Seaford Scene June 2019

SEAFORD Scene June 2019 Issue 146

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

Seaford Music Society Gala Concert Sussex Day Celebrations

Mayor ’s Open Garden Trail Seaford Motorfest Veterans & Armed Forces Day Distributed free each month to homes and businesses in Seaford

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to the June issue of Seaford Scene.

June is bustin’ out all over, so the song goes and so is Seaford, bursting at the seams with all sorts of events and activities throughout this month! There are beautiful open gardens all raising funds for charities including the Mayor’s Open Garden Trail on 9th June, see page 14. The Sussex Day celebrations are on the 16th, see page 76, whilst on 29th it’s the Veterans & Armed Forces Day (more details on page 6) as well as the Summer Festival at St Peter’s Church on both the 29th and 30th (see page 73). It’s also Seaford Motorfest on the 23rd (page 36) and Seaford Half Marathon on the 30th (page 132).

Music-wise, Seaford Musical Theatre is putting on Sister Act The Musical (page 38), whilst the Corelli Ensemble have their Gala Concert (page 28) and Concentus Sings (page 60). Walking Netball has arrived in Seaford and will be played over the summer (see page 135), or how about outdoor table tennis? Find out where you can play on page 118. Don’t forget it’s Father’s Day on the 16th and make the most of the longest day of the year on Friday 21st. All this and much more in the What’s On pages, 136 to 146. Enjoy your June!

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Front cover: Mayor’s Open Garden Trail – Kedale Road

4 Seaford Splash!

6 Veterans & Armed Forces Day 8 Seaford Photographic Society 12 Plastic Free Seaford 14 Mayor’s Open Garden Trail 16 Cycle Seahaven 19 A View From The Potting Shed 23 Seaford Community Garden 24 Gardening Opening 26 Seaford Tree Wardens 28 Seaford Evening Flower Club 28 Corelli Ensemble Concert 32 High Trees Open Garden 36 Seaford Motorfest 38 Sister Act – The Musical 40 Sussex Arts Collective 42 Landmark II Exhibition at The Crypt 47 Seaford Afternoon Flower Club 49 Seaford Music Society 50 Clifden House 52 Scam Awareness 54 The House on the Cliff 59 Newberry Tully 60 Concentus ‘Sings’ 62 Who’s Who in Seaford?

65 East Blatchington Lectures 69 Garden Centre Supports School

Gardening Club 73 MP and Town Crier to Open Summer Festival 74 Seaford Stamp & Postcard Club 76 Sussex Day Celebrations 82 Rotary Club of Seaford 84 Seaford Seafront: Doggie Dos & Don’ts 87 Bishopstone May Fayre 88 Royal Society of St George 90 Neighbourhood Watch Roundup 92 Refill Seaford and Newhaven 97 Making Seaford an Even Better Place 98 Seaford U3A News 98 CTLA Hosts Easter Lunch 100 Seaford Choral Society 105 Rotary Supports Youth Counselling Charity 110 Probus Club of Seaford 112 West View Beach Huts 116 Inner Wheel Club of Seaford 118 Two Brand New Outdoor Table Tennis

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124 Martello Rotary Club 128 Sussex Wildlife Trust 129 Lewes District Citizens Advice 133 Seaford Striders – Couch to 5K 134 Seaford Kurlers 135 Walking Netball Arrives in Seaford 136 What’s On in Seaford in June?

147 Index of Businesses

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veterans & armed forces day Veterans and Armed Forces Day for the District of Lewes and surrounding towns and villages is being arranged for Saturday 29th June at the Martello Fields, Seaford. The organisers, a joint committee consisting of the Seahaven Branch, The Royal Society of St George, Seaford Town Council and the Seaford Branch of The Royal British Legion have introduced a new feature this year. It is a parade through Seaford starting at midday in Place Lane and ending at the Martello Fields.

The Martello Fields will be open (free of charge) from 11am where visitors can visit a variety of stalls and watch displays in the arena. Just before 12.30pm, the parade, led by the Surrey and Sussex Drum and Bugle Corps, with Standards, Veterans and Cadets will arrive

at the Arena for the Inspection. It will have left Place Lane, at noon, turned right into Broad Street, turned right into the High Street then advanced along the Causeway to the Sea Front, pausing before reaching the Martello Tower Saluting Base to allow more veterans to join the parade. The Salute will be taken by a Deputy Lieutenant for East Sussex, the Mayor of Seaford and Vice President of the Seahaven Branch RSSG. There will be military vehicles and plenty to see on the day, and Seaford Martello Rotary Club will be present with their Tavern in a Tent.

This is a special day in the District’s calendar when everyone’s attendance shows support for those who do and who have defended our shores. Collections will be made on the day for the nominated Armed Forces Charity, which this year is The Royal British Legion.

Photos: Veterans & Armed Forces Day 2018.

Poppy – Thanks Seaford Branch of The Royal British Legion wishes to thank all those who supported the 2018 Poppy Appeal, both those who contributed and those who collected. All monies raised go towards the ‘Legions’ Welfare Fund, helping the serving and ex-service personnel, their families and dependants.

A total of more than £16,000 was raised, and this reflects the generosity of the town’s people.

The Branch is seeking a new Poppy Organiser(s) to take on this challenging, but very satisfying role.

The current organiser, Mrs Julie Jupp, is into her 25th year as both collector and organiser. The new volunteer(s) will be well supported into the position, which is a Royal British Legion appointment, and mostly does not require committee work.

Ken Jupp, Branch Chairman 01323 491329

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29th June Running Order 2019 11.00 Opening Ceremony 11.10 ‘Pop Up’ Singers 11.30 Marshall Calls Parade 12.00 Parade Asembles (Place Lane) 12.15 Saluting Party assemble Martello Tower 12.30 March past 12.45 Inspection of Parade 13.00 Parade Dismisses/speeches 13.10 Sussex and Surrey Drum & Bugle Corp 13.40 Tug of War 14.00 Close

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Arts and cultural events in the Seaford area Welcome to the latest update on what’s going on in our vibrant town, compiled by Andrea Hargreaves.

Cinema

Cinema returns to the Barn on Friday 21st June at 7.30pm with Leave No Trace (12A). Based on the Peter Rock novel My Abandonment, this acclaimed drama is about a war veteran father and his 13-year-old daughter who are living an ideal existence in an urban park until a mistake derails their lives. On Thursday 27th June at 7pm Andrea Levy’s novel Small Island, about the outcomes of journeys from Jamaica to the UK through World War II to 1948 when the Windrush docked, comes to life in an NT Live production. The following day, at 7.30pm, the cinema is showing Xavier Beauvois’ The Guardians (Les Gardiennes) (15), a gritty drama about a woman who hires an orphan to help out on the family farm during World War I. Tickets from the Tourist Information Centre in Church Street, online at www.seafordcinema. org or on the door.

Music

Terry Seabrook’s T-Rio is playing jazzy rhythms from South America and Cuba when he guests at Neal Richardson’s Splash Point Jazz Club on Wednesday 5th June at The View, Seaford Head Golf Club, 7pm. The Corelli Ensemble is playing at Seaford Baptist Church on Sunday 9th June at 4pm, the concert featuring a performance of Flint – celebrating Sussex countryside – a work specially composed for the Corellis by Ed Hughes and supported by the Ralph Vaughan Williams Trust. Guitarist Paul Gregory is playing Vivaldi’s Guitar Concerto in A and the programme concludes with Grieg’s Holberg Suite. Tickets from the TIC. Concentus are in concert at the Baptist Church, Belgrave Road on Saturday 15th June at 7pm when they will be joined by the Lewes, Glynde and Beddingham Brass. More

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details on www. concentus-sings. com. On Sunday 16th June, Archway Choirs’ Jane Reeves is singing jazz to raise money for The Youth Counselling Project at a summer event starting at 5.30pm at Florence House. Tickets are £20 including supper.

Tickets are available from the Tourist Information Centre. On Saturday 22nd June go to the Barn to hear Cellophane Flowers, 7.30pm, when Alex Eberhard, Lucy Pickering and Rachel Myers will be singing Beatles’ compositions.Tickets are available from the Tourist Information Centre or online at www.cellophaneflowers. co.uk (£1 booking fee applies). World-renowned pianist Melvyn Tan is playing at Seaford Music Society’s Gala Concert at St Leonard’s Church on Saturday 29th June at 7.30pm. He is joined by violinist Ruth Rogers and cellist Sebastian Comberti. Tan is playing Debussy’s La Mer and Images as well as a Beethoven Trio Op 11, Schubert’s Notturno, 2 Impromptus Op 99 and Ravel’s Sonata for violin and piano.

Art

Sue and Malcolm Davidson at No. 21 Church Street are opening their new gallery for the first show of their first season, on Thursday 6th June. For more go to www. studioplusgallery.com. Making Waves starts next door at The Crypt Gallery on Saturday 8th, continuing until Thursday 13th June. It is to include paintings, sculpture, jewellery and installation art and promises to be fun. In the Studio gallery the current Collections exhibition continues, with the addition of a Collections Plus show in all galleries from 22nd to 30th June.

Musical drama

Seaford Musical Society is staging Sister Act at the Barn Theatre in Saxon Lane from Friday 7th June until Saturday 15th June, with evening performances at 7.30pm from 7th to 9th and 13th to 15th June and at 2.30pm on 8th, 9th and 15th June. Tickets are available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/thebarntheatre.

Are you putting on an arts event in the town? For a possible mention in this diary contact Andrea at andylouhargreaves@icloud.com at least a week before issue deadline.

Photos (from top): The Guardians (Les Gardiennes) and ‘Leave No Trace’, at Seaford Community Cinema.

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Seaford Photographic Society The Kent County Photographic Association (KCPA) held its Annual Exhibition at Creek Creative gallery in Faversham in May, with around 600 photographs on display. These had been selected from over 2,100 entries from members of the 50 photographic clubs in the Kent, Southeast London and East Sussex area.

As always, the standard was very high. This is a great opportunity for members of individual clubs to see how their work compares to some of the best amateur photography in the wider region. Four photographers from Seaford Photographic Society had a total 21 of images accepted this year – Jack Taylor EFIAP DPAGB (8), Gary Carter CPAGB (6), Colin Mitchell (4) and Chris Dawson (3). Particular congratulations to Jack Taylor who won two Ribbon Awards for his striking black and white images, which were all about light and texture. Chris Dawson also won a Ribbon Award in the Nature section for his print of a female stonechat taken at Tide Mills, and Gary Carter was awarded a Highly Commended for his monochrome photo of London’s Lloyds Building at night.

Andy Smith was the judge this year for the fifth and final round of the season-long Print League competition and in the Standard group Lisbet Clancy did well, scoring the only 20/20.

There were 21 entries in the Advanced group, with Jennie Edwards and Janice Hewitt scoring 20s for their nature prints, and Chris Dawson for his image of Newhaven in a storm. April also saw the final round of the PDI League

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for Projected Digital Images. This was Judged

by June Sharpe LRPS who provided lots of positive and constructive feedback on the images, which was much appreciated by members.

In the Standard Group a monochrome image of a lion by Anna-Marie Armstrong did particularly well, as did a very artistic image from Peter Cavanagh (the judge said it reminded her of a charcoal drawing), both scoring 20s. Carol Adam, Thelma Long and Chris Dawson each achieved maximum 20/20 scores in the Advanced Group. Details of the overall league winners will be in next month’s newsletter, following the AGM and Awards evening.

In addition to our usual Friday evening meetings Jack Taylor gave a series of four detailed lectures on using Photoshop, Lightroom and other photo processing software. Subjects included the use of layers in Photoshop to produce composite images, and how to get the best possible print quality. Jack’s talks are always very popular and these were open to members of other clubs as well.

The final meeting of the month featured Tim King presenting another of his popular YouTube video evenings. Subjects covered included how you can use any ordinary lens for macro or close-up photography, and lighting for still life and table-top photography.

We are now in our summer break and the new season starts on 6th September. Next month’s newsletter will feature the results of the Print of the Year and PDI of the Year competitions and presentation of the trophies for all the year’s competition winners.

Photos (from top): KCPA Annual Exhibition Award Winners: ‘Blind Light’ by Jack Taylor (Ribbon Award); ‘Lloyds at Night’

by Gary Carter (Highly Commended Award). PDI League Round 5 Advanced Group 20/20: ‘Piggy in the Middle’

by Thelma Long. Print League Round 5 Advanced Group 20/20: Port in a Storm’ by Chris Dawson.

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Plastic Free Seaford

seaford launches comeback cup

May Bank Holiday Monday saw Seaford pioneer a deposit return scheme on reusable take-away coffee cups.

The ‘Comeback Cup’ is being trialled at Steamworks, bar and bake house in Seaford, in a bid to help local commuters and Steamworks customers ditch single use coffee cups.

Seaford born Artist and ocean activist, Caroline Bond, presented the idea of the ‘Comeback Cup’ to Claire Sumners, Lead for Plastic Free Seaford and Regional Rep for Surfers Against Sewage charity who are leading the nationwide plastic free communities campaign.

Claire along with local campaigner Fran Chorlton, was delighted to help drum up interest to trial the idea. ‘We are delighted that seaford will be the first town to trial this deposit return idea, and we are really hoping the community give it a go and see if it could be something rolled out in other towns on the South Coast’.

Steamworks were extremely enthusiastic to host the ‘Comeback Cup’ in the café hours of their business from the station concourse. It was this proximity to Seaford’s commuting public that made them the perfect candidate to trial the cup scheme. Caroline approached the bar and bake house with the proposal and was delighted when the Steamworks gave the scheme the thumbs up.

‘The environment needs our help, and ditching single use plastic is a great step in the right direction. Commuters regularly grab a cup of coffee on the go, many not owning or forgetting their reusable cup, we wanted to bridge that gap and provide a solution.’

30 cups were generously donated to the campaign after Matt Vincent, owner of Brighton-based planet friendly brand, ecolunchware, saw Caroline’s TEDx Talk at the Brighton dome at the end of last year. The cups are made from rice and are a sustainable alternative to plastic cups. ‘We are so grateful for the generosity shown by ecolunchware. Without their donation and backing,

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this trial could not have gone ahead. If more businesses acted for planet, not for profit, and helped local campaigns like ours, just think of the positive knock on effect it would have.’

The ‘Comeback Cups’ are available from The Steamworks for a deposit of just £3, and deciding to keep it and swap the bad habit of consuming single use cups is genuinely encouraged. ‘If we can get the seaford commuters to change their habits it’s a win for the environment. We want to help our town to make better choices for the planet by making a greener lifestyle affordable to everyone. It’s not about telling people off for doing something wrong, it’s about giving everyone the option to change and adapt in a way that benefits us all, says Caroline. Caroline’s TEDx talk really pushed her to her limits, ‘ I’ve never done any form of public speaking before in my life because of anxiety problems but to speak about plastic alternatives to over 1,500 people was an opportunity I couldn’t miss, and an opportunity that opened the door for the Comeback Cup to become a reality’, she added.

The Cup is being launched to tie in with Steamworks’ launch of their new local coffee roasters, Edgcumbes of Arundel, as well as the Plastic Free Seaford’s reusable cup discount campaign. Seaford’s independent cafés are being asked to offer a discount of their choice if customers bring their own takeaway cup. ‘It’s truly remarkable how well the coffee shops received the idea, and really shows a level of care for our local environment and a genuine commitment for positive change. I’m totally thrilled to be working with Claire from Plastic Free Seaford and helping build a plastic free community’, says Caroline.

To find out where to grab your discounted takeaway coffee, just look out for the discount coffee cup sign in the café windows, ask inside or check out the Plastic Free Seaford Facebook or @plasticfreeseaford Instagram page for a list of participating businesses. Caroline’s TEDx talk is available to view from TED.com Photos (from top): Caroline and Harvard from The Steamworks with the ‘Comeback Cup’; Harvard with Claire Sumner.

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mayor’s open garden trail

Sunday, 9th June

Once again Steve and Sava, owners of Seaford café Pomegranate, have very generously agreed to sponsor the 2019, 8th annual Mayor’s Open Garden Trail.

Trail organiser, Geoff Stonebanks says, ‘The Mayor, Town Council and myself are all extremely grateful to Pomegranate for sponsoring this year’s trail yet again! There will be seven gardens opening their gates on the 9th June. This year, two of them are returning gardens and five are old favourites.’

At time of printing, it is not known who will

succeed Cllr Linda Wallraven as the new Mayor of the town, nor indeed do we know what charities will be chosen by her successor. In the eight years the trail has been running, over £14,000 has been raised for small, local charities selected by the incumbent Mayor.

Watch out for those chosen for 2019.

As usual, the trail will be opened by the Mayor at Driftwood, 4 Marine Drive, at 11am on the 9th June.

Entry to the trail will be £6 and tickets can be purchased in the first garden visited. If you just want to just see 1 garden, then pay the garden owner £2 on arrival. Three of the gardens will be serving delicious home-made tea and cakes too.

This year there is a special treat. The Sussex Wildlife Trust is working in conjunction with Clare Mayers, in her garden in Kedale Road. Go and find out all about the wonderful creatures that live in Clare’s beautiful garden and learn how you can attract more wildlife to your garden. There will be various wildlife events throughout the day. They’ll be opening a moth trap in the morning, going on bug safaris, making bee hotels and much more. Full details of Clare’s garden events can be found on the Sussex Wildlife Trust website too. Trail tickets will not be on sale at Kedale Road and entry to this garden only will be by donation at the gate for Mayor’s charities. All other six gardens will be selling the trail tickets.

For full details of the event, garden locations and maps on the trail visit: www.mayorsopengarden.co.uk Photos from top: Kedale Road; Lavender Cottage; 27 Alfriston Park.

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Cycle Seahaven

A year of cycling

Cycle Seahaven made the most of the brilliant sunshine that basked the Sussex Coast over the Easter weekend, with a record number of rides and events.

Easter Saturday

Our Annual Easter Egg Hunt in Friston Forest was our best yet. A record 66 riders congregated in the Forest for a bike ride, complete with games and chocolate eggs! This event was open to members and nonmembers and had something for children of all ages (especially those going by the name of ‘Dad’!). The youngest was just aged 1 and enjoyed the ride in a trailer, with children as young as four going by pedal power. With egg ’n’ spoon and sack races galore, great fun was had by all before they left, taking up the length of the A259 between the Forest and Exceat Bridge. Apologies for anyone caught up in the delay, though judging by the waves and smiles, it was not too long a delay and was a lovely sight to see. We also saw a very busy Dr Bike session and fixed 14 bikes for the community and helped raise £65 towards Cycling Without Age – Seaford chapter, which has also been making the most of the great weather. Dr Bike is held on the first Saturday of each month at Seaford Police Station, so next session is on 1st June. However, there is a slight change of plan in July, when we will be at the RNLI fêe in Newhaven from 12 noon to 4pm.

Following on from Dr Bike saw the first of our rides within our Ride the Downs project. This was an introduction ride and the riders enjoyed learning and enhancing some basic skills on their bikes. A variety of levels of rides are available and can be found on our

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website under the Ride the Downs Project, so you can all come and enjoy the sunshine!

Easter Sunday

Big applause to some of our Road Touring Riders – nine members conquered Sussex’s most notorious climb – Ditchling Beacon.

Several of the group had never previously managed a ‘non-stop to the top’ before; it would be a fair comment to say that some anxiety was expressed and some self-motivational words were heard at the base of the climb. Cycling this big hill is a fair effort by any standards, and to have done so in the scorching heat, deserves extra recognition. Tourers ride every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, weather permitting.

All types of cyclists are welcome on whatever bike you choose to ride, although it is easier on a road bike. We ask only that you can average about 12.5mph whilst cycling.

Easter Monday

The Moutain Bikers (MTBs) never let the weather deter them – come rain, sleet and snow they are out – but sunshine definitely is the preferred option. Nothing beats climbing to the top of a hill to admire the far reaching views with a warm breeze brushing across your face. Our MTBs enjoyed the views from Birling Gap and Butts Brow, all the way through to Alfriston and Saltdean, before making their way home to Seaford.

Membership starts from just £7 per year with no restriction on rides or events, plus discounts with local businesses. Alternatively, come and join us for up to three rides to see if it’s for you or join us on our Ride the Downs project where no membership is required, but we do ask that you pre-register. Details of all our rides and events can be found on our website www. cycleseahaven.org.uk. Many thanks to Dave Sutton for our Tourers report and Ellie E for capturing the cyclists taking over the road at Easter.

Photos (from top) Easter roadies; Easter ride along A259; Easter MTBs; Dads’ race.

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as one of England’s greatest gardeners. He was the designer of over 170 parks and gardens, many of which still exist today and from where ideas for our own gardens can be sourced. Enjoy your summer garden!

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JOBS TO DO IN june

3With the lack of rain, remember not to cut the

lawn too short, no need to water it as when rain does come it will recover quickly.

3Remove all the yellowed leaves of daffodils and other spring bulbs then plant some summer bedding in the space.

3Check gooseberry bushes for sawfly, their eggs are laid on the underside of the leaves, emerging as caterpillars. Remove immediately otherwise the bush will be defoliated.

3Fill spare terracotta pots every two weeks or so with multi-purpose compost and sow salad leaves – they will grow quickly for a regular supply.

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e are halfway through the year with summer approaching, already gardens are having to be watered due to lack of rain, lawns aren’t growing much so minimal if any mowing is needed at present. The word ‘lawn’ derives from the word ‘landa’ meaning heath, barren land or clearing from the ancient Celtic language originally spoken in Britain. Medieval settlements needed land for grazing livestock and fields were used for agriculture. In 1540 ‘landa’ became ‘laune’ and eventually ‘lawn’ meaning a grassed enclosure. These enclosures became popular and valued with the aristocracy. The damp climate of Western Europe made lawns possible to grow and manage, although they did not become part of gardens in other regions until much later. It was not until the 17th and 18th centuries that the lawn became a more social area, meadow plants such as camomile were grown, then the closely cut lawn became popular.

However much of the grassland continued to be used as pasture for animals. Lawns were managed by scything and shearing, which was very labour intensive until lawn mowers were invented in 1830. Landscaping followed and became the norm with the help of such people as Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown, remembered to d

dandelion

The dandelion is a persistent weed that will always appear where you don’t want it, the lawn being a popular place for it to grow. It has a history and is believed to date back to Ancient Rome and the Anglo Saxons. It was used medicinally in the 10th and 11th centuries, and first appeared in European history in the 13th century and, used by the Welsh.

The name dandelion is taken from a French word ‘dent de lion’ which refers to its coarsely toothed leaves. While it is looked upon as a weed, it does have some beneficial uses. Its wide- spreading roots loosen hard packed soil, aerating it and helping to reduce erosion. It also accumulates useful chemicals in to the soil and attracts pollinators which collect the nectar. Trying to remove dandelions from your lawn can be difficult. The roots can go down very deep so perhaps we can learn to appreciate them for what they are. Removing the flower head before it changes into the puff ball will avoid the seeds being spread everywhere!

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Amid the glories of a Seaford spring and all those burgeoning blossoms it’s all too easy to forget the veg, but that would be a great mistake and now is the perfect time to see the veg team’s efforts, er, starting to bear fruit.

At the beginning of last month Bill, our volunteer in charge of the vegetable plots was to be seen crouched over a raised bed carefully sowing dwarf beans six to eight inches apart, next to carrots already showing healthy green shoots, and white onions, their leaves pointing to the blue sky – yes, the sun always seems to be shining on Wednesday mornings in our lovely garden at the Crouch.

Elsewhere salad stuff and courgettes have been planted under cloches, and radishes were showing ruby red just above the soil already.

Volunteers, we find, tend to fit one of three categories: life-long gardeners, those who no longer have a garden and miss gardening, or those who have no experience and want to learn. Bill says he is one of the last group, having only come to horticulture five years ago. Well, all we can say is that he must be a very fast learner. ‘I can’t remember the names of plants,’ he said modestly, ‘so vegetables are easier, and I do like to see results reasonably quickly.’ Herb guru Bob is experimenting with new varieties and in the poly tunnel was nurturing Red Orach, a hardy annual which grows to a metre high. ‘Use it young in salads, or when it is older cook it like spinach,’ he advised.

Meanwhile what was new volunteer Susan up to with a mass of timber? She had joined another work team

with Abdul and Bill and explained that they were sawing up stakes with which to protect the broad beans, currently in a wire cage, from wind damage. Behind the broad beans the raspberries were coming up as they do so faithfully each summer, against their backdrop of the wildlife pond.

And back in the poly tunnel some tomato plants that Allison had brought in the previous week as tiny babies had already grown a foot and were ready for planting in the prepared soil.

So when you visit the garden for the Mayor’s Trail on Sunday 9th June and the Macmillan Trail on Saturday 27th July spare a moment from admiring the flowers to look at the herbs in the far corner as you come in, the salad leaves and the veg on either side of the poly tunnel. Hopefully the products of the veg team’s labours will be on sale on Saturday as well as Wednesday mornings from July.

Watch this space and see you soon for a Seaford Community Garden welcome.

The Garden Team Photos (from top): a little bit of the Mediterranean despite its name as this Scilla peruviana reveals its deep blue flowers; Veronica brews up for tea break; Bill bends to sow dwarf beans; if it’s June it must be roses; Bob shows off his lovage.

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garden opening

Hosted by Michael & Pippa Logan 31 Sutton Avenue, Seaford. 01323 491566

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Don’t miss the only public opening this year of The Long House’s celebrated one-acre garden on Thursday 20th June. Open from 11 till 5, we’ll be serving light lunches and later, tea and the best cakes in Sussex.

If you’ve not been before our visitors have compared the garden for romance, atmosphere and cottage garden planting to Great Dixter and Sissinghurst.

Lavenders, hollyhocks, roses, a wild flower meadow, a long perennial border full of old favourites and interesting unusual plants, a water folly and a pond are just some of the features.

Visitors to The Long House get both a surprise and a bonus when they come to our garden because Westdean is one of the South Downs National Park’s best kept secrets: a charming medieval hamlet with a 12th Century church, a 13th Century parsonage and a handful of picturesque houses all tucked away in a small valley. So you can enjoy not only our garden but a gentle amble around West Dean as well.

Admission £6, children free. No dogs. Plants for sale.

Free parking in the village. Proceeds to All Saints Church, West Dean and village funds.

For a preview of our garden have a look at our comprehensive website, full of excellent photos, visit www.thelonghousegarden.co.uk.

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Party

Sunday 7th July 2019 11.30am - 5.00pm Tombola - Raffle - Plants - Cakes 12.30 - 1.30pm Seaford Head School Band 2.30pm - 4.00pm Seaford Silver Band Ploughmans Lunch

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This is our 15th & Final Charity Garden Party.

Over the years we have raised approximately £40,000 for good causes, thanks to the generosity and support of the community.

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A big part of what the Seaford Tree Wardens do is taking care of the young trees that we have already planted, to make sure they grow as strong and healthy as they possibly can.

Now that with the help and support of Seaford residents, we have planted several hundred young trees in the town, making sure that every one of these trees gets tended to at least once per year in the first years of life, is no mean feat.

To help with this we have started running regular tree TLC community sessions.

Twice per month, on the first Saturday and third Tuesday of every month, weather permitting, Seaford Tree Wardens have been meeting with town residents, to carry out basic tree care on our town’s young trees.

Anyone is welcome at these sessions, and they have proved to be great fun, with a real sense of bringing community together in the fresh air, all working together to beautify our environment.

The sessions last for two hours, and you don’t need to have any prior knowledge of trees or gardening as we can show you what to do. We provide tools to use, although if you can bring your own that is great too. If you’d like to join a session, you can check when and where we are next meeting, on our Facebook page (Seaford Tree Wardens) or our website: seafordtreewardens.wordpress.com

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Saturday 6th July 10am - 12 noon & 2pm - 4.30pm

One of our club members is kindly opening her garden at 6 Victor Close, Seaford, BN25 2JQ in support of our club. In past years the garden has been open for the Seaford Mayor’s Trail and the Macmillan Coastal Trail organised by Geoff Stonebanks.

The garden will be open for two sessions, one in the morning 10am to 12 noon, and again in the afternoon 2pm to 4pm. Entry is £5 per session to include tea/coffee and a scone or cake.There will be a trail of flower arrangements by club members through this lovely terraced garden.

There will also be a good selection on the plant stall, and a tempting tombola. If you visit in the afternoon then the Pop-Up Singers will be providing entertainment at 3pm.

If you like visiting open gardens, admire flower arrangements, or enjoy a cuppa and a selection of cakes then the members of Seaford Evening Flower Club look forward to seeing you at this their club’s fundraising event.

The club now in its 39th year meets on the first Thursday of each month at St. Luke’s Church, Walmer Road, Seaford, 7 for 7.30pm and enjoys visits from demonstrators, club workshops, competition nights and talks. Further information regarding the ‘Open Garden’ or visiting on a club night, please contact Mrs Mary Blair 01273 515468. If you have a love of flowers then this club is for you.

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corelli ensemble concert

Sunday, 9th June, 4pm Seaford Baptist Church The Corelli Ensemble will be playing the final concert of the season featuring Sussex Composers, on Sunday 9th June at 4pm in Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road, BN25 2EE.

Corelli Guest Guitarist This exciting concert features Paul Gregory a performance of ‘Flint’, a work specially composed for the Corelli Ensemble by the talented composer, Ed Hughes, and supported by the Ralph Vaughan Williams Trust. ‘Flint’ celebrates our beautiful Sussex landscape, with sharp musical lines contrasted with smooth curving melodies, intertwined with traditional Sussex Folksong. The Corelli Ensemble is also delighted to welcome back the prize-winning guitarist, Paul Gregory, who will be performing Vivaldi’s uplifting Guitar Concerto in A, and the programme concludes with Grieg’s joyful Holberg Suite.

The concert will last an hour, followed by refreshments and an opportunity to meet the players, composer, and other audience members. So come along and hear the wonderful new composition by Ed Hughes, and enjoy the beauty of live Classical music with the Corelli Ensemble.

Tickets can be purchased at the special price of £10 through Seaford Tourist Information Centre, or pre-reserved through our website corelliensemble. co.uk. Tickets are also available on the door for £12.

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Susan says, ‘Like many families, we have firsthand experience caring for relatives living with dementia. We are fortunate that by sharing our love of gardening with others, we are able to raise funds to contribute to research that hopefully will cure this dreadful disease.’

High Trees Garden in Seaford will be opening its gates again this year on Saturday 29th June to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Research UK. Garden owners, Susan and Tony Luckin, have been opening their garden since 2013 for charitable causes. The garden raised a total of £1,300 for charity in 2018, with £875 raised for Alzheimer’s Research UK.

Ian Wilson, Executive Director of Fundraising and Communications at Alzheimer’s Research UK said: ‘We are so grateful to Susan and Tony for supporting Alzheimer’s Research UK once again by opening up their beautiful garden. Dementia affects a significant proportion of the population, yet wonderful fundraising efforts such as this will help us to deliver those lifechanging research breakthroughs for people with dementia.’

Saturday, 29th June, 11am - 4pm High Trees, 83 Firle Road, Seaford, BN25 2JA Adults £6 (including tea and cake), children free

Visitors will be able to enjoy the beautiful gardens, secret woodland and serene koi pond, as well as discovering a brand new feature for 2019. ‘We like to add something new to the garden each year to provide interest and a new focal point to attract regular visitors,’ says Tony. Tea and delicious homemade cakes will be baked once again by Dominic Avey, Young Mayor of Seaford, which proved a huge success in 2018. There will also be plants and homemade cards for sale, and a raffle.

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Photos: High Trees Garden in Seaford.

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Seaford Motorfest For the 5th Year running Seaford Motorfest hits Martello Fields and the Eastern Promenade (Café to Splash Point) On Sunday 23rd June From 11am until 5pm Motorfest is a free family specialist motoring event featuring classic, American, custom and vintage cars, motorbikes, scooters, trikes, fun fair, beer tent, business and local trade Stalls, hot food, drink and amazing live bands who give their time for free.

Motorfest is put on for you by SEAFORD COMMUNITY EVENTS COMMITTEE and with the help of our sponsors. Our main sponsor this year is G&B Building Services Ltd who cover all aspects of electrical works: Domestic, Industrial, Commercial, Boiler Control Wiring (07546 922262). We would also like to thank Seaford Town Council for their ongoing support – without their help our event would struggle to go ahead. Any money raised after event cost, we have donated to other charities such as CTLA, Seahaven Storehouse, Seaford Lifeguards, Young Mayors defibrillators campaign, Waifs and Strays Dog rescue, RNLI, and there will be more charities this year.

The Bikes will be riding in from Newhaven, leaving the side road at McDonalds Car Park at 11.30am. We have a procession route map in our programme that will be available from the tourist information centre in Church Street and various other shops as well as given out on the day.

If you wish to take part by bringing along your classic/ vintage/custom car in our show, please come along on the day and with weather permitting the cars will be on display in the field this year. All cars to be stationary before 10.30am for the show to start at 11am.

There will be prizes for the best vintage car, custom car, best off-road car, vintage bike, custom bike, scooter, rat, trike, hog, best off-road bike and the overall best bike and car in show. Local businesses are sponsoring the categories and all winners receive a glass ‘best in’ Motorfest trophy and certificate with each sponsored business logo on it. For more information on our event please contact, phone: 07879 551884 or email: seafordmotorfest@hotmail.com facebook.com/ seafordcommunityeventscommittee

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Making Waves This exhibition is about the Waves and Ways we make in the world.

It is an eclectic mix including painting, sculpture, jewellery and installation art.

With a fun side, a serious side and we hope enjoyment for all.

Carol Trimbee is joined by David Inness and Chris Hesketh .

Please note the Flint Gallery at the Crypt will be open everyday that week. 10am to 5pm .

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Seaford Musical Theatre

sister act – the musical

Sister Act is the feel-good musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet! Featuring original music eight-time Oscar winner, Alan Menken (including Oscars for The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors, Aladdin and Pocahontas), this uplifting musical was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won’t be a found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but, in doing so, blows her cover. Soon, the gang is giving chase, only to find themselves up against Deloris and the power of her newly found sisterhood.

Filled with powerful gospel music, outrageous dancing and a truly moving story, Sister Act will leave audiences breathless. A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, Sister Act is reason to REJOICE! 7th - 9th and 13th - 15th June. Eves 7.30pm, Sat and Sun Mats 2.30pm. Adults £12, students £8, family (2A & 2C) £35. Tickets from Seaford Tourist Information Centre or phone 01323 897426. www.ticketsource. co.uk/thebarntheatre (booking fees apply).

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Sussex Arts Collective

COLLECTIONS FOUr & COLLECTIONS PLUS! June will herald in the fourth Sussex Arts Collective COLLECTIONS exhibition at the Crypt Gallery. It will be ushered out with their first extended large- scale show of the year COLLECTIONS PLUS! in both the Front and Flint Rooms. COLLECTIONS FOUR runs from Saturday 25th May until 20th June and COLLECTIONS PLUS! from Saturday 22nd to 30th June. Both will not fail to disappoint visitors, who will be treated to a truly eclectic mix of art and craft to view and buy as a fresh group of members showcase their work in a diverse range of media.

The WORKSHOP sessions will also continue with textile artist Chrissy Smith leading a class entitled ‘Taking a Stitch for a Walk’ on Saturday 15th June from 10.30am to 3.30pm, costing £45. This fourhour workshop is open to all ages and all levels of experience. You will learn how to make embroidered pieces that can be made into cushion covers, pictures, notebook covers or embellishments for clothing.

Threads and materials will also be available to use during the class.

COLLECTIONS FOUR, in particular, will feature many new members of the Collective. Among them will be Seaford’s very own Sue Casebourne who Phil Duncan, curator of the Sussex Arts Collective, warmly welcomes to show at this her first Sussex Arts Collective show and is the subject of this month’s spotlight.

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Following a Foundation course at Worthing in 1968 Sue studied graphic design at The Central School of Arts and Crafts in London, an institute of some repute. On graduating in 1972 she seized the opportunity to work at Mitchell Beazley, then a new and exciting publishing house based in Soho, commissioning artwork and photography as the art editor until 1977. The eighties saw her spend a number of years living in New York as a freelance book

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designer. It was then that she began painting in acrylics, using her children and their friends as her subject.

She returned to Sussex in the nineties and with her family set up home in Brighton Fiveways area where the renowned Brighton Festival Artists’ Open Houses began.

At this time she formed, with her then husband, Casebourne Rose Design, selling and exhibiting hand-painted furniture she created in the North Laine area of Brighton as well in Artists’ Open Houses.

On retiring she moved to Seaford, and returned to painting and making linocuts in her graphic, illustrative style. Until then mainly painting people she moved outside her comfort zone and began painting landscape ‘en plein air’ and in oils. In the last two years she diversified further working in a three dimensional art form using needle felting. She is excited by the opportunities this presents, shaping raw wool into characters animals and which will be seen at COLLECTIONS FOUR; they are a joy to see.

Information regarding the COLLECTIONS exhibitions, WORKSHOP sessions and Sue Casebourne contact info@sussexartscollective.com or see websites www. sussexartscollective.com, www.thecryptgallery.com.

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landmark II art exhibition At the crypt gallery

I encourage my art students at St James’ Trust to go out and sketch/ paint these spaces and keep looking at the colours, shadows and sky as they do. I currently offer Watercolour and Acrylic courses at St James’, with the intention of running a ‘Creativity for Wellbeing’ art course at some point too. They generally run for 10-12 weeks at a time and embrace a community ethos with fun and learning at the heart of the creative process. Feel free to contact the Trust on 01323 492800 for information.

For those of you who would like to ‘get creative’, you might want to have a look at www.creativity4wellbeing.com, which is a free art resource for ideas and inspiration.

Last Summer I held my first exhibition at the newly refurbished Crypt Gallery, which is an excellent space for artists to exhibit their work. Having exhibited in London and the South East, the Crypt has been my favourite venue to date, and I am looking forward to being there for my next ‘Landmark II’ exhibition from 8th to 17th July! I have been painting continuously over the last six months and I will have acrylic, watercolour and charcoal landscapes on show, with some modern pieces as well. Have a look at www.richardkpotter.com to give you an idea of my work and philosophy.

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seaford afternoon flower club

Our meeting this month on Thursday 20th June promises to be one of the highlights of our year. We are holding an Open Meeting with the talented and extremely creative demonstrator, Stephen McDonnell.

His demonstration is entitled ‘Absolutely Fabulous’, and we are sure that his demonstration will live up to its title. Tickets for the show and cream tea are priced at £10 for members and £12 for non-members and can be obtained from Beryl on 01323 873929. The event will take place at our usual venue at the Seaford Baptist Church, but in the auditorium, and doors open at 1.30 pm. We hope to welcome lots of new faces for an enjoyable afternoon.

In April we welcomed Lynda Brayne, who staged a demonstration entitled ‘Wonderland’ and we were all impressed by her interesting and creative displays. Our competition theme was ‘A Book Title’ and, once again, we were thrilled by the number of entries and the level of skill and talent.

At our July meeting on the 18th, Colin Whiteman will be giving a talk entitled ‘A Wild Life Flower Garden’ and our competition will be ‘Sticks and Stones’.

We meet at the Baptist Church Hall in Belgrave Road, Seaford, BN25 2EE on the third Thursday of each month (except January) at 2.00pm. Our fees for this year are £29 and visitors are always very welcome at £5 on the door which includes refreshments. Contact Mary Morris on 01323 893899 or Sue Ward on 01323 894848 for further details.

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Seaford Music Society

gala concert with concert pianist melvin tan

If you are a Classical Music fan then this is an event not to be missed. Even if you do not consider yourself interested in classical music it is still a concert worth coming to! The internationally renowned pianist Melvyn Tan will be performing in Seaford at a Gala Concert to be held at 7.30pm in St Leonard’s Church on Saturday 29th June.

Melvyn is a Singapore-born British classical pianist performing a wide-ranging repertoire of music written by many different composers. At an early age he came to England to study, firstly at the Yehudi Menuhin School,

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Joined by Ruth Rogers (violin) and Sebastian Comberti (cello) who are both well-known members of the London Mozart Players, the programme opens with Beethoven’s Trio Op.11, followed by works by Schubert, two Impromptus and the heavenly Notturno for piano trio. The second half of the concert is an all-French affair, culminating in Debussy’s symphonic suite ‘Le Mer’ written in 1905 and arranged for Piano Trio by Sally Beamish.

Debussy corrected the proofs of this piece whilst on a visit to Eastbourne staying at The Grand Hotel in August of that year. A passionate pianist himself, Debussy needed to play during his stay and he is believed to have rented a Bluthner baby grand piano from the Eastbourne company S. Hermitage and Sons. He liked the piano so much that he shipped it back to Paris – it now resides in the local museum at Brive-la-Gaillarde in South West France. Prior to this we will hear piano works from Debussy’s Images and the 2nd Violin Sonata of Ravel with its Jazz-inspired Blues movement.

This promises to be the perfect programme for a midsummer evening. Tickets are £32.50/£17.50 members (includes a glass of wine or fruit juice).

Students £15, Children free. Early booking is advised.

Following the concert, drinks can be bought with complimentary nibbles and an opportunity to meet the musicians.

For ticket and membership enquiries contact the treasurerer, Paul Moore, 79 Clementine Avenue, Seaford BN25 2UU. Tel: 01323 491601. Email: treasurer@seafordmusicsociety.com.

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pupils enthralled by 92 YEAR OLD’s life story Pupils from Seaford Head Lower School experienced a ‘Living History’ lesson, with a talk from Clifden House resident, Verna Rose, 92.

During her talk to the Lower School, pupils aged 11-16 heard about Verna’s childhood in Canada and the impact that World War II had on her and her brother. Verna moved to the UK in her 20s and taught at a primary school in Brixton, where she was the instigator of teaching French to younger children.

Despite now having dementia, Verna still retains much of her long-term memory and was delighted to answer the many questions that the pupils had.

Clifden House activities coordinator, Deena McCormack, said: “This project really embodies our ethos at Clifden House. A mainstay of our delivery of care lies in promoting a fulfilled life. We aim to ensure that every

two generations together, ensure that first-hand accounts of past events live on, and empowering the older generation by giving them a voice too. We are working across the county in order to strengthen community resilience.”

resident is able to engage as much as they desire with

“This living history event was also generously supported

the world around them, both within and outside the

by the Lions Club, Seaford Rotary and Martello Rotary –

home. It was a joy to see Verna access memories that

so we extend our gratitude to them too.”

she may not have otherwise revisited and pass them on to pupils in the local community.”

Clifden House in Seaford is a family-run dementia care centre that has developed into a leader in specialist

Verna Rose said: “I really enjoyed the experience and

dementia care, offering residents a vibrant and active

was impressed with the children’s interest and well

environment.

thought out questions. Thank you to everyone for a most enjoyable day.”

This Living History project was supported by the Personal and Community Resilience programme from

Min Stone, ESCC Locality Link Worker for Seaford said:

East Sussex County Council’s Public Health Department.

“As part of my role, I spend a lot of time with voluntary

It recognises the strengths of people and communities

and community groups building links and connections. By

and how they can be utilised and built upon.

facilitating people like Verna, a resident of Clifden House dementia care centre, with the opportunity to pass on her stories to local pupils, we are helping to bring

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Photo: Verna Rose, 92, from Clifden House Dementia Care Centre with her niece from Canada, Val Strawson.

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Scam Awareness Don’t be a victim of a scam

Seaford Rotary and their Business Partners are pleased to reproduce monthly extracts from the Little Book of Big Scams, originally compiled by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and made available by the Metropolitan and Sussex Police.

These extracts should be seen as a general guide to many scams currently operating in the UK and have been included in Seaford Scene to increase your awareness of these scams and show you some easy steps that you can take to protect yourself and others.

Scams target people of all ages, backgrounds and income levels. One of the best ways to fight the

scammers is to take steps to prevent you, from being caught out in the first place. Do not be embarrassed to report a scam. Because the scammers are cunning and clever there is no shame in being deceived. By reporting you will make it more difficult for the scammers to deceive others. If you want to stay on top of scams and up to date about crime prevention advice, visit Sussex Police web site where you can learn of current information on different types of scam, new scam stories, alerts and advice.

Investment fraud

The Investment market is extremely vulnerable to abuse by fraudsters. Many emerging markets remain unregulated, making it very difficult for authorities to enforce good working practices. Common investment scams include buying rare metals, diamonds or other gemstones, wine, land, carbon credits and alternative energy. Many people have lost their entire life savings to investment scammers. Don’t let it be you!

What you should know

Scammers will cold-call you by telephone and try to sell you investments in emerging markets that they claim will lead to financial gains above the rates of established investments like ISAs. In reality the item offered may not exist or is worthless. l Be wary of any investment company cold-calling you – they may be fraudsters! l Often the scammers will give you details that you might think only a genuine investment company will have. They may have details of previous investments you have made, shares you hold and know your personal circumstances. Be aware the scammers will do their homework and make it their business to know as much about you as possible. l The scammers will often call you a number of times in an attempt to form a friendly relationship. If you respond in any way they will persist, try and build trust and may eventually persuade you to part with your money. Having obtained some money from you they will probably call again and try to persuade you to ‘invest’ more money, perhaps in a different commodity. l

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Scammers may say they are from a reputable investment company, some will say they are stockbrokers or consultants. l Always seek independent financial advice before you commit to any investment including checking with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to see if they are a registered company – do not rely solely on Companies House Data. l Be wary of companies trying to recover money from lost investments on your behalf for a ‘one off ’ fee – this could be a recovery room fraud trying to scam you again! Similar to the initial investment they are likely to know all about your previous investment history. l

Pension fraud

• If you are over 55, from April 2015 changes in the law allow you to access your pension savings. You will have control of your pension pot and it is for you to decide how to invest the money.

• Scammers may target you to try and steal your pension savings by persuading you to cash out your pension and put your money into fraudulent and unregulated investments with the promise of high returns. l If you are under age 55 you can transfer your pension to another scheme. However you cannot access the funds unless you are seriously ill. If you are offered a cash incentive to transfer your pension, be aware that you are likely to face tax charges in excess of half your pension savings. l If you are cold called, receive a text message, email or similar unsolicited approach offering a pension review, beware. It may not be someone acting in your best interests. l Never make a decision based on phone calls, glossy brochures and pushy salespersons. How often do you buy from a doorstep salesperson? So why would you trust someone you have never met, contacting you from a company you have never heard of, with your life savings? l Always seek independent advice from someone who is not associated with the ‘sales pitch’. If possible research the company. A genuine financial advisor should be registered with The Financial Conduct Authority. l The golden rule. If you receive a cold call, email, text etc. regarding your pension, put the phone down

and/or delete the message immediately.

Find out how to protect yourself at www.pension-scams.com.

Remember

Do not respond to callers trying to sell you investments. Simply hang up the telephone – legitimate investment companies will never cold call.

Caution

Don’t let the company pressure you into buying because they say the offer won’t be there tomorrow. Hang up and take a day or two to consider your options.

Think

Exercise considerable caution when investing your money.

Investigate Make sure you know exactly who

you are dealing with and always seek independent/legal advice before committing to any investment;

A Cautionary Tale

A 75 year old victim was contacted by telephone by a company offering investment in fine wine. Good returns were offered and the victim was led to believe that the wine was available at below market value. The company sent an attractive brochure to the victim and had a well designed web site. The investment company was also listed with Companies House.

The victim invested £12,000 and was provided with paperwork regarding the purchase. He was informed the wine would be held in bonded storage for tax purpose, so never actually saw what he had invested in.

On trying to sell the wine via the investment company the victim was continually advised to maintain the investment for increased returns. He eventually contacted the bonded warehouse and found that no wine existed and he had been the victim of a scam.

Police were informed and a number of suspects involved in the operation of the company were arrested and charged with fraud and money laundering offences. They received significant prison sentences on conviction.

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Seaford Museum & Heritage Society

The house on the cliff

Illustrated talk on Friday, 7th June, 2.30pm The Little Theatre, Seaford Many of the most frequently asked questions at Seaford Museum concern the brick wall on the cliff at Splash Point. Local historian, Museum archive volunteer and now author, Lynn Lawson has taken as special interest in the area. On Friday 7th June at 2.30pm she will be repeating her talk on this fascinating topic. The last time it was held many people had to be turned away as the room at the Museum was full! The June talk will be held at the Seaford Little Theatre where there is more room.

Commenting on her talk Lynn said: ‘Seaford’s history is reflected in its many landmarks – the Martello Tower, the Crypt, St Leonard’s Church and Tidemills to name just a few – but for me the most intriguing site has always

been the base of Seaford Head, where the remains of brick walls, pillars and arches provoke questions about a building that once stood there. It’s intriguing because the full story of this house seems to have been lost in time, despite its appearance in countless photographs of the Head taken between 1897 and 1960.

‘Curious to learn more, I embarked on a research project that took me on a fascinating journey from the Victorian era to the 1960s. Piece by piece I uncovered the stories of the lives of the successive occupants of ‘the house on the cliff ’, excited to discover that owners had included a member of the women’s suffrage movement, a WW1 soldier and a famous composer of film music.

‘The internet provided invaluable access to census records and archive newspapers, and visits to the Keep Records Centre at Falmer also proved fruitful. But the answers to many of my questions lay much nearer home, in the archives of Seaford Museum.

‘Here I unearthed a letter from a WW2 soldier who had eaten his meals at the army ‘cookhouse’ on Seaford Head – a vital piece of information relating to a period that was particularly difficult to research. Other gems included letters from 1950s holidaymakers who had stayed in the building when it was the Splash Point Hotel; an artist’s impression of a planned development in the 1960s; and a multitude of photographs from all eras.

‘We are very fortunate that Seaford’s past is being preserved through the generosity of those who donate such items to the Museum, and the hardworking team of volunteers who care for them’.

The talk will start at 2.30pm, on Friday 7th June at the Little Theatre. The admission charge is £5 or £2 for Museum Members: no pre-booking, please pay at the door. Copies of Lynn’s book, ‘The House on the Cliff’ will be on sale.

Photo: The House on the Cliff

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It’s a Half Marathon not a Sprint It seems that Seaford has well and truly caught the running bug.

The weekly parkrun along the seafront on a Saturday is attracting hundreds of people. The Easter weekend run saw almost 400 people, and a few dogs and buggies, tackle the 5K course while bathed in glorious sunshine.

Stephen Newberry

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The local running club Seaford Striders is going from

British Heart Foundation. It promises to be another

strength to strength across their adult and junior

great event in this year’s community calendar.

sections. Andrew has got in on the act achieving a

It’s a tough but beautiful course and we’ll be

recent personal best during one of those parkruns

providing the silverware for the first three men and

and Stephen has dusted off his trainers and started

first three women to cross the finish line.

on the Couch to 5K programme.

We’re proud to support all the above groups.

To find out more about how you can get involved visit: www.martello-halfmarathon.org.uk To learn more about Seaford Striders and their

Why?

Junior Sections visit: www.seafordstriders.org.uk/

Because ever since we opened our doors back in 1987 (when we were called Stephen Newberry & Partners) we like to feel we’re doing our bit for the community we make our living from. We’ve always been in it for the long haul, whether that’s supporting community groups, events or clubs, or how we approach advising people. We’ve always been about consistency and keeping a high level of

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personal service. And that made our decision to fund the trophies for the Martello Half Marathon on Sunday June 30th a very easy one.

It’s organised by the Martello Rotary Club of Seaford and Nice Work, and raises funds for the

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concentus ‘sings’ and lewes, glynde & beddingham brass ‘play’ summer Concentus has a trick or two up its sleeve for the Summer Concert this year – the choir will be joined by the highly acclaimed Lewes, Glynde & Beddingham Brass to offer you an exciting experience where Concentus sings, LGBB plays and quite often they do both at the same time!

all that those notes can convey.’ These abilities are apparent throughout the concert but particularly in the individual songs such as Nella Fantasia (Ennio Morricone) and Goin’ Home (based on the Largo from Dvorak’s ‘New World Symphony). Listen and see what you can hear beyond the words.

Concentus has already stretched its wings this year, singing by invitation both at a reception for special guests at the opening of the refurbished Congress Theatre and with Aled Jones at a concert in Worthing.

Neither event deflected from preparations for the June concerts with a full-day rehearsal delivering the final, expected, polish to the interesting programme.

You will hear songs from Phantom of the Opera (Andrew Lloyd Webber/Charles Hart 1986) and Miss Saigon (C M Schonberg/A Boublil/R Maltby). The Music of MGM takes you down memory lane with songs from six shows, while Rogers and Hammerstein on Broadway (which choir and band perform together) gives a taste of their famous musicals culminating with the expressive You’ll Never Walk Alone. Will you be able to spot all of the shows featured?

LGBB, a talented contest band, is equally ready with its own programme. The band is under the leadership of experienced bandmaster Ian Stewart who has skilfully converted the choir’s vocal scores into unique band arrangements, enabling the band to accompany the choir in joint pieces. Both are raring to go to bring you a sparkling concert!

Concentus Musical Director Adrian White has chosen music which highlights great musical shows as well as ‘stand-alone’ songs, displaying the choir’s versatility over many genres and moods of music. His skills as Choir Master and his ability to communicate these to his singers shine out in their use of volume, pace and expression to draw out the feeling and the story of every piece. As he often says, ‘Anybody can sing the notes but Concentus goes deeper to express

St James’ Trust (Seaford AGM)

The 2019 AGM of St James’ Trust (Seaford) is to be held at the Community Centre, 11 Blatchington Road, Seaford on Wednesday July 17th.

The meeting will start at 7pm promptly.

Should you wish to attend or for any further information phone Viv Reynolds 01323 492800.

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The joint performance of The Greatest Show will knock your socks off with its attack and vitality, and Sussex by the Sea gives you a chance to join in the singing.

All this and an exciting band programme too! You will not want to miss it, so note the date and get your tickets in good time for what will doubtless be a very popular concert indeed!

Concert Details

Please note the new Seaford venue for 2019!

Saturday 15th June, 7pm at Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road, Seaford BN25 2EE. Tickets: £12, u16s £6 available from: Box Office: 07789 343514/07920 430162 www.ticketsource.co.uk/concentus Seaford: Newberry Tully Estate Agents, 53 Church Street or on the door.

For further information about Concentus visit: www.concentus-sings.com For further information about the Lewes Glynde & Beddingham Brass visit: www.lgbb.co.uk.

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Sebastian Comberti, Cellist and Concert Secretary for Seaford Music Society Sebastian has played the cello almost of all of his life and with orchestras from the London Symphony Orchestra as a teenager to London Mozart Players for the last 36 years. He has also played in many different chamber groups and has been the occasional film walk on. His work has taken him all over the UK and Europe and sometimes further afield. He also runs a recording label. Sebastian was educated in North London where he grew up, with a short spell in Italy. He is married to Kate and they have one 16 year-old son between them plus older grown-up children, some of whom have their own children. They have a nosy Boxer dog called Parker!

What does your role involve? I get to decide on the artists each season, book them and plan the programme. I also seem to be the one designing the concert fliers and season brochure. Opening up the church, arranging music stands, lights and helping to rearrange the seating...and putting it all back afterwards (but always with help!)

What do you most enjoy about your role? The freedom to plan concerts of music that I know people will love to listen to.

What are your hobbies and interests? Music is pretty all consuming, but walking on the Downs with the dog, occasionally dipping into the sea when conditions are right, is a great way to unwind.

What do you like best about Seaford? The fact that you can walk 10 minutes in any direction and be in a stunning, quiet landscape, whilst the town itself has everything one needs, and a strong sense of community that one lacks in the city.

What is your favourite piece of music? It changes depending on what I’m playing, and the mood. But I think Schubert’s Ave Maria is always special.

What is your favourite film?

Groundhog Day (didn’t you ask me that already?)...

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Who’s Who

What book are you reading at the moment?

Factfulness by Hans Rosling What is your idea of perfect happiness?

Being with family with nothing to do.

What has been your most embarrassing moment? As a performing musician? Too many to mention, but the art of cover-up is something you learn pretty quickly!

Where is your favourite place to go in and around Seaford and why? Hope Bay – that wonderful grassy descending path from the Barn, with stunning views of the Seven Sisters when you get there.

Which living person do you most admire? Barack Obama.

What makes you sad? Thinking about the people I’ve lost.

What words or phrases do you most overuse? Good for you!

How do you relax? Walking down to the seafront and catching waves.

What is the most important lesson life has taught you?

Don’t think for one moment that everything will stay the same.

What is your favourite journey? A mountain road in Tuscany.

How would you spend a million pounds? Wisely I hope!

What is your most memorable learning experience?

In a maths lesson with an inspiring teacher.

What is your greatest extravagance? My iPad. What is your greatest fear? Being unprepared.

What is your favourite smell? Coffee!

What keeps you awake at night? See the answer to the previous question!

What is the best advice you have ever been given?

Allow for the fact that you might be mistaken.

What would your motto be? Persevere.

What or who is the greatest love in your life? Come on! How can I answer that? Too many contenders. Right now, my 18-month grandson is pretty adorable.

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‘Glimpses of Glorious Glass’ Tuesday, 4th June, 2.30pm St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Road, Seaford

It is a curious thought that stained glass windows are all around us, in small churches as well as grand cathedrals, yet probably not many people pay much attention to them. But they should.

Stained glass, as an art and a craft, dates back hundreds of years, and requires the artistic skill to conceive an appropriate and workable design, and of course the engineering skills to assemble the piece.

‘Reading’ stained glass is rather like studying works of art: you really need someone knowledgeable at your side to explain the finer details. That is just what Phil Sutters plans to do with the next East Blatchington Lecture on Tuesday 4th June.

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And as a talented photographer, he is just the man to illustrate the talk with photographs he has taken at churches all over Sussex, and even into London. The variety of subjects is matched by the brilliant colours of the windows.

Most, of course, have a religious theme, but he stresses that this does not mean the images are all of whiskery old men, saintly women or scenes from Scripture.

There are in fact some beings who don’t appear in Eden that do appear in a Wren church he discovered in the City of London.

As with outstanding works of art, so with stained glass windows, they are full of detail which can only really be appreciated through close-up pictures – unless you have a long ladder and a head for heights and the opportunity to clamber up to study the window at very close quarters.

Phil has been excited by his findings of ancient churches with arrays of windows full of striking images, and telling interesting histories. They have been created by artists of considerable skill.

His searches have taken him to places like Southwark Cathedral with its awe-inspiring windows, and also to churches much smaller and much closer to home. There are stained glass windows in Lewes which deserve close attention, which is what they will get during the talk.

Tickets are £7 and include refreshment which always involves splendid cakes, and are available from the estate agents Newberry Tully at 53 Church Street, Seaford.

Photos (from top): Christchurch Windows, at the site of what used to be the headquarters of Sainsbury’s in Blackfriars Road, from 1864 to 1984; Mother and Holy Child, at a church in Denton.

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garden centre supports school gardening club Paradise Park, part of family-run group Tates of Sussex, donated compost, vegetable plants and seed potatoes to Cradle Hill Community Primary School in Seaford. The children received them enthusiastically and quickly go to work planting their new beds.

‘It was a delight to see them at work’, said Mark Gilbert a director of the Avis Road business. ‘They had beaming smiles and were really enjoying their first steps in horticulture.’

Photo: Lisa Powney and Cradle Hill pupils with their donations, presented by Paradise Park’s Mark Gilbert.

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St. John’s is a charity working with learners who have complex learning disabilities. We are looking to expand our governing body at our school with enthusiastic and committed individuals from the local area.

We would be delighted to hear from you if: You are interested in young people’s education and the opportunity to make a positive difference l You can work well as part of a team l You have an enquiring mind and the confidence to ask questions and debate issues that affect the school l You can consider matters objectively and make informed judgements l You have experience in any of the following: education, finance, special educational needs (SEN), local authority work. This is not essential though. l

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Annecy Catholic Primary School

Annecy Catholic Primary School Sutton Avenue, Seaford BN25 4LF Tel: 01323 894 892 www.annecy.e-sussex.sch.uk

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MP and town crier to open summer festival For years the flower festival at St Peter’s Church has been a great success, attracting people from all over Seaford and beyond. This year, it promises to be even better, because it has metamorphosed into a Summer Festival.

The very popular floral display will be at its centre, of course, adding colour and scent throughout the body of the church. But this two-day festival at St Peter’s, in Belgrave Road, Seaford, on Saturday 29th June and Sunday 30th June will be offering much more, with the promise of delights for all tastes.

It will start with an impressive flourish, when it is opened at 10am on the Saturday by Maria Caulfield, MP for Lewes, and there will be appropriate cries of ‘Oyez!

Oyez!’ from the Seaford Town Crier, Peter White. This is an event which will help to greet the church’s new

Rector, the Rev Arwen Folkes, who arrived here with her family some weeks ago.

The flower festival itself this year takes the theme of ‘Parables and Miracles’, and eye-catching displays will be presented for all to admire and enjoy. In the Chapel Room next door to the church there will be a big exhibition of quilts of every kind and colour, featuring work by the Maggie Chitty Group, which meets regularly at St Peter’s, and during the weekend there is the chance for some lucky visitor to win a quilt, which is to be raffled. Also on the Saturday there will be various stalls in the churchyard, a dancing display at 1.30pm, and in the afternoon a number of classic cars will be on show.

Throughout the two days refreshments will be available, especially including what have become famed as the splendid St Peter’s cakes. This is an event aimed at attracting people from all over the town. It is open to everyone, and stewards will be on hand to offer help and guidance if needed. Entry, of course, is free.

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John Wright started his display of Canadian Postal History with a letter from the late 1700s and continued with a range of letters and covers up to about 1910. Some of the letters had been sent back to Great Britain and others within North America, and John was able to explain the complex range of charges for these letters especially the ‘money order’ letters. The most complex pricing was found on letters which travelled from Canada into the USA: if these letters were not sufficiently pre-paid their post office held onto the letter and sent you a form requesting the extra money which then needed to be paid before the letter was released. They also sent a form to the recipient explaining that the letter in transit was delayed and the reason why!

Lots of the display material was very ‘scarce’ and has won awards for its presentation and quality: thank you very much John for sharing it with us.

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The 8th May meeting is entitled ‘Some of my Favourite Stamps’. On 12th June Grace Davies will give a presentation entitled ‘Peace’, and on 10th July Peter O’Keeffe will entertain us with ‘WWI British Military Postal History’. If you are interested in any of these evenings, then please come along. The club holds its meeting every second Wednesday in the month at the Constitutional Club in Crouch Lane. The meeting starts at 7pm and ends at around 9.15pm. Details can be obtained from the club secretary David Manthorpe on 01323 492433, email: david.manthorpe10@gmail.com.

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join in the sussex day celebrations on sunday 16th june A short ceremony, organised by Seaford Town Council, will be held near the Martello Tower on Seaford seafront in honour of Sussex Day. The event will be running from 11- 4pm. At 12 noon, Seaford Town Crier, Peter White, will cry ‘The Sussex Day Cry’ followed by a more humorous Seaford version! The Mayor of Seaford will then raise the Sussex flag next to the Lifeguards huts near the Martello Kiosk. We are also very fortunate to have other local dignitaries attending, The Seaford Silver Band playing, and the Pop Up’s Singers, and everyone will have the opportunity to join in with the singing of ‘Sussex by the Sea’. Song sheets will be available!

Residents and visitors alike will all be very welcome to come and join in with this unique celebration and stay to listen to the Pop Up’s who will be continuing to entertain afterwards. New for this year, Seaford Town Council has invited local crafters to join the Sussex Day celebrations and they will have stalls on the Promenade around the Martello Tower. There are a few places left.

If you are a local craft business and wish to have a stall, please contact facilities@seafordtowncouncil.gov.uk for more information and booking form.

Sussex Day is the county day for the historic county of Sussex and is traditionally observed on 16th June each year to celebrate the rich heritage and culture of Sussex.

The event takes place on St Richard’s Day, the feast day of St Richard of Chichester, Sussex’s patron saint.

The date marks the anniversary of the translation of St Richard’s body from its original burial place in the nave of Chichester Cathedral to an elaborate shrine at the Cathedral on 16th June 1276.The idea of Sussex Day originally came from a Worthing resident who suggested it to the leader of West Sussex County Council in 2006.

Sussex Day was first officially recognised in 2007.

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Rotary club of seaford

First Boot, Craft and Produce Fair of the Year

We were lucky with the weather for our first Boot Fair of the Year. Apparently at 7am it was clear, but then a sea fret drifted in, and although this cleared from 9am the air was still chilly.

Thereafter, the morning was cloudy with patchy sunshine and a bit warmer. At 9 am it was amazing to see the Martello Field well packed.

There were 55 stalls, down on the 79 stalls last year.

Last year was, however, exceptional, in no other year have there been 55 stalls in April. The weather soon brightened, and there was a steady influx of vehicles to the public car parking. We had to be careful to find positions for them in safety.

Stallholders seemed happy with the amount of business when we were collecting fees. Several comments of ‘Good’, one even told of ‘stuff flying off the stall’. All customers were in good humour and lots of them delighted with the buys they made.Donation buckets were at the higher end of norm and the Rotary Stall had a good morning. Due to the lower number of stalls, overall take was down from last year but nevertheless better than any other year.

There were many unusual items for sale, including a full size mannequin a bread machine, a fire extinguisher, and a boxer’s punchbag (look out Seaford!). When we arrived to collect the pitch fee, the stallholders were trying to prop the punchbag in an upright position. At the end of the Fair the stallholder told us that she had sold the punchbag to a lady, but the purchaser had not returned to collect the item. After much discussion and exchange of contact details, Rotarian Tony Henley took it home and somehow the purchaser contacted him and was re-united with her purchase. That was not the only lost item. A member of the public handed in pair of spectacles at the Rotary stall. Again, as a result of our publicity on Facebook, the owner was re-united with his property. The glasses had been mislaid several days before the Fair, and he was very grateful that we

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had publicised that they had been found, as it had saved him nearly £300 for their replacement. Even the ice cream man (Charlie) had good sales, but a negative was the nonappearance of the Fast Hot Food van.

Many people were disappointed to go without their Boot Fair Breakfast. Apparently, we learnt at short notice the Food Stall owners had sold the business and neglected to pass on our contacts to the people who bought it.

Hopefully we can get a replacement for the next Fair.

The next Boot, Craft and Produce Fairs will be held on Sunday 2nd June and Sunday 7th July at the West Martello Field. We hope to see you all there.

Caravan Cleaning for Children with Cancer It was somebody’s very good idea to revive the service we gave to the Children with Cancer (CWC) charity in Polegate for whom we used to clean their caravan at Combe Haven Holiday Park at St Leonards, ready for summer visitors in the soon-to-start season.

So, Paul Vaesen, Frank Thompson, Mike Logan and Bill Pierce hit the road for Hastings on a cool April morning, armed with cloths, brushes, buckets and sponges and, quite honestly, they had a great day out!

The biggest fear was that the notorious A259 might make a clogged-up nightmare of the whole thing but in fact it behaved itself very well both ways and with the aid of a SatNav we were able to find the CWC’s ‘mobile home’ quite easily – despite 800-odd similar units on this massive site. In fact, the CWC charity have two caravans there and if we could persuade maybe three or four other Rotarians to join us we could clean both of them next year. The point is, of course, that these holiday homes are used to give carers and their kids a much-needed break from what must be very fraught lives.

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Imagining the then-empty site full to bursting in peak summer time, running and rattling with little ’uns in the barn-sized restaurants and play areas, was almost enough to give them palpitations, but what a smashing place it must be for the children and their parents.

It took the team no more than a couple of hours to smarten up the six-berth caravan to which they were assigned. All that was needed was running water and fairy liquid for our mops and cloths, and soon it was shining and bright, including the guttering on both sides of the roof although this, without a hosepipe or a sufficiently long ladder had to be accessed by the dubious means of balancing our steps on a picnic table and, one-at-a-time climbing up to scoop out the muck and branches into a bucket. Luckily, Health and Safety were on a day-off and they made a fair old fist it, giving a warm glow of satisfaction before they set off back home, pausing briefly for a delicious lunch at The Lamb near Hooe.

This surely is what Rotary is all about. We enjoy donating money we raise to help deserving causes, but it is also nice to put something physical into this particular one.

Rotary Club of Seaford which meets Wednesday lunchtime at Seaford Golf Club welcomes new members. For more information contact us on www.seafordrotary.org.uk/contact.

Photos: The first Boot, Craft & Produce Fair at the Martello Fields; three members of the cleaning crew outside the caravan.

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Seaford Town Council seaford seafront: doggie dos & Don’ts Seaford is well known for its attractive and unspoiled seafront. The beach is enjoyed by visitors all year round but in particular during the warmer weather and summer season. In order to ensure the comfort and ease of all beach users, a dog ban by-law was put in place from 1st May to 30th September on certain parts of the seafront.

Seaford Town Council would like to remind all dog walkers visiting the seafront to please take care in observing the dog ban areas, which differ for the promenade and beach itself, and are in effect from Frankie’s Beach Café leading west to the start of Bönningstedt Promenade. There are signs along the promenade displaying the designated areas either for ‘Dogs on Leads’ or ‘No Dogs allowed’.

Dog owners are also reminded to please pick up after your pets; this allows all users to enjoy the beach safely.

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The organizers are always pleased to welcome visiting charities and this year we had Cinnamon Trust, Coastwatch, Cycling without Age, Friends of Bishopstone Station, R.N.L.I. Newhaven, Rotary, Seaford Bonfire Society and East Sussex Wildlife. The Fayre was opened by Father Trevor of St Andrew’s Church, Bishopstone and an amazing £2,800 after expenses was raised. All proceeds go to the Bishopstone Parish Hall (Charity No. 20882) to keep it maintained and up to date.

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We then walked across the Tye to Deans Place Hotel for our formal dinner. This turned out to be another superb part of the event with great food and super service by the staff. An auction and raffle raised funds for the branch, and these will be used to buy useful gifts from local worthwhile charities or projects, one of which is the forthcoming Veterans and Armed Forces Day on Saturday 29th June. Chairman Bob Peedle welcomed the guests and the response was given by the Lord Lieutenant, Peter Field. Also present was the new High Sheriff for East Sussex, Violet Hancock. A lovely evening all round, enjoyed by all.

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Neighbourhood Watch Roundup Change the Date – Our very brief AGM followed by our Spring Safety Expo, ‘We’re Great Neighbours’ takes place at 6pm on Thursday 13th June at the Seaford Baptist Church Hall.

This is a bump from our original date of 23rd May due to a clash of venue with a Euro Polling station. Come along and see what our community is up to, keeping you safe and happy. There are displays by security firms, volunteer organisations and from our public safety and security organisations too. You can meet our local PCSO’s and Policing teams, and get to meet the volunteers behind Speedwatch. No RSVP is required, admission is absolutely free and light refreshments will be served. Be sure to visit the NHW table for loads of new freebies, or to refresh your stickers and decals. We look forward to welcoming you.

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Rogue Traders are plaguing East Sussex, and the Police caution neighbours to never engage with folk who approach you at your door or on your driveway, especially if they are offering cheap repairs to what is usually, a non-existent problem. Only use tradesmen that are recommended, reputable, insured and where you have asked for a quote in the first place. Use Checkatrade (checkatrade.com) or TrustPilot (uk. trustpilot.com) or our very own East Sussex based RatedPeople (ratedpeople.com) to find the best people for the job.

Rogue Vans are still doing the rounds through East Sussex, removing any metal and scrap that isn’t nailed to the floor. This is of course theft, especially where no permission has been given to remove items from anyone’s yard, driveway or garden. There is also a suspicion that motorbike and moped thefts tend to follow. The Police are quite clear on what to do. If you spot a dodgy van and occupants, and you feel they are up to no good, or you can see a crime (theft) in progress or about to happen, ring 999. The Police will triage the call. The Police cannot attend to every call, but they will have the intel they need for the patrols on the ground. You can also report incidents after the fact to 101 online by internet www.sussex.police.uk or by email to 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk which will save you the terrible wait on the 101 telephone line.

Telephone and mobile phone scams are thick and fast at the moment, and once again we remind all neighbours that outstanding television licence fees, tax due to HMRC, refunds from the DVLA, are always communicated in writing by post, and never in a text message to your mobile phone and certainly not by a telephone call. Be sceptical and if it feels off, hang up, block the number and report the attempted fraud to the police. Whatever you do, never give personal information, banking details, card details or your pin to anyone over the phone. Lastly, if you are asked to make a payment on the spot to avoid a warrant or your imminent arrest – this is the cruellest scam of all – don’t pay it! It relies on fear and intimidation and is aimed at the most vulnerable of our neighbours. Please warn friends and family to keep them safe and scam free.

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Email scams are also on the increase and are ever more convincing. They look like they are the real thing.

Rule of thumb is to be sceptical of anything you didn’t expect and this includes CVs where you aren’t recruiting, invoices that you aren’t expecting, any attachment that needs a password, and any mail that needs you to open a website and enter personal details. Much like phone safety, do not divulge banking, card or personal info on any email or on any website where you have been redirected. Be safe rather than sorry. There is a wealth of information on how to spot a scam and avoid being scammed at Take-5 (takefive-stopfraud.org.uk).

We are welcoming Street Representatives in their numbers and if you haven’t already put your hand up, please do. Being a Street Representative is not arduous, is quite social and will take no more than about half an hour of your time a week, if that. Just drop an email to members@sandbnhw.co.uk for information. Having a Street representative means that issues relevant to your closer community can be more easily communicated, and it makes sharing information so much simpler.

Remember that a visible NHW presence is a proven deterrent to criminals and where NHW is in clear evidence, crime is dramatically reduced. The NHW is about you; it starts on your street, looking out for yourselves and each other and collectively being great neighbours to keep our town safe.

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Please keep reporting every incident. Our eyes and ears are helping the Police tremendously and compared to other Sussex towns, we remain on of the safest in the County. So please keep on being great neighbours.

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Refill Seaford & Newhaven

out if all were collected and recycled as claimed by some.

There is a glimmer of light on the horizon in that festivals such as Glastonbury are not going to sell them.

June is giving us a chance to get out and about in our coastal community again. We are looking forward to meeting many of you at The Newhaven Fish Festival on 15th June, so do come and say hello as there will be a chance to win a fabulous Chillys Bottle.

National Refill Day on 19th June will once again draw attention to this situation. So many people know about the damage to our planet but are not yet acting to change hearts and minds.

spreading the word:

Our last competition winner was Aideen from Cupani gardens, and I was able to visit their first Charity opening this year and present her with her prize. Do watch out for forthcoming openings – she makes wonderful preserves and cakes. Of course tap water for your bottle is freely available too.

It has been depressing to see in recent news that sales of single use plastic bottles are still increasing and if you want an example of what they look discarded en masse you have only to recall the London Marathon photos of the clean up afterwards. Still trying to find

Finally, if you run or know of a business that wants to join the scheme do let us know or they can sign themselves up using the app or website. There are now over 16,000 nationally and it is growing every week.

Please don’t forget you can download the Refill app to get the location maps to find Refill points www. refill.org.uk/get-the-refill-app and also register your business and others if you have their permission.

If you want a Chillys bottle you can buy one of these yourself which keep your drink hot or cold from www.refill.org.uk/buy-a-bottle and Chillys make a ÂŁ10 donation to the Refill campaign. Find us on Facebook Refill Seaford and Newhaven as there is a group and a page to follow. Twitter @RefillSN. Instagram @ refillsn. General enquiries for talks and information to RefillSeafordandNewhaven@gmail.com.

Christine Brett, Chair, Refill Seaford and Newhaven Photo: Aideen and Dennis from Cupani Gardens.

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What have we been up to this year? Here are some of the areas where we have been working.

The Shoal Community Bench was completed and Rychlinski Flyer:Layout 8 of 3/11/14 Page 1 to officially opened at the end May. It10:59 has proved be very popular and was fully funded by the sale of the plaques. It has greatly enhanced Splash Point. The Partnership’s Gateway Group has been very busy.

Have you visited the beach garden and seen the lovely colourful benches, noted the sunshine gate bringing more colour to our seafront? We have been working on installing an accessible stormgate on the front to allow people safe access all year. We hope it will be in before the storm boards go up for the winter. This will be a pilot gate – probably at the end of The Causeway.

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Seaford U3A news Happy birthday Seaford U3A! Seaford U3A is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year with members being invited to a buffet lunch.

The U3A started in Seaford in April 1989 with 25 members and a subscription of £6 each. There were nine course, arranged, four being held at The Downs Leisure Centre and five in members’ homes. By the

cTLA hosts easter lunch

CTLA Community Transport was delighted to host an intergenerational Easter lunch at the Hillcrest Community Centre, Newhaven, last week. The 3rd Peacehaven Brownies painted Easter vases and decorated eggs for the table displays and, along with the adult volunteers, helped to serve refreshments and play bingo with the 37 older lunch attendees.The Brownies are working towards earning their ‘Charity’ badge through community action, and by supporting the last remaining accessible transport charity covering the District, they were able to further develop key skills for life. CTLA runs isolation-busting social trips and events, and membership is free. For full details please visit www.ctla.org.uk or call 01273 517332.

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following year the membership had grown to over 100 members and now the membership is over 400.

Seaford U3A is clearly filling a gap in the town’s social and educational life and long may that continue! For prospective members who wish to be part of the success story, come along to the coffee morning on Wednesday 19th June from 10am to 12 noon which as usual will be at the Con Club, Crouch Lane, Seaford.

This is open to both members and non-members at a very reasonable charge of £2 for coffee and nibbles. A number of visitors have taken up the invitation over the last few months to come along and meet some of the members. It has been lovely to welcome them.

In July there is another event to which non-members are welcomed as well as members. The U3A Bookfair is on 6th July from 10am to 12 noon in St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane, Seaford. Good quality second-hand books can be donated and bought.

Holiday reading sorted! The talk at The Downs for members in June is about Michelham Priory and to complete the picture later in the month there is a visit there with a guided tour. This is a place which will be well known already to many people in the Seaford area but it is always possible to learn more!

The foundation of the Priory dates back to 1229 but it was ransacked and damaged in the Dissolution of the Monasteries. A country house was built there in Tudor times and now its moat and gardens make visiting a pleasure, particularly in summer. The July outing will be to Chelsea Physic garden, the 4-acre botanical garden in the heart of London which includes a woodland walk, medicinal plants and glasshouses among its delights. Members will be able to enjoy the pub lunch as usual on the last Wednesday in June.

For more information about Seaford U3A, its linked organisations, Sussex U3A Network (SUN) and SE U3A Region at www.u3asites.org.uk/seaford. To find out about membership check this website or ring 01323 899572, or come along to a coffee morning and have a chat.

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seaford cHoral society

When I said that we were going to try some different pieces I was told, ‘That’s not what the Choral Society does’. Well, back in 1923, when the society was a just a few years old, they performed Hiawatha in full costume. Francis Foote was the music director and something of an impresario. It must have been quite a sight in Queen’s Hall (top of Broad Street). After nearly 100 years it was time to follow in the steps of Francis – maybe not in full costume yet, but who knows?

Whilst biodiversity is the environmental buzz word, Seaford Choral Society has enthusiastically embraced choral diversity. In Summer 2018 we tried our hand at music by The Kings Singers and from a number of musicals. We had fun, and so did our audience.

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Autumn saw us venturing into more new areas with an audio-visual commemoration of World War 1, including Seaford Primary School children marching round singing Long Way to Tipperary. This Spring we tackled the wonderfully bouncy mass, Petite Messe Solennelle

by Rossini. It was an exhausting evening but such a joy to sing. I received this reaction from one of our singers: ‘The best concert I’ve ever sung In over 20 years. The energy and the joy of it was just wonderful’.

This paragraph from an audience member summed up much of the feedback: ‘Just to say that last evening’s concert was splendid. I last sang the Rossini with the Wombourne Choral Society in 2008 and the Seaford choir’s thrilling performance brought the memory back.

I think Colin has brought light and shade to the choir’s performances.’

Another satisfied customer wrote: ‘It was a wonderful concert, really good harmonies, everything was so clear, I could hear every word, all the parts, the basses were lovely, it was all so good.’

Our diversity efforts were affirmed when we received this audience view: ‘The concert tonight was excellent, particularly the Sanctus and Angus Dei. All the soloists were good but particularly the tenor and alto. I also enjoyed the Christmas concert (with) the remembrance theme and the children singing. I feel this brought in a wider audience including young families. I like this variety, the religious music at Easter and other content at other times of the year. I would like you to continue with a variety of music and styles.’ We will.

Good Friday evening found us back in St Leonard’s church for an ‘Almost Instant’ Fauré’s Requiem, joined by many singers, creating a choir of 80 singing to a full church. Feedback from all concerts has been wonderful.

To continue the diversity theme, this Summer brings with it a selection of new and possibly surprising songs and medleys. This is a concert designed to appeal to every age, and to give us new challenges.

The concert will be on 29th June in Seaford Baptist Church. Get your tickets early, and bring the whole family. It’s going to be supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!

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The Youth Counselling Project is committed to providing counselling for 60 young people at Seaford Head School and one or more primary schools until the end of summer term 2020. Clive said they were developing a transportable model that could be rolled out elsewhere in East Sussex. The Youth Counselling Project is bidding for wider funding in order to sustain provision for the cost of counselling and is also raising money with events held locally. A concert involving Archway Choirs and Seaford Head pupils raised around £1,000. Future events include a jazz evening with Jane Reeves at Florence House on Sunday 16th June and regular quiz nights at the Old Plough pub in Church Street. Local people are also invited to hold their own events to raise money for this much-needed cause. For more information go to www.tycp.org.uk Photo (left to right): Seaford Head School headteacher Bob Ellis; Clive Lacey, The Youth Counselling Project; Steven Willox, President of the Rotary Club of Seaford; Paul Vaesen.

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He went to see a button maker, and scrounged the mis-shapen buttons which they could not sell. These he sewed onto his jacket, lapels, cap and trousers. Market users became so fascinated that they put money into his hat, which he again gave to the workhouse.

Each borough in London could ‘nominate’ Pearly Kings and Queens, and they could pass this honour down through the generations. But the movement maintained the tradition of raising money for charities, and those in need, and that situation continues to this day. Edward’s own connection began with his Great Grandfather and Great Grandmother, who were appointed Pearly King and Queen for Islington in 1904. The role descended down to Edward, who continues raising money for local charities, including the RNLI. Edward participated in the opening ceremony for the 2012 Olympics, and in the 2014 Poppy Celebration at the Tower of London. As a finale Edward invited members to guess how many buttons there were on his costume. I won’t give the game away, in case Edward visits another group near to you. But, to the nearest hundred, the answer is ‘an awful lot’.

Our club meets on the second Tuesday of each month, at 12 noon for 12.45pm, at Seaford Golf Club, 111 Firle Road BN25 2JD. New members are always welcome.

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west view beach hutS – here comes summer!

With the days lengthening and the evenings getting lighter, it’s clear that summer is just around the corner, and what better way to while away a summer’s day than spend it at the great British seaside?

Seaford Town Council has responded to public demand and is delighted to announce a great new amenity for the people of Seaford and the many thousands who visit every year to take in all that this most inspiring part of the Sussex coast and town centre has to offer.

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West View Beach Huts will be available to hire from 1st May until 30th September 2019. Six purpose-built beach huts in a prime location on Seaford’s promenade are situated close to Frankie’s Beach Café and have lovely views out across Seaford Bay. Equipped with deckchairs, a gas stove, kettle, mugs and a table and chairs, these lovely beach huts come with all that you need for a day at the beach, perfect for enjoying a picnic and watching the children loving a day at the seaside. West View Beach Huts are available on a daily or weekly basis and are booking up fast! During May, June and September the daily hire cost is £25, and the weekly fee is £125.

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inner wheel club of seaford Planting a Peace Rose

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Kay Young, President of the Inner Wheel Club of Seaford, was joined by members for the planting of a peace rose.

There are about 800 Inner Wheel Clubs in Great Britain & Ireland. All were asked to plant peace roses, which were developed at the end of the Second World War. The ‘planting’ is also related to the remembrance commemorations that have taken place. A Desdemona Fragrant English Rose was planted in the Peace Garden. President Kay and members of Inner Wheel thought the most appropriate

setting for this rose plant was Seaford’s Peace Garden at the Crouch Centre. The Garden is a joint project between Seaford Quaker Meeting and The Seaford Town Council.

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Three members from the Inner Wheel Club of Seaford attended the 2019 Association Conference in Cardiff.

President Kay Young, District Vice Chair, Jennifer Pierce and Club Secretary Norman Young thoroughly enjoyed the event, which included excellent entertainment and motivational presentations. International Inner Wheel President, Chris Kirby, who was visiting the UK from Australia attended the Conference. Her address focusing on her theme for Inner Wheel this year – ‘Empower and Evolve’ was very well received.

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Sussex Tile and Stone are pleased to announce we are moving to larger premises in Newhaven.

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two brand new outdoor table tennis tables at the salts!

Seaford Town Council its pleased to announce that two new outdoor concrete table tennis tables have been delivered and installed at the Salts Recreation Ground next to the Salts Café in Seaford!

This has been welcomed as another free activity available to all ages and abilities in the town.

Bring along your own bats and balls, or sets will be available to borrow from the Salts Café during opening times. The tables were delivered and installed on Monday 29th April from ‘Playcrete’. Seaford Town Council has been able to purchase these with a grant application for Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funds from

Lewes District Council. The table tennis tables have been another wonderful addition to the Salts Recreation Ground that can be enjoyed all year round, weather permitting.

The table tennis tables were identified by users of the park as a desirable addition to the Salts during a public consultation which lead to the Salts Development Plan being adopted by the Council.

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Beach Access Project

The Martello Rotary Club of Seaford has been very pleased to support the Beach Access Project whereby there will be access for all to Seaford beach. Project initiator Sam Taylor, himself a wheelchair user, has been fundraising to get the necessary cash together. Sam has been supported by Tony Jackson from Seaford Town Council and a lot of other interested parties. The first phase of the project has now been completed.

Permanent decking has now been laid and thanks are due to The Builders Club for providing the materials and labour free of charge.

Phase two will see the heavy duty tiles being laid to extend the walkway out on to the beach. Our picture shows Sam receiving a cheque for £1,000 from members of the Martello Rotary Club, together with Tony Jackson, the Seaford Town Council Projects Officer, on the phase one decking. Rodney Reed, the PresidentElect of the Martello Rotary Club said: ‘We are delighted to have been able to donate enough money to be able to get Sam’s project over the finishing line and this will enable wheelchair users, parents and children with their prams and buggies to get out out onto the main section of the beach. We were pleased to have Sam as a guest speaker at one one of our Club meetings, and we commend him for his vision and persistence in getting this project funded and implemented. Martello Rotary raised this money through a variety of fundraising events in the town, including our Martello Proms, Tavern in The Tent and Christmas Tree Recycling.’

Joining with Martello Rotary would enable you to be part of Rotary, making a difference in the town, and open up a new circle of friends and social activities to you – why not consider joining us? We meet at Seaford Golf Club on Monday evenings and we welcome new members. If you would like more information email us at contactseafordmartellorotary@gmail.com or text 07984 581784.

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Community Calendars – donations now made

As we have previously reported, the Seaford Community Calendar project in 2018 raised some very useful cash for the RNLI and Seaford Lifeguards.

At a Club meeting in April representatives of both organisations came along to receive their cheques and our photo shows them with some members of Martello Rotary. The amount raised was higher than we expected – the RNLI received £1,200, and Seaford Lifeguards received £400. The Martello Rotary club is now busy planning the 2020 Community Calendar – if you would like to follow this on Facebook, join our page ‘Seaford Community Calendar’. If you would like to be able to sell the calendars please contact us by email at: nick88nick@googlemail.com

Martello Half Marathon – hills, cows and glorious views!

The Martello Half Marathon, previously known as the Martello Rotary Triple Challenge, has taken place for several years and has attracted runners from all over the South East and even as far as Liverpool. Quite a number come from our local towns, and if you are a runner and are wondering if this the event for you, then read the following edited extracts of Seaford Strider’s Kat Elton’s experience of the event…

The event is aptly named because it truly challenges the participants. First, there’s the route it slopes up for miles

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until Firle Beacon before coming back down again. Then, there’s the June timing. At the worst it can be scorching, although last year the conditions were not too bad, however there’s little in the way of shade for the hard working runner.

And then there’s the cows!

In 2018 four of us who were members of Seaford Striders Running Club took up the challenge of this event. We were helped along our way by the enthusiastic support of other team members, who joined the marshalling team and helped with the time keeping. The easy run down the seafront meant we could wave at our friends and even take in the beauty of the sea on a calm summer’s morning.

At the A259 we were marshalled across the road by the familiar faces from Seaford Striders, before following the route through Bishopstone. As we got past Bishopstone the roads gave way to paths and, by mile three, we had started our ascent of the Downs. I almost made it up the first hill running, but as the path narrowed, the loose stones and tree roots in the only heavily shaded spot meant it was just as fast for me to walk up the hill! By mile five it was getting steeper. Again, I chose to complete some of the uphill sections by walking fast instead of running. As we turned sharp right into the South Downs Way and ran past the masts, it felt like we’d been running uphill forever…but it was here that we got our reward. Stunning views from the top of the Downs and a complete distraction from running.

Looking down onto the green fields and sea below, I felt like I could have been in an aeroplane. I didn’t notice my legs were moving at all.

On the ascent to Firle Beacon, we encountered our biggest crowd of the day – a large herd of cows with their calves. They were stretched right across the run route and weren’t going anywhere fast , however they showed no aggression, only curiosity, at these humans who chose to run across their field. After Firle Beacon, the course undulates as it reaches mile eight at Bo Peep then at mile 10, running alongside Seaford Golf Club,

I knew I was on familiar territory and it really was all downhill from there. It was getting much hotter but I’d found my stride again. As we descended through Bishopstone, I was relieved to be heading towards the finish, but having run on the hills, that last hot, flat mile seemed to go on forever. It was then that the encouragement from the marshals and in particular those familiar Strider faces became important as they cheered me on towards the finish.

I was finally over the line – what a wonderful feeling!

This year’s event will take place on Sunday, 30th June starting from 9.30am on the seafront beside the Salts Recreation Ground. If you are interested in participating visit www.nice-work.org.uk/races/MartelloHalf/2019.

All funds raised will be going to The British Heart Foundation and Rotary charities.

Photos (from left to right): Beach Access project: Sam Taylor receives the cheque for £1,000 from members of Martello Rotary; community calendars: RNLI and Seaford Lifeguards representatives with members of Martello Rotary and photographer Martin Sinnock; Martello Half Marathon: runners in last year’s event.

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Imagine if we had to do it. Imagine that first thing every morning we had to stake a claim to our property by pulling on our dressing gowns, marching out onto our front lawns, taking a deep breath and singing a song.

Seaford would awaken to an a cappella cacophony of show tunes, power ballads and rock anthems pouring from porches and patios, backyards and balconies.

And if you weren’t out there, patrolling your property with a raspy rendition of ‘Hey Jude’, your neighbours would assume you’d gone and they’d muscle in. If you overslept you’d wake to find Jeanette from two doors down screeching ‘I Dreamed a Dream’ on your doorstep and you’d have to see her off with your version of ‘River Deep, Mountain High’.

At this time of year male birds are aggressively defending their breeding territories. In the absence of bricks and barbed wire, their songs build the

boundaries around their little bits of Seaford. It’s vital they sing every morning.

After a day dodging cats, cars, windowpanes and Sparrowhawks their defiant songs (think ‘I will survive’ meets ‘My Way’) inform their neighbours that they’re still alive and still king of the hill.

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To our ears this warzone of warbles and whistles is a stirring celebration of the passing of winter and the arrival of spring which fills our hearts with the promise of the summer to come. Bernstein, Britten, Beethoven and Brian Wilson rolled into one.

Clare Mayer’s Seaford garden is full of birds…and butterflies, bees and other wildlife. Clare will be opening up her garden as part of this year’s Seaford Open Gardens event on Sunday 9th June. We’ll be there too with activities and information. Join us at 36 Kedale Road (sussexwildlifetrust.org/whats-on). You’ll also find details of our Rockpooling for Grown-Ups event (10th June) and Bat Night (20th June).

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If the item doesn’t match the photos on the website, you may also have grounds to get a refund.

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A beautiful but tough run starting at the Salts Recreation Ground in Seaford and following footpaths and tracks up onto Athe beautiful tough run at the Salts Recreation Downs.but After taking in starting the stunning views there is an Ground in Seaford and following footpaths and tracks up onto exhilarating downhill run to the seafront.

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The event is organised bydownhill the Martello Club of Seaford in exhilarating run Rotary to the seafront. conjunction with Nice Work Race Organisers and will be chip timed.

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Seaford Striders

couch to 5k

Seaford Striders had a huge response to the inaugural run of their latest Couch to 5k group. We hope that everyone who came along enjoyed themselves and that those new to running, or who haven’t run for a long time weren’t too stiff in the following days. We would like to emphasise that it will hurt less the fitter you get, so please stick with it and continue to come along!

The first session consisted of a five-minute brisk walk, followed by twenty minutes alternating 60 second runs and 90 second walks, we will slowly lengthen the periods of running and lessen those of walking as the weeks go by. The Striders were delighted so many people came to the first run and would like to extend their thanks to all the Striders who came along to act as coaches and mentors, especially those who previously came through the ‘Couch to 5k’ programme.

Special thanks to Michelle Varndell who took our

cool-down exercises and Stacey Jones who took some photos to record the evening. After week 9 the group will be encouraged to participate in the local Seaford Beach parkrun www.parkrun.org.uk/seafordbeach before continuing the programme in a 5k to 10k course, by which means we hope to fully integrate the participants into joining the Striders on their regular Monday and Wednesday club nights.

Striders are a relatively small and friendly club which meets each Wednesday at 7pm in the Olympic Lounge at the Downs Leisure Centre and at 6.50pm on Mondays, except for the first Monday in the month when they travel to Lewes Track between 7.30-8.30pm.

We have many different groups who run at different paces and distances, so can accommodate all runners. www.seafordstriders.org.uk/Newsite/ Queries email: info@seafordstriders.org.uk

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seaford kurlers The sport of New Age Kurling is a great way to spend some time. So why not come along to see our sport at the Downs Leisure Centre, Seaford.

New Age Kurling is played on a wooden sports hall floor that is marked out for badminton and surprisingly not on ice as in curling, as some people believe! The game and the aim of the sport is very similar to bowling.

The target is marked out in coloured rings with a ‘bullseye’ in the centre. There are four players to each team. Each team has four ‘stones’, one set is red and the other is blue. The aim is to get as many of your team’s stones into the scoring zone as possible. The nearest to the centre is the scoring colour. If the other team also has stones in the scoring area, then they do not count. If any of their stones are closer to the target than your other stones, then your other stones are not scoring ones.

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New members that have joined us are thoroughly enjoying themselves playing the sport, we all are a friendly bunch and have all made new friends.

No matter what level of mobility you have, you can play our sport alongside fully able bodied players. So if you have a back problem or knee problem for instance, you do not have to bend as we have pushers to launch the stones. In fact, a number of our members prefer to launch their stones in this way.

Come along and see for yourselves. We stop at about half time for refreshments. The restaurant in Wave Leisure provides great food in very pleasant surrounding and the Wave staff are always very welcoming.

Apart from the sport itself, we also have a social calendar and we try to arrange two coach trips a year plus our Annual Christmas Lunch.

Our kurling club can offer a gentle sport for local people. We get together every Tuesday at the Downs Leisure Centre, Seaford from 2pm until 4pm, in the sports hall. Your first visit is a ‘come and see’ and then the weekly fee is £2.50 and the annual membership is £5. You can contact me on 01323 895376 or email sally1989@tiscali.co.uk.

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walking netball arrives in Seaford

In January this year a number of women ventured back to the Netball court by taking up Walking Netball! It’s a sport that has evolved following a growing demand nationally for Walking Sports. Walking Netball is a slower version of the game; it is netball, but at a walking pace.

The game has been designed so that anyone can play it regardless of age, ability or fitness level. It’s for those who have dropped out of the sport they love due to serious injury and those who believed they had hung up their Netball trainers many years ago. Walking Netball is great for both the body and the mind.Women the length of the country have found that Walking Netball not only brings elements of fun, laughter and camaraderie, but health benefits too. Walking netball is run by a qualified

Seaford Walking Netballers get together every Monday afternoon at the Downs Leisure Centre. It really is for everyone. We have some ladies who haven’t played since school and are finding their love for the game again, some ex-netballers who are thriving at being back on court, and other ladies who come to enjoy some gentle exercise and socialising. Those who have participated in the sessions thus far have thoroughly enjoyed themselves, with over 75% of the participants returning following their first session.

Come and join us for a wiggle and a giggle on Monday’s from 1.45pm – 3pm at the Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road, Seaford. £3.50 per person.

Wear something comfortable and bring appropriate footwear (trainers are recommended). For more information or if you have any questions, call or text Fran on 07593 019649. Facebook: Seaford Walking Netballl. There’s an introduction video on Youtube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzQfnv7sFPg Photo:s: Walking Netball at the Downs Leisure Centre

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What’s On In June?

Sat 25th May - Thur 20th June Sussex Art Collective ‘Collections Four’ Front Room, Crypt Gallery, Church Street, Seaford Sussex Arts Collective’s fourth series of exhibitions as part of their 2019 residency at the Crypt Gallery. Open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm and Sun 12 noon-3pm. Closed Weds.

Free entry to exhibition and medieval uncercroft. www. sussexartscollective.com Saturday 1st June Cycle Seahaven Bike Surgeries Seaford Police Station 10am - 12.15pm. Bike safety checks and simple repairs. www.cycleseahaven.org.uk Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Newhaven Marina, Yacht Harbour, BN9 9BY 10am - 4pm. Safety Boat Refresher/Upskill Training.

Piddinghoe: 1pm - 4pm. RYA Youth Sailing Scheme training stages 1 - 4, open to all.

Foundation of Spiritual Healing and Guidance St James’ Trust Community Centre, Blatchington Road 2pm - 4pm. Free healing, Qualified approved healers in attendance. No appointment.

Tea and cakes. Donations welcome. Tel: 01323 896192 www.facebook.com/Thefshg St Luke’s Church Summer Fayre St Luke’s Church, Walmer Road, Chyngton 2pm - 4pm.

Free entry. Refreshments. Many stalls including cakes, toys, books, tombola, bric-a-brac and games.

The Royal British Legion Claremont Road, Seaford 8.30pm. Jane (solo).

Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Sat 1st - Sun 2nd Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Marine Parade, BN25 2QR Family weekend (members & their guests). www.nssc.org.uk

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Sunday 2nd Boot, Craft & Produce Fair Martello Fields (West) 7.30am (stallholders). 9am 1pm (public). Low pitch fee.

Free car parking. Refreshments available. www.seafordrotary. org.uk Beach Clean The Buckle 10am. Gloves, bags and litter pickers provided, or bring your own bucket. Supervised children welcome. Rubbish sorted for recycling. Facebook: Plastic Free Seaford Seaford & Blatchington Tennis Club Open Day Belgrave Road, BN25 2HE 10am - 4pm. Free tennis.

Meet the coaches. Try our ball machine and latest rackets. Mini tennis for 3-10 year olds.You can join on the day and get 25% off 2019/20 membership. www.seafordtennis.com Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Marine Parade, BN25 2QR 10.30am. Seaford Regatta Race 1 & 2 & 3 (short races).

Tuesday 4th East Blatchington Lectures St Peter’s Church Hall 2.30pm. Photographer Phil Sutters presents his vividly illustrated stained glass windows story. Open to everyone. Tickets £7 (incl. light refreshments), available from Newberry Tully Estate Agents, 53 Church Rd. Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe 5pm. Cadet training. www.nssc.org.uk Seaford Head Probus Club Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road Monthly meeting and lunch for members and guests.Tel: Dennis Cockram 01323 491332, email: dcockram1@sky.com Seaford Natural History Society Outing Rye Harbour Members only. Particpation by booking only. www. seafordnaturalhistorysociety. org.uk

Wednesday 5th Lewes WASPI Group (Women Against State Pension Injustice) St James’ Trust, 11 Blatchington Road, Seaford 6.30pm. Women Against State Pension Injustice group meeting.

Just come along. Facebook ‘Lewes WASPI Group. Contact Local Co-ordinator Janet Blackman at: leweswaspi@ yahoo.com.

Splash Point Jazz The View, Seaford Head Golf Club, Southdown Road 7pm. Terry Seabrooke’s T-Rio band. Exciting rhythms from South America and Cuba. £10 on the door or online www.wegottickets.com/ splashpointjazz Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Marine Parade, BN25 2QR 7.15pm. Wednesday Series 1 Race 4. www.nssc.org.uk The Wednesday Group Cross Way Church, Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Outing.

Weds 5th June - 10th July DJ Workshop Newhaven Youth Club, Lewes Road Hut, Robinson Road, Newhaven Weds 6.30 - 8pm. Weekly sessions of making music, come and have a go at learning techniques on DJ Decks. For 11+ year olds, free.

Tel 01273 517250 youth@ sussexcommunity.org.uk Thursday 6th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe 5pm - 7pm. Women on water. www.nssc.org.uk Family Roots, Eastbourne & District Family History Society Ocklynge School, Victoria Drive, Eastbourne 7pm for 7.30pm. ‘Eva Braun – Victim or Contriver’, a talk

by Melanie Gibson-Barton.

New members welcome.

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

Seaford Bonfire Society Open Committee Meeting The White Lion Hotel, Claremont Road 7.30pm. A chance to join and meet the committee. Email: seafordbonfire@gmail.com www.seafordbonfiresociety. co.uk Seaford Folk Songs and Tunes Circle The Office Bar, Saxon Lane 8pm. Singers, musicians and audience welcome to perform or listen. Host: Derek Seed.

Thur 6th, Thur13th, Thur 20th, Mon 24th, Thur 27th Growing Together Community Garden Project Newhaven Community Garden Free activities for the community to showcase the new improved Growing Together Community Garden. More info 01273 519146 or healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk.

Thurs 6th - Sun 7th July Studio+Gallery: Abstract Generations Studio+Gallery, 21 Church Street, Seaford First exhibition featuring two contemporary abstract atists.

Open every Thursday to Sunday. 11am to 5pm. www. studioplusgallery.com.

Friday 7th NHS Hearing Aid Batteries Downs 60+ Club, Sutton Corner 10am - 12 noon. Drop in and meet your local, friendly team from East Sussex Hearing Resource Centre. Please bring your brown NHS record book.

Tel: 01323 722505. Email: mail@eshrc.org.uk www. eshrc. org.uk Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club St James’ Trust, Blatchington Road 2.15pm - 4pm. Guest speakers, activities, tea and biscuits.

Transport available. New members always welcome.

Tel: Pauline 01323 895216 Email: white-65@talktalk.net Seaford Museum & Heritage Society The Little Theatre, Steyne Rd 2.30pm. ‘House on the Cliff ’.

Illustrated talk by Lynn Lawson.

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Members £2/Non-members £5. www.seafordmuseum.co.uk Friday 7th - Sunday 9th Seaford Musical Theatre The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane Evenings 7.30pm. Saturday and Sunday matinée 2.30pm.

‘Sister Act’ – a divine musical comedy. Tickets: adults £12, students £8, family (2A & 2S) £35, available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre or www.ticketsource.co.uk/ thebarntheatre.

Saturday 8th Denton Community Challenge ‘Let’s Score’ Avis Road Recreation Ground, Denton 1pm - 5pm. A day giving children a taste of sporting activities and challenges for a small nominal fee. A fun day for the family with over 60 stalls and attractions. www.facebook.com/ DentonCommunitychallenge/ Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe 1pm. RYA Youth Sailing Scheme training stages 1 - 4, open to all.

RYA Sea Safety Boat Course (day 1), open to non-members. www.nssc.org.uk The Royal British Legion Claremont Road, Seaford 8.30pm. The Hound Dawgs.

Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Sat 8th June - Thur 13th June Making Waves The Crypt Gallery, Church St 10am to 5pm. New exhibition about the waves and ways we make in the world –paintings, sculpture, jewellery and installation art. For info contact Carol Trimbee, trim beeinteriors@btinternet.com.

Sunday 9th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Marine Parade, BN25 2QR 10.30am. Friar’s Bay Buoy, Long/Middle Distance Race 2. www.nssc.org.uk Sunday Tea Dances Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, N’haven 2pm - 4.30pm. Ballroom, Latin, popular sequence and occasional line dances. £6, including tea and biscuits (first visit £1.50). Tel: Fred Weston on 01323 898813

Women’s Soft Ball Cricket Festival The Salts Recreation Ground 2pm - 5pm. Soft ball is a game for everybody no matter what age or fitness level. Come along to try it or simply support us.

We offer a warm welcome, a free t-shirt, free coaching music and food. www.seafordcc.co.uk Corelli Ensemble Concert Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 4pm. With ‘Flint’ by Ed Hughes.

Guitarist, Paul Gregory performs Vivaldi’s Guitar Concerto in A. Plus Grieg’s Holberg Suite. Tickets at £10 on www.corelliensemble. co.uk or for £12 on the door.

Children free.

Mayors Open Garden Trail Various locations, Seaford This year seven gardens will open their doors. Entry to the trail is £6.You can buy tickets at the first garden you visit. To see just one garden, it’s £2: 27 Alfriston Rd BN25 3LS; ‘Burford’, Cuckmere Rd BN25 4DE; Lavender Cottage, Steyne Rd BN25 1QH; Seaford Community Garden, Crouch Gardens, East St; 36 Kedale Rd BN25 2BU; 71 Firle Rd BN25 2JA; Driftwood, 4 Marine Drive, Bishopstone BN25 2RS. www.mayorsopengarden.co.uk Monday 10th Sussex Wildlife Trust Rockpooling for Grown-Ups South Hill Barn Car Park (Ref: TV505980) 10am - 12.30pm. We search for wildlife along the rocky shore at Seaford Head. No booking required, just turn up. Contact walk leader on the day on 07498 251494.

Tuesday 11th Seaford Natural History Society Cradle Valley (Ref: TQ50910110) 10am. Meetiing place is the High & Over Car Park. Please use appropriate footwear. £3 (refunded if you join).www. seafordnaturalhistory.org.uk or call 01323 893526.

Probus Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road 12 noon for 12.45pm lunch.

Monthly meeting with 2-course meal and speaker. Tel: 01323 899300 or 01323 896024

Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe 5pm - 7.30pm. Cadet training. www.nssc.org.uk Seaford Community Partnership St Leonard’s Church Hall 7pm. AGM. Speaker is Kevin Gordon talking about ‘Hidden Seaford’. Come along. We would like to hear your views on our plans.

Wednesday 12th Seaford Women’s Institute Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd 2pm. Waiting list for new members. To hire the hall for events, email Sue Parish at sue@eleganzaweddings.com www.esfwi.org.uk/wis/seaford Seaford Museum & Heritage Society 6.30pm. Members’ local outing and supper. Booking required. £10, members only. www. seafordmuseum.co.uk Seaford Stamp & Postcard Club Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane 7pm for 7.30pm - 9.15pm.

Members’ evening with a presentation by Grace Davies on ‘Peace’. All stamp and postcard collectors welcome.

Tel: 01323 492433 www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/sspc Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Marine Parade BN25 2QR 7.15pm. Wednesday Series 1 Race 5. www.nssc.org.uk Friday 13th Bizzybirds The View, Seaford Head Golf Club, Southdown Road 10am - 12 noon. Monthly meeting for women looking to build their business and network with like-minded women. www.bizzybirds.co.uk Seahaven RAFA Lunch 12 noon for 12.30pm. Twocourse lunch at either the Royal British Legion or the White Lion. Book one week in advance. Tel: 01323 898907 Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe 5pm - 7pm. Women on water. www.nssc.org.uk

Friday 13th - Sunday 15th Seaford Musical Theatre The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane Evenings 7.30pm. Saturday & Sunday matinée 2.30pm.

‘Sister Act’ – a divine musical comedy. Tickets: adults £12, students £8, family (2A &2S) £35, available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre or www.ticketsource.co.uk/ thebarntheatre.

Friday 14th Hearing Aid Maintenance, NHS Batteries & Hearing Loss Advice in Seaford Downs 60+ Club, Sutton C’nor 10am - 12 noon. Drop in and meet your local, friendly team from East Sussex Hearing Resource Centre. Please bring your brown NHS record book.

Tel: 01323 722505. Email: mail@ eshrc.org.uk www. eshrc.org.uk Saturday 15th Cycle Seahaven Bike Surgeries Peacehaven Big Park 10am - 12.15pm. Bike safety checks and simple repairs. www.cycleseahaven.org.uk Fish Festival in Newhaven Huggetts Green,West Quay, Newhaven 10am to 3pm. Fun-filled day for the family with lots of stalls, local produce based on the historical fish industry.

Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe RYA Sea Safety Boat Course (day 2), open to non-members.

10.30am. Endurance Race.

1pm. RYA Youth Sailing Scheme training stages 1 to 4, open to all. www.nssc.org.uk Lunchtime Concert St Leonard’s Church, Church St 1pm. Hammig String Quartet.

Free event self-supported by donations. www.seafordparish. org.uk Chestnut Tree House Wonder Walk Redoubt Fortress, Eastbourne 7pm onwards. 10-mile challenge along a seafront and harbour route. Open to everyone aged 10 and over (under 16s need to be accompanied by an adult). Find out more and register at: www. chestnut-tree-house.org.uk/ wonderwalk

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Concentus Choir Summer Concert Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 7pm. With songs from ‘Phantom of the Opera’ and ‘Miss Saigon’. Plus joint performances with the Lewes, Glynde & Beddingham Brass.

Tickets £12 (Under 16s £6).

Tickets available on 07789 343514/07920 430162, www. ticketsource.co.uk/concentus or Newberry Tully Estate Agents. www.concentus-sings.com The Royal British Legion Claremont Road, Seaford 8.30pm. Parlophones.

Tel: 01323 890154. www. seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Sat 15th - Sun 16th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Family weekend (members & their guests). www.nssc.org.uk Sunday 16th Friends of Tide Mills meeting Tide Mills 10am - 12 noon. Meet at beach end of old village road. Help us care for this special place. Email: brianjimskinner@gmail.com Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Marine Parade, BN25 2QR 10.30am. Summer Class Series Race 1 & 2.

Piddinghoe 12.30am. Endurance Race.

Sussex Day Celebrations Nr Martello Tower, Seaford seafront 11am - 4pm. Short ceremony at 12 noon with the Seaford Town Crier and the Mayor of Seaford. Plus entertainment and Sussex craft stalls.

The Joyce Campbell Lunch Club St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Road 1pm. 3rd Sunday of the month (unless otherwise stated) – a get together for lunch for senior citizens in Seaford. £6.

To book call June on 01323 890175.

Youth Counselling Project Fundraising Summer Event Florence House, Southdown Rd 5.30pm. The Archway Choir will be singing jazz to raise money for the Youth Conselling Project.

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Tickets £20 (incl. supper), available from the Seaford Tourist Information Centre.

National Garden Scheme Seaford Garden Trails Lavender Cottage, 69 Steyne Rd; 2 Barons Close; Cosy Cottage, 69 Firle Rd; High Trees, 83 Firle Road; Seaford Allotments, Sutton Drove £6 admission for all five gardens. Children free.

Monday 17th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Marine Parade, BN25 2QR 7pm. NSSC Board Meeting (members only). www.nssc. org.uk Tuesday 18th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe 5pm. Cadet training. www.nssc.org.uk Wednesday 19th Seaford U3A Coffee Morning Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane 10am - 12 noon. Find out about courses, workshops and outings. £2 for coffee and nibbles. Open to members and non-members. No need to book - just turn up. www. u3asites.org.uk/seaford Cupani Garden Open Day 8 Sandgate Close, BN25 3LL 12pm - 5pm. National Garden Scheme Open Day. Proceeds go to charity. Entry £4.50.

Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Marine Parade BN25 2QR 7.15pm. Wedneday Series 1 Race 6. www.nssc.org.uk The Wednesday Group Cross Way Church, Clinton Centre, Clinton Place 7.30pm. Speaker: Jan Morely on her work at Holloway. All welcome.

Thursday 20th The Long House Garden Open Day The Long House, West Dean, BN25 4AL 11-5pm. Lavenders, hollyhocks, roses, a wild flower meadow, a long perennial border and much more. Light lunches, tea & cakes available.

Entry £6, children free. No dogs. Plants for sale. Free parking in the village. www. thelonghousegarden.co.uk

Seaford Afternoon Flower Club Baptist Church Hall, Belgrave Rd 2pm (doors open at 1.30pm).

Join us for Stephen McDonnell’s demonstration ‘Absolutely Fabulous’. Tickets for the show & cream tea are £10 for members/£12 non-members, available from Beryl on 01323 873 929. Opportunity to join.

Annual fee £29, visitors to our monthly meeting £5 on the door including refreshments. Tel: Mary Morris 01323 893899 or Sue Ward 01323 894848.

Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe 5pm. Women on Water. www.nssc.org.uk Sussex Wildlife Trust Bat Evening Pump Barn (behind visitors centre) Seven Sisters Country Park Exceat, BN25 4AD 7.30pm - 9.30pm. An evening with bats. Suitable for beginners.

Families welcome. Booking essential. Contact Nikki Hills on 07498 251494, nikkihills@ sussexwt.org.uk.

Fri 20th - Sun 30th Nomad Theatre Festival Newhaven Fort Britain’s top touring productions. Box office: 07487 228993. www.nomadfestival. co.uk Friday 21st Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe RYA Adult & Children Dinghy Training (Level 1). Open to members and non-members. www.nssc.org.uk Hearing Aid Maintenance, NHS Batteries & Hearing Loss Advice in Seaford St James’ Trust Clubhouse, 11 Blatchington Road 10am - 12 noon. Drop in and meet your local, friendly team from East Sussex Hearing Resource Centre. Please bring your brown NHS record book.

Tel: 01323 722505. Email: mail@ eshrc.org.uk www. eshrc.org.uk Seaford Community Cinema The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7.30pm. ‘Leave No Trace’ cert. 12. Tickets £6/£5/£3.50.

Available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church

Street, tel: 01323 897426, or online. www.seafordcinema.org Saturday 22nd Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe RYA Adult & Children Dinghy Training (Level 2). Open to members and non-members.

Piddinghoe 1pm. RYA Youth Sailing Scheme training stages 1 to 4, open to all. www.nssc. org.uk Community Fun Afternoon Chyngton Methodist Church Hall, Millberg Road, Seaford 1pm - 4pm. Barbecue, games and afternoon tea. Cake stall, books and much more.

Cupani Garden Open Day 8 Sandgate Close, BN25 3LL 2pm - 6pm. Proceeds go to St Peter and St James Hospice.

Entry £4.

Burdyke Lodge Garden Party Southdown Rd, BN25 4JS 2.30pm. Cream tea, raffle, book stall, plants and more. All proceeds go to Marie Curie.

Email burdyke@msn.com.

Cellophane Flowers in Concert Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7.30pm (doors open at 7pm).

Alex Eberhard, Lucy Pickering and Rachel Myer perform Beatles’ compositions. Tickets available from the Seaford Tourist Information Centre or www.cellophaneflowers.co.uk.

Sam Jones Showtime Seaford Little Theatre, 4 Steyne Rd, Seaford 7.45pm. An immersive evening of magic, stories & wonder from Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist, Sam Jones. www.ticketsource.co.uk/ samjonesmagic (ages 12+).

The Royal British Legion Claremont Road, Seaford 8.30pm. Race Night. Tel: 01323 890154. www. seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Sat 22 June - Sun 30th June Sussex Arts Collective: Collections Plus Front & Flint Rooms, The Crypt Gallery, Church St Additional exhibition by the Sussex Arts Collective as part of their 2019 residency at the Crypt Gallery. Open daily: 10am

- 4pm. Mon - Sat: 12 noon 3pm. www.thecryptgallery.com Sunday 23rd Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Marine Parade BN25 2QR 10.30am.

Summer Class Series Race 3 & 4. Piddinghoe: RYA Adult & Children Dinghy Training (Level 2). Open to members and nonmembers.www.nssc.org.uk Seaford Motorfest 2019 Martello Fields & Eastern Promenade (cafe to splash point), Seaford 11am - 5pm. Free family specialist motoring event. More info on Facebook: Seaford Community Events Committee Tuesday 25th Seaford Natural History Society Knowlands Farm (Ref: TQ42121686) 10am. Meetiing place is the field in Farm Lane. Please use appropriate footwear. £3 (refunded if you join).www. seafordnaturalhistory.org.uk or call 01323 893526.

Seaford Ladies Probus Club Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road 12 noon for 12.30pm. Monthly meeting with guest speaker and lunch. Tel: Liz Merritt on 01323 895553.

Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe 5pm. Cadet training. www.nssc.org.uk Seaford Sweethearts WI Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd 8pm. Monthly meeting. hello@ seafordsweetheartswi.com Wednesday 26th Seaford Women’s Circle The Yurt, Florence House (enter through the yurt gate) 7pm. Talk/mini workshop bringing together women from the community to learn and share with each other. All ages welcome. Donations only. www.facebook.com/groups/ seafordwomenscircle Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Marine Parade BN25 2QR 7.15pm. Wednesday Series 1 Race 7. www.nssc.org.uk

Thursday 27th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe 5pm. Women on water. www.nssc.org.uk Seaford Horticultural Society St Leonard’s Church Hall, Seaford 7pm. Members’ social evening with a talk by Christine Smith on ‘The Importance of Plants in Medicine Through the Ages’.

There will also be a ‘Sweet Pea & Roses’ competition. www. seafordhorti.com Seaford Community Cinema The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7pm. NT Live production of ‘Small Island’. Tickets £13.50/£12.50/£8. Available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street, tel: 01323 897426, or online. www.seafordcinema.org Newhaven, Peacehaven & Seaford Lions Club White Lion Hotel, Seaford 8pm. Monthly meeting. Open to anyone intrested in the Lions and the work we do.

Find out more on 0845 833 5981 or www.npslions.co.uk.

Friday 28th Seaford Community Cinema The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7.30pm. ‘The Guardians (Les Gardiennes)’ cert. 15. Tickets £6/£5/£3.50. Available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street, tel: 01323 897426, or online. www. seafordcinema.org Saturday 29th Veterans and Armed Forces Day Martello Fields, Seaford Open free of charge from 11am - 2pm. The parade leaves Place Lane at 12 noon to arrive at the Fields just before 12.30pm. Collections will be made on the day for The Royal British Legion.

High Trees Garden Seaford Open Day High Trees, 83 Firle Road, 11am - 4pm. Enjoy the gardens, secret woodland and serene koi pond. Plus discover a brand new feature for 2019 All proceeds go to Alzheimer’s Research UK. Adults £6 (incl. tea and cake). Children free.

Music in the Garden Seaford Peace Garden, The Crouch, East Street 2.30pm - 4pm. With Norman Baker and Duncan Campbell.

Everyone welcome to celebrate the restoration of the Seaford Peace Garden.

Sat 29th - Sun 30th ‘Parables & Miracles’ Flower Festival St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Rd Opens 10am on Saturday with stalls in the churchyard at 1.30pm. Refreshments available.

Entry is free.

Seaford Choral Society Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 7.30pm. Summer concert.www. seaford-choral-society.com

Sunday 30th Martello Rotary Half Marathon Salts Recreation Ground 9.30am. Funds raised will go to the British Heart Foundation. To register go to www.nice-work. org.uk/races/MartelloHalf.

Seaford Music Society Gala Concert St Leonard’s Church 7.30pm (doors open at 6.45pm). Melvyn Tan (piano), with Ruth Rogers (violiin), Leader of the London Mozart Players, and Sebastian Comberti (cello). More info at: www.seafordmusicsociety.com The Royal British Legion Claremont Road, Seaford 8.30pm. Baker Boys. Tel: 01323 890154. www. seafordbritishlegion.co.uk

Follers Manor Open Day Follers Manor, Whiteway, Alfriston, BN26 5TT 10am - 4pm. Funds raised go to the Chestnut Tree House children’s hospice.

Refreshments, tombola and other stalls. Entry is £7. Children free. Sorry, no dogs.

Cupani Garden Open Day 8 Sandgate Close, BN25 3LL 12pm - 5pm. National Garden Scheme Open Day. Proceeds go to charity. Entry £4.50.

What’s On Weekly?

ARTS & CRAFTS

Art @ St James’ St James’ Trust, Blatchington Road Sat mornings 10am to 12 noon: Beginners Acrylic, 10week course. Sat afternoons 1pm - 3pm: Beginners Watercolour, 10-week course.

Both courses run from 27th April to 29th June. Tel: 01323 492800 or Liz Davies via www. stjamestrustseaford.co.uk Art Workshop Be Creative, 13 Sutton Park Road Thurs: 10am - 12 noon. With Lesley Harvey. All mediums used. £15. Tel: Terri on 01323 490912 Art Workshop Paradise Park Café, Avis Road, Newhaven Last Sat of the month: 9.30am - 11.30am. With Lesley Harvey.

All materials provided. £12.

Tel: 07722 236741 to reserve a place. Email: lesleyharvey17 hotmail.com Chinese Painting Group Hellingly Village Hall off A22 Weds: 1 - 4pm. Professional Chinese tutor. Materials

available. Beginners and new members welcome. For more details contact: 01273 515452 East Sussex Moviemakers St Luke’s Parish Rooms, Stone Cross, Pevensey 1st & 3rd Weds: 7.30 9.30pm. Members show videos, advice available, speakers on video-related topics. Contact Valerie McManus: 07950 904778, valmcmanusuk@yahoo.com www.eastsussexmoviemakers. com Jewellery Classes Seaford Mon: 6 -9pm, Wed: 10am 2pm, Fri: 10am - 2pm. Tel 07952 195341, email: info@ leprevost.co.uk, www.leprevost. co.uk Knit & Craft Chyngton Methodist Church Hall, Millberg Road, Seaford Thurs: 2pm - 4pm. All welcome, come and learn new skills making articles for charities. Tel: Viola on 01323 890271

To advertise in Seaford Scene please call 01273 710793 or email fran@seafordscene.co.uk

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Knit & Natter Seaford Little Theatre, Steyne Road Weds: 10am - 12 noon. Knit, natter and crochet. All made welcome. Tel: Eileen on 01273 510491 or Lyn 01323 893412 Newhaven Art Club Peacehaven Evangelical Church Mon: 2pm. Members meet to paint and draw together with discussions, demonstrations, life drawing and sketching outdoors. Annual subs. £25.

Why not come along and see how you get on? www.newhavenartclub.org.uk Newhaven Knit ‘n’ Natter Group Hillcrest Centre Bay Vue Road, Newhaven Mon: 2pm-4pm. Room 4.

Friendly support for knitting and needlework enthusiasts.

All ages and abilities welcome.

No fees or subscription. Bring along your knitting and enjoy refreshments in the café.

Free parking and access for the disabled. Further details, tel: 07540 199616 or 01323 890205 Ouse Valley Artists Denton & Mount Pleasant Social Centre Weds: 9am 12.30pm. Friendly group of enthusiastic artists, all abilities welcome. For more info call Diane on 01323 670025 or email diane.yvonne.king@ gmail.com or call Pat on 01273 516183.

Seaford Art Club Downs Leisure Centre 1st Mon of every month: new pictures on display at the View at Seaford Head – open from 7am every morning.

Fri: 2 - 4pm. A friendly, active group of enthusiastic, competent artists.

Demonstrations, practical sessions, gallery visits and other trips. Tel Anne: 01323 491008 www.seafordartclub. weebly.com Seaford Machine Knitting Club Baptist Church, Belgrave Rd 2nd Fri of month: 2 - 4pm.

Tel: Helen Doran on 01323 872218 or email: hdoran@ talktalk.net Seaford Photographic Society The Martello Room, Seaford Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane Fri: 7.30pm. September to May. www.seafordps.org.uk

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CLUBS & ORGANISATIONS

Age Concern Seaford 6 Church Street Mon - Fri: 10am - 2pm. Office.

Mon - Sat: 10am - 2pm. Shop.

We offer the following services for older people: information and support, medical transport, visiting and befriending, contact time. Volunteers required.

Tel: 01323 899434 www. ageconcernseaford.btck.co.uk Bank/HSBC Retirees Group Lansdowne Hotel, Eastbourne Last Thurs of month: 10.30am - 12 noon. Calling all retired members. Coffee, tea and biscuits with friendly people.Tel Mrs Doreen Woodward-Davies 01323 898907.

Canasta Afternoon Seaford & Blatchington Lawn Tennis Club, 47 Belgrave Road 1st & 3rd Weds of month: 2pm. £2.50 per session incl. tea/coffee and biscuits. For info, tel: June 01323 896456.

Civil Service Pensioners Alliance The View, Seaford Head Golf Club, Southdown Rd 1st Tues of month: 10am.

Friendly chat inc. group business and info on pensions/ benefits/ socials & days out.

Refreshments.

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

Weds am: Art, snooker, choir (10.30-11.45), lunch club 12.30pm pm: Snooker, craft & chat. Thurs am: Art, board games, snooker, exercise & line dancing pm: Art, snooker.

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

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

East Dean & Friston Gardening Club East Dean Village Hall, Gilberts Drive 2nd Fri of month: 2.15pm 4pm. Variety of guest speakers.

Membership £7 per year, visitors welcome. Tel: Fran 01323 423529 Free Cooking Skills (SCDA) Denton Island Community Centre, Newhaven Learn basic cooking skills by making delicious meals in our Community Kitchen. One Tuesday a month. 2nd July.

10.30am - 1pm. Contact 01273 519149. www.sussex community.org.uk

Diabetes Support Group The Archway, 1 Blatchington Rd 1st Sat of month: 2pm3pm. Informal meeting to share experiences.

Contact 01273 519149 or email healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk.

French Conversation Group (SCDA) Denton Island Community Centre Learn the basics of French in a friendly group setting, without the formal text books.

4 Mondays: 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th June. Contact 01273 519149. www.sussexcommunity.org.uk

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

Class levels are puppy, bronze, silver and graduate.

Tel: Dave 07516 934927 www.seaforddogclub.co.uk

French in the Cuckmere Valley Near Litlington French conversation groups led by French teacher. One-toone’s, preparation for exams, Skype lessons, proofreading, translation, French film and literary groups. For more information tel: 01323 871204/ 07903 610880 or email babkun@gmail.com

Friendship The Base (next to the Salts Café), Marine Parade Thurs: 10.30am - 12 noon.

We chat, enjoy music, play games and buy a drink in the café next door. £2 each week (carers free). Tel: Sam 01323 897320 Grub Club (SCDA) Denton Island Community Centre, Denton Island, Newhaven Learn to cook tasty dishes with a friendly team of volunteers.

Meals are given to community members in need. Open to everyone. English learners welcome. 13th & 27th June.

Ongoing fortnightly sessions (every other Tues). 9.30am - 12 noon. Contact 01273 519149. www.sussex community.org.uk The Havens Day Clubs for Over 65s Kempton House, Peacehaven: Tues: 10am-3pm, or half day. Newhaven Age Concern Club: Weds: 10am3pm, or half days. Care, support, friendship and respite care.

Run by Age UK East Sussex.

Tel Nicola on 07850 987131, Lewes office 01273 476704 www.ageukeastsussex.org.uk Heartsease Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 1st Fri of month (except August): 2.30pm. Monthly group welcoming anyone who finds themselves alone and would enjoy some social interaction. Speakers, activities, companionship and tea. Tel: John and Jill Hughes 01323 898678 HIVE Youth Club Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Fri: 7.15 - 8.45pm. (School year 7 – sixth form). Games, activities, workshops, pool, table football, table tennis, Xbox, instruments, social events, trips out, advice, encouragement & guidance. Annual membership £5 (excl. social events and trips). Term time only.

Tel: 01323 896009 www. seafordbaptistchurch.org.uk Joyce Campbell Lunch Club St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Road 3rd Sunday of the month (unless otherwise stated): 1pm.

A get together for lunch for senior citizens in Seaford. £6.

To book call June on 01323 890175.

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Kids Aloud Kingswell, 115-117 Vale Road (Community Church Hall) Fri: 3.45pm - 5.30pm. Free after-school activities for children aged 4-12. All welcome for games, art and stories. Tel: Tina 01323 492833. www.kings-well.org.uk/kids_ aloud.htm Know Dementia Memory Moments Café Meridian Centre, Meridian Way, P’haven Fri: 9.30am - 12.30pm.

Informal café for people with dementia and their family supporter/carer. Includes tea, coffee and cake, and a little fun and laughter with games, talk, music, dance etc. Tel: 01273 494300 Email: info@ knowdementia.co.uk Lipreading Classes St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Tues:10am - 11.45am.

Newcomers welcome, first session free. Great confidence builder. Six week terms. Fee includes membership of Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club. Tel: Jenny 01273 585339 L: IVE Youth Club Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Fri: 6 - 7pm. (School year 3 - 6). Games and activities inc. pool, table football, table tennis, games consoles, craft zones, and a tuck shop. Admission £1 inc 50p worth of tuck.

First week free. Term time only. Tel: 01323 896009 www. seafordbaptistchurch.org.uk Mercread Youth Centre Mercread Road, Seaford Mon: 6pm - 7pm. Seaford Youth Forum. Tues: 3.30pm - 5.30pm.

Juniors Youth Club (Year 8 & 9), £1. Weds: 3.30 - 6pm. After School Club (Year 6 & 7), £1.

Thurs: 3.30pm - 5.30pm.

Mercread Youth Centre Mercread Road, Seaford T.O.A.S.T. Girls Only Group, £1.

6.30pm - 8.30pm. Seniors Youth Club (Year 9+), £1. For more details contact Roger Daw on 01323 892531 National Trust Seaford Association (NTSA) Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane.

3rd Wed of month: 2.30pm.

Illustrated talks on diverse subjects from Oct to March.

Outings from spring to autumn plus other social and fundraising events. New members

welcome. Visitors £2.50. www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/nt Newhaven & Seaford Sea Cadets The Old Church, Chapel Street, Newhaven Mon & Fri: 7pm - 9pm (seniors) Fri: 7pm - 9pm (juniors) Newhaven, Peacehaven & Seaford Lions Club White Lion Hotel, Claremont Rd 4th Thurs of month: 8pm meeting. www.npslions.co.uk Youth Club Newhaven Lewes Road Hut, Robinson Road, Newhaven Weds: 6.30-8.30pm.

For young people aged 11+.

Info 01273 517250 or youth@ sussexcommunity.org.uk Probus Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Rd 2nd Tues of month: 12 noon for 12.45pm lunch. Monthly meeting with 2-course meal and speaker. Tel: 01323 899300 or 01323 896024.

The Rotary Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Rd Weds: 12.45 for 1pm. Weekly meeting.

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

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

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

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

Membership £29 per year. Visitors £5 including refreshments per meeting. Tel: Mary Morris 01323 893899 or Sue Ward 01323 894848.

Seaford Bonfire Society White Lion Hotel, Claremont Rd First Thurs of month: 7.30pm.

Membership and open committee meeting. Email: seafordbonfire@gmail.com www.seafordbonfiresociety. co.uk

Seaford Bridge Club Downs Leisure Centre Tues:1.30 - 5pm. Duplicate bridge in a friendly atmosphere for intermediates and above.

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

Tues: 9.30am Slimming World.

3rd Weds: Klondyke Whist.

Thurs: Tea Dance/Dance Classes. Fri & Sun: 8.15pm Bingo. Tel: 01323 890087 Seaford Evening Flower Club St Luke’s Church, Walmer Rd 1st Thurs of month: 7pm for 7.30pm demo. Affil. to NAFAS. New members welcome.

Visitors £4.50 including refreshments. Tel Marian on 01273 515544

Evenings 7.30pm. Demos/ workshops see website. All welcome. Tel 01323 737407 Email: enquiries@seafordspirit. co.uk www.seafordspirit.co.uk Seaford Stamp & Postcard Club Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane 2nd Weds of month: 7.15pm.

Monthly speaker. All stamp and postcard collectors welcome.

Tel: 01323 492433 www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/sspc Seaford Stroke & Caring Club St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Mon: 2 - 4pm. Slides, music, quizzes, bingo, tea and homemade cakes. Some transport available. Tel: Joyce Woodgate: 01323 894547

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

Tel: 01323 896373

Seaford Tea Club Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Mon: 2pm - 3.45pm. Social club for all. The aim is to combat loneliness and isolation. Tea, cakes, games, raffle and companionship.

Good access. All welcome.

Enquiries to: seafordteaclub@ outlook.com

Seaford Martello Rotary Club Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road Mon: 7.15pm for 7.45pm.

Tel: 07984 581784 or email: seafordmartellorotary@gmail. com.

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

Seaford Museum & Heritage Society Martello Tower Winter opening times: Saturdays: 2-4pm Sunday & bank hols: 11am4pm. Groups by appt. Archives open every 1st Sun of each month. Tel: 01323 898222 www.seafordmuseum.co.uk

Seahaven (Evening) Trefoil Guild Evening Meeting Downs Leisure Centre Over 60s Club 3rd Thurs of month: 7.30pm.

Tel: 01323 893250

Seaford Quakers Seaford Little Theatre, Steyne Rd Sun: 10.30 - 11.30am. Meeting for worship followed by refreshments. All welcome.

Tel Margaret Brandram on 01323 381282 Seaford Social Club for Blind & Partially Sighted People St Peter’s Hall, Belgrave Road 1st Thurs of month: 2-4pm.

Entertainment and tea.

Tel: ESAB 01323 832252 Seafordspirit: Seaford Independent Spiritualist Church 3 Warwick Road Tues: 7.30pm - 8.30pm Healing. Thurs: 7.30pm Divine Service. Friday: 10.30pm 12 noon Healing. Alternate Saturdays: Clairvoyant

Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd 1st Friday of month: 2.15 - 4pm. Guest speakers and other activities, tea and biscuits, raffle. Local transport may be available at a small cost.

Contact Pauline 01323 895216 Southdown Bridge Club 60+ Club, Downs Leisure Ctr Weds: 6.15pm for 6.30pm start. Friendly Duplicate Bridge club for improvers up.

Tel: 01323 896071 Email: creamer@uwclub.net www.bridgewebs.com/ southdown The Submariners Association (Sussex Branch) Royal British Legion Club, Claremont Road 1st Fri of month: 7.45pm.

For all ex and serving submariners. Tel: Harry Summerton 01323 734132

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and male carers. Tel: 01323 896009

Survivors of Suicide The Matthew 25 Mission, Brodie Hall, Christ Church, Seaside, Eastbourne 2nd Mon: 7pm-8.30pm. Group for people affected by suicide. www.sussexcommunity.org.uk

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Sussex Army Cadet Force No. 2 Platoon (Seaford) Mercread Youth Centre, Mercread Road Mon & Weds: 7.30 - 9.30pm.

For ages 12 (school year 8) to 18 yrs. For further information email kevin.falconer@serfca.org or tel: 01273 552222

Coffee Morning & Bring & Buy St Luke’s Church Hall, Walmer Rd Weds: 10am - 12 noon

Sussex Wildlife Trust Various locations in and around Seaford 1st Thurs of month:10am 3pm, Sept to May. For details tel: 07824 151935. Email: sarahquantrill@sussexwt.org.uk www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk Sussex Wildlife Trust Youth Rangers Various locations in and around Seaford Tues:Term time only.

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

Email: nikkihills@sussexwt. org.uk www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk U3A Members’ Interest Talks Downs Leisure Cent., Sutton Rd Thurs: afternoon. Subjects range from Japanese Ideas to Bonnard in Search of Rainbows, Chickens, Parliament and more. www.u3asites.org. uk/seaford/home The Union Club, Seaford 1 Stafford Road A non-political social club for residents. Lounge bar, dart board, snooker table, TV screens, and events.

Applications for membership all welcome. Tel 01323 890015 email: membership@ theunionclub.plus.com Whist Drive St Thomas More Roman Catholic Church Hall, Sutton Road Thurs: 1.45pm. £2 inc. tea and biscuits. Tel: 01323 896412 Who Let the Dads Out? Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 2nd Sat of month: 9.30am 11.30am. For children 0 to 11 yrs with their dads, granddads

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Clinton Centre Café Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Tues: 10am - 11.30am. Coffee/ tea and biscuit or toast and butter, £1. Tel: 01323 873262

Coffee Pot Chyngton Methodist Church Hall Thurs: 10 - 11.30am. Assorted items on sale. Disabled access.

Friendly atmosphere.

Tel: 01323 891534 East Dean Farmers’ Market East Dean Village Hall,Village Green Lane off Gilberts Drive Weds: 10am - 12.30pm.

01323 423481 Family Learning and Youth Activities Please call for information.

Tel: 01273 517250, email: familylearning@ sussexcommunity.org.uk www.sussexcommunity.org.uk International Coffee Morning St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane 2nd & 4th Weds of month: 10.30am - 12.30pm. FebruaryDecember, term time only.

Local Indoor Market Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Fri: 10.30am - 2.30pm. Local community market, formerly held at the Clinton Centre on Tuesdays. Stalls available. Email: sussexmarkets@live.co.uk Facebook: Sussex Markets Love Heart Community Café Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Thurs: 10.30am - 12.30pm.

Supporting people with learning difficulties through work experience. All welcome.

Fundraisers: raise funds and enhance your profile for free, any Thursday with booked slot.

Tel: 01273 812976 Mitchell House Monday Tea Club 43 Lexden Drive Mon: 3 - 4.30pm. Tea, chat and a game or two. 50p and extra charge to play games (for prize funding). Tel: 01323 891804 Monday Coffee Mornings Seaford Little Theatre 4 Steyne Road Mon: 10am - 11.30am. All welcome to come and enjoy a coffee/tea with biscuits.

Newhaven Country Market Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven, BN9 9LH Thursdays: 9.45am - 1pm (2pm Easter and Christmas markets). Homemade produce, free-range eggs, fresh fish, plants, crafts, café. Free parking, access for the disabled.

Contact Jackie Gordon on 01323 872263.

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

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

All welcome.

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

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

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

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

seafordtowncouncil.gov.uk/ Street-Markets.aspx Seaford Tree Wardens Various locations 1st Saturday & 3rd Tuesday: Mornings: two-hour sessions caring for Seaford’s newly planted trees. Tools provided.

For details visit the Facebook page or seafordtreewardens. wordpress.com Seahaven Storehouse Seaford Community Church, 115-117 Vale Road Thurs: 10am - 1pm. Providing basic food items to those in need. Tel/text: 07921 844930 Email: seahavenstorehouse@ gmail.com www.kings-well.org. uk/storehouse.php Tutoring Tutor’s home in Seaford Tutoring services for primary/ secondary ages – help with building confidence, English, Maths, skills for learning, English/History to GCSE, 11+/ SATS preparation. Contact Liz Hunter (DBS checked) on 07918 127763 or 01323 893933. Email: lizthetutor@ btinternet.com

Ladies’ clubs

Bizzybirds The View, Seaford Head Golf Club, Southdown Road Monthly meetings An opportunity for business women to meet over coffee to share hints, tips and advice with occasional guest speakers and training sessions. For upcoming dates and more info visit www.bizzybirds.co.uk Blatchington Hill Townswomen’s Guild The Chapel Room, St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Road, Seaford 2nd Tues of month: 7.30pm.

Members only. Membership enquiries: thekavanaghs@ btinternet.com Inner Wheel Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road 2nd Tues of month: 7.30pm.

Members only.

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

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

Tel: Liz Merritt 01323 895553

Seaford Martello WI St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane, off Church St 2nd Thurs of month: 7.30pm.

New members welcome.

Tel: 01273 583484, email: angeaston@sky.com Seaford NWR (National Women’s Register) Members’ homes and out and about Various days: For women who are interested in everything and talk about anything. More details visit www.nwr.org.uk or contact us directly by email: nwrseaford@gmail.com Seaford Sweethearts WI Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd 4th Tues of month: 8pm 10pm. For further info about attending, please email: hello@ seafordsweetheartswi.com Seaford Women’s Circle The Yurt at Florence House Last Weds of month: 7pm.

Each month a different woman from the community will hold the circle or offer a talk/mini workshop. It’s a space to share and learn. All ages welcome. www.facebook.com/groups/ seafordwomenscircle Seaford Women’s Institute Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd 2nd Weds of month: 2pm.

Other activities include: Mon: Art (weekly), Play Reading (fortnightly), Walking Group (fortnightly). Weds: Craft & Chat (fortnightly). Every other month: Book Reading. www.esfwi.org.uk/wis/seaford

music & drama

Concentus Choir JPK Centre, 39-41 Church Street, Eastbourne Mon: 7.30pm - 9.45pm.

No need to read music to join this friendly choir, which regularly sings in Seaford.

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

Friendly. No need to read music. Tel: 01323 896422 on Tues 10am -12 noon or come on the day.

Haven Harmonies Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven BN9 9LH Mon: 7 - 9pm. Contemporary repertoire accompanied on guitar. No need to read music. £6 per session. Tel 01273 611068 or email: marianstanley43@gmail.com for more information.

Michael Piraner’s Recorder Workshops The Chapel Room, St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Road 2nd Sat every month: 2pm - 4.30pm. For adults over 18 years of age. For more information, email: val. underhill@googlemail.com Play Readings at the Seaford Little Theatre 4 Steyne Road 1st Tues every month (except November): 7.30pm. Everyone welcome to join in or just listen; play readings are held in the coffee lounge. Tel: Mary 01323 351882 or email gmaryyoung@ gmail.com

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

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

Tel: Peter 01273 586687

Archway Contemporary Choir Chyngton School, Millberg Rd Weds: 12.30pm - 2pm at Archway, 8pm - 9.30pm Everything from Ellington to Supertramp. £8.50 per session.

Tel 01323 897590 www.thearchwaygroup.com

Seaford Choral Society Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Mon: 7.15 - 9.15pm New singers always welcome, no experience necessary, no audition. Tel: 01323 301683, email: info@seaford-choralsociety.com www.seafordchoral-society.com

Chyngton Youth Academy of Arts and Drama St James’ Trust, Blatchington Road Thurs: 4pm. Ages 5-12 Fri: 5.30pm. Ages 12-18.

For drama classes contact Ellen on 07791 081935

Seaford Drum Group The Archway, 1 Blatchington Rd Tues: 7pm - 9pm. Group drumming. No experience necessary, everyone welcome.

Tel: Jamie 07863 159742

Seaford Folk Songs and Tunes Circle The Office Bar, Saxon Lane 1st Thurs of month: 8pm All welcome. Come along, sing, play or listen. Free entry.

Sound Baths The Yurt, Florence House, Southdown Road 1st and 3rd Tues of the month: Bathe in these lovely soothing sounds. Tel 07515 961327

Seaford Handbell Ringers St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Weds: 10am - 12.30pm. For more information, tel: Margaret Hopkins 01323 325305. 1pm 3pm, tel: Jo Tigg 01323 893878.

New members very welcome.

South Downs Society of Recorder Players St James’ Trust, Blatchington Road 4th Sat of the month: 2 - 5pm.

Contact the secretary, email: sdowns@srp.org.uk

Seaford Little Theatre Steyne Road Mon: 10am - 11.30am. Coffee morning for members and potential members. Tel: Mary 01323 351882. Last Mon of month: £1 tea and toast charity breakfast. Tel: Debbie 07596 709044. Weds: 7.30pm - 10pm (except during productions). Workshop and Social Evening. Set building, prop, wardrobe and chat over a coffee.Tel: Ray 07984 280067 Seaford Musical Theatre The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane Tues & Thurs: 7.30pm.

Rehearsals - new members welcome. Tel: 01323 492240 Seaford Musical Theatre Juniors The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane Weds: 6 - 8pm. Performance based learning for young people. Enquiries: 07468 916302 or email: Donna7of9@ gmail.com Seaford Silver Band Seaford Head School, Steyne Rosd Weds: 8 - 10pm. Rehearsals.

New members welcome.

Tel: 01323 892424 or 07740 646386 visit www. seafordsilverband.co.uk Seaford Youth Drama Group Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd Mon: groups from 5pm.

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

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

No need to read music. £5.

Phone 01323 365495, 07799 818590 email: sallyann@ crystalclearaudio.co.uk

U3A Recorder Group St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Weds: 2 - 4pm. Tel: Val Underhill on 01323 895230 Email: val.underhill@googlemail. com Vocal Repertoire St James’ Trust, Blatchington Road Fri: 5pm for 8 - 12 year olds, 7pm for 13 to 20 year olds.

Join our wonderful, talented and friendly bunch for group and solo singing sessions For more details visit: facebook.com/vocalrepertoire

Baby & Pre-School

Ante- & Postnatal Excercise Class Downs Leisure Centre, Tues: 10.45 - 11.30am. Specialist exercise class for mums to be and new mums. Crèche on site or baby welcome in class.

Tel: 07901 683577 or 01323 490011 or email c.s.cornish@ hotmail.com Artsmart Pre-school Messy Play Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Mon: 11am - 12 noon. Drop in £4.50, siblings £3. Artsmart holiday workshops contact Ann on 07834 629133 or via Facebook.

Baby and Toddler Experience Seaford, Lewes and Newhaven Classes for babies & toddlers to develop, learn, and have fun.

Tel: 07834 231971 www.the babyandtoddlerexperience. co.uk Big Park Buggy Walk Gateway Café, Big Park, Piddinghoe Avenue, Peacehaven Weds: 10am. No need to book - just turn up. www.sussexcommunity.org.uk Jitterbugs Under 5s Denton Island Community Centre, Newhaven Fri: 9.30am - 10.30am. Term time only. Tel: 01273 517250 Email: familylearning@ sussexcommunity.org.uk

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Piglets Toddler Group St Thomas More Church Wednesdays: 9.30 - 11.30am.

Facebook: Piglets Seaford Who Let the Dads Out? Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 2nd Sat of month: 9.30am 11.30am. Parents and toddlers group for fathers, grandfathers or male carers and their preschool children.Tel: 01323 896009

sport & dance

Alfriston Badminton Club Pleasant Rise, Alfriston Weds: 8 - 10pm. Small friendly group looking to expand its membership. All standards welcome. Tel: 01323 645210 Ballet, Tap and Modern Bond School of Dance, St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Rd Weds, Fri & Sat: from 3 years.

Free trial class. Tel: 01323 492795 or 07703 485348 www.nikki-b-danceschool.co.uk Ballet,Tap, Modern & Jazz Seahaven Dance, Seaford and Newhaven Mon - Sat Contact Mechele on 07738 831616, email: info@seahavendance.co.uk www.seahavendance.co.uk Ballroom Dance Classes with Studio Tempo Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane.

Thurs: 5.45pm. Beginners Sequence. 7.30pm. Beginners Ballroom. 8.30pm. Followon class. Classes also held in Newhaven. Tel: 01273 476565 Barefoot Boogaloo Hillcrest Centre, Newhaven 4th Tues of the month: 7.30 - 9.30pm. £7/£5 concs.

Visit Facebook page for info.

Basketball with Seahaven Force Seahaven Academy, Southdown Road, Newhaven Thurs: 7pm - 9.30pm. Adults open scrimmage (mixed).

Sat: 10am - 12 noon. Open squad session 11-17 years.

Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road, Seaford Sun: 11am - 1pm. Mini Ballers 6-11 years.Tel: 07900 817868 www.seahavenforce.com Body Vibes Windover Fitness, nr Alfriston Tues: 10am. Thurs: 6.30pm and 7.30pm. Tel: 01323 871554/07930 738034

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Body Works Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Fri: 2pm: All age circuits, 2.45 - 4pm: Older adult stretch & tone. £5 pp. Tel: 01323 871554/07930 738034 Boxercise® Wave Leisure, Shakespeare Hall, Newhaven Mon: 7pm. Circuits and Bootcamp. Tues: 7.30pm.

Cardio Padwork and Aerobox.

All classes suitable for beginners.

Tel: 01273 510784 or book online: www.waveleisure.co.uk Boxercise® Constitutional Club, Seaford Sun: 10am.

Mercread Youth Club, Seaford Weds: 10am Thurs: 7.30pm Thurs: 6.30pm. Indoor Boot Camp. Tel: 07904 818746 Facebook: Fitness & Personal Training Breakfast Bootcamp The Salts Recreation Ground, Seaford Thurs: 6.30 - 7.15am. An all over body workout this class is aimed at getting you stronger, leaner and will help you burn more calories! Tel: 07989 714542 Email: steve@ whittfittraining.co.uk www.whittfittraining.co.uk Facebook: Whittfit Training, Brighton – Steve Whittemore Crouch Bowling Club Crouch Gardens, East Street April-Sept: Outdoor bowling.

All age groups welcome. Free coaching by qualified coaches Tel: 01323 654788 www.crouch bowlingclubseaford.co.uk Cycle Seahaven Various locations Organised rides for MTB and road riders of all levels of fitness and experienc. £5 per year All rides are listed on www.cycleseahaven.org.uk Denton Indoor Bowls Club Denton Island, Newhaven Mon - Sun: 9am - 7pm. New members welcome.

Tel 01273 514664 Extend Activities to music, suitable for older people. Have fun while you improve your balance and mobility, with seated options.

For classes and times in the area tel Sandria: 01273 514152 Flexercise Seaford Head Lower School Dance Studio, Steyne Road Tues: 6.15pm - 7.15pm. Part exercise, part dance, all fun.

Tel: Margaret 07592 026814 www.fl-exercise.com Football Mercread Youth Centre, Mercread Road Tues: Lunchtime. Indoor kickabout for Seaford Head Year 7 & 8 students only. Steyne Site sports hall. 5pm - 6pm. Free kickabout for Year 7+, Downs Leisure Centre. Fri: 9 - 10pm.

Football Street League session with Brighton & Hove Albion in the Community. Downs Leisure Centre, £1. Tel: 01323 892531 Forces Fit The Salts Recreation Ground Mon & Weds: 7pm Sun: 10am Free tasters available. Book online at www.forcesfit.co.uk Golf Seaford Golf Club, 111 Firle Road Learn how to play at our new academy. £50 adult/£25 under-16s for six months’ use of practice facilities, two free lessons with our PGA pro and a discount card in the clubhouse. Tel: 01323 892442 Health Walks Martello Tower/The Salts Café 10am - 11am. Health walks, Tuesdays First, third and fifth Tuesday of the month from Salts Café and second and fourth from Martello Tower.

All ages and abilities welcome.

Free. Tel: Lorna Neville on 01424 444675 or 07740 899559, email lorna.neville@ tcv.org.uk Holistic Core Restore St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Road Unique six-week pelvic floor and core restore exercise programme for every woman at every life stage. For info and booking, tel: Denise 07725 358811. Email: denise@ bodywisemusclecare.co.uk www.eastbourne holisticcorerestore.com Kettlercise and CoreAbility Wave Leisure, Shakespeare Hall, Newhaven Mon: 6pm. Kettlercise. All over body toning and fat burning.

Tues: 6.30pm. Core-focused kettlebell and bodyweight workout. All classes suitable for beginners. Tel: 01273 510784 or book online: www. waveleisure.co.uk Line Dancing Daytime classes for mixed abilities. Tel Val on 01323 325993

Line Dancing Mercread Youth Centre, Mercread Road Tues: 5.30 - 6.30pm Beginners, 6.30 - 7.30pm Improvers, 7.30 - 9pm Intermediates Fri: 5.30 - 6.30pm Beginners, 6.30 - 7.30pm Improvers, 7.30 - 9pm Intermediates. Tel: Gina on 01273 470456 or 07443 425621 Line Dancing with Southern Stomp Church Hall, Bramber Avenue, Peacehaven Mon: 10am - 12 noon.

Morning Medley. A mix of dances for everyone. 12.30pm - 2pm. Good Beginner.

Weds: 10am - 12.30pm.

Improver/Easy Intermediate.

Telscombe Hall, Tyedean Road, Telscombe Cliffs Tues: 7.15pm - 8.45pm.

Improver. St Nicholas Church Hall, Saltdean Vale, Saltdean Thurs: 7.30pm - 9.30pm.

Good Intermediate.

Tel: 01273 587714 Email: southernstomp@ hotmail.co.uk www.southernstomp.com Line Dancing with Studio In Line Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane Mon 7.30pm - 10pm. All levels Downs Leisure Centre Thurs 9.30 - 10.30am. Absolute beginners, 10.30am - 12 noon.

All levels. Tel: 07931 930770 Meditation & Relaxation St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Sat: 10 - 11am.

The Archway, Blatchington Rd Tues: 11am -12 noon.

Fri: 6 - 7pm. Tel: 01323 365802 or 07557 539507.

Email: pia1807@hotmail.co.uk Meditation Group Seaford Osteopathic Clinic, Paignton House, Warwick Rd Tues: 7.30pm-8.30pm. £6.

Please contact Jacqueline for details. Tel: 07963 014560 Meditation Groups Seaford Tues: 10am-12 noon & 7pm9pm. Meetings held in Ann’s home. 1 to 1 sessions, massage and life coaching also available.

For further details, tel: Ann 07989 294445.

Mums’ Fitness Mercread Centre, Mercread Road Mon: 9.30am. Burn & Tone Weds: 9.30am. Burn & Tone Fri: 9.30am. Total Toning Seaford: Tues: 9.30am. Tots and Tums Thurs: 9.30am. Tots & Tums Children welcome. £25 for 5. New members first 3

classes £10. www.facebook. com/MumsFitnessUK Tel Alex 07540 551054 Newhaven Bowling Club Fort Road, Newhaven Sat: 10am - 11.30am. Junior Bowls Club. 11.45am - lunch. #Letsplaybowls adult try-it-out sessions. Qualified coach and members to help all learn and improve. Tel: 07401663519 www.newhavenbowling club.weebly.com Nordic Walking Various locations Sat: Morning walks in Sussex.

Afternoon taster/introductory sessions on the seafront.

Weds: 7pm. Evening taster/ introductory sessions at Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Rd. Tel: Kathryn 01323 891492, email: kathrynmcdonald2@ googlemail.com Obstacle Course Training The Salts Recreation Ground 8.45am - 9.30am. Running, jumping, crawling, pulling, pushing, carrying and other movements to help you get stronger and fitter for your first obstacle course race.

Tel: 07989 714542 Email: steve@whittfittraining.co.uk www.whittfittraining.co.uk Facebook: Whittfit Training, Brighton – Steve Whittemore Outdoor Walks & Activities Seaford, Newhaven, Peacehaven, Eastbourne Free, informal, friendly group walks and gardening outdoor activities. Tel: 01273 519149, email: healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk www.sussexcommunity.org.uk Pilates – Alfriston Pilates Lower Ground Floor Studio, 1-3 Dane Road Tues: 12.30 - 1.30pm. £7.50 pay as you go or £49 for 8 sessions. Have fun! Suitable for all. Contact Karen: 01273 305827 or email: karen. funandfit@gmail.com Pilates – Fitness Pilates Claremont Hall, Claremont Rd Tues: 12.30 - 1.30pm. £7.50 pay as you go or £49 for 8 sessions. Have fun! Suitable for all. Contact Karen on 01273 305827 email: karen.funandfit@ gmail.com Pilates – to raise money for the Youth Counselling Project Seaford Osteopathic Clinic Fri: 6-7pm. Run by Yoga Teacher Karen Hall. Contact

07944 785520. karenmoves@ gmail.com Pilates Mat & Barre Dance Studio. Seaford Head School, Steyne Road Thurs: 6.15pm - 7.15pm. With Karen Hall. Tel: 07944 785520 Email: karenmoves@gmail.com Pilates – Movement for Life Pilates Studio, Seaford Osteopathic Clinic,Warwick Rd Mon-Sat: daily and evening classes. Back care, Gentle and Dynamic Pilates, Reformer and Wunda Chair, Pelvic Floor Restore, Men’s Group, Yoga, Meditation, Seniors Chairbased Exercise – something for every and any body!

Tel: 07944 785520 Email: karenmoves@gmail.com Premier United Girls The Salts Recreation Ground Sat: 11.30am. Fun, free football training for girls in years 3, 4 and 5, and years 6, 7 and 8. Message us on Facebook: Premier Mini Soccer School.

Rural Rambles Seaford Third Thurs of the month: Free guided walks starting and finishing in Seaford. 2-3 hours. Walks also running in Newhaven and Peacehaven.

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

Bring water and comfortable shoes. £3 per person. Email: sue_fulham@hotmail.com Seaford & Blatchington Tennis Club Belgrave Road, Seaford The club is open 7 days a week, providing a wide variety of tennis activities. Contact membership secretary Dee Kellaway on 01323 891372.

Seaford & District Folk Dance Group Sutton Hall, Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road Mon: 7.45pm. New members welcome, first visit free.

Tel: Judy 01323 890759 or Pam 01273 982218 Seaford Bowling Club Chichester Road, BN25 2DT April until October: Outdoor lawn bowls, played every day. Competitive and social bowling. Very friendly atmosphere. Social events

throughout the year. New members very welcome.

Tel: 01323 892831 www.seafordbowlingclub.org Seaford Cricket Club Salts Recreation Ground, Park Rd All Stars 8-week cricket programme for boys and girls, 5-8 years, starts 19th May. Junior outdoor training Fri: 6pm-7pm. Under 10s to under 13s. 7pm-8pm. Under 14s to under 16s. Email: seanwootten@rocketmail.com Senior outdoor training Tues & Thurs: 6.30pm-8pm.

Senior home matches in the Sussex League start 4th May. Also Sunday and mid-week friendlies. Email: smithjps@ hotmail.com. New players and beginners welcome.

Seaford Kurlers Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road, Seaford Tues: 2 - 4pm. All welcome.

First visit free. Contact June Wood on 01323 895376 or sally1989@tiscali.co.uk Seaford Netball Club Seaford Head Sports Hall Mon: 5pm-5.30pm: Starlets, age 7-9 (£2.50). 5.30pm-6.30pm: Shadows, age 10-12 (£3).

6.30pm-7.30pm: Shadows, age 13-15, (£3).7.30pm-9pm: Seniors (£5). New members welcome. Tel: Clare Flack: 07724 956649 Seaford Rambling Club Various locations A varied programme of walks for active people. For details tel 01323 894370 or www. seaford-rambling-club.org.uk Seaford Rugby Football Club Salts Recreation Ground, Marine Parade Tues & Thurs: 7 - 9pm.

Recruiting new players for two teams in the Sussex leagues.

Come along or contact Paul Burns on 07732 202208 Seaford Rugby Football Club Junior Training Salts Recreation, Marine Parade Sun: 10.30am -12 noon. Ages ranging from 6 to 16, a friendly but ambitious squad. Come along or tel 07818 438378 Seaford Striders Running Club From Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road Mon & Weds (main night): 7pm. All ages and abilities welcome. www.seafordstriders.org.uk

Seaford Traditional Folk Dance Group St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Road Wed: 10.15am-12.15pm. Our repertoire spans over 400 years of pleasurable dancing, with a focus on the 17th century. We welcome anyone interested in joining/visiting us. £4 pw. Tel: 01323 897315 SUP & Fitness Seven Sisters car park, BN25 4AD Sat: 10am. Fitness (on land), £5.11am. SUP Training, £5.

12 noon. SUP social, free. Join for 1, 2 or all 3 sessions.

Tel: Sasha 07568 107963 Tai Chi Alfriston Pilates, Lower Grd Floor Studio, 1-3 Dane Rd Thurs: 12 noon - 1pm. £8 per class. Soft, slow and gentle movement suitable for all.

Tel: 07971 296698 Email: audramarshall@icloud.com Walk Your Way to Health (SCDA) Various locations on the South Downs We invite you to join our weekly (up to) one hour friendly walks. You can walk simply for the pleasure, company and fresh air, or use this as as stepping stone to build up your strength and fitness. Tues: 1pm (no dogs). 2pm (dog walkers).

Contact 01273 519149. www. sussexcommunity.org.uk Walking Netball Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road, Seaford Mon: 1pm - 3pm. Netball but at a walking pace. Anyone can play regardless of age, ability or fitness levels. Join us for a wiggle and a giggle.

Trainers recommended. Call Fran for more info on 07593 019649. Facebook: Seaford Walking Netball. Check out an introduction video on Youtube at: https://youtu.be/ qzQfnv7sFPg. Walking Rugby Seaford RFC, The Salts Recreation Ground, Richmond Road Sun: 10am. Fun team game accessible to people of all genders, ages and abilities.

Spectators welcome.

Tel: Andrew Cambridge 07724 240279 Email: seafordwalkingrugby@outlook. com www.seafordrfc.club Continued...

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Wave Leisure Health Walks From Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road Thurs: 10am. Tel: 01323 490011 Wellbeing Activities (SCDA) Denton Island Community Centre, Denton Island, Newhaven A gentle 9-week couch to 5k programme. Contact 01273 519149. sussexcommunity. org.uk.

Wutan Kung Fu & Tai Chi Chyngton Primary School, Millberg Road, Seaford Tues: 6-7pm - Family Kung Fu, adults £6, children £4. 7-8pm - Tai Chi, £7 per class or £10 both classes. Tel: 07971 296698 Email: audramarshall@icloud. com Yoga Newhaven Tues: 10am. 60+ yoga 7pm.

Pranayama and meditation.

Weds: 10am. Pregnancy yoga 2pm. Gentle yoga for those living with cancer, ME and heart ailments. 7pm. Classical therapeutic yoga.

Thurs: 10am. Mixed abilities.

New yoga studio with all equipment provided. 5-week courses for small groups with highly qualified teacher.

Tel: 01273 512306 Yoga – Chair Based Yoga Seaford Osteopathic Clinic, Paignton House, Warwick Rd Tues: 1.30pm - 2.30pm. Block of 6 classes £48. Drop in £10, space permitting. Max class size 7. For those who find floor work less suitable. Gentle class for posture, increased flexibility and relaxation. Tel: Christine 07764 188615. Email: savvachristine@gmail.com Yoga Classes for the Less Able St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Rd Thurs: 11am - 12 noon.

Seaford Group of Eastbourne & South Wealden Multiple Sclerosis Society. Exercises on floor and chair with trained yoga teacher. £5 a lesson.Tel. 01323 500932 Yoga – Himalayan Hatha Yoga Dance Studio, Seaford Head School, Steyne Road Mon: 7pm - 8.30pm. With Karen Hall. Dynamic yoga to invigorate and restore.

Tel: 07944 785520 Email: karenmoves@gmail.com

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Yoga – In Balance Hatha Yoga WI Hall, Claremont Road Mon: 4.45pm - 6pm. Tues: 10am - 11.30am. Weds: 7pm8.15pm. Fri: 9-10.15am.

Small group Hatha Yoga sessions for all abilities.1-2-1 yoga sessions can be arranged.

Relaxing body massage and therapeutic sports massage also available. Tel: Sophie 07444 549859, email: inbalancesussex@gmail.com www.in-balance.org.uk Yoga Meditation Pilates Studio, Seaford Osteopathic Clinic, Warwick Road Fri: 6pm - 7pm. Unwind and look after your body and mind.

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

1.50pm mixed ability yoga.

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

St Thomas More Church Hall, Sutton Road Thurs: 6.20pm mixed ability yoga.Tel: Catherine 07901 683577. www.facebook. com/purrfectyoga or email c.s.cornish@hotmail.com Yoga – Samtosha Yoga Samtosha Studio, 80 Court Farm Road, Newhaven Weds: 7.30pm, Progressing in Yoga (school-term only) Thurs: 10am -11.30am. Yoga for mixed abilities. Small group class with British Wheel of Yoga Senior Teacher Trainer Janet Bond. All equipment provided. Monthly sound bath therapy sessions on Weds at 7.30pm & Sun at 2.30pm (max 10 people), £12 per person or £30 for 3 dates. Book in advance. Tel: 01273 512306 Email: samtosha4u@btinternet. com www.samtosha4u.com Yoga – Satyam Yoga Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd Thurs: 10am -11.30am. All levels of ability, beginners welcome. £40 for 5 class pass, valid for 8 weeks or £10

per class drop-in. Tel: 07774 862499. www.satyamyoga.co.uk

johnlouisecave@gmail.com. www.louisecavefitness.co.uk

Yoga – Seahaven Yoga The Archway, 1 Blatchington Rd Sat: 9.30am. Weds: 7pm.

The Anahata Health Clinic 119/120 Edward St, Brighton Weds: 10.45am.

The Rendezvous, 168 South Coast Road, Peacehaven Fri: 1.30pm.

Gentle traditional yoga suitable for all. Tel: 07983 622840/01323 892638 Email: seahavenyoga@btinternet.com www.seahavenyoga.co.uk

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Yoga – Transformation Hatha Yoga The Yurt, Florence House, Southdown Road Tues: 10am -11.30am.

Bishopstone Village Hall Tues: 6.30pm -8pm.

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

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

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

Shimmy your way to fitness.

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

Peacehaven RC Church Hall, Horsham Ave Weds: 10 am-11am & 11am-12 noon.

Two classes – pick which time you prefer. For those who prefer a slower-paced class.

All classes £5 or £20 for 5.

Contact Louise 07786 425758,

Overeaters Anonymous A self-help group for people who wish to change their behaviour around food and eating. www.oagb.org.uk Slimming World Seaford Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane Tues: 9.30am, 11.30am. 5.30pm & 7.30pm. With Tina Simpson, tel: 07534 901591 Chyngton Methodist Church, Millberg Road Thurs: 5.30pm & 7.30pm.

Emma, tel: 07790 214806 The 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan The 1:1 diet offers one to one motivational support, tailored to your lifestyle, focusing on your goals. For a free consultation, call Linda Walker (Dip Hyp Dist) on 07773 000282.

Weight Loss Challenge & Wellness Club WellnessWorks, Seaford Fri: 11am. £35 for 12 weeks.

Free private consultation by appointment. Tel 01323 897671 Herbalife Healthy Breakfast & Sampling Free. Tel 01323 897671 Skin Care Workshop & Facial Free. Tel 01323 897671 Weight Watchers 60+ Club, Downs Leisure Ctr Sutton Road Mon: 9.45am.

Join us and relax with a cup of coffee or tea.

Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven Tues: 6.15pm.

Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Weds: 5.45pm.

Come along and learn about Smart Points. Contact 07758 653851, email: sallyevans@ weight-watchers.co.uk

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