Seaford Scene December 2018

SEAFORD Scene December 2018 Issue 140

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

NPS Lions Project Wenceslas Churches Together in Seaford

Seaford Rugby Club Celebrates 80 Years Martello Rotary Club

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to the December issue of Seaford Scene. So here it is, the Christmas issue with lots of festive features for you, including all the Sleigh Routes for Father Christmas and his elves in Seaford, see page 88. Find out about the real story of Santa Claus on page 4 and also why our friendly Christmas robin may not be so friendly after all, see page 65. All the Christmas Churches Together services are listed on page 30 and don’t miss the Churches on the Move article on page 53. NPS Lions are launching Project Wenceslas, a campaign to help combat fuel poverty in the Seahaven area, see page 46 and Newberry Tully are collecting for Seahaven Storehouse’s foodbank, see page 114. We have news from Seaford Neighbourhood Plan on page 34 and Seaford Neighbourhood Watch gives us a round up of the year on page 60. Please turn to page 14 for Plastic Free Seaford’s guide to celebrating a plastic free Christmas – you’ll be amazed at what you can do to cut down on plastic usage. Seaford Christmas Magic is on the 1st December and many more festive events are listed in the What’s On pages, 132 to 141.

Finally, thank you to everyone who has been involved with Seaford Scene this year. Without you, this local magazine would not exist. May I take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and peaceful New Year!

Fran Tegg. Editor

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4 The Real Story of Santa Claus?

6 Seaford Splash!

8 Martello Rotary 12 Cycle Seahaven – A Family 14 Plastic Free Seaford 18 Newberry Tully – Fancy a £4m Christmas Cracker?

20 NPS Lions Club 22 Seaford, A friendly Town for Artists 29 Art@St James’ Mixed Media Group 30 Churches Together in Seaford 34 Seaford Neighbourhood Plan 36 Seaford Photographic Society 38 Seaford U3A News 40 Concentus Sings Christmas 41 Seaford Head ‘Pop Art’ Expo 42 Local Store Wins Two Prestigious

Travel Awards 42 Seaford Ladies Probus Lunch Club 44 A Revelation 46 NPS Lions – Project Wenceslas 51 Who’s Who in Seaford?

53 Churches on the Move 55 Clifden House 56 Alfriston and Cuckmere Valley Twinning Association 57 Seaford Seniors Forum Older People’s

Day Event 59 Refill Seaford and Newhaven 60 Neighbourhood Watch Roundup 65 Sussex Wildlife Trust 67 A View From The Potting Shed 71 Seaford Community Garden 77 The Probus Club of Seaford 79 A Bit of History Behind My Accordions

and Carol Singing 80 Volunteers Enjoy a Special

Afternoon Tea 83 Young Mayor’s Musical Quiz 84 Seaford Rugby Club is Celebrating our

80th Anniversary 86 Local Businessman Launches New

Revolutionary MooreZzzleep Pillow 87 Practice Opened! Sound Feelings 88 Rotary Club of Seaford 95 Seaford Kurlers 105 Corelli Ensemble Christmas Concert 109 Lewes District Citizens Advice 110 Seaford Tree Wardens 112 Seaford Afternoon Flower Club 114 Estate Agents Supports Local Charity

Fighting Hunger 115 Inner Wheel Club of Seaford 118 Writer Raises £1,000 for Wild Tigers 127 Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club 129 Soundwaves Comes to the Waves Drop

In Centre 132 What’s On in December?

134 What’s On Weekly?

142 Index of Businesses

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The real story of Santa Claus?

Most of us remember learning the truth about Father Christmas, and discovering our parents were engaged in an elaborate web of deceit. An old man dressed in red climbing down a chimney? Flying reindeer? The North Pole? How could we believe such stories!

But according to one theory, the myths about Santa Claus aren’t so far from the truth. What’s more, it’s all connected to a mushroom you can find in woodlands right on our doorstep.

The Fly Agaric mushroom

With its bright red colouring and distinctive spots, you’re sure to recognise the Fly Agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria). It’s found in woodlands under beech or pine trees.

Stories of Santa Claus can be traced back to medieval communities in Siberia, near the Arctic Circle. These nomadic people prized the Fly Agaric mushroom for its powerful hallucinogenic properties.

The mushrooms would be collected by shamans, who dried and delivered them – perhaps to celebrate the winter solstice (which falls around the same time as Christmas). So, we have old men, living near the North Pole and delivering presents – is this starting to sound familiar?

Presents under the Christmas tree?

The shamans dried the mushrooms on the branches of the pine trees in bags or stockings and hung them by the fireplace to dry. Could this be the origin of our traditions of hanging decorations on Christmas trees and presents in stockings?

These tribal peoples lived in yurts, and because, in winter, there were often several feet of snow blocking the entrances, the shamans would climb through a hole in the roof to deliver their special packets of dried mushrooms during the winter solstice – much like Father Christmas coming down the chimney.

Photos: Illustrated and photographed Fly Agaric mushrooms.

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Flying reindeer?

But what about the flying reindeer?

Well, it seems that reindeer are partial to the Fly Agaric mushrooms, and eat them if they find them.

Because of the mushrooms’ hallucinogenic properties, the reindeer exhibit wild and wacky behaviour – jumping or leaping … or flying.

This theory may seem far-fetched, but early images of Santa Claus (before he was smartened up for modern audiences) shows a distinctly elfish, or shaman-like figure.

So maybe Santa did indeed come from the North Pole, climb through chimneys, hang presents from stockings by the fireplace and have magic reindeer?

Talking trees?

Whether you believe this theory or not, the truth about the Fly Agaric mushroom is perhaps even stranger. This mushroom is one of many species known as mycorrhizal fungi. The ‘mushroom’ we can see is a tiny part of the organism. Underground, networks of fungal threads stretch for miles in every direction. Scientific research has shown that trees use these fungal networks as a sort of underground internet, sharing nutrients and messages with their neighbours. Plants even use the underground fungal networks to warn each other of attack by viruses or pests.

Where to find the Fly Agaric:

The Fly Agaric mushroom can be found between late summer to early winter in woodlands amongst birch or pine. A good place to look is Vert Woods Community Woodlands – if you visit vertwoods. co.uk you’ll find regular walks and activities to help you discover the woods. However, if you’re lucky enough to find a Fly Agaric mushroom, please don’t touch as they’re highly toxic.

We often complain about the commercialisation of Christmas, but I’m not sure I’d want to go back to the old days of gifting hallucinogenic mushrooms. Chocolates might be better.

Margery Diamand Margery teaches and writes about gardening at www.howdoesyourgardengrow.co.uk

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at 4.10pm and Boogie Sound Machine at 5pm, fronted by Julie Terry of Julie’s Art of Noise, so expect an upbeat conclusion before the lights are switched on at 5.30pm. On 2nd December it’s jazz at The View, Seaford Head Golf Club, with Sue Richardson and the Neal Richardson Trio.

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.

Arts and crafts

The annual Seaford Christmas Fair has transferred from Arts@theCrypt to Seaford Little Theatre in Steyne Road, where it is being held this year from Thursday 29th November to Saturday 1st December, open from 10.30am until 4.30pm on the Thursday and Friday and from 10.30am until 5.30pm on the Saturday. Meanwhile in the Church Street gallery Chris Hill, Moira Wills and Tina Mackenzie are hanging their Trio show from Saturday 1st December until Sunday 9th December. The three, whose work and commissions are included in national and private collections from the V&A to Paul Smith, are exhibiting work inspired by Sussex and people around the world. Also at the Crypt, Modern Makers are holding a Christmas printing workshop on Saturday 8th December from 10.30am until 12.30pm, email modernmakers@cecilegarcia.co.uk for places. And from Tuesday 11th December until Sunday 16th December, 10.30am to 4.30pm each day, Last Minute Artists are back with another of their popular Christmas gift shows, this one called Last Minute Presents.

Music

Come to Broad Street on Saturday 1st December for an eclectic mix of Christmas music on the sound stage.

The show opens at 10am with drummer, recording artist and event facilitator Jamie Morgan and partner Virginia Thorn, a classically trained folk/soul performer.

Opera singer Rebecca Anstey takes over at 10.40am with musician Colin Hughes, then it’s the turn of Seaford Choral Society at 11am, followed by the Pop Up Singers at 11.30am. Concentus Choir sings at midday with acoustic folk band Sprung at 1pm, Up the Tempo Dance School at 2pm, Vocal Repertoire – a group for young people – at 2.25pm, fun and games from Kings Church at 3.10pm, Archway Choir

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The Corelli Ensemble is playing at two concerts at Seaford Baptist Church, the first on Sunday 9th December at 4pm and the second on Sunday 27th January, also at 4pm. Both offer favourite classics. For tickets go to correlliensemble.co.uk

Cinema

The festive joy that is Christmas Magic concludes on Saturday 1st December with a cinematic treat for children, parents and carers. Doors open at the Barn Theatre in Saxon Lane at 5.30pm for the 6pm start, when Paddington 2 (PG) (photo right) is set to bring marmalade and cheer as the infamous bear searches for a present for his Aunt Lucy’s 100th birthday. What could go wrong? What is in essence a fight between devotion and duty is being screened from the National Theatre on Thursday 6th December, with Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo starring in Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra (12A). Doors open 6.30pm for the 7pm showing. The current season closes on Friday 14th December with The Children Act (12A) starring Emma Thompson as an eminent high court judge who has to decide whether or not to force a teenager to defy his religious views to have life-saving blood transfusions. Meanwhile her marriage is in meltdown.

The new season’s films will be showcased in January’s Seaford Scene. Tickets NT Live £13.50 non member, £12.50 member, £8 18 and under; films £6/£5/£3.50.

Drama

Seaford Musical Theatre has a richly deserved reputation for pantomime and this year’s, Peter Pan, should be a real treat. It is on over the weekends of 11th to 13th and 18th to 20th January and tickets can be booked through the Tourist Information Centre in Church Street or via www.ticketsource.co.uk/ thebarntheatre. More on this production next month.

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success by everyone who took part. We also had some very nice comments from our regular attendees.

Seaford Community Calendar The Community Calendar is selling well – there’s still time to get yours Here’s a list of places it’s on sale: RNLI Shop in West Quay, Newhaven, Badger Inks in Church St, Seaford, Barwells Solicitors in Sutton Road, the English Wine Centre, Deans Place Hotel and Objet Trouvé in Alfriston.

The calendars cost £8 if you buy one locally, and are also available on ebay (search Seaford Community Calendar) – this will cost a bit more to cover post and packing. The calendars will also be on sale at the Seaford Christmas Magic event on Saturday 1st December and at Morrisons Supermarket in Seaford on Tuesday 4th December. The proceeds will be split between the RNLI and Seaford Lifeguards so please do help us to support these two good causes.

Christmas Tree Recycling

Once again we are offering the residents of Seaford and Bishopstone the chance to recycle their Christmas tree and to help us to raise some cash for charity. We will be collecting trees on Saturday 5th January and Sunday 6th January 2019 from 10am. If you would like a tree collected on either of these days please contact us by sending your name, address and post code to either: rotarytrees@ hotmail.com or call 07984 581784. Please leave your tree outside your front door or end of path/drive before 10am on the day of collection. We will knock and ask for a minimum charity donation of £5 or you can attach it to the tree. All donations will go to local charities, registered charity no. 1101728. Thank you for your support.

Martello Proms Concert

Our 15th consecutive Proms Concert took place on Saturday 13th October and was considered a great

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Seaford Silver Band were joined by members of Seaford Musical Theatre and for the first time, the Seaford Sunshine Strummers. Soloist Kate Valentine performed All That Jazz, Jo Salter sang Memory from Cats and Monique Loosemore sang ‘Thank You for the Music’ from Mamma Mia. The Strummers did some great sing-along numbers, and Chris Goodchild from the Silver Band did a cornet solo in Hello, Dolly!.

The interval provided an opportunity for all to partake in the tea and home-made cakes on offer, then it was on with the raffle. Just before the start of the second half a special presentation of a birthday cake was made to Maggie Gentry who was celebrating her 90th birthday and has been to every Martello Proms concert staged so far!

The second half opened with a very stirring rendition of Highland Cathedral and Amazing Grace from the Silver Band with bagpipe solos played by Vanessa Bristow-Rose. Further songs from Paula Woolven, Jo Salter and Monique Loosemore followed and then it was the finale from the Silver Band performing Land of Hope and Glory, Rule Britannia, Sussex by the Sea and Jerusalem, and after the final thanks to all from Martello Rotary President Alastair Bruce, we all sang Auld Lang Syne with all the Union Jack flags being waved vigorously!

Club President Alastair said, ‘I would like to thank everyone who supported this event to help us raise money for local good causes. Everyone had a great time and we look forward to seeing you all again next year.’

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 top to bottom: Group photo at RNLI Newhaven to promote the Community Calendar; Rotarians Clive Rimell and Julian Newton-Turner with a lot of trees.

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importantly, when riding with Cycle Seahaven, it makes her feel safe, normal and still alive, especially with some of the amazing places we get to see on our bikes.

I’ve also had a tough year. I am fortunate that I have amazing parents who are extremely supportive but it got to a stage that I didn’t want to worry or burden them when they had more than enough to deal with, so I put out a very cryptic cry for help which was picked up by a CSH, who then proceeded to pick me up! Then 1 or 2 club other members noticed a change in me and offered support and tried to find ways to help, including the use of the club e-bike. Things did not improve and it got to the stage that I was signed off work with depression and anxiety.

Cycle Seahaven – a Family According to our webpage, being a member of Cycle Seahaven (CSH) brings many benefits – discounts at local businesses including Mr Cycles, Positive Touch Therapy, Dave Peachey Physio, South East Mountain Bike Coaching, as well as many online retailers.

However, there is one benefit that it we don’t advertise on our website, which I do heavily promote at Dr Bike – and that is the support and friendship of the club.

We have many members with health issues – whether this be physical, emotional or mental, and the support that they have all had from the club is limitless. I spoke to Jo Barlow who suffers with Lupus and Fibromyalgia. She states that she wakes every morning in pain, tired and not wanting to get out of bed, but with the help of CSH, she has had a new lease of life. Cycling enables her to exercise at her own pace as there are so many rides to choose from, and she can do as part of a group or alone. More

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I had always been ‘ashamed’ to admit I was suffering from Mental Health issues and thought that people would think even less of me and ridicule me, but no one has. The people that have been there for me on top of my family, are the CSH members – all of them.

Every single person has offered support, hope and unconditional friendship. Gradually they have got me back out on the occasional ride by coming round to get me out, dealt with my panic attacks on rides and ensured there’s someone to get me home, especially on the evening and pub rides. If they are not getting me out on a ride, they are contacting me and getting me out socially to ensure I don’t shut myself way.

I know that Jo and I are not the only ones that CSH has helped – the more I have spoken out, the more I am hearing how CSH has helped people in one way or another, both physically and mentally, and I think it is something we should be really proud of. I, for one, am really grateful to each and everyone of you and thank you for being there for me, and urge anyone suffering in any way to speak out – we are there for you.

They say you can’t choose your family, but they’re wrong - you can choose CSH. Membership is just £7 per year (by Standing Order) or £13 for families and makes a great Christmas present! More info: www.cycleseahaven.org.uk Tracey Martin Photos: Various Cycle Seahaven outings, 2018.

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of seeds so that the person receiving them can plan when and what they can grow the following year? Not plastic free, I know, but thoughtful and sustainable.

Wrapping

Christmas – it’s a super time of year – and one that sadly society seems used to tonnes of waste that it brings with it In the UK we create a staggering 2.12 billion tonnes of waste PER YEAR. This rises by 30% over Christmas, so I want to encourage every single one of you reading this article to celebrate mindfully and respect this beautiful planet we live on!

Decor

I love all things natural for decor at this time of year, so my first bit of advice is to go natural with decorations.

Ramble, forage for sprigs of fir, twigs, branches and pine cones, which make beautiful additions to your Christmas home. I look for fallen pine cones and twigs rather than pulling them off a tree, then create a centre piece or decoration with some florist’s wire and some oven dried orange slices for a dash of colour.

Decorations

Hunt in charity shops and car boots. I am afraid tinsel and glitter are most definitely out! But you can add some bling by getting creative – make a garland from old necklaces that you can refashion. I also collect ice lolly sticks throughout the year to make stars to hang on trees with red ribbon. If you buy new, buy quality and preferably local handmade more artisan decorations. Farmers markets and bazaars are super shopping spots, not on the way to the till in a supermarket!

Gifts

Great ways to tackle the zero waste gift challenge is creating handmade gifts, shopping for pre-loved second-hand gifts, giving experiences instead of physical gifts or giving gifts that aren’t swathed in single-use plastic. Kilner jars packed full of home-made sweets are great as gifts that can be nibbled on when you’re watching the plethora of Christmas movies we all love at this time of year, or how about giving packets

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I used to buy the prettiest wrapping paper that was shiny or glittery, then spend hours gift wrapping, not worrying if the paper could be recycled, as I wanted Christmas day and giving to those I love to be extra special. It can be still but without wrapping paper or sellotape. You just have to be inventive – use brown paper, newspaper, fabric or scarves you can find in charity shops, what you don’t have to do is contribute to the 108 million rolls of wrapping paper we use in the UK. One way to check if it can go in your recycling is to do the scrunch test, if it stays scrunched up you can recycle it.

Food

This is the easy part to swap for plastic free. Buy local, use your own containers when buying meat, take your own produce bags when buying vegetables and think if you really need a plastic cased mini mince pie when you can make your own. Buy in bulk where you can, a kilo bag of rice rather than the 500g. At the office party, make sure you don’t use single-use plates/cups/ cutlery. If it means taking your own, great!

I hope my Top Tips have been helpful. On behalf of everyone at Plastic Free Seaford HQ, I want to wish you a happy, jolly and plastic free Christmas!

Overindulge (we all do!) but make sure you do it consciously and not wastefully. Do send photos to plasticfreeseaford@gmail.com or upload to our Facebook page, with all swaps you made from plastic to plastic-free.

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Fancy a £4m Christmas Cracker?

As the season of giving is just a few weeks away we thought we’d share with you lovely people some of the most expensive Christmassy things ever.

The Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi, has an enormous 13-metre, diamond encrusted Christmas Tree which cost £7m. Mind you they probably aren’t too bothered about the electricity bill for all those lights.

The World’s most expensive Christmas cracker came in at £4m, that’s right, £4m!

You won’t find that in the local Co-Op. It contained the keys to an Aston Martin, a solid gold watch and a receipt to show you are the new owner of a £3.7m yacht, among other ridiculously expensive things. It was part of a competition run by a luxury goods firm.

It can be all too easy to forget what Christmas, or any religious holiday, is really about and it’s certainly not blingy things.

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No amount of money can buy enjoying a great time with family and friends on Christmas Day and over the festive period.

Don’t forget we are still collecting for the Seahaven Storehouse foodbank and we will be delivering all items collected a week before Christmas Day so please donate whatever non-perishable food items you can.

Wishing you all a happy, healthy and peaceful Christmas.

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NEWHAVEN, PEACEHAVEN AND SEAFORD LIONS CLUB October is the month we celebrate our Club’s birthday with our Charter Dinner. This year we held it at the Star in Alfriston (our club received its Charter in 1969 so we have been helping the community for 49 years). A very enjoyable time was had by our Lions, friends and families. It was at this event that a Melvin Jones Fellowship was presented to Lion Colin Meagher for over 30 years of service to the Club and our local community. Melvin Jones was the person in America who started Lions Clubs in 1917.

He envisaged a new type of service-centred club where members would put their talents to work to improve their communities. Under the leadership of Melvin Jones membership grew and extended to Canada. The first club outside North America was in China in 1926, and the first club in Britain came in 1950. Today Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest volunteer service club organisation with 1.4 million members in 193 countries. I wish we had a few more members in our club! Lions are involved in many projects nationally and internationally as well as locally – diabetes testing, working to improve eye health, disaster relief, cancer support (Leo House) and medical research are all key areas of work for the Lions. Lions get involved. Why don’t you join us and get involved too? Dennis did and we welcomed him as our newest member last month.

We own and run two minibuses which we use in the community to ferry people to clubs and activities, particularly the old and the young – we take them to football (generally the young!), hard of hearing club, cricket, and partially sighted club, not to mention lunch and tea clubs. Mentioning the minibuses, we are now finding it more and more difficult to provide drivers.

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This is because we in the Lions Club are getting older.

We really need some more drivers, if you are licenced to drive group D vehicles and would like to do some voluntary driving for us, get in touch with Dirk on 01323 898961. This is an important part of our community work and we would like it to continue so don’t be shy, give us a call.

We had a book sale on 16th September at Paradise Park. We would like to thank Paradise Park for all the support they give us. They have a box in which are placed unwanted books and glasses. These all help us.

Our glasses man collects 1,000 pairs of glasses a month from Paradise Park and local opticians. These are sent to the Lions in Chichester who sort them and they are then used in developing countries. For those of you who drove past Paradise Park in August, no doubt you saw the sign advertising the Lion’s Book Sale. We take over the entrance and at our last effort raised nearly £150. With the help and support of Paradise Park we have raised £1,000 over the past year selling books.

Thank you Mark and all your team.

This month sees us launching our Wenceslas Project, (see page 46), to help those in fuel poverty. Many of us receive our winter fuel payment whether we need it or not. Those who don’t feel they need it can donate to the Lions and, with help from Citizen’s Advice, we will send it where it is needed.

All will be done anonymously and collected in a separate bank account set up specifically for this purpose.

Seaford will be getting a new Skate Park. The council have a grant to build a new skate park but unfortunately it fell short of the actual money needed. The Lions have stepped in and pledged to make up this shortfall, so work will now start in the New Year and be completed we hope by Easter.

The club meets at 8pm on the fourth Thursday of each month at the White Lion Hotel, Seaford. If you are interested in the Lions and the work we do give us a call on 0845 833 5981 or look at our website www.npslions.co.uk

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Seaford, a friendly town for artists Seaford has always been a friendly town for artists, both professional and amateur.

Local author, James Trollope, has previously highlighted the work of Eric Slater, which was featured on a recent BBC TV Countryfile programme, and which was partly filmed in the Magazine at Seaford Museum. James has now published a new book about Sir Frank Short, Short’s Sussex.

The Museum has on display a copy of a Short Mezzotint print, ‘View of Newhaven towards

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Photo: Frances Olive Esme Eve, was a prolific designer of greetings cards from the late ’50s.

Seaford’ from about 1940, which was donated by the late Pat Berry, the noted Seaford local historian.

Other local artists and illustrators have included Leo Cheney who designed a version of the iconic Johnny Walker Whisky ‘Striding man’ advertisement and internationally recognised marine artist Francis Smitheman who died in 2016.

Another Seaford-based artist and graphic designer was Frances Olive Esme Eve, known professionally as Esmee Eve. She was born in Sydenham and attended the Croydon College of Art (1937 – 1941) and the Royal College of Art (1941 – 1944) becoming an A.R.C.A. She moved to Seaford in 1959 with her parents and lived in the town until her death in 2001.

Her commercial work will have been seen, but perhaps not recognised by thousands of people as she was a prolific designer of greetings cards from the Medici Society. Her squirrel eating a nut sums up an era of popular art.

Eve also produced the artwork for many popular children’s books, including Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes, which was published in the late 1950s and which would have had pride of place in many a child’s bedroom – a real ‘just one more story please’ bedtime book! She also wrote and illustrated The Christmas Book, which was first published in 1970 and went through four impressions until 1977.

Amongst her more unusual commissions is an illustrated year book, which included a version printed in the Korean language.

Although Seaford Museum does not claim to be an art gallery, we do have an interesting collection of local pictures, prints and photographs, which help in their own special way to tell the Seaford story.

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Art@St James’ Mixed Media Group

Our new mixed media group started work at the end of July and finished in the middle of October.

During that time we created some amazing images and structures, learned about artists’ techniques and discovered that we could produce our own mixed media pieces of art. It has been challenging at times, but always fun. Richard Potter, our tutor demonstrates how different types of art are constructed and then we do our best to follow suit. Here are some pictures of different types of media so that you can see what we got up to. We are all hoping that the next series of lessons in watercolour will be just as much fun and show us all that we do have that spark of creativity within us to create something good!

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Seaford Neighbourhood Plan: A Vision for 2030 We have been working on developing the Plan for over two and a half years. With a Neighbourhood Plan, the town will receive more money from developers and have more control of where homes should be built, and which Local Green Spaces should receive extra special attention. It is a bureaucratic, and sometimes frustrating, process so it is easy to lose sight of these benefits the community will receive. We consulted with you last November and have taken many of your comments into account to improve those proposals.

Our Vision, looking ahead to 2030, seeks to retain much that is good about Seaford, for example, the sense of community, the conservation areas, the unspoilt seafront, the spectacular views and the open spaces. However, the Vision states better use could be made of the seafront, our heritage assets and the proximity to the National Park. There is also scope to improve the transport infrastructure and the town’s economic base with its diverse mix of shops and businesses.

We have been given a target of 185 additional homes in Seaford by 2030. Some people have argued that we should not build more homes in Seaford as its population has doubled since the 1960s and its infrastructure is under pressure without building more homes. On the other hand, many people have families that have been brought up in the town but now cannot afford to buy or rent homes in Seaford. A household is considered able to afford to buy a home if it costs 3.5 times the gross household income, but local house prices were 10.3 times income in 2011 and the position has deteriorated greatly since then.

Seaford’s 185 new homes target is relatively low compared with other communities in the Lewes DC area because we are surrounded by the National Park and the sea. When the original targets were set in

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2010 Lewes DC’s total target was 6,900 new homes: Seaford’s target was then 550, Lewes’s was 1,150, Newhaven’s 1,170 and Peacehaven and Telescombe’s was 1,200 (all figures rounded).

The Plan identifies eleven sites for sustainable development.This is two more than previously (the garden of Florence House and the Downs site (being proposed for surgeries, a supermarket and some homes).

The Dane Valley Project (the largest of the eleven proposed sites) is now a smaller proportion of our target.

All eleven sites are still on brownfield land, and located to encourage cycling, walking and the use of public transport, and are in reasonably close proximity to community infrastructure. We anticipate achieving the 185 homes target.

In seeking to retain many of the great features of Seaford we have identified twelve Local Green Spaces (now including Grand Avenue fields) that should be specially designated and retained as long term open spaces.

A new proposal is the Design Guide we have developed with consultancy support. This divides the town into four areas (East, West, Dane Valley and Seafront) and illustrates best design practice within each area (covering layout, views, appearance, boundary treatment, materials and detailing). The whole approach is based upon establishing the local design context to enable owners to create improvements that sympathetically integrate their proposals into their surroundings. Thus, a section of the Design Guide suggests the questions that should be asked in developing a design for a new or extended building.

You supported our proposals in our earlier consultation for better use of the seafront, heritage and the National Park, and so these are generally unchanged in this new version of the Neighbourhood Plan.You also supported our proposals to improve the economic base of Seaford with its diverse mix of independent shops and businesses, enhancing it, for example, by planting more trees, possibly new light standards and street furniture, and enhanced, more coherent, shop fronts.

Full details of the Plan are on www.seafordtown council.gov.uk/Seaford-NDP-Second-Regulation-14Consultation.aspx and hard copies can be studied at the Tourist Information Centre, the Library, the View and Bishopstone Church Porch. Comments are welcome by 13th December.

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Seaford Photographic Society The PAGB Masters of Print is a very prestigious national competition, open to all members of the 1,000 or so camera clubs in the UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man. Only 60 images are selected for an exhibition in London and then at various galleries around the country. We are delighted to announce that, for the second year running, SPS club member Jack Taylor has been successful, also winning a Silver Medal again! Congratulations to Jack.

So, on to our club competitions. October started with the second round of the Print League, judged by the highly qualified Cherry Larcombe EFIAP APRS DPAGB BPE5*. There were ten entries in the Standard group, and new member Tony Bradbury scored a 20/20 with his image of fishing boats in Bali. In the Advanced group there were twenty-six entries and Carol Adam, Chris Dawson, Jennie Edwards and Tim King were all awarded the maximum score of 20/20.

The following week’s meeting consisted of a seminar by our own Jack Taylor. Jack started off by giving a brief summary of the distinctions for photographic merit that are available from the four main organisations:

Lesley Harvey’s Art Workshop

Come along and enjoy a session of art with me and other like minded people in and around Seaford.

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RPS, PAGB, BPE, and FIAP. For anybody who is really serious about their photography, going for one of these qualifications can be a very worthwhile and rewarding project. Jack then spent the rest of the evening giving a practical demonstration of the two main photo editing programs, Lightroom and Photoshop, both from Adobe. This was an extremely successful evening and it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that everybody came away having learnt something new.

Tony Bradbury continued his run of successes in the second round of the PDI League with another 20/20, for his image of quarrelling lions. Steve Hewitt’s monochrome Spanish Lamps also scored 20. In the Advanced group, judge Tony Bently ARPS CPAGB awarded just two 20s, from thirty-four entries. These went to Thelma Long’s slightly surreal view of the clocks at Canary Wharf and Chris Dawson’s creative shot of the steps at Seaford’s Bonningstedt Parade.

Michael Blencoe’s talk on the Butterflies of Sussex unfortunately had to be postponed because of ill health but we hope to get him back later in the season. Our Chairman Gary Carter stepped in with a detailed talk on PAGB distinctions. The first level of these is CPAGB (Credit of the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain), where successful candidates have reached ‘Good Club Photography’ standard. Adjudications are held just twice a year and the next one is in North Wales in April 2019. Candidates have to submit 10 photographs each, which are then assessed by a panel of six judges, who vote on whether they are up to the required standard. Apparently this can be quite a nerve-racking experience! The other two levels are Distinction (DPAGB) and Master (MPAGB), the latter indicating the highest level of amateur photography.

See our website for more about the club, including our programme of events and recent competition results. www.seafordps.org.uk.

Pictured from top: Grandmother with grandchild, Burma by Carol Adam; Tick Tock by Thelma Long; and Spanish Lamp

by Steve Hewitt.

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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.

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Events held throughout the year.

The Club welcomes individual applications for membership from male or female applicants as well as from couples.

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Seaford U3A News ‘When you are old and gray and full of sleep And nodding by the fire…’ (W.B.Yeats)

... Should have gone to U3A!

Going to U3A could liven up your life and there is a lot on offer for members. Prospective members are also welcome at the Coffee Mornings which take place once a month at the Con Club, Crouch Lane, Seaford. In December this is on Wednesday 19th from 10am to 12 noon and the cost is £2.

Tell the Treasurer if you are new and he will find a Committee member to introduce you to other U3A members.

Those members who are taking part in home and hall groups have by now had several meetings to expand their interests. The home groups are quite small – often only about eight members – and are an opportunity to talk not only about your

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chosen subject but also to engage in conversation, perhaps over a cup of tea, to get to know individual members better. Standards are as high as you want to make them. Some but by no means all of the groups might have an academic subject but all are treated in a relaxed and friendly way.

Tea Parties which take place at the Con Club once a month are attracting good member audiences.

On 5th November we had an interesting talk by David Hitchin on ‘Managing a Residential Care Home’, which gave us some insights into the dayto-day running of a local one. On 3rd December Michael Allen will talk on ‘Ladies of the Roses’. No, not lady gardeners but three important ladies of the Wars of the Roses, a time when they had to be tough to survive. This talk will be a must for fans of the very popular Philippa Gregory novels.

