Seaford Scene January 2017

SEAFORD Scene January 2017 Issue 117

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

New Year ’s Resolutions You’ll Want to Keep

St James’ Trust 100 Years of Choral Singing Seaford U3A

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Seaford Christmas Magic Success!

Welcome to the January issue of Seaford Scene. Firstly a Happy New Year to you. I hope you had an enjoyable festive time? So onwards and upwards and here’s to a healthy New Year. So what’s new for 2017?

Well firstly there are all those New Year’s Resolutions to make and keep, see page 10 for ideas and tips. Secondly, now’s a good time to declutter and start the year with a clean and tidy home or office, see page 33. And thirdly, as well as thinking and caring for others, don’t forget to look after yourself, see The House’s article on page 24 and find out about Hygge on page 30. We also have news from Seaford Striders – your New Year’s resolution could be to start running? Or how about just spending more time outside in nature, turn to page 76 for articles on Seaford Natural History Society and page 46 for Seaford Tree Wardens. Finally, if you fancy being a local celebrity for a month, why not feature in our ‘Who’s Who in Seaford’ article, see page 21? Please email me: fran@seafordscene. co.uk and I’ll look forward to hearing from you. Until next month, enjoy!

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Seaford Musical Theatre’s Cinderella

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Seaford Striders

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Who’s Who in Seaford?

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Raise Self Esteem in 2017 – The House

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World Braille Day

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What the Heck is Hygge?

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Decluttering – The Konmari Way

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Inner Wheel’s Christmas Tea

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The Lodge, Luxury Hair & Beauty Salon Opens at Cheneys Lodge, Seaford

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A View From The Potting Shed

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Seaford Community Garden

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Seaford Tree Wardens – Winter Greens

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Rotary Club of Seaford

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Seaford U3A

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Fundraiser of the Year Award

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Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club

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New Deputy Mayor Elected

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Seaford Natural History Society

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Martello Rotary

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A Monster Cheese and Onion Crisp

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Seaford Afternoon Flower Club

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St James’ Trust – Chairman’s End of Year News 2016

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Welcome to 2017!

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Seaford Christmas Magic Success!

On Saturday 3rd December 2016 the town of Seaford lit up when Christmas Magic returned! Organised by Seaford Town Council and Seaford Christmas Magic Events Committee, the Town Centre was filled with the sights and smells of Christmas for all to enjoy. The event was kindly sponsored by many businesses and organisations in and around Seaford; and couldn’t have happened without their support.

There were over 60 stalls providing a vast array of produce, with charity and fundraising stalls, Christmas trees, hog roast, mulled wine and a variety of exclusive Christmas goodies; there was something for everyone! Feedback from stall holders was very positive with stall holders stating the event was “extremely well organised” and local town traders, “Saturday was fabulous and the best turnover since the event started”.

Seaford saw three stages with live entertainment all day, which was enjoyed by the crowds who gathered throughout the day to come and support their local talent. Performances were given

by Seaford Choral, Mel, Megan Rose Fry, Chaz ’n’ Das, Harry Kirzynowski, Consensus Choir, Rosie, Up the Tempo, Sprung, Seaford School of Dance, Jennie Hallett, Over 60s, Jez, Seaford Musical Theatre, Archway Choir, Seaford Silver Band, Juggletastic, Stix and Funk Band.

The Lantern Parade was a magical experience for the families and children who took part, and for the bystanders who shared in the joyous atmosphere of the parade. Lantern making in St Leonard’s Church Hall was made possible by Kristina Veasey, sponsored by Phil Boorman, Sparkle Glass and Sussex Eyecare. Hundreds created their own individual lantern and took part in the festive lantern parade throughout the town. Seaford Town Council would like to thank Seaford Rotary who transported Santa on his sleigh, and lead the lantern

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parade through the town. Santa ended his day with the switching on of the amazing Town Centre lights with hundreds of people drinking in the magical atmosphere.

Seaford Library and Seaford Community Cinema also joined in the day and entertained visitors with story times at the Library and the movie The BFG shown at Seaford Cinema.

Seaford Town Council and the Seaford Christmas Magic team would also like to thank the following businesses for their support and sponsorship to the day’s celebrations; Andy Anderson & Son Locks Smith, Shoreline Accountants, Sussex Markets, VR Flowers and Sons, Holy Cow, Stem & Petal, Stitch of Broad Street, Intersport, Sussex Mobility Scooters, SAS Security, Fonetastic Tea Rooms, Sparkle Glass, Reid Briggs Insurance Brokers, Sussex Tile Centre, Wynnes & Seaford Fencing, Premier Travel, Simon Welch, Clare Davis Travel Counsellor, Madison Web Solutions, Newhaven Base Point, Badger Inks, Fonetastic, Phil Boorman House Clearance, Seaford Home Hardware, Wynnes, Sussex Eyecare, Toytown, Rathfinny, Barwells, Seaford Health Store and Horder Healthcare. Phoenix Security supported the event this year with exceptional first aid cover for first aid throughout the day.

Sussex Events Ltd were key players on the day and must be thanked for their continued professional service and contributions in making this year’s event run smoothly.

We hope you all enjoyed a magical and festive experience, and collectively thank the Seaford Christmas Magic Committee, without whom the event would not have happened: Greg Anderson, Carol Edwards, Jonathan Chappell, Adam Briggs, Phil Boorman, Dave Argent, Kristina Veasey and Daeron McGee. To all who volunteered their time and efforts to ensure that this event was a success, Seaford Town Council would like to give their warm thanks and a huge “Well Done!”

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Stage Arts and cultural events in the Seaford area Welcome to the latest of our regular updates on what is going on within Seaford’s vibrant arts and cultural scene, compiled by Robin Shell and myself.

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Seaford Community Cinema at the Barn Theatre has a full and varied programme to encourage you out over the next few months, starting on Friday 6th January at 7.30pm with Love and Friendship, a modern take on two Jane Austen stories and starring Kate Beckinsale, Chloë Servigny and Xavier Samuel. The following Friday sees I, Daniel Blake, winner of the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival, which has a middle-aged widower trying to navigate his way through the benefits system after a serious heart attack. Peter Schaeffer’s Amadeus, about the jealousy and rivalry between Mozart and Salieri, is screened live on Thursday 2nd February at 7pm, followed on Friday 3rd February by Julieta, a tender melodrama based on three Alice Munro stories, told in flashbacks over 30 years.

The following Friday, the 13th, there’s the Woody Allen Film, Café Society, set in the ’30s, and the next day, the Saturday matinée at 2.30pm is The Beatles, Eight Days a Week. Thursday 16th February has St Joan beamed live, from 7pm, and the cinema month closes on 24th February with Mustang, a portrayal of what it means to be young women in Turkey. Box office: Seaford Tourist Information Centre, Church Street or online at www.seafordcinema.org

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If you are over 18 and up for something a bit different, then book yourself a couple of seats to see Seaford Musical Theatre’s Starlets Rocky Horror-themed burlesque show on Saturday 14th January, 8pm. Box office: 07710 426321.

For something more family friendly, everyone’s favourite pantomime, Cinderella, is being staged at the Barn Theatre by Seaford Musical Society on 20th to 22nd and 27th to 29th January, 7.30pm on Friday and Saturday evenings and 2.30pm Saturday and Sunday matinées. Box office: www.ticketsource.co.uk And for even more laughs, book up to see Seaford Little Theatre’s next production, Ladies’ Day, written by Amanda Whittington and directed by Dennis Picott, from Friday 17th to Saturday 25th February, Saturday matinées 2.30pm, otherwise 7.45pm. Work, love and life are just one hard slog for the fish filleting women, Pearl, Jan, Shelley and Linda. Their fortunes are set to change when Linda finds tickets to Ladies’ Day at Royal Ascot the year it relocated to York. Out go the hairnets and wellies, as the four ditch work, do themselves up to the nines and head off for a drink, a flirt and a flutter. Box office, Redgold opticians, Broad Street.

Art

Photographer Teresa Neal brings an exciting exhibition to Arts@theCrypt gallery in Church Street next month. In the Eye of Noir, 21st to 27th February, she will be showcasing her fine art landscapes, portraits and black-and-white work.

Free entry.

Please email details about forthcoming events, two months in advance, to robinshell63@gmail.com. These will be used in full on our blog at seafordsplash.blogspot. com and edited for this feature.

Andrea Hargreaves Photos from top: Jack West as Buttons in Seaford Musical Theatre’s Cinderella; Love and Friendship and I, Daniel Blake are on at Seaford Community Cinema this month.

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New Year’s Resolutions You’ll Want to Keep All too often New Year’s resolutions seem to focus on doing more of what we don’t enjoy, and less of what we do enjoy. So this issue, we thought we’d give you our suggestions for resolutions you’ll actually want to keep.

Learn something new

Whether you want to get a qualification so you can get a better job, or you just fancy trying a new hobby, make 2017 the year you try something new. www.futurelearn. com is a good place to start. It offers hundreds of free, short online courses. Many are delivered by leading UK universities. You could try writing fiction, exploring digital technologies, or learning about forensic science. If you prefer face-to-face tuition, check out the courses offered by your local college. You could improve your computer skills, take up a new craft, or find out how to delve into your family history.

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Enjoy time outdoors

Nature is good for you. It’s been proven to help with depression, anxiety, stress and a whole lot of other issues. It may even help you to live longer. We know the great British weather doesn’t always make it the most tempting prospect. But if the sun breaks through the clouds, wrap up warm, pull your wellies on and head for your nearest green space. You’ll likely find you feel calmer and happier as a result.

Take time to cook

Home cooked meals are usually much better for you than ready meals. They’re higher in vitamins and minerals, and lower in salt and sugar. So, try resolving to cook for yourself a few days a week. If you struggle to find the time, you could try a box scheme. Simply Cook, for example, post you the herbs, seasonings and recipes to make simple (but delicious) meals in around 20 minutes.

You just add four to six items of fresh food and follow the instructions. Hello Fresh go even further. They send you everything you need to make a meal, including simple-to-follow recipes.

Appreciate the little things

We’re often so busy; we don’t get time to really appreciate the little things in life. A soak in the bath, your favourite radio programme, a chat with an old friend…

Taking a moment to be thankful can make us happier and calmer, and improve our relationships. You could try listing three things that you’re grateful for before you go to sleep each night, or keeping a daily gratitude journal.

Or just try to give thanks to the people you love a bit more often.

Whatever your New Year’s resolution, we wish you all the luck in keeping it.

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Seaford celebrates 100 years of choral singing Gareth Malone has worked wonders regenerating interest in choirs, and you would be forgiven for thinking that singing together has only just become popular.

Seaford Choral Society proves otherwise and, with Music Director Anna Tabor at the helm, shows the strength and quality of choral singing in the town. The Society marked its first 100 years with a programme that brought together young and old, new and modern, with music

by Vivaldi, Handel, Mendelssohn and Brahms, traditional carols and a 21st century song by Mark and Helen Johnson from a musical for children.

Tickets sold out quickly thanks to the presence of Dame Felicity Lott, who joined soloists Rachel Shouksmith and Rebecca Anstey, and Seaford Primary School choir, the Semiquavers. After a minute’s silence remembering the nineteen men from Seaford who lost their lives in the battle of the Somme 100 years ago, the choir began with Handel’s ‘Zadok the Priest’, used first to acclaim the coronation of George II in 1727.

The choir, ably accompanied throughout by Nick Houghton on the organ, contrasted this perfectly with Fauré’s popular Cantique de Jean Racine, which showed off the excellent balance and blend of male and female voices. Dame Felicity Lott introduced a sense of drama with her solo in Mendelssohn’s Hear My Prayer and Rachel Shouksmith followed with O for the Wings of a Dove, her clear tone well-suited to this favourite. The choir continued with How Lovely is thy Dwelling Place from Brahms’ A German Requiem.

The Semiquavers, led by the wonderful Kate Steer, then joined choir and audience singing Away in a Manger before delighting the audience with their rendition of Silent Night (Christ the Saviour is Born), a version of the carol with a new verse and chorus, specially written by Ben Cantalon and Nick Herbert to mark the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War. Their performance of the upbeat (calypso style) There were Shepherds was a great success and their version of We’re the Guys with the Camels from the musical for children It’s a Cracker

by Mark and Helen Johnson – complete with actions and glitter shades brought wild applause and cheers.

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The children kept their attention on Mrs Steer throughout and sang beautifully and with real verve and enthusiasm.

After a short interval, the choir was joined by their guest soloists to perform Vivaldi’s Gloria. The central section was particularly successful, with excellent solos from Dame Felicity Lott and alto Rebecca Anstey. The concert ended in seasonal style with the popular In the Bleak Mid-Winter and Gustav Holst’s Christmas Day Choral Fantasy on Old Christmas Carols, Good Christian Men Rejoice, God Rest You Merry Gentlemen, Come Ye Lofty and The First Nowell.

Anna Tabor’s clear and energetic conducting style and the work she has done to improve the choir’s vocal quality makes for strong performances throughout, with excellent Basses and Tenors providing reliable support for the Altos and Sopranos. A retiring collection raised £430 for St. Wilfrid’s Hospice. The concert will have inspired more people to take up choral singing and contribute to local community life and charities by getting involved.

The Choral Society welcomes new singers and invites singers of all ages to join them for their ‘Almost Instant’ performance of Stainer’s Crucifixion at St Leonard’s Church on Good Friday. The choir provides a great opportunity for people who may have enjoyed singing in their own school days and would like to take it up again.

Details of future events and information on how to join the choir are on the Society’s website at www.seafordchoral-society.com The Society will be rounding off their centenary celebrations with a performance of Handel’s Messiah at their Spring Concert on 13th May. Tickets will be on sale in advance of the Spring Concert from Newberry Tully Estate Agents, the Society’s sponsors.

Photo: Left to right: Rachel Shouksmith, Anna Tabor, Dame Felicity Lott, Rebecca Anstey.

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SEAFORD MUSICAL THEATRE’s CINDERELLA HEADING FOR ANOTHER SELL-OUT! Multi-award winning group, Seaford Musical Theatre, have built up a reputation over the last few years for top quality, family friendly pantomimes at affordable prices, and this year’s offering, Cinderella by Alan Frayne, also promises not to disappoint.

Starring Jade Rogers in the put-upon title role, with top Brighton cabaret singer, Jack West as her sidekick, Buttons, they battle Cinderella’s wicked step-mother, played by veteran performer Phil Armstrong and his two ugly daughters (Donna Bull and Steph Verrall).

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The show is being performed at the Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane, Seaford between 20th and 22nd January and 27th to 29th January 2017.

With the Saturday matinées already sold out, theatre goers are urged to buy their tickets soon, to avoid disappointment at www.ticketsource.co.uk/ thebarntheatre or from the Tourist Information Centre, Seaford during office hours.

Photos: The Ugly Stepsisters (Donna Bull and Steph Verrall) and Cinderella (Jade Rogers); Buttons (Jack West).

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Seaford Striders

Crowborough 10K

27th November 2016

All experienced runners know what to expect when a race course is described as ‘undulating’ and the Crowborough 10K is a fine example. Despite the tough course this is a highly popular event, being the final race in the Sussex Grand Prix calendar. With the addition of a couple of new members, Seaford Striders entered a team of 18 runners, who made the journey to pit their fitness against the rolling landscape.

This was the 30th anniversary of the race, organised in customary efficiency by Crowborough Runners. This year the weather was kind, very fresh but dry and with no sign of the recent winds brought by Storm Angus.

The first two and a half kilometres inspire confidence, downhill all the way, which of course means some uphill will be coming. It comes with a vengeance. Before tackling the 65-metre climb up Palesgate Lane, there is a small stream to cross, so runners have to choose between wet feet by running through the ford, or extra distance, with a diversion of a few metres over a footbridge.

After some much appreciated downhill, a second loop again includes the Palesgate Lane climb after 8K. The 9K marker is very welcome, followed by some speedy downhill, and then a sting in the tail with an incline to the finish line. But, no pain, no gain! The finishers all enjoyed rising to the challenge and some excellent times were recorded with Josh Rudd storming home in 12th place in 37:26, and Scott Hitchcock taking 28th in 40:03.

Close on their heels Luke Borland finished in 41:38, and Dave Dunstall in an impressive 41:51 and recording 2nd place in his age group.

Phil Robinson made a welcome return after several months’ absence from the Grand Prix calendar, chalking up 45:06, followed by first lady Strider Natasha Swann, coming home strongly in 46:31.

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Joe Plant, who is one of Striders’ most promising youngsters, recorded an notable time of 47:34, making him third in his age group. Joe was followed by Pete Weeks in 48:59, Joshua Nisbett 48:55 and Terry Ward 53:08.

Wearing the Striders kit for the first time was second lady Strider Anneka Redley, who showed great promise recording a finish time of 55:19. Close on her heels was Richard Honeyman 56:01 and Chris Le Beau 57:32.

Next came a trio of females, led by the ever-improving Carlie Watts who timed at 56:52. Emma Goodwin, another lady running her first race as a Strider, recorded a 10-minute improvement over her last 10K race and achieved a PB time of 59:35. Hilary Humphreys crossed the line with Emma and enjoyed her first race after nearly 18 months of injuries. Trevor Jones finished in 59:37 and Tom Roper, club stalwart come rain or shine, completed the field in 1:04:13.

Prizes were presented by Mara Yamauchi, Britain’s top lady marathon finisher in the 2008 Olympics. Smart commemorative T-shirts and fine quality homemade cakes completed a highly positive day.

Photo: Some of the Striders prior to the race; (l-r) Carlie Watts, Hilary Humphreys and Emma Goodwin who started and finished the race in close succession.

Striders finish 1st & 3rd in this year’s Mince Pie 10-Mile Race In cold but sunny conditions, approximately 400 runners turned out to run in the Annual Mince Pie 10-Mile event, which was organised by the Seaford Striders as its major charitable fundraising event. This multi-terrain course, which has been voted one of the UK’s top ten races by the Runner’s World Magazine, is extremely popular, and this year’s race limit was once again sold out weeks in advance.

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early stage of the race saw runners being flanked by motorcyclists from SERV, who ensured that the runners had a very fitting send-off and also met the lead runners on subsequent road sections and the final run up to the finish line.

Although it was windy, conditions underfoot on the off- road sections were dry and, as a result, the course records were up for grabs. The male record did not fall, although Darryl Hards, running for Seaford Striders as his second club, missed it by just over a minute, completing the race in an extremely impressive 57:54. First lady home, Emily Hutchinson from Arena 80 AC, completed the course in 1:06:31, breaking the previous record by 60 seconds.

Most Striders were marshalling on the day, with only a couple allowed out to run. Josh Rudd certainly didn’t disappoint, coming 3rd overall in a cracking time of 1:01:55, beating his previous time by over a minute. Dawn Woodgate, the only other Strider on the course, finished in a very impressive time of 1:27:20. A special mention also to David Jordan, Seaford Estate Agents, for once again being the race sponsor and also for completing the course in a very commendable time of 1:24:34.

Our most grateful thanks are reserved for all the many marshals and helpers from Seaford Striders and their family and friends; together with all the other helpers, who gave up their valuable time on a Sunday, to once again make ‘The Mince Pie 10 Mile’ event such a smooth-running success – we couldn’t have done it without you!

Most importantly a substantial sum has been raised for this year’s chosen charities (SUSSAR and SERV), both of whom are run by volunteers. SUSSAR are the primary volunteer resource used by Sussex Police, to search for and rescue, vulnerable missing people; while SERV transports organs, blood products, patient notes and other urgent consignments between hospitals; eliminating costly transport bills and allowing hospitals to focus their resources on patient care. For more information about these charites, please visit: www.sussar.org and www. servsussex.org.uk Photo: Darryl Hards (race number 27) in front of Josh Rudd (496) at the start of the race.

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Who’s Who In Seaford?

Scott Hitchcock, Race Captain & Junior Coach for Seaford Striders Running Club Scott lives in Peacehaven, and has been a member of Seaford Striders for two and a half years, and Race Captain for the last year. He is currently studying Personal Training Level 3 with Training Rooms as well as working as a general builder. He also trained at City College and went to school in Brighton.

He is single and has a Jack Russell called Spike.

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Helping people achieve their goals, keeping them fit and healthy and on track with their program, and making them feel confident about themselves.

What do you like best about Seaford?

Seaford Striders RC – they’re like a family to me.

What is your favourite piece of music?

I like all different types of genres but dance music is up there, especially for running/training.

What is your favourite film? Notting Hill and Top Gun. What book are you reading at the moment?

I’m a magazine reader so Runners World.

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

Seeing everybody happy and doing well for themselves, and doing the things I enjoy doing.

What has been your most embarrassing moment? In Kavos, having to run to the toilet from one end of the strip to the other, after a few drinks, and and I was wearing white shorts!

Which living person do you most admire? Mo Farah, my mum.

What makes you sad? Seeing other people sad who are close to me or losing someone I love.

What is your most memorable learning experience?

Being taught how to be a better runner by Peter weeks.

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What words or phrases do you most overuse? Sweet as mate.

How do you relax? Either a nice sunny holiday when I get the chance or just a nice film chilling at home.

Where is your favourite place to go in and around Seaford and why? Seaford Head and High & Over for stunning views on some of Seaford Striders’ spectacular running routes.

They are places where the views will never get old.

What is the most important lesson life has taught you? Always go with your goal and treat people how you expect to be treated.

What is your greatest extravagance? The course I’m on now.

What is your favourite journey?

Traveling in Thailand with my friends.

How would you spend a million pounds? Lots of running trainers, holidays, buy a house and a gym.

What is your favourite smell? Armarni Code aftershave.

What keeps you awake at night? My dog.

What is the best advice you have ever been given?

You can do anything you put your mind to.

What would your motto be? Train hard, work hard.

Which person in history would you most like to meet?

George Best, if I can bring my dad?

What or who is the greatest love in your life?

Running/fitness and my family/friends.

Any New Year’s resolutions? To pass all my qualifications.

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Just a thank you Seaford Scene for providing us with a good local read each month, much appreciated.

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RAISE SELFESTEEM IN 2017

Make this the year you start believing in yourself.

By Judy Renihan Ever have one of those days when you feel bad about yourself? When you look at a huge pile of clothes on the bed and feel you have nothing to wear; nothing fits or feels right? We all have ‘bad hair’ days. Sadly, for some, feeling bad about themselves is a constant state of being. Having a low self-opinion can be very destructive, leading to people becoming depressed or withdrawn. It can mean they tolerate abusive relationships or fall short of their potential.

Ask yourself, do you really like yourself? Are you constantly dreaming of make-overs that will make you ok? When you look in the mirror, do you pick out the flaws and imperfections and ignore the good bits? When people pay you a compliment, do you brush it aside or bat it back to the compliment giver? Do YOU have low self-esteem?

To have a positive sense of self-esteem means that you accept yourself as you are, not as you think you ‘should’ be. You value yourself enough to want to take care of yourself. It is not about being selfish and thinking you’re better than anyone else but positive self-esteem is understanding that you are an important and worthwhile human being. There are some ways in which you can feel better about yourself:

Be Kind To Yourself

I repeat this message a lot, but I can’t stress how important it is. Don’t let that critical voice in your head take over. Stop beating yourself up. Imagine how you would speak to your best friend. Give yourself the comfort, support and encouragement you would give to someone you care about.

Realise That Perfect Doesn’t Exist

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you’re falling short. In reality, nobody’s perfect; we all have things we’re good at and some bits we struggle with. Embrace what you do well and accept that you can’t be good at everything.

Recognise Achievements

Don’t be afraid to pat yourself on the back when you’ve done something good. I’m not just talking about the huge dramatic accomplishments, acknowledge when you’ve succeeded at the small everyday things like getting the kids to school on time, finishing an essay or cooking a meal. We tend to like doing things that we’re good at, so appreciating life’s accomplishments boosts our mood and makes us more productive.

Build Positive Relationships

Some friends can really zap our energy. I understand that this is not always their fault and I’m not suggesting you abandon friends who are struggling. However, be aware of the impact their negativity has on you. Watch out for relationships where you are being constantly criticised and where you feel you never get anything right. Balance the time you spend with them with positive people who appreciate you and recognise the wonderful qualities you have.

We will always have some moments in our life when we wish we were a bit different; thinner, taller less freckly, but let’s start this new year by valuing ourselves and raising our self-esteem.

Judy Renihan is a senior counselling practitioner at ‘The House’ 01323 895594 info@thehouse-therapy.co.uk

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The benefits of raising self-esteem: n Being more assertive, confident and productive at work leads to promotion and better working relationships n Less stress and more peace of mind leads to more energy and has hundreds of health benefits n Believing in yourself and your capabilities means a happier, more fulfilling life n Enables you to find the courage to embrace life and fulfil dreams ONLY £ 1 2 5F Extolment is held at The House, 32 Sutton Park Road, Seaford BN25 1RP A SI X W O R Starting weekly from Thursday, 2 February 2017 7pm–9pm EE C O UR S K E CALL 01323 895594 TO SECURE YOUR PLACE NOW

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Are you thinking of starting counselling?

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World Braille Day World Braille day is celebrated on 4th January each year.

It marks the birthday of the inventor of the tactile code, Louis Braille. The day provides an opportunity to raise awareness of issues facing the blind and partially sighted, and to encourage the continued production of materials in Braille. Louis created Braille at the age of 15 in 1824.

He had been blinded in an accident at the age of three.

Braille is a series of bumps and indentations on a page which represent letters and numbers. It is used for reading and writing by the blind and visually impaired.

The code is arranged in small rectangular blocks known as cells, with raised dots in a 3x2 pattern.

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What the Heck is Hygge?

Hygge isn’t about buying ‘stuff ’, whatever the retailers want us to think. You don’t need to spend money to create a sense of hygge. Wrapping up in a snuggly jumper and going for a walk can be hygge, as can catching up with a friend over coffee. It’s about a feeling, not possessions. It’s about being kind to yourself, and to others. You could...

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You’d have had to be pretty well snuggled under a mountain of blankets not to have heard about hygge this winter. Pronounced ‘hue-gah’, it’s all about creating a sense of cosiness, of coming together with friends and family, of revelling in simple pleasures. Think warm, fluffy towels, roaring fires and flickering candles. Think good, honest, home-cooked food, shared with friends.

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Decluttering – the KonMari Way Marie Kondo is a Japanese ‘organising consultant’, whose method for decluttering is taking the globe by storm. Called KonMari, the method is actually pretty straightforward. If something you own doesn’t ‘spark joy’, get rid of it. Simple right?

KonMari isn’t for everyone, and Kondo certainly has a few somewhat bizarre suggestions. (Seriously, who has the time to unpack every item from their handbag, every evening?) But most of her advice is practical, easy to follow and actually makes a lot of sense. She also dips into the psychology of why we hold on to things, and why we should let them go.

Kondo recommends collecting every item in a particular category and going through them in one go. So, for instance, you’d lay every item of clothing you own on the bed or floor, pick up each one and if it doesn’t ‘spark joy’, add it the charity pile. With this approach, you get the shock of realising just how much stuff you actually own, and are more likely to discard items than if you just flick through them when they’re in a drawer.

boxes to keep things tidy instead. She also recommends storing things vertically, e.g. folding clothes so that they can be stacked on end, meaning you can see them, rather than having them buried under other items. I’ve found this useful, to an extent. It does mean I can find a black t-shirt easily, but that I might have to unfold several black t-shirts to find the one that has the motif I want.

Kondo lives alone, and it does feel sometimes that her method is mainly aimed at other single adults. She recommends leading by example, the idea being that if you get rid of clutter, your family will follow you.

That has not yet happened in my house, I have to say.

Nevertheless, I have got rid of several bin bags and boxes full of ‘stuff ’ since reading her book and have felt surprisingly relieved about doing it.

If you fancy trying the KonMari method for yourself, her book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, can be ordered from most libraries and book stores.

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She does, of course, make some concessions for items you really need but that don’t particularly spark joy. The main idea is that you should stop hoarding stuff that you might use one day, clothes that you only ever wear when the washing pile is teetering over, and items you feel guilty about getting rid of.

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Inner wheel’s Christmas Tea Chrissie Ward and Seaford Inner Wheel entertained some of the town’s Senior Citizens to a slap-up festive afternoon tea on 2nd December at Claremont Hall. The table was groaning with tasty treats and everyone did their best to do it justice. The afternoon was helped along by the Ukulele Band performing throughout the afternoon and a visit from Father Christmas.

The occasion was made possible by generous donations from J K Pope, G F Sinclair, Seaford Greetings, SAS Security, Simon Welch Estate Agents, David Jordan Estate Agents, Sussex Tile Centre, Minnie’s, Scoop and Weigh, Three Cooks, Pam-a-Cake, Jenny Bellingham and all good friends of Inner Wheel. Also, a special thank you to the Chairman and members of the Women’s Institute and to Tony Lees for helping to make the whole event possible.

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The Cyclamen name comes from Early Latin – cyclaminos and Ancient Greek – kyklaminos. It also has a colloquial name of sowbread because the plants are said to be eaten by pigs. This delightful plant provides colour in the garden during winter, or can be a houseplant to appreciate indoors. The hardy species look wonderful naturalising under trees or in a shady border along with other winter woodland plants. Indoor plants need a steady cool to warm temperature to bloom at their best.

The seeds can be gathered when the flower stalk coils and draws the seed capsule near to the soil.

Collect the seeds, soak in water overnight and sow immediately onto a grit and seed compost, covering lightly with more grit so light can get to the seeds.

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Let 2017 be the year of trying new ideas and projects.

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3 Sow broad beans in pots and keep under cover or in the greenhouse and the plants will be ready to plant out in spring.

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3 Renew grease bands around fruit trees to prevent Codling moths.

3 Prune wisteria by shortening shoots to 2 or 3 buds.

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Well, did you ever? There we were, sitting all cosy in our classroom, settling down for a natter over freshly brewed coffee and tea in the warm when a stern voice started telling us off. It appeared tools had been returned to the shed with dirt still clinging to the tines.

However, when Nicky and Ellie, our Plumpton College students, pointed out that we could make cleaning them up a wet day job, and treat everything to a coat of oil while we were at it, the collective guilt dissolved and we happily tucked into Jan’s home-made bread pudding while resolving to look after the tools better.

So that’s one New Year’s resolution. But what else should we all do in an ideal world? Reprising the words of TV gardener Chris Beardshaw, Katie suggested going round our gardens and making sure that we love everything in them. “If you don’t love it then buy something that you do love. Don’t hang on to plants that are nothing special or are on their last legs.

Put them in the compost.”

Allison offered: “Don’t let them get too big. Don’t let a plant rule you. You rule it.”

Katie again: “Label things well that you put in. Or keep careful note of where you put them.

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Allison put in: “And don’t be in too much of a hurry to cut down bulb leaves. Let them feed the bulb.”

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And one last word on those tools, from Katie: “You know how they go missing in the undergrowth when you’ve put them down somewhere, in winter get some luminous paint to cover handles so you can find them!”

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January can be a bleak month, however evergreen trees mean that there is still plenty of greenery around to be seen. Here are a few varieties to keep an eye out for in the long winter months.

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A wintertime favourite, this evergreen shrub is well known for its tough, spiked leaves, and crimson berries. Berries are only present on female holly plants, and are a good source of food for birds, particularly enjoyed by the mistle thrush. Any fallen leaves provide good ground coverage for small mammals to nest in.

Holm Oak (Quercus ilex)

Also known as holly oak, due to its dark green spiny leaves, which do indeed resemble the leaves of the holly tree.

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The Scots pine is the only pine native to the UK, having been present on the British Isles for 9,000 years. The Scots pine has stunning rusty brown bark, and blue-green needles, and pinecones which may appear green, or greyish brown, depending on how mature the cones are.

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Earlier this year a request was received from the bell ringers for financial assistance for provision of new muffles for the eight bells at St Leonard’s church. The existing muffles, used on solemn occasions, such as funerals or on Remembrance Sunday, had become completely worn out. Without new muffles, the bells would not be able to be rung on occasions.

In April, Seaford Rotary Club agreed to make a donation towards the replacement cost of a set of muffles, and in early November a letter was received reiterating the thanks of the bell ringers as the new muffles had just been received.

The process to obtain a replacement set of bell muffles was a lengthy one as each muffle had to be custom made for the size and shape of each bell clapper, but the muffles were received by the bell ringers just in time to be used for Remembrance Sunday.

Senior Citizens’ Christmas Party

Thirty-six senior citizens were treated to the annual Rotary Christmas party held at St James Trust, Blatchington Road.

The hall had been decorated by the Trusts’ volunteers and a Christmas tree in the corner of the hall gave the hall a seasonal touch. In advance of the guests’ arrival, the hall was a buzz of activity, as Rotarians set up the tables and chairs, decorated the tables, and hung some red and yellow balloons from the ceilings. In the kitchen four Rotarian wives (Ruth Willox, Sue Peachey, Annie Wells and Daphne Vaesen) feverishly prepared the food for the tea. The party goers were transported to St James’ Trust by Rotarians and CTLA, and by half past two all was

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Past President Peter Fenwick made introductions to the guests in a number of languages before handing over to President Bill Pierce and Seaford Mayor Lindsay Freeman to welcome those present.

Guests were treated to a glass of sherry on their arrival, although after the introductory speeches, the guests were given the opportunity to have their glasses refilled.

Indeed, glasses were refilled such that the supply was totally exhausted!

Entertainment before the food was provided by Graham Tubb, dressed as Fagin, and Margo Miller accompanied on the piano by Rosemary Kemp. They commenced a selection of eleven songs from the musical ‘Oliver’ with ‘Food, Glorious Food’, and included ‘Reviewing the situation’, ‘You’ve got to pick a pocket or two’ and got the audience singing with ‘Oom Pah Pah’.

Sandwiches and a selection of homemade cakes and scones was served to the thirty-six guests. This was washed down by either tea and coffee.

Each senior citizen was also provided with a raffle ticket when they arrived, and after the food, Seaford Mayor Lindsay Freeman drew out the winning tickets and the prizes were distributed to the lucky winners.

After the raffle, Graham Tubb and Margo Miller returned to provide further entertainment by singing a selection of well-known operatic arias before singing some old-time music hall songs which the guests sung along to before finishing with a couple of well-known songs from West End musicals.

Photos from top: Seaford Rotary Club President Bill Pierce and Seaford Mayor Lindsay Freeman welcoming guests to the Christmas party; St Leonard’s bell muffles; Graham Tubb and Margo Miller.

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President Bill Pierce gave a vote of thanks to Graham Tubb, Margo Miller and Rosemary Kemp for their entertainment, the Rotarian wives for their efforts in the kitchen and the Rotarians in the back room who had made this all possible, and in particular, Steven Willox, Chair of the Rotary Club’s Community Service Committee who had arranged the party.

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on Aspergers at a conference, but it is not a lecture from a personal perspective. Don is undiagnosed yet, many friends and parents of those on the spectrum will identify his traits. A chance conversation with the conference organiser leads him to consider if he can apply scientific methodology to the search for a suitable partner, and ‘The Wife Project’ is born.

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Legend has it that children born facing north are destined to travel far from home and die, crushed under ice and snow. When Eugenia’s eighth and youngest child is born, her belief in superstition leads her to fear for her daughter’s future.

She lies about the circumstances of Rose’s birth, but it would seem that fate cannot be deceived by a lie. As Rose grows up she feels out of place in the family and longs to travel, with a desire for adventure. Her unease, combined with a wanderlust, means that when a white bear appears and offers her family a way out of poverty and ill-health if she will come away with him to a land far away in the north, she readily accepts.

Here she meets a mysterious stranger in a castle hidden in a mountain. Who is he and why does he only appear at night? Faced with challenges, she discovers her purpose in life in a tale of love, betrayal, and adventure.

This rich story will appeal to readers from the age of 10 upwards and is a great introduction to epic fantasy.

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Seaford U3A A welcome to 2017 from Seaford U3A, and we’re sure that our members will tell you how busy 2016 has been with courses, outings, coffee mornings etc. And there’s even more to come over the next few months.

Our outing to The Mary Rose Museum and Historic Dockyard in Portsmouth was really enjoyed. Diana Burton, one of the members who went on this outing, wrote that it was a fascinating experience for those who went. Boat House No. 4 is where would-be boat builders go to learn their skills, and it was really interesting to see the boats they were working on.

The Mary Rose Museum, now that the vessel is available to see in its entirety, had slide shows playing out at intervals, showing how the different members of the crew worked, from the musicians in the gallery, to the carpenter, the apothecary and lastly the ghostly whistle blowing to signal the end of the watch and a sailor lowering the flag. Many of the group spent at least three hours in this amazing museum.

Onwards to the Victory and it was difficult to imagine how appalling the conditions must have been for these men who fought so courageously and fast in a darkened world at a hardly seen enemy. The only view they would have had was a small area where the cannons’ barrels were situated.

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Other ships on show included the M33 in dry dock and the sole survivor of the 1915 Gallipoli Campaign, and the stunning 150-year-old ship Warrior. Some of the group also had a really good time in Gunwharf Quays, for shopping and to see the Christmas lights, and when we went, hardly any crowds.

Our Christmas Coffee Morning was lovely, complete with festive fare of mince pies etc, They have proved to be very popular for people to get together and to find out more information about what’s happening over the next few months. They are held are on the third Wednesday of the month in the morning at Seaford Constitutional Club.

The very popular Tea Parties have restarted on the first Monday of the Month in the afternoon at the Seaford Constitutional Club, and the speaker on January 2nd will be Bob Evans, who will be talking about living on a canal boat. Book in advance on 01323 895598. Tickets are £4.

Our Pub Lunches will also be starting again in the New Year, and dates and venues will be published as soon as they are finalised. Do contact 01323 381282 for further details.

Our next outing, on 7th February, will be to Windsor to learn about the restoration of Windsor Castle after the disastrous fire 10 years ago. This will fill up quickly, so for more information ring 07549 054613.

Remember that to take part in any of these events you have to be a member of Seaford U3A, and have to present your membership card.

In the meantime, look at the latest Seaford U3A leaflet in the library and Tourist Information Centre for more information.

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FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR AWARD Keen local gardener Geoff Stonebanks, from Seaford, has raised over £76,500 for charity in seven years by inviting the public to view his award winning gardens and encouraging others to open their gardens too. In addition to other recent awards, he has now scooped another top prize in 2016.

At last week’s awards ceremony at the All Saints Chapel in Eastbourne, Geoff tells us he was utterly shocked at discovering he had actually won the More Radio Eastbourne Fundraiser of the Year award. Whilst he knew he had been shortlisted, he did not expect to win the coveted title. A short film had been made by the station of the shortlisted nominees which was shown on the night. The local radio awards were honoring everything from flourishing businesses, true community spirit, sporting brilliance and individuals with a heart of gold.

Geoff has no idea who nominated him for the award but any one of the 15,000 visitors to his garden may have

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Seaford Natural History Society All the best for 2017 from Seaford Natural History Society!

Our winter programme of indoor talks is well under way. So far this season we have had talks on The exciting lives of fungi; Conservation on Seaford Head Nature Reserve; a two hander on Ivy bees and Seaford Neighbourhood Plan and open spaces; and Birding in Japan and Taiwan. And once again our Christmas social (for members only) began with an entertaining talk by Michael Blencowe of the Sussex Wildlife Trust.

We start 2017 early in January – our first talk is on Tuesday 3rd January when Virginia Pullen from East Sussex County Council will be talking about The management of a new nature reserve at Riverside Park, Newhaven. And on Tuesday 17th January, Nickki Hills of Sussex Wildlife Trust will take us out to sea with a talk on Local marine wildlife and conservation. See the listing at the back of Seaford Scene for details. Visitors are very welcome – we ask for a donation of £3 (which will be deducted from your membership if you decide to join the society).

In the spring, summer and autumn, we arrange outdoor meetings, usually gentle strolls of around two to two and a half hours. (Unfortunately we are not able to accommodate dogs on our walks.) For more information about the society, please visit our website at www.seafordnaturalhistory.org.uk or ring 01323 893526.

Out and about in January Although there is plenty of wildlife about in January, it is often difficult to see. And whilst there is nothing like going out for a brisk walk on a crisp winter’s day, many of us are more inclined to stay indoors when it’s cold, wet and windy. Spare a thought then for the staff and volunteers who go out every week in winter to look after Seaford Head Local Nature Reserve. In some ways more activity can take place in the winter because it is less disruptive – there are no nesting birds to disturb or chalk downland flowers to trample down.

This January you can expect to see the hardy group of volunteers led by ranger, Sarah Quantrill, doing scrub clearance, maintaining the rides (pathways) which run

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across the Reserve and developing scallops along them.

The aim is to create a range of habitats to provide homes for lots of different types of wildlife. Whilst some birds and insects appreciate scrub, plants like the Green-winged Orchids you find by the side of the 14th hole in spring need clearer ground, as does the rare Moon Carrot which flowers in August near Hope Gap. And scallops?

A wider range of wildlife will flourish if the ground on the sides of paths is scalloped and gradually changes from grass to trees rather than being straight edged – this work improves the ecotone!

The grazing animals do the same job – expect to see Herdwick and Hebridean sheep back on the golf course side of the Reserve in February, and cattle at the eastern end later in the year – and note that different animals chew in different ways and therefore create different habitats supporting wider biodiversity.

Here at Seaford Natural History Society we are delighted that Seaford Town Council has agreed to give Sussex Wildlife Trust a long-term lease to manage Seaford Head Local Nature Reserve on the town’s behalf. We’ve seen what a great job they have been doing over the past three years – it’s really good news that this local charity can continue to work with us all to conserve and enhance such an iconic part of our landscape for the benefit of the people of Seaford and its wildlife.

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At the end of October the club had a visit from 13 members of Seaford Rotary Club, led by 2nd VicePresident Steven Wilcox. It had been planned to have a speaker from the Teenage Cancer Trust but this had to be postponed until the New Year, and so Past President Julian Turner gave an account of the recent District Conference in Eastbourne where he had organised the House of Friendship, enabling local charities to promote their activities.

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The club was pleased to make a donation of £150 and our picture (right) shows Ernie Milner and Denise Savage with Martello President Jackie Arkwell.

The Martello Rotary Club meets on Monday evenings at Seaford Golf Club and welcomes new members. For more information email: jackiearkwell@yahoo.co.uk or call 01323 490777 or 07984 581784 Photos from top: (l-r) Ernie Milner, Jackie Arkwell, Denise Savage; Jackie Arkwell with Rotary Club of Seaford 2nd VicePres Steven Wilcox; Jim and Sylvia Lord with Jackie Arkwell (centre).

President Jackie was very pleased to induct two new members to the Martello Rotary Club in early November – husband and wife Jim and Sylvia Lord. They were welcomed into the Rotary “family” and said they looked forward to getting involved with the Club’s activities. Jim and Sylvia have lived in Seaford since 1990 and have been married for 27 years. Jim is a Chartered Asset Surveyor and Sylvia owns two care homes in the town.

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Some pairs of flavours simply belong together – bacon and eggs, strawberries and cream, gin and tonic – I could bang on for ages. One of my favourites is cheese and onion, readily available in a packet of Walker’s, but also in this month’s recipe for a savoury tart. Once again, I’ve gone on a veggie tack because these dishes can be about much more than tomatoes, carrots and lentils. The recipe was in a booklet that fell out of the weekend papers early in December.

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We have enjoyed some entertaining afternoons over the last year. Our November meeting was particularly engaging with Lucinda Knapmann, an accomplished florist and flower arranger, delighting us with her interpretation of “Home for Christmas”. If you weren’t there, you missed an absolute treat and we were all kept amused by her anecdotes.

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In December various members of the club demonstrated their ideas for making floral decorations for the festive season. We have some talented members who were brave enough to stand up and show us their skills. This was followed by a Christmas tea.

Looking further ahead, on 20th April we celebrate our Diamond Anniversary and are holding an Open Meeting with a National Demonstrator at the Seaford Little Theatre. This promises to be a very special and entertaining afternoon, and tickets are now on sale at £12.50 each.

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St James’ Trust (Seaford)

CHAIRMANS END OF YEAR NEWS 2016

Thanks to Seaford Scene and other press coverage over the year. I believe our profile in the Town is higher than it has ever been.

What a two year period this has been! It has been a long hard haul, and most of our users and volunteers have been very understanding and cooperative during the extensive refurbishment and new building works that have on occasion caused some uncomfortable levels of noise, dust and traffic congestion. The Trustees pass on their thanks for your forbearance and support through a difficult but essential period in our development.

It is very hard to imagine looking out over the site today how only two years ago it was a total mess. Thanks in no small way to Medlocks, who purchased the Wagon Factory, providing the money needed to save the Trust.

We are now in a position to face the future with a considerable amount of optimism. We have three halls, a large catering kitchen and a meeting room all for hire at very reasonable prices. Viv Reynolds, our Admin Manager has gone beyond the call of duty and worked very closely with Medlocks to ensure that the huge amount of work has caused the minimum possible discomfort for users and volunteers.

Following Janet White’s injury, all the Lunch Club volunteers stepped up to the mark and with the addition of new volunteer cooks, Rita and Tom, the Club has carried on as usual, the Christmas lunch being the highlight of the year. Peter Carcas organised a donation of £200 towards the Christmas Lunch from Sussex Housing Trust for the Elderly, for which we thank him.

The Shop Volunteers have also been brilliant, putting in an enormous amount of work, transferring stock from the shed to the custom, built shop just across the car park. This is a larger and better equipped working and shopping environment, and we continue to sell good quality used items at very affordable prices. Please come and take a look; all our shop workers are unpaid volunteers. We are pleased to announce that Debi Lade has agreed to take over the position of shop coordinator and will be overseeing the day to day running of the shop.

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Viv now handles the Bus driver/escort rosters and we have a team of dedicated people who come out in all weathers to ensure that Stroke Club and Lunch Club members arrive at and go home from their weekly events safely. Pat has kindly taken on the Monthly safety checks, ensuring that the vehicle is fit for use. Nigel has been a stalwart, driving both for the Lunch and Stroke Clubs, ably assisted by the escorts. Alan has continued to fill in on the bus where needed. The bus, with volunteer driver Phil was also made available to The Rotary Club of Seaford for their annual Christmas Tea Party for elderly people in Seaford on 25th November.

Volunteer Chris Smith has helped Viv to set up a working computer system and superb website, and exhibits unbelievable patience when showing us how it should work if we do it right.

Our front line is the group of reception office volunteers who are the first contact many visitors have with the Trust and they all do a superb job sometimes coming out at odd and unsociable hours to open up or close down for weekend users.

There were those who said that we should remain an organisation that relies on the good will and long working hours of unpaid hard working volunteer administrators.

They only have to look at the amount of work and hours Viv puts in to the job and the success she has had in bringing the volunteers together into teams, coordinating the bookings system and providing a focal point for volunteers and users, to see that her appointment was both justified and essential for the future development of the Trust. Bookings have all increased since Viv started with us, bringing in extra revenue towards the cost of our services and buildings. Viv is our only paid operative and all other workers are still the unpaid volunteers who are the backbone of the Trust.

Steve Silver (Inside Out) and his wife Louise wanted to host Christmas Lunch for lonely elderly people in Seaford.

They obtained great support from the people of Seaford and we were very pleased to donate the use of Hall and Kitchen on Christmas Day to assist them with the event.

This kind of selfless initiative from Seaford residents is very much in keeping with our desire to be seen as a true Community Centre for Seaford.

Viv has carried out a trial run on an outreach project that involves giving work experience in a safe environment to people who, for various reasons are unable to work, giving them a chance to build confidence and skill.

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The trial having proved useful, will be continued and grown so that others can come and work in all our departments and benefit from the experience and perhaps find full time employment. We are very excited by this project and will report its progress through next year.

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We would like to welcome Jeff Innis as a new Trustee/ Director. Jeff has been volunteering in reception for some time, he has given invaluable help to Viv along with Jill Allen, covering her when she is away and helping to monitor out of hours access to the trust. We are also hoping for a new treasurer to take over from Jan White and negotiations are ongoing.

Really exciting for 2017 is the re-branding of the facility.

We are concerned that the title “Club House” emits a false impression of exclusivity, implying that it is a members’ only venue, so from January 2017 we will be known as St James’ Trust Community Centre. This we feel will indicate that we are open to anyone in Seaford who may require the services we offer. If you need a hall for any reason, check out our web site http:// stjamestrustseaford.co.uk/ or Telephone Viv Reynolds on 01323 492800 our prices are very reasonable and our facilities are superb.

On Friday December 2nd, the Trust was visited by Maria Caulfield MP, who was given a tour of the premises and an explanation of who and what we are. She showed a great interest in our Charity and our aspirations for the future, and has offered to assist Viv in finding potential donors from the ranks of the organisations who contact her for names of local worthwhile charities. She was impressed by the outreach initiative and has promised to send a letter endorsing our bids for available funds to accompany our applications. Maria was greeted and shown round by the Chairman and Trustees with Seaford Town Councillor Phil Boorman, our new STC liaison and a volunteer Driver. Viv explained her role and plans for next year. There was a chance for Maria to speak to some members of the Hard of Hearing Club who were enjoying their Christmas Party in the large hall.

We look forward to seeing all our regular clients and hopefully some new ones in 2017. Anyone wanting further details of St. James’ Trust Hall Hire or for Volunteering their time can contact us on 01323 492800 or email vivreynods.sjt@gmail.com also check out the website http://stjamestrustseaford.co.uk/

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Opt-In to support RNLI Newhaven Last year charities came under scrutiny from the media for various fundraising practices that were seen as unethical or exploitative. These included cold calling people, targeting the vulnerable and selling or sharing supporters’ personal data.

The RNLI did not, and does not, do any of these things – always working hard to build good and respectful relationships with our supporters. The RNLI don’t cold call people, for example, and always respect those who have asked not to contacted. Furthermore, the RNLI never sells supporters’ data to others.

The media scrutiny and the subsequent government reviews into charity practices did, however, encourage the RNLI to accelerate ambitions to change the way we communicate. The RNLI recognised that our supporters trust and respect the RNLI, and we wanted to ensure their trust was well placed by doing the right thing and giving those supporters control over how we

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So, in October 2015, the RNLI announced that they would be the first major charity to only contact individuals – by post, email or phone – if they had given their express permission for us to do so.

The RNLI promised to move to this ‘opt in’ system of communication by 1st January 2017.

This means that individuals must choose to be contacted by the RNLI. For supporters of RNLI Newhaven, this means that unless they have elected to ‘opt in’ to receive communication, they will not hear from us directly again.

In the short term, this may impact the RNLI’s ability to fundraise and we are developing new ways of working to make up for the potential shortfall in income.

Leesa Harwood, RNLI Director of Community Lifesaving, stated, ‘We’ve listened to the public and our supporters and decided to make a stand – and we are the first major UK charity to completely change our approach to fundraising in this way.’

The RNLI can’t do lifesaving work without supporters – whether they give donations or their time – and RNLI Newhaven needs supporters to opt in if they choose to continue receiving direct communications. In fact, many RNLI supporters want to be contacted so they can keep up to date with the latest news, know how they are helping to save lives at sea and that their support is so very much appreciated.

A quick email to rnlinewhaven.society@hotmail.co.uk with ‘Opt In’ in the subject line is all that is needed to ensure you are included.

The next fundraising event in aid of RNLI Newhaven is the Souper Slurping Winter Warmer taking place on Friday 27th January. You are invited to come along to the Lifeboat House, Riverside, West Quay, Newhaven BN9 9BX from 11.30am to 2.30pm to enjoy warming soup and a cheese roll for just £3.50 per person. This ever popular fundraising event is just what you need to warm your way through winter whilst enjoying friendly chatter!

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So what are your resolutions for 2017?

As we welcome in 2017, many of us have our minds on resolutions and how we will start changing our lives for the better.

For some people, those new commitments will lead to life changing stuff – for others those resolutions might not last beyond 5th January!

A national newspaper published a survey of the top 50 New Year’s resolutions made by the British public recently. Here are the top five things people wanted to change about themselves.

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At Newberry Tully, as much as we’d love to, we can’t help you with any of those, but we can definitely assist you with number 14 on the list – move to a new home.

It’s a misconception that January is not a good time to put your property on the market for several reasons. Firstly the turn of the year, as shown by the aforementioned survey, is when people take stock of their lives and think of moving.

Secondly, many people wait to the spring before putting their property on the market and in doing so they join what’s traditionally a very congested market place. Your property stands out from the crowd if marketed in January and February, because there isn’t much of a crowd to compete with.

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aren’t sure of their moving plans but are just having a look at what’s out there. People who are looking for property in the winter months tend to fall firmly into the ‘serious buyer’, category and we find more places are sold with fewer viewings during this period.

So good luck with your 2017 resolutions, and if moving tops your to do list give us a call as we’d be delighted to help.

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The Jackaroo – Outback Tales of a £10 Pom Denton resident Roger Coote has published his new book detailing a cultural history with a difference. It’s his personal story of a farmer’s son who chose to emigrate to Australia, over fifty years ago. Roger decided to train as a jackaroo on one of the biggest sheep stations in the ‘Land of Opportunity’.

Roger’s experience includes time spent in the renowned Coorong area of South Australia, which is now a World Heritage Site for wildlife and and he recounts journeys made to the interior desert area (Uluru) and the tropical north. His story describes how he had to work hard to earn a place on a mustering camp in Queensland and how he made his way up the ladder, acquiring new skills which have lasted a lifetime. In addition, Roger encounters some of Australia’s unique wildlife and explores issues affecting conservation.

This is a good yarn with some poignant recollections, amusing anecdotes and intriguing tales of the author’s six years, working in the Australian outback. It will be of special interest to the increasing number of visitors to the land ‘Down-Under’.

Roger has always enjoyed writing and in addition to his new book entitled The Jackaroo – Outback Tales of a £10 Pom, he also wrote The Farm Business whilst a lecturer at Plumpton Agricultural College. He has also written other articles about farming, tales of Sussex life and his other passion, gliding, not only in Sussex but France, Italy, Spain, Canada, New Zealand and Australia.

Roger’s training and experience included working on his family’s Sussex downland farm and spending three years at Seale Hayne Agricultural College in Devon, gaining an Honours Diploma. He managed the Duke of Norfolk’s Farms in West Sussex for some years and later was farming partner and consultant at Strutt and Parker’s Lewes office.

In more recent years he was Development Officer for the British Gliding Association until he retired at 74 years. He was a senior flying instructor for over 40 years until ill health precluded his Pilot’s licence. Music and singing also continue to give him great pleasure – he is a member of Seaford Choral Society – as do travelling

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Roger explained, “Remembering the many experiences and adventures of a jackaroo over 50 years ago was quite a challenge! It was both therapeutic and satisfying to recall and recount this special time spent in Australia, resulting in this precious little book which should be of great interest to others who have been to the land ‘Down-Under’ or are perhaps planning a visit.”

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CONCENTUS CATCH-UP Concentus’10th Anniversary year celebrations started with a bang in November 2015, with a wonderful meal, where past and present members, and people who had helped the choir over the years, were recognized – including, of course, the Musical Director, Adrian White, who has nurtured the choir since its inception.

The meal was such a success that it was decided to make it a regular event. Choir members also enjoyed several other social events throughout the Anniversary year, including quiz evenings and a summer barbeque.

Other notable events during the year included being invited to sing: at St Wilfrid’s Hospice ‘Lights of Love’ service; at Seaford’s Christmas Magic for the first time; festive singing in the Arndale Centre, and being invited to sing for Hailsham Council, just before Christmas. In the early summer there was a photo-shoot of the whole choir.

In May, Concentus was invited to sing at Twickenham – on the hallowed turf! – in front of over 82,000 fans, before the England/Wales match. The Welsh crowd

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in the stadium showed their appreciation to the choir for singing the Welsh National Anthem – in Welsh. This unique visit was much enjoyed, proving, for some, to be the highlight of the year. Concentus sang again at the ‘Lifestyle Exhibition’, and rounded off their special year with their Summer Concerts, which included singing with local primary school children in ‘Zimbe! Come sing the songs of Africa’ (A. L’Estrange).

Concentus has supported the local charity the JPK Project, since it was formed, and raised £1,111 for it during its 10th year, and over £23,500 since the choir began. The charity was set up to provide sheltered accommodation for local people with learning disabilities, and has raised enough money to begin building. The JPK project is now busy raising more money for the next steps towards completion.

Concentus’ 11th year started in September 2016 with rehearsals for the Christmas Concerts. In October, they sang in the Gala Charity Concert for St Wilfrid’s Hospice, at the Hippodrome, and also appeared at their ‘Lights of Love’ service. The choir was invited back to Seaford Christmas Magic, and to Hailsham Council, and performed their Christmas Concerts. They sang festive songs in the Arndale Centre, and went street singing as part of their own Christmas celebrations.

Concentus is always open for you to come along and experience both the wonderful uplift that simply singing gives you, and that special factor which comes when you sing with the warm, friendly people who are Concentus.

Musical Director, Adrian White, ensures that the whole choir reaches a very high standard in their performances, at the same time as making the journey from just learning the notes to ‘concert polish’ enjoyable and fun, with his sure touch of humour and understanding.

Concentus is about to begin rehearsals again this month, so it is a good time to put what might have been your New Year’s Resolution into practise, and come and try singing with the choir! And if you happen to sing Tenor or Bass, your welcome will be the warmest ever! You don’t need to read music, so, go on, give it a try! Give Evelyn a ring on 01323 643358 to find out more.

Concentus uses its own professional staging for its concerts, and this is available for other organizations to hire. Contact info@concentus-sings.com for more details.

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‘The shoal’ – seaford’s community bench Love Seaford? Be part of something big...

Seaford’s Community Bench is an exciting sculptural seating attraction due to begin installation at the beginning of spring 2017. Located on Seaford’s pier, close to the Martello beach huts and Seaford Head cliffs, the bench represents a stream meandering the length of the pier. Swimming through the pier are seven monumental mackerel benches.

This sculpture is designed to benefit the whole community and with your generous sponsorship, together, we can make it happen! The seven large sculptural benches are each available for sponsorship.

These unique benches are made by local sculptor Christian Funnell and are already being heralded as an iconic attraction for Seaford.

A monumental mackerel plaque represents the ultimate memorial and a generous gift to the people of Seaford.

Prices are £1,000 per plaque. It would be fantastic to have Seaford’s many organisations represented on the mackerels, a great insight for visitors and locals alike into the vibrant life of Seaford.

For the romantic amongst you, the love fish is a fantastic engagement or wedding gift, or just to say happy anniversary to the one you love. Pairs of brass or stainless steel fish hang riveted together on the mesh barrier to form a bunting design. The fish are engraved with two names of your choice and linked by a heart.

There will also be fabulously fishy sponsorship opportunities available once the main sculptures are complete. Choose from a range of stainless steel fish shaped plaques, which will be set into the hardwood slats coming together in a flowing shoal, swimming the length of the stream; a celebration of the life of Seaford’s community.

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MAKE 2017 A HAPPY AND HEALTHY YEAR

A fresh New Year and a brand new You

January is the time for resolutions.Time to make those important changes that you know that you should to improve your health. The two most popular resolutions are to lose weight and/or to get fit.

With so many health issues affected by our weight and our activity levels, making a few simple lifestyle changes can have a huge beneficial impact on our overall health.

So how do you know if your weight could be causing health problems? Well some conditions are obviously weight related e.g. joint pain, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, breathing problems, snoring etc. You may not have any of these problems...yet.

However, you will be at high risk of developing them if you are overweight, so now is the time to take action.

Two measurements that health professionals use to assess whether or not you are overweight are your BMI (Body Mass Index) and your waist measurement.

Your BMI is calculated from your weight and height and the healthy range is between 19 and 25. Anything over 25 is overweight, and if your BMI is above 30 you will be classed as obese. Government figures estimate that 1 in 4 adults in the UK are classed as obese.

stone with Slimming World and has been running a successful group at The Clinton Centre in Seaford since July 2016. “It’s a privilege to help others to achieve their weight loss dreams,” she says. “Having struggled to lose weight myself before joining Slimming World, I understand the challenges that people face when trying to make major changes to their eating habits, and also the negative effect that being overweight can have on your self esteem and confidence.”

In January she is relaunching the Tuesday evening group at Seaford Constitutional Club with sessions at 5.30pm and 7.30pm, spreading the positive messages, support and encouragement that are key for weight loss success.

To find out more, come and join one of the friendly supportive groups.

Seaford Constitutional Club Tuesdays 5.30pm and 7.30pm or The Clinton Centre Wednesdays 7.30pm Or contact Tina on 07711 944254, email: tinaharmansw@gmail.com *Trademark of Slimming World.

Photo: Slimming World consultant Tina Harman

BMI = weight (in kg)

Height squared (in m)

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Your waist measurement is an indicator of the amount of fat that is stored in that area. For a man the ideal waist measurement should be below 37 inches (94cm) and for women it should be less than 31 inches (80cm).

Waist measurements higher than these will put you at high risk for developing diabetes and heart disease.

Losing just 10% of your weight benefits your health enormously and this is one of the milestones that members at Slimming World work towards.

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The Food Optimising* plan is effective and sustainable for life as it involves re-educating us to shop, cook and eat more healthily. We promote family friendly meals.

Not quick fixes such as resorting to expensive shakes and supplements.

Local Seaford resident Tina Harman trained as a Slimming World consultant after losing more than two To advertise in Seaford Scene please call 01273 710793 or email fran@seafordscene.co.uk

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FOAM & FABRICS

Trimmings Foam cut to size Tassels Made to measure Haberdashery cushions and Ribbons upholsery

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Tilda patchwork fabrics

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Make Jewellery in Seaford!

This class will teach you how to make your own jewellery from precious metals and gemstones, all by hand. All abilities welcomed. Beginners start with a silver ring. You will be taught a wide variety of jewellery techniques.

Friendly atmosphere. Materials for the first ring project are supplied.

Sawblades supplied. Coffee - Tea – biscuits supplied.

Spring term 2017 10 sessions with a one week half term M o n d a y E v e n i n g C l a ss 1 6 t h J a n u a r y – 2 7 t h M a r c h 6 p m - 9 p m £ 2 2 5 . 0 0 Wednesday Day Class 18th January – 29th March 10am-2pm £300.00 Friday Day Class 20th January – 31st March 10am-2pm £300.00 Please talk to Sam for more information and have a look at the website.

Tel 07952 195 341 email: info@leprevost.co.uk Website: leprevost.co.uk

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Chinese New Year 2017– Year of the Rooster Chinese New Year falls on Saturday 28th January. In China many people will take a whole week off from work to mark the celebration, known as the Spring Festival.

On New Year’s Eve, Reunion Dinner is eaten. Many Chinese believe this is the most important meal of the year. It is usually shared by several generations and consists of fish, dumplings, spring rolls, glutinous rice cakes and sweet rice balls.

To mark New Year, red lanterns are hung in the street, red couplets are pasted on doors and images of prosperity displayed. Fireworks are lit and it’s believed that the person who launches the first firework of the New Year will have good luck. Lion and Dragon Dances take place and these are intended to scare away evil, and attract health, wealth and wisdom.

Many New Year activities have links with Chinese legends. New Year is called Guo Nian which means ‘celebrate a New Year’ or ‘overcome Nian’. Nian was an ancient sea living monster who came on to land on New Year’s Eve to eat people and livestock. One year, an old man with white hair and a ruddy complexion managed to scare away the monster by pasting red papers on to doors, burning bamboo which made a loud cracking sound, lighting candles and wearing red clothes.

Another monster called Sui was said to terrify children whilst they slept. Parents would stay up all night watching and lighting candles to try and keep their children safe. One official’s family gave their child eight gold coins to play with. The child wrapped the coins in red paper and then played at unwrapping them and wrapping them back up until he got so tired he fell asleep. The parents put the coins under the child’s pillow and legend has it that when Sui came and tried to touch the child, the eight coins omitted such a strong light that it scared the demon away. This is the basis for why elders and those who are married give children and young unmarried people red envelopes with coins in them at New Year. The red envelope is called Yasui Qian which means suppressing Sui money and the purpose is to scare away the monster and bring good luck.

According to Chinese astrology, each year is associated with an animal symbol. There is a 12 year cycle and 2017 is the Year of the Rooster. The China Highlights website says that those born in the Year of the Rooster are observant, hardworking, confident and courageous. They are best matched with those born in the Year of the Ox or Snake.

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Hands Up!

to Volunteer

Volunteers needed – help make a difference Chestnut Tree is the children’s hospice service for East Sussex.

We are looking for keen volunteers from across East Sussex to help in a variety of ways including at our charity shops, at fundraising events, and in our Eastbourne office.

The gift of your time means we can care for more children who need us.

So why not put your

to help and find out more:

01323 725095 handsup@chestnut-tree-house.org.uk

Follow us on Twitter @HandsUpToHelp #HandsUptoVolunteer www.chestnut-tree-house,org.uk/handsup

Registered charity number: 256789

get involved, make a difference Newhaven & Seaford Sea Cadets

Passionate about working with young people?

Love the great outdoors? Join our local team!

Why not join us as an instructor or unit assistant?

As the UK’s largest maritime youth charity we work across the country in 400 towns with 14000 Sea Cadets aged between 10 and 18.

Cadets learn vital life skills like leadership and team working via nautical adventure activities, which help boost confidence and give young people a head start in life.

Teach young people valuable life skills and receive training to lead cadets in activities such as power boating, sailing, first aid and meteorology.

You will meet new people, make new friends and get involved in your local community.

As part of a team you will gain a sense of personal achievement, a great experience, skills and/or a qualification.

No previous experience of the Navy or sailing is required.

We are also looking for management committee members to help shape and develop the future for our cadets and volunteers.

To find out more about becoming an instructor, unit assistant or a management committee member, contact:

volunteer@tsdefiance.co.uk

TS Defiance

A charity registered in England and Wales 313013 and in Scotland SC037808

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SEAFORD KURLERS Welcome to 2017. I hope that all our readers have a really good year ahead of them. Personally, I shall be very pleased to greet the New Year.

Last year Seaford Kurlers suffered the loss of ESDA support. Coach hire for the disabled ceased to be and indeed ESDA itself ceased to be!! The outcome and reasons for the bankruptcy are being investigated by liquidators. This event came as a great shock to all ESDA clubs. Seaford Kurlers is still in being and doing well under the shelter of Wave Leisure. We will continue to run a successful New Age Kurling club for able and disabled people within the community.

Our annual Christmas Lunch was held in December at Seaford Royal British Legion. Their excellent chef Keith Tookey, did us proud. The event was a resounding success and the venue and food were the best we have had.

Our annual in-house tournament was won by Bill Braddock and the runner up was Ken Richardson.

They were presented with their keepsake shields at the Christmas Lunch at Seaford Royal British Legion.

January is the time when club members renew their annual membership of ÂŁ5 per annum. We meet every Tuesday at 2pm until 4pm with a coffee/tea break halfway.

The weekly subs are ÂŁ2.50. Your first visit is free when you can try the game and see what type of club we are. The game is fun for people with mostly any level of mobility without any disadvantage to either player. The sport can be as energetic and competitive as you wish it to be. Enjoy fun exercise, and meet new people and make new friends. A good start to a fresh year.

Our first meeting day in the new year is Tuesday 3rd January. Contact Mrs June Wood, Club Secretary on Tel. 01323 895376 or email: sally1989@tiscali.co.uk

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What’s On In January?

Sunday 1st Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 2pm. New Year’s Day Race. www.nssc.org.uk Monday 2nd Resolution Run The Big Park, Piddinghoe Avenue, Peacehaven 10am. Up to 5km run for all ages and abilities. Entry fee £2, payable on the day. Raising money to set up a new Parkrun group in the Big Park. For more info, tel: 01273 516032. Spaces limited, register online to guarantee a place: www.eventbrite.co.uk Seaford U3A Tea Party Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane 2pm. Monthly tea party for members (please bring membership card). Speaker Bob Evans on living on a canal boat.

Tickets £4. Advance booking tel: 01323 895598 www.u3asites.org.uk/seaford Tuesday 3rd Seaford Head Probus Club Seaford Golf Club, Blatchington Monthly meeting and lunch for members and guests.

Tel: 01323 896373

Songs and Tunes Circle The Royal British Legion, Claremont Road 8pm. First of a new monthly meeting (trialling for three months) hosted by Derek Seed.

Singers, musicians and audience welcome to perform or listen. www.seafordfolkclub.com Friday 6th Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd 2.15pm - 4pm. Guest speakers and other activities, tea and biscuits, raffle. Local transport may be available at a small cost.

Tel: Pauline 01323 895216 Seaford Community Cinema The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7.30pm. ‘Love & Friendship’, cert. U. Tickets £6/£5. Advance booking from Seaford Tourist Information Centre or www. seafordcinema.org Open Mic/Jam Sessions The Seven Sisters, Alfriston Rd 8.30pm. Perform or jam with some great local musicians. Full PA/keys etc. supplied. www. facebook.com/seahavenopenmic

Saturday 7th Foundation of Spiritual Healing and Guidance St James’ Seaford Natural History Society Trust Community Centre, Blatchington Road St Luke’s Church Centre, 2pm - 4pm. Free healing, Walmer Road qualified approved healers in 2.15pm. ‘Riverside Park, attendance. No appointment. Tea Newhaven: management of and cakes. Donations welcome. a new nature reserve’, talk by Virginia Pullan. Tel: 01323 893526 Tel: 01323 896192 www.seafordnaturalhistory.org.uk www.facebook.com/Thefshg Wednesday 4th The Wednesday Group Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd 7.30pm. Beetle Drive.

Tel: 01323 871292 Thursday 5th Family Roots, Eastbourne & District Family History Society Ocklynge School,Victoria Drive, Eastbourne 7.30pm. ‘Photographic Films of Eastbourne’, with Mike Hymans.

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

Saturday 7th - Sunday 8th Martello Rotary Christmas Tree Recycling Seaford Tree recycling to raise funds for charity. Minimum donation of £5 per tree. To book, email name and address to: rotarytrees@ hotmail.com, tel: 07984 581784 Sunday 8th Seven Sisters Lace Society WI Hall, Claremont Road 10am - 4pm. Come and make lace with a friendly group, meeting bi-monthly on second Sunday of the month. All lace makers welcome, including beginners.

Tel: Jenny Gibbs 01323 483659

Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 10.30am. Elford Numbum 1 & 2. www.nssc.org.uk Social Dances Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven 2pm - 4.30pm. Popular sequence, ballroom, Latin. £5, including tea and biscuits (first visit free). Tel: Fred Weston on 01323 898813 Splash Point Jazz Club The View, Seaford Head Golf Club, Southdown Road 4pm. The Neal Richardson Trio with special guest Adam Glasser (harmonica). £8 entry, kids free. www.SplashPointMusic.com Tuesday 10th Probus Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road 12 noon for 12.30pm lunch.

Monthly meeting with 3-course meal and speaker. Tel: 01323 890418 or 01323 897546 The GuestHouse Storytellers Hillcrest Centre, Newhaven 7pm for 7.30pm. ‘Myth and Magic’. A chance to dig out your favourite traditional story, whether myth, wonder tale or fairy tale. Ages 12+. Tickets £5/£4, available on the door.

Come and listen, or to apply for a storytelling slot, email Kym: kym.herbs@gmail.com www.guesthousestorytellers.com

Thursday 12th 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 13th Seaford Community Cinema The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7.30pm. ‘I, Daniel Blake’, cert. 15.

Tickets £6/£5. Advance booking from Seaford Tourist Information Centre or www.seafordcinema. org Saturday 14th The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Free juke box.

Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Sunday 15th 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. Elford Numbum 3 & 4. www.nssc.org.uk

Age Concern Seaford Sunday Lunch Club The Downs 60+ Club, Sutton Corner 12.45pm. Warm welcome, roast lunch, desserts, tea/coffee and Seaford Lecture & Literary Club mints in a relaxed and friendly St Leonard’s Church Hall, atmosphere. £6. To book Church Lane tel: 01323 899434 7.30pm. ‘The View from the The Joyce Campbell Sunday Wing’ - illustrated talk by Brian Lunch Club St Peter’s Church Freeland. Tel: 01323 899932 or Hall, Belgrave Road 01323 893270 1pm. Sunday roast and getWednesday 11th together for Seaford senior Seaford Museum & Heritage citizens. £5. Transport can be Society arranged. To book and further Martello Tower, The Esplanade details tel: 01323 892327 2.30pm. ‘Windmills of Sussex’, Tuesday 17th illustrated talk by Peter Hill. Entry Seaford Natural History Society £5/£2 members.

St Luke’s Church Centre, Tel: 01323 898222 Walmer Road www.seafordmuseum.co.uk 2.15pm. ‘Local Marine Wildlife & Seaford Stamp & Postcard Club Conservation’, talk by Nikki Hills.

Constitutional Club, Crouch Tel: 01323 893526 Lane www.seafordnaturalhistory.org.uk 7pm for 7.30pm. ‘20th Century Swiss Philately’, talk by Fred Hoadley. All stamp and postcard collectors welcome.

Tel: 01323 492433 www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/sspc

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Seaford Lecture & Literary Club St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane 7.30pm. ‘A Scottish Saga - Mary Queen of Scots’ - illustrated talk

by Peter Pyemont. Tel: 01323 899932 or 01323 893270 Wednesday 18th Seaford U3A Coffee Morning Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane 10am - 12 noon. Monthly coffee morning for members (please bring membership card). www.u3asites.org.uk/seaford National Trust Seaford Association Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd 2.30pm. ‘Sussex During the First World War’, talk by Ian Everest.

New members (including non-NT members) are most welcome. www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/nt Thursday 19th Sussex Wildlife Trust Seaford & Eastbourne Area Group Victoria Baptist Church, Eldon Road, Eastbourne 7.30pm. ‘The Work of the East Sussex Wildlife Rescue and Ambulance Service’, illustrated talk by Trevor Weeks, Director of WRAS. £2 members, £3 visitors.

Tel: 01424 777291 or 07946 753135 www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

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

Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Sunday 22nd Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 10.30am. Elford Numbum 5 & 6. www.nssc.org.uk Tuesday 24th Seaford Lecture & Literary Club St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane 7.30pm. ‘Jane Woodforde - The Muse of Amberley’ - illustrated talk by Richard Howell. Tel: 01323 899932 or 01323 893270 Seaford Sweethearts WI Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road 8pm. Monthly meeting. New members welcome. www.seafordwi.co.uk Thursday 26th Seaford & District Horticultural Society St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane 7pm. Members’ social evening.

Chairman Gary Carter presents ‘A review of SDHS 2016 in pictures and music’, followed by fun quiz. Competition: ‘Potted Cyclamen’. www.seafordhorti.com

Friday 27th RNLI Newhaven Souper Friday 20th Slurping Winter Warmer Seaford Music Society Lifeboat House, Riverside, West Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd Quay, Newhaven 7.45pm. Lawson Trio (violin, cello, 11.30am - 2.30pm. Popular piano). Works by Haydn, Bridge fundraising event. Enjoy warming and Shostakovich. Tickets £14/£5 soup and a cheese roll for £3.50 students, available on the door. per person. Raffle and warm Membership enquiries, tel: Paul welcome. No need to book.

Moore 01323 491601 www.rnli.org/newhavenbranch Friday 20th - Sunday 22nd Christian Aid QuizAid Evening ‘Cinderella’ - Seaford Musical Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Theatre 7pm. Entry by advance ticket The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane only, £7 including simple supper.

7.30pm (Fri), 2.30pm & 7.30pm Available from your Christian Aid (Sat), 2.30pm (Sun). Also rep, or tel: 01323 894899 performing 27th - 29th Jan. Friday 27th - Sunday 29th Tickets £30 family/£10 adult/£7 ‘Cinderella’ - Seaford Musical child. Available from Seaford Theatre Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street, or online at: www. The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane ticketsource.co.uk/thebarntheatre 7.30pm (Fri), 2.30pm & 7.30pm (Sat), 2.30pm (Sun). Also Saturday 21st performing 20th - 22nd Jan. Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Tickets £30 family/£10 adult/£7 Club Seaford child. Available from Seaford 7pm. Burns Night and Race Tourist Information Centre, 37 Night (members only). www.

Church Street, or online at: www. nssc.org.uk ticketsource.co.uk/thebarntheatre

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Saturday 28th The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Loose Change.

Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Sunday 29th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 10.30am. Elford Numbum 7 & 8. www.nssc.org.uk

Tuesday 31st Seaford Lecture & Literary Club St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane 7.30pm. ‘Brides, Booty & Battles’ illustrated talk by Helen Poole.

Tel: 01323 899932 or 01323 893270

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What’s On Weekly ARTS & CRAFTS

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

Little Acorn Machine Knitting Club Baptist Church, Belgrave Rd 2nd Fri of month: 2 - 4pm. Tel: Helen Doran on 01323 872218 or email: hdoran@talktalk.net

Newhaven Art Club Peacehaven Evangelical Church Mon: 2pm. Members meet to Chinese Painting Group paint and draw together with Hellingly Village Hall off A22 discussions, demonstrations, life Weds: 1 - 4pm. Professional Chinese tutor. Materials available. drawing and sketching outdoors.

Annual subs. £25. Why not come Beginners and new members along and see how you get on? welcome. For more details www.newhavenartclub.org.uk contact: 01273 515452 Newhaven Knit ‘n’ Natter East Sussex Moviemakers St Luke’s Parish Rooms, Stone Group Hillcrest Centre Bay Vue Road, Newhaven Cross, Pevensey 1st & 3rd Weds: 7.45 - 9.45pm. Mon: 2pm-4pm. Room 4.

Friendly support for knitting and Members show videos, advice needlework enthusiasts. All ages available, speakers on videoand abilities welcome. No fees related topics. Contact Valerie or subscription. Bring along your McManus: 07950 904778, knitting and enjoy refreshments in valmcmanusuk@yahoo.com www.eastsussexmoviemakers.org the café. Free parking and access for the disabled. Further details, Jewellery Classes Seaford tel: 07540 199616 or 01323 Mon: 6 -9pm, Wed: 10am - 2pm, 890205 Fri: 10am - 2pm. tel 07952 Seaford Art Club 195341, email: info@leprevost.

Downs Leisure Centre co.uk, www.leprevost.co.uk Fri: 2 - 4pm. A friendly, active Knit & Craft group of enthusiastic, competent Chyngton Methodist Church artists. Demonstrations, practical Hall, Millberg Road, Seaford sessions, gallery visits and other Thurs: 2pm - 4pm. All welcome, trips. Tel Anne: 01323 491008 come and learn new skills http://seafordartclub.weebly.com making articles for charities. Tel: Seaford Photographic Society Viola on 01323 890271 The Martello Room, Seaford Knit & Natter Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane Seaford Little Theatre, Steyne Rd Fri: 7.30pm. September to June.

Weds: 10am - 12 noon. Knit, www.SeafordPS.org.uk natter and crochet. All made welcome. Tel: Eileen on 01323 491638 or Lyn 01323 893412

Tangle and Mingle Open Art Café, 6 Nevill Road, Rottingdean Tues: 10.30am-12.30pm. Fun, relaxed workshop to learn the art of Tangling. A mindful form of art to enhance wellbeing and enable relaxation. £6 per session, inc. all materials.

Please reserve in advance. Tel: Angela 07961 708718, email: angelachabot@googlemail.com

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, Sunday lunch club.

Volunteers required.

Tel: 01323 899434 www. ageconcernseaford.btck.co.uk Air Cadets 1218 Sqn. Air Training Corps Transit Road, Newhaven Mon & Thurs: 7 - 9.30pm.

Aged 13 to 17 and interested in aviation? Come along any evening. Tel: 01273 513218 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 Book Group Seaford Monthly: 7pm. Diverse interests and diverse people welcome.

For details, tel: Caryl 07709 771009

Confidence Building Sussex Downs College, Denton Island, Newhaven Weds: 10am - 3pm. Booking mandatory. Tel 01273 516032, email: healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk Cooking Courses Newhaven, Peacehaven & Hailsham Weds: times and days vary; email for info. FREE. Email: healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk www.sussexcommunity.org.uk Cuckmere Valley Transition Group George Inn, Alfriston 1st Thurs of month: 7pm Energy Group meeting. Tel: 01323 870409 email: cuckmere transition@gmail.com www. cuckmerevalleytransition.org.uk Downs 60+ Club Sutton Corner, Seaford (Old Flint Building, grounds of Downs Leisure Centre) 10am-12 noon and 2-4pm.

Mon am: Art, snooker. pm: Snooker, table tennis, Phase 10.

Tues am: Snooker, art, keep fit (10.30-11.30) pm: Rummykub, table tennis, social. Weds am: Art, snooker, choir (10.3011.30), lunch club 12.30pm pm: Snooker, craft & chat. Thurs am: Art, Scrabble, snooker, exercise & line dancing pm: Art, snooker.

Fri am: Art, snooker pm: Table tennis Sat am: Table tennis, snooker. Monthly discussion group and occasional minibus trips. Visit twice to see if you like us, then pay £50 for the year; no more to pay for unlimited visits (excl. lunch).

Come along on Tues 10am -12 noon or tel: 01323 896422

Emotional Wellbeing Courses Civil Service Pensioners Alliance Countywide Weekdays: times and days Seaford Constitutional Club, vary; email for info. FREE. Crouch Lane Email: healthylifestyles@ 1st Tues of month: 10am.

Friendly chat inc. group business sussexcommunity.org.uk www.sussexcommunity.org.uk and info on pensions/benefits/ socials & days out. Refreshments. Foodies Denton Island Community Clinton Centre Café Centre, Newhaven Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Weds: 3.45pm-5.15pm (termTues: 10am - 11.30am. Coffee/ time only). We welcome families tea and biscuit or toast and and children of all ages. Join in butter, £1. Tel: 01323 873262 with cookery, arts and crafts Coffee Morning & Bring & Buy activities and share your ideas.

St Luke’s Church Hall, Walmer Rd Tel: Lucy or Carly 01273 517250 Weds: 10am - 12 noon www.sussexcommunity.org.uk Coffee Pot Chyngton Methodist Church Hall French Conversation by the Fireside Alfriston Thurs: 10 - 11.30am. Assorted Mon: 7pm - 8pm. items on sale. Disabled access.

Thurs: 1pm - 2pm. Drop-in Friendly atmosphere.

Tel: 01323 891534

session for all levels. £6 per hour.

For information and bookings tel: 01323 871492 or email babette@cosmofil.com French One-to-One Conversation and Tutoring For adult beginners and improvers and GCSE level students, with former legal translator. £25 per hour. For details tel: Sarah 07446 884435 Email: sarah.rigler@clara.co.uk Growing Old Disgracefully Group Various venues 2nd Fri of month: 2 - 4pm.

Monthly activities and talks for women. For more details tel: 01323 490154

Kids Aloud Kingswell, 115-117 Vale Road (Community Church Hall) Fri: 3.45pm - 5.30pm. Free afterschool 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 Lipreading Classes Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Tues: 10am. Newcomers welcome, first two sessions free. £21 per six sessions, incl. membership of Hard of Hearing Club. Text: 07519 386035, tel: 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 Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club £1 inc 50p worth of tuck.

St James’ Trust, Blatchington First week free. Term time Road, Seaford only. Tel: 01323 896009 www.

First Friday of the month, seafordbaptistchurch.org.uk 2.15pm - 4pm. Guest speakers Mercread Youth Centre and other activities, tea and Mercread Road, Seaford biscuits, raffle (local transport may be available at a small cost) Mon: 6pm - 7pm. Seaford Youth Forum. Tues: 3.30pm - 5.30pm.

Contact: Pauline Tel: 01323 Juniors Youth Club (Year 8 & 895216 9), £1. Weds: 3.30 - 6pm. After The Havens Day Clubs for School Club (Year 6 & 7), £1.

Over 65s Thurs: 3.30pm - 5.30pm.

Kempton House, Peacehaven Mercread Youth Centre Tues: 10am-3pm, or half day.

Mercread Road, Seaford Newhaven Age Concern Club T.O.A.S.T. Girls Only Group, £1.

Weds: 10am-3pm, or half days 6.30pm - 8.30pm. Seniors Youth Care, support, friendship and respite care. Run by Age UK East Club (Year 9+), £1. For more details contact Roger Daw on Sussex.

01323 892531 Tel Nicola on 07850 987131, Lewes office 01273 476704 Bank/HSBC Retirees Group www.ageukeastsussex.org.uk Lansdowne Hotel, Eastbourne Last Thurs of month: 10.30am HIVE Youth Club Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road - 12 noon. Calling all retired members. Coffee, tea and Fri: 7.15 - 8.45pm. (School biscuits with friendly people.Tel year 7 – sixth form). Games, Mrs Doreen Woodward-Davies activities, workshops, pool, 01323 898907 table football, table tennis, Happiness Workshop Intensive Sussex Downs College, Denton Island, Newhaven Thurs: 10am - 3.30pm. Booking mandatory. Tel 01273 516032, email: healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk

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 Italian Conversation Seaford Mon: Evening. Friendly, informal group. Beginners welcome.

Tel: Helen 07519 160183 Email: htayl@yahoo.co.uk

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

Newhaven & Seaford Sea Cadets The Old Church, Chapel Street, Newhaven Mon & Fri: 7pm - 9pm (seniors) Fri: 7pm - 9pm (juniors)

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Newhaven, Peacehaven & Seaford Lions Club White Lion Hotel, Claremont Rd 4th Thurs of month: 8pm meeting. www.npslions.co.uk Probus Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Rd 2nd Tues of month: 12pm for 12.30pm lunch. Monthly meeting with 3-course meal and speaker. Tel: 01323 890418 or 897546 The Rotary Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Rd Weds: 12.45 for 1pm. Weekly meeting.

Royal Antidiluvian Order of Buffaloes The Royal British Legion, Claremont Road Sun: 3pm. Weekly meetings Tel: 01323 325121 l.dmurray@yahoo.co.uk

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 Lecture & Literary Club St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane, off Church Street Tues: 7.30 - 8.30pm. Illustrated lectures by well-known speakers on a wide range of subjects.

From Oct to March. Tel: 01323 899932 or 893270

Seaford Martello Rotary Club Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road The Royal Society of St George Mon: 7.15pm for 7.45pm.

Tel: 01323 891009 or Monthly events. England’s leading patriotic society. Contact seafordmartellorotary@gmail.com Chairman 01323 899985 or Seaford Museum & Heritage email: 514928@talktalk.net.

Society Martello Tower, Seaford Seaford Afternoon Flower Club Summer opening Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Sunday & bank hols: 11am-4pm.

Weds & Sat: 2pm-4pm.

Road Winter opening 3rd Thurs of month:1.30pm Sunday & bank hols: 11am-4pm. for a 2pm start. Talks, demos, Tel: 01323 898222 outings, etc. Past and www.seafordmuseum.co.uk new members welcome.

Seaford Quakers Membership £27 per year.

Visitors £5 inc. refreshments per Seaford Little Theatre, Steyne Rd meeting. No meeting in January. Sun: 10.30 - 11.30am. Meeting Tel: Georgie Wall 01323 490979 for worship followed by refreshments. All welcome. Tel or Sue Ward 01323 894848 Joyce Bowley on 01323 89241 Seaford Bonfire Society White Lion Hotel, Claremont Rd Seaford Social Club for Blind & Partially Sighted People First Thurs of month: 7pm.

St Peter’s Hall, Belgrave Road Membership and open 1st Thurs of month: 2-4pm. committee meeting. No Entertainment and tea. meeting in January.

Tel: ESAB 01323 832252 www.seafordbonfire.co.uk Seaford Bridge Club Downs Leisure Centre Tues:1.30 - 5pm. Duplicate bridge in a friendly atmosphere for intermediates and above.

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

Tues: 9.30am Slimming World.

3rd Weds: Klondyke Whist.

Thurs: Tea Dance/Dance Classes.

Fri & Sun: 8.15pm Bingo.

Tel: 01323 890087

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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 Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd 2nd Weds of month: 7.30pm.

Monthly speaker. All stamp collectors welcome.

Tel: 01323 890699 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

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 Seahaven (Afternoon) Trefoil Whist Drive Guild Afternoon Meeting St Thomas More Roman St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane, off Church Street Catholic Church Hall, Sutton Rd Thurs: 1.45pm. £2 inc. tea and 1st Tues of month: 2.30 biscuits. Tel: 01323 896412 4.30pm. Tel: 01323 897959 Who Let the Dads Out? Seahaven (Evening) Trefoil Guild Evening Meeting Downs Seaford Baptist Church, Leisure Centre Over 60s Club Belgrave Road 2nd Sat of month: 3rd Thurs of month: 7.30pm.

9.30am - 11.30am. For children Tel: 01323 893250 0 to 11 years with their dads, Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club granddads and male carers.

St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Tel: 01323 896009 1st Friday of month: 2.15 - 4pm.

Guest speakers and other activities, tea and biscuits, raffle. community Local transport may be available East Dean Farmers’ Market East Dean Village Hall,Village at a small cost. Contact Pauline Green Lane off Gilberts Drive 01323 895216 Weds: 10am - 12.30pm.

Southdown Bridge Club 01323 423481 60+ Club, Downs Leisure Ctr Family Learning Activities Weds: 6.30 - 9.45pm. Friendly Newhaven & Peacehaven duplicate bridge for any age.

Mon, Weds, Thurs: times Tel: 01323 892171/896236 and days vary; email for info.

Spanish Conversation & Coffee Free. Email: familylearning@ Morning Micklefield Way, sussexcommunity.org.uk Seaford www.sussexcommunity.org.uk Thurs: 10am - 11.30am.

Help with Employment & Qualified and experienced Training Opportunities teacher. £15. For more details Sussex Tel: 07504 881848 Times and days vary; email Email: pastorcita24@gmail.com for info. Free courses.

The Submariners Association Email: healthylifestyles@ (Sussex Branch) sussexcommunity.org.uk Royal British Legion Club, www.sussexcommunity.org.uk Claremont Road Local Market & Café 1st Fri of month: 7.45pm.

Clinton Centre, Clinton Place For all ex and serving Tues: 10.30am - 2.30pm. Local submariners. Tel: Harry community market and café, Summerton 01323 734132 serving light lunches. Stalls Survivors of Suicide available. For more info tel The Matthew 25 Mission, Wendy on 07883 611677 Brodie Hall, Christ Church, www.sussexmarkets@live.co.uk Seaside, Eastbourne Love Heart Community Café 2nd Mon: 7pm-8.30pm. Group Clinton Centre, Clinton Place for people affected by suicide.

Thurs: 10.30am - 12.30pm. www.sussexcommunity.org.uk Supporting people with learning Sussex Army Cadet Force difficulties through work No. 2 Platoon (Seaford) experience. All welcome.

Mercread Youth Centre, Fundraisers: raise funds and Mercread Road enhance your profile for free, Mon & Weds: 7.30 - 9.30pm. any Thursday with booked slot.

For ages 12 (school year 8) to Tel: 01273 812976 18 yrs. For further information email kevin.falconer@serfca.org Monday Coffee Mornings Seaford Little Theatre or tel: 01273 552222 4 Steyne Road Mon: 10am - 11.30am. Everyone welcome to come and enjoy a coffee/tea with biscuits.

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Newhaven Country Market Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven, BN9 9LH Thursdays: 9.45am - 1pm (2pm Easter and Christmas markets).

Homemade produce, free-range eggs, fresh fish, plants, crafts, café. Free parking, access for the disabled. Tel: 07540 199616

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

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 etc. For market stall hire tel 01273 517544 or email: newhavenmarket@outlook.com Quit51 Stop Smoking Service Seaford Medical Practice, Dane Rd Tues: 9am-6pm Fri: 9am-1pm.

One-to-one clinics. Tues: 5pm6.30pm. Quit club in a friendly group environment.

Tel: 0800 6226968 Seaford Community Garden Crouch Gardens next to the Peace Garden Weds: 9.30am - 12.30pm.

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

Sat: 10am - 12 noon.

Come and enjoy the comfort of a rest, hot drink, friendly chat.

Seaford Police Neighbourhood Policing Team Meet & Greet Downs Leisure Centre Thurs: 3.30pm Meet your local Police Community Support Officers. www.sussex.police.uk

Seaford Sweethearts WI Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd 4th Tues of month: 8pm. New members welcome. www. seafordsweetheartswi.com

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 Women’s Institute Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd Mon: 2pm - 4pm. Play reading (fortnightly).1st & 3rd Weds of month: 1.30pm - 4pm. Art Craft Chat (members only). www.esfwi.org.uk/seaford

music & drama

The Archway Blatchington Rd Tel 01323 897590 www.thearchwaygroup.com Gospelish Choir Mon: 8pm - 9.30pm. Gospel & soul-inspired music. £7 a session.

Contemporary Choir Chyngton School, Millberg Rd Weds: 12.30pm - 2pm at Archway, 8pm - 9.30pm Everything from Ellington to Supertramp. £7 per session.

Bishopstone Chorale 10a Hurdis Rd, Bishopstone Sat: 10.30-12.30pm. Small friendly group sing madrigals to songs from musicals.Tenors & basses needed.Tel: 490886 Chyngton Youth Academy of Arts and Drama St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Thurs: 4pm. Ages 5-12 Fri: 5.30pm. Ages 12-18.

For drama classes contact Ellen on 07791 081935 Concentus Choir United Reformed Church, Upperton Road, Eastbourne Mon: 7.30pm - 9.45pm. No need to read music to join this friendly choir, which regularly sings in Seaford. Tel: Evelyn 01323 643358 www.concentus-sings.com

The Downs Singers Downs 60+ Club, Sutton Crn. Weds: 10.30am - 11.30am.

Seaford Martello WI Friendly. No need to read music.

St Leonard’s Church Hall, Tel: 01323 896422 on Tues Church Lane, off Church Street 10am -12 noon, or come on 2nd Thurs of month: 7.30pm. the day.

Tel: 01273 583484, email: coraandken@sky.com

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. Contact Marian Stanley for more information on 01273 611068 or email: marianstanley43@gmail.com Michael Piraner Recorder Workshops Cross Way Church, Steyne Road 2nd Sat every month: 2pm 4.30pm. Tel: Val Underhill 01323 895230, email: val.underhill@ googlemail.com Play Readings at the Seaford Little Theatre 4 Steyne Road 1st Tues every month: 7.30pm.

Everyone welcome to join in or just listen, play readings are held in the coffee lounge. Tel: Mary 01323 351882 or email gmaryyoung@gmail.com Seaford Choral Society St Lukes Church, Walmer Rd Mon: 7.15 - 9.15pm. New singers always welcome, no experience necessary, no audition. Tel: 01323 891307, email: info@seaford-choralsociety.com www.seaford-choral-society.com

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

Very reasonable prices. New members welcome. Contact Chris on 01323 892023 Sound Baths The Yurt, Florence House, Southdown Road 1st and 3rd Tues of the month: Bathe in these lovely soothing sounds. Tel 07515 961327 Southdown Society of Recorder Players St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd 4th Sat of the month: 2 - 5pm.

Contact Maggie Jakeman, 01323 895552 or email: mjakeman@sky.com U3A Orchestra Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd Fri: 10am - 12 noon. Conductor Pat White. Tel: Phyllis Merrifield on 01323 893882 U3A Recorder Group St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Weds: 2 - 4pm. Contact Maggie Jakeman on 01323 895552

Baby & Pre-School

Ante- & Postnatal Excercise Class Downs Leisure Centre, Seaford Tues: 10.45 - 11.30am. Specialist exercise class for mums to be and new mums. Crèche on site Seaford Drum Group or baby welcome in class. Tel: The Archway, 1 Blatchington Rd 07901 683577 or 01323 490011 Tues: 7pm - 9pm. Group or email c.s.cornish@hotmail.com drumming. No experience Artsmart Pre-school Messy Play necessary, everyone welcome.

Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Tel: Jamie 07863 159742 Mon: 11am - 12pm. Drop in Seaford Little Theatre £4.50, siblings £3. Artsmart Workshop & Social Evening holiday workshops contact Ann Steyne Road on 07834 629133 or facebook Weds: 7.30 - 10pm (except during productions). Set building, Baby and Toddler Experience Seaford, Lewes and Newhaven props and backstage activities.

Classes for babies & toddlers to Tel 01323 351882 develop, learn and have fun.

Seaford Musical Theatre Tel: 07834 231971 www.the The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane babyandtoddlerexperience.co.uk Tues & Thurs: 7.30pm.

Parent and Toddler Group Rehearsals - new members St Peter’s Church Chapel Rms welcome. Tel: 01323 492240 Tues: 9 - 11am. Open to all.

Seaford Musical Theatre Juniors Buggy Walk Group The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane Gateway Café, Big Park, Weds: 6 - 8pm. Performance based learning for young people. Piddinghoe Avenue, Peacehaven Weds: 10am. Free.

Enquiries: 07710 426321 or email: paulawoolven@hotmail.com National Trust Seaford Seaford Silver Band Association (NTSA) Seaford Head School, Steyne Rd Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd Weds: 8 - 10pm. Rehearsals.

3rd Wed of month: 2.30pm.

New members welcome.

Illustrated talks on diverse Tel: 01323 892424 or subjects from October to 07740 646386 visit www.

March. Outings from spring seafordsilverband.co.uk to autumn plus other social and fundraising events. New members welcome. Visitors 127 £2.50.

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 pre-school 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 Road 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 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

Circuit Training Lewes Road Hut, Robinson Road, Newhaven Thurs: 9am - 10am. Booking mandatory. Tel 01273 516032, email: healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk Crouch Bowling Club Crouch Gardens, East Street April-Sept: Outdoor bowling.

All age groups welcome. Free coaching by qualified coaches Tel Pat: 01323 654788 www. crouchbowlingclubseaford.co.uk Denton Indoor Bowls Club Denton Island, Newhaven BN9 9BA Mon - Sun: 9am - 7pm. New members welcome. Tel 01273 514664 Expressive Creative Dance Class Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road Weds 7.15 - 8.30pm. 6 weeks £30, drop in £6. Tel Bettina on 07712 345981 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 Courses Newhaven & Hailsham Tues: times and days vary; email for info. FREE. Email: healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk www.sussexcommunity.org.uk 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 Chair Based Yoga with Brighton & Hove Albion in Seaford Osteopathic Clinic, Paignton House, Warwick Road the Community. Downs Leisure Centre, £1. Tel: 01323 892531 Tues: 1.30 - 2.30pm. Aimed at those who find floor work less Forces Fit suitable. Calming, gentle class The Salts Recreation Ground for posture, increased flexibility Mon & Weds: 7pm and relaxation. Block of 6 Sun: 10am classes £48, drop-in £10, space Free tasters available. Book permitting. Tel: 07764 188615 online at www.forcesfit.co.uk savvachristine@gmail.com

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Health Walks Martello Tower/The Salts Café 10am - 11am. Health walks, Tuesdays First Tuesday of the month from Salts Café and third from Martello Tower. All ages and abilities welcome. Free. Run

by The Conservation Volunteers.

Tel: Jennifer on 07740 899559, email j.deering@tcv.org.uk 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

Seaford: Tues: 9.30am. Tots and Tums Thurs: 9.30am. Tots & Tums Children welcome in all classes. £25 for 5. New members first 3 classes £10. www.facebook.com/ MumsFitnessUK Tel Alex 07540 551054 Outdoor Walks & Activities Various locations Informal, friendly group walks and gardening/outdoor activities in Seaford, Eastbourne and Brighton. FREE. Tel: 01273 516032 for current list. www.sussexcommunity.org.uk Pilates - Alfriston Pilates Lower Ground Floor Studio, 1-3 Dane Road Daily and evenings (except Sunday). Pilates £10, PiYo £8, Flowin’ £7.

Tel: 07903 681962. Email: alfristonpilates@btinternet.com www.alfristonpilates.com Pilates The Archway Arts Centre, Blatchington Road Tues & Thurs evenings Weds, Thurs & Fri mornings Tel Tricia 07941 922129 www.pilatesofseaford.co.uk

Pilates - Movement for Life Seaford Osteopathic Clinic, Paignton House,Warwick Road Line Dancing with the Dance Co. Mon, Weds, Thurs, Sat: daytime St Luke’s Church, Walmer Rd Thurs: evening. Classes for Thurs 9am - 10.15am. Beginners all ages and abilities daytimes followed by coffee. and Thurs evening. Back care, Tel: 07477 600096, email: Modified and Progressive Pilates. donna_steele@rocketmail.com Tel: Karen 01323 873309, email: karenmoves@gmail.com www.

Line Dancing with Studio In movementforlife-pilates.co.uk Line Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane Seaford & District Folk Dance Mon 7.30 -10pm. All levels Group Sutton Hall, Downs Downs Leisure Centre Leisure Centre, Sutton Road Thurs 9.30 - 10.30am. Absolute Mon: 7.45pm. New members beginners, 10.30am - 12pm. All welcome, first visit free. levels. Tel: 07931 930770 Tel: Judy 01323 890759 Meditation & Relaxation or Pam 01273 585551 St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Seaford Bowling Club Sat: 10 - 11am.

Chichester Road, Seaford The Archway, Blatchington Rd Outdoor bowling now closed Tues: 11am -12 noon.

Fri: 6 - 7pm. Tel: 01323 365802 until April. Short mat bowling and social activities continue or 07557 539507. through the winter. New Email: pia1807@hotmail.co.uk members very welcome.

Meditation Groups Tel: 01323 892831 Seaford www.seafordbowlingclub.org Tues: 10am-12 noon & 7pmSeaford Cricket Club 9pm. Meetings held in Ann’s Salts Recreation Ground, Park home. 1 to 1 sessions, massage Road and life coaching also available.

Junior outdoor training For further details, tel: Ann Fri: 6pm-7pm. Under 10s to 07989 294445 under 13s. 7pm-8pm. Under Mums’ Fitness Mercread 14s to under 16s. Email: Centre, Mercread Rd seanwootten@rocketmail.com Mon: 9.30am. Burn & Tone Senior outdoor training Weds: 9.30am. Burn & Tone Tues & Thurs: 6.30pm-8pm.

Fri: 9.30am. Total Toning

Email: smithjps@hotmail.com New players and beginners welcome.

Seaford Kurlers Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road, Seaford Tues: 2 - 4pm. All welcome. Tel: June Wood on 01323 895376 Seaford Netball Club Seaford Head Sports Hall Mon: 5pm-5.30pm. Starlets, age 7-9, £2.50.

5.30pm-6.30pm. Shadows, age 10-12, £3.

6.30pm-7.30pm. Shadows, age 13-15, £3.

7.30pm-9pm. Seniors, £5.

New members welcome. Tel Clare Flack: 07724 956649.

Seaford Rambling Club Various locations A varied programme of walks for active people. For details tel 01323 894370 or www.seafordrambling-club.freeola.org 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 Ground, Marine Parade Sun: 10.30am -12pm. Ages ranging from 6 to 16, a friendly but ambitious squad. Come along or tel 07818 438378

Swimming Lessons Newlands School, Eastbourne Rd Sat: Beginners: 9.15 - 9.45am, Improvers: 9.45 - 10.30am, Improver 2/advanced: 10.30 -11.15am. 6-week courses, £30.

Tel: 07989 455020 Tai Chi Peacehaven Low-cost introductory Tai Chi. Tel: 01273 516032 www.sussexcommunity.org.uk Tea Dancing Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane Thurs: 2 - 4.30pm tea dance with Peter Harvey. Tel: 01323 890087 Wave Leisure Health Walks From Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road Thurs: 10am. Tel: 01323 490011 Yoga Newhaven Tues: 10am. 60+ yoga 7pm. Pranayama and meditation Weds: 10am. Pregnancy yoga 2pm. Gentle yoga for those living with cancer, ME and heart ailments 7pm. Classical therapeutic yoga.

Thurs: 10am. Mixed abilities New yoga studio with all equipment provided. 5-week courses for small groups with highly qualified teacher.

Tel: 01273 512306

Yoga – Chair Based Yoga Seaford Osteopathic Clinic, Paignton House, Warwick Road Tues: 1.30pm - 2.30pm.

Block of 6 classes £48. Drop in Seaford Striders Running Club £10, space permitting. Maximum class size 7. For those who find From Downs Leisure Centre, floor work less suitable. Gentle Sutton Road Mon & Weds (main night): 7pm. class for posture, increased flexibility and relaxation.

All ages and abilities welcome.

Tel: Christine 07764 188615 www.seafordstriders.org.uk Email: savvachristine@gmail.com Seaford Traditional Folk Dance Yoga Classes for the Less Able Group St Peter’s Church Hall, St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Rd Belgrave Road Wed: 10.15am-12.15pm. Visitors, Thurs: 11am - 12pm. Seaford new members welcome. £4 pw. Group of Eastbourne & South Wealden Multiple Sclerosis Tel: 01323 897315 Society. Exercises on floor and Sk8school Inline Skating chair with trained yoga teacher.

Hard Football Pitch near the £4 per lesson. Tel. 01323 Salts play area, Marine Parade 492351 Weds: 10am - 11am & 4.30 5.30pm. Beginners class Learn a new skill and get fit for summer. £8 adults, £5 children. Advance booking essential. Protective gear must be worn and can be hired in advance. Skate hire £5.

Call 07988 151632 email: info@simonewells.com www.sk8school.co.uk

Yoga – In Balance Hatha Yoga The Archway, Blatchington Rd Mon: 6.15pm-7.15pm.

The Yurt, Florence House, Southdown Road Tues: 10am-11.30am.

Weds: 5.30pm-7pm & 7.15pm-8.45pm.

Small group hatha yoga sessions for all abilities.

1-2-1 yoga sessions can be

arranged. Relaxing body massage and therapeutic sports massage also available.

Tel: Sophie 07444 549859, email: inbalancesussex@gmail.com www.in-balance.org.uk Yoga – Purrfect Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Thurs: 6.20pm The Yurt at Florence House, Southdown Road Tues: 7am Weds: 11.45am and 1pm Thurs: 8.15am St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd, Seaford Mon: 8.30am beginners yoga, 9.30am. Tues: 6.30pm pregnancy and new mum yoga. 7.30pm (with Beautiful Yoga). All abilities welcome. Ante- and postnatally trained. Tel: Catherine 07901 683577. www.facebook. com/purrfectyoga or email c.s.cornish@hotmail.com Yoga – Satyam Yoga Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road 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

and workshops. Tel Therese on 07515 961327 or email: theresesaunders7@aol.com Zumba with Louise Zumba: Mercread Youth Club, Seaford Tues & Thurs 10am-11am.

Shimmy your way to fitness.

Zumba Gold: Mercread Youth Club, Seaford Tues & Thurs: 2pm-3pm. Less energetic but lots of fun.

Peacehaven RC Church Hall, Horsham Ave Weds: 11am-12 noon Tea/coffee after these classes.

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

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, Yoga – Seahaven Yoga Crouch Lane The Archway, 1 Blatchington Rd Tues: 9.30am. Tina, tel: 07711 Weds: 6.30pm, Sat: 9.30am 944254 Summerhayes Centre, Marshall Tues: 5.30pm & 7.30pm.

Lane, Newhaven Tina, tel: 07711 944254 Tues & Thurs: 6.15pm.

Chyngton Methodist Church, The Anahata Health Clinic Millberg Road 119/120 Edward St, Brighton Thurs: 5.30pm & 7.30pm.

Weds: 10.45 - 11.45am.

Emma, tel: 07790 214806 The Yurt, Florence House, Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Southdown Road, Seaford Weds: 7.30pm. Tina, tel: 07711 Thurs: 12.30pm & 2.30pm 944254 (booking essential).

Weight Loss Challenge Gentle traditional yoga suitable & Wellness Club for all. Tel 07983 622840/01323 WellnessWorks, Seaford 892638 seahavenyoga@ Fri: 11am. £35 for 12 weeks. btinternet.com Free private consultation by www.seahavenyoga.co.uk appointment. Tel 01323 897671 Yoga – Smile Yoga Herbalife Healthy Breakfast & Seaford, Newhaven & Peacehaven Sampling Free. Tel 01323 897671 See website for schedule.

Skin Care Workshop www.smileyoga.co.uk & Facial Free. Tel 01323 897671 email: diana@smileyoga.co.uk Weight Watchers Yoga with Therese 60+ Club, Downs Leisure Ctr The Yurt, Florence House, Sutton Road Southdown Road Mon: 9.45am. Join us and relax Mon: 9.30am - 11am with a cup of coffee or tea.

Thurs: 6pm - 7.30pm & Seaford Baptist Church, 7.30pm - 9pm Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road Belgrave Road Weds: 5.45pm. Come along Mon: 6.30pm - 8pm and learn about Smart Points.

Weds: 10am - 11.30am Contact Sally on 07758 653851, Bishopstone Village Hall email: sallyevans@weightThurs: 10.30am - 12 noon watchers.co.uk Also regular sound baths

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CLOSE TO COUNTRYSIDE £275,000 A 2 bedroom terrace bungalow set within this highly desired private manor estate conversion and located within the south east quarter of Seaford. Kitchen, sitting/dining room, bathroom, garage.

Gas fired central heating, superbly kept attractive grounds and gardens.

Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the tranquil setting.

SEAFORD’S BEST KEPT SECRET From £281,500 We are delighted to be associated with Hortsley, exclusively for people over sixty. Tucked away in the heart of Seaford, Hortsley is a charming collection of 38 prestige one and two bedroom apartments, just moments from the sea. The architects have designed the building to complement local architecture and take advantage of the coastal views.

BLATCHINGTON HILL £499,950 An immaculately presented 3 bedroom detached house affording a high degree of privacy, light and space. Kitchen/ breakfast room, dual aspect living room with woodburner, dining room, study, generous hallway, bathroom with separate shower, garage. Gas fired central heating, private gardens to 3 sides, uPVC soffits/fascias and double glazing.

150ft REAR GARDEN £550,000 An individual detached character house set in a quarter acre garden plot enjoying a southerly aspect to the rear.

4 Bedrooms, Living Room, Dining Room, Study, Kitchen, Utility Room, Garden Store Room, Loft Room, Bathroom, Separate WC, Cloakroom/ WC. Garage.

GENEROUS GARDENS £350,000 An extended, well maintained detached bungalow set in good sized gardens to three sides. Slightly elevated with distant views over the town to Seaford head and the sea. 3 bedrooms plus study, sitting room and dining hall.

Refitted kitchen and bathroom. Garage.

SOUGHT AFTER FIRLE ROAD £725,000 A delightful character house set in large private gardens in sought after Firle Road. Few minutes’ walk of Blatchington golf course and countryside walks. 4 bedrooms, master en-suite, family shower room, three reception rooms plus conservatory, kitchen and sun/utility room. Garage.