Seaford Scene August 2021 by Fran Tegg

SEAFORD Scene August 2021 Issue 172

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to the August issue of Seaford Scene., your community magazine, business directory and What’s On guide. By the time you read this, and if the road map out of Lockdown continues, all Covid-19 restrictions will have been lifted here in England. It’s been a tough 17 months for everyone whilst dealing with the pandemic, and the last thing we want is to go back into Lockdown again. Please continue to stay safe and respect others’ wishes when it comes to social distancing and mask wearing. This virus is not going away, we just have to learn to live safely with it! And so to this months issue and a positive move forward...You will see when you read through these pages, many more of our favourite events will be starting up again, including Seaford Little Theatre with their latest production of Mixed Doubles (page 26), Seaford Community Cinema has films ready to roll, (page 54), Seaford Choral Society resume rehearsals (page 24) and Seaford u3a is ready to welcome new members (page 70), plus many more throughout this issue and listed on the What’s On pages 123 to 125. If you are involved with a club or organisation or have an event coming up and would like it listed on the What’s On pages, please email the details to me by the 6th of the month proceeding the issue i.e. 6th August for the September issue. Here’s to a happy and safe August!

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70 Seaford u3a News

10 Wilder Gardens 14 A Greener Seaford Community Climate & Eco Fair 18 Crypt Gallery 20 Seaford Rotary 22 It’s a Cliffhanger! 24 Seaford Choral Society Update 26 Seaford Little Theatre Re-opens! 36 Seaford War Memorial Restored to its Former Glory 38

41 Seaford Museum & Heritage Society 42 Trees for Seaford – Heritage Tree Trail 44 Clifden House 46 Inner Wheel Club of Seaford 51

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54 Seaford Community Cinema 59 The Old Town Hall Community Tea Room 60 Greenhavens Fundraising 62 Seaford Striders Couch to 5K Participants go the Distance 67 Lewes District Citizens Advice 75

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80 Seaford Photographic Society 83 Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club 85 Veggie Burgers 86 Save Seaford’s Swifts 89 Five Reasons to Wear Sunspecs in the Sun 92

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98 Star Brewery Gallery, Lewes 110 Seaford Community Garden 114 A View from the Potting Shed

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106 Green Spaces Help Tackle Climate Change

123 What’s On in August? 126 Index of Businesses Front cover: Shaiith© Shutterstock

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Support our Seaford Charities

Sunday 5th September

Martello Rotary, Newhaven, Peacehaven and Seaford Lions, Seaford Rotary, Seaford Bonfire Society and the National Coastwatch Institution, are cooperating to plan and run Support our Seaford Charities a fun-filled fundraising event on the Martello Fields on Sunday 5th September. These five local service organisations have realised that most, if not all, of our Seaford charities and ‘not for profit organisations’ experienced difficulties in fund-raising for most of last year and into this year. This was because of the pandemic and its restrictions, charity shops closed, and fundraising volunteers required to socially distance or quarantine. This has resulted in our Seaford charity sector having less money than it needs and on-going challenges in raising money. The five service organisations have come together to support the ‘Mayor’s Charity Initiative’. Councillor Rodney Reed invited charities and ‘not for profit organisations’ based in Seaford or delivering their services and support in Seaford to join in this support project and nearly 40 of them have accepted. This Mayor’s support includes profile raising for them using his Mayor’s Facebook and the video interviews now being posted to Facebook and support for the groups in their fundraising. Our Mayor recognised it was not possible to choose just one or two charities for support during his first or in this his second year in office, because so many worthy local causes urgently need funds.

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Support our Seaford Charities on Sunday 5th September is to help these groups raise the funds they need. It builds on the success of Seaford Rotary’s recent Over the Rainbow sponsored walk and uses the same approach – whatever the charities and the other participating ‘not for profit’ groups raise on the day they keep. The organisers want this to be a fun-filled day so there will be a large central arena with music and dance performances by local choirs, singing groups and young people throughout the afternoon. This will include contributions from the Seaford Silver Band and Sunshine Strummers. There will also be sports demonstrations including women’s football, rugby minis, the ‘toddle bubble mini marathon’ with other sports to be announced later. There will be a lot of charity stalls with activities for the whole family, as well as face painting and a family picnic area. Martello Rotary’s Tavern in the Tent will be on site along with local businesses providing a range of food on their stalls during the day. The full programme for the event will be published near to its date. The stalls and the refreshment areas will open at 10am. From 12 noon to 4pm music and dance performances on the main stage will alternate with sports demonstrations in front of that sound stage in the central arena. Music will continue into the evening beside the Tavern in the Tent’. For more information about Support our Seaford Charities please follow the social media postings or email seafordcharities@gmail.com.

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Music Arts and cultural events in the Seaford area

Art

Rosemary Drysdale is at the Crypt in Church Street from 29th July until 3rd August with diverse work including mixed media. On Wednesday 4th August from 10am to 4pm the Crypt is hosting a workshop in connection with September’s Tide Mills Project. Cecily Tucker takes over at the Crypt with an exhibition of oil paintings on board which can be seen from Saturday 7th to Sunday 15th August. Most are new paintings including local scenes painted during Lockdown when going out very early in the morning. For details about an exhibition aptly titled Cliffhanger, at South Hill Barn from 7th to 15th August, turn to page 22. Back at the Crypt, the gallery’s summer project takes place from 17th to 22nd August with the final day, Sunday, devoted to an exhibition of output from the project. Seaford Art Club takes over the space from 27th August to 1st September for its annual show. And from 23rd August it’s back up to South Hill Barn until 30th August for a show celebrating Cuckmere and its heritage.

Newhaven Festival

The fourth Newhaven Festival continues on Saturday 31st July with the popular Bar on the Bandstand event when gin, fizz, beer and wine can be sampled. Sessions run from 11.30am until 2pm, 2.30 until 5pm and 5.30 until 8pm. Over 18s only, apart from babies in slings or pushchairs, and disability dogs only. The festival will also embrace Artwave from 11th-26th September and the Tide Mills Project, details in September’s Seaford Scene.

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Geoff Stonebanks’ award-winning Driftwood Garden at Bishopstone and local favourite place to visit, opens on Sunday 1st August at 10am, entry by ticket only, £6 from www.driftwoodbysea.co.uk or 01323 899296. Private visits, at £8.50, are available up to 12th August.

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Composer and musician Nigel Goss’s band Cushion the Blow is at South Hill Barn on Saturday 14th August at 5pm. Tickets on the door. Nigel has also composed music for the Tide Mills Project. Sue Richardson’s Splashpoint Jazz is back at The View (Seaford Head Golf Club) on Wednesday 8 September at 7pm.

Drama

Seaford Little Theatre is staging Mixed Doubles from 20th to 28th August, with tickets available from 30th July. Mixed Doubles takes the form of eight short plays, each for two characters, written by Alan Ayckbourn, John Bowen, Lyndon Brook, David Campton, George Melly, Alan Owen, Harold Pinter, James Saunders and Fay Weldon. Directed by Garry Fowler and Sue and David Williams, each is an independent play in its own right, with the sequence linked by anti-authoritarian monologues written by George Melly. Find any updates and ticket information on www.seafordlittletheatre.co.uk.

Cinema

Seaford Community Cinema welcomes you back with an open air event at Florence House, Southdown Road courtesy of Mairin Colleary. This takes place on Sunday 5th September, gates open at 3pm for the 4pm showing of A Shaun The Sheep Movie: Farmageddon (U) and gates open at 6pm for the 7pm showing of The Greatest Showman (PG) so you can sing along to songs from the Barnum circus story. The season continues at the Barn Theatre in Saxon Lane from Friday 10th September. Tickets at www.seafordcinema.org, from the Tourist Information Centre as soon as Covid regulations allow, or on the door. The programme is subject to Covid guidelines and obtaining film licences. See also page 54.

September highlights

Art Wave Festival, 11th to 26th September, Seaford, Lewes, Newhaven and local villages, www.artwavefestival. org. The Tide Mills Project, 20th to 26th September, www.tidemillsproject.uk Please email events and jpgs to Andrea at andylouhargreaves@icloud.com up to a week before Seaford Scene’s deadline.

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Wilder Gardens We’re pleased to be back providing the full Seaford Town 120 Service. The circular route runs every 30 minutes (except for driver breaks) 5½ days per week and covers Morrisons, Marine Parade (Edinburgh Road), Hawth Hill loop, Hurdis Road, Hill Rise, Clementine Avenue, Beacon Road, Station Approach, Morrisons. On Sundays we run service 26 linking Seaford to Eastbourne via Alfriston; and the hourly circular service 47 Cuckmere Valley Ramblerbus with several pick-ups and drop-offs in Seaford. The usual pre-covid timetables now apply to all services. Concessionary fares accepted. Now no restrictions to the number of seated passengers we can carry on our 16-seater buses. We are grateful to the Town Council for their ongoing support.

Wilder Gardens is a Greenhavens Network initiative and is growing from strength to strength. We now have over 40 Wilder Garden Champions who are creating neighbourhood clusters in Lewes, Newhaven, Peacehaven and Seaford. We have been busily training them to support their communities in creating havens for wildlife in the neighbourhoods and gardens. Our Champions have undergone First Aid training, Health and Safety and Risk Assessments as well as more exciting things like Bat and Moth training.

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A Greener Seaford Community Climate & Eco Fair In 2018, Earth Overshoot Day fell on 1st August. Earth Overshoot Day marks the date when humanity’s demand for ecological resources and services in a given year exceeds what Earth can regenerate in that year. When we discussed partnering with Seaford Town Council to hold a community climate and eco fair, we chose this date to highlight this. It turns out this year, Earth Overshoot Day falls on the 29th July – two days earlier. If we were just looking at UK consumption, our overshoot day would fall on 21st May! What does this mean? It means we can’t carry on consuming the way we do if we want to leave a habitable world with enough resources for future generations. We need to think more about the resources we use. So, to show it can be done, the ethos of this fair is to show what we can do with the resources we have. This has the added bonus of not costing a lot of money! Over 40 local groups and organisations will come together to share their knowledge and skills to help us understand and learn more about how we can protect our environment. We decided to make the fair as sustainable as possible, we wouldn’t have anything for sale including food. Of course, we couldn’t make this happen without the fantastic volunteers who feel this is important enough to give their time and energy to discuss ideas, make things, prepare information, games, activities, and help on the day, all making an extra effort so we can be more sustainable. Thank you to the children of our local primary schools for decorating banners to advertise the fair. Any printed information posters and games we make will be reused in our climate hub and at future events. We will have a 100% off sale where we are giving away stuff for free to show how we have enough ‘stuff ’ already, we just need to think of better ways to redistribute it instead of burying or burning it and buying new!

The most noticeable waste at an event is food and food packaging. This is why we decided not to have any food stalls at this event. We invite you to join us in our challenge to make this event more sustainable by bringing along your own food and drink and joining us for a waste-free picnic. We have chosen the Salts because it is central, the train station and bus stops are nearby so it is easy to get public transport to the fair. As the Salts doesn’t have any bike parking, we will install a temporary bike park so please cycle down if you can. We will have a Repair Café stand where young people and adults can take apart broken electrical items that would have been thrown away and see how it was made. An added bonus of taking the items apart means we can distribute the parts into the relevant recycling points. Visit our talks tent to hear from expert speakers about a range of issues including – what climate change is, flightless travel and the circular economy. We would like to say a huge thank you to Dazzle Events who are very kindly donating a marquee to be used for the day, and to the Rotary Martello Seaford, who are also kindly donating the use of their marquee. We will borrow gazebos, tables, chairs and anything else we can. What we can’t borrow we will buy secondhand and then sell on if we can’t use them again in the future. So come along to the fair with a difference! We’ll have – games, activities, talks, art, a bug hunt, a 100%-off sale, storytelling for adults, music and more! Visit the website for more information: www.seafuture.org/agreenerseaford/ Community Climate & Eco Fair 1st August 2021, 12 noon – 4pm The Salts, Richmond Road, Seaford BN25 1DR

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C RY P T GALLERY Exhibitions at the Crypt

There is so much going on in the gallery now that restrictions have been minimised, and life and Seaford take on a sunnier hue. So here’s what’s happening this month. Until 3rd August you will be able to view work by Rosemary Drysdale. This is a collection of diverse work using mixed media from an artist who has exhibited widely in the south of England. Rosemary has been experimenting with more vivid images and the use of a variety of media. She hopes when you view her paintings you will gain a sense of the joy with which she approaches and executes her work. Cecily Tucker takes over from 7th to 15th August, showing mainly new paintings including local scenes painted during Lockdown, when she went out very early in the morning and viewed how the early hours transformed the ordinary into something new. The new work includes landscapes, streetscapes and still life. From 17th to 21st August the Crypt and 10 children from the Cabin Group at Seaford Baptist Church are getting arty and crafty by creating some lovely artwork. The group is being run by the gallery and will be working on the theme of the Seaside (of course!). The fabulous creations will be shown off at an exhibition on Sunday 22nd August from 10am until 1pm. It would be great to see you at their exhibition. The last days of the month, from 27th August to 1st September, Seaford Art Club presents its annual exhibition of recent works. There will be plenty of colour on show with the gallery’s 13th-century merchant’s undercroft providing the perfect backdrop for an eclectic mix of work by over 30 local artists.You will find original works for sale and unique gift cards, all at reasonable prices.

Make Tide Mills Flip Books with Filmspot Seaford-based film organisation, Filmspot, is taking part in the Tide Mills Project this September, creating animations which will be displayed on site at Tide Mills during the Heritage Celebratory Week (20th – 26th September), on large-scale video screens. The animations will represent characters from the history of Tide Mills, and will appear and disappear, ghost-like, giving a glimpse of past residents. You can be part of the installation, as Filmspot is calling on locals of any age and ability to help animate present residents of the area around Tide Mills! Come and create a simple flip-book animation of yourself, your family, friends – or even pets. It all takes place at the Crypt on 4th August. The workshop will run 10am – 4pm; booking will be available via Eventbrite, linked on the Crypt site, and at www.filmspot.org.uk. Leave your book with the Filmspot team, and they will digitise it and include it in the installation at Tide Mills. Animations from the workshop will also be projected into the windows of the Crypt on 21st and 22nd September. Find out more about the Tide Mills Project at www.tidemillsproject.uk

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Later this year, on 4th September, the people behind London Craft Week are putting on something called Create Day (see createday.org), a global initiative celebrating the creative process, talented makers and their work. It involves artists and makers from around the world sharing what they do via live-streams, film, demonstrations, tutorials, tips and tours, all viewed on the website. Then, one week later, our little part of the world will see the opening of Artwave 2021, our local but no less inspiring and exciting window on creativity in the area. So, to mark both events and share the amazing art and craft work going on in homes and studios around us, the Crypt is asking you to send in photos and/or videos of you, your creative process or your creative output, be it painting, knitting, ceramics, willow weaving, photography or anything else that was born in your imagination and transformed by your hands into something original; whatever you’ve been up to, we want to see it and show it. We are still organising the submission process, technology and other necessary bits and pieces, so we’ll let you know how to do it as soon as we know how to,

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Seaford Rotary A Golden Rainbow Walk

At the end of the Rainbow the true Pot of Gold we discovered was not just the money the event will raise for deserving causes, but the feel-good factor which it engendered. Rotarian Jean Cash’s brilliant idea, The Over The Rainbow Fancy Dress Walk in aid of The Mayor of Seaford’s Charity Initiative on Sunday 20th June, occurred in a glorious weather window after several days of unseasonable rain and gloom – and before a vast deluge the day after. Perhaps the sun does shine on the righteous after all! There was a parade of colour along Seaford Seafront as walkers wore bright, outlandish outfits on their journey between Splash Point and the Newhaven and Seaford Sailing Club – and back again. There was no rush, with the chance to stop off for a drink and a breather, but there was fun and laughter all the way from Superheroes, Wise Owls, Colourful Councillors, pushchairs, trikes and wheelchairs, and Town Crier Peter White. Family groups, businesses, clubs, and societies were involved, most of them seeking individual sponsorship for their own choice of charity and wielding their collection buckets. People gave amazingly generously. Now the word has got out, we will be aiming for a real extravaganza next year because this simple format means practically everybody can take part. Covid-19 restrictions involved limiting the number of walkers who could set off at any one time, though the ideal is a mass start, when all the colourful costumes and happy smiling faces of the walkers can be seen all together. It was great to see the effort many teams put into their Rainbow outfits, some carrying collections buckets which were kindly filled by people out for a Sunday stroll and a cup of something from the kiosks. The sum raised by individuals and teams who took part for their nominated charities exceeded £3,000. Eleven charities will receive donations from the individuals and teams. In addition, approximately the £700 in registration fees raised by Seaford Rotary will be passed to The Mayor of Seaford’s Charity Initiative.

Particular mention should be made of a 9-year-old boy who has autism and type 1 diabetes, who completed the walk. His target was to raise £150 for the National Autistic Society – he raised £735! It really was a great day with a great future.

Presidential Handover On 30th June, President Martin McGill relinquished the Presidential chains of office to incoming President Mike Ogilvie. As last year, due to Covid-19 restrictions, it was still not possible for the Club to hold face-to-face meetings, including the traditional handover meeting at which the outgoing President reviews the past year, and the incoming President looks forward to his year in office. So, for the second time, the couriering of the regalia was repeated this year, and they magically appeared during a Zoom handover meeting. In his Presidential address President Mike Ogilvie acknowledged Immediate Past President Martin McGill’s contribution to managing the club during this time of national crisis. He continued: ‘It is a considerable honour for me to take my place as the next President of this wonderful club which has such a history and reputation of serving the community.’ Seaford Rotary welcomes new members. For more information contact us on www.seafordrotary.org.uk/contact.php. Photos from top: The Superheroes sponsored for Seahaven Storehouse; The Wise Owls sponsored for St Wilfrid’s Hospice and the colourful Wacky Warriors with Jean Cash 3rd from left; Mike Ogilvie.

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Fun filled fundraising - a great day out for the whole family!

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The central arena will present music and dance performances by local choirs, singing groups and young people. We also look forward to contributions from the Seaford Silver Band and Sunshine Strummers. There will also be sports demonstrations including women’s football, rugby minis, the ‘toddle bubble mini marathon’ with other sports to be announced later. Many local charities and ‘not for profit organisations’ are adding to the fun with their family activity fundraising stalls. There will be face painting and a family picnic area. The ‘Tavern in the Tent’ will be there with local businesses providing a range of food stalls. Local service organisations are planning and running ‘Support our Seaford Charities’Martello Rotary, NP&S Lions, Seaford Rotary, Seaford Bonfire Society and the National Coastwatch Institution. For further information please email the organisers seafordcharities@gmail.com The charities and not for profit organisations taking part, as well as having a free of charge stall, will each keep the money their stall raises on the day so please do come along and support your charities.

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It’s a Cliffhanger! The generator is ordered. Lighting is organised and hanging boards are up, courtesy of the previous incumbents of derelict South Hill Barn – thanks Seaford Contemporary Illustrators and Printmakers (SCIP) who opened it up for the Green Show two years ago – and suddenly reopening this building isn’t such a nail-biter after all. All the effort involved in undertaking to stage an art exhibition in a ‘gallery’ with no mod cons, indeed utilities of any kind, is so worth it because the setting is superb. Look through the vast doors of this old barn and you get a snapshot of the Cuckmere Valley and its rising hills while outside… well, let’s just reflect on that iconic Seven Sisters view.You could be inside a painting… So what is going to be going on inside from 7th to 15th August? Well, Last Minute Artists have assembled a great and varied collection of locally based artists who are contributing to the Cliffhanger exhibition of hanging work in a multiplicity of media plus 3D art – so spare a thought for one of the artists, composer and musician Nigel Goss, who as you read this will be completing

the plinths that artists might usually expect a conventional gallery to supply. The multi-talented Nigel will be showing paintings and sculpture, some of an automaton nature, and his band Cushion the Blow will be playing from 5pm on Saturday 14th August, tickets on the door, £5. Entry to the exhibition is free from 10am until 4.30pm each day, and it will also include the varied work of artists such as painter and potter SallyMae Joseph, painter Sarah Gregson whose local countryside views are so loved, mixed media artists and painters Geraldine Edmunds and Susan Casebourne, plus invited artists including ceramicist Adrienne Shields, painters Sandra Chessum and Lisa Bagot, box artist Andrew McDonnell, stained glass artist Adele Walshe, and costume designer and maker Judy Dewsbery with her kimonos.

Making a special appearance will be some work by the mysterious Planksy – Seaford’s own Banksy – whose colourfully executed and sculpted birds and exotic animals are such a favourite feature of the town and around. Hungry and thirsty? Cottons Coffee Bar opens in the courtyard from Wednesdays to Sundays. Photos from top: Explosion of blooms by Sally-Mae Joseph Black bird by Lisa Bagot; Cuckmere cliff and sea stained glass study by Adele Walshe; Lemons by Sandra Chessum.

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seaford choral society update

What have we been doing?

Like most of you, we have been Zooming. It’s not like real singing together but at least you can have a chat once you are unmuted (yes, you are sitting singing to yourself most of the time). Thanks to our great musicians, Colin, John and Rebecca we have been honing our singing skills. One of our members, Carole, has been very busy painting, and selling her paintings for choir funds. They now adorn many walls from here to Harrogate. Drop us a line if you would like to see the ones that are left or commission one for yourself.

Back to real singing again?

It’s nearly time to sing together again. It is oft said that you don’t fully appreciate something until you lose it. I think we all appreciated getting together to sing, but there is certainly going to be something extra-special about getting together again after 18 months away. There are those things that are really hard to make yourself get back to after a break, like swimming or going to the gym, but singing doesn’t seem to be like that. Our singers are just raring to go.

Have you tried it?

We are starting on Monday 6th September. We rehearse at Seaford Baptist Church, starting at 7.15pm. For our first meet we will be performing Vivaldi’s Gloria just for fun. If singing some church music composed by someone who died 280 years ago doesn’t sound like your idea of fun, you may be surprised if you come along and give it a go. Vivaldi, like many of the great composers, had a wonderful sense of humour

and made sure singers and listeners alike would enjoy themselves. There won’t be an audience, so it doesn’t matter whether you know it backwards or never heard it before. It’s just about getting together to release all the tensions of the last 18 months. There’s no better way. If you fancy seeing what it’s all about, drop us a line on the website above and come along to give it a try.

Who are we?

SCS has been in existence for just over 100 years, providing local people with an opportunity to sing together. We have over 80 members of a range of ages, though we would like to welcome more younger singers. There is no audition, just an expectation that once in the choir you will make every effort to attend all possible rehearsals.

Dates for your diary 6th Sept – Back together with Vivaldi. 27th Nov – Welcome back concert – Vivaldi, Haydn et al – St Leonard’s Church. 11th Dec – Festival of Christmas Music – St Andrew’s Church, Alfriston (‘The Cathedral of the Downs’) Book your tickets online: seaford-choral-society.com We’d love to hear from you.

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Seaford Little Theatre re-opens!

Seaford Little Theatre is delighted to be able to announce our re-opening

From 20th to 28th August we shall present Mixed Doubles, an entertainment on marriage, delivered as a series of duos interspersed with short monologues. Scripts have been written by various authors including Alan Ayckbourn, Alun Owen, Fay Weldon, Harold Pinter and George Melly. Quite an assortment! Mixed Doubles was first produced in 1969 at the Hampstead Theatre, followed by a successful run at the Comedy Theatre, London The actors have had a wonderful time rehearsing these pieces, and we hope you will come along to share the results and welcome the Little Theatre back into the Seaford community. Performances start at 7.45pm with one matinee on Saturday 21st August at 2.30pm (no evening performance that day). Tickets will be available generally from 30th July and how to book will be shown on our website (www. seafordlittletheatre.co.uk). As at 8th July – the date of writing this article – we await clarification on any restrictions in place at the time. Once we have this information the website will be updated. We have been encouraged by the numbers renewing their membership and should like to remind anyone interested in joining us either to act, work backstage, help front of house or become part of the workshop

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Seaford War Memorial Restored to its Former Glory

Thanks to generous donations Seaford’s Sutton Park Road War Memorial has been renovated. In advance of Armed Forces Day 2021, Saturday 26th June, and to mark its centenary year, Seaford Town Council made arrangements for the war memorial on Sutton Park Road to be cleaned and have the inscriptions repainted. The work, carried out by specialist contractors, would not have been possible without the donations from Seaford and Bishopstone Neighbourhood Watch Association and Seaford Rotary Club, so the Town

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Council extends it thanks on behalf of the town for their contributions. This war memorial, which is one of many war memorials and monuments within the town, was originally erected in 1921 in Dane Road but was re-sited in 1952 to its current location. The memorial is in memory of those who laid down their lives for their country and commemorates men from the South African War, First World War and Second World War, including Seaford civilians who lost their lives in the latter. Since its re-siting, the war memorial site has also welcomed the installation of the commemorative Tommy bench in 2019 and the memorial paving stone for Major Cuthbert Bromley VC, unveiled in 2015 on the 100th anniversary of the week of his death. Regrettably, the Seaford Armed Forces Day Committee was forced to take the decision to cancel the Armed Forces Day event again this year due to COVID restrictions in place and in line with guidance on the safe holding of events. However, the Armed Forces flags were flying at the Martello Fields on Armed Forces Day, Saturday 26th June, in order to allow safe space for people to visit the flags to pay their respects. The public is also being encouraged to pay tribute online to the British Armed Forces community for their hard work, dedication and efforts – by using #SaluteOurForces you can join this tribute with photos of your salutes on the Armed Forces Day Facebook or Twitter pages.

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Attempted murder on Blatchington Beach

On the 30th of August 1833, the Coastguards on Blatchington Beach were surprised to see a man apparently trying to drown a young girl. Having dashed into the surf to stop the appalling act, they were more than surprised to find that the girl, Sarah Dean, was the man’s daughter. The man, one Philip Dean, a labourer, was arrested on a charge of attempted murder. Dean had been observed walking some distance on the shore carrying the girl, who he beat several times. On the water’s edge, he stripped her of her clothes and waded chest deep into the sea where he threw the little girl out into the sea, whereupon he turned and waded back onto the beach. The Coastguard and several other people had seen what happened and rushed to intervene. Seeing them Dean turned back and tried to retrieve his daughter from the sea. The rough sea brought the little girl back to the shore, half drowned and partly conscious.

It might have been expected that Dean would have been hanged at Lewes or Horsham Gaol, but there is no such record. A check on the list of convicts transported to Australia shows that Philip Dean was onboard the prison ship Arab on 22nd February 1834. Somehow his sentence had been commuted and some mercy had been shown, and Prisoner No 954 Philip or James Dean arrived in Tasmania in June that year. As for his daughter Sarah, there is no record of her life thereafter. Perhaps she entered the workhouse or found a place of safety with a new name elsewhere. We hope she enjoyed some kind of life thereafter. The research for this article and the original text was taken from On Blatchington Beach by Rodney Castleden.

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Trees for Seaford – heritage tree trail In June our volunteers were again busy on the verges, maintaining the trees we planted in Westdown Road and Grosvenor Road. A few of us even managed to find enough sunshine and time to have a very pleasant picnic in the Salts afterwards! Please look out for young trees on the verges which were planted for everyone to enjoy, and do let us know if you spot any problems. If we finally get a run of dry summer weather, then any trees near you may appreciate some water when you are passing! Also in June we were delighted to welcome Keith Sacre of Barcham Trees to Seaford, with his specialist knowledge and visionary approach to tree projects. Although planting new trees is important, we also need to appreciate and protect our existing trees, and to do that we really need to know what trees we already have, and why they are important! We’ve started working on a ‘heritage tree trail’ for Seaford and Keith kindly agreed to help. On a very wet Monday morning, he met a small group of us to walk around Seaford and gave us some fantastic ideas of stories round the trees we walked past, that could be developed as part of our trail. It’s not necessarily the oldest, or rarest trees that are needed. We could use trees that highlight our history, linking in with other historical heritage trails in town that are currently being updated. We hope to use modern technology such as QR codes on the trail so that people can find out more. We might choose examples of trees to show how the aspect, soil and geography of the town, affect the choice of trees and their health and development. We can learn more about the trees that thrive here, and the ones that are threatened by disease, pest and other challenges. We would also like the

trail to highlight how trees can counteract climate change. In previous projects Keith has calculated how much carbon individual trees or groups of trees are absorbing. It’s easy to walk past a tree barely noticing it, but if it had a sign or plaque on it, showing the carbon absorbed, and even a financial value of this valuable asset on it, maybe everyone would appreciate it more, in the same way that blue plaques around town alert us to historical points of interest. We spotted this tree (photo right) from the peaceful oasis of Bramber garden in Crooked lane, where it’s clear to see which way the prevailing winds come, and the tree frames the lovely view of Seaford head, and the seafront at the Martello Tower. Our trail is in the early planning stages, so we are keen to hear from anyone in Seaford who has a favourite tree, or knows of a tree that has an interesting history, or is an unusual or particularly old specimen. The trees need to be in public spaces, or if in private gardens to be seen from the road. We would love to hear all about your favourite trees and the reasons they are so special to you. Please contact us on Facebook or email treesforseaford@ gmail.com. Finally an update on our ‘Hidden spaces of Seaford’ article, do pop into Micklefield Park which is looking fantastic at the moment, with swathes of wild flower annuals, which are buzzing with bees and butterflies! If you are interested in wild flower planting, you may like to join our sister group ‘On the Verge’ #Seafordontheverge https://treesforseaford.wordpress.com/ Photos from top: Tree in Crouch Gardens; Garden near Crooked Lane; Micklefield Park.

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Inner Wheel Club of Seaford Two members have once again come together to guide the Club. This will be the second year when the duties and responsibilities of Club President are shared. A change ‘at the top’ is always refreshing so that new ideas and personalities can influence the path ahead. For Patricia Haswell this will be her first time leading an Inner Wheel Club. She currently lives in Peacehaven but spends a lot of her time in Seaford. On retiring Patricia moved down to East Sussex with her late husband Terry 35 years ago to be close to family. Having served on Peacehaven Town Council for a number of years her experience in community work is soundly based. As a balance to this work Patricia took up line dancing! ‘That will be a 9 day wonder’ commented husband Terry but 25 years later she is still dancing! When asked about the year ahead she commented: ‘I look forward to being joint President of the Inner Wheel Club and working with Eileen, an established, long-serving member.’ Eileen Lynch came to Seaford to take up a teaching post at Seaford Head School in 1980. When she retired she joined Inner Wheel and has been a member since 2004. This will be her second spell as President. Married to Ian, with two grown-up children and one grandchild, plus a Labrador, her time is easily filled with family, walking the dog, folk dancing, book clubs and general socialising.

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The leaflets have been printed, the posters are all ready for the noticeboards and at the time of writing Seaford Community Cinema is waiting for the go-ahead from the government to resume business as near to usual as possible. To cheer us all up a generally light-hearted programme has been compiled for your autumn entertainment. SCC’s re-opening begins al fresco with films at Florence House, Southdown Road, thanks to the generosity of Mairin Colleary, on Sunday 5th September. Doors open at 3pm for the 4pm showing of A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon (U). This stop-motion film about an alien who crashlands near Mossy Bottom Farm should greatly amuse adults and children alike. Directed by Will Becher and Richard Phelan, it stars Justin Fletcher, John Sparkes and Amalia Vitale. Can our Shaun outwit the sinister organisation out to capture the inter-galactic visitor? Doors open again at 6pm for the 7pm showing of The Greatest Showman (PG), directed by Michael Gracey and starring Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams and Zac Ephron. This high-wire extravaganza imagines a scandalous relationship between Big Top impresario Barnum and Jenny Lind.You’ll be singing along to songs such as the glorious and Oscar-winning This Is Me. Feel free to picnic – the show will go on whatever the weather – and enjoy Holy Cow Ices, crêpes from Crêpes de la Crême and drinks from the licensed bar, from which profits will go to this year’s chosen charity, The Youth Counselling Project. It’s back to the Barn Theatre in Saxon Lane for the remainder of the autumn programme, starting with Summerland (12) on Friday 10th September at 7.30pm. Directed by Jessica Swale and starring Gemma Arterton, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Penelope Wilton, Tom Courtenay and Lucas Bond, this film should appeal to all the senses

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Seaford Striders Couch to 5k participants go the distance ‘Graduates’ from Seaford Striders’ Couch to 5K (C25K) programme buddied up with members to tackle their final challenge last month.

knowing no one we came down to the Salts on that first Tuesday. I was rather glad to spot two people I did know (Greg who is a member, and Paula who wasn’t). I was really impressed with the welcome and the way that a member of the club would walk/shuffle/jog alongside us as we went out chatting to us checking that we’re OK.’ James added that neither himself, nor Lucy, had done any form of exercise which had resulted in them getting out of breath for a long time, but this didn’t prove a problem to joining a group. As well as

With Seaford Beach Parkrun suspended due to Covid restrictions, the group paired up with experienced Striders to complete the challenge, running from Newhaven and Seaford Sailing Club towards Splash Point. Striders members ensured their C25K counterparts stayed the distance by keeping time – as well as giving gentle encouragement along the way. This year’s C25K programme was run with a difference with 39 participants starting the nine week programme operated in accordance with social distancing measures from England Athletics. Heather and Stuart Westcott were joined by their son and daughter David and Zoë, taking a whole family approach to the C25k programme. Zoë said: ‘We are so happy we made the decision to join Seaford Striders for their Couch to 5K Programme. Every single member is so friendly and supportive, encouraging us the entire time to complete the 9-week course and finish the 5k Graduation Run.’ She added: ‘We joined up as a family, which helped us to stay committed to the training during the week, and although one of us had to drop out due to health problems, we can’t wait for our family to officially join Seaford Striders and run with that amazing group of people on a regular basis. Thank you to everyone at Striders for showing Team Westcott that running can be an enjoyable experience!’ Seaford also has a quicker vicar, thanks to the Striders’ C25K programme. Vicar of St Leonard’s and St Luke’s, James Hollingsworth, was signed up to the programme by his wife Lucy, who spotted Couch to 5K on Facebook. He explained: ‘Rather reluctantly and

improving his fitness, James also found friendship – as well as some anecdotes to add to his sermons. He explained: ‘One Strider asked if I was the jogging vicar, to which all I could reply was that that’s only a halftruth. I genuinely didn’t think it would be possible to get this far, so the design of slow increments and constant encouragement has been really good. It’s been so good that I’ve used Seaford Striders as an example in my sermons about what good welcoming looks like!’ James and Lucy also used the C25K app between sessions to keep up the momentum. James said: ‘It’s been this odd mix of exercise, which is the point of it all, and friendship which has been an added bonus that has helped keep us going. There’s an interesting honesty and vulnerability, chatting to each other after we’ve succeeded together to get this far. We’re probably smelly and we certainly don’t look our best – but it’s a good inclusive moment!’ 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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We’re back! Seaford u3a has held its first face-to-face events since it was hit by the Covid pandemic last year. The first event was a coffee morning at the Con Club in Crouch Lane, Seaford which was well attended by members and much enjoyed. Further coffee mornings will probably follow on the third Wednesday of each month at the Con Club from 10am until 12 noon. These are open to members and non-members, and there will be a modest charge to cover the coffee and light refreshments. The craic is free! There is no need to book – just come along and join in. Other ‘live’ events have included the start of a series of talks entitled ‘A glimpse of Tibetan culture’, given by one of the members who has had the experience of living in the foothills of the Himalayas for eighteen years and following the teachings of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. This was told in four documentaries which drew together different aspects of Tibetan culture and provided a fascinating glimpse into this secluded world. In July there are two more live events planned, a free ‘Welcome Back’ buffet for members to be held at the Con Club and the first pub lunch for members since the Covid break to be held at the White Lion. Both of these are after this article has gone to press but will be reviewed next time. There is a strong programme of groups which were showcased last month in Seaford Scene. There is also a good programme of talks by members at The Downs Leisure Centre. They start in September and run

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respect their wish to inhabit our town, which is only for a few months every year from May to August. So do keep watch on the birds and note, if possible, where they appear to be nesting. One tool to use is an app called Swift Mapping, where sightings of a scream of swifts can be reported. A leaflet drop is due to be carried out in the areas where birds have been spotted nesting in Seaford. The leaflet will advise householders of the need to look out for the birds and not disturb the nests, and in the event of any external/roofing work to be carried out on buildings, to be sensitive to the needs of our wildlife. If they are known to be nesting in your property, we ask that you delay any such work until they have once again departed, usually by mid August. Consideration could then be given to erecting a swift box for the next generation. Certainly, swifts do not do any damage to a property or make a mess! www.Swift-Conservation.org is a very good website with lots of information, locally and nationally, with photographs, ideas for putting up nesting boxes, recommendations and a great deal of other information. The leaflet drop is being organised by Greenhavens Network so if you would like to help out, please see their Facebook page. The 2nd step is to encourage householders to have swift boxes fitted in and around Seaford, and thus entice more birds to breed here. If swift boxes or swift bricks are installed near known nesting sites, this will encourage more birds to nest nearby, as apparently, they look out for suitable nesting sites before departing! By the time you read this article, the swifts will be preparing to leave our skies once again, so look up now! Our skies will be a much quieter place once they are gone for another year! If you’d like more information, please follow the Facebook page, SAVE SEAFORD’S SWIFTS, where updates will be posted. Photo: © Inger Lund, www.swift-conservation.org

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Sunbathing, skiing or biking on a dirt track, sunglasses can protect your eyes from sand, wind and dust, all of which can irritate or scratch the delicate cornea.

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Prolonged exposure to the sun’s UV rays can lead to early onset cataracts, macular degeneration, and pterygium. Cataracts involve a clouding of the eye’s lens that requires an operation to correct; macular degeneration results from deterioration of the macula of the retina, which permanently destroys central vision; and pterygium involves tissue growth on the eyeball. Wearing sunglasses that have good UV protection helps keep your eyes healthier, longer.

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The summer months require a different approach to wine. We’re more likely to want something refreshing, or to mix it with soda water for a spritzer. Also, even staunch red wine-lovers often drift towards a white or a rosé as the temperatures rise. Look for a dry white with high acidity, a light to medium body. If you favour sweetness, try to make sure it also has high acidity. Look for fruity notes, particularly

Some folks just love their reds even in summer. However, avoid heavy, full-bodied varieties unless you want to feel sleepy and dehydrated. Look for lighter reds that are best served chilled, with low tannin and high acidity. Cinsault is probably my favourite summer red on account of its fruitiness. It’s nicely high in acidity too. Frappato is also a good summer choice with low tannins and a fresh taste. Lambrusco can be sneered at in some circles but it’s actually the perfect bubbly sweeter red for summer. Cheers! Helena Campbell

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Andrew studied photography at the London College of Printing in the 1960s and whilst there documented the tragic Aberfan disaster in Wales where 116 children and 28 adults were killed when a slagheap collapsed which destroyed their school.

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SEAHAVEN BLINDS Tel 01323 899011 sales@seahavenblinds.co.uk www.seahavenblinds.co.uk Seahaven Blinds is a family run business, located in Seaford. We sell all types blinds at competitive prices. Free home visit. Personal service. Made to measure. Price includes measure, supply and fitting.

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MOCKFORD’S Blinds & AWNINGS Mockford’s the Blindmakers are a small family business Mockford’s the trading in who have been Seaford for over years. Blindmakers are a30 small Big or small Mockfords make them all!

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When customers are asked why they choose Mockfords Blinds, here are Website: mockfordblinds.co.uk some of their replies: Take the A259 Seaford, onreal approaching ‘The 20 yearfrom guarantee, personal Eastbourne go straight over the first set of service, no gimmicks, no pushy sales traffic lights then take the next left into Green people, members of both street. Once on Green Street thereSeaford is a bus and shelter on the right hand side opposite the Eastbourne Chambers of Commerce, entrance to a small trading estate where our over 2,000 fabrics to choose from, showroom is located. a local firm, Mockfords reputation, recommended,good value for money, I wanted the best, my Nan and my Mum have your blinds’ Telephone: 01323 417518

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Seaford Town Council

Green Spaces Offered for Community Use to Help Tackle Climate Change

Seaford Town Council met on 23rd June to discuss updates on a variety of current activities and pave the way for the next steps to be taken, including identifying exciting uses for some of the town’s lesser-used land and assets. The meeting was livestreamed to the Town Council’s YouTube channel, so can be watched at any time. The supporting paperwork is also available in full on the Town Council’s website.

Following the group’s creation in 2020, the Town Council received an update from its Assets Working Group, which included a list of recommendations for certain plots of land. These recommendations were all focused around increasing community use and involvement with green spaces, any potential for sponsorship or income from plots and one plot for sale on open market, if viable. The latter being the small, land-locked parcel of land owned by the Town Council behind Boots Chemist on Broad Street. Following the Town Council’s approval of all recommendations, one of the next steps will be to offer the relevant green spaces for community use. The Town Council will maintain ownership but this will enable the community to use the sites, such as to deliver work to tackle climate change on site; rewilding, community meadows, community food growing etc. This is a very welcome step in the right direction to help tackle climate change on a local level and gives members of the community the opportunity to not just be involved but coordinate and really take ownership of these initiatives.

scaffolding) and Lewes District Council (including plastic recycling methods); key financial updates following the closure of the 2020 – 2021 financial year; the ongoing consultation into changes of parliamentary boundaries (not directly impacting on Seaford but there is an impact on the Lewes constituency that Seaford is within); and the Town Council’s meeting arrangements in the coming months whilst COVID restrictions are still in place. In addition to the above, the Town Council is in the process of extending to a 50-year lease with Seaford Town Football Club for the clubhouse in The Crouch, enabling them to access more funding for their sport, facilities and invaluable community work. Finally, the Town Council also gave its support for the joint initiative coming out of recent meetings between the Town Council, Lewes District Council, and local anglers and swimmers, to trial ‘preferred swimming zones’ on the Seaford seafront. This will not be enforceable but is in place to guide swimmers and anglers on how best to safely use the beach together. The revised Seaford Beach Guide will be issued by the District Council in coming weeks. Town Council meetings are open for members of the public to attend or participate at. To sign up for updates on upcoming meetings, please email admin@ seafordtowncouncil.gov.uk or visit https://www.seafordtowncouncil.gov.uk/enquire/

The meeting also included discussions on: possible survey works on the Bronze Age hill fort/burial mount at Seaford Head; the Town Council’s plans following it declaring a climate change emergency; updates on Seaford-relevant activities by East Sussex County Council (including Exceat Bridge works and Talland Parade

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Gales, buckets of rain and not a lot of sunshine have done no harm to our sheltered garden in the Crouch. On the contrary, plants have gone berserk and the team, including two new volunteers – welcome Lesley and Jackie – have been hard at it pruning, cutting back, harvesting the first of the produce and allowing a snatched minute or two to admire the burgeoning fruits of their endeavours. All this work was to ensure that the garden would be looking its best for the Macmillan Trail last month. Visitors would have noted cucumbers Mini Munch in the poly tunnel, which is still home to tomatoes, some even in hanging baskets above those ramping up their spiralled poles. Outside are more baskets of trailing tomatoes, fastened onto the runner bean pole structure, with deep purple-centred pinkish-mauve poppies providing a backdrop. Indeed these poppies are in odd spaces all over the garden, in keeping with a greener mode of gardening which welcomes a wilder look – so long as it is tamed. The roses are superb and, like the poppies, a tremendous draw for bees and other pollinating insects. Not an opportunity to plant is lost, and even the roof garden over the shed is home to a plume of grass among the sedums and house leeks, with wild strawberries planted on shelving on its end wall. And talking of strawberries, the more cultivated variety were being picked from the more conventional raised bed, and tasted delicious. Hopefully there will soon be enough to sell on the sales table – speaking of which, the courgettes were looking promising too. The garden will also be open on Saturday mornings (10am-12 noon) from 17th July so fingers crossed there will be something to tempt everyone.

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As you read this the figs will still be plumping up against their sheltered brick wall, while the gooseberries were getting fat against the flint wall bordering the Peace Garden. Across the path blackcurrants, pears and apples from the step-over trees were doing well, but even last month’s storm couldn’t do nature’s work and dislodge enough of the fruit, so that was another task for Katie and James. Katie said: ‘Every year in June and July fruit trees drop some of their fruit because they couldn’t sustain it all. We gardeners also reduce them ourselves, so with a bunch of four apples, say, taking off one or even two. It feels harsh and mean but you have to steal yourselves to do it.’ James and Katie have also pruned the apples and plums to keep the trees the right shape and size and to allow more sunshine to get to the fruit. A big galvanised tank has been donated to the garden by Malcolm Pither and his wife and how that will be utilised is currently up for discussion with the big money going on a container for shade-loving plants. The pizza oven, apparently placed to provide a convenient stepping stone for those who don’t appreciate what a locked gate means, has consequently seen better days, so that’s another decision to be made, along with revamping the circular raised bed and replanting with some more sun-loving plants. That’s gardens for you, always changing. Come and see for yourselves on Wednesday mornings. The Garden Team Photos from top clockwise: Grasses on the roof; Figs love a

warm wall; James prunes the apples; Plump gooseberries; Roses, the scent of summer; Bees love the poppies.

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Dear Members, following the lifting of Covid restrictions, I am pleased to tell you that we can meet once again commencing Tuesday 28th September at 7pm at St Luke’s Church, Walmer Road, Seaford. The speaker will be Gillian Edom, topic: Foraging for a Future. As I mentioned in the last edition, due to circumstances beyond our control we have had to find a new venue. This has meant that we have also had to change the night we meet. Please check the September edition of Seaford Scene for the latest information, but as this edition goes to press the programme for 2021 includes meetings on Tuesday 26th October at St Luke’s, speaker Darren Lerigo, topic: What Do I Do With This Space?, and on Tuesday 30th November at St Luke’s, when we will hold the AGM. Our handbook will be printed as usual, ready for starting the new year. Happy Gardening! Sara (Chair)

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No show this August, but it looks like we could be getting back to normal. Hard work from Chair Sara has sorted a new venue, while Social Evening Secretary Jan has confirmed speakers for September and October. Well done to them. Applause also for Outings Organiser Pippa Logan, who led a coach trip to Cambridge University Botanic Garden on 3rd July. This outing had been cancelled in 2020, but 26 decided to board the 2021 coach and we were rewarded with a very interesting time at this wonderful garden. The garden dates from 1846, covers an area of 16 hectares (40 acres), and is well worth a visit. The next planned members’ coach outing is to RHS Wisley Flower Show on 9th September. There are still a few spaces if you are tempted (contact Pippa Logan for further details).

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3 Pull up onions and leave them to ripen on top of the ground until the green tops have withered away. 3 Prune rambler roses after flowering, but climbers are best left until spring. 3 Lavender cuttings are easy. Choose 3- to 4-inch non-flowering side shoots, gently pull from main stem, pot in sandy soil and keep watered. 3 Water camellias in very dry spells to prevent bud drop next spring.

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What’s On in August? Thurs 29th July – Tues 3rd Aug

Rosemary Drysdale Crypt Gallery, 23 Church St

Open daily, 10am - 4pm

A collection of diverse work using mixed media. www.thecryptgallery.com

Sunday 1st August

Boot, Craft and Produce Fair

Martello Fields West, Seaford 7.30am stallholders, 9am - 1pm public

Low pitch fee, free car parking, refreshments available. www.seafordrotary.org.uk

Driftwood Open Garden

Bishopstone, Seaford BN25 2RS

10am - 12pm

Open as part of the National Garden Scheme: Pre-paid tickets only, £6, from www.ngs.org.uk. Private visits are available up to 12th Aug, tickets £8.50. www.driftwoodbysea.co.uk

Community Climate & Eco Fair

The Salts, Marine Parade & Richmond Rd 12 noon - 4pm

Wild flower seed sowing, bug pebble painting, sign making and groups tackling climate change in Seaford.

Wednesday 4th

Tidemills Workshop

Crypt Gallery, 23 Church St, Seaford 10am - 4pm

Filmspot are calling on locals of any age and ability to help animate present residents of the area around Tide Mills. Create a flipbook that will be digitised and projected. Booking via Eventbrite and www.filmspot.org.uk.

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Parish Open Afternoon In and around St Andrew’s Church, Bishopstone 2pm - 5pm

Stalls, music in the church, refreshments in the village hall and children’s activities. Everyone welcome.

Sat 7th – Sun 15th

Cecily Tucker Oil Paintings Crypt Gallery, 23 Church St

Open daily, 11am - 5pm, closed Monday An exhibition of paintings by Cecily Tucker www.thecryptgallery.com

Sat 7th – Sun 15th

Cliffhanger!

South Hill Barn, Southdown Road, Seaford BN25 4JS. 10am - 4.30pm

Last Minute Artists – locally based artists present a varied collection of 2D and 3D art. Free entry. www. lastminuteartists.weebly.com

Wednesday 11th

Seaford Stamp & Postcard Club

Seaford Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane 7pm for 7.30pm

Nigel Chandler: Allied Occupation of Germany Part 2. All stamp and postcard collectors welcome. Tel 01323 492433 www.seafordstampclub.co.uk

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Saturday 14th

Cushion the Blow South Hill Barn, Southdown Road, Seaford BN25 4JS. 5pm

Composer and musician Nigel Goss’s band perform as part of the Cliffhanger! art exhibition. Tickets £5 on the door.

Thursday 19th

Seaford Afternoon Flower Club

Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 1.30pm - 3.30pm

Demonstration by Flowers & Pots florist shop. Membership £30 per year, visitors £5. Tel: Mary 01323 893899 or Sue 01323 894848

Friday 20th

Hearing Aid Maintenance, Batteries and Hearing Loss Advice St James’ Trust, 11 Blatchington Road BN25 2AB 10am - 12pm

Come and meet your local friendly team from East Sussex Hearing. Bring your brown NHS record book. 01323 722505 mail@eshrc.org www.eshrc.org

Fri 20th – Sat 28th

Seaford little Theatre: Mixed Doubles 4 Steyne Road, Seaford Eves 7.45pm, Sat 21st matinée only at 2.30pm

delivered as a series of duos. Scripts by Alan Ayckbourn, Alun Owen, Fay Weldon, Harold Pinter and George Melly. Tickets at: www. seafordlittletheatre.co.uk

Tues 17th – Sun 22nd

Summer Project & Exhibition Crypt Gallery, 23 Church St

Children from the Cabin Group will be creating arts and crafts on the theme of ‘Seaside’ at the Crypt Gallery. An exhibition of the work will be held at Seaford Baptist Church on Sunday 22nd July, from 10am - 1pm. www.thecryptgallery.com

Saltmarsh Sessions: Choir & Cocktails

Saltmarsh Farmhouse, Seven Sisters Country Park, East Dean Road BN25 4AD 5pm - 7pm

Presenting Archway Choirs. Come and celebrate their first performance since Lockdown, as they perform their best songs. Tickets £10 from: www.saltmarshsessions.co.uk

Mon 23rd – Mon 30th

Celebrating Cuckmere South Hill Barn, Southdown Road, Seaford BN25 4JS

A show drawing attention to the plight of the Coastguard Cottages at Cuckmere Haven and the risk of infiltration from the sea.

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Fri 27th Aug – Weds 1st Sept

Drawing Workshops

Crypt Gallery, 23 Church St, Seaford

Last Monday of the month 10am - 12 noon

Seaford Art Club

Paradise Park, Avis Rd, Newhaven BN9 0DH

Open daily, 10am - 1pm

£14 per session.

Annual exhibition of recent work by over 30 local artisits. Original works and cards for sale. www.thecryptgallery.com

Fri 27th Aug – Sun 5th Sept

Andrew Whittuck: A Life in Wide Angle

Star Brewery Gallery, Castle Ditch Lane, Lewes BN7 1YJ

Tues - Sat 11am - 4pm and Sunday 12 noon - 4pm Seaford photographer Andrew Whittuck presents his exhibition of landscape photographs. www. andrewwhittuck.co.uk www.starbrewerygallery.com

Saturday 28th

Dr Bike

Paradise Park, Avis Rd, Newhaven BN9 0DH 10am - 12 noon

Free bike safety check. No labour charge, all parts fitted are cost price. Donations can be made to Seaford Down’s Syndrome and Special Needs Support Group.

What’s On Weekly? Clubs/ Organisations Blue Van Veterans Breakfast Club

Seaford Town Football Club, The Crouch, Bramber Ln BN25 1TL Second Sunday of the month 9am - 11am

Cooked breakfast, tea, coffee and soft drinks. £6 per head. WWII veterans free. Tel: 07754 147778 or 01323 890211. email: edafvbc.sf@yahoo.com www.bluevandropin.co.uk.

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Children’s Cartoon Corner Weds 11am, starts 4th Aug During the school

holidays. Contact Lesley Harvey: 07722 236741

Greenhavens Network For more information email: greenhavens@yahoo.com or Facebook: Greenhavens Network.

Martello Rotary Seaford

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

Newhaven, Peacehaven & Seaford Lions Club For more information visit www.npslions.co.uk or email: lionpresident@npslions.co.uk. Tel: 0345 8335981. Facebook: @NPSLions

Seaford Bridge Club

The Esplanade, Seaford Online Tues: 2pm and Weds and Fri: 7pm

We welcome new members and provide support to those not familiar with online bridge. For more details visit: www. bridgewebs.com/seaford/home

Seaford Museum and Heritage Society

The Esplanade, Seaford Sat and Sun 11am - 4pm, Weds 2 - 4pm

We welcome visitors to our Tardis-like Museum displaying history from the Stone Age to the present day. Tel: 01323 898222 www.seafordmuseum.co.uk Facebook: Seaford Museum.

Seaford Photographic Society For more information visit www.seafordps.org and get in touch via the ‘contact’ button.

Seaford Rotary

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

Seaford u3a

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

Seaford u3a Coffee Morning

Seaford Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane. BN25 1PU Third Wednesday of the month 10am - 12pm

Open to members and non-members. Coffee and light efreshments (modest fee). Just come along. Email: seafordu3a@gmail.com. For membership visit: www. u3asites.org.uk/seaford.

Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club

St James’ Trust, 11 Blatchington Road BN25 2AB First Friday of the month, 2 - 4pm (from 3rd Sept) Guest speakers and other activities, tea, buscuits, raffle. New members always welcome.Tel: 01323 895216 or email: white-c7@sky.com

Trees for Seaford

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

Community

Bereaved by Suicide Support: East Sussex

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

Friends of Tide Mills

Tide Mills near Seaford and Bishopstone

Third Sunday of the month 10am - 12 noon. Meet at beach end of old village road. help us care for this special place. Email: brianjimskinner@gmail.com

Newhaven Country Market

Hillcrest Community Centre, Bay Vue Road BN9 9LH

Thursdays 10am – 12.30pm Wide range of stalls and the Hillcrest Café. Free parking, disabled access, toilets.

Seaford Allotments

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

Seaford Baptist Church Belgrave Rd BN25 2EE

Sundays Join us for family service at 9.30am and main church service at 11am. Book your seat online: www. seafordbaptistchurch.org.uk/

Seaford Community Garden

Crouch Gardens next to the Peace Garden Weds 9.30am - 12.30pm Sat 10am - 12 noon (July to September only)

Garden open, plants and produce for sale. All welcome. www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/scg

Seaford Community Tea Room Seaford Old Town Hall, Church Street

Mon - Fri 10am - 1pm, Saturday 10am - 12 noon New customers welcome to enjoy tea, coffee and cake.

St Leonard’s & St Luke’s

St Leonard’s, Church St;

St Luke’s, Walmer Rd Sundays 9.30am Holy Communion (booking

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required tel: 01323 894216 email: admin@seafordparish. org.uk), also online. 11.15am Informal worship, also online. 7pm Online from St Luke’s.

4th Sunday of the month 8am Holy Communion in

St Leonard’s.

2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month 11am Holy

Communion in St Leonard’s. www.seafordparish.org.uk

Music

Concentus Choir

Willingdon Community School, Broad Road, Eastbourne BN20 9QX Mondays 7.15pm Starts Monday 6th Sept

No need to read music to join this friendly choir – regularly sings in Seaford. Tel: 07920 430162 or 07789 343514 www.concentus-sings.com

Seaford Choral Society Seaford Baptist Church Church, Belgrave Road Mondays 7.15pm Starts Monday 6th Sept

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

Singing for Fun

Seaford Baptist Church Church, Belgrave Road Weds 11am - 12noon Thurs 7pm - 8pm

For adults of all ages and abilities. No need to read music. £6 on the door. Tel: 01323 365495 or 07799 818590 Email: sallyann@ crystalclearaudio.co.uk

abilities welcome. Full schedule at www.in-balance. org.uk or to book, contact Sophie: 07444 549859 Email: inbalancesussex@gmail.com

Newhaven Gig Rowing Club

Newhaven Marina, Yacht Harbour BN9 9BY

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

Hatha Yoga connecting movement with the breath. Floor-based stretches and standing postures. All ages/

Seaford Bowling Club Chichester Road BN25 2DT

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

Wednesday 12.15 - 1.30pm Starts Wednesday 1st Sept. A new class for absolute beginners – basic steps through to easy begiiner dances. £5. Tel Southern Stomp 01273 587714 www.southernstomp.com

Yin Yoga in the Havens The Practice Space, Newhaven currently online via thepracticespace.co.uk Thursday 9.30am 10.45am online Fridays 5.45pm - 7pm

Play from 8am - 10pm

Yoga and Sound Baths

30-45 minutes. Try out the technique to improve fitness, posture, and stamina. Poles provided. Tel: 01323 891492. Email: kathrynmcdonald2@ googlemail.com

New member offer, 3 months for only £50! Get fit and play tennis at Seaford Tennis Club. We welcome players of any ability and age. Sign up at www.seafordtennis.com

Pilates with Karen

Seahaven Yoga

Seaford

Seaford Baptist Church & Zoom Mondays 7.15 - 8.30pm

Pilates Fusion at Seaford Baptist Church in person and Zoom

Weds 9.30 - 10.30am

Pilates for Every Body at Seaford Baptist Church in person and Zoom

Weds 11am - 12 noon

Pilates for Every Body at Seaford Baptist Church

Online/in person

30-60 minutes. Improve breathing, strength, stamina, flexibility and be mindful in the moment. Free – have fun! Tel: 01323 891492. Email: kathryn mcdonald2@googlemail.com

Bramber Church Hall, Peacehaven

Seaford Tennis Club

Various locations

In Balance Yoga

Seaford

Nordic Walking Taster Sessions 1-1

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

Qigong 1-1 Sessions

Two Left Feet Line Dance Class

Payment by donation. Email: jacqui.johnston@hotmail.co.uk. Tel: 07816 154644

Chair-based Exercise at Seaford Baptist Church, in person and Zoom

Cycle Seahaven

Pumped Bootcamps, Instagram: pumpedbootcamp

Thursdays 6.15 - 7.15pm

Saturdays 9.30 - 10.30am:

Pilates Fusion Zoom class Personal Pilates Tuition: Monday morning and Tuesday afternoon/evening at Seaford Osteopathic Clinic. Tel: 07944 785520 Email: karenmoves@gmail.com www. pilatesstudiuoseaford.co.uk

Pumped

Join our fun, affordable, sweaty classes today. Facebook:

Belgrave Rd BN25 2HE

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

Seaford Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane. BN25 1PU (or in the garden in good weather) Saturday 10am

Tel/text: 01323 892638 or 07983 622840. Email: seahavenyoga@btinternet.com www.seahavenyoga.co.uk

Sevalight Hatha Yoga & Relaxation Class

Seaford & Bishopstone Village

Tuesdays 10.30am & 6.30pm Small group yoga classes for all abilities. Deeply relaxing and healing. Tel: Susannah 07862 263869 Email: susannah@breathingspaces.com www.breathing-spaces.com

Private Studio in Newhaven

Sound Baths: Sunday afternoon Therapeutically healing and

relaxation plus re-energizing experiential sessions.

70+ Yoga: Tuesday: 10-11.30am

Joint freeing mobility sessions, breathing techniques plus relaxation with Senior British Wheel of Yoga Teacher Trainer/ ex Army Nurse.

Mixed Ability Yoga Wednesday: 10-11.30am

Small group and individual support with Senior Yoga Teacher. Empower yourself, improve your health, calm your mind.

Progressing in Yoga Wednesday: 7.30-9pm

Small group with guidance by advanced dual qualified senior tutor in ‘Know Yoga, Know Peace, No Yoga, No Peace’. Tel: Janet 01273 512306 or email: samtosha4u@btinternet.com

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Accountants & Bookkeeping Core Accounting Services Ltd 9 Mad About Tax 33 Shoreline Accountants 35 Swindells Chartered Accountants 17 Tasker Osman & Co 32 Activities Sussex Boat Trips 11 Arborist/Tree Surgeon Greenhaven Gardens 112 Hollywood Tree Surgery Ltd 118 R W Green Ltd 120 Sussex Treefella Ltd 119 Tree Wizard 121 Architects Challinor Hall Ltd 94 Plans in Seaford 94 Artists & Exhibitions Cecily Tucker Oil Paintings 23 Cliffhanger! 22 Lesley Harvey 26 Bathroom/Bedroom/ Supplies/Fitting A S Home Refurbishments 109 Builders Club 68/69 Claremont Interiors 102 HPS Newhaven 108 Inside Out 76 Jai Scudder Ltd 87 Maiden Maintenance 74 Beauty & Massage Absolute Beauty 66/67 Blinds Blind Design 7 Mockford’s the Blindmakers 104 Seahaven Blinds 103 Sunrise Awnings & Blinds 103 Building Services/Supplies A S Home Refurbishments 109 Avatar Creative Building 19 Builders Club 68/69 Constructs 95 Home Improvements – Sev 76 Inside Out 76 More Space Solutions 95 NF Construction & Driveways 94 S R Davis & Sons 85 Stewart Brickwork 95 Technique Roofing 97 We are RAM Construction 16 Your Construction Shop 127 Bus & Coach Services Cuckmere Buses 10 Care Homes & Sheltered Housing Abbeyfield House 45 Clifden House 44 Nova House 45 Rivendale Lodge 45 Westerleigh Nursing Home 46 Carpentry/Joinery A S Home Refurbishments 109 Home Improvements – Sev 76 Inside Out 76 JDC’s Handyman & Decorating 74 PWS Carpentry Services 90 SJL Ltd 90 Car Dealerships Seaford MG 43 Car Repairs/Services Solo ABC 40 Children’s Activities Hopscotch Nursery 29 Cinema Seaford Community Cinema 8 Cleaning Services Chores & More 19 Dolly Char Domestic Cleaning 59 Excel Carpet Care 59 JDC’s Handyman & Decorating 74 Mr Moss 56 Novaclean 56 Oven Gleamers 56 Phoenix Home & Property Maintenance 77 Seahaven Jet Wash 57 Seahaven Window Cleaning 59

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Clock Restoration R Edwards Clock Restoration 73 Clubs & Organisations Association of Carers 48 Support our Seaford Charities 21 Computer Supplies/Services SBG Computers 33 Conservatories More Space Solutions 95 Sussex Trade Windows 100 Sussex Windows and Doors 2 Courses & Tuition Drawing Workshops 26 Maeve Jenkinson – Violin Lessons 27 Piano Teacher – Rachel Page 26 Rottingdean Whiteway Centre 31 The Seaford Seamstress 105 Dance Classes Tea Dances 25 Two Left Feet Dance Classes 25 Distilleries Harley House Craft Distillery 53 Door Supplies and Storage Burnage Garage Doors 91 Claremont Interiors 102 G&N Garage Doors 90 The Home Improvement Co 15 South East Garage Doors 91 Sussex Windows and Doors 2 Electricians & Suppliers Allcott-Wells Electrical Ltd 79 Geering Electrical 80 Handy Kate 74 J Kirby Electrical Ltd 78 J K Pope & Sons Ltd 78 M Hughes Electrical 79 PES Power Electric Services 8 R&R Domestic Appliances 81 Westview Electrical 81 Estate/Letting Agents Ginger & Sanders 39 Newberry Tully 38 Rowland Gorringe 128 Fencing Fullers Fencing 117 K P Landscapes 111 R W Green Ltd 120 Suttons Groundcare 112 Timber Requirements 117 Wynnes & Seaford Fencing 116 Flooring/Fitting A S Home Refurbishments 109 Ideal Flooring Sussex 93 Inside Out 76 James Lawrence Flooring 92 V R Flowers & Son 12 Furniture V R Flowers & Son 12 Seaford Second Hand Furnishings 73 Gardening/Landscaping 4Mation Landscapes 118 Greenhaven Gardens 112 Hollywood Tree Surgery Ltd 118 Horizon Landscapes 112/115 Inside Out 76 K P Landscapes 111 Lime Landscapes Ltd 113 N F Construction & Driveways 94 Phoenix Home & Property Maintenance 77 R W Green Ltd 120 Sussex Treefella Ltd 119 Suttons Groundcare 112 Tree Wizard 121 Gas/Heating/Plumbing Aaron Merryweather 89 Amethyst Plumbing & Heating 88 Chris Dowling Heating/Plumbing 88 D Egan Gas Services 87 George Ward Plumbing/Heating 86 Handy Kate 74 Jai Scudder Ltd 87 N M Plumbing & Heating Ltd 89 Perameter Plumbing 88 Willis Heating Ltd 87

Glazing/Windows Constructs 95 Daisy Windows 13 Just Like New 101 SRC Double Glazing & Repairs 99 Sussex Trade Windows 100 Sussex Windows and Doors 2 Tintwise 101 Hairdressers/Barbers High on Hair 70 Mobile Hairdresser 4 The Lodge 71 Short Cuts 71 Victoria’s Home Cuts 71 Handyman Services 1st Rate Handyman Services 82 Aaron Merryweather 89 Handy Kate 74 JDC’s Handyman & Decorating 74 Maiden Maintenance 74 Peter Vulovic Handy Man 74 S B Property Maintenance 75 Health & Wellbeing Acorn Chiropody & Podiatry 64 Acupuncture Naturally 66 Alexander Technique 67 Chiropodist/Podiatrist - Rita 64 Ouse Valley Footcare 64 Seaford Osteopathic Clinic 63 Seaford Podiatry & Chiropody 65 Sussex Eyecare 66 Sussex Podiatrists 65 Home Help/Care Andrew White 46 Chores & More 19 The People’s Choice Sussex 47 Sussex Elderly Care 47 Ink Supplies Badger Inks 32 Ironing Service Chores & More 19 Dolly Char Domestic Cleaning 59 The People’s Choice Sussex 47 Jewellers Marks 72 Z Fine Jewellery & Boutique 73 Job/Volunteer Vacancies Association of Carers 48 St Johns 28 Sussex Elderly Care 47 Kitchen Design/Supply/ Installation A S Home Refurbishments 109 Builders Club 68/69 Claremont Interiors 102 Constructs 95 Howdens 107 Inside Out 76 Locksmiths & Supplies Andy Anderson & Son 99/105 Lee’s Locks 83 Mobility Aids Clearwell Mobility 49 Museums/Galleries Seaford Museum 23 Music Neal Richardson’s Splash Point Jazz 24 Piano Teacher – Rachel Page 26 Singing for Fun 24 Newspaper Distribution The Newspaper Boys 30 Opticians Sussex Eyecare 66 Painters/Decorating Aaron Merryweather 89 AWK Decorating Services 84 Builders Club 68/69 Brush Strokes Ltd 84 Handy Kate 74 JDC’s Handyman & Decorating 74 Maiden Maintenance 74 Neil Bradford 85 Paint Perfect 84 Peter Vulovic Handy Man 74 Phoenix Home & Property Maintenance 77 S R Davis & Sons 85

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Paving/Pointing/Stone Work Horizon Landscapes 112/115 K P Landscapes 111 N F Construction & Driveways 94 Stewart Brickwork 95 Pest Control R S Aerials of Seaford 96 Pets, Supplies & Services Benwick Kennels & Cattery 58 Cats Protection 58 Pet au Pair 58 Plastering Builders Club 68/69 Jai Scudder Ltd 87 JDC’s Handyman & Decorating 74 Plumbing Services see Gas Property Maintenance Aaron Merryweather 89 Home Improvements – Sev 76 Maiden Maintenance 74 Phoenix Home & Property Maintenance 77 S B Property Maintenance 75 Property Management Sanders Property Management 39 Recycling/Waste Removal MJB Clearance 123 Greenacre Recycling 122 Horizon Landscapes 112/115 Suttons Groundcare 112 Removals & Storage Britannia Beckwith 40 R Ranger Removals & Storage 41 Restaurants/Café/Public Houses/Take-Aways* Cotton’s Coffee Bar* 51 Ollivers Restaurant 51 The Royal British Legion 52 The Viceroy* 52 The View 50 Roofing Services Robert Martin Roofing Services 96 Technique Roofing 97 Security Systems SAS 81 Sewing Alterations/Dress Making The Seaford Seamstress 105 Solicitors Barwells 34 Mayo Wynne Baxter 37 Sport, Dance & Exercise Gingerfit 61 Pumped 61 Seahaven Yoga 60 Sevalight Hatha Yoga & Relaxation 60 Tea Dances 25 Two Left Feet Dance Classes 25 Storage Britannia Beckwith Self Storage 33 Theatres Seaford Little Theatre 25 Taxis/Chauffeur Service Kingfisher Chauffeur Services 55 Martello Taxis 55 Travel Agents/Operators Victoria Travel (Sussex) Ltd 5 Tiles & Tiling Services Aaron Merryweather 89 Inside Out 76 Jai Scudder Ltd 87 Maiden Maintenance 74 Peter Vulovic Handy Man 74 TV/Satellite Services 1st Rate Aerials & Satellites 82 R S Aerials of Seaford 83/96 Seaford Television 82 Teleview 81 Upholstery Inside Out 76 Will Writing Services Penrose Wills 9 Window Cleaning Seahaven Window Cleaning 59

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Seaford Scene August 2021

Articles inside

Index of Businesses

Green Spaces Help Tackle Climate Change

Seaford Photographic Society

Sussex Wildlife Trust

Veggie Burgers

The Old Town Hall Community Tea Room

Do You Want Ketchup on That?

Clifden House

Trees for Seaford – Heritage Tree Trail

Seaford Museum & Heritage Society

Newberry Tully Estate Agent

Seaford War Memorial Restored to its

Seaford Rotary

A Greener Seaford Community Climate & Eco Fair

Seaford Splash

Wilder Gardens

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