On 7th January Richard Potter will speak on ‘Creativity for Wellbeing’ which should get us going for the New Year.

Pub lunches continue for members at The White Lion once a month and there will be a Christmas Lunch this year for which bookings are being taken.

This is on Wednesday 19th December at the White Lion and the charge is £20 for the threecourse lunch. Members should look at the monthly newsletter or the website for details of how to book – places are limited.

Remember to look at the SUN (Sussex U3A Network) website (https://wwwu3asites.org.uk/ sussexu3anetwork/events) for information about study days. Another website to look at is that of the South East U3A Region (https://wwwu3asites. org.uk/south-east/welcome). This covers events in Kent, Sussex and Surrey. Seaford U3A has its own website which is an easy reference point if you want to check what is going on. Its address is https://wwwu3asites.org.uk/seaford.

Finally, Season’s Greetings to all the members of Seaford U3A, to all those who are not members but read this column to know what is going on in Seaford and to those who are wondering whether to join Seaford U3A in the New Year. Come to a Coffee Morning or ring 01323 899572 to find out more information.

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CONCENTUS SINGS CHRISTMAS 8th December 2018 Concentus is all prepared and raring to go – ready to joyously sing in the Festive Season for you!

They have completed their extra, full-day rehearsal putting the final polish of perfection on their programme for the Christmas concerts and have performed, by exclusive invitation, at the opening of the Beacon – the new name for the extended Eastbourne Arndale Centre.

1st December sees them supporting Seaford Magic (main stage in Broad Street) around midday, giving a taste of some of the delights in store when the full choir delivers ‘Concentus Sings Christmas’ at St Leonard’s Church on the 8th. The Eastbourne concert is on15th December and on the 17th they take a festive sleigh carol singing around Eastbourne’s Old Town. They are helping to open Eastbourne’s Christmas Market on Saturday 1st December (3pm – 4pm) and to close it on Sunday 23rd December (3.30pm – 4.30/ pm), when they invite you to join them in ‘Concentus’s Big Community Carol Sing’ .

As Musical Director Adrian White says, ‘Concentus is the choir that never stops and is continually looking for ways and venues to sing at every given opportunity, involving and giving pleasure to as many people as possible!’

Catching Concentus at one of these appearances gives an insight into what they have ready for you – the full choir singing a varied, professionally polished and delivered programme for their Christmas Concerts which emphasises the eternal Christmas message of ‘peace on earth, goodwill to men’ and includes many of the other traditional aspects of the festive season. You will hear classical pieces, solos, a duet, trio and group pieces, Christmas songs and lots of carols (and be able to join in with some of them). You might be able to identify Adrian’s ‘quirky’ number too!

Adrian has an on-going focus on training and enabling the choir to express the depth, meaning and emotions

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beyond the words of the works they sing and you will certainly notice this during the concert. Listen for the awe, reverence and sheer beauty in Adrian’s arrangement of ‘It Came Upon a Midnight Clear’ (lyrics E. Sears) where stunning harmonies ring out; let your hearts swell with the crescendos and diminuendos and the beautiful musical accompaniment of Karl Jenkins’ The Prayer: Laudamus Te from his ‘Gloria’. ‘Do you Hear What I Hear?’ (N Regney/G. Shyne) tells the Christmas tale, the storyline being carried by the tenors.

Hear the lilting rhythm running through ‘Stable Carol’

by V. Meakins, telling of four of the many little creatures to witness Jesus’ birth. It is humorous and engaging. ‘A Holly Jolly Christmas’ (Johnny Marks) – performed by both Burl Ives and Michael Bublé amongst others – gives plenty of festive bonhomie, as does D. Willcocks’ interesting arrangement of the traditional sixteenth century Welsh carol ‘Deck the Hall’, while ‘Goin’ to Bethlehem’ (J. Althouse) conveys feelings of hurry and excitement journeying to meet the Christ Child.

‘Christmas at the Movies’ is sure to invoke memories, including as it does ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas’ from ‘Meet Me in St Louis’ (H. Martin/R. Blane), ‘Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town’ (H. Gillespie/F. Coots) and ‘Merry Christmas Merry Christmas’ from ‘Home Alone 2’ (L. Bricusse/J. Williams).

There is much more offered in this concert – including Mendelssohn’s ‘He Watching over Israel’ and Handel’s ‘Hallelujah Chorus’ – to give you a glittering, melodyfilled start to your Christmas celebrations. Note the date, buy your tickets and make sure you don’t miss this exciting production!

‘Concentus Sings Christmas’ takes place in Seaford on Saturday 8th December at 4pm at St Leonard’s Church, Church Street, Seaford BN25 1LD, and on Saturday 15th December at 4pm at St Saviour’s, South Street, Eastbourne BN21 4PA. Tickets cost £10 and £5 for under 16s, available from: Box Office 07789 343514/07920 430162; Newberry Tully Estate Agents 53 Church Street, Seaford; Semantics, 33 Grove Road Eastbourne; Eastbourne Tourist Information Office; www.ticketsource.co.uk/ concentus or on the door. Find out more about Concentus and how to join by visiting their website: www.concentus-sings.com.

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Seaford Head ‘Pop Art’ Expo Lily Harman, a student at Seaford Head School is the overall winner of a ‘POP ART’ competition commissioned by David Jordan, Director of David Jordan Estate agents.

Throughout the Summer Term and under the guidance of Mr James Grover, head of art at the school, 21 students took part in a project to produce an image of David Jordan in a series of business expressions.

‘The standard of the images surpassed our expectations’, said David. ‘It’s important that young people within our community are given the chance to be creative and be recognised for their achievements.’

A preview afternoon took place in the David Jordan showrooms, where posters of the work were displayed.

David had the opportunity to personally congratulate Miss Harman and present a donation of £500 to the Art Department.

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Angela Latham, Store Manager, and Stella Curtis, sales consultant, are pictured collecting their awards from the Regional Sales Manager, Stuart Simmons. The award is given for outstanding achievement in sales, customer

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The team of 5 ladies, who have 100 years of travel experience between them, are delighted to have picked up both awards for the 2017/18 season!

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Seaford Ladies Probus Lunch Club Come and join the Seaford Ladies Probus (Professional Businesswomen) at their monthly lunch club for retired or semi-retired ladies.

We meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month at Seaford Golf Club in Firle Road. It’s in a delightful setting, with the dining room overlooking the golf course. Join us in the bar at 12 noon for a chat and mingle, before we sit down for lunch at 12.30pm when we are treated to a delicious silver service meal by the excellent friendly staff. After coffee we enjoy a local speaker. Over the last year we have been entertained by local estate agent Stephen Newberry, star of ‘Come Dine with Me’, and we have been brought up to date with our modern-day library service and our local tourism services.

Did you know we have a thriving community garden?

It’s amazing what has been done to our very own Martello Tower to make it accessible. Ian Everest spoke personally of his mother’s experience as a Sussex Land Army Girl. The Air Ambulance Service is such an amazing life-saving resource which we recently supported. Throughout the year we have enjoyed various trips and outings, coffee mornings, and fundraising opportunities.

On 22nd January 2019 local celebrity fundraiser Mr Geoff Stonebanks will be presenting ‘From City Courtyard to Seaside Sanctuary’. Please contact Liz Merritt on 01323 895553 for more information.

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A revelation An afternoon of celebration and revelation will be offered at a special East Blatchington Christmas Charity Lecture to be given on Tuesday 2nd December at St Peter’s Church in Belgrave Road, Seaford (2.30pm).

It will be by the local art historian Kay Blackburn, who is calling it ‘Epiphany – and not just the Three Magi’.

Epiphany means ‘showing forth’, or ‘a sudden and great revelation’, and is derived from the Greek word for appearance, manifestation, or a discovery.

Although it can be used in a secular sense, it is more frequently celebrated in a devotional way to refer to the story in St Matthew’s Gospel (Chapter 2), which describes how wise men from the east came to worship the Christ Child, bringing gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.

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As you can imagine these three significant events in the life of Christ have resulted in a plethora of interesting and magnificent works of art, and the lecture will explore a range of these, in fresco, mosaic, paintings in oil and tempera, plus sculpted images in marble and relief.

Some of these will be well known, for example from the National Gallery in London, but others will be less so.

This lecture is to raise money equally for two charities which provide carriage driving for the disabled – Heron’s Ghyll RDA Driving Group, and Kipling County Carriage Driving Group RDA. Tickets are only £7, including refreshments, and are available on the door, or in advance from the estate agents Newberry Tully at 53 Church Street, Seaford.

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NPS Lions Club – Project Wenceslas Newhaven, Peacehaven and Seaford (NPS) Lions Club is launching Project Wenceslas, a campaign to help combat fuel poverty in the Seahaven area.

People who receive the annual Winter Fuel Payment and feel they do not need it, are invited to donate the amount to NPS Lions, who can assure all donors that every penny will go towards helping people in Seahaven to alleviate their fuel poverty.

Fuel poverty has increased mainly due to rising energy prices. Although excess winter deaths occur in both warm and cold houses, it is evident that there is a much higher risk of death in the latter.

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Levels of flu also increase during the winter. In vulnerable groups, such as children, older people and those with existing long-term conditions, infections such as flu and pneumonia can be life threatening. ln addition, the cold makes it harder to move around.

Arthritis can become worse and general strength can decrease, which leads to a greater risk of accidents and injuries, and older people are more likely to have a fall.

Mental health is also affected. Some people also become cut off from friends and family because they don’t want to invite them into a cold house. Cold housing can also negatively affect children’s emotional wellbeing and resilience. It can be difficult for them to study or do homework in a cold house, therefore affecting their education, work opportunities and long-term health.

Direct applications for help will not be accepted; all referrals must be made through agencies such as Citizens Advice, Age UK and Food Banks, to ensure all the donated money goes to the people who really need help with fuel poverty. There will be complete anonymity as all that is required for payment to be made is the energy company’s name and the account number.

Donations can be made by credit/debit cards to Justgiving.com/NPS Lions Club – Wenceslas Project, cheques payable to NPS Lions Club Wenceslas Project should be sent to the Club Treasurer, 3 Middle Furlong, Seaford BN25 1SR. People sending cheques are asked to confirm that their donations may be treated as Gift Aid, so that the value of the donation can be increased by 25%.

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Who’s Who In Seaford?

Sally Gasson, Manager Alfriston Pre-School Sally has lived in Seaford all her life and has been manager at Alfriston’s Pre-School for the past three years. It’s a charitable organisation run by a committee. She has been married to Paul for 19 years and they have two daughters aged 13 and 11.

She has two cats, a dog, fish and a budgie. Sally is fascinated by the royal family and enjoys reading up on history. She belongs to a book club (or gossip and wine club!) and enjoys going to fitness classes at Wave Leisure Centre. She has recently started a vegetable patch and is looking to live in a more environmentally zero-waste way.

What does your role involve? I organise the day-to-day running of the Pre-School from ordering the snacks, changing nappies and assessing the children’s development, to building dens at our nature site. In January there will be Pop In and Play sessions for local families.

What do you most enjoy about your role? Every busy, hectic moment of it! Especially seeing the children confidently exploring at our nature site, climbing up trees and building dens, laughing and just being children!

What do you like best about Seaford? I love living between the sea and the countryside, both are on my doorstep.

I also like the ‘small town’ vibe of walking down the street and seeing lots of people I know.

What is your favourite film? Grease!

What book are you reading at the moment? The Secret Deep by my dear friend Lindsay Galvin.

What is your idea of perfect happiness? A warm fire, all my family snuggled up on the sofa watching a film with a big bowl of popcorn.

What keeps you awake at night? Foxes barking in the back garden and thinking about all the things I didn’t manage to get done that day.

What makes you sad? Bullies and judgemental people, and more recently needless packaging.

Where is your favourite place to go in and around Seaford and why? I love walking to Tidemills from the seafront and down from the South Barn to Hope Gap – it always puts a smile on my face whatever the weather.

What words or phrases do you most overuse? ‘Lets just wing it’ or ‘I’ll sort that, it’s all under control’ (it’s not!).

How do you relax? A sneaky game of Candy Crush, which is mindless entertainment, and a long dog walk followed by a glass of wine with my family and friends.

What is the first line of your favourite poem? ‘They caught all the wild children and put them in zoos’, from Jeanne Willis’ book Wild Child.

Which living person do you most admire? My mum who has taught me to smile in the face of adversity and is a constant support to me, helping me juggle a demanding job and a family.

What is your favourite journey? Driving to work via High and Over, looking down onto the valley and countryside below and then on the way home looking over the bay and spotting the wind turbines out to sea.

What is your most memorable learning experience? Travelling around Australia in an unreliable campervan at 19, and experiencing the ways of the world. Also training to be a Forest School leader – it really opened my eyes to what children can achieve given the opportunity.

What is your greatest extravagance? Definitely clothes, but I do like the thrill of a charity shop bargin.

What is your greatest fear? I’m a total wuss! Spiders, daddy long legs, bugs, heights, deep water, murky water, fast rides, reversing my car, the list goes on...

What is the best advice you have ever been given? From my mum ‘close your mouth when scrubbing a toilet’ What would your motto be? ‘Whatever you are, be a good one.’ Stolen from Abraham Lincoln. I like to think everyone can leave a positive contribution.

What or who is the greatest love in your life? My children, pets, family, friends and of course my husband Paul, who I met down the Trek 24 years ago and he’s still here!

An Apology: The Editor of Seaford Scene would like to sincerely apologise to Michael and Dorothy Arrow for the error that was printed in the Who’s Who article in the November issue of Seaford Scene.

Dorothy did not die in 2004 as published incorrectly.

The paragraph should have read: Who or what is the greatest love of your life? My wife Dorothy and my family.

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Churches on the Move!

Advent is traditionally a time of preparation in the churches. This is the ‘run up’ to Christmas, usually involving preparations for candle-lit carol services and the construction of nativity crib scenes. This year two Seaford churches have considerably more than the usual preparations to make. Cross Way Church is moving from its worship base in Steyne Road, previously known as the Methodist Church, to the Clinton Centre (junction of Clinton Place and Broad Street North), previously known as the United Reformed Church. Kings Church Seaford is moving from Seaford Head School (Arundel Road) into the Steyne Road buildings vacated by Cross Way Church.

These are exciting and historically significant moves. The Methodist Church opened in Steyne Road in 1894 and then entered into a Local Ecumenical Partnership (LEP) with the United Reformed Church in 2005. The Steyne Road church building was extensively renovated in the early 1980s and the LEP worships there while running a community programme in the The Clinton Clinton Centre.

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Church Secretary, Hugh Chapman of Cross Way is enthusiastic about the move into the soon to be renovated Clinton Centre because ‘it enables our church to provide an all embracing programme of fellowship, worship and community service for Seaford’. In addition, Hugh is very happy to announce the appointment of the Revd Andrew Mills to be the new Minister at Cross Way starting in February 2019. Andrew is currently the Moderator of the North Western Synod of the United Reformed Church.

Kings Church was started in Seaford eight years ago as a venue of Kings Church Eastbourne. Now it’s a vibrant

community of over 150 people of different ages and from many different walks of life. In the words of Jez Field, Team Leader at Kings: ‘We’re here in Seaford for Seaford, to serve this town and to help introduce people to the God who loves us no matter who we are or what we’ve done. Buying this building on Steyne Road is a significant move for us, since it gives us a permanent home to operate out of and a facility we can develop to be of use to the town.’

The Christmas Services of both churches are listed on the ‘Churches Together in Seaford’ Christmas page of this Seaford Scene and both churches invite you to join with us and we promise to provide a very warm welcome at Christmas and throughout the year!

