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SEAFORD Scene March 2017 Issue 119

Your Community Magazine, Business Directory and Whatâ€™s On Guide

The Seaford Parenting Scene Seaford Striders

East Blatchington Lectures The Power of Play

Why do we Change the Clocks?

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Welcome Welcome to the March issue of Seaford Scene. At last the nights are drawing out and the days are getting longer. Spring is just around the corner, we hope! This month we celebrate St David’s Day on the 1st, St Patrick’s Day on the 17th, Mother’s Day on the 26th, as well as the clock’s going forward that day hooray! In this issue we launch two new regular features; The Seaford Parenting Scene, with details on where, when and what to do with your children in and around Seaford, see page 21, and Seaford Photographic Society will have club news and details of competitions, and exhibitions plus a few photos for you to be wowed by, see page 4. Seaford Splash! on page 6 has info on arts and cultural events in March and April, whilst the East Blatchington Lectures start up again this month, see page 28. There’s fundraising news from NPS Lions, Seaford and Martello Rotary Clubs, and Seaford Inner Wheel, and Cycle Seahaven are offering simple bike repairs, with donations going towards Kent, Sussex and Surrey Air Ambulance. Finally, a fun evening with Seaford’s Town Crier is raising funds for the Newhaven Lifeboat. There’s so much good work going on in Seaford, it’s fantastic. Enjoy your March issue! Fran Tegg. Editor

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4 Seaford Photographic Society 6 Seaford Splash! 10 Cycle Seahaven 12 St Patrick’s Day: An American Invention? 16 Newhaven Country Market 18 Martello Rotary 19 Nature Tots at Seven Sisters Country Park 20 Storytime: Superchimp 21 The Seaford Parenting Scene 22 MAD – Meeching Amateur Dramatics 24 Why do we Change the Clocks? 28 East Blatchington Lectures 30 Seafront Development Plan – Have Your Say! 32 Seaford Kurlers 36 60+ Plus’s New Year, New Kitchen 40 Newhaven, Peacehaven and Seaford Lions Club 42 Seaford Inner Wheel Club 45 Eclectrix Release First CD! 46 Seaford Hard of Hearing Club 47 Seaford Tree Wardens 50 Who’s Who in Seaford? 50 Community People 52 Weight Watchers 56 A Fun Evening with the Town Crier 62 Roast Lamb with Spuds and Mint Sauce 66 Newberry Tully Estate Agents – Mind the Small Print 68/69 Rotary Club of Seaford 76 A View From The Potting Shed 79 From Japan to Driftwood 80 Mother’s Day 84 Seaford Afternoon Flower Club 90 Seaford Community Garden 92 Give Me a Bell! 96 The Power of Play 98 Charity Lunches 100 March On! – The House 102 Health Champion & Volunteer Training Programme 2017 105 Payne Games Obstacle Course 107 Seaford Striders 108 ‘Cage’ – Local Director and Writer’s Film is Launched 110 A Good Read 119 Seaford Community Cinema 122 What’s On in March? 124 What’s On Weekly? 130 Index of Businesses Front Cover photo by Wayne Spring (Tweaky Blinders)

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‘The Stoa of Attalos in Athens’, and third place went to Steve Gardner with ‘Gargoyles and Pinnacles’, taken at Knole House in Sevenoaks. In the Black and White category Steve Hewitt took second place with his photo of a 15th-century gravestone and third place went to Gary Carter for his minimalist Barbed Wire image.

Welcome to the first monthly newsletter from Seaford Photographic Society. We pride ourselves on being a fun and lively club, and we are one of the largest in the area. Our weekly meetings consist of workshops, talks or competitions, and they are a great way for members to learn and improve their technique in a supportive and friendly environment. We welcome all ages and abilities, and our members range from beginners right through to those with photographic distinctions such as LRPS. We have an annual exhibition in September at The Crypt gallery to which all members can contribute.

Photography News is currently running a Camera Club of the Year Competition, open to all clubs in the British Isles, and we have decided to enter this year. There are five rounds, each with a different set subject, the first of which was ‘Portraits’. We were delighted to gain 7th place out of the 31 clubs who entered, and we were only 4 points behind the winners. This is an excellent start and we look forward to the second round, for ‘Wildlife’ images.

This year saw a major change as we moved our meetings to the Martello Room at Seaford Constitutional Club. We are delighted with the new venue, as it is more central than our previous one, and we love the fact that it has a bar where we can relax and socialise. The club held two of its annual print competitions in January, with the set subjects ‘Black and White’ and ‘Architecture’. The judge was Malcolm Hardie, who gave us a lot of useful constructive advice as he was assessing the entries. One of our newer members is award-winning photographer Maurilio Teso ARPS LMPA and Maurilio swept the board, winning first prize in both competitions. His striking image taken inside the Tate Britain gallery earned him the Architecture prize, and in the Black and White category his winning entry was a perfectly timed shot of two pigeons, entitled ‘The Flasher’. Runnerup in the Architecture competition was Chris Dawson’s image of

Coming up in March we have two talks by visiting photographers and three more competitions, on the subjects of Transport, Abstract and Landscape. We meet every Friday evening from September to May in the Martello Room at Seaford Constitutional Club, and if you think you might be interested in joining just come along to one of our meetings to see whether you like it. The programme for the rest of this season can be found on our website at www.seafordps.org. uk along with other information about the society and members’ galleries. Photos from top to bottom: ‘15th Century Gravestone’ by Steve Hewitt; ‘The Flasher’ by Maurilio Teso; ‘The Stoa of Attalos, Athens’ by Chris Dawson.

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Friday, 17th March at 7:00pm

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Winter Season Opening Times Sundays & Bank Holidays: 11am to 4pm Summer Season Opening Times As above plus Wednesday and Saturday: 2pm to 4pm

Group visits are available at other times by appointment Archives are open on the first Sunday afternoon of each month Tel: 01323-898222 www.seafordmuseum.co.uk Postal address: P.O.Box 2132, Seaford, BN25 9BH (The SatNav address code is BN25 1JH)

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

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Seaford Community Cinema is hosting a fundraising night for the new kitchen at the Barn Theatre on Friday 3rd March when Cage, a suspense film by Seafordbased writer/director Warren Dudley will be screened. The evening includes a free drink and canapés and a question and answer session with the director and cast member Lucy-Jane Quinlan. Tickets are £10. On Thursday 9th March at 7pm, Ruth Wilson as Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler takes to the NT Live stage in a modern interpretation directed by Ivo van Hove. The following night at 7.30pm it’s Hunt for the Wilderpeople (12A), a family comedy in which a fostered city kid goes on the run in the New Zealand bush to avoid being moved to another home. The season concludes with Things to Come (12A) on 24th March, a French film about a philosophy teacher who sets out to redefine her life after her husband leaves her. The spring/summer season starts on 6th April, 7pm, with an NT Live screening of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, and the following evening, at 7.30pm, it’s Hell or High Water (15), about two brothers who reunite to rob branches of a bank that is threatening to foreclose on family land. On Friday 14th April, Embrace of the Serpent (12A) is an adventure drama inspired by the true-life relationship between an Amazonian shaman, the last survivor of his

Book early for the NT Live screening of the play that kick-started Tom Stoppard’s career, Rosencranz and Guildenstern are Dead, on Thursday 20th April, 7pm, with Daniel Radcliffe. And on Friday 28th April at 7.30pm and Saturday 29th April at 2.30pm it’s Bridget Jones’ Baby (15). Secure your tickets now! Box office: Seaford Tourist Information Centre, Church Street or online at www.seafordcinema.org

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John Forster, Isobel Moore and Rosemary Newton are putting on an exhibition entitled Abstract 17 at Arts@ theCrypt from 14th to 20th April. Free.

Mind and body

Robin Shell is hosting a Day of Renewal and Reconnection at Florence House, Southdown Road on 28th March from 9am until 5pm. The day costs £40 including lunch and involves guided relaxations and a walking meditation that leads to a creative exercise. After an afternoon using Angel cards, the day ends with ritual, chanting and shamanic drumming. For a place call Robin on 07956 555688 or email robinshell63@gmail.com

Music & comedy

For original and re-imagined pop classics pop in to the Seven Sisters pub in Alfriston Road to hear musicfromthesofa.com, a 9-piece jazz crossover band. Free. For more jazz go to The View at Seaford Head Golf Club from 4pm on Sunday 5th March when Jo Fooks and Buster Birch will be jamming away, and 2nd April when it’s the turn of Enrico Tomasso. The very funny Julie Jepson is hosting two more comedy nights at The View, Seaford Head Golf Club. Friday 31st March features a headline set from the hilarious Meryl O’Rourke and Friday 21st April is headlined by ribcracker Craig Deeley. Doors open at 7pm for the 8pm shows. Tickets £10. Please email details about forthcoming events, two months in advance, to robinshell63@gmail.com. These will be used in full on our blog at seafordsplash. blogspot.com and edited for this feature. Andrea Hargreaves Photos from top: Cage, Hedda Gabler.

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Cycle Seahaven Despite mud, floods and ice, Cycle Seahaven’s rides continued through the winter, bringing the number of rides through the year to over 500, with fewer than 75 rides cancelled owing to bad weather. The rides continue to be spread across a wide spectrum of levels of difficulty (Beginners to Hills, what hills?), Family, Off-road and Road routes, with some rides on every day of the week. But the club activities do not stop there. We are actively seeking to encourage cycling with a ‘Dr Bike’ facility aimed at getting your old bikes out of the shed and onto the road with YOU on them. On the first Saturday of every month, experienced members of the club will be on the corner of West Street and Church Street (opposite the Post Office), to help you to maintain your bike and carry out simple repairs. The start date has not been finalised, so check our website (www. cycleseahaven.org.uk). The service is free but if you wish you can make a donation to our nominated charity, Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance Trust. (No, we are not

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St Patrick’s Day: an American invention? Shamrocks, leprechauns and gallons of Guinness – St Patrick’s Day is nearly here. But why has this saint’s day become so popular? And who was Saint Patrick? Well, it may surprise you to hear that Saint Patrick (or Padraig, to use the Irish spelling) wasn’t actually Irish. He’s believed to have been born to Roman parents, in Scotland or Wales, in the fifth century AD. At the age of 16, Patrick was captured and taken to Ireland to live as a slave. For six years, he herded sheep on Slemish Mountain, until he managed to escape and flee Ireland. A dream led Patrick to dedicate his life to converting people to Christianity. He returned to Ireland and began to spread his message. Today, St Patrick is regarded as the founder of Christianity in Ireland. It’s believed that St Patrick’s Day was first celebrated back in the 17th century. Held to mark St Patrick’s death, it was a humble, religious celebration up until the

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Supporting the Country Market and buying directly from the producers helps to reduce food miles and benefits the local community. Come along and see us. You will be very welcome.

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Xmas Tree Collection

Martello Rotary was out on the streets of Seaford in early January to collect and recycle Christmas trees, and fortunately enjoyed much better weather than last year, when they all got soaked! Total donations exceeded £600, and President Jackie Arkwell said, ‘Thanks to everyone who donated, this money will be spent on good causes in the local community. It is now an established event in the calendar and we look forward to running it again next Christmas.’

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June 2016 saw the first Triple Challenge event organised by the Martello Rotary Club of Seaford, and, despite taking place on one of the wettest days of the year, it proved to be a great success, raising £1,000 for the British Heart Foundation (BHF). The BHF is the leading UK charity concerned with heart disease and pioneering research, vital prevention activity and ensuring quality care and support for everyone living with heart disease.

Young Mayor’s Defibrillator Campaign

Seaford’s Young Mayor, Jessica Bachelor, came to the Club to give an update on her campaign to get defibrillators installed in Seaford, which will be readily accessible in case of emergency. Her attempt to get a Bill through Parliament which would make the siting of defibrillators in public places a legal requirement has suffered a delay, but she is hopeful it can be heard in the future. The fund now stands at nearly £3,000, and she has received practical help and advice from many quarters. President Jackie presented her with a cheque for £750 from the Martello Rotary Club and wished her well with her campaign.

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Pupils at Seaford Head School had coordinated a scheme to collect food items to help families in need at Christmas and the Martello Rotary Club agreed to collect these from school and deliver to the Seahaven Food

By popular acclaim the Triple Challenge will take place again this year on Sunday 11th June 2017. The event, which will raise money for BHF, consists of three challenges for participants to choose from. For runners, there is a ‘trail half marathon’, the route of which takes them onto the Downs to the north of Seaford before looping back down to the seafront. Keen walkers (and their dogs) are challenged to follow the same half marathon route at a more leisurely pace, and thirdly, for those who enjoy the thrill of speed, there is a 20- or 30-mile cycle route. All three routes are challenging in terms of terrain and distance, but should prove very rewarding! Event details and how to register can be found at: www.triplechallenge.martellorotary.org.uk The entry fee is £22 for adults or £12 for children, and it is hoped that participants may also be able to raise sponsorship or obtain donations towards the target of raising another £1,000 for BHF. We have already had a number of people registering, so don’t delay! The Martello Rotary Club meets on Monday evenings at Seaford Golf Club and welcomes new members. For more information email: Jackiearkwell@yahoo.co.uk or call 01323 490777 or 01323 07984 Photos from top to bottom: Christmas tree collection; Triple Challenge 2016; Jessica Bachelor (third from left), with members of Martello Rotary; the food drive at Seaford Head School.

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Nature Tots at Seven Sisters Country Park The sun is shining and Sussex Wildlife Trust’s Nikki Hills is looking forward to welcoming a new crop of Nature Tots for outdoor family fun and games at Friston Forest this spring. Nikki fills her twohour sessions with all sorts of different seasonal activities; from bug hunting to den building, exploring the woodland for signs of spring, building a campfire or den, to creating works of art from natural materials – it’s amazing how much muddy mayhem she and the Tots can achieve in two hours! Nikki said: ‘While I’m always impressed by the can-do attitude of a new starter handling a bowsaw for the first time, some children take a little longer to gain confidence to join in and learn the woodcraft skills, but that’s what the sessions are all about – building their self-esteem, physical co-ordination and social skills through child-led achievable challenges.

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Rotary Young Musician of the Year 2017

Do you have a musical talent? Are you aged between 11 and 17? Can you perform one piece on your instrument or sing one song? Do you belong to an ensemble? Would you like to win a Cash Prize? Then come and perform in our competition to find the

Young Musician of the Year The competition will be held on Saturday 4th March 2017 so fill in an entry form and get it to us by Friday 3rd February 2017

You don’t need to be an amazing performer...come and try!

Entry Forms and Rules are available from the Music Department or Student Services at Seaford Head School or you can download them from the Rotary Club of Seaford website www.seafordrotary.org.uk or email youngmusicians@seafordrotary.org.uk

This is an entertaining story about the importance of helping others and overcoming your fears, with colourful, quirky artwork and a cheeky character that all children can relate to! A fun new title to add to one of our strongest selling series, Storytime now comprises over 50 titles. With supporting notes for parents and teachers. Superchimp is the hero of the rainforest. He spends his days rescuing baby parrots from trees and hippos who are stuck in the mud – no job is too big or too small for Superchimp. He even wears a cool cape, and rides around in a chimpmobile! But despite his bravery, even Superchimp gets scared sometimes... although the person he is most afraid of is not as terrifying as you might think! When Mum bellows at Superchimp to tell him it’s time to come home, he immediately obeys. It seems Superchimp can be a superhero just as long as he doesn’t upset his mum and is home in time for tea – which is a lesson any child should know! A tounge-in-cheek way to introduce the topics of helping others, overcoming your fears and understanding rules.

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Giles Paley-Phillips, is the award winning author of The Fearsome Beastie, winner of The People’s Book Prize 2012, Heart of Hawick Children’s Book Award 2013, Bizziebaby Gold Award and The US Forward National Literary Award. He has written several picture books and a collection of nonsense poetry.

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The Seaford Parenting Scene Welcome to a new feature, written by a local Mum for local Parents and Grandparents. Championing all that Seaford has to offer the many families that live here. My reaction was possibly a little reserved to say the least, when my husband suggested we up our urban Hove sticks and settle somewhere with a driveway. Somewhere with good schools. Somewhere, dare I say… ‘child-friendly’?! Seaford was in his sights, and there was little I could do to sway him from this idea. My husband was running the coaching program at the Seaford & Blacthington tennis club at the time, so there was definite logic being applied to this potential move. I felt the least I could do was humour him, and check out this ‘idyllic hideaway’ suggestion for myself. We loaded up the bugaboo, our 6 month old baby and my ‘nod ’n’ smile’ combo, to come and prospect Seaford. As we spent more and more time house hunting it quickly became apparent to us that life outside of the busy, noisy city was now our ideal. I was fast warming to Seaford, which grated on me hugely – I could sense the ‘I told you so’ on the tip of Dan’s tongue. We have lived here for almost 5 years now. Guess what? Seaford has well and truly won me over. You only need to scratch the surface to realise that Seaford is buzzing with young people and families. It’s not quite the fuddy-duddy 51st state that I had always believed it to be. We now have another daughter Lila, who is a 3-year-old nightmare disguised by the most angelic looks, and Darcie, who now goes to one of the brilliant local Primary schools.

I think it’s safe to say that I am a bit of a Seaford cheerleader now, just without the pompoms or crop top wearing-ability. I plan on championing all that Seaford has to offer the younger generation: the kids, as well as us long-suffering parents, who are still weeping at the sad loss of The Trek. I will try desperately hard not to make reference to the latest rant on a certain facebook page, or mention dog poo whilst writing this column. New affordable housing projects are also on my taboo list, as is the flailing ancient relic of a train line. I mean where else has exploding toilets, enough cafés to service the entire population in one sitting AND an underground car park to save our kiddies from sitting in wet trolleys?! We are lucky folks.

Birthday planning

Over the coming month I’ll be planning Darcie’s 6th birthday party. I strapped on some Brave and made tentative plans to hire one of the many available church halls. Packing it out with treats, Disney characters and some loud Now 95! However, Darcie has other ideas; she likes to keep things small. Our family’s favourite pancake haunt, The Front Room, followed by an afternoon at the nearby zoo is probably what she will opt for. So all being well it looks as though I shall escape filling dozens of party bags full of hoover-clogging tat! I always think a good all round crowd pleaser for this time of year is Dinos, the soft play area within the Downs leisure centre. Let someone else do the food for you, no furious spreading of sandwiches and cutting of cucumber required. The kids can go bat crazy, and the parents can sip on acceptable coffee. The new Chapters café within the Library is now available for kid’s parties and would suit the toddler age particularly well. It has a lovely space for pass the parcel games, as well as providing you with a delicious party tea! We are off to a birthday shindig hosted by one of the local dance schools on Saturday, another idea I had never thought of… Have a good March, and see you next month where I shall be sharing lots of Easter holiday ideas for the little people in our lives. #seafordscenenextgeneration Lyndsey Stoner

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For its spring production MAD will be performing a series of funny and thought-provoking small plays, monologues and duologues, dealing with relationships through the different age groups. These small plays by well-known writers like Alan Ayckbourn, Harold Pinter, George Melly and Fay Weldon will all have this reoccurring theme running through them and will provide an entertaining evening of theatre. The production is on for three nights at 7.45pm Thursday and Friday 30th & 31st March and Saturday 1st April 2017 at Meeching Hall, Fort Road, Newhaven. Tickets £8, from our Box Office, Meeching Estate Agents, High Street, Newhaven, Tel. 01273 515566 or contact Tony 07912 965507.

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I' brought my triplets home from hospital'

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Crier’s “Crying for My Town” Film

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Why do we change the clocks? It’s time to turn the clocks forward an hour at 1am on 26th March. This time when sunrise and sunset are one hour later on the clock is known as British Summer Time, or Daylight Saving Time. It is believed that the concept was first proposed by Benjamin Franklin in 1784 in an essay entitled; ‘An Economical Project for Diminishing the Cost of Light.’ Ancient civilisations had already been adopting similar concepts however by adjusting their routines in accordance with the sun’s schedules. The first official modern use of Daylight Saving Time was in Ontario in 1908, and several other Canadian cities followed. At around the same time MP Robert Pearce proposed a bill in the House of Commons based on work done by British Builder William Willett around moving the clocks eight times a year to achieve similar results. This was rejected.

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Germany became the first European country to introduce Daylight Saving Time in April 1916. Its rationale was that the use of artificial light would be reduced and thus there would be more fuel for the war effort. Britain followed shortly after in May 1916. Daylight Saving Time is now utilised in over 70 countries worldwide, although dates of implementation and clock adjustments vary. The main benefits of Daylight Saving Time are said to be: l the opportunity to make better use of natural daylight l the ability to conserve energy that would otherwise be used on artificial light l a decrease in road accidents because roads are naturally lit during the time when most vehicles are using them. Some studies such as one carried out by the Belfast Telegraph also claim that the extra hour of daylight means that tourists stay out longer and spend more money – an extra £6.34 million in Northern Ireland alone. Some groups are not in favour though. For example, traditional dairy farmers claim Daylight Saving Time disrupts milking routines. This mainly affects developing countries as elsewhere milking is automated. Some research has also shown that there is a greater risk of people having accidents or being the victims of crime because they leave their houses in the morning when it’s still dark. Some studies have suggested that in the first few days after the clocks go forward there are more heart attacks too.

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Finally, for those of us who struggle to remember when we turn the clocks forward and when they go back, this little phrase may help: ‘Spring Forward, Fall Back,’ as the time when clocks go back always happens in the Autumn. This year in the UK, the date when Greenwich Mean Time will begin again is 29th October. Susan Brookes-Morris

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£ £ NEED EXTRA CASH? £ £ Sell your broken and unwanted jewellery Gold, Silver, Old Watches, Amber, Jade and Oriental items wanted. Gold up to £950 per troy oz. Silver up to £11.80 per troy oz. Call in to 16 High Street, Seaford, East Sussex BN25 1PG Tel: 01323 873090 Mobile 07818 035675 Open 9am - 5pm Monday to Saturday. Closed Wednesday afternoon. To advertise in Seaford Scene please call 01273 710793 or email fran@seafordscene.co.uk

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East Blatchington Lectures

Lecture ahoy!

The new series of the popular East Blatchington Lectures starts on Tuesday 7th March, and it has a very nautical note.

The speaker will be the Rev Chris Collinson, who will be talking about the men who work on the sea, their triumphs and their perils. He has called it ‘Seamen and Flying Angels’. It will be at St Peter’s Church in Belgrave Road, Seaford, starting at 2.30pm. Tickets are again £7, which includes refreshments, and they are available in advance from Newberry Tully Estate Agents, Seaford, subject to availability. Tickets may be purchased on the door, but it is wise to buy in advance. The rest of the programme promises to be equally intriguing. On 4th April, the speaker will be Chris Clennett, with a verbal guided tour of Wakehurst Place, which is under the jurisdiction of 16:09 Kew Gardens, and which is home to a famed seed bank. The next month will feature a highly popular speaker, art historian Kay Blackburn. Her subject, on 2nd May, will be the Italian Renaissance artist Andrea Mantegna. Another popular speaker in the series is the Rector of St Peter’s, the Rev Canon Dr Andrew Mayes, who has a new book out, and on 4th July he will be talking about ‘Journey to the Centre of the Soul’. It’s called a handbook for explorers with the aim of inspiring a search for something deeper in spiritual life. And on 1st August, Maria Caulfield, MP for Lewes, will be describing The Battle of Lewes, which took place at Lewes on 14th May 1264. It marked the high point of the career of Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester, and made him the ‘uncrowned King of England’. These East Blatchington Lectures have proved a very popular series. They started over ten years ago, and it is estimated that so far they have raised over £12,000 for the church. Photo: Trees at Wakehurst Place Garden

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Seafront Development Plan – Have your say! Seaford Town Council invites residents and visitors to put their thoughts and views forward on how they see the development of our unique seafront. Come and have your say on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th March, adjacent to Frankie’s Beach Café on the promenade. Craig Williams, Projects & Facilities Manager, will be pleased to present current ideas on the development of the seafront and answer any questions you may have between 10am and 4pm each day. There will be the opportunity to consider proposed plans for brand new Martello toilets, with two retail units and showers, an entertainments area at the Martello Tower, and raised beach huts at Bönningstedt Parade amongst others. Would you like to see some trees along the promenade, or gym equipment at intervals along its length? How about a kiosk selling fresh seafood? What is your vision for The Salts and a new café?

A survey will be available on the day and also on Seaford Town Council’s website so that everybody’s opinions can be taken into account during this public consultation period. A leaflet and application form for The Shoal, Seaford’s Community Bench, will also be on hand – don’t miss out on being part of this exciting project. ‘Seaford is blessed with a fantastic bay and a wide promenade. The Council wants to keep this unique attraction as unspoilt as possible, while enhancing it for residents and encouraging visitors to our town to support our local businesses. We value any input in to the development plans so that we can work together to put Seaford firmly on the map as a great place to be,’ said James Corrigan, Town Clerk. Photo: Martello Toilets.

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SEAFORD KURLERS Great news – I can now see what I am writing, having had a cataract op done. What a difference. Will this mean my kurling game will improve? Might I now see the target better? Only time will tell! Well, we all came through winter without the weather being too severe, and our kurler members are all back on form.

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I still have people who ask me how ‘fit and sporty’ you have to be to play the sport of kurling. Some people say that they did not know that Seaford had an ice rink! Let me assure everyone who is wondering that ANYONE can play the sport well. First of all we do not play on ice as in Curling. Seaford does not have a ice rink. I for one would spend all my time floundering around on my backside. We play the sport on a badminton court. No matter how poor your mobility is you can play the game on an equal basis with anyone else. The sport may even improve matters for you.You will also meet new people from within the local area and find new friends. Many of our members have done just that.You do not have to have pay out for any special equipment as all is provided. So it could not be easier. We usually have an in house competition each year. We organise at least one outing a year and the really popular Christmas Lunch. Come along to Wave Leisure Centre Seaford on any Tuesday afternoon. We are there from 2pm until 4pm.Your first visit is free from then on it is £2.50 per week and there is an Annual Membership fee of £5. Wave Leisure has many facilities to offer. There is an excellent restaurant where we take a break. The sport and exercise facilities are also excellent. These are all scheduled to be upgraded. The plans for this look wonderful. Come along and have a look around. Staff are always more than willing to help you. Contact the Secretary, June Wood, tel: 01323 895376 Email: sally1989@tiscali.co.uk Photo: A ‘blast from the past’ – some of the Kurlers, photo taken in November 2006.

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60+ clubâ€™s NEW YEAR, NEW KITCHEN Members of The Downs 60+ Club gathered in early February to officially open their newly refurbished kitchen. The new kitchen was made possible thanks mainly to generous donations from two trust funds which were set up by local residents, Keith Baker and Valerie Munday, to benefit the local community. Thanks also go to Birchwood Carpentry and Construction Ltd of Newhaven who transformed the kitchen to a bright, modern, user friendly facility. The kitchen is used extensively on a daily basis by members who gather together for coffee and to socialize at the end of their club activity and, importantly, there is a popular weekly club lunch. In addition there are occasional special events, and a monthly Sunday Lunch is offered by Age Concern Seaford.

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This important project follows a complete remodelling of the toilets and an upgrade of the Art Studio, all of which have radically improved the club facilities, making it a highly valued and much used community hub for local residents over the age of sixty. Club members enjoy a wide choice of activities including Snooker, Art, Keep Fit, Table Tennis, Craft and Chat, Choir and a variety of board games. The club is located in the old flint building in the grounds of the Wave Leisure Centre and welcomes enquiries from potential new members. Interested in joining? Just pop along on a Tuesday between 10am and 12 noon, or call 01323 891935 or 01273 611438, or visit www.seaford60plusclub.yolasite.com

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Newhaven, Peacehaven and Seaford Lions Club

Lions to the Rescue

Just before Christmas we received a letter from a family in Newhaven telling us of their problems since the changes in the benefits system. Robbie’s mother wrote: ‘Robbie has cerebral palsy (from birth), he was born very premature, weighing only 2kg, he has one leg significantly shorter than the other (right leg), he walks with a clumsy gait, he also has mild learning difficulties. Before we had to give the chair back Robbie was very independent from me, taking himself off to Seaford, Eastbourne etc, but now he relies on me to transport him. Robbie can walk with one or two walking sticks, but gets extremely tired through the extra effort needed with his limp’. Because of this he received DLA higher mobility level, and his mother, who also has a disability, was also receiving DLA at the same rate. They were able therefore to lease an electric wheelchair for Robbie and a mobility car for mum. With the changes this stopped and they then had to decide between a car and a wheelchair. A car allows longer trips, while a wheelchair provides more independence. They decided on a car, hoping that they might find a wheelchair, which in any

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President Andrea and Vice-President Jennifer Pierce broadcast to the town from Seahaven Radio. They were interviewed by Bob Peedle, who encouraged them to tell him about Inner Wheel locally, some of work the Club has done to raise money and the service it is able to undertake. Worldwide Inner Wheel Day is when all members try to work together to make a better life for the community here and overseas by carrying out acts of service. This year, on 10th January, President Andrea arranged a lunch at her home and invited Fiona Watkins to talk about Chill Club (Andrea’s charity for the year), which is organised for youngsters who are carers of a family member. These children forfeit their leisure time from school and are often isolated from their contempories. The Club brings them together to have some fun time, and they soon realise that they all have something in common. Photos from top to bottom: President Andrea and Vice-President Jennifer at Seahaven FM Radio; presentation of a cheque to Fiona Watkins at the Worldwide Inner Wheel Day lunch.

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Eclectrix is proud to release our very first CD. Following a very successful charity concert for the RNLI, at the Seaford WI Hall, and a whole morning concert at The Underground Theatre in Eastbourne, we used some of our live recordings to produce the CD. We have chosen a selection of music that demonstrates our wide choice of styles of Guitar, Folk, Country, Gospel and Rock music. The music for Innisfree was composed by Mike and we’ve included the first song that the band played together, the very well known, ‘Streets of London’ originally by Ralph McTell. You can visit us on our website to see what we’re up to and contact us if you’d like us to play at a specific venue. The CDs will be on sale at our concerts or, if you’re local you could email or ring to obtain one. They are currently only £5! We are now producing a second CD, again including some of our original numbers as well as other favourites, at the request of members of our audience. Rosemary Batts www.Facebook.com/EclectrixBand Tel: 01323 492128 Photo: The Eclectrix CD, ‘Down to the River’.

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SEAFORD HARD OF HEARING CLUB Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club had its AGM on Friday 3rd February. There were the usual reports from the Events Organiser, Treasurer, Fund Raising member, and Advertising and Publicity member. It was a very interactive meeting, with club members having their say in the management of their club. We finished at 3pm and had a much needed cup of tea.

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Seaford Tree Wardens

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Spring is fast approaching and itâ€™s not too early to start looking for blossom appearing on trees. Here are a few early bloomers to keep an eye out for.

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Who’s Who In Seaford?

Bob Peedle, Broadcaster with Seahaven FM and Chairman of the Seahaven Branch of the Royal Society of St George

Bob has lived in Seaford since 1986 and retired as a Major with the Royal Military Police in 1997. He worked as a Superintendent with the Metropolitan Police until 1982, and was also selfemployed in PR for the BBC and various charities. He is a member of Seaford Probus Club, and chairs the joint committee (with Seaford Town Council) that organises Seahaven Veterans and Armed Forces Day. Bob is widowed with three children, two stepchildren, 15 grandchildren and an increasing number of great grandchildren! What do you like best about Seaford? My part of Seaford is right alongside the Downs. The town has everything I could want in the form of shops and amenities.

Community People On Wednesday 11th January I was invited by Bob Peedle to join him on his evening radio show, Community People. Not really sure what I was letting myself in for, I nervously arrived just before 7pm. Bob soon put me at ease and we spent an enjoyable hour chatting about Seaford Scene magazine, how it started, what’s involved in publishing a monthly magazine and the aims of the magazine, all interspersed with a variety of music, local news bulletins and other interesting titbits. Seaford Scene has been running for almost 10 years now and I can honestly say that the success of this community magazine has exceeded my expectations, thanks to the support from everyone who has been involved, so thank you! If you fancy being a guest on Bob’s show, why not contact him at Seahaven FM? www.seahavenfm.com. It really is a fun experience! Fran Tegg, Editor, Seaford Scene.

What are your hobbies and interests? Making a merry noise on my electric organ, and am a Volunteer Broadcaster with Seahaven FM. My two programmes from 7pm every Wednesday at firstly Community People and then Forces on Parade. What is your favourite piece of music? None really, I enjoy most – except some of the modern stuff where I cannot discern the words – it is too noisy. What is your favourite film? I enjoy the old black and white films, especially the British films about the Second World War. What book are you reading at the moment? A history of the Kings and Queens of England, a bit hard going but enlightening. What is your idea of perfect happiness? Lovely music, a glass of malt whisky and my family around me. Where is your favourite place to go in and around Seaford and why? I love Hope Gap and Cuckmere Haven. I just feel at peace there. What makes you sad? Some hymns that remind me of my late wife’s funeral – lovely music that I welcome, but it still brings tears to my eyes. What is the most important lesson life has taught you? Stand up, Speak up then Shut up! What is your greatest fear? Debilitating or fatal disease. What is your favourite journey? Touring by car around the Highlands of Scotland. How would you spend a million pounds? A few charities will benefit hugely, The Royal Society of St George, Cancer Research (my late wife died of cancer), Arthritis Research (my late wife suffered with Arthritis for thirty years). Also ensure that my children and step-children do not go without. What is your most memorable learning experience? My first few years in the Police when this naïve young teenager had to become a man and deal with some of the nastier sides of life in London. What is your favourite smell? Two are freshly ground coffee and baking bread. What is the best advice you have ever been given? Buy gold, it will always be valuable. Which person in history would you most like to meet? Churchill. What or who is the greatest love in your life? My late wife, Maureen, I miss her so much. Anything else you may like to include? I will be delighted to hear from anyone who would like to be a guest on my radio shows – Community People is great to air information about charities and local organisations, and Forces on Parade would welcome any veteran or member of a forces organisation. Seahaven Veterans and Armed Forces Day, this year on Saturday 24th June at the Martello Fields. This event is for the whole of the District of Lewes with surrounding towns and villages.

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A FUN EVENING WITH THE TOWN CRIER ‘A Fun Evening with the Town Crier’ is a benefit event for Newhaven Lifeboat. The regular monthly social event put on by the Seaford Twinning Association has grown into this historical, musical and entertaining event in March! And in a good cause. On Monday 20th March, Seaford Town Crier Peter White will give his talk ‘Town Criers and Bellmen Past and Present’. Given around the county some 30 times, it’s described as 80% historical and 20% hysterical! In his 41st year in post, Peter says ‘I’ve finally got a good idea what it’s all about!’

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Roast Lamb with spuds and mint sauce

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Here’s a recipe from Jamie Oliver, that cheeky chappie from Essex. It’s ideal for a large family gathering, but make sure everyone is OK with lots of garlic as there’s a whole bulb in this. The lamb cooks on the wires of an oven shelf so that the fat and juices can fall onto the spuds below. You can use a rack if you really need to, but this way allows you to turn the spuds easily to ensure even cooking and help prevent them sticking. The garlic, rosemary and lemon rub really add flavour to the meat. For a more intense flavour, make a few cuts into the meat so the rub can get in below the surface. Serves 8.

Ingredients: 2 kg leg of lamb; 1 bulb of garlic; ½

a bunch of fresh rosemary; 1.5 kg potatoes; zest of 1 lemon; olive oil; 1 bunch of fresh mint; 1 teaspoon sugar; 3 tablespoons wine vinegar.

Method: Remove the lamb from the fridge 1 hour before you want to cook it, to let it come up to room

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temperature. Preheat the oven to 200ºC/400ºF/gas 6 and place a large roasting dish for the potatoes on the bottom. Break the garlic bulb up into cloves, then peel 3, leaving the rest whole. Pick and roughly chop half the rosemary leaves. Peel and halve the potatoes. Crush the peeled garlic into a bowl, add the chopped rosemary, finely grate in the lemon zest and drizzle in a good lug of oil, then mix together. Season the lamb with sea salt and black pepper, then drizzle with the marinade and rub all over the meat. Place on the hot bars of an oven shelf above the roasting dish for the potatoes. Parboil the potatoes in a pan of boiling salted water for 10 minutes, then drain and allow to steam dry. Gently toss the potatoes in the colander to scuff up the edges, then tip back into the pan. Add the remaining rosemary sprigs and whole garlic cloves to the potatoes, season with salt and pepper, then drizzle over a good lug of oil. Tip the potatoes into the hot oven dish and place back under the lamb to catch all the lovely juices. Cook the lamb for 1 hour 15 minutes if you want it pink, or 1 hour 30 minutes if you like it more well done. Meanwhile, make the mint sauce. Pick and finely chop the mint leaves, then place in a small bowl. Mix in the sugar, a good pinch of salt, 1 tablespoon of hot water and the vinegar. When the lamb is cooked to your liking, remove from the oven and leave to rest for 15 minutes or so. Carve and serve with the roast potatoes, mint sauce and some seasonal vegetables. Enjoy! Julian O’Vegetables is an alter ego of Alan Lindsay Image: jamieoliver.com

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Mind the Small Print Last month we came across a contract from an online estate agency that had us shaking our heads in disbelief. We were approached by a seller who wanted us to look over the contract they had signed up to in a rush (their words, not ours) and they were concerned they had been rather hasty. The seller had signed the contract with the online agency to sell their home without checking the finer details of the contract – AKA the small print. Hidden within the paragraphs of legalese within the document were the following restrictions: The length of the exclusive contract was 12 months, meaning the seller couldn’t look elsewhere even if their property wasn’t shifting after a reasonable amount of time. (Very restrictive as most ‘traditional’ agencies ask for anywhere between 8 – 20 weeks). The seller was also contract bound to use the online agency’s conveyancing company. (Again this is something we have never, ever done – recommend a good local solicitor, yes – legally insist on it, no.) The contract also stated that the seller was to pay an upfront fee regardless of whether the property sold or not. (This was perhaps the most baffling aspect of the contract. After all, what incentive is there for the agent to really try to sell the property when their commission has already been handed over?) Our approach to contracts is far simpler: We’re transparent – there are no nasty surprises lurking in the small print – in fact we don’t even use any small print, all font sizes are the same in our agreements. We don’t use jargon or legalese. Everything is written in plain English. We are able to go through each contract with the client verbally so they are totally

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ROTARY CLUB OF SEAFORD

What is Seaford Rotary Club? The first Rotary club was founded in 1905 when four friends met in Chicago to discuss how they could work together to help the wider community. Rotary has since grown internationally to more than 1.2 million members across 200 countries. Paul Harris, a Chicago attorney, had an idea of forming a club where professionals with diverse backgrounds could exchange ideas and form meaningful, lifelong friendships. Rotary’s name came from the early practice of rotating meetings between the offices of each member. Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland is the association of Rotary clubs within England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, with 1,800 clubs and more than 50,000 members from all walks of life of which Seaford Rotary Club is one. We meet at Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road each Wednesday at 12.30pm for 1pm. Meetings finish usually at 2.15pm. Members are not expected to attend every meeting but to attend whenever possible. We have a meal and either a speaker, fellowship or a Club meeting at which local and international projects are discussed and decisions taken. Each year we elect a Club President, Treasurer and Secretary. We also elect a Vice President and a Second Vice President. Traditionally the Vice President and Second Vice President become President and Vice President in the subsequent year. Seaford Rotary Club also has working groups for Fundraising, Community Service, Youth Service, International Service, Membership and Club Service. Seaford Rotary Club runs various events to raise money. In the last 12 months these have included: Christmas collections with our Sleigh of Goodwill Grand Charity Quiz

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• Refreshments at Bluebell Walk, Arlington • Boot, Craft and Produce Fairs • Car Parking for South East Triathlon and Seaford Half Marathon • Grand Charity Raffle at Morrisons.

The money raised is used to support local good causes, and some international projects such as disaster relief and the fight against Polio. We support young people by helping with reading and maths at local schools, and holding competitions for young artists, photographers, musicians and writers. We also sponsor the prizes for the Safety in Action week held at Newhaven Fort. For our Senior Citizens we provide a Christmas party and enable them to go to local stage productions and the cinema. We also enjoy ourselves with theatre visits and social functions, and have a short break at the annual President’s Weekend. Anyone can apply to join Seaford Rotary Club. Members should have a desire to join a group of like-minded people with a desire to help the community as well as have fun. Should you wish to join you may contact us on http://www.seafordrotary.org.uk/contact.php.

Donation to Chestnut Tree House Abigail Harley, community Fundraiser for Chestnut Tree, visited the Club for lunch and to talk about the work the charity does in the local community. Following her talk, President Bill Pierce presented Abigail with a cheque made out to Chestnut Tree House for £340, raised from donations by Rotarians through our Christmas greetings in our monthly bulletin, Newsmonger. You can find out more at www.chestnut-tree-house. org.uk and you can contact Abigail at Abigail.harley@ chestnut-tree-house.org.uk or on 01323 725095.

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Grand Rotary Charity Quiz Night to be held at St Leonard’s Church Hall, Seaford on Friday 24th March. This event is great fun and always well attended by local quiz teams competing to win the ‘famous’ trophy provided by The Rotary Club of Seaford. Teams that competed last year will be invited to take part. Should not all the invitations be accepted, new teams may enter. Teams consist of no more than 4 persons and entry costs £30 per team, which includes a hot supper, although teams are invited to bring their own liquid refreshment. There will also be a high-quality, sponsored raffle with attractive prizes. If you would like to enter a team, further details and entry forms may be obtained from Dave Argent at davidargent7@gmail.com or by telephone on 01323 892986.

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Young Artists show their Talents Seaford Rotary Club’s second competition to find the Seaford Young Artists of the Year has now been completed and prizes presented. Overall, the entry was similar to the pilot run by the Club last year, but it was disappointing there were no entries this year for either the 11 to 13 or 14 to 18 years age groups. The entrants in the Under 7s and 7 to 10s categories, however, more than made up for that disappointment, and the judges from Seaford Art Club had a difficult task in choosing the winners. All entrants were asked to produce a drawing or painting with the title ‘My Favourite Thing.’ This offered the possibility of a wide range of ideas, and the competitors did not disappoint, with entries ranging from pigs to my piggy bank, from teddies to dinosaurs, from tennis to the Amex Stadium, and not forgetting ‘my teacher because she makes me laugh.’ All the winners came from Cradle Hill Primary School and Seaford Primary School, and prizes were presented at the two schools by Rotary President Bill Pierce. First place in the 7 to 10 years age group went to Nicco Eastwood from Cradle Hill Community Primary School for his drawing of artist’s equipment, with Madeline Morris, also from the same school, in second place. Third and fourth in the group were Samuel Elton and Rida Muhamed Rosalie, both from Seaford Primary School. Seaford Primary took the honours in the Under 7s group, with Maxwell Terry winning first prize and

Thomas Elton was the runner up. Club President Bill Pierce congratulated all the competitors on giving the judges such a difficult task and thanked Seaford Art Club for the support they give to this competition. It is hoped the winning pictures will be included in one of the regular displays of the work of the Art Club members at Seaford Head Golf Club. Photos from left to right: Buffet at the President’s Night; President Bill Pierce presenting a donation to Abigail Harley from Chestnut Tree House; the winning entry of drawing of artist’s equipment in the 7 to 10 years age group.

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The flowers of March are the daffodil, which stands for unequaled love, and the jonquil, which signifies a desire that affection be returned. When the daffodils bloom in spring there is a sense of joy and delight – the bleakness of winter is passing. Daffodils (Narcissus) have been cultivated from the earliest times becoming more popular in Europe after the 16th century, and an important commercial crop by the late 19th century primarily in the Netherlands. There are many varieties with names such as Têtea-Tête, Paper White and Jonquil. Bulbs need to be planted in autumn, the roots develop during winter in preparation for flowering in March/April. A vase of daffodils looks good in any room. Tips – Deadhead flowers as they fade. Allow leaves to remain for about 6 weeks before removing. When finished, add bonemeal to the soil ready for next year’s blooms.

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There is much said at present about encouraging wildlife into the garden, particularly bees and butterflies. Creating wild flower areas enable this to happen, whether it be a small flower bed or part of a lawn. Wild flowers can provide a display for several months and mid spring, if not done in autumn, is an ideal time to sow the seeds, though a sunny area is preferred. Mixtures of seeds are available and it is necessary to choose one to suit your soil type. Plenty of information is available online about seeds and which ones to sow to give the best results in particular soils.

In the past wild flower meadows were seen in the countryside displaying a wonderful variety of flowering plants, providing habitats for birds, bees, butterflies and other wildlife. However it is reported that since the 1930s around 99% of these meadows have been lost, resulting in a decrease in butterfly and bee numbers. Perhaps this year we can do our bit to help improve that situation by sowing some wild flower seeds. Sylvia Reeve

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Local award winning gardener, Geoff Stonebanks, from Bishopstone, had a real shock this week. He is busy getting his much-visited seaside garden ready for visitors again this Summer season. He has already got 2 coach tours booked in July from Dorset, as a direct result of appearing on BBC Gardeners’ World last autumn, along with many smaller bookings from individuals across the UK, but was utterly amazed to receive an email recently from a teacher in Japan requesting a visit! Suzan Matkin wrote to him saying: ‘Hello, we were greatly impressed by your garden story and would like to visit. We have arranged our flights according to your open day on 20th June. I do hope our group of 7 could visit from Japan at 11am – one lady is herself a small but interesting gardener and featured in the Japanese version of Vogue. We would like to have light early lunch too if possible.’ Needless to say, Geoff was somewhat taken aback and immediately wrote confirming the visit, also asking how they had heard of the garden, so far away in Japan! Suzan replied, ‘We studied an article on your garden which was reprinted in the Japanese media, so I tracked down the story on the internet. My students are all senior ladies – retired teachers etc, so I used articles on lives of retired people, like yourself. Most of my students are keen on gardening too.’ Suzan sent a photo of some of the ladies who will be visiting. Fearful he might not be able to devote time to the group to talk about the garden on a busy open day for the National Garden Scheme on the 20th, he has now

persuaded them to visit a day earlier, on the 19th, so that he can provide a personal guided tour of the garden and discuss it’s development with the ladies. Driftwood was a finalist in BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine’s ‘Garden of the Year’ last year, as well as appearing on BBC Gardeners’ World. This summer it is set to be featured in two national gardening magazines, one in April and one in July, as well as a possible feature in a national daily newspaper. Geoff won More Radio’s ‘Fundraiser of the Year’ 2016, and was nominated in BBC Sussex’s Community Heroes Awards, both in recognition of the £76,000 he has raised for charity. Full details of all 14 public garden openings this summer can be found at www.driftwoodbysea.co.uk. Alternatively call 01323 899296 to book your own private visit with either afternoon tea or light lunch. Photos from top to bottom: the back garden at Driftwood; Driftwood’s beach garden; some of the Japanese ladies who will visit in June.

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This year we celebrate Mother’s Day on 26th March. You may not realise, but Mother’s Day happens on the fourth Sunday of Lent and originally had religious traditions attached to it. In the sixteenth century, it was a celebration of the ‘mother church’ and people would return to the church in which they were baptised or where they attended as a child. Thus families would be reunited. This was known as going ‘a mothering’ or Mothering Sunday. It was commonplace for the Lent fast, which prohibited sweet, rich foods and meat, to be lifted a little and for a Simnel cake to be shared. Years later, youngsters working as servants were given an annual day off to visit their mothers and would take gifts. This was called ‘Mothers Day.’

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Take one scruffy and neglected corner of our delightful garden within the Crouch, wave a wand and, hey presto, you’re in a wonderful new world. Instead of wading through the fur coats to get to the back of the wardrobe to reach Narnia, imagine pushing trowels and brooms aside in a shed to access a magical garden kingdom. All right, we’re getting a bit carried away here but we have no doubt that Nicola and Ellie, our two Plumpton horticultural trainees, will cast a spell over the children’s play area and turn it into a learning zone for pre-school kids. Their idea, says Ellie, is to make a garden that will allow children to connect the work of their hands to food they have grown. ‘Children learn through play,’ she says. Nicola has constructed a mood board that captures images of what this new part of the community garden could be.

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Give me a Bell!

Who was Alexander Graham Bell? Recently I witnessed a remarkable thing – a room full of people who not once during the three hours they were together, took out a mobile phone to check emails, send texts, play games – or even make a call! It was remarkable because for most of us, the telephone is an integral part of modern life, an extension of ‘us’. The humble phone has come a long way since its creation nearly 140 years ago. I wonder what its inventor would make of it now! Alexander Graham Bell was born in Scotland on 3rd March 1847, and subsequently moved to Canada with his parents at the age of 23. With his father, grandfather, uncle and brothers all working in elocution and speech, and with a mother and wife who were both deaf, Alexander developed an interest in acoustics. Initially teaching the deaf how to speak, he finally decided to concentrate on experimenting with hearing devices and the transmission of sound via electricity, which culminated in the invention of the first practical telephone.

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His innovative streak brought about some interesting results along the way. At the age of 16, he and his brother built a robotic head which they got to ‘speak’ a few words. Alexander then taught the family dog how to ‘talk’ by manipulating its lips and vocal cords to form a crude sounding ‘Ow ah oo ga ma ma’ (How are you grandmama?)! He’s also famous for inventing the metal detector, quickly put together following the assassination of US President James Garfield, in order to locate in his body the bullet that killed him. But back to the telephone... Bell filed for a US patent to cover the transmission of sounds telegraphically on 14th February 1876 – the same day as rival inventor Elisha Gray. Even now, there is controversy about who got there first – the Scotsman or the American – but generally it is accredited to Bell. Three days after the patent was issued on 7th March 1876, Alexander got his telephone to work for the first time. He made a call to his assistant in an adjoining room, uttering the words, ‘Mr Watson, come here. I want to see you.’ Later that year, he and Watson had a conversation 2 miles apart, and as development continued, they were ultimately able to make a transcontinental call in January 1915 which spanned 3,400 miles. By 1886, more than 150,000 people in the USA owned telephones. Today, over 93% of UK adults own a mobile phone, bringing the total in operation to more than 46 million! Now, that’s what I call a success story! Debbie Singh-Bhatti

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The Power of Play Recently, on a cold February day, we met up with some friends and their children on a beach. We ran amok, played tag, whooped, built a huge communal sandcastle and returned home cold, damp, sandy and happier than we’d been for quite a while. We’d given in to play and we felt much better for it. Our society tends to dismiss play for adults. At worst it’s seen as an unproductive, guilty pleasure. Adults are supposed to be serious and let’s face it, between work and ferrying children around to various activities there’s little time for play. When we do play, it often tends to be competitive (tennis, squash, golf), and this is particularly true for men. But research suggests that playing is just as important for adults as for children. It makes us happy, helps with problem-solving, improves our creativity and strengthens our relationships. The author and psychiatrist Stuart Brown, has spent decades studying the power of play in prisoners, business people, artists and Nobel Prize winners among

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MARCH ON! By Judy Renihan

March is here. All through winter the earth has been resting, preparing for the new growth of spring. Seeds are geminating and beginning to sprout from the soil. Mother nature is getting ready for an explosion of new growth and life. Spring has been marked for thousands of years in different ways by different cultures as a way of putting darkness behind us and preparing for new light. Christians prepare for Easter where they celebrate the resurrection of Jesus from the dead after a forty-day fast. Jews celebrate Passover to commemorate their freedom from slavery in Egypt. Passover is a spring festival connected to the offering of the ‘first-fruits of the barley’, barley being the first grain to ripen and to be harvested in the Land of Isreal. The Saxons celebrated Easter marking the spring equinox, when light and dark are in perfect balance. The festival is named after Ostara, a fertility goddess of spring and sunrise. Traditionally, her symbols include the flowers of spring, representing resurrection and renewal, the white rabbit, representing reproduction, and eggs, representing fertility.

Spring is here and marks a time of renewal, revitalization and potential for growth. The weather is beginning to change, heavy coats are more likely to be left at home (we hope). Spring cleaning becomes the order of the day and gardens start to take shape and spring into life. Spring is a perfect time to reevaluate our long and short term goals and to put some order into our lives.

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De-clutter your mind. So often we can get bogged down with things that don’t really concern us or we worry about what ‘might’ happen. In his book Being Happy, Andrew Matthews talks about two men taking a trip; one has packed extra water, blankets, plasters, ointment, medication, extra batteries… determined to be prepared for every eventuality. The other man packs the bare essentials. ‘Prepared Man’ has difficulty in moving because his haversack is too heavy, the ‘Essentials Man’ bounces off to see the world. The moral of the story is that you

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will never be prepared for every scenario. Trust yourself to deal with problems as they arise. Actual, physical de-cluttering is great for your mental wellbeing. William Morris, designer of wonderful wallpaper said: ‘have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.’ So, sort out the odds and ends drawer, clear out the wardrobe and shake winter out of the rugs.

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Think about things that make you happy; reading a book, meeting up with friends, a walk on the beach, finding some new music. What makes you happy will be different for everybody. Bring spring into your house; draw back the curtains and throw open the windows, get some fresh flowers to brighten up your day. Create an atmosphere of joy and calm. There has been a lot of hype about hygge this year. Hygge is the Danish art of winter wellbeing. I love the idea of taking pleasure in the simple things; snuggling on the sofa, warm tea, buttered toast and scented candles. Create harmony in your life, this is not about spending money on expensive things; it’s about having a positive attitude and appreciation for the good things in your life.

Get Out!

I know that flip flops and strappy tops are a way off yet, but venture out, winter is leaving us, go outside and meet the spring. The days are getting longer – bluebells, snowdrops, daffs and crocuses will all be making an appearance; step outside and greet them. If you have a garden, give it a tidy up ready for all those summer barbeques. Spring is all about new beginnings. Think about changes you want to make in your life and start preparing to make them.

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PAYNE GAMES OBSTACLE COURSE

Payne Games returns to Friston Forest and this time the kids can have a go! Payne Games, an adventure obstacle course company which specialises in enjoyable obstacles leaving the pain in the name, is returning to the idyllic natural surroundings of Friston Forest. By popular demand, as well as the 5k (15th July) and 10k (16th July) course, it will also have a 3k Child’s course on each day, where children from 6 to 16 will be able to compete if they are accompanied by a responsible adult. For the first time 16 and 17 years old can take on the Adult Courses, as long as they are accompanied by a responsible adult. When asked why Payne Games decided to cater for the younger entrant, Chris, the founder of Payne Games, said: ‘We want to encourage our young people to get involved in outside activities and by letting them participate with their parent, they can have fun whilst getting exercise in a family environment.’ Once again, all the courses will be designed using both classic and unique obstacles. Most will have different levels of difficulty so everyone can enjoy the challenge without the worry about Ice and Electric Shocks. Early Bird Discounts are available until the end of February. Participants can find out more and sign up on the Payne Games Website: www.paynegames.com Photos: Participants enjoy a Payne Games adventure obstacle course.

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Seaford Striders

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The weather conditions on Sunday 15th January for the race in Ashdown Forest were terrible, with rain, ice, snow, mud, mist and wind, but that didn’t stop the 400 or so runners from getting stuck into a proper cross country race. There were no facilities apart from a gazebo to put our kit in and register for the race, but there was food and drink there for us when we finished. We all gathered for the start, cold and wet, but raring to go, and we headed out with mud, ice and water flying everywhere. Runners were trying to find the best route, but there wasn’t one as it was boggy everywhere. There was a massive downhill, then it was through woodlands and back up an enormous hill about four miles in, where runners were really put to the test. This was followed by a slight downhill to the welcome of the finish line. There wasn’t one person who wasn’t covered head to toe in mud and we all loved it!

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‘Cage’ – Seaford director and writer’s film is launcheD Imagine being imprisoned in a cage somewhere in America...Seaford-based director and writer, Warren Dudley, did just that and succeeded in making a movie that was filmed at Newhaven Fort. It stars Lucy-Jane Quinlan as a Seattle chat-line worker, and the voice of Patriot Games and Sleeping with the Enemy Irish actor Patrick Bergin. Book a ticket for Seaford Community Cinema’s exclusive showing of Cage on Friday 3rd March at the Barn Theatre and you will get to see it before its launch on Amazon Prime a month later. Warren and Lucy-Jane will be attending the screening and will be answering questions put to them by the audience. Cage is being shown to raise money for the theatre’s new kitchen, and the £10 tickets include a free drink and canapés.

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Warren (43) who used to be in the printing and web design industries, two years ago took the plunge into full-time directing and screenwriting, after making a small film with local man Rick Robert and filming TV pilots. His wife Cath is manager at Newhaven Fort, so it made sense to shoot there, largely inside the atmospheric and large Romney Hut. He said: ‘The cage was in the middle and it was cold. Lucy, who is London-based, is massively talented. It took just over two weeks to film working sequentially from nine to six every day. We were lucky to be able to do that because it made make-up much easier, with Lucy having to look increasingly distressed.’ The scary soundtrack was composed by Brighton musician, Richey Rynkowsky. The entire team totalled six. ‘On a feature film you would generally have at least 50,’ said Warren, ‘and I’ve seen people on set who don’t really have much to do, just wandering around with a radio. We were all busy. It was all designed to get a powerful film simply.’ In 2015 Warren wrote and directed the horror film, The Cutting Room. Shot in and around Seaford and Newhaven, it was premiered at the Barn Theatre and was sold in Tesco, HMV and many VOD networks. The film is currently averaging 45,000 views a month. This was followed up by the writing of 1970s’ football comedy, The Bromley Boys, starring Alan Davies and Martine McCutcheon, and originally inspired by Newhaven football club ground. The film was shot last year and is due for cinema release in September.

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Some books never fail to entertain generation after generation, and the Amelia Jane books by Enid Blyton are no exception. At some point in childhood we all wonder what would happen if our toys were alive. Well in this nursery they are. Amelia Jane is a big ragdoll and she is not just big, she is bad. And the other toys are generally scared of her. Hardly surprising when she does things like throwing pints of milk over other toys on a regular basis! These short chapters almost work as individual short stories, which makes it a nice transition for readers to proper ‘chapter books’. Each chapter sees Amelia Jane getting into trouble and being naughty but ultimately learning a lesson: one that she seems destined to forget, despite her protestations that she ‘will be good from now’. These lessons demonstrate to the reader why it is important to be kind and considerate towards others. In the words of Enid Blyton: ‘I do somehow feel perfectly certain that she can’t be good for long.’ Willow Coby

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Those who saw the Ken Loach film, I, Daniel Blake, at Seaford Community Cinema were so moved by its ultimately tragic storyline about a widower who tries to navigate his way through the benefits system after a near fatal heart attack that a collection resulted in nearly £300 being raised for Seahaven Storehouse, a sum that the cinema topped up to £400. Seahaven Storehouse, based at Seaford Community Church in Vale Road, provides free food for those who need it in an area including Seaford, Newhaven and Peacehaven. Manned by volunteers on Thursday mornings, the organisation collects donated food items and other necessities from boxes at Morrisons and Co-op stores in Seaford, and distributes them to families and individuals. Storehouse team leader Tina Nixon said lunches were also provided on Thursdays, when a volunteer from the Citizens Advice Bureau was generally there too to help with clients’ problems. She added that local businesses, including Tesco and Burt’s Bakery, were also very generous. Clients receive enough food for three days’ worth of meals.

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On Thursday 9th March, Hedda Gabler is being screened by NT Live at 7pm. In this modern production of Ibsen’s masterpiece, Hedda and Tesman have just returned from their honeymoon with the relationship already in trouble because Hedda is bored and longs to be free. On Friday 10th March at 7.30pm there’s a family comedy called Hunt for the Wilderpeople, about a defiant city kid and his uncle who go on the run in the New Zealand bush. And on Friday 24th March at 7.30pm it’s the French film Things to Come, starring Isabelle Huppert and André Marcon, in which Nathalie (Huppert) learns that her husband of 25 years is leaving her. The film explores what it means to have to create a life of one’s own. To book tickets for Seaford Community Cinema go to www.seafordcinema.org or visit the information centre in Church Street, Seaford. Photo: Storehouse team leaders, Kathy Hughes and Tina Nixon, receive a cheque for £400 from Community Cinema chairperson Paula Ross and cinema volunteer Cathy Stewart.

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What’s On In March? Wednesday 1st The Wednesday Group Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd 7.30pm. Maggie New, ‘A Charmed Life’. Tel: 01323 871292 Thursday 2nd Seaford Bonfire Society Open Committee Meeting The White Lion Hotel, Claremont Road 7pm. A chance to join and meet the committee. www.seafordbonfire.co.uk

Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky and Ravel. Tickets £14/£5 students, available on the door. Tel: 01323 491601 www.seafordmusicsociety.com Open Mic/Jam Sessions The Seven Sisters, Alfriston Rd 8.30pm. Perform or jam with some great local musicians. Full PA/keys etc. supplied. www. facebook.com/seahavenopenmic

Saturday 4th Cycle Seahaven Puncture Workshop Pump Barn, Seven Sisters Visitor Centre, Exceat Family Roots, Eastbourne & District Family History Society 9.30am, 10.15am & 11am. Please Ocklynge School,Victoria Drive, arrive 15 minutes before start. Hands-on workshops teaching Eastbourne you how to remove and replace 7.30pm. ‘Eastbourne’s East End’, with Alan Wenham. Members £1, wheels and tyres, and find and mend punctures. Free, advance visitors £1.50, inc. refreshments. booking essential. New members welcome. Tel: www.cycleseahaven.org.uk Helen Warren 01323 731792 www.eastbournefhs.org.uk Foundation of Spiritual Healing and Guidance St James’ Seaford Folk Songs and Tunes Trust Community Centre, Circle Blatchington Road The Royal British Legion, 2pm - 4pm. Free healing, Claremont Road qualified approved healers in 8pm. Singers, musicians and attendance. No appointment. Tea audience welcome to perform or listen. Hosted by Derek Seed. and cakes. Donations welcome. Tel: 01323 896192 Friday 3rd www.facebook.com/Thefshg Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Rotary Club of Seaford Young Musician of the Year 2.15pm - 4pm. Guest speakers Competition and other activities, tea and Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd biscuits, raffle. Local transport 6pm. Giving young musicians may be available at a small cost. the chance to perform in public. Tel: Pauline 01323 895216 Open to soloists and ensembles. Seaford & District Horticultural For entry forms and information, Society email: youngmusicians@ St Leonard’s Church Hall, seafordrotary.org.uk Church Lane www.seafordrotary.org.uk 7pm. Prize Bingo evening. Mayor’s Charity Ball www.seafordhorti.com The View at Seaford Head, Seaford Community Cinema Southdown Road The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7.30pm - 11.30pm. Welcome 7.30pm. ‘Cage’, cert. 15. Special drinks, three-course meal and fundraising screening for the Barn live music from The Reform Theatre. Tickets £10 incl. drink Club. Optional ’60s-themed and canapés. Advance booking fancy dress, with prizes for bestfrom Seaford Tourist Information dressed male and female. All Centre or www.seafordcinema. profits to the Mayor’s charities – org RNLI and Waifs and Strays Dog Rescue. Tickets £30pp. Seaford Music Society Tel: 01323 894870 St Leonard’s Church Hall, Email: sharan.brydon@ Church Lane seafordtowncouncil.gov.uk 7.45pm. Alexandra Lomeiko, violin, and Antonina Suhanova, piano, play Beethoven,

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The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Revox. Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Sunday 5th Splash Point Jazz Club The View, Seaford Head Golf Club, Southdown Road 4pm. The Neal Richardson Trio with guests Jo Fooks (sax) and Buster Birch (drums). £8 entry, kids free. www.SplashPointMusic.com Barn Dance Mercread Youth Centre, Mercread Road 7.30pm - 9.30pm. In aid of Cancer Research UK. Tickets £5. Tel: Louise Cave 07786 425758 Tuesday 7th Seaford Head Probus Club Seaford Golf Club, Blatchington Monthly meeting and lunch for members and guests. Tel: 01323 896373

Sheets Thematic Material. All stamp and postcard collectors welcome. Tel: 01323 492433 www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/sspc Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 7.30pm. Getting ready for Sailing Season talk. www.nssc.org.uk Thursday 9th Seahaven RAFA Lunch 12 noon for 12.30pm. Twocourse lunch at either the Royal British Legion or the White Lion. Book one week in advance by phoning 01323 898907. Seaford Community Cinema The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7pm. National Theatre Live – ‘Hedda Gabler’, cert. 12A. Tickets £13.50/£12.50/£8. Advance booking from Seaford Tourist Information Centre or www. seafordcinema.org

Friday 10th Churches in Seaford St Leonard’s Church, Church Seaford Natural History Society Street 4pm - 6pm & 7pm - 9pm. Prayer for Britain. All welcome St Luke’s Church Centre, at any time. For information, tel: Walmer Road 07738 181269 2.15pm. AGM and talks. Tel: 01323 893526 Seaford Community Cinema www.seafordnaturalhistory.org.uk The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7.30pm. ‘Hunt for the East Blatchington Lectures Wilderpeople’, cert. 12A. Tickets St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Rd £6/£5/£3.50. Advance booking 2.30pm. ‘Seamen and Flying from Seaford Tourist Information Angels’, by Rev. Chris Collinson. Centre or www.seafordcinema. Tickets £7 incl. refreshments, org available from Newberry Tully Estate Agents, 53 Church St, Saturday 11th or on the door (subject to Newhaven & Seaford Sailing availability). Club Piddinghoe Pond Seaford Lecture & Literary Club 10am. Working Party. www.nssc.org.uk St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane The Royal British Legion Club 7.30pm. ‘The History of State Claremont Road, Seaford Surveillance’ - illustrated talk by 8.45pm. Barry Martin. Geoff Beer. Tel: 01323 899932 or Tel: 01323 890154 01323 893270 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Wednesday 8th Sunday 12th Seaford Women’s Institute Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road Club Piddinghoe Pond 2pm. Waiting list for new 10am. Working Party. members. To hire the hall for www.nssc.org.uk events, tel: Lin Buchan 01323 892197 Seven Sisters Lace Society www.esfwi.org.uk/wis/seaford WI Hall, Claremont Road 10am - 4pm. Come and make Seaford Stamp & Postcard Club lace with a friendly group, Constitutional Club, Crouch meeting bi-monthly on 2nd Lane Sunday in the month. All lace 7pm for 7.30pm. AGM and club makers welcome, including competition night. 8 to 10 Sheets beginners. Tel: Jenny Gibbs on Traditional Material or 8 to 10 01323 483659

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Social Dances Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven 2pm - 4.30pm. Popular sequence, ballroom, Latin. £5, including tea and biscuits (first visit free). Tel: Fred Weston on 01323 898813 Tuesday 14th Probus Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road 12 noon for 12.30pm lunch. Monthly meeting with 3-course meal and speaker. Tel: 01323 890418 or 01323 897546

Seaford & Bishopstone Neighbourhood Watch Association St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane 7pm. AGM, followed by light refreshments. Open to all Members, Deliverers and Coordinators. Non-members welcome to attend and may join on the night (£3 per household, £2 for senior citizens). Tel: Mark Brown 01323 893861

Sussex Wildlife Trust Seaford & Eastbourne Area Group Victoria Baptist Church, Eldon Seaford Natural History Society Road, Eastbourne St Luke’s Church Centre, 7.30pm. ‘Operation Osprey’, Walmer Road illustrated talk by Ralph 2.15pm. ‘Butterfly Conservation’s and Brenda Todd, wildlife Regional Action Plan’, talk by photographers and lecturers. £2 Steve Wheatley. members, £3 visitors. Tel: 01424 Tel: 01323 893526 777291 or 07946 753135 www.seafordnaturalhistory.org.uk www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk The GuestHouse Storytellers Friday 17th Hillcrest Centre, Newhaven Seaford Museum & Heritage 7pm for 7.30pm. ‘The Birds and Society the Bees’. Stories of birds, bees Seaford Little Theatre, 4 Steyne and other winged life welcome, Road or you could be daring and deal 7pm. AGM, followed by ‘Unseen with the whole title phrase. Seaford - Part 3’, an illustrated Tickets £5/£4 on the door. Just talk by Kevin Gordon. All listen, or to book a ten-minute members are asked to attend. max storytelling slot, email Tel: 01323 898222 Elizabeth: wizzie@uwclub.net www.seafordmuseum.co.uk www.guesthousestorytellers.com Saturday 18th Seaford Lecture & Literary Club Newhaven & Seaford Sailing St Leonard’s Church Hall, Club Seaford Church Lane 10am. Working Party. 7.30pm. ‘Sussex Scrapbook 11’ www.nssc.org.uk illustrated talk by Chris Horlock. Seaford Fair Trade Market Tel: 01323 899932 or 01323 Clinton Centre, Clinton Place 893270 10am - 1.30pm. Fair trade Wednesday 15th stalls with clothing, crafts and National Trust Seaford food products, plus tasting café, Association children’s corner and raffle. Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd Admission 50p (accompanied 2.30pm. ‘Life in the Beale children free), incl. fairtrade Household’, talk by Marjorie coffee/tea/soft drink and tasty Greatorex New members bites. (including non-NT members) are Lunchtime Concert most welcome. St Leonard’s Church, Church St www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/nt 1pm. Rosemary Kemp (piano) Thursday 16th and Julia Kemp (soprano). Seaford Afternoon Flower Club Free event self-supported by Seaford Baptist Church, donations. Belgrave Road www.seafordparish.org.uk 2pm. AGM, awards presentation, The Royal British Legion Club and ‘Heads and Tales’, talk by Claremont Road, Seaford former head teacher, Derrick Hughes. Visitors £5 on the door 8.45pm. Grundy. Tel: 01323 890154 including refreshments. Tel: Georgie Wall 01323 490979 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk or Sue Ward 01323 894848

Sunday 19th Friends of Tide Mills meeting Tide Mills 10am - 12 noon. Meet at beach end of old village road. Help us to care for this special place. Email: brian.skinner2@btinternet.com. Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 10am. Working Party. www.nssc.org.uk Age Concern Seaford Sunday Lunch Club The Downs 60+ Club, Sutton Corner 12.45pm. Warm welcome, roast lunch, desserts, tea/coffee and mints in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. £6. To book tel: 01323 899434 The Joyce Campbell Sunday Lunch Club St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Road 1pm. Sunday roast and gettogether for Seaford senior citizens. £5. Transport can be arranged. To book and further details tel: 01323 892327 Monday 20th ‘A Fun Evening with the Town Crier’ – Seaford Twinning Association Clinton Centre, Clinton Place 7.30pm. Entertaining event in aid of Newhaven Lifeboat. Seaford Town Crier Peter White gives a talk, ‘Town Criers and Bellmen Past and Present’, and shows his film ‘Crying for My Town’. With live music by The Pop-Ups. BYO drinks and glasses (beer, wine, soft - no spirits). Raffle - prize donations welcome. Entry £4.

Saturday 25th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Newhaven 10am. RIB Helm and Safety Boat Refresher. www.nssc.org.uk Lewes Concert Orchestra Trinity Church, Southover High Street, Lewes 4pm. Berlioz, Haydn, Leopold Mozart, Bizet, and a suite of music from Mary Poppins. Audience invited to bring an instrument and join in on a couple of extra, simple pieces. Refreshments available. Tickets £10 in advance/£12 on the door/£5 under-18s and students. Email: info@lewesconcertorchestra.org www.lewesconcertorchestra.org Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 7.30pm. Commissioning Supper. www.nssc.org.uk The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Steve Smiley. Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Sunday 26th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 11am. Commodores Cup Race. www.nssc.org.uk

Tuesday 28th A Day of Renewal and Reconnection Through Meditation and Creativity Florence House, Southdown Rd 9am - 5pm. With Robin Shell. A day for renewal, recommitment and reconnection to our essential values, using ritual, meditations, quiet contemplations, sacred Tuesday 21st play and creativity. £40 including Seaford Lecture & Literary Club lunch. To book, tel: 07956 555688, St Leonard’s Church Hall, email: robinshell63@gmail.com Church Lane 7.30pm. AGM. Tel: 01323 899932 Seaford Natural History Society St Luke’s Church Centre, or 01323 893270 Walmer Road Friday 24th 2.15pm. ‘A Stroll Along an English Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Country Lane’, talk by Ray Hale. Club Seaford Tel: 01323 893526 7.30pm. Meet the Brewer. www.seafordnaturalhistory.org.uk www.nssc.org.uk Seaford Sweethearts WI Seaford Community Cinema Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 8pm. Monthly meeting. New 7.30pm. ‘Things to Come’, members welcome. cert. 12A. Tickets £6/£5/£3.50. www.seafordwi.co.uk Advance booking from Seaford continued... Tourist Information Centre or www.seafordcinema.org

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Thursday 30th Newhaven Country Market Easter/Spring Event Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road Newhaven 9.45am - 1pm. All the usual produce and craft stalls, plus a chance to order seasonal goods for collection on Thursday 6th or 13th April.

Saturday 1st April National Trust Seaford Association Spring Fair St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane 10am - 11.30am. Stalls include cakes, books, puzzles, gifts, bric-a-brac and raffle. Entry 50p, including tea/coffee and biscuits. www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/nt

Seaford & District Horticultural Society St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane 7pm. Members’ social evening. Guest speaker Mark Sawyer, ‘The RNLI & Eastbourne Lifeboats’. Competition: ‘3 daffodils in own vase’. www.seafordhorti.com

Friday 7th April Easter Craft Fair Seaford Little Theatre, 4 Steyne Road 10am - 4pm. A range of stalls and a variety of handmade gifts for sale, made by talented members and local artists and artisans. Refreshments and home made cakes. For further information or to book a free pitch, tel: Debbie 07596 709044 or Ray: 07984 280067 Email: coxdeb8@gmail.com

Friday 31st Comedy at the Clubhouse The View at Seaford Head, Southdown Road 8pm (doors 7pm). Monthly comedy night hosted by Julie Jepson. Headline set by Meryl O’Rourke. Tickets £10 on the door or in advance from Golf Club and Seaford Tourist Imformation, 37 Church St. Tel: 07773 522943, email: comedyseaford@outlook.com

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What’s On Weekly ARTS & CRAFTS

Art Workshop Be Creative, 13 Sutton Park Rd Thurs fortnightly: 10am - 12 noon. With Lesley Harvey. All mediums used. £15. Tel: Terri on 01323 490912 Chinese Painting Group Hellingly Village Hall off A22 Weds: 1 - 4pm. Professional Chinese tutor. Materials available. Beginners and new members welcome. For more details contact: 01273 515452 East Sussex Moviemakers St Luke’s Parish Rooms, Stone Cross, Pevensey 1st & 3rd Weds: 7.45 - 9.45pm. Members show videos, advice available, speakers on videorelated topics. Contact Valerie McManus: 07950 904778, valmcmanusuk@yahoo.com www.eastsussexmoviemakers.org

Seaford Art Club Downs Leisure Centre Fri: 2 - 4pm. A friendly, active group of enthusiastic, competent artists. Demonstrations, practical sessions, gallery visits and other trips. Tel Anne: 01323 491008 http://seafordartclub.weebly.com Seaford Machine Knitting Club Baptist Church, Belgrave Rd 2nd Fri of month: 2 - 4pm. Tel: Helen Doran on 01323 872218 or email: hdoran@talktalk.net Seaford Photographic Society The Martello Room, Seaford Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane Fri: 7.30pm. September to June. www.SeafordPS.org.uk

CLUBS & ORGANISATIONS

Age Concern Seaford 6 Church Street Mon - Fri: 10am - 2pm. Office. Mon - Sat: 10am - 2pm. Shop. Jewellery Classes Seaford We offer the following services Mon: 6 -9pm, Wed: 10am - 2pm, for older people: information Fri: 10am - 2pm. tel 07952 and support, medical transport, 195341, email: info@leprevost. visiting and befriending, contact co.uk, www.leprevost.co.uk time, Sunday lunch club. Knit & Craft Volunteers required. Chyngton Methodist Church Tel: 01323 899434 www. Hall, Millberg Road, Seaford ageconcernseaford.btck.co.uk Thurs: 2pm - 4pm. All welcome, Air Cadets come and learn new skills 1218 Sqn. Air Training Corps making articles for charities. Tel: Transit Road, Newhaven Viola on 01323 890271 Mon & Thurs: 7 - 9.30pm. Aged 13 to 17 and interested Knit & Natter Seaford Little Theatre, Steyne Rd in aviation? Come along any evening. Tel: 01273 513218 Weds: 10am - 12 noon. Knit, natter and crochet. All made Bipolar UK Support Group welcome. Tel: Eileen on 01323 St James’ Trust, 11 Blatchington 491638 or Lyn 01323 893412 Road 2nd Weds of month: 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

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Book Group Seaford Monthly: 7pm. Diverse interests and diverse people welcome. For details, tel: Caryl 07709 771009 Civil Service Pensioners Alliance Seaford Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane 1st Tues of month: 10am. Friendly chat inc. group business and info on pensions/benefits/ socials & days out. Refreshments. Clinton Centre Café Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Tues: 10am - 11.30am. Coffee/ tea and biscuit or toast and butter, £1. Tel: 01323 873262

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Emotional Wellbeing Courses Countywide Weekdays: times and days vary; email for info. FREE. Coffee Pot Chyngton Methodist Church Hall Email: healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk Thurs: 10 - 11.30am. Assorted www.sussexcommunity.org.uk items on sale. Disabled access. Foodies Friendly atmosphere. Denton Island Community Tel: 01323 891534 Centre, Newhaven Confidence Building Weds: 3.45pm-5.15pm (termSussex Downs College, Denton time only). We welcome families Island, Newhaven and children of all ages. Join in Weds: 10am - 3pm. Booking with cookery, arts and crafts mandatory. Tel 01273 516032, activities and share your ideas. email: healthylifestyles@ Tel: Lucy or Carly 01273 517250 sussexcommunity.org.uk www.sussexcommunity.org.uk Cooking Courses Newhaven, French Conversation by the Peacehaven & Hailsham Fireside Alfriston Weds: times and days Mon: 7pm - 8pm. vary; email for info. FREE. Thurs: 1pm - 2pm. Drop-in Email: healthylifestyles@ session for all levels. £6 per hour. sussexcommunity.org.uk For information and bookings www.sussexcommunity.org.uk tel: 01323 871492 or email Cuckmere Valley Transition babette@cosmofil.com Group George Inn, Alfriston French One-to-One 1st Thurs of month: 7pm Conversation and Tutoring Energy Group meeting. Tel: For adult beginners and 01323 870409 email: cuckmere improvers and GCSE level transition@gmail.com www. students, with former legal cuckmerevalleytransition.org.uk translator. £25 per hour. For Diabetes Support Group details tel: Sarah 07446 884435 St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Email: sarah.rigler@clara.co.uk 2nd Thurs of month: A new Growing Old Disgracefully group for people living with Group Various venues diabetes. Tel: Pia Prince 01273 2nd Fri of month: 2 - 4pm. 512024, or 01273 516032 Monthly activities and talks for Email: healthylifestyles@ women. For more details tel: sussexcommunity.org.uk 01323 490154 www.sussexcommunity.org.uk Happiness Workshop Intensive Downs 60+ Club Sussex Downs College, Denton Sutton Corner, Seaford (Old Island, Newhaven Flint Building, grounds of Thurs: 10am - 3.30pm. Booking Downs Leisure Centre) mandatory. Tel 01273 516032, 10am-12 noon and 2-4pm. email: healthylifestyles@ Mon am: Art, snooker. pm: sussexcommunity.org.uk Snooker, table tennis, Phase 10. Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club Tues am: Snooker, art, keep fit St James’ Trust, Blatchington (10.30-11.30) pm: Rummykub, Road, Seaford table tennis, social. Weds am: First Friday of the month, Art, snooker, choir (10.3011.30), lunch club 12.30pm pm: 2.15pm - 4pm. Guest speakers Snooker, craft & chat. Thurs am: and other activities, tea and biscuits, raffle (local transport Art, Scrabble, snooker, exercise & line dancing pm: Art, snooker. may be available at a small cost) Contact: Pauline Tel: 01323 Fri am: Art, snooker pm: Table tennis Sat am: Table tennis, 895216 snooker. Monthly discussion The Havens Day Clubs for group and occasional minibus Over 65s trips. Visit twice to see if Kempton House, Peacehaven you like us, then pay £50 for Tues: 10am-3pm, or half day. the year; no more to pay for Newhaven Age Concern Club unlimited visits (excl. lunch). Weds: 10am-3pm, or half days Come along on Tues 10am -12 Care, support, friendship and noon or tel: 01323 896422 respite care. Run by Age UK East Sussex. Tel Nicola on 07850 987131, Lewes office 01273 476704 www.ageukeastsussex.org.uk

HIVE Youth Club Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Fri: 7.15 - 8.45pm. (School year 7 – sixth form). Games, activities, workshops, pool, table football, table tennis, Xbox, Playstation, instruments, social events, trips out, advice, encouragement & guidance. Annual membership £5 (excl. social events and trips). Term time only. Tel: 01323 896009 www.seafordbaptistchurch.org.uk Kids Aloud Kingswell, 115-117 Vale Road (Community Church Hall) Fri: 3.45pm - 5.30pm. Free afterschool activities for children aged 4-12. All welcome for games, art and stories. Tel: Tina 01323 492833. www.kings-well. org.uk/kids_aloud.htm

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 Mitchell House Monday Tea Club 43 Lexden Drive Mon: 3 - 4.30pm. Tea, chat and a game or two. 50p and extra charge to play games (for prize funding). Tel: 01323 891804 Newhaven & Seaford Sea Cadets The Old Church, Chapel Street, Newhaven Mon & Fri: 7pm - 9pm (seniors) Fri: 7pm - 9pm (juniors)

Newhaven, Peacehaven & Seaford Lions Club White Lion Hotel, Claremont Rd Know Dementia Memory Moments Café Meridian Centre, 4th Thurs of month: 8pm meeting. www.npslions.co.uk Meridian Way, Peacehaven Fri: 9.30am - 12.30pm. Informal Probus Club of Seaford café for people with dementia Seaford Golf Club, Firle Rd and their family supporter/carer. 2nd Tues of month: 12pm Includes tea, coffee and cake, for 12.30pm lunch. Monthly and a little fun and laughter with meeting with 3-course meal and games, talk, music, dance etc. speaker. Tel: 01323 890418 or Tel: 01273 494300 897546 Email: info@knowdementia.co.uk The Rotary Club of Seaford Lipreading Classes Seaford Golf Club, Firle Rd Seaford Baptist Church, Weds: 12.45 for 1pm. Weekly Belgrave Road meeting. Tues: 10am. Newcomers Royal Antidiluvian Order of welcome, first two sessions Buffaloes The Royal British free. £21 per six sessions, incl. membership of Hard of Hearing Legion, Claremont Road Sun: 3pm. Weekly meetings Club. Text: 07519 386035, tel: Tel: 01323 325121 01273 585339 l.dmurray@yahoo.co.uk L: IVE Youth Club The Royal Society of St George Seaford Baptist Church, Monthly events. England’s Belgrave Road leading patriotic society. Contact Fri: 6 - 7pm. (School year Chairman 01323 899985 or 3 - 6). Games and activities inc. email: 514928@talktalk.net. pool, table football, table tennis, games consoles, craft zones, SCDA Free Healthy Spring and a tuck shop. Admission Cooking on a Budget £1 inc 50p worth of tuck. Prospects House, Hailsham First week free. Term time Thurs: 12 noon - 2pm. Runs only. Tel: 01323 896009 www. 9th, 16th & 23rd March. All seafordbaptistchurch.org.uk welcome. Tel: 01273 516102 Email: healthylifestyles@ Mercread Youth Centre sussexcommunity.org.uk Mercread Road, Seaford Mon: 6pm - 7pm. Seaford Youth www.sussexcommunity.org.uk Forum. Tues: 3.30pm - 5.30pm. Seaford Afternoon Flower Club Juniors Youth Club (Year 8 & Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave 9), £1. Weds: 3.30 - 6pm. After Road School Club (Year 6 & 7), £1. 3rd Thurs of month:1.30pm for Thurs: 3.30pm - 5.30pm. a 2pm start. Talks, demos, outings, etc. Past and new members Mercread Youth Centre welcome. Membership £27 Mercread Road, Seaford per year. Visitors £5 inc. T.O.A.S.T. Girls Only Group, £1. 6.30pm - 8.30pm. Seniors Youth refreshments per meeting. Tel: Georgie Wall 01323 490979 or Club (Year 9+), £1. For more Sue Ward 01323 894848 details contact Roger Daw on continued... 01323 892531 125

Seaford Bonfire Society White Lion Hotel, Claremont Rd First Thurs of month: 7pm. Membership and open committee meeting. www.seafordbonfire.co.uk Seaford Bridge Club Downs Leisure Centre Tues:1.30 - 5pm. Duplicate bridge in a friendly atmosphere for intermediates and above. Fri: 6.30 - 10pm. Duplicate bridge for intermediate and above. For further information please refer to our website www.bridgewebs.com/seaford Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane Mon: Cribbage & Line Dancing. Tues: 9.30am Slimming World. 3rd Weds: Klondyke Whist. Thurs: Tea Dance/Dance Classes. Fri & Sun: 8.15pm Bingo. Tel: 01323 890087 Seaford Evening Flower Club St Luke’s Church, Walmer Rd 1st Thurs of month: 7 for 7.30pm demo. Affil. to NAFAS. New members welcome. Visitors £4.50 inc. refreshments. Tel Marian on 01273 515544

Seaford Social Club for Blind & Partially Sighted People St Peter’s Hall, Belgrave Road 1st Thurs of month: 2-4pm. Entertainment and tea. Tel: ESAB 01323 832252 Seafordspirit: Seaford Independent Spiritualist Church 3 Warwick Road Tues: 7.30pm - 8.30pm Healing Thurs: 7.30pm Divine Service Friday: 10.30pm - 12 noon Healing Alternate Saturdays: Clairvoyant Evenings 7.30pm Demos/workshops see website. All welcome. Tel 01323 737407 Email: enquiries@seafordspirit. co.uk www.seafordspirit.co.uk Seaford Stamp & Postcard Club Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane 2nd Weds of month: 7.15pm. Monthly speaker. All stamp and postcard collectors welcome. Tel: 01323 492433 www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/sspc Seaford Stroke & Caring Club St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Mon: 2 - 4pm. Slides, music, quizzes, bingo, tea and homemade cakes. Some transport available. Tel: Joyce Woodgate: 01323 894547

Seaford Head Probus Club Seaford Golf Club, Blatchington Seahaven (Afternoon) Trefoil 1st Tues of month: Monthly Guild Afternoon Meeting lunch for members and guests. St Leonard’s Church Hall, Tel: 01323 896373 Church Lane, off Church Street Seaford Lecture & Literary Club 1st Tues of month: 2.30 St Leonard’s Church Hall, 4.30pm. Tel: 01323 897959 Church Lane, off Church Street Seahaven (Evening) Trefoil Tues: 7.30 - 8.30pm. Illustrated lectures by well-known speakers Guild Evening Meeting Downs Leisure Centre Over 60s Club on a wide range of subjects. 3rd Thurs of month: 7.30pm. From Oct to March. Tel: 01323 Tel: 01323 893250 899932 or 893270 Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club Seaford Martello Rotary Club St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road 1st Friday of month: 2.15 - 4pm. Mon: 7.15pm for 7.45pm. Guest speakers and other Tel: 01323 891009 or seafordmartellorotary@gmail.com activities, tea and biscuits, raffle. Local transport may be available Seaford Museum & Heritage at a small cost. Contact Pauline Society Martello Tower, Seaford 01323 895216 Summer opening Sunday & bank hols: 11am-4pm. Southdown Bridge Club 60+ Club, Downs Leisure Ctr Weds & Sat: 2pm-4pm. Weds: 6.30 - 9.45pm. Friendly Winter opening Sunday & bank hols: 11am-4pm. duplicate bridge for any age. Tel: 01323 892171/896236 Tel: 01323 898222 www.seafordmuseum.co.uk Spanish Conversation & Coffee Morning Micklefield Way, Seaford Quakers Seaford Little Theatre, Steyne Rd Seaford Thurs: 10am - 11.30am. Sun: 10.30 - 11.30am. Meeting Qualified and experienced for worship followed by teacher. £15. For more details refreshments. All welcome. Tel Tel: 07504 881848 Joyce Bowley on 01323 89241 Email: pastorcita24@gmail.com

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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

Local Market & Café Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Tues: 10.30am - 2.30pm. Local community market and café, serving light lunches. Stalls available. For more info tel Wendy on 07883 611677 www.sussexmarkets@live.co.uk

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

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

Sussex Army Cadet Force No. 2 Platoon (Seaford) Mercread Youth Centre, Mercread Road Mon & Weds: 7.30 - 9.30pm. For ages 12 (school year 8) to 18 yrs. For further information email kevin.falconer@serfca.org or tel: 01273 552222 Sussex Wildlife Trust Various locations in and around Seaford 1st Thurs of month:10am 3pm, Sept to May. For details tel: 07824 151935. Email: sarahquantrill@sussexwt.org.uk www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk Whist Drive St Thomas More Roman Catholic Church Hall, Sutton Rd 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 years with their dads, granddads and male carers. Tel: 01323 896009

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East Dean Farmers’ Market East Dean Village Hall,Village Green Lane off Gilberts Drive Weds: 10am - 12.30pm. 01323 423481 Family Learning Activities Newhaven & Peacehaven Mon, Weds, Thurs: times and days vary; email for info. Free. Email: familylearning@ sussexcommunity.org.uk www.sussexcommunity.org.uk Help with Employment & Training Opportunities Sussex Times and days vary; email for info. Free courses. Email: healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk www.sussexcommunity.org.uk

Monday Coffee Mornings Seaford Little Theatre 4 Steyne Road Mon: 10am - 11.30am. Everyone welcome to come and enjoy a coffee/tea with biscuits. Newhaven Country Market Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven, BN9 9LH Thursdays: 9.45am - 1pm (2pm Easter and Christmas markets). Homemade produce, free-range eggs, fresh fish, plants, crafts, café. Free parking, access for the disabled. Tel: 07540 199616 Newhaven Street Markets Newhaven High Street Thurs & Sat: 9am - 2pm. Fresh produce, bread & pastries, fish & seafood, street food, clothes, arts & crafts, household goods, fishing tackle, handmade jewellery etc. For market stall hire tel 01273 517544 or email: newhavenmarket@outlook.com Quit51 Stop Smoking Service Seaford Medical Practice, Dane Rd Tues: 9am-6pm Fri: 9am-1pm. One-to-one clinics. Tues: 5pm6.30pm. Quit club in a friendly group environment. Tel: 0800 6226968 Seaford Community Garden Crouch Gardens next to the Peace Garden Weds: 9.30am - 12.30pm. Garden open, plants and produce for sale. All welcome. www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/scg Seaford Old Town Hall Community Tea Room Church Street, Seaford Mon - Fri: 10am - 1pm. Sat: 10am - 12 noon. Come and enjoy the comfort of a rest, hot drink, friendly chat.

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

Ladies’ clubs

Blatchington Hill Townswomen’s Guild The Chapel Room, St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Road, Seaford 2nd Tues of month: 7.30pm. New members always welcome. Tel: 01323 899845 or email blatchingtonhilltg@gmail.com Inner Wheel Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road 2nd Tues of month: 7.30pm. Members only.

from musicals.Tenors & basses needed.Tel: 490886 Chyngton Youth Academy of Arts and Drama St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Thurs: 4pm. Ages 5-12 Fri: 5.30pm. Ages 12-18. For drama classes contact Ellen on 07791 081935 Concentus Choir United Reformed Church, Upperton Road, Eastbourne Mon: 7.30pm - 9.45pm. No need to read music to join this friendly choir, which regularly sings in Seaford. Tel: Evelyn 01323 643358 www.concentus-sings.com

The Downs Singers Downs 60+ Club, Sutton Crn. Seaford Martello WI Weds: 10.30am - 11.30am. St Leonard’s Church Hall, Friendly. No need to read music. Church Lane, off Church Street Tel: 01323 896422 on Tues 2nd Thurs of month: 7.30pm. 10am -12 noon, or come on Tel: 01273 583484, email: the day. coraandken@sky.com Haven Harmonies Seaford NWR (National Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, Women’s Register) Members’ Newhaven BN9 9LH homes and out and about Mon: 7 - 9pm. Contemporary Various days: For women who repertoire accompanied on are interested in everything guitar. No need to read music. and talk about anything. More £6 per session. Contact Marian details visit www.nwr.org.uk Stanley for more information or contact us directly by email: on 01273 611068 or email: nwrseaford@gmail.com marianstanley43@gmail.com Seaford Sweethearts WI Michael Piraner Recorder Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd Workshops 4th Tues of month: 8pm. New Cross Way Church, Steyne Road members welcome. www. 2nd Sat every month: 2pm seafordsweetheartswi.com 4.30pm. Tel: Val Underhill 01323 895230, email: val.underhill@ Seaford Women’s Institute googlemail.com Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd 2nd Weds of month: 2pm. Play Readings at the Mon: 2pm-4pm (fortnightly. Seaford Little Theatre Play reading. 1st & 3rd Weds: 4 Steyne Road 1.30pm-4pm. Art, Craft & Chat. 1st Tues every month: 7.30pm. Every other month: Book Everyone welcome to join in reading. Waiting list for new or just listen, play readings are members. held in the coffee lounge. Tel: www.esfwi.org.uk/wis/seaford Mary 01323 351882 or email gmaryyoung@gmail.com

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The Archway Blatchington Rd Tel 01323 897590 www.thearchwaygroup.com Gospelish Choir Mon: 8pm - 9.30pm. Gospel & soul-inspired music. £7 a session. Contemporary Choir Chyngton School, Millberg Rd Weds: 12.30pm - 2pm at Archway, 8pm - 9.30pm Everything from Ellington to Supertramp. £7 per session. Bishopstone Chorale 10a Hurdis Rd, Bishopstone Sat: 10.30-12.30pm. Small friendly group sing madrigals to songs

Seaford Choral Society St Lukes Church, Walmer Rd Mon: 7.15 - 9.15pm. New singers always welcome, no experience necessary, no audition. Tel: 01323 891307, email: info@seaford-choralsociety.com www.seaford-choral-society.com Seaford Drum Group The Archway, 1 Blatchington Rd Tues: 7pm - 9pm. Group drumming. No experience necessary, everyone welcome. Tel: Jamie 07863 159742

Seaford Little Theatre Workshop & Social Evening Steyne Road Weds: 7.30 - 10pm (except during productions). Set building, props and backstage activities. Tel 01323 351882 Seaford Musical Theatre The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane Tues & Thurs: 7.30pm. Rehearsals - new members welcome. Tel: 01323 492240 Seaford Musical Theatre Juniors The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane Weds: 6 - 8pm. Performance based learning for young people. Enquiries: 07710 426321 or email: paulawoolven@hotmail.com Seaford Silver Band Seaford Head School, Steyne Rd 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 Sound Baths The Yurt, Florence House, Southdown Road 1st and 3rd Tues of the month: Bathe in these lovely soothing sounds. Tel 07515 961327 Southdown Society of Recorder Players St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd 4th Sat of the month: 2 - 5pm. Contact Maggie Jakeman, 01323 895552 or email: mjakeman@sky.com U3A Orchestra Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd Fri: 10am - 12 noon. Conductor Pat White. Tel: Phyllis Merrifield on 01323 893882 U3A Recorder Group St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Weds: 2 - 4pm. Tel: Val Underhill on 01323 895230 Email: val.underhill@googlemail. com

Baby & Pre-School

Ante- & Postnatal Excercise Class Downs Leisure Centre, Seaford Tues: 10.45 - 11.30am. Specialist exercise class for mums to be and new mums. Crèche on site or baby welcome in class. Tel: 07901 683577 or 01323 490011 or email c.s.cornish@hotmail.com

Artsmart Pre-school Messy Play Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Mon: 11am - 12pm. Drop in £4.50, siblings £3. Artsmart holiday workshops contact Ann on 07834 629133 or facebook Baby and Toddler Experience Seaford, Lewes and Newhaven Classes for babies & toddlers to develop, learn and have fun. Tel: 07834 231971 www.the babyandtoddlerexperience.co.uk Parent and Toddler Group St Peter’s Church Chapel Rms Tues: 9 - 11am. Open to all. Buggy Walk Group Gateway Café, Big Park, Piddinghoe Avenue, Peacehaven Weds: 10am. Free. National Trust Seaford Association (NTSA) Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd 3rd Wed of month: 2.30pm. Illustrated talks on diverse subjects from October 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 Piglets Toddler Group St Thomas More Church Wednesdays: 9.30 - 11.30am. Facebook: Piglets Seaford Who Let the Dads Out? Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 2nd Sat of month: 9.30am 11.30am. Parents and toddlers group for fathers, grandfathers or male carers and their pre-school children. Tel: 01323 896009

sport & dance Alfriston Badminton Club Pleasant Rise, Alfriston Weds: 8 - 10pm. Small friendly group looking to expand its membership. All standards welcome. Tel: 01323 645210

Ballet, Tap and Modern Bond School of Dance, St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Road Weds, Fri & Sat: from 3 years. Free trial class. Tel: 01323 492795 or 07703 485348 www.nikki-b-danceschool.co.uk Ballet,Tap, Modern & Jazz Seahaven Dance, Seaford and Newhaven Mon - Sat Contact Mechele on 07738 831616, email: info@seahavendance.co.uk www.seahavendance.co.uk

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Body Vibes Windover Fitness, nr Alfriston Tues: 10am. Thurs: 6.30pm and 7.30pm. Tel: 01323 871554/07930 738034 Body Works Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Fri: 2pm: All age circuits, 2.45 - 4pm: Older adult stretch & tone. £5 pp. Tel: 01323 871554/07930 738034 Boxercise® Wave Leisure, Shakespeare Hall, Newhaven Mon: 7pm. Circuits and Bootcamp. Tues: 7.30pm. Cardio Padwork and Aerobox. All classes suitable for beginners. Tel: 01273 510784 or book online: www.waveleisure.co.uk Circuit Training Lewes Road Hut, Robinson Road, Newhaven Thurs: 9am - 10am. Booking mandatory. Tel 01273 516032, email: healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk Crouch Bowling Club Crouch Gardens, East Street April-Sept: Outdoor bowling. All age groups welcome. Free coaching by qualified coaches Tel Pat: 01323 654788 www. crouchbowlingclubseaford.co.uk

Football Mercread Youth Centre, Mercread Road Tues: Lunchtime. Indoor kickabout for Seaford Head Year 7 & 8 students only. Steyne Site sports hall. 5pm - 6pm. Free kickabout for Year 7+, Downs Leisure Centre. Fri: 9 - 10pm. Football Street League session with Brighton & Hove Albion in the Community. Downs Leisure Centre, £1. Tel: 01323 892531 Forces Fit The Salts Recreation Ground Mon & Weds: 7pm Sun: 10am Free tasters available. Book online at www.forcesfit.co.uk Health Walks Martello Tower/The Salts Café 10am - 11am. Health walks, Tuesdays First Tuesday of the month from Salts Café and third from Martello Tower. All ages and abilities welcome. Free. Run by The Conservation Volunteers. Tel: Jennifer on 07740 899559, email j.deering@tcv.org.uk

Kettlercise and CoreAbility Wave Leisure, Shakespeare Hall, Newhaven Mon: 6pm. Kettlercise. All over body toning and fat burning workout. Tues: 6.30pm. Core-focused kettlebell and Denton Indoor Bowls Club bodyweight workout. Denton Island, Newhaven All classes suitable for beginners. BN9 9BA Tel: 01273 510784 or book Mon - Sun: 9am - 7pm. New online: www.waveleisure.co.uk members welcome. Tel 01273 Line Dancing 514664 Daytime classes for mixed Expressive Creative Dance Class abilities. Tel Val on 01323 325993 Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road Line Dancing Mercread Youth Weds 7.15 - 8.30pm. 6 weeks Centre, Mercread Road £30, drop in £6. Tel Bettina on Tues: 5.30 - 6.30pm Beginners, 07712 345981 6.30 - 7.30pm Improvers, 7.30 -

sussexcommunity.org.uk www.sussexcommunity.org.uk 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 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

Pilates - Movement for Life Seaford Osteopathic Clinic, Paignton House,Warwick Road Mon, Weds, Thurs, Sat: daytime Thurs: evening. Classes for all ages and abilities daytimes and Thurs evening. Back care, Modified and Progressive Pilates. Tel: Karen 01323 873309, email: karenmoves@gmail.com www. movementforlife-pilates.co.uk

Mums’ Fitness Mercread Centre, Mercread Rd 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 in all classes. £25 for 5. New members first 3 classes £10. www.facebook.com/ MumsFitnessUK Tel Alex 07540 551054

Seaford Bowling Club Chichester Road, Seaford Outdoor bowling now closed until April. Short mat bowling and social activities continue through the winter. New members very welcome. Tel: 01323 892831 www.seafordbowlingclub.org

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 Outdoor Walks & Activities Various locations Informal, friendly group walks and gardening/outdoor activities in Seaford, Eastbourne and Brighton. FREE. Tel: 01273 516032 for current list. www.sussexcommunity.org.uk

Seaford & District Folk Dance Group Sutton Hall, Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road Mon: 7.45pm. New members welcome, first visit free. Tel: Judy 01323 890759 or Pam 01273 585551

Seaford Cricket Club Salts Recreation Ground, Park Road Junior outdoor training Fri: 6pm-7pm. Under 10s to under 13s. 7pm-8pm. Under 14s to under 16s. Email: seanwootten@rocketmail.com Senior outdoor training Tues & Thurs: 6.30pm-8pm. Email: smithjps@hotmail.com New players and beginners welcome. Seaford Kurlers Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road, Seaford Tues: 2 - 4pm. All welcome. Tel: June Wood on 01323 895376 Seaford Netball Club Seaford Head Sports Hall Mon: 5pm-5.30pm. Starlets, age 7-9, £2.50. 5.30pm-6.30pm. Shadows, age 10-12, £3. 6.30pm-7.30pm. Shadows, age 13-15, £3. 7.30pm-9pm. Seniors, £5. New members welcome. Tel Clare Flack: 07724 956649.

Fitness Courses Newhaven & Hailsham Tues: times and days vary; email for info. FREE. Email: healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk www.sussexcommunity.org.uk

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 Studio In Line Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane Mon 7.30 -10pm. All levels Downs Leisure Centre Thurs 9.30 - 10.30am. Absolute beginners, 10.30am - 12pm. All levels. Tel: 07931 930770

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

Low Cost Beginners Exercise Class Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven Weds: 10am - 11am. 6-week course will run again later in the year. Tel: 01273 516102 Email: healthylifestyles@

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Extend Activities to music, suitable for older people. have fun while you improve your balance and mobility, with seated options. For classes and times in the area tel Sandria on 01273 514152

Pilates - Alfriston Pilates Lower Ground Floor Studio, 1-3 Dane Road Daily and evenings (except Sunday). Pilates £10, PiYo £8, Flowin’ £7. Tel: 07903 681962. Email: alfristonpilates@btinternet.com www.alfristonpilates.com Pilates The Archway Arts Centre, Blatchington Road Tues & Thurs evenings Weds, Thurs & Fri mornings Tel Tricia 07941 922129 www.pilatesofseaford.co.uk

Seaford Rambling Club Various locations A varied programme of walks for active people. For details tel 01323 894370 or www.seafordrambling-club.freeola.org

Seaford Rugby Football Club Salts Recreation Ground, Marine Parade Tues & Thurs: 7 - 9pm. Recruiting new players for two teams in the Sussex leagues. Come along or contact Paul Burns on 07732 202208 Seaford Rugby Football Club Junior Training Salts Recreation Ground, Marine Parade Sun: 10.30am -12pm. Ages ranging from 6 to 16, a friendly but ambitious squad. Come along or tel 07818 438378

Weekly Walk Outside Chapel Street and Quayside GP surgeries, Newhaven Thurs: 10.30am - 11am. Tel: 01273 516032 Email: healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk www.sussexcommunity.org.uk

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 Seaford Striders Running Club ailments 7pm. Classical therapeutic yoga. From Downs Leisure Centre, Thurs: 10am. Mixed abilities Sutton Road Mon & Weds (main night): 7pm. New yoga studio with all equipment provided. 5-week All ages and abilities welcome. courses for small groups with www.seafordstriders.org.uk highly qualified teacher. Seaford Traditional Folk Dance Tel: 01273 512306 Group St Peter’s Church Hall, Yoga – Chair Based Yoga Belgrave Road Wed: 10.15am-12.15pm. Visitors, Seaford Osteopathic Clinic, new members welcome. £4 pw. Paignton House, Warwick Road Tues: 1.30pm - 2.30pm. Tel: 01323 897315 Block of 6 classes £48. Drop in Sk8school Inline Skating £10, space permitting. Maximum Hard Football Pitch near the class size 7. For those who find Salts play area, Marine Parade floor work less suitable. Gentle Weds: 10am - 11am & 4.30 class for posture, increased 5.30pm. Beginners class Learn a flexibility and relaxation. new skill and get fit for summer. Tel: Christine 07764 188615 £8 adults, £5 children. Advance Email: savvachristine@gmail.com booking essential. Protective gear must be worn and can be Yoga Classes for the Less Able hired in advance. Skate hire £5. St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Rd Call 07988 151632 Thurs: 11am - 12pm. Seaford email: info@simonewells.com Group of Eastbourne & South www.sk8school.co.uk Wealden Multiple Sclerosis Society. Exercises on floor and Swimming Lessons Newlands School, Eastbourne Rd chair with trained yoga teacher. £5 per lesson. Tel. 01323 Sat: Beginners: 9.15 - 9.45am, 500932 Improvers: 9.45 - 10.30am, Improver 2/advanced: 10.30 Yoga – Free Yoga Course -11.15am. 6-week courses, £30. The House Project, 168 South Tel: 07989 455020 Coast Road, Peacehaven Fri: 1.30pm - 3pm. Course will Tai Chi for Beginners run again later in the year. Meridian Centre, Peacehaven Thurs: 10am - 11.30am. Approx. Tel: 01273 516102 Email: healthylifestyles@ £3-£4.50/session. sussexcommunity.org.uk Email: healthylifestyles@ www.sussexcommunity.org.uk sussexcommunity.org.uk www.sussexcommunity.org.uk Yoga – In Balance Hatha Yoga Tea Dancing The Archway, Blatchington Rd Seaford Constitutional Club Mon: 6pm-7.15pm. Crouch Lane The Yurt, Florence House, Thurs: 2 - 4.30pm tea dance Southdown Road with Peter Harvey. Tel: 01323 Tues & Fri: 10am-11.30am. 890087 WI Hall, Claremont Road Weds: 7pm-8.15pm. Wave Leisure Health Walks Small group hatha yoga From Downs Leisure Centre, sessions for all abilities.1-2-1 Sutton Road yoga sessions can be arranged. Thurs: 10am. Tel: 01323 490011 Relaxing body massage and therapeutic sports massage also available. Tel: Sophie 07444

549859, email: inbalancesussex@ gmail.com www.in-balance. org.uk Yoga – Purrfect Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Thurs: 6.20pm The Yurt at Florence House, Southdown Road Tues: 7am Weds: 11.45am and 1pm Thurs: 8.15am St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd, Seaford Mon: 8.30am beginners yoga, 9.30am. Tues: 6.30pm pregnancy and new mum yoga. 7.30pm (with Beautiful Yoga). All abilities welcome. Ante- and postnatally trained. Tel: Catherine 07901 683577. www.facebook. com/purrfectyoga or email c.s.cornish@hotmail.com Yoga – Satyam Yoga Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road Thurs: 10am -11.30am. All levels of ability, beginners welcome. £40 for 5 class pass, valid for 8 weeks or £10 per class drop-in. Tel: 07774 862499. www.satyamyoga.co.uk

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. Less energetic but lots of fun. Followed by tea/coffee. Peacehaven RC Church Hall, Horsham Ave Weds: 11am-12 noon Zumba Toning: Meeching Hall, Newhaven Weds: 7pm-8pm Sculpting the arms and core. Tel: 07786 425758 www.louisecavefitness.co.uk

Weight loss & Beauty Overeaters Anonymous A self-help group for people who wish to change their behaviour around food and eating. www.oagb.org.uk

Slimming World Seaford Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane Yoga – Seahaven Yoga Tues: 9.30am. Tina, tel: 07711 The Archway, 1 Blatchington Rd 944254 Weds: 6.30pm, Sat: 9.30am Tues: 5.30pm & 7.30pm. Summerhayes Centre, Marshall Tina, tel: 07711 944254 Lane, Newhaven Chyngton Methodist Church, Tues & Thurs: 6.15pm. Millberg Road The Anahata Health Clinic Thurs: 5.30pm & 7.30pm. 119/120 Edward St, Brighton Emma, tel: 07790 214806 Weds: 10.45 - 11.45am. Clinton Centre, Clinton Place The Yurt, Florence House, Weds: 7.30pm. Tina, tel: 07711 Southdown Road, Seaford 944254 Thurs: 12.30pm & 2.30pm Weight Loss Challenge (booking essential). & Wellness Club Gentle traditional yoga suitable for all. Tel 07983 622840/01323 WellnessWorks, Seaford Fri: 11am. £35 for 12 weeks. 892638 seahavenyoga@ Free private consultation by btinternet.com appointment. Tel 01323 897671 www.seahavenyoga.co.uk Yoga – Smile Yoga Seaford, Newhaven & Peacehaven See website for schedule. www.smileyoga.co.uk email: diana@smileyoga.co.uk Yoga with Therese The Yurt, Florence House, Southdown Road Mon: 9.30am - 11am Thurs: 6pm - 7.30pm & 7.30pm - 9pm Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road 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

Herbalife Healthy Breakfast & Sampling Free. Tel 01323 897671 Skin Care Workshop & Facial Free. Tel 01323 897671 Weight Watchers 60+ Club, Downs Leisure Ctr Sutton Road Mon: 9.45am. Join us and relax with a cup of coffee or tea. Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven Tues: 6.15pm. Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Weds: 5.45pm. Come along and learn about Smart Points. Contact Sally on 07758 653851, email: sallyevans@weightwatchers.co.uk

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OVERLOOKING GOLF COURSE £299,950 Rarely available two bedroom ground floor apartment with stunning golf course views. The apartment is well presented throughout and benefits from a wealth of charm and character throughout. Outside there is covered veranda, communal gardens and a garage.

BETWEEN BEACH & TOWN £320,000 Contemporary end terrace house set in an enviable location between Seaford town centre and the beach. Views over adjoining playing fields to Seaford Head. Traditional brick construction. 2 bedrooms, en-suite, low maintenance and energy efficient.

HOUSE WITH ANNEXE £550,000 An individual detached character four bedroom house with one bedroom self contained ground floor annexe and indoor swimming pool garden complex. master en-suite. 80ft established rear garden; Double with drive. Conveniently situated in the South East corner of Seaford.

ADJOINING THE SOUTH DOWNS £550,000 Spacious four bedroom detached bungalow set in a small select close adjoining the South Downs National Park. Through living room, separate dining room, kitchen, