, and when he rose to take leave of us, [he] could not be more affectionate. The Emperor said… “Remember me to your brothers and friends. We are going into Russia but you will not forget us.” [He] was dressed in a plain brown coat, of the English make, and the duchess in a lustre and shawl, [and] a bonnet and feather half a yard high. Their coachman was the drollest looking man I ever saw [with] a long beard. I carried him out some ale, upon which he brushed the dust off his beard, patted his breast and bowed. The Foreign carriages are the ugliest things I ever saw for such great folks. Farewell! I shall always use that word, because the Emperor and duchess did.’ Bill Chadkirk Photo: Courtesy of wikipedia.org

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Local Members of The Royal British Legion to Represent Seaford at WW1 Comemmorations in Belgium Stuart Digby-Clarke and Frank Holland will travel to Europe for The Royal British Legion’s Great Pilgrimage 90, 5th-9th August 2018. Members of the Seaford branch of The Royal British Legion are to join thousands on a pilgrimage of Remembrance to World War One battlefield that culminates in a parade and ceremony in Ypres as part of the end of the First World War centenary commemorations this August. The Royal British Legion event, known as Great Pilgrimage 90 (GP90), takes place between the 5th and 9th of August and will be one of the largest in the charity’s history. GP90 will mark 90 years since the original Royal British Legion Pilgrimage in 1928, which saw 11,000 World War One veterans and war widows visit the battlefields of the Somme in France and Ypres in Belgium, a decade after the conflict ended. That Pilgrimage culminated in a march through Ypres to the Commonwealth War Grave

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Commission’s Menin Gate Memorial for a ceremony to commemorate the launch of The Hundred Days Offensive and in remembrance of those who never returned. Local Legion members, Stuart Digby-Clarke and Frank Holland will represent the Seaford Branch and the local community at the event, as Standard Bearer and wreath layer respectively. Stuart and Frank will tour some of the same battlefields and cemeteries visited by those on the 1928 Pilgrimage, before marching along the original route through Ypres, to the Menin Gate on the 8th August, bearing their branch standard and a wreath. They will join more than 2,200 other Legion representatives and dignitaries, including Civic and military guests from the UK, Commonwealth and Northern Europe who are taking part. Once at the Menin Gate, Frank will lay a wreath on behalf of the Seaford community. Ken Jupp, Master Mariner of the Seaford Branch of The Royal British Legion, comments: ‘Great Pilgrimage 90 is a unique opportunity for the Legion community to come together and bear our Standards along the same route in Ypres taken 90 years earlier by the veterans and widows of the First World War. The Seaford Branch looks forward to proudly representing Seaford at the event.’ As local champions of Remembrance, the Seaford Branch of The Royal British Legion is looking to work in partnership with their community to bring their unique Remembrance message to the Menin Gate, on their wreath, where it will be displayed in a wreath installation for viewing by the general public until the end of August. The parade will start at midday and we encourage the public to make the trip across to Ypres for the 8th August and fill the Market Square to watch the parade, Hundred Days Offensive ceremony and then enjoy an afternoon of musical entertainment including The Central Band of the Royal British Legion. If you want to find out more about GP90 or your local Royal British Legion branch, then please contact Ken Jupp.

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THE IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL STIMULATION IN ELDERLY CARE This is a particularly important issue in Seaford as the area has been identified as a dementia hotspot in the UK. For the elderly, particularly those with dementia, keeping active, engaged and socially stimulated is incredibly important. Social interaction is what older people really need, said Nial Joyce of Clifden House Dementia Care Centre. Deena McCormack, activity coordinator at Clifden House, Seaford, advises a minimum of one outing or stimulating activity a day in order to maintain optimum physical and mental health benefits. “When people are well stimulated and live meaningful lives, they’re going to eat well. They’re then at less risk of dehydration and falling, therefore happier and, of course, it lowers the risk of hospital admission,” said Deena. From trips to Eastbourne bandstand and fireworks display, to leisurely garden walks, painting and afternoon tea dances, Clifden House residents benefit from gentle stimulation and lots of variety – which is the spice of life.

On 7th September, Clifden House is also having a visiting farm come to the Claremont Road dementia care centre. The Millers Ark Farm, complete with donkeys, goats, geese, chickens and much more, will bring the sights, sounds and experiences of the farmyard to the heart of the home. Clifden has also invited a local nursery school to come on the day to experience the farm too. “Intergenerational social time has been proven to add value to both the old and young, and at Clifden House we like to develop opportunities, like the visiting farm, to create these perfect opportunities for the benefit of all,” comments Nial. The concept of intergenerational care began in 1976 when a nursery school and a care home were combined in Tokyo. Since then, there have been successful schemes across Europe, Australia and the US.

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Spanish in the hills For those of you who like walking and have studied some Spanish but struggle to put it into practice, there is a one- week programme running in the Andalucian hills of the Sierra de Aracena from 15th-19th October this year. Morning classes will give you lots of fun practice in speaking, and in the afternoons there are guided walks in the gentle hills of this lovely, little known Natural Park. The area is undeveloped, with pretty white villages scattered between expanses of olive, sweet chestnut and oak trees. It is famous for its Jabugo ham, from the Iberian Blackfoot pig, which feasts on the sierra acorns. The course is run by Caroline Filby, a long-time language teacher and trainer who moves between Seaford and

Fri 31st Aug, Sat 1st and Sun 2nd Sept St Andrew’s Church, Bishopstone

The ancient church of St Andrew’s is steeped in 1,300 years of history, and throughout its life it has been cared for and loved from generation to generation. This year’s Flower Festival and Exhibition is taking the opportunity of illustrating the diverse and interesting lives of former Bishopstone residents during the last 200 years. One of the residents, Revd James Hurdis, was Vicar of Bishopstone 1791 to 1800 and from his famous poem ‘The Favourite Village’ comes the line ‘All is hush’d’, which is the theme of the Festival. The many flower arrangements in the church will be depicting the lives of some of the past residents, and the exhibition in the hall will portray their interesting lives and backgrounds of their times. Refreshment will be available in the hall and parking near the church. Opening times: Fri 31st Aug 10am - 5pm Sat 1st Sept 10am - 5pm + 7pm in church, an hour’s talk by Kevin Gordon on ‘Sussex Suffragettes’ Sun 2nd Sept 12 noon to 6pm Sung Evensong.

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Fuchsias are seen in bloom from summer through to autumn and look good as part of summer bedding, grown in containers and hanging baskets. Most fuchsias are hardy, tolerating the winter weather. They have attractive, pendant, colourful flowers of varying pinks, creams and mauves. The name fuchsia came from the 16th-century botanist Leonhart Fuchs who called the vivid purplish red colour fuchsia; the plant took on the same name. Magenta is in fact the same colour and is interchangeable with fuchsia. There are several tricks to keep fuchsias blooming – plant in premium quality soil, don’t overwater, watch for fuchsia gall mites and remove affected plants immediately, pinch back the stems after they have produced flowers, this will produce more blooms. Fuchsias will reward you all summer long.

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n May we were wishing the rain would stop as everywhere was so wet but, as I write this, several weeks have passed without any rain at all. We are all wishing for a downpour, but of course during the night so we can still enjoy sunshine by day. Whereas it is nice to see the sun day after day, our gardens are as dry as dust and hard to get even a trowel into the soil, regular watering is required but this is never as good as a heavy downpour of rain. Extreme hot weather can affect plants and crops, some seeds will not germinate if they get too hot. Most plants can tolerate temperatures of up to 90ºF and grow faster. Extreme heat though in a greenhouse for example can slow growth and increase moisture loss. Very hot soil will also hamper plant growth. Leaves will wilt and droop when the air is hot and dry as the quantity of water in the roots reduces. By now watering cans will have been well used but with warnings on reducing our water use, what else can we do? Various ways to

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MEMBERS’ NOTICE BOARD The 4th August is the 116th Horticultural Society show, at Seaford Head School, Arundel Road, when members and the general public can exhibit their flowers, plants and crops in the classes listed in the schedule. Please complete your entry forms as early as possible – the deadline is Wednesday 1st August, 5pm. All the information is in the schedule or on the website. The show is open to the public from 1.30pm - 4pm. Entry is £1, children free. All are welcome to visit the show, there will be various stalls, a raffle and refreshments. Membership fees for 2019 can be paid during the afternoon.

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The difficulty of writing this a month ahead is that in horticultural terms most things have happened, which is all very well if you are reporting events but not a lot of use if you want to talk about techniques. This line of thought came about while on the first Wednesday of July we were watching Katie write up an ever-increasing list of jobs to do in our garden at the Crouch. In view of it being such a long one, what a good thing that one item read, ‘Nurture new volunteers,’ in this case Ann and Phil. With so much to do perhaps, as one wit observed during an all-too-short tea break, ‘Perhaps we could propagate them.’ In other words, a hearty welcome to both of you! Among the instructions to cut back, pull out, snip to the ground and deadhead was one apparent contradiction: ‘Dead-head all roses except Rosa rugosa.’ Why? Back to Katie for the answer: ‘Don’t take the heads off because it will produce lovely hips in autumn.’ Of course! Meanwhile volunteers were kept out of mischief cutting back euphorbia in the grass bed, cutting thalictrum and aquilegia to the ground, pulling out macleaya, cutting back geraniums hard in the hope that they will rally for a second flowering, thinning apples to two per bunch, pulling out salvias in the hellebore bead and dead-heading hemerocallis. Phew! While all this was going on pupils from Chyngton Primary School were being shown the delights of the garden, particularly the new children’s area and the wildlife pond by John and Natasha. They loved the palmate newts

Natasha fished out for them to inspect. And speaking of Natasha, she and James were also busy devising a new irrigation system for the half of the garden that was not already being watered via soaker hose. James said, ‘It will be operated via a timer set for dawn and dusk.’ A few weeks back, 151 visitors to our garden helped the National Garden Scheme’s Seaford trail raise a total of more than £2,000, thanks to our Mandy, Mike, Stan and Natasha. And some of you will no doubt have heard our own Bob Flowerdews, aka Mike and Allison, talking horticulture on our local radio station, Seahaven FM. And of course the garden was being opened for the Macmillan Trail on Saturday 28th July. Incidentally, don’t forget that it is also open on Saturdays from 10am until noon during the produce season. Thanks also to Lyn who was with us to chat to visitors about pesticide-free gardening – we’re already converted, even down to using organic-approved slug pellets. So what’s coming up this month? Well, the big one for us takes us out of the garden and up the road to Seaford Head School on 4th August for the town’s horticultural show, at which we will have a stall. So please come and see us either there or at our lovely garden on Wednesday and Saturday mornings. The Garden Team Photos (top to bottom): James prepares to place a soaker hose into the soil; courgettes; Bob dead-heads a rose commemorating former Seaford mayor Ken Davies; Lyn says you CAN garden without pesticides; Natasha fishes for newts to show to Chyngton CP schoolchildren.

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SEAFORD TREE WARDENS Do you have a couple of hours spare? Would you like to do something that’s good for your health, great for your community and a fun way to meet like-minded people? Join us for a tree ‘TLC’ session! Seaford Tree Wardens now run regular tree care sessions around town, looking after our young trees. We’ll be running sessions about once a month and we’d love you to join us. We work in small groups for two hours doing things like checking mats and ties, formative pruning and making sure the trees are in good health. Volunteers are fully supported by our friendly Tree Wardens – no special knowledge is needed and you don’t need to be physically strong. There’s no upper or lower age limit although we’d like under-16s to come with an adult. Our first two pilot sessions took place in May and June and were a great success. Tree Wardens and #17131-Lewes-190x130-from15-12june18-PRINT.pdf 1 12/06/2018

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CONCENTUS SINGS IN SUMMER There was a definite ‘buzz’ in the air as the audience gathered for Concentus’ summer concert on 9th June, certain of enjoying a stimulating evening’s entertainment. Musical Director Adrian White had again selected an interesting wide-ranging programme and as expected of Concentus, the choir was well rehearsed and displayed its distinctively professional discipline. What is increasingly evident is how skillfully Adrian uses variations in pace and volume to help the choir to draw out the subtle nuances of emotion and meaning in the pieces which they sing – and how well the choir delivers these subtleties. This is certainly not a choir which just sings the notes! And audience members just as certainly know the difference, making comments such as ‘we felt the singing was really sympathetic to the meaning of each piece.’ ‘I do like to be beside the seaside’ (J Glover-Kind) was an inspired choice for the opening number – full of energy and drive, humorous and touching on memories for everybody present. It set the scene for the other delights to come. Audience members commented positively on so many of the items on the programme that only a few can be mentioned here. Many liked: the inclusion of works by David Bowie and the Bee Gees; the theme song from ‘Aladdin’, ‘A whole new world’ (Menken, Rice) with that magic carpet ride of wonder, beauty and liberation; the ‘everydayness’ of the gossip of the medley from ‘Beauty and the Beast’ (Ashman, Menken) which then travelled through fear and apprehension to culminate in the triumph of love. Jo Fowler sang ‘Tightrope’ from ‘The Greatest Showman’ (Pasek, Paul), her voice silky smooth in the changes in pitch the song required. One man was nearly in tears as he described the effect Jo’s solo had on him. Adrian’s own solo of ‘Anthem’ from the musical ‘Chess’ (Rice, Andersson, Ulvaeus) brought the house down, attracting lengthy applause – a real treat for everybody there. The controlled energy in the medley ‘A tribute to Queen’, which included ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ and the choir performing the thunderous ‘stamp, stamp, clap’

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rhythm of ‘We Will Rock You’, was perfect for the piece immediately before the interval and had people eager to hear what else was in store for the second half. ‘It Don’t Mean a Thing’ (Duke Ellington, 1931) which opened the second half was liked for the way it highlighted the headlong drive for excitement and enjoyment of that ‘age of swing’ and was in great contrast to the works which followed it. These were the choir’s commemoration of the 100th anniversary of World War 1, and of other conflicts, and were often mentioned as being sensitively and expressively sung. The choral version of ‘Requiem Aeternam’ (‘Nimrod’ from Elgar’s ‘Enigma Variations’) was particularly described as very moving, as was ‘In Flanders Fields’ (Hutchcroft, McCrae 1915), expressing as it does the individual actuality of war: ‘We are the dead, short days ago, we lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow...’. In the Military Wives song ‘Wherever You Are’ (Mealor) the choir delicately drew out the depth of feelings still being experienced by people intimately connected to the armed forces. Clive Whitburn’s piece ‘Pax Amor Caritas’ (Peace Love Charity), which won the Concentus composing competition, brought out the antithesis of conflict and its premier at this concert was commented on by many. The musicians – Anthony Wilson, (who is also the choir’s rehearsal pianist), Robert Cousins and Ed Chisholm – drew a lot of praise for their sympathetic accompaniment. The triumph and celebration at the heart of Verdi’s ‘Grand March’ from ‘Aida’ and the tumultuous mix of emotions from the people marching to revolution in ‘One Day More’ (Boubil, Schonberg) from ‘Les Misérables’ brought the concert to a breathtaking finale. The audience showed their appreciation with prolonged applause, only slowly leaving the church as if reluctant for the experience to end and making comments such as: ‘Powerful performance, ‘Excellent, super variety’, ‘Delightful, uplifting’, ‘Exciting and such a huge range of music’ – an ample reward for all the hard work of the choir members, the musicians and Adrian. The retiring collection for the JPK charity raised £283.39.

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Inner Wheel club Mayor’s Charity of seaford Golf Day 2018 At the beginning of June on a beautiful sunny afternoon we held a Garden Party at a member’s house in aid of Save the Children Fund, an organisation we, as a Club, have supported for many, many years. An enjoyable event in a lovely garden with lots of cups of tea and happy chat. At the end of June we have our Annual General Meeting when it is all change for our President and officers of the Club. It has been a happy year and we have managed to raise £2,235 and most of which has been donated to local organisation including the RNLI at Newhaven, a local Brownie pack, The Old Town Hall drop in coffee shop here in Seaford, and The Downs Syndrome and Social Needs group. Other donations have been sent nationally to Mary’s Meals and Water Aid.

The Mayor of Seaford, Councillor Linda Wallraven is hosting a Charity Golf Day on Friday 21st September at Seaford Head Golf Club, Southdown Road, BN25 4JS to raise money for her 2 chosen charities; Teddy Treats and Seaford Museum & Heritage Society. Get your friends, family and work colleagues together for this enjoyable event! The Mayor is looking for local businesses to sponsor trophies and donate raffle prizes. Anyone who is interested is asked to contact Seaford Town Council on 01323 894870.

Socially we have taken part in an Indoor Bowls competition and a Skittles evening. We didn’t win either of them... but it’s the taking part and the lovely suppers that we remember! The Annual District Rally was held this year at Guildford and several of our members enjoyed the service of celebration in Guildford Cathedral, followed by lunch and then greetings from both local and national members. One of the last events of our Inner Wheel year was an absolutely splendid Buffet Lunch at a member’s house which made a super end to another successful year. Now it is time for me to hand over the writing of this monthly column to a new correspondent. Ann Thompson

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Does Your Home Pass the 20 Second Test? We live in a world where most of us are bombarded with never-ending streams of information to process. And that information overload is leading to people making snap judgments quicker than ever. We see it here at Newberry Tully when people view a property. In most cases we would say a person has made up their mind about a property in 20-30 seconds. Yes, that quickly. It’s a combination of potential buyers forming an initial opinion by looking at photos of the property online and then when they turn up for the viewing how the property looks outside, the condition of the front door and the hallway. We’ve lost count of the number of times we’ve heard people say “We love it” or “It’s not for us” within half a minute of walking into a property. So, does your home pass the 20 second test? Answer these four simple questions to find out.

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If you’ve answered no to a lot of these questions, your property would more than likely fail the 20 second test in most viewers’ eyes. But don’t despair: with a few simple remedies and the advice of experienced estate agents like us you’ll soon be passing the same test with flying colours. Thanks for reading and if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.

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Seaford Photographic Society The club’s annual exhibition has finished and we are now on our summer break. Thanks to everybody who attended the exhibition and we hope you enjoyed it. We thought this might be a good time to tell you a bit more about the club and what we do. We have been going for 30 years now and we currently meet every Friday, between September and the end of May, at the Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane, Seaford BN25 1PU. Doors open at 7pm and the meetings start at 7.45pm and usually finish about 10pm, after which some of us adjourn to the bar for a bit of socialising. The meetings consist of either competitions, talks, lectures or workshops. For example, next season includes lectures on using Adobe Lightroom and advice on gaining Photographic Distinctions such as LRPS or CPAGB.

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What’s On In Aug? Fri 27th July - Thurs 2nd Aug Colour Wave Arts@theCrypt, Church St 10am - 4pm (Fri-Weds), 10am - 1pm (Thurs). A collaboration of Seaford artists. Includes works in acrylics, felting, oils, mixed media and watercolour. www.thecryptgallery.com Fri 27th July - Sat 4th Aug In Praise of Love Seaford Little Theatre, 4 Steyne Road 7.45pm (except Sat 28th), 2.30pm (Sat 28th only). Tickets £9 (tiered)/£8 (level). Available from Redgold Opticians (no credit cards), 32 Broad Street. Enquiries tel: 07984 280067 Sunday 29th July ‘With a Song in My Heart’ – A Summer Serenade Seaford Baptist Church, Seaford Road 3pm. A professional quintet of singers perform songs from the shows. Tickets £12/£10 conc., available from Newberry Tully Estate Agents, 53 Church Street, or on the door. Wednesday 1st NGS Open Garden Cupani Garden, 8 Sandgate Close 12 noon - 5pm. Tea/coffee, cakes light lunches and afternoon tea available. Entry £4.50, children free. www.ngs.org.uk www.cupanigarden.com ‘Oberon’s Cure’ – The Rude Mechanical Theatre Company The Tye, Alfriston 6pm picnics, 7.30pm performance. Tickets £16 adult/£15 senior/£12 student/£9 child aged 7-17/£40 family (any 2 adults + 2 children). Tel: 01323 501260 www. therudemechanicaltheatre.co.uk Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 7.15pm. Wednesday Series 2, Race 5. www.nssc.org.uk Thursday 2nd Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 5pm. WOW (Women on Water). www.nssc.org.uk

Family Roots, Eastbourne & District Family History Society Ocklynge School, Victoria Drive, Eastbourne 7.30pm. ‘Not All Online: How Record Offices Can Still Help’, talk by Elizabeth Hughes. New members welcome. Members £1, visitors £1.50 inc. refreshments. Tel: Helen Warren 01323 731792 www.eastbournefhs.org.uk Seaford Bonfire Society Open Committee Meeting The White Lion Hotel, Claremont Road 7.30pm. A chance to join and meet the committee. www.seafordbonfire.co.uk Seaford Folk Songs and Tunes Circle The Royal British Legion, Claremont Rd 8pm. Singers, musicians and audience welcome to perform or listen. Hosted by Derek Seed. Friday 3rd Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club S t James’ Trust, Blatchington Road 2.15pm - 4pm. Guest speaker and other activities, tea and biscuits, raffle. Local transport may be available at a small cost. New members always welcome. Tel: Pauline 01323 895216 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.face book.com seahavenopenmic Saturday 4th Dr Bike Seaford Police Station, Church Street 10am - 12.15pm. Cycle enthusiasts from Cycle Seahaven help local people use their bikes more. Bring your poorly bicycle for basic repairs and maintenance. www.cycleseahaven.org.uk Crouch Bowling Club Open Games Morning East Street, Seaford 10am - 1pm. Visit our brand new clubhouse and try your

hand at bowling. Play target bowls and golf putting for prizes. Also games, bric-abrac, books, bags, raffle and refreshments. Tel: 01323 654788 email; patpurser@ hotmail.co.uk www. crouchbowlingclubseaford.co.uk

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

Modern Makers Workshop: Drawing from Imagination Arts@theCrypt, Church St 10.30am - 12.30pm. Explore imagination through fun, playful drawing and mixed media exercises. Suitable for beginners, aspiring and professional artists. £20 incl. materials and tea/coffee. To book, email: modmakersgallit@gmail.com www.thecryptgallery.com

Beach Clean The Salts, seafront side of zebra crossing 10am. Gloves, bags and litter pickers provided, or bring your own bucket. Supervised children welcome. Rubbish sorted for recycling. Facebook: ZeroWasteMaman

St Andrew’s Summer Fête Bishopstone Village Hall and Green 12 noon - 4pm. Live music, fancy dress parade for under-10s (12.05pm), dog show (1pm), Punch and Judy, refreshments and a wide variety of stalls. Enquiries tel: Jim Taylor 01323 490038 or Vi Roberts 01323 896343

Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 10.30am. Class Championships 1 & 2. www.nssc.org.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.

Lunchtime Concert St Leonard’s Church, Church St 1pm. Lucia D’Avanzo-Lewis (violin) and Katy Furmanski (double bass). Free event selfsupported by donations. www.seafordparish.org.uk

Splash Point Jazz Club The View, Seaford Head Golf Club, Southdown Road 5pm - 7.30pm. The Neal Richardson Trio with special guest Brandon Allen (sax). £10 (kids free) on the door or online: www.wegottickets.com/ splashpointjazz

116th Seaford & District Horticultural Society Show Seaford Head School, Arundel Road 1.30pm - 4pm. Admission £1, children free. www.seafordhorti.com

Monday 6th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 11am. Len Miller Cup Cadet Race 1. 11.05am. AM Race 1. 2pm. Sailing Week Salver Race 1 & 2. www.nssc.org.uk

Foundation of Spiritual Healing and Guidance St James’ Trust Community Centre, Blatchington Road 2pm - 4pm. Free healing, qualified approved healers in attendance. No appointment. Tea and cakes. Donations welcome. Tel: 01323 896192 www.facebook.com/Thefshg

Monday 6th - Friday 10th Stone Cross Painting Group Arts@theCrypt, Church St Annual exhibition from the established group of professional and leisure painters. www.thecryptgallery.com

The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Crystal Clear Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Sunday 5th

Tuesday 7th Seaford Natural History Society Castle Hill LNR Newhaven 10am. Meet at Upper Reserve car park, ref: TQ446002. Tel: 01323 893526 www. seafordnaturalhistory.org.uk

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Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 11am. Len Miller Cup Cadet Race 2. 11.05am. AM Race 2. 2pm. Sailing Week Salver Race 3 & 4. www.nssc.org.uk Sea Life Family Fun Day! Pump Barn, Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat 11am - 3pm. Marine-themed activities for all the family. Art and craft, sea cinema, and real creatures from our local rock pools to take a look at. Suitable for ages 5-11. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Drop-in event, no booking required. 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 Wednesday 8th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 11am. Len Miller Cup Cadet Race 3. 11.05am. AM Race 3. 2pm. Sailing Week Salver Race 5 & 6. www.nssc.org.uk Rockpool Bioblitz Meet at South Hill Barn Car Park, Seaford Head Nature Reserve 1pm - 4pm. Join us on the beach at Seaford Head to explore the rockpools and identify our finds. Suitable for ages 5-11. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free, booking essential. Tel: 07943 504479 Email: nikkihills@sussexwt.org.uk Seaford Women’s Institute Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd 2pm. Waiting list for new members. To hire the hall for events, tel: Hilary Elworthy 01323 894066. www.esfwi.org.uk/wis/seaford Seaford Stamp & Postcard Club Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane 7pm for 7.30pm. Speaker Bob Knight on Postmarks and Postcards of Sussex. All stamp and postcard collectors welcome. Tel: 01323 492433 www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/sspc

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Thursday 9th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 11am. Len Miller Cup Cadet Race 4. 11.05am. AM Race 4. 2pm. Sailing Week Salver Race 7 & 8. www.nssc.org.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 by phoning 01323 898907 Thurs 9th Aug - Sat 1st Sept Return to the Forbidden Planet Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne Family musical fun featuring hits from the 50s and 60s. To book tel: 01323 412000, email: eastbournetheatres.co.uk Friday 10th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 11am. Sailing Week Salver Race 9 & 10. 2pm. Sailing Week Salver Race 11. www.nssc.org.uk Saturday 11th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 11am. Cuckmere Expedition or Splashpoint Tidemills. www.nssc.org.uk The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Alexis Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Sunday 12th Seahaven Scouts Boot Sale Martello Field 7.30am (sellers), 8.30am - 1pm (buyers). Cars £8, vans £12. Tel: 0844 4146086 www.ssch.org.uk/bootsales Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 10.30am. Class Championships 3 & 4. www.nssc.org.uk Seahaven Para Games 2018 Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road 10am (welcome drinks). 10.30am - 3pm (activities). Come along, make new friends and try some activities. Free entry for all. For more information, tel: 01323 408857, email: david.wright@ waveleisure.co.uk

Sunday Tea Dances Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven 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

Saturday 18th Dr Bike Big Park, Peacehaven 10am - 12.15pm. Cycle enthusiasts from Cycle Seahaven help local people use their bikes more. Bring your poorly bicycle for basic repairs and maintenance. www.cycleseahaven.org.uk

Monday 13th - Friday 17th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 10am - 4pm. Cadet Week. Camp, sail and play games. www.nssc.org.uk

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

Tuesday 14th Probus Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road 12 noon for 12.30pm lunch. Monthly meeting with 3-course meal and speaker. Tel: 01323 890418 or 01323 897546 Wednesday 15th Seaford U3A Coffee Morning Con Club, Crouch Lane 10am - 12 noon. Find out about courses, workshops and outings. £1 incl. tea/coffee/cake. Prospective members welcome. www.u3asites.org.uk/seaford Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 7.15pm. Wednesday Series 2, Race 6. www.nssc.org.uk Thursday 16th Seaford Afternoon Flower Club Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 2pm. Imposed workshop. Competition ‘A Seascape’. Annual fee £28, visitors £5 on the door, including refreshments. Tel: Mary Morris 01323 893899 or Sue Ward 01323 894848 Friday 17th Comedy Seaford The View at Seaford Head, Southdown Road 8pm (doors 7pm). Monthly comedy night hosted by Julie Jepson. Tickets £10 on door or in advance from Golf Club and Seaford Tourist Info, 37 Church St. Tel: 07773 522943, email: comedyseaford@outlook.com

Sat 18th - Sun 19th Frames of Reference Glass Gallery and Sun Room, Nova House Care Home, 13 Belgrave Road, Seaford 11am - 5pm. Black and white photography from a combination of personal, abstract and eccentric perspectives. Tel: 01323 896629 facebook.com/tony.gaitskell Sat 18th - Thurs 23rd Seaford Art Club Arts@theCrypt, Church St 10.30am - 5pm (Sat/Sun), 10.30am - 4.30pm (MonThurs). Annual art show. Part of Artwave 2018. www.thecryptgallery.com Sat 18th Aug - Sun 2nd Sept Artwave 2018 Various venues Annual festival of artists and makers from Lewes, Seaford, Newhaven and surrounding villages. Over 140 artists studios, homes, galleries and workshops exhibiting a diverse range of jewellery, textiles, metalwork, ceramics, glass, craft, furniture, illustration, painting and printmaking. www.artwavefestival.org Artwave at Driftwood Driftwood, 4 Marine Drive 11am - 5pm (18th-19th & 25th -26th Aug, 1st-2nd Sept. Closed bank holiday Mon 27th Aug.),14 artists’ work displayed in multiaward winning garden. Tea and cakes served. All proceeds from catering and raffle of artists work to Macmillan. Tel: 01323 899296 www. driftwoodartwave.co.uk

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Stafford Road Open House 54 Stafford Road 11am - 5pm (18th-19th & 25th -27th Aug, 1st-2nd Sept). Enjoy and buy high quality art and crafts, including stained glass and mosaics, woodcuts, jewellery, handmade soaps, wood craft, paintings, ceramics, photography and upcycled, hand painted furniture. Part of Artwave 2018. Sunday 19th Friends of Tide Mills meeting Tide Mills 10am - 12 noon. Meet at beach end of old village road. Help us to care for this special place. Email: brian.skinner2@ btinternet.com. Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 11am. Portobello & Peacehaven Race (L/M R4). www.nssc.org.uk Garden Party Threeways Nursing Home, 40 Beacon Rd 2pm - 4pm. To be opened by children’s author Jacqueline Wilson. Numerous stalls, cream teas, BBQ and live music. Raising funds for Parkinsons UK. Tel: Laura Evans 01323 893112 Wednesday 22nd Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 7.15pm. Wednesday Series 2, Race 7. www.nssc.org.uk Saturday 25th Lunchtime Concert St Leonard’s Church, Church St 1pm. D’Arcy Trinkwon (organ). Free event self-supported by donations. www.seafordparish.org.uk The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Inner Soul Collective Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Sat 25th Aug - Sun 2nd Sept ‘Collectivity!’ – Sussex Arts Collective Arts@theCrypt, Church St 10.30am - 5pm. Exhibition and sale of work by forty members. Includes fine art, jewellery, ceramics, textiles, wood and glass. Part of Artwave 2018. www.sussexartscollective.com www.thecryptgallery.com

Sunday 26th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 10.30am. Seaford Games Tourney 1 & 2. www.nssc.org.uk Seaford Sounds The Salts, Marine Parade 1pm - 8pm. Free live open air music event. Presented by The Base and Vocal Repertoire. Monday 27th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 10.30am. Seaford Games Tourney 3 & 4. www.nssc.org.uk Tuesday 28th Seaford Sweethearts WI Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd 8pm. Monthly meeting. New members welcome. www.seafordwi.co.uk Wednesday 29th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 7pm (Early start). Wednesday Series 2, Race 8. www.nssc. org.uk Fri 31st Aug - Sat 1st Sept Ouse Valley Quilters King’s Academy (formerly Ringmer Community College), Lewes Road, Ringmer 10am - 4pm. Display of work, refreshments, traders, tombola, sales tables and raffle in aid of Kangaroo (enriching young disabled people’s lives) and Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance. Free parking. Admission £4 (accompanied children free). Tel: Penny Jones 01323 890925 www.ousevalleyquilters.org Fri 31st Aug - Sun 2nd Sept Flower Festival & Exhibition St Andrew’s Church, Bishopstone 10am - 5pm (Fri, Sat), 12 noon to 6pm Sung Evensong (Sun). 7pm (Sat only), an hour’s talk by Kevin Gordon on ‘Sussex Suffragettes’. Flower arrangements in the church depict the lives of past Bishopstone residents and an exhibition in the hall portrays their lives and times. Refreshments available.

Coming up Saturday 1st September Seaford Baptist Church Singers Autumn Concert Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 7pm - 9.30pm. Eclectic mix of music and performers. Refreshments and retiring collection. Sat 1st - Sun 2nd September Colour the Coast Free Art Workshops Mercread Youth Centre, Mercread Road 10.30am - 11.30am (Quiet Zone workshop), 12.30pm 5pm (children’s art workshops). Join Seaford Contemporary Illustrators and Printmakers for an hour of messy fun where children and their grown ups can decorate their own mini Seaford beach hut or cheeky

seagull. Suitable for ages 3+. Quiet zone sessions for children with learning difficulties. Free. Booking essential. www.wearescip.co.uk Sunday 2nd Sept Wave Fun Fest Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road 10am - 4pm. Free classes, kids activities, bouncy castle, food & Drinks, win a free months membership. To book tel: 01323 490011 email: info@waveleisure.co.uk Fri 7th - Thurs 13th Sept Shore Line Arts@theCrypt, Church St 10.30am - 4pm. Mixed media, 2D and 3D pieces, collage and print from an eclectic group of artists all living along the south coast from Folkestone to Seaford. www.thecryptgallery.com

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What’s On Weekly? ARTS & CRAFTS Art Workshop Be Creative, 13 Sutton Park Road Thurs fortnightly: 10am - 12 noon. With Lesley Harvey. All mediums used. £15. Tel: Terri on 01323 490912

Art Workshop Paradise Park Café, Avis Road, Newhaven Last Sat of the month: 9am - 11am. With Lesley Harvey. All materials provided. £12. Tel: 07722 236741 to reserve a place. Email: lesleyharvey17@ hotmail.com Chinese Painting Group Hellingly Village Hall off A22 Weds: 1 - 4pm. Professional Chinese tutor. Materials available. Beginners and new members welcome. For more details contact: 01273 515452 East Sussex Moviemakers St Luke’s Parish Rooms, Stone Cross, Pevensey 1st & 3rd Weds: 7.45 9.45pm. Members show videos, advice available, speakers on video-related topics. Contact Valerie

McManus: 07950 904778, valmcmanusuk@yahoo.com www.eastsussexmoviemakers.org 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 01323 491638 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. continued...

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Why not come along and see how you get on? www.newhavenartclub.org.uk Newhaven Knit ‘n’ Natter Group Hillcrest Centre Bay Vue Road, Newhaven Mon: 2pm-4pm. Room 4. Friendly support for knitting and needlework enthusiasts. 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 Seaford Art Club Downs Leisure Centre Fri: 2 - 4pm. A friendly, active group of enthusiastic, competent artists. Demonstrations, practical sessions, gallery visits and other trips. Tel Anne: 01323 491008 http://seafordartclub.weebly. com Seaford Machine Knitting Club Baptist Church, Belgrave Rd 2nd Fri of month: 2 - 4pm. Tel: Helen Doran on 01323 872218 or email: hdoran@ talktalk.net Seaford Photographic Society The Martello Room, Seaford Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane Fri: 7.30pm. September to 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 Bipolar UK Support Group St James’ Trust, 11 Blatchington Road 2nd Weds of month: 1.30pm-3.30pm. Information and support for

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individuals affected by bipolar, including friends, family and carers. www.bipolaruk.org 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 Road 1st Tues of month: 10am. Friendly chat inc. group business and info on pensions/ benefits/ socials & days out. Refreshments. Cooking Courses Denton Island Community Centre, Denton Island, Newhaven Tues: 10.30am - 1pm. Free cooking skills classes. (7th August, 18th September.) Tel: 01273 519149 Email: healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk www.sussexcommunity.org.uk Cuckmere Valley Transition Group George Inn, Alfriston 1st Thurs of month: 7pm Energy Group meeting. Tel: 01323 870409 email: cuckmere transition@gmail.com www. cuckmerevalleytransition.org.uk Deans Senior Tea Club Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Mon: 2pm - 4pm. Social club for all. The aim is to combat loneliness and isolation. Tea, cakes, games, raffle and entertainment. All welcome. 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, Phase 10. Tues am: Snooker, art, keep fit (10.30-11.30) pm: Rummykub, table tennis, social. Weds am: Art, snooker, choir (10.30-11.30), lunch club

12.30pm pm: Snooker, craft & chat. Thurs am: Art, Scrabble, snooker, exercise & line dancing pm: Art, snooker. Fri am: Art, snooker pm: Table tennis Sat am: Table tennis, snooker. Monthly discussion group and occasional minibus trips. Visit twice then pay £55 for the year; no more to pay for unlimited visits (excl. lunch). Come along on Tues 10am -12 noon or tel: 01323 896422 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 Littlington 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 French One-to-One Conversation and Tutoring For adult beginners and improvers and GCSE level students, with former legal translator. £25 per hour. For details tel: 07446 884435 sarah.rigler@clara.co.uk 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 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, Playstation, instruments, social events, trips out, advice, encouragement & guidance. Annual membership £5 (excl. social events and trips). Term time only. Tel: 01323 896009 www.seafordbaptistchurch. org.uk Kids Aloud Kingswell, 115-117 Vale Road (Community Church Hall) Fri: 3.45pm - 5.30pm. Free 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, Peacehaven Fri: 9.30am - 12.30pm. Informal café for people with dementia and their family supporter/carer. Includes tea, coffee and cake, and a little fun and laughter with games, talk, music, dance etc. Tel: 01273 494300 Email: info@ knowdementia.co.uk Lipreading Classes 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 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 Lane. 3rd Wed of month: 2.30pm. Illustrated talks on diverse 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 Probus Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Rd 2nd Tues of month: 12pm for 12.30pm lunch. Monthly meeting with 3-course meal and speaker. Tel: 01323 890418 or 897546 The Rotary Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Rd Weds: 12.45 for 1pm. Weekly meeting. Royal Antidiluvian Order of Buffaloes RAF Club, Wish Road, Eastbourne Sun: 6pm. Weekly meetings. Tel: 07766 404133 or 07709 290934 or email: dkg53@ talktalk.net

Membership £28 per year. Visitors £5 inc. 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: 7pm. Membership and open committee meeting. www.seafordbonfire.co.uk Seaford Bridge Club Downs Leisure Centre Tues:1.30 - 5pm. Duplicate bridge in a friendly atmosphere for intermediates and above. Fri: 6.30 - 10pm. Duplicate bridge for intermediate and above. For further information please refer to our website www.bridgewebs.com/seaford Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane Mon: Cribbage & Line Dancing. Tues: 9.30am Slimming World. 3rd Weds: Klondyke Whist. Thurs: Tea Dance/Dance Classes. Fri & Sun: 8.15pm Bingo. Tel: 01323 890087 Seaford Evening Flower Club St Luke’s Church, Walmer Rd 1st Thurs of month: 7 for 7.30pm demo. Affil. to NAFAS. New members welcome. Visitors £4.50 inc. refreshments. Tel Marian on 01273 515544 Seaford Head Probus Club Seaford Golf Club, Blatchington 1st Tues of month: Monthly lunch for members and guests. Tel: 01323 896373 Seaford Martello Rotary Club Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road Mon: 7.15pm for 7.45pm. Tel: 01323 891009 or seaford martellorotary@gmail.com

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

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

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.

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 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 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: 6.30 - 9.45pm. Friendly duplicate bridge for any age. Tel: 01323 892171/896236 Spanish Conversation & Coffee Morning Micklefield Way, Seaford Thurs: 10am - 11.30am. Qualified and experienced teacher. £15. For more details

Tel: 07504 881848 Email: pastorcita24@gmail.com 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 U3A Members’ Interest Talks Downs Leisure Cent., Sutton Rd Thurs: afternoon. Subjects range from Japanese Ideas to Bonnard in Search of Rainbows, Chickens, Parliament and more. www.u3asites.org. uk/seaford/home 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 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 continued...

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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 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 Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane 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. Everyone welcome to come and enjoy a coffee/tea with biscuits.

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Newhaven Country Market Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven, BN9 9LH Thursdays: 9.45am - 1pm (2pm Easter and Christmas markets). Homemade produce, free-range eggs, fresh fish, plants, crafts, café. Free parking, access for the disabled. Tel: 07540 199616 Newhaven Street Markets Newhaven High Street Thurs & Sat: 9am - 2pm. Fresh produce, bread, pastries, fish & seafood, street food, clothes, arts & crafts, household goods, fishing tackle, handmade jewellery. For stall hire tel 01273 517544 or email:new havenmarket@outlook.com Quit51 Stop Smoking Service Seaford Medical Practice, Dane Road Tues: 9am-6pm Fri: 9am-1pm. One-to-one clinics. Tues: 5pm6.30pm. Quit club in a friendly group environment. Tel: 0800 6226968 Seaford Community Garden Crouch Gardens next to the Peace Garden Weds: 9.30am - 12.30pm. Sat: 10am - 12 noon. Garden open, plants and produce for sale. All welcome. www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/scg Seaford Old Town Hall Community Tea Room Church Street, Seaford Mon - Fri: 10am - 1pm. Sat: 10am - 12 noon. Come and enjoy the comfort of a rest, hot drink, friendly chat. Seaford Police Neighbourhood Policing Team Meet & Greet Downs Leisure Centre Thurs: 3.30pm Meet your local Police Community Support Officers. www.sussex.police.uk Seaford Street Markets Sutton Road 2nd & 4th Friday of the month: 9am - 1pm. www. seafordtowncouncil.gov.uk/ Street-Markets.aspx Seahaven Storehouse Seaford Community Church, 115-117 Vale Road Thurs: 10am - 1pm. Providing basic food items to individuals and families in need. Tel/ text: 07921 844930 Email: seahavenstorehouse@gmail. com www.kings-well.org.uk/ storehouse.php

Ladies’ clubs

Blatchington Hill Townswomen’s Guild The Chapel Room, St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Road, Seaford 2nd Tues of month: 7.30pm. New members always welcome. Tel: 01323 899845 or email blatchingtonhilltg@ gmail.com Inner Wheel Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road 2nd Tues of month: 7.30pm. Members only. Seaford Martello WI St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane, off Church Street 2nd Thurs of month: 7.30pm. 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 Seaford Sweethearts WI Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd 4th Tues of month: 8pm. New members welcome. www. seafordsweetheartswi.com Seaford Women’s Institute Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd 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 The Archway Blatchington Rd Tel 01323 897590 www.thearchwaygroup.com Gospelish Choir Mon: 8pm - 9.30pm. Gospel & soul-inspired music. £7 a session. Contemporary Choir Chyngton School, Millberg Rd Weds: 12.30pm - 2pm at Archway, 8pm - 9.30pm Everything from Ellington to Supertramp. £7 per session. 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: Evelyn 01323 643358 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 -12pm 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: 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 St Lukes Church, Walmer Rd 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

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Seaford Handbell Ringers St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Weds: 10am - 12.30pm. New members welcome. For more information, tel: Margaret Hopkins 01323 325305 Seaford Little Theatre Workshop & Social Evening Steyne Road Weds: 7.30 - 10pm (except during productions). Set building, props and backstage activities. Tel 01323 351882 Seaford Musical Theatre The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane Tues & Thurs: 7.30pm. Rehearsals - new members welcome. Tel: 01323 492240 Seaford Musical Theatre Juniors The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane Weds: 6 - 8pm. Performance based learning for young people. Enquiries: 07710 426321 or email: paulawoolven@hotmail.com Seaford Silver Band Seaford Head School, Steyne 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 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 Road 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 - 12pm. Drop in £4.50, siblings £3. Artsmart holiday workshops contact Ann on 07834 629133 or facebook Baby and Toddler Experience Seaford, Lewes and Newhaven Classes for babies & toddlers to develop, learn and have fun. Tel: 07834 231971 www.the babyandtoddlerexperience. co.uk 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 Parent and Toddler Group St Peter’s Church Chapel Rms Tues: 9 - 11am. Open to all. 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

sport & dance

Alfriston Badminton Club Pleasant Rise, Alfriston Weds: 8 - 10pm. Small friendly group looking to expand its membership. All standards welcome. Tel: 01323 645210 Ballet, Tap and Modern Bond School of Dance, St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave 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 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 Crouch Bowling Club Crouch Gardens, East Street April-Sept: Outdoor bowling. All age groups welcome. Free coaching by qualified coaches Tel: 01323 654788 www.crouch bowlingclubseaford.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 on 01273 514152 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 continued...

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Football Mercread Youth Centre, Mercread Road Tues: Lunchtime. Indoor kickabout for Seaford Head Year 7 & 8 students only. Steyne Site sports hall. 5pm - 6pm. Free kickabout for Year 7+, Downs Leisure Centre. Fri: 9 - 10pm. Football Street League session with Brighton & Hove Albion in the Community. Downs Leisure Centre, £1. Tel: 01323 892531 Forces Fit The Salts Recreation Ground Mon & Weds: 7pm Sun: 10am Free tasters available. Book online at www.forcesfit.co.uk Health Walks Martello Tower/The Salts Café 10am - 11am. Health walks, Tuesdays First Tuesday of the month from Salts Café and third from Martello Tower. All ages and abilities welcome. Free. Run by The Conservation Volunteers. Tel: Jennifer on 07740 899559, email j.deering@tcv.org.uk 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 more info and how to book, 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 workout. Tues: 6.30pm. Core-focused kettlebell and bodyweight workout. All classes suitable for beginners. Tel: 01273 510784 or book online: www.waveleisure.co.uk Line Dancing Daytime classes for mixed abilities. Tel Val on 01323 325993 Line Dancing Mercread Youth Centre, Mercread Road Tues: 5.30 - 6.30pm Beginners, 6.30 - 7.30pm Improvers, 7.30 - 9pm Intermediates Fri: 5.30 - 6.30pm Beginners, 6.30 - 7.30pm Improvers, 7.30 - 9pm Intermediates. Tel Gina on 01273 470456 or 07443 425621

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Line Dancing with Southern Stomp Various venues Absolute ‘Two Left Feet’ workshops and an afternoon beginners class. To reserve a place, tel: 01273 587714 Line Dancing with Studio In Line Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane Mon 7.30 -10pm. All levels Downs Leisure Centre Thurs 9.30 - 10.30am. Absolute beginners, 10.30am - 12pm. All levels. Tel: 07931 930770

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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

Outdoor Walks & Activities Various locations - 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

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 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,

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

Pilates – Alfriston Pilates Lower Ground Floor Studio, 1-3 Dane Road Daily and evenings (except Sunday). Pilates, Kettlebells, Tai Chi, Body Con, Vinyasa Flow Yoga. New Sunday SUP pilates, 9am at the beach. Tel: 07903 681962. Email: alfristonpilates @btinternet.com www.alfriston-pilates.kinto.club Pilates – Movement for Life Seaford Osteopathic Clinic, Paignton House,Warwick Road Mon-Sat: daily classes. Mon & Thurs: evening. Back care, Gentle and Dynamic Pilates, Reformer, Pilates Yoga Flow and Yoga classes for all ages and abilities, plus personal tuition. Tel: 07944 785520, email: karenmoves@gmail.com www.movementforlife-pilates. 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. For further details, please 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 585551 Seaford Bowling Club Chichester Road, Seaford April until October: Outdoor lawn bowls. Members play every day. Competitive and social bowling. Many social events throughout the year. Friendly atmosphere. New members very welcome. Tel: 01323 892831 www.seafordbowlingclub.org Seaford Cricket Club Salts Recreation Ground, Park Rd Junior outdoor training Fri: 6pm-7pm. Under 10s to under 13s. 7pm-8pm. Under 14s to under 16s. Email: seanwootten@rocketmail.com Senior outdoor training Tues & Thurs: 6.30pm-8pm. Email: smithjps@hotmail.com New players and beginners welcome. Seaford Kurlers Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road, Seaford Tues: 2 - 4pm. All welcome. Tel: June Wood on 01323 895376 Seaford Netball Club Seaford Head Sports Hall Mon: 5pm-5.30pm: Starlets, age 7-9 (£2.50). 5.30pm-6.30pm: Shadows, age 10-12 (£3). 6.30pm-7.30pm: Shadows, age 13-15, (£3).7.30pm-9pm: Seniors (£5). New members welcome. Tel Clare Flack: 07724 956649 Seaford Rambling Club Various locations A varied programme of walks for active people. For details tel 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 -12pm. Ages ranging from 6 to 16, a friendly but ambitious squad. Come along or tel 07818 438378

Seaford Striders Running Club From Downs Leisure Centre, 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. The group will not meet after 11th July until Weds 5th Sept due to circumstances beyond our control. We look forward to welcoming anyone interested in joining/visiting us after that date. £4 pw. Tel: 01323 897315 Tai Chi Alfriston Pilates, Lower Grd Floor Studio, 1-3 Dane Rd Thurs: 12 noon - 1pm. £8 per class, first class free. Soft, slow and gentle movement suitable for all. Tel: 07971 296698 Email: audramarshall@icloud.com Tea Dancing Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Ln Thurs: 2 - 4.30pm tea dance with Peter Harvey. Tel: 01323 890087 Wave Leisure Health Walks From Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road Thurs: 10am. Tel: 01323 490011 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 - 12pm. Seaford Group of Eastbourne & South Wealden Multiple Sclerosis Society. Exercises on floor and

chair with trained yoga teacher. £5 a lesson.Tel. 01323 500932 Yoga – Himalayan Hatha Yoga Seaford Osteopathic Clinic, Paignton House, Warwick Rd Mon: 6pm - 7pm. With Karen Hall. Tel: 07944 785520 Email: karenmoves@gmail.com Yoga – In Balance Hatha Yoga Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Mon: 6pm-7.15pm. St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Tues: 10am-11.30am. WI Hall, Claremont Road Weds: 7pm-8.15pm. Newhaven Enterprise Centre, Denton Island Fri: 7.30am-8.45am. Small group hatha yoga sessions for all abilities.1-2-1 yoga sessions can be arranged. Relaxing body massage and therapeutic sports massage also available. Tel: Sophie 07444 549859, email: inbalancesussex@gmail.com www.in-balance.org.uk Yoga – Purrfect 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 Thurs: 10am -11.30am (term time only). Senior trainer with 46 years’ experience in teaching. Maximum 10 participants ensures individual support and personal attention. £32 for 4-week course or select dates for £10 weekly in advance. Booking essential. 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 drop-in. Tel: 07774 862499. www.satyamyoga. co.uk Yoga – Seahaven Yoga The Archway, 1 Blatchington Rd Sat: 9.30am. Weds: 7.30pm. 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. Meads Tennis Club, Upper Carlisle Road, Eastbourne Weds: 11am -12 noon. 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. Feeling energetic? Dance/ cardio/fun fix.

Zumba Gold: Mercread Youth Club, Seaford Tues & Thurs: 2pm-3pm. Peacehaven RC Church Hall, Horsham Ave Weds: 10 am - 11am & 11am12 noon. Two classes – pick which time you prefer. For beginners of all ages, older adults and those just starting their fitness journey. Zumba Toning: Meeching Hall, Newhaven Weds: 7pm-8pm Using weighted maracas to tone arms and tums. All classes £5 each or £20 for 5. Tel: 07786 425758 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 Weight Loss Challenge & Wellness Club WellnessWorks, Seaford Fri: 11am. £35 for 12 weeks. Free private consultation by appointment. Tel 01323 897671 Herbalife Healthy Breakfast & Sampling Free. Tel 01323 897671 Skin Care Workshop & Facial Free. Tel 01323 897671 Weight Watchers 60+ Club, Downs Leisure Ctr Sutton Road Mon: 9.45am. Join us and relax with a cup of coffee or tea. Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven Tues: 6.15pm. Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Weds: 5.45pm. Come along and learn about Smart Points. Contact Sally on 07758 653851, email: sallyevans@weight-watchers. co.uk

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