For further information about these churches and their services, contact Hugh Chapman, Cross Way Church, Seaford: 01323 871292 rosiehugh@gmail.com, or Jez Field, Kings Church Seaford: 07739 249668, www. kingsseaford.church

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Interaction, the Arts and Intergenerational Connections Essential to Elderly Wellbeing Nial Joyce of Clifden House, Seaford, reflects on a busy and very colourful Autumn At Clifden House Dementia Care Centre, Seaford, residents have been involved in several community initiatives, ranging from bowling competitions to art exhibitions, as well as entertainment from a visiting farm and local nursery school.

In October, a local Seaford nursery school joined forces with Clifden House residents to enjoy a fun-filled day of animal magic. The activities team at the dementia care centre invited the travelling farm to set up camp in its back garden and it was an incredibly successful and sunny day.

Nial Joyce said: ‘It was a truly great experience, enjoyed by all generations. Our residents were thrilled to welcome the children and everyone loved being involved with the farm animals.

‘The importance of intergenerational interaction was recently highlighted by Age UK in a report titled: Making Intergenerational Connections. We believe that intergenerational programmes are not simply “nice to have” but rather are necessary for the ongoing wellbeing of our residents.”’

This was closely followed by Clifden House residents taking on the Denton Island,

Newhaven, bowling team in a ‘fierce’ battle on the green. The joy and satisfaction for residents of Clifden House from this friendly competition has resulted in a re-match scheduled over the coming months.

Finally, with the 100th anniversary celebrations of Armistice Day taking place, Clifden House was exceptionally proud of the artwork developed by its residents, in particular

by Verna, and supported by Art Techniques.

The end product was a wonderful appliqué peacock. The peacock has been a symbol of resurrection and new life from ancient times and has decorated the altar at St Peter’s Church, East Blatchington, Sussex, since All Souls’ Day. If you need advice, or just need to talk to one of our dementia care experts, email: office@ clifdenhouse.co.uk. We’re always happy to help.

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Visit to Veules-les-Roses October 2018 English twinners were treated to another very enjoyable and unforgettable weekend in Veules-lesRoses last month. In addition to organising their accommodation, several French twinners rose to the challenge of finding private accommodation and hosts for the additional 22 members of the Johnny Spice Swing Orchestra who provided the musical entertainment on the Saturday evening.

The delicious home-made buffet on Saturday evening was arranged and provided by the ladies of the Veulesles-Roses Twinning Committee. We had been asked to bring 6kg of three quality Sussex Cheeses, which we were very happy to bring. Mark Hurst must be congratulated on his hard work in collaboration with our French friends for providing the wonderful foottapping swing band music of the Johnny Spice Swing Band. They made an impact in their resplendent white jackets, blue shirts, red ties and a red rose in their lapels, as did their singer, Ruth, who wore a beautiful yellow dress in the first half (many referred to her as the ‘singing canary’) and then a stunning black gown for the second half. Ruth studied French at university

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The Johnny Spice Swing Band in action. and had 2 years of work experience in France, which meant she had no problem making all the introductions in fluent French. The 11-year-old daughter of 2 band members competently played her first trumpet solo in her first concert to great applause.

There was much dancing to well-known tunes and some gave a display of energetic and professional dancing which wouldn’t have gone amiss on a certain popular television programme.

As well as providing first class entertainment, the band members went on a guided walk around Veules-lesRoses and had lunch in the Bistro Veulais, and many visited some of the Festival de l’Image exhibitions. They also enjoyed lunch at the yacht club in Veules-les-Roses provided by members of the local Rock ‘n Roses Dance Club. It is an understatement to say that the band members were blown away by the warm welcome, kindness and generosity of their French hosts and thoroughly enjoyed their first visit to Veules-Les-Roses. Many expressed an intention to return and we have gained new members from the band.

A delicious Sunday lunch at the St Valery Casino Hotel concluded our visit. A very nice touch to the reverse side of our place name cards were the delightful drawings, arranged and organised by Nadine Lafon with her primary school pupils.

Tickets are selling well for our final event of 2018 – an evening of live entertainment with the ever popular Lo Polidoro and her accordionist husband Nigel Broderick of Fleur de Paris, who will be showcasing their new repertoire of Chanson, Swing and the American songbook in the Alfriston War Memorial Hall on Saturday 1st December. Doors open at 6.30pm.Tickets £12. Cash bar, light snacks and raffle by the Twinning Group.

NB: Tickets are selling fast, so to avoid disappointment, don’t delay in getting yours by contacting either Jean on (01323) 890373 or Sylvia (01323) 871188 or jeancash@gmail.com. If you are interested in joining the twinning, please contact Jean Cash.

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Seaford Seniors Forum Older People’s Day Event On Friday 21st September the Seaford Seniors Forum held their annual Older People’s Day event. As last year’s visit to Seaford Community Cinema was such a success we decided to return there this time.We chose the film ‘Finding Your Feet’, having heard good reports from friends, it was a film aimed at older people and despite being a comedy was also life-affirming.

The cast was full of well-known British actors including Imelda Staunton, Joanna Lumley, Celia Imrie and

Timothy Spall. The Cinema provided refreshments before the film started and then 56 people settled in to watch the movie, including one 100 year old. The film had subtitles which was a great help to those of us whose hearing isn’t what it once was!

There was plenty of laughter from the audience but stunned silence at the one shocking sad moment in amongst the mainly humorous film. One of our reviews at the end of the afternoon described the film as lifeaffirming, as it showed there was life after a divorce and I am sure the whole audience cheered inside when Imelda Staunton’s character decided to take a risk and live her life well without her unfaithful husband.

Thanks once again to the Community Cinema for their hospitality, in particular Hilary Miflin who has been my contact over the last two years. How lucky we are to have such a brilliant cinema in Seaford.

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Refill Seaford and Newhaven – What’s Next?

In October we were very excited to welcome our local RNLI station at Newhaven to the Refill Family.

Whilst you are choosing your calendars, Christmas cards and gifts in their shop you can refill your bottle as well.They are the third RNLI station in the UK to join the national scheme.Thanks so much for caring.

We also added the beautiful St Peter’s Church in West Firle as they have an outside tap now as part of their new extension – an ideal Refill station for walkers, ramblers and cyclists or anyone just visiting the village. We would love to put some more church taps on the app. Please let us know if you have any contacts such as church wardens who would like to do this.

I gave a talk to members of the local Probus ladies section and they sent me some lovely messages of support.

Like many of the older generation (myself included) they are mystified by the way carrying a single use plastic water bottle has become so commonplace and will spread the Refill message to younger members of their families.

We also went to the Truth about Plastic free event in Lewes where we met up with Refill Lewes. There were some interesting talks from amongst others Viridor (the company LDC uses to recycle our blue top bin waste). It seems that food manufacturers are now contacting them to test packaging before it goes into production and that should increase the amount that can be processed, rather than it going to the incinerator or landfill.

Some of you may have spotted our stall at the Waifs and Strays Christmas Bazaar in November – remember, if you want us to come to your event and spread the word about how to save money and the planet we will do our best to make it and have some fun activities as well.

We also heard from Cat Fletcher, Re-use Manager at

Brighton & Hove City Council and Media Director of Freegle UK, the UK’s biggest online free re-use network. She left us with two challenges to change how we live – never buy another plastic bottle of water and buy no tat. We can all make a difference!

Let’s make drinking tap water from your own reusable bottle the norm and stop this plastic habit.

By the time you read this I will have begun to give Assembly talks to the Lower School students at Seaford Head school explaining the advantages of Refill. Don’t forget you can download the Refill app here to get the location maps to find them: https:// www.refill.org.uk/get-the-refill-app/ and also register your business and others if you have their permission.

May we wish you all a Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year, and hopefully some of you will find a refillable water bottle in your stocking. (Lovely ones which keep your drink hot or cold can be found at refill.org. uk/buy-a-bottle/ and Chilly’s makes a donation to the Refill campaign.)

Find us on: Facebook: Refill Seaford and Newhaven, as there is a group and a page to follow;Twitter @RefillSN; plus new social media account on Instagram @refillsn.

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Neighbourhood Watch Roundup There’s no time better than this, in the season of goodwill and merriment, to emphasise the ‘Power of People’ and what a profound effect people power can have on a community.

As 2018 draws to a close, we reflect on the kindness and strength shown by ordinary people that have made our community and surrounding communities, warmer, safer and happier places to be.

Our 2018 has been eventful. Our Coastguard Crews, RNLI, Sussex Search and Rescue, Sussex Police, Sussex Fire and Rescue, Paramedics, Ambulance Crews and Air Ambulances all stepped into the breach as they always do and for this we are eternally grateful. I remind myself always that our emergency and safety service personnel and volunteers are ordinary people with an extraordinary calling. Likewise, I am equally blown away at the community of Seaford and Bishopstone and our surrounding towns, who literally drop everything to help others in need. From helping to search for elderly gentlemen lost on the cliffs, to runaway teens, missing pets, to looking out for their neighbours, to lending helping hands wherever needed, to feeding and clothing the needy and in some cases, furnishing whole households for those who have fallen on hard times. Our neighbours are truly remarkable, kind, generous and helpful people.

Most poignant of all this year were two specific incidents.

The first is the story of the Unknown Lady. People in droves turned up for her funeral in Hailsham and her wake. She died a sad and lonely death where nobody knew her, and nobody claimed her, but we did, following the lead of two very special women, and a community came together to properly lay her to rest.

The second, and perhaps most touching, is the daughter of a man who tragically lost his life on the A259. In the week after she lost him, she raised funds for the Air Ambulance that had rushed to his aid. In her darkest loss, she raised others up. Her father would be most desperately proud of her. All the stories speak to the heart of what makes Seaford and Bishopstone so very special; our People Power. When we stand together, nothing is impossible.

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And stand together we must.

Winter brings with it a host of challenges, not the least of which are darker days and gloomy skies making perfect cover for thieves and miscreants. Please make sure that sheds and garages are well secured and locked, and that valuables are not left in line of sight of windows or in vehicles. Make sure doors and windows are locked even when you are at home to avoid any unwanted visitors helping themselves to your valuables, or worse, the presents under the tree.

If you should see suspicious or criminal behaviour, dial 999 and let the Police control room triage the matter.

101 is for a non-emergency call, but 999 should be used for an emergency, a crime in progress or a crime about to happen. Keep being the eyes and ears in your neighbourhood – nobody knows your neighbourhood better than you do which makes you the most qualified person to spot when something is off.

With Christmas come twinkly lights, candles and lots and lots of merriment. In your good cheer, please do remember to blow out your candles and turn off the lights at night and make sure that electrical points and connections are safe and weatherproof if outside.

New Year also heralds our renewal season, and this year, like all the years before, our subs remain unchanged and a steal at £3 per household per year and £2 for Seniors.

Joining is easy.You can complete the form (opposite) and either post this to S&BNHW, 37 Church Street, Seaford, BN25 1HG, or drop it into our postbox at the Police Station with your payment. We prefer to not have to handle cash and an online payment is by far the safest and most practical. Our banking details are on the renewal form.You can join or renew on our website too where there is a PayPal option available for payment.The link is www.sandbnhw.org/join.

It is a proven fact that where Neighbourhood Watch schemes are well supported, crime plummets. The highly visible brand is an effective deterrent and only the most foolish criminal would be attracted to a neighbourhood where every door brandishes our logo. By joining the Neighbourhood Watch you are doing your part, quite visibly, to deter criminals just by displaying the logo on

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So, in closing, heartfelt thanks from the Chairman and Committee to our neighbours for your loyal support,

your kindness and your care. You are the People Power that makes Seaford & Bishopstone great. We wish you Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a Joyous New Year however you choose to celebrate. In this season of giving, be generous with your smiles, your care for yourselves and each other, and above all, be safe.

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The Robin: Everyone’s favourite festive psychopath Americans have chosen to align themselves with a mighty eagle. India has elected the elegant peacock. But we’ve voted an antisocial, murderous ball of anger as Britain’s national bird. So what is it about the robin that we find so endearing? That famous orange-red breast, a flaming flash of feathers in a bland back garden of blackbirds, sparrows The robin in and starlings is full song. certainly striking.

Attractive, friendly and festive – everyone loves a robin. Well, everyone it seems apart from other robins.

Robins hate other robins. They’re highly territorial and, once invisible boundaries have been established, robins will rule their kingdom like feathered tyrants. They’ll sing their washing-line war cries from dawn to dusk or patrol the garden noisily tick-tick-tick-ing like a tiny timebomb. Female robins are just as tyrannical and will also sing and scuffle – unusual amongst female birds.

Surely the greatest coup that the robin has pulled off is cornering the lucrative Christmas market – especially considering the only other bird we associate with Christmas is beheaded and stuffed into an oven at gas mark 4. This Christmas connection is linked to the red tunic plumage of Victorian postmen. Robins were pictured carrying the post on the earliest Christmas cards and since then have joined Santa and snowmen as Christmas A-listers.

Robins will fight off other birds – no matter what colour– but when a robin sees red, it sees red. Robins will peck, batter and kick any other robin that puts as much as a feather across the line. But around Christmas there are subtle signs of a ceasefire. For robins Christmas is a time for peace, hope and worms. Here’s hoping you have a similar Christmas full of peace and hope. As for the worms? I’m sure we’ll all open a whole new can in 2019.

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There are many species of holly in the family of plants known as Aquifoliaceae. They can be deciduous or evergreen, trees, shrubs or climbers, and are seen both in temperate and tropical climes worldwide. Some hollies are slow growing while others grow 3 feet within a year. They can live for up to 100 years or longer. Legend states that holly berries were originally white, but the shedding of Christ’s blood for the sins of mankind stained the berries red. The pointed prickly leaves symbolise the crown of thorns placed on Jesus’ head before he was crucified. Holly, along with ivy, has been used as winter decorations since ancient times. They are said to freshen the air and give a reminder of the spring to come. While the outside world is often cold, dark and dreary, holly and ivy remain green and glossy to signify eternal life, with the bright red holly berries giving cheerful colour so often used in wreaths and decorations for Christmas festivities.

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grow sweet peas to make a bigger display for a really good show. Seeds can still be sown now. Instead of plastic pots, cardboard toilet rolls are suitable to sow in as the plants produce a long root system – one seed in each, water well and overwinter in a greenhouse or cold frame. When they have grown and have some leaves, to avoid them getting too tall or leggy pinch out the growing tip just above a set of leaves. In the spring when frosts are over plant the sweet peas outside, they will need supporting as they grow. All being well the plants should produce their flowers just in time for the show. On behalf of Seaford Horticultural Society I wish everyone an enjoyable Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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The Horticultural Society has had a successful year, monthly social evenings were well attended, with speakers giving talks on a variety of interesting subjects.

The summer show was a highlight and well supported, coach outings to various gardens were enjoyed. The society now looks forward to 2019 – the programme has already been planned and it is hoped the new year will be as good as the last one. This is the time to begin thinking of what to grow in the garden during 2019. One of the competitions in June is the sweet pea show. Last year there were very few entries, so the society would like to encourage more people to

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3 Fallen leaves around plants and shrubs act as moisture traps so need removing.

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Gosh, there’s always a new project taking root in our lovely garden at the Crouch. Not content with getting the children’s area into shape last summer, volunteers’ thoughts have turned to having a go at making a green roof. This will prettify a rather unlovely water tank.

The idea is to construct an eco-friendly and attractive roof of sedums, but the catch is that green roof systems plus delivery come in a bit on the costly side.

So, the big ask is: has anyone got any sedums or house leeks they would be happy to donate? Meanwhile Seaford Head students, working with Nicky of the Sussex Wildlife Trust, have built a timber frame to take the roof, on top of which liner will be placed. James said that the young people are hoping to be involved in growing the top as well.

Because not a bit of space is ever wasted, ground behind the classroom at the end of the garden is being paved for use as storage for over-wintering plants. And while all this construction has been going on, volunteers led by chair Allison have been reordering the sales bench, cutting some perennials back and placing other pots in shingle for drainage.

Allison and Mike enjoyed a trip to the Heathfield plant auction, coming back with a trove that includes pieris, spirea, cystus and weigela, and talking of jaunts, Bob is

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Bill, in charge of veg growing, has got some smashing leeks fattening up nicely, and by the time you read this they should be ready for sale too. With spring in mind, there’s a feast of polyanthus and bellis, some of which are going in the garden, with the rest to buy. And then it’ll be Christmas…

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At our September meeting we had a talk from club member Paul Crowther, entitled ‘Motoring Miscellany’. This featured early photographs of all aspects of motoring, including special clothing (nearly all cars were open in those days), not only for human passengers, but for the motoring dog.

There was a fad in the 1920s for vehicles to be bodied to represent the manufacturer’s product, such as a Trojan van in the shape of a teapot. Photographs also included roadside petrol pumps, the early days of AA Patrolmen on bicycles, and the ‘I-Spy’ books we used to amuse our children before the days of iPads.

In October we had a talk from another club member, Guy Floodgate, who explained that the crew of an aircraft, as well as dealing with routine issues like landing and taking off, also had a vital role in ensuring that the aircraft was properly balanced. This involved taking into account the weights of passengers, luggage

The club’s Annual Holiday took place in mid-October, with members staying at the Bosworth Hall Hotel, in Market Bosworth, Leicestershire. 28 members, including six guests from Seaford Head Probus Club, enjoyed outings to Rutland Water, Stratford-upon-Avon, Melton Mowbray, and to Bransdale, the garden created and managed by the late Geoff Hamilton, much featured in the Gardeners World television programme. The weather was good, the hotel facilities excellent, and members were entertained in the evening by quizzes and Bingo, organised by Pat and Derek Budd.

The year 2019 will mark the 50th anniversary of the foundation of The Probus Club of Seaford, and plans are being made for a suitable event to mark this milestone.

Our club meets on the second Tuesday of each month, at Seaford Golf Club, 111 Firle Road, BN25 2JD, at 12 noon, for 12.45 pm. If you are interested in joining us, you will be very welcome.

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A bit of History behind my Accordions and Carol Singing It was at Christmas in 1949 that, as a small boy of 6, I tried to put on and play my dad’s accordion which he had been given, second-hand, as a Christmas present. I was fascinated by the instrument – it’s colours, design, all the notes and buttons. It had unique Holly Leaf bellows! It wasn’t to be until the mid-1950s that I became competent enough to accompany mum’s Crafield Club for carols around Chelsfield Lane. For years I did this, often in freezing conditions. It’s penetrating voice could be heard through the house windows long before double glazing. It was not until 1974 when my brother Chris invited me to join him at The Kings Head Bessels Green, Sevenoaks, that my interest was revived.

and likewise produced a unique booklet of favourite Christmas Carols and Songs, including six of my own compositions.

My brother Chris sadly died in 2013 but he had already bequeathed to me his superb Marinucci, being unable to play it due to his advancing Motor Neuron Disease.

Venues I have played at: The Kings Head, Bessels Green; Kent Hounds; Five Bells; Bo Peep; Fountains Head, Branscombe; Charing Cross Station; Soho; East Dean; Camden Place; Chislehurst; Littlington; St Leonards Church etc. We now live in Seaford but this tradition will continue both here and in Chelsfield.

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We produced sheets of words and it became a great success and institution lasting for many years, until charming hosts John and Pauline retired. At the same time I started at the Bo Peep and later at The Kent Hounds, both in Chelsfield. The latter is no more. I had part exchanged Dad’s little Francesco Modello for a modern German piece, in tune and fully working, at a small music shop in Paddock Wood. I also found another old Galanti in a Woolwich junkshop. Over the years I went on to acquire about 14 but some were beyond repair, and I am now down to 7 of varying weights, voices and personalities. Amongst these is my dad’s original small accordion (which I had sold), repurchased with joy many years later in an antique shop in Blackheath one Christmas! I have three German, two Italian and two Saxony.

As years went by Chris moved away and I carried on alone for several years until meeting Barry Dix, a professional musician (alas unable to play any more), who would join me at the Kent Hounds and Five Bells.

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The money has been achieved through opening his own garden, Driftwood, and single-handedly organising the two garden trails, one for Macmillan Cancer Support and the other for the Mayor of Seaford. The 15 who could attend enjoyed limitless open sandwiches, scones, jam and clotted cream and an array of delicious cakes at Church Lane Tea Rooms in Seaford. Owner Steve had generously closed the tea room early to accommodate Geoff and his team. Even Albert, Geoff ’s pet terrier, seemed to enjoy the afternoon, receiving many titbits from those present. As a further gesture, Geoff had arranged some special, one-off, tea towels to be printed and boxed as gifts for the volunteers, which were all gratefully received.

Driftwood is now closed until June 2019 when it will open for five public days and by arrangement, through June and July only. For more details visit www.driftwoodbysea.co.uk Pictured left to right: Helen Roberts, Mark Glassman, Rosa Botterill, Dian Marquess, Jill Smith (hidden), Michele Findlay, seated Barbara Stonebanks, Wendy Everest, behind Mary Collins, June Jaundoo, Sally Attrell, Linda Wallraven, Amanda Haines, Celia Huges, Geoff Stonebanks.

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1st December - 9.30am – 1.30pm: A morning of Yoga, Meditation and Festive Fayre at The Archway Last class of 2018 – Saturday 22nd December Classes start in 2019 – Saturday 5th January Rosie Waters: Tel/Text: 01323 892638 / 07983 622840

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Young Mayor’s Musical Quiz On Friday 2nd November the Young Mayor, Dom Avey, held a Musical Quiz Night at The View, Southdown Road.

the winning team was ‘Les Quizérables’. The prize was a beautiful hamper donated by Dom which included luxury food items and a voucher for The Lodge Hair and Beauty Salon.

Great fun was had at the quiz, ‘Les Quizérables’ pictured with their prize.

Over 65 people turned out to raise money for Dom’s chosen cause, Seaford Head School’s Arts Department and a fantastic £340 was raised!

The atmosphere at The View was brilliant and everyone enjoyed starting their evening off with delicious food and drinks. The theme was musicals, and Dom and his Deputy, James Jenkins, had great fun being the evening’s Quiz Masters!

‘The Welly Wanderers’ and ‘Les Quizérables’ came joint 1st with a score of 62 out of 72, however after asking a member of each team to answer a tie-break question,

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Seaford Rugby Club is celebrating our 80th Anniversary Club’s History

The original team – photo taken approximately 80 years ago.

Have you ever had a look at the old black and white team photographs on the walls of the clubhouse and wondered what it was like to play for Seaford in the very early days?

home. There were plans, which got to quite an advanced stage, for the club to be sited in Bishopstone, close to the cutting, but the existence of a covenant forbidding the sale of alcohol scotched that idea.

I know I have and that’s what started me trying to put together a history of the club. It is important for all members of the club, particularly newer or younger members to have an idea of how we have progressed since 1938. I would like to thank Mike Parker and Jim Owlett for sending me archive material and sharing a few of their memories of the early days of the club.

It wasn’t just the changing facilities that were rough and ready in those days either. Jim Owlett recalls a Seaford player being sent off for punching the referee in a particularly tough game against Lewes. It is interesting to speculate on who did the sending off if the referee was out cold, but maybe it wasn’t that hard a punch!

Seaford Rugby Club was first formed in 1938. We played for one season before the onset of the Second World War, which caused the club to close. It wasn’t a bad start either: after losing the first match 40-0 the club finished with a record of thirteen wins, nine losses and one draw.

It was in 1951 that the club re-formed, thanks largely to the efforts of Ron Beal.The club colours were changed to scarlet and the presence of some influential Welshmen got the team off to a good start. Home games were played at Newlands School and the players changed at The Seven Sisters. Not in the bar, not even inside but in the garages with the cold water for the ‘showers’ being supplied via a hosepipe from the garden tap.

For several years the team used various locations in Seaford, but in or around 1956 it came to settle in The Bay Hotel. The home pitch was at Steyne Road, part of the Seaford College grounds, and its playing surface had an excellent reputation. There was only one team and there was often a struggle to get a full side. By 1965 the club was able to field a Second XV, but the plans to build what is now Seaford Head Lower School on the Steyne Road site meant that the hunt was on for a new

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It was Colin Hill who got the first Easter tours off the ground. The very first tour was to Exmouth in 1967.

A party of almost thirty made its way westwards but all three games were lost. The star of the tour though was ‘Nigel’, a shop dummy kitted out in full club kit and taken everywhere. The 1969 tour was again westwards, this time to Plymouth, where the team won two and lost one. 1971 saw the first tour to Weston-super-Mare and the two wins and a draw meant that this was the first unbeaten tour.

There are certain names that crop up again and again as the shakers and movers of Seaford Rugby Club in its early days: Colin Hill, Bert Goodman, Roger Hayes, Ron Beal and so forth. Without the efforts of these stalwarts we wouldn’t have a club at all.

Walking Rugby comes to Seaford

Are you an avid rugby fan? Is it a game you have always wanted to try and never had the opportunity or fitness to do so? Or maybe you want to add some light exercise into your life and rugby sounds appealing to you? Then you may be interested in our new game of Walking Rugby.

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What is Walking Rugby?

Walking rugby is a fun team game that is accessible to people of both genders, all ages and abilities.

Whether you are an established player or you are new to the sport, Walking Rugby is a much simpler version of the traditional rugby game. Less physical than a standard game of rugby, the aim is to participate, compete and most importantly, enjoy yourself.

How many players are on the team? Depending on the ability of the players there are normally between five and ten players per team.

How long does a game last? Each match is played in four quarters, each lasting up to five minutes, with oneminute breaks in between to allow for rehydration and to encourage team coaching.

Are the teams mixed? Yes, teams will be a mixture of men and women.

Is a normal rugby ball used? Players will use an international rugby ball size 4, fully inflated. If played indoors, a hard foam ball or a beach rugby ball may be used.

Is Walking Rugby played indoors or outdoors? The game can be played indoors or outdoors.

What surface is Walking Rugby played on? Walking Rugby can be played on grass, hard court or sport hall surfaces.

What are the benefits of Walking Rugby? The benefits include keeping fit and agile, with a light exercise that is not too demanding.

Social isolation can be a real problem for such a lot of people. Being a member of our social club (which is £25 a year) you will benefit from being part a team.

We will be showing the autumn internationals and the Six Nations at the club. You can sit down at the end of a game and enjoy soup and bread in the clubhouse with other team members and socialise. As we are in partnership with the SCDA you will be able to utilise all their different activities as well.

Come and give us a ‘try’. Starts on 2nd December. Contact Andrew Cambridge on 07724 240279, email: seafordwalkingrugby@outlook. com, visit our website www.seafordrfc.club or come down to have a look for yourself. All spectators welcome.

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local business man launches new revolutionary moorezzzleep pillow Seaford business man and taxi driver Philip Moore has designed an amazing new pillow to help reduce his snoring – which will finally give his wife a peaceful night’s sleep!

For years, Philip’s loud snoring has kept his wife Stephanie awake, so much so that she was forced to sleep in another room. Philip tried sleeping on his front to reduce the snoring, which worked, however he would wake up with pins and needles and aching arms.

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Philip said: ‘A few days after the dream I picked this guy up in my taxi to take him to the airport. We got chatting and he told me he was a patent lawyer, which felt like this was all meant to be.’

He advised Philip to contact him again once he could show him some detailed drawings of the product, which he did. That was seven years ago. Now after a lengthy process the UK and international patents have been granted.

The pillow is called MooreZzzleep and has been launched at The MooreZzzleep Store in Seaford to help others suffering with a similar problem. It’s also stocked in the Brighton Bed Centre and Mr Beds in Eastbourne. It has a flexible spine which makes it unique and it’s made entirely in the UK. Philip said: ‘I’ve tried it and it works, it’s a pillow like no other, it’s fantastic!’

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Rotary club of seaford Santa Sleigh Routes Father Christmas and his elves will be visiting different areas of Seaford during the evenings in December starting from 3rd December.They look forward to seeing you on their journeys around the streets of Seaford.The Christmas Sleigh will be on the following routes between 5.30pm and 8.30pm: Monday 3rd: Kingsmead, Bowden Rise, Firle Close, Homefield Road, Upper Belgrave Road, St Peters Road.

Tuesday 4th: Bishopstone: Bishopstone Road, Rookery Way, Marine Drive, Hurdis Road, St Andrews Drive.

Wednesday 5th: Sherwood Road, Vale Road, Vale Close, Kammond Avenue, Seafield Close, Old Nursery Close, Landsdown Road, Alfriston Park.

Thursday 6th: Lower Drive, Belgrave Crescent, North Way, The Holt, Lucinda Way, The Ridings.

Friday 7th: Manor Road North, Chesterton Drive, Farm Close, Chyngton Gardens, Stirling Avenue, Ash Drive, Badger’s Copse, Tudor Manor Gardens.

Saturday 8th: St Crispians, Upper Sherwood Road, Lexden Road, Quarry Lane,Valley Drive, Normansal Park.

Monday 10th: Hazeldene, Manor Road South, Micklefield Way, Kingston Estate, Fairways Estate, Cuckmere Road (East).

Tuesday 11th: Rother Road, Links Road, Arundel Road (South), Cuckmere Road (West), Lullington Close, Chyngton Way, South Way. Wednesday 12th: Wilkinson Way, Kedale Road, Grosvenor Road, Salisbury Road, Chichester Road, Stafford Road, Grove Road, Avondale Road.

Thursday 13th: Hawth Park Road, Tide Mills Way, Buckle Drive, Claremont Road, Kimberley Road, Albany

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Road, Connaught Road, Edinburgh Road.

Friday 14th: Sutton Drove, The Byeways, Hindover Road, Alfriston Road, Richington Way, Haven Brow, Etherton Way, Bromley Road, Harison Road, Sandore Road.

Saturday 15th: Steyne Road, St John’s Road, The Causeway, Bramber Road, Cricketfield Road, The Covers, Corsica Road, Fitzgerald Avenue, Sunningdale Close.

Monday 17th: Highlands Road, Southdown Road (North), Hartfield Road, Aquila Park, Arundel Road (North), Sutton Avenue (West), Headland Avenue, Downsview Road, Heathfield Road.

Tuesday 18th: Surrey Road, Hawth Way, Kingsway, Beacon Road,Tudor Close, Beacon Drive,Victor Close, Carlton Road, Kings Ride, Westdown Road.

Wednesday 19th: Hill Rise, Princess Drive, Dukes Close, Churchill Road, Katherine Way, Grand Avenue, Crown Hill, Duchess Drive, Royal Drive, Clementine Avenue.

Thursday 20th: Lexden Drive, Barn Rise, Queensway, Maple Fields, Barn Close, Coxwell Close, Raymond Close Friday 21st: Walmer Road, Chyngton Avenue, Saltwood Road, Hythe Crescent, Hillside Avenue, Hastings Avenue.

On each Saturday in December and Christmas Eve Monday 24th December, Father Christmas and his elves will also be in Broad Street between 10am and 1pm.

On Saturday 1st December as part of Christmas Magic, Father Christmas will also be switching on the Seaford Christmas Lights at around 4.30pm. The list of routes each night is correct, but the sequence may differ. More detailed information on the routes may be found on the Club website www.seafordrotary.org.uk. The Rotary Club of Seaford wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

Youth Competitions

The Rotary Club of Seaford will again be organising various competitions for our young people over the next few months with prizes for all age groups.

Young Photographer

The Young Photographer competition with a closing date for entries of 11th January 2019 is for young persons in three age groups: 7-10 years 11-13 years 14-17 years

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The entry should be on the subject ‘Beauty of Nature’.

More information and entry forms may be obtained from Fotobox, 22 Broad Street, Seaford, school receptions, downloaded from Seaford Rotary Club website www.seafordrotary.org.uk or by emailing youngphotographer@seafordrotary.org.uk.

Young Artist

The Young Artist competition with a closing date for entries of 26th January 2019 is for young persons with four age groups: Under 7 years 7-10 years 11-13 years 14-17 years The entry should be a painting or drawing on the subject ‘Beauty of Nature’. More information and entry forms may be obtained from school receptions, downloaded from Seaford Rotary Club website www. seafordrotary.org.uk or by emailing youngartist@ seafordrotary.org.uk.

Young Musician

The Young Musician competition with a closing date for entries of 23rd February 2019 is for young persons aged 11–17. The competition is open to solo instrumentalists, singers and ensembles will take place on 9th March 2019. Entry forms and competition rules may be obtained from the Music Department at Seaford Head School, downloaded from Seaford Rotary Club website www.seafordrotary.org.uk or by emailing youngmusician@seafordrotary.org.uk.

The age categories for all competitions are for those ages as at 31st August 2018.

Boot, Craft and Produce Fairs

The Rotary Club of Seaford would like to express its immense gratitude to all of you who attended the Rotary Boot, Craft and Produce Fairs in 2018, whether stallholders or members of the public, you all contributed to making the fairs this year a great fundraising success.

The seven Rotary Fairs this year have been the most successful since their inception. We witnessed the greatest number of stallholders at a single fair in June with 96 stalls, and in September this record was broken with 100 stalls at the fair. In total this year there were 549 stalls at all the fairs, an average of 78.4 per fair,

Photo: Seaford Rotary Boot, Craft and Produce Fair. which was greater than the most in a single fair in 2017.

The fundraising was so successful that after the August fair our receipts had surpassed the previous record in a calendar year even though two further boot fairs were held this year. The total monies raised was more than £6,200, which beat the previous best of £4,100 in 2015. The Rotary stall set a record in August by taking a massive £276, exceeding the previous record. The Rotary stall sold nearly £1,000 of items compared to previous best of £760 last year.

Our donation buckets that survived (several were lost under car wheels) contributed over £800. Vendor donations totalled over £300, the best ever. The success this year was no doubt helped by the weather with clear blue skies and warm days such that no fair was cancelled or curtailed due to inclement weather. Only the April fair saw overcast skies but even then, there was no rain. All the money raised at the Rotary Boot, Craft and Produce Fairs by Seaford Rotary will be put to good use for charitable causes.

Unbroken blue skies on Sunday 7th October greeted the early risers for the last Rotary Boot, Craft and Produce Fair of 2018. After the record-breaking fair in September, it was expected that cooler weather would result in fewer stalls, but nevertheless the number of stalls was still greater than the most in 2017. Being the last fair of the year, several stalls were offering Christmas decorations. One had a Christmas tree for sale.

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Seaford Kurlers Didn’t the Seaford Bonfire Society do well on 20th October? Thank you to them for the display and all the hard work that went into it.

Now it’s time for the run up to Christmas and New Year. Seaford Kurlers will have their Annual Christmas Lunch on Tuesday 4th December at Seaford Royal British Legion. This I am sure will be a success as it has been in the past. Time for celebrations and also for reflections on the past year. There are of course the personal and private ones, but also the public ones.

Seaford Kurlers have had our ups and downs during 2018 but the club is very active and always ready to welcome new members. Come and see what we do.

Have a free session. Meet the members and see if you like the look of us. We are a friendly bunch and the sport is perfect for anyone with less than the best mobility. We welcome anyone with such problems.

Give it a go, and get fitter and more active at the same time. We meet every Tuesday at the Downs Leisure Centre, Seaford. The centre is a great place to come and do any kind of fitness class that you can think of.

The staff are welcoming and helpful. The restaurant is a winner.

Seaford Kurlers would like to thank all Wave Leisure for their support and friendliness throughout 2018. All that remains for me to do now is to wish everyone A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS 2018 AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR! For details on Seaford Kurlers contact June Wood, Tel: 01323 895376 or email sally1989@ tiscali.co.uk

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MOCKFORD’S THE BLINDMAKERS ANNOUNCEMENT For over three decades Mockford’s has been a small family business manufacturing and fitting blinds for discerning customers, who appreciate quality and the personal service only a small business can provide.

At various times over the years, they have taken action to ensure they remain a small business, for example closing the Seaford and Eastbourne showrooms, cancelling all advertising except the Seaford Scene.

It is now necessary to take further action to restrict their business, consequently they will not fit blinds in commercial premises, for example, hotels, offices etc, they will only fit blinds into homes in Eastbourne, Seaford and the surrounding villages.

The showroom attached to their workshop will be closed, the premises will be used for making roller blinds, some blinds will be displayed on the windows for those who wish to visit but please telephone, before travelling, to ensure Jean or Harvey Mockford are there to welcome you.

Mockford’s the blindmakers Most types of blind supplied and fitted, their speciality is handmade roller and vertical blinds, including spare weights and chains for verticals etc supplied.

Workshop: The Industrial Estate, 1 Green Street, Eastbourne, BN21 1QN Telephone 01323 417518 during office hours.

If you live in the Seaford and Eastbourne area and wish to arrange for Jean or Harvey to visit you with samples and submit an estimate, please telephone. If they are not in the office your call will be diverted to their mobile.

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The concert will last an hour, followed by seasonal refreshments and an opportunity to meet the players and other audience members. So come along and be inspired by the beauty of live classical music with the Corelli Ensemble.

Tickets can be purchased at the special price of £10 through Seaford Tourist Information Centre, or pre-reserved through our website corelliensemble.co.uk.

Tickets are also available on the door for £12.

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Lewes District Citizens Advice

We are providing a service to help people claiming Universal Credit

Universal Credit was rolled out in this area on 26th September and Lewes District Citizens Advice are working with Lewes District Council and the Job Centres in Newhaven and Lewes to help people who need support to make their claim.

Universal Credit is paid four weekly in arrears and can only be applied for online. Residents can get digital and budgeting support to help them make and maintain their claim. There is a minimum 5-week wait for the first payment to come through which, for people without savings, can put a real strain on household finances and even get them into debt. There is an added complication in that many people are not used to receiving four weeks’ money at one time and they need help to put together a budget. Both the digital and budgeting service are available at Citizens Advice offices in Lewes, Newhaven and Seaford.

A recent survey by the charity found more than a third of people Citizens Advice have helped nationally struggle to provide the evidence needed to complete their Universal Credit claim. This includes providing evidence for health conditions, housing and childcare.

Jackie Wilkes, Chief Officer of Lewes District Citizens Advice, said: ‘For people receiving benefits the rollout of Universal Credit has brought challenges, such as delayed payments and a complicated application process. Our advisers are helping people who are struggling with the system’.

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Seaford Tree Wardens Winter Wonders Most of the deciduous trees have dropped their leaves by now, but there are still plenty of evergreens (and the occasional deciduous) that retain their beautiful foliage throughout the winter months. Here are a few to look out for: Scots Pine – A variety of conifer native to the UK, scots pines have rusty-orange flaky bark and long, pointed needles. They retain their pinecones from previous seasons, until the cones have matured and dried out, so you should be able to see cones at various stages of development (green and closed through to brown and open) on the same tree.

Holly – A seasonal favourite, holly trees have smooth, grey-brown bark, and deep shiny green leaves with spikes. The female trees produce the iconic red berries that have become so associated with the festive season. Holly trees have very pale, close grained wood that is traditionally used for carving walking sticks.

Holm Oak – Holm oaks are a non-native variety of evergreen oak, originally from the Mediterranean.

The leaves are deep green and glossy, with a pale furry underside. The leaves are slightly spiny when young, similar to those of holly, however as the leaves and trees mature, the edge of the leaves becomes smooth, taking on an appearance similar to the leaves of olive trees.

Beech – Beech trees are unusual in that although they are deciduous, if they are trimmed they will keep their leaves all year round. This makes them a popular plant to use for hedging, with the leaves turning a beautiful golden-copper colour in the autumn time.

Elms for Armistice Project We are very pleased to say that we have found homes for all of the 104 memorial elm trees to be planted in Seaford as part of the Armistice Centenary. With so many trees to be planted, any volunteers to help with planting would be much appreciated! If you would like to help out with the Elms for Armistice planting, or just find out more about the project, please visit our Facebook page (Seaford Tree Wardens), or our website: seafordtreewardens. wordpress.com.

Yew – Yews are a very long-living coniferous tree, which can reach up to 600 years in age! Like many other conifers, they have flat green needles and peeling bark. However, unlike others in the genus, yews do not produce cones, but distinctive red fruit in the autumn. Almost all parts of the yew are incredibly toxic, however they have been used in the development of advanced modern medicines.

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Seaford Afternoon Flower Club We meet this month on Thursday 20th December for Perfect peonies a Christmas Tea with carols and demonstrations by various club members. Our competition is entitled ‘A White Christmas’. This should be a most enjoyable afternoon and put us all in the festive mood.

At our October meeting, Christine Campbell-Dykes from Hailsham Club demonstrated ‘Supermarket Dash’ and she certainly inspired us with her use of inexpensive supermarket flowers, assuring us that it is not necessary to spend a fortune to make a truly impressive arrangement.

Some of our members have taken part in various workshops, one where we learned how to make arrangements using curves and circles, and another led by Graham King, where he taught members how to make clematis flowers out of felted wool and wire. Many of our members enjoy other crafts apart from flower arranging and it is always good to be able to learn other skills.

We do not meet in January but we will be starting the 2019 programme off on Thursday 21st February with a demonstration by Christine Nash entitled ‘Blooming Marvellous’.

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Estate Agents Supports Local Charity Fighting Hunger A Seaford estate agency is working with a local foodbank to offer support to people and families in the run up to Christmas.

Newberry Tully Estate Agents is at 53 Church Street and has become a collection point for Seahaven Storehouse which gives food parcels to people who find themselves in tough financial situations.

The foodbank is based at Seaford Community Church, 115-117 Vale Road. Stephen Newberry, who has been an estate agent in the town since 1987 said: ‘We supported the foodbank last year and thought it was a great idea to run the campaign again.

‘There is still a rising number of people needing support from foodbanks to simply get by. We were so impressed with the fantastic work the volunteers at Seahaven Storehouse do and we were very keen to offer our support again. We will be accepting donations at our office throughout December.’

Andrew Tully added: ‘Seahaven Storehouse is a small charity run by local people for local people, and from what we experienced by getting involved last year it really is making a big, positive difference to many members of our community.’

Stephen Newberry and Andrew Tully (centre of pic) have re-united with Seahaven Storehouse to help vulnerable local people.

The Storehouse’s founder, Dawn Woodgate, said: ‘We have provided food parcels for people in crisis across Seaford, Newhaven and Peacehaven for the past five years but demand has grown recently. We are open between 10am-1pm on Thursdays and everyone is welcome to pop in and visit us for a cup of tea and to see what we do and how we help people.

‘Having the support of local people and businesses like Newberry Tully is vital to help us to continue helping individuals, couples and families who are in need. We thank them for supporting our efforts again this year.’

For more information on Newberry Tully please visit: www.newberrytully.co.uk. For more information on Seahaven Storehouse please visit: www.kings-well.org. uk/storehouse

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Inner Wheel Club of Seaford Visit of Rudyard Kipling!

We were delighted to have ‘Rudyard Kipling’ as our guest speaker for our October Club Meeting. This was a very interesting and informative presentation by Mr Geoff Hutchinson on the life of Rudyard Kipling from his childhood in India to his final days at Batemans. This was a particularly interesting presentation because some Club Members had made a visit in August to Batemans, the onetime home of Rudyard Kipling, now a National Trust property.

Bottle Stall at the District International Rally

Ashington Community Centre was the venue for the Inner Wheel District International Rally. Sixteen of the Seaford Inner Wheel Members attended this event in October. The main speakers were David Tilley and Sue Vaughan from the East Sussex based David Tilley Children’s Foundation. Participants at the Rally were appreciative of the work carried out by this Foundation. They were particularly interested by the educational project in Kilolo, a small village in South Tanzania where a secondary school with boarding facilities has been constructed

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The success of the bottle stall and its fundraising is due in no small part to Seaford Inner Wheel Member Val Franklin who was the co-ordinator.

We are pleased to be able to report in Seaford Scene that October has been a stimulating and successful month for Seaford Inner Wheel and our supported charities.

Photos top to bottom: Seaford members help with the raffle at the rally; Bottle tombola table run

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WRITER RAISES £1,000 FOR WILD TIGERS Seaford writer, Patricia Martin has raised £1,000 for wild tiger conservation. The money has come from sales of her children’s novel Global Gang and the Land of the Tiger, published in 2016, and from donations. A retired journalist, Patricia, 74, was inspired to write the novel by her love of children’s literature and her travels around the world as media officer for three charities, WWF, OXFAM and Christian Aid. She also loves wildlife and was concerned that wild tigers had become an endangered species.

‘I was very lucky to travel to Asia – including India – as well as Africa, the Middle East and South America, mainly to visit and write about poor communities’, she says. ‘Sadly, I missed seeing wild tigers in the forest, but visited a tiger sanctuary caring for animals injured by poachers and other factors – it was a very sorry sight.

‘Christian Aid had a website for children called “Global Gang” and I thought that would make an excellent title for a children’s book series. I contacted a specialist on India who put me in touch with Tiger Awareness, a small UK-based charity working in India to protect tigers. They were very helpful, but more research was needed.’

The story revolves around five children aged 10-14 from around the world, who meet online and form a chat group dubbed Global Gang. Eventually they meet up in India, but soon disaster strikes and the kids find themselves in danger from tigers and from ruthless

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poachers hunting these magnificent animals. Tamsin, 13, from Seaford is the main protagonist and her brother, 9, is also a key character.

Profits from sales and donations are given to Tiger Awareness. They help by funding tiger patrols, supplying camera traps and sniffer dogs to help monitor tiger and poacher movements, and working with local schools and communities to encourage them to engage in protecting tigers. Local people also benefit financially through tourism. Although there are only an estimated 2,200 wild tigers in the whole of India (and only 5,000 on the planet), people are fighting back and numbers in India are slowly recovering.

Since 2001, Patricia has had ME, a debilitating neurological disease which causes severe fatigue, muscle pain and sleep disturbance.

‘I found writing a novel very challenging but am grateful for the feedback and practical help from my husband, friends and three target-age children. Sadly I’m not well enough to write any follow-up books, but hopefully can continue to sell Global Gang and raise more funds.’

So if you are looking for an unusual Christmas gift for a keen young reader –- and want to help tigers at the same time – copies are available (£6.99) from Sussex Stationers, Broad Street, Seaford and from Amazon.co.uk.

For further information/donations email Patricia at: bluebeachhut@icloud.com Photo: Relaxing at the family beach hut on Seaford Prom, where some of Patricia’s novel was written.

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Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club At our meeting on 2nd November Neil Sadler, a retired policeman, gave a talk entitled ‘A policeman’s lot can be a quite interesting one’. Neil entered the police in 1978 and, after his initial training, started in Bognor Regis. From Bognor he travelled and worked in New York, Abu Dhabi, Singapore and Crawley before retiring in 2008. As he retired his daughter joined the police force and asked to use her father’s number 006 which was allowed and which she is very proud to do.

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After tea the raffle was drawn and members were given details of the Christmas lunch which will take place at The View, Seaford, on 18th December.

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The SOUNDWAVES project ran for five weeks before the summer and a further five weeks in September and October. We were able to purchase three very special drums, a good number of shakers and a wonderful xylophone. The children also had access to a ukulele and a variety of other instruments, provided by Kate.

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What’s On In Dec? Thurs 29th Nov - Sat 1st Dec Seaford Arts & Crafts Seaford Little Theatre, 4 Steyne Road 10.30am - 4.30pm (Thurs/Fri), 10.30am - 5.30pm (Sat). High quality goods from artists in Seaford and further afield. Visual art, textiles, jewellery, paper crafters, mosaics, Christmas decorations and wreaths, fairtrade tea and coffee, and more. Refreshments available.

Facebook: Seaford Arts and Crafts Saturday 1st December Morning of Yoga, Meditation & Festive Fayre Archway, Blatchington Road 9.30am - 1.30pm.Yoga with Rosie Waters, Vajrasati senior teacher. Tel: 01323 892638 or 07983 622840, email: seahavenyoga@btinternet.com www.seahavenyoga.co.uk Lewes Craft Market Christmas Fair Market Tower, Market Street, Lewes 10am - 4pm. Locally made arts and crafts at affordable prices.

Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 10am. Laser Radial race training.

Open Church St Leonard’s Church, Church St 10am - 5pm. Free refreshments, craft for kids and music throughout the day. All welcome. Part of Seaford Christmas Magic. www.seafordparish.org.uk Seaford Christmas Magic Various venues 10am - 6pm. A full range of entertainment and attractions, including live music, children’s area with Santa’s grotto, reindeer, owls and lantern making. Lantern parade from 4.45pm, Christmas lights switched on 5.30pm. www.seafordxmasmagic.uk Foundation of Spiritual Healing and Guidance St James’ Trust Community Centre, Blatchington Road 2pm - 4pm. Free healing, qualified approved healers in

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Tea and cakes. Donations welcome. Tel: 01323 896192 www.facebook.com/Thefshg Seaford Community Cinema The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 6pm. ‘Paddington 2’, cert. PG. Christmas Magic event. Tickets £6/£5/£3.50. Available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street, tel: 01323 897426, or online. www.seafordcinema.org Lo Polidoro Fleur de Paris Duo Alfriston War Memorial Hall, The Tye, Alfriston 6.30pm. The French Twinning Group presents a musical affair, with chanteuse Lo Polidoro and accordionist Nigel Broderick.

Chanson, swing and the American songbook. Cash bar, light snacks and raffle. Tickets £12. Tel: Jean 01323 890373 or Sylvia: 01323 871188 Email: jeannecash@gmail.com The Old Boot Inn 13 High Street 9pm. Kangaroo Juice.

Tel: 01323 895454 www.facebook.com/ theoldbootinnseaford Saturday 1st - Sunday 9th ‘Trio’ - Chris Hill, Moira Wills, Tina Mackenzie Arts@theCrypt, Church St 10.30am - 5.30pm. Three established Sussex artists exhibiting together. Diverse works using paint, collage and screen printing. www.thecryptgallery.com Sunday 2nd Beach Clean The Buckle end of the beach 10am. Gloves, bags and litter pickers provided, or bring your own bucket. Supervised children welcome. Rubbish sorted for recycling.

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Tel: Andrew Cambridge 07724 240279 Email: seafordwalkingrugby@outlook. com www.seafordrfc.club Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 10.30am. Freeman Iceberg 9 & 10. www.nssc.org.uk Splash Point Jazz Club The View, Seaford Head Golf Club, Southdown Road 5pm - 7.30pm. The Neal Richardson Trio with special guest Sue Richardson (vocals/ trumpet) present The Clifford Brown Story. £10 (kids free) on the door or online: www.wegottickets.com/ splashpointjazz Monday 3rd Seaford U3A Tea Party Con Club, Crouch Lane 2pm. ‘Ladies of the Roses’, talk by Michael Allen. £4 incl. afternoon tea (members only).

Please book before 10am on the day. Tel: 01323 899572 www.u3asites.org.uk/seaford Monday 3rd - Friday 21st Seaford Rotary Christmas Sleigh Various routes, Seaford 5.30pm - 8.30pm. Father Christmas and his elves visit the streets of Seaford. They will also be in Broad Street 10am - 1pm on Saturdays in December and on Monday 24th. See online for details of routes. www.seafordrotary.org.uk Tuesday 4th 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 East Blatchington Christmas Charity Lecture St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Rd 2.30pm. ‘Epiphany – and not just the Three Magi’, illustrated lecture by local art historian Kay Blackburn. Raising money for two charities providing carriage driving for people with disabilities. Tickets £7 incl. refreshments, from Newberry Tully Estate Agents, 53 Church Street, or on the door.

Wednesday 5th Cross Way Church St Wilfrid’s Hospice Evening Clinton Centre, Clinton Place 7pm. An evening to be enjoyed with the Wednesday Group. Coffee, tea and mince pies, carols, stalls and more.

Admission £3 incl. coffee/tea and mince pie. Raising funds for St Wilfrid’s Hospice.

Thursday 6th Seaford Community Cinema The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7pm. National Theatre Live ‘Antony and Cleopatra’, cert.

12A. Tickets £13.50/£12.50/£8.

Available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street, tel: 01323 897426, or online. www.seafordcinema.org Family Roots, Eastbourne & District Family History Society Ocklynge School, Victoria Drive, Eastbourne 7.30pm. A Christmas Entertainment with early films of cinematography and piano accompaniment. Soft drinks and nibbles, plus Christmas draw. 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. Email: seafordbonfire@gmail.com www.seafordbonfiresociety. 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 7th Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club St James’ Trust, Blatchington Road 2.15pm - 4pm. Christmas party. Transport available. New members always welcome.

Visitors £3.

Tel: Pauline 01323 895216 Email: white-65@talktalk.net

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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 Fri 7th Dec - Sun 13th Jan Cinderella Devonshire Park Theatre, Compton Street, Eastbourne Various times. Tickets £12£23.50. Tel: 01323 412000 www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk Saturday 8th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 10am. Laser Radial race training.

Seaford 7pm. Christmas Party & Prizegiving (members only). www.nssc.org.uk Modern Makers Workshop: Christmas Printing Arts@theCrypt, Church St 10.30am - 12.30pm. Create a small set of handmade cards, gift tags and wrapping paper. Suitable for absolute beginners. £25 incl. materials, tea/coffee and mince pies. Email: modernmakers@cecilegarcia. co.uk www.thecryptgallery.com Concentus Sings Christmas St Leonard’s Church, Church St 4pm. Modern and traditional seasonal favourites. Also in Eastbourne on Saturday 15th.

Tickets £10/£5 under-16s from Newberry Tully Estate Agents, 53 Church St, Seaford; Semantics, 33 Grove Road, Eastbourne; Eastbourne Tourist Info Centre, Cornfield Road; tel: 07789 343514 or 07920 430162; on the door; or www. ticketsource.co.uk/concentus www.concentus-sings.com SBC Singers Christmas Concert Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 7pm - 9.30pm. In aid of WAVES. Refreshments and retiring collection.

Christmas with Elvis Newhaven Lifeboat House, Riverside, West Quay, Newhaven 7.30pm. Award-winning tribute artist, Rob Willis, performs live.

Tickets £8. Tel: 07896 027024 Email: rnli.newhaven.events@ outlook.com www.rnli.org/newhavenbranch

The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Race Night.

Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk The Old Boot Inn 13 High Street 9pm. The Corrupted.

Tel: 01323 895454 www.facebook.com/ theoldbootinnseaford Saturday 8th - Sunday 9th Christmas at Dovecote Garden Old Coach House, The Lane, West Dean 10am - 4pm. Family weekend with indoor Christmas market, live music, lantern-lit woodland bothy and home-made tea, coffee, cake and bacon buns.

Christmas trees for sale. Free parking, free entry. www.dovecotegarden.co.uk Sunday 9th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 10.30am. Freeman Iceberg 11 & 12. www.nssc.org.uk

Tuesday 11th Probus Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road 12 noon for 12.30pm lunch.

Monthly meeting with 2-course meal and speaker. Tel: 01323 899300 or 01323 896024 Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 7pm. NSSC Board Meeting (members only). www.nssc.org.uk GuestHouse Storytellers Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven 7.30pm. ‘Winter Tales to Warm the Heart’. Club night with mulled wine and sweet treats during the interval.Tickets £5/£4, available on the door. www.guesthousestorytellers. com The Old Boot Inn 13 High Street 7.30pm. Christmas Quiz. £100 first prize. Tel: 01323 895454 www.facebook.com/ theoldbootinnseaford

Seaford Striders Mince Pie 10 Mile Race Peacehaven Leisure Centre, Greenwich Way, Peacehaven (start/finish) 11am. Annual multi-terrain race.

Raising funds for SERV Sussex and the club itself. All abilities, age 17+. www.seafordstriders.org.uk

Seaford Sweethearts WI Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd 8pm. Christmas social.

Email: hello@ seafordsweetheartswi.com.

Sunday Tea Dances Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Rd, 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

Tuesday 11th - Sunday 16th Last Minute Presents Arts@theCrypt, Church St 10.30am - 4.30pm. Exhibition of arts and crafts by Last Minute Artists. Free admission. www.lastminuteartists@weebly. com www.thecryptgallery.com

Corelli Ensemble Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 4pm. Christmas concert featuring Marcello’s Oboe Concerto in D minor, plus pieces by Bach and Handel, Corelli’s Christmas Concerto and Howard Blake’s Snowman Suite. Followed by seasonal refreshments and an opportunity to meet the performers. Tickets £12 on the door/£10 in advance/children free. www.corelliensemble.co.uk

Wednesday 12th 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

Christmas Pub Quiz The Old Plough, 20 Church St 8.30pm. Teams of up to 8. In aid of the Youth Counselling Project. www.tycp.org

Seaford Natural History Society St Luke’s Church Centre, Walmer Road 2.15pm. Christmas social.

Members only.

Tel: 01323 893526 www.seafordnaturalhistory. org.uk

Seaford Stamp & Postcard Club Venue TBA 6.30pm for 7pm.Christmas dinner for members and guests.

Tel: 01323 492433 www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/sspc Thursday 13th Seahaven RAFA Lunch 12 noon for 12.30pm. Twocourse lunch at either the Royal British Legion or the White Lion. Book one week in advance by phoning 01323 898907 Friday 14th Hearing Aid Maintenance, NHS Batteries and Hearing Loss Advice Downs 60+ Club, Sutton Cnr. 10am - 12 noon. Drop in and meet your local friendly team.

Please bring your brown NHS record book. Tel: 01323 722505 Email: mail@eshrc.org.uk www.eshrc.org.uk Christmas SOUNDWAVES WAVES Drop In Centre, 8 Church Street 10.30am - 11.30am. Musical fun with real instruments for babies/toddlers up to the age of three.

To book, tel: 01323 873797 www.wavesseaford.org.uk Seaford Museum & Heritage Society Quiz 2018 St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane 7pm. With mulled wine, supper, mince pie and coffee (bring your own alcohol if desired).

Teams of up to 6, prize for winning team. Tickets £10/£8 members, available from Newberry Tully Estate Agents, 53 Church Street.

Tel: 01323 898222 www.seafordmuseum.co.uk Seaford Community Cinema The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7.30pm. ‘The Children Act’, cert. 12A. Tickets £6/£5/£3.50.

Available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street, tel: 01323 897426, or online. www.seafordcinema.org Saturday 15th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 10am. Laser Radial race training.

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Concentus Sings Christmas St Saviour’s, South Street, Eastbourne 4pm. Modern and traditional seasonal favourites. Also in Seaford on Saturday 8th. Tickets £10/£5 under-16s. Available from Newberry Tully Estate Agents, 53 Church St, Seaford; Semantics, 33 Grove Road, Eastbourne; Eastbourne Tourist Info Centre, Cornfield Road; tel: 07789 343514 or 07920 430162; on the door; or www. ticketsource.co.uk/concentus www.concentus-sings.com Archway Choirs Christmas

by Candlelight St Leonard’s Church, Church Street 5.30pm. Supporting Seaford families by raising funds for WAVES. Tickets £7.

Tel: 01323 897590 www.thearchwaygroup.com/ events Boogie Wonderland All Saints Centre, Friars Walk, Lewes 7.30pm - 11pm. Dance your cares away to soul, funk and disco classics. Fancy dress optional, prize for the best. Bar and raffle with great prizes.

Entry £10, all proceeds go towards funding MS treatment for local charity worker, Tracy. www.gofundme.com/lifechanging-treatment-for-tracy The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Jennie Castell.

Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk The Old Boot Inn 13 High Street 9pm. Fat Belly Jones.

Tel: 01323 895454 www.facebook.com/ theoldbootinnseaford Sunday 16th 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 Piddinghoe Pond 10.30am. Freeman Iceberg 13 & 14. www.nssc.org.uk

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The Joyce Campbell Sunday Lunch Club St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Road 1pm. £6. Sunday roast and get-together for Seaford senior citizens. Transport can be arranged. To book and further details tel: 01323 890175 Tuesday 18th SOUNDWAVES Seaford Children’s Centre, Cradle Hill Community Primary School, Lexden Road 10am - 11.30am. Musical fun with real instruments for babies/toddlers up to the age of three.

To book, tel: 01323 873797 www.wavesseaford.org.uk Wednesday 19th Seaford U3A Coffee Morning Con Club, Crouch Lane 10am - 12 noon. Find out about courses, workshops and outings. £2 incl. tea/coffee/cake.

Prospective members welcome. www.u3asites.org.uk/seaford Seaford U3A Pub Lunch The White Lion, Claremont Rd 12.30pm for 1pm. Christmas lunch. £20 for three courses.

Please book with organiser.

Tel: 01323 892244 www.u3asites.org.uk/seaford Thursday 20th Seaford Afternoon Flower Club Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 2pm. Christmas tea.

Competition: ‘A White Christmas’. Annual fee £28, visitors £5 on the door, including refreshments. Tel: Mary Morris 01323 893899 or Sue Ward 01323 894848 Friday 21st Hearing Aid Maintenance, NHS Batteries and Hearing Loss Advice St James’ Trust, 11 Blatchington Road 10am - 12 noon. Drop in and meet your local friendly team.

Please bring your brown NHS record book. Tel: 01323 722505 Email: mail@eshrc.org.uk www.eshrc.org.uk Saturday 22nd The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Disco with Paul.

Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk

The Old Boot Inn 13 High Street 9pm. Get On Up. Tel: 01323 895454 www.facebook.com/ theoldbootinnseaford

Saturday 29th The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Karaoke.

Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk

Sunday 23rd Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 10.30am. Freeman Iceberg 15 & 16. www.nssc.org.uk

The Old Boot Inn 13 High Street 9pm. Bucklers Reel.

Tel: 01323 895454 www.facebook.com/ theoldbootinnseaford

Monday 24th The Old Boot Inn 13 High Street Christmas Eve party. (Food served 12 noon - 5pm.)

Tel: 01323 895454 www.facebook.com/ theoldbootinnseaford The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Christmas Eve disco.

Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Wednesday 26th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 11am. Freeman Iceberg 17 & prizegiving. www.nssc.org.uk Friday 28th 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

Monday 31st Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 7pm. New Year’s Eve party. www.nssc.org.uk The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. New Year’s Eve disco.

Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk The Old Boot Inn 13 High Street New Year’s Eve disco with DJ David. Tel: 01323 895454 www.facebook.com/ theoldbootinnseaford

Coming up Thursday 3rd January 2019 Family Roots, Eastbourne & District Family History Society Ocklynge School, Victoria Drive, Eastbourne 7.30pm. Speaker Christopher Whittick from The Keep, East Sussex Record Office, on Beachy Head Lighthouse.

New members welcome.

Members £1, visitors £1.50 inc. refreshments. Tel: Helen Warren 01323 731792 www.eastbournefhs.org.uk

What’s On Weekly?

ARTS & CRAFTS

Art @ St James’ St James’ Trust, Blatchington Road Sat mornings: Advanced Watercolour, 10-week course. £100. Sat afternoons: Mixed Media, 12-week course. £120.

Both courses start Sat 2nd February 2019.

Tel: 01323 492800 or contact Liz Davies via the website. www.stjamestrustseaford.co.uk Art Workshop Be Creative, 13 Sutton Park Road Thurs: 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: 9.30am - 11.30am. 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

Craft Social St James’ Trust, Blatchington Road Tues: 9.30am - 12 noon.

Exchange tips and ideas, help each other and make friends.

Bring your own craft projects to work on. £3 per session.

Tel: 07721 948357 Email: craftsocialuk@hotmail. com www.craftsocialuk.com 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 01273 510491 or Lyn 01323 893412 Newhaven Art Club Peacehaven Evangelical Church Mon: 2pm. Members meet to paint and draw together with discussions, demonstrations, life drawing and sketching outdoors. Annual subs. £25.

Why not come along and see how you get on? www.newhavenartclub.org.uk 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

benefits/ socials & days out.

Refreshments.

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.

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Seaford Photographic Society The Martello Room, Seaford Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane Fri: 7.30pm. September to May. www.SeafordPS.org.uk

CLUBS & ORGANISATIONS

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 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/

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Dog Training The Scout Hut, The Salts Recreation Ground Mon & Tues evenings: Seaford & District Dog Training Club. Dog training classes in accordance with the Kennel Club Good Citizens Scheme.

Class levels are puppy, bronze, silver and graduate.

Tel: Dave 07516 934927 www.seaforddogclub.co.uk Downs 60+ Club Sutton Corner, Seaford (Old Flint Building, grounds of Downs Leisure Centre) 10am-12 noon and 2-4pm.

Mon am: Art, snooker. pm: Snooker, table tennis, board games. Tues am: Snooker, art, keep fit (10.30-11.30) pm: Board games, table tennis.

Weds am: Art, snooker, choir (10.30-11.30), lunch club 12.30pm pm: Snooker, craft & chat. Thurs am: Art, board games, snooker, exercise & line dancing pm: Art, snooker.

Fri am: Art, snooker pm: Table tennis Sat am: Table tennis, snooker. Occasional discussion group, card games and minibus trips. Visit twice then pay £55 for the year; no more to pay for unlimited visits (excl. lunch).

Come along or call 01323 896422 on Weds 10am -12 noon.

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 Family History for Beginners Seaford Library, 15-17 Sutton Park Road Thurs: 11am - 1pm. Find out how to begin research into your family history. Book an appointment at first floor info desk or tel: 0345 6080196 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

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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 2-course meal and speaker. Tel: 01323 899300 or 01323 896024 The Rotary Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Rd Weds: 12.45 for 1pm. Weekly meeting.

Royal Antidiluvian Order of Buffaloes RAF Club, Wish Road, Eastbourne Sun: 6pm. Weekly meetings.

Tel: 07766 404133 or 07709 290934 or email: dkg53@ talktalk.net The Royal Society of St George Monthly events. England’s leading patriotic society.

Contact Chairman 01323 899985 or email: 514928@ talktalk.net.

Seaford Afternoon Flower Club Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 3rd Thurs of month:1.30pm for a 2pm start. Talks, demos, outings, etc. Past and new members welcome.

Membership £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: 7.30pm.

Membership and open committee meeting. Email: seafordbonfire@gmail.com www.seafordbonfiresociety. co.uk Seaford Bridge Club Downs Leisure Centre Tues:1.30 - 5pm. Duplicate bridge in a friendly atmosphere for intermediates and above.

Fri: 6.30 - 10pm. Duplicate bridge for intermediate and above. For further information please refer to our website www.bridgewebs.com/seaford Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane Mon: Cribbage & Line Dancing.

Tues: 9.30am Slimming World.

3rd Weds: Klondyke Whist.

Thurs: Tea Dance/Dance Classes. Fri & Sun: 8.15pm Bingo. Tel: 01323 890087

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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 490777 or email: seafordmartellorotary@gmail. com 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 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: 6.15pm for 6.30pm start. Friendly Duplicate Bridge club for improvers up.

Tel: 01323 896071 Email: creamer@uwclub.net www.bridgewebs.com/ southdown 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 Sussex Wildlife Trust Youth Rangers Various locations in and around Seaford Tues:Term time only.

Volunteer group for 16-25 year olds. Carry out practical conservation tasks and learn about wildlife whilst gaining valuable work experience.

Email: nikkihills@sussexwt. org.uk www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk 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

community

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.

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.

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Newhaven Street Markets Newhaven High Street Thurs & Sat: 9am - 2pm. Fresh produce, bread, pastries, fish & seafood, street food, clothes, arts & crafts, household goods, fishing tackle, handmade jewellery. For stall hire tel 01273 517544 or email:new havenmarket@outlook.com One You East Sussex Various locations Free healthy lifestyle service.

Supporting East Sussex residents to eat well, move more, drink less, be smoke free and lose weight through internal programmes and 1-2-1 support. Plus free NHS health checks. To self-refer or refer a friend go online or tel: 01323 404600 www.oneyoueastsussex.org.uk Plastic Free Seaford The Seven Sisters (function room) Alfriston Road 3rd or 4th Tues: 7pm. Monthly Community Meeting for the Plastic Free Seaford campaign.

All welcome.

Facebook: Plastic Free Seaford Seaford Community Garden Crouch Gardens next to the Peace Garden Weds: 9.30am - 12.30pm.

Sat: 10am - 12 noon.

Garden open, plants and produce for sale. All welcome. www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/scg Seaford Old Town Hall Community Tea Room Church Street, Seaford Mon - Fri: 10am - 1pm.

Sat: 10am - 12 noon. Come and enjoy a comfortable rest, hot drink, friendly chat.

Seaford Police Neighbourhood Policing Team Meet & Greet Downs Leisure Centre Thurs: 3.30pm Meet your local Police Community Support Officers. www.sussex.police.uk Seaford Street Markets Sutton Road 2nd & 4th Friday of the month: 9am - 1pm. www. seafordtowncouncil.gov.uk/ Street-Markets.aspx 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:

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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 Ladies Probus Club Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road 4th Tues of month: 12 noon for 12.30pm. Monthly lunch club for retired or semi-retired professional businesswomen.

Silver service meal and local speakers. Not on in December.

Tel: Liz Merritt 01323 895553 Seaford Martello WI St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane, off Church 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 10pm. For further info about attending, please email: hello@ 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. £8.50 a session.

Contemporary Choir Chyngton School, Millberg Rd Weds: 12.30pm - 2pm at Archway, 8pm - 9.30pm Everything from Ellington to Supertramp. £8.50 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 Project, 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. New term starts 7th January 2019.

Tel: Claire 07920 430162 or Sue 07789 343514 www.concentus-sings.com The Downs Singers Downs 60+ Club, Sutton Crn. Weds: 10.30am - 11.30am.

Friendly. No need to read music. Tel: 01323 896422 on Tues 10am -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 (except November): 7.30pm. Everyone welcome to join in or just listen; play readings are held in the coffee lounge. Tel: Mary 01323 351882 or email gmaryyoung@ gmail.com

SBC Singers Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Weds: 7pm. New members always welcome.

Tel: Peter 01273 586687 Seaford Choral Society Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Mon: 7.15 - 9.15pm (plus 1pm on 24th Nov). New singers always welcome, no experience necessary, no audition. Tel: 01323 301683, email: info@seaford-choralsociety.com www.seafordchoral-society.com Seaford Drum Group The Archway, 1 Blatchington Rd Tues: 7pm - 9pm. Group drumming. No experience necessary, everyone welcome.

Tel: Jamie 07863 159742 Seaford 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 Steyne Road Mon: 10am - 11.30am. Coffee morning for members and potential members. Tel: Mary 01323 351882. Last Mon of month: £1 tea and toast charity breakfast. Tel: Debbie 07596 709044.

Weds: 7.30pm - 10pm (except during productions). Workshop and Social Evening. Set building, prop, wardrobe and chat over a coffee.

Tel Ray: 07984 280067 Seaford Musical Theatre The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane Tues & Thurs: 7.30pm.

Rehearsals - new members welcome. Tel: 01323 492240 Seaford Musical Theatre Juniors The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane Weds: 6 - 8pm. Performance based learning for young people. 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

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Seaford Youth Drama Group Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd Mon: groups from 5pm.

Very reasonable prices. New members welcome. Contact Chris on 01323 892023 Singing for Fun Seaford Baptist Church Weds: 11am - 12 noon.

Thurs: 7 - 8pm. For adults of all ages and abilities – join us for an hour of musical fun.

No need to read music. £5.

Phone 01323 365495, 07799 818590 email: sallyann@ crystalclearaudio.co.uk Sound Baths The Yurt, Florence House, Southdown Road 1st and 3rd Tues of the month: Bathe in these lovely soothing sounds. Tel 07515 961327 South Downs Society of Recorder Players St James’ Trust, Blatchington Road 4th Sat of the month: 2 - 5pm.

Contact the secretary, email: sdowns@srp.org.uk U3A Recorder Group St James’ Trust, Blatchington 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 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 Football Mercread Youth Centre, Mercread Road Tues: Lunchtime. Indoor kickabout for Seaford Head Year 7 & 8 students only. Steyne Site sports hall. 5pm - 6pm. Free kickabout for Year 7+, Downs Leisure Centre. Fri: 9 - 10pm.

Football Street League session with Brighton & Hove Albion in the Community. Downs Leisure Centre, £1. Tel: 01323 892531 Forces Fit The Salts Recreation Ground Mon & Weds: 7pm Sun: 10am Free tasters available. Book online at www.forcesfit.co.uk Golf Seaford Golf Club, 111 Firle Road Learn how to play at our new academy. £50 adult/£25 under-16s for six months’ use of practice facilities, two free lessons with our PGA pro and a discount card in the clubhouse. Tel: 01323 892442 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.

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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 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 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

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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, email: kathrynmcdonald2@ googlemail.com Obstacle Course Training The Salts Recreation Ground 8.45am - 9.30am. Running, jumping, crawling, pulling, pushing, carrying and other movements to help you get stronger and fitter for your first obstacle course race.

Tel: 07989 714542 Email: steve@whittfittraining.co.uk www.whittfittraining.co.uk Facebook: Whittfit Training, Brighton – Steve Whittemore Outdoor 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

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. Sunday SUP pilates, 9am at the beach. Tel: 07903 681962. Email: alfristonpilates @btinternet.com www.alfriston-pilates.kinto.club

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

Pilates Mat & Barre Dance Studio. Seaford Head School, Steyne Road Thurs: 6.15pm - 7.15pm. With Karen Hall. Tel: 07944 785520 Email: karenmoves@gmail.com

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.

Pilates – Movement for Life Pilates Studio, Seaford Osteopathic Clinic,Warwick Rd Mon-Sat: daily and evening classes. Back care, Gentle and Dynamic Pilates, Reformer and Wunda Chair, Pelvic Floor Restore, Men’s Group, Yoga, Meditation, Seniors Chairbased Exercise – something for every and any body!

Tel: 07944 785520 Email: karenmoves@gmail.com Rural Rambles Seaford Third Thurs of the month: Free guided walks starting and finishing at various locations in Seaford until November. 2-3 hours. Walks also running in Newhaven and Peacehaven.

Full schedule online. www. waveleisure.co.uk Scottish Country Dancing Alfriston War Memorial Hall, 4 The Tye, Alfriston Weds: 3.30pm - 5pm. Fun and laughter guaranteed. All ages and abilities welcome. No previous experience needed.

Bring water and comfortable shoes. £3 per person. Email: sue_fulham@hotmail.com Seaford & Blatchington Tennis Club Belgrave Road, Seaford The club is open 7 days a week, providing a wide variety of tennis activities. 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 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

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Seaford Traditional Folk Dance Group St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Road Wed: 10.15am-12.15pm. Our repertoire spans over 400 years of pleasurable dancing, with a focus on the 17th century. We look forward to welcoming anyone interested in joining/visiting us. £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 Walking Rugby Seaford RFC, The Salts Recreation Ground, Richmond Road Sun: 10am. A fun team game accessible to people of all genders, ages and abilities.

Spectators welcome. Future sessions to also run on Saturdays at 12.30pm (TBC).

Tel: Andrew Cambridge 07724 240279 Email: seafordwalkingrugby@ outlook.com www.seafordrfc.club Wave Leisure Health Walks From Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road Thurs: 10am. Tel: 01323 490011 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 Dance Studio, Seaford Head School, Steyne Road Mon: 7pm - 8.30pm. With Karen Hall. Dynamic yoga to invigorate and restore.

Tel: 07944 785520 Email: karenmoves@gmail.com Yoga – In Balance Hatha Yoga 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 Meditation Pilates Studio, Seaford Osteopathic Clinic, Warwick Road Fri: 6pm - 7pm. With Karen Hall. Unwind and look after your body and mind. Donation.

Tel: 07944 785520 Email: karenmoves@gmail.com Yoga – Purrfect Yoga St James’ Clubhouse Blatchington Rd, Seaford Mon: 9.30am mixed ability yoga, 11am parent and baby yoga Tues: 6.30pm pregnancy yoga, 7.30pm mixed ability yoga The Yurt at Florence House, Southdown Road Weds: 12.50pm baby massage.

1.50pm mixed ability yoga.

Thurs: 8.15am mixed ability yoga, Cradle Hill School, Lexden Rd Weds: 3.15pm children’s yoga, 4.15pm family yoga.

St Thomas More Church Hall, Sutton Road Thurs: 6.20pm mixed ability yoga Tel: Catherine 07901 683577. www.facebook. com/purrfectyoga or email c.s.cornish@hotmail.com

Yoga – Samtosha Yoga Samtosha Studio, 80 Court Farm Road, Newhaven Thurs: 10am -11.30am. Yoga for mixed abilities. Small group class with British Wheel of Yoga Senior Teacher Trainer Janet Bond. All equipment provided. 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.

A gentle form of yoga suitable for all ages, from beginners to experienced practitioners.

Tel: Susannah 07862 263869 www.breathing-spaces.com Yoga with Therese The Yurt, Florence House, Southdown Road Mon: 9.30am - 11am Thurs: 6pm - 7.30pm & 7.30pm - 9pm Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd Mon: 6.30pm - 8pm Weds: 10am - 11.30am Bishopstone Village Hall Thurs: 10.30am - 12 noon Also regular sound baths and workshops. Tel Therese on 07515 961327 or email: theresesaunders7@aol.com Yoga – Yin and Tonic St James’ Trust, 11 Blatchington Rd Thurs: 9.30am - 10.45am. Yin yoga, a gentle practice that will increase mobility, flexibility and strength. £8 drop-in, £7

concession. First session free.

Tel: 07816 154644 Email: jacqui.johnston@hotmail.co.uk Zumba with Louise Zumba Fitness: Mercread Youth Club, Seaford Tues & Thurs: 10am-11am.

Shimmy your way to fitness.

Zumba Gold: Mercread Youth Club, Seaford Tues & Thurs: 2pm-3pm.

Peacehaven RC Church Hall, Horsham Ave Weds: 10 am - 11am & 11am12 noon. Two classes – pick which time you prefer.

For those who prefer a slower paced class.

Zumba Toning: Meeching Hall, Newhaven Weds: 7pm-8pm Sculpting the arms and core.

All classes £5 each or £20 for 5. Tel: 07786 425758 www.louisecavefitness.co.uk

Weight loss & Beauty

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 07758 653851, email: sallyevans@ weight-watchers.co.uk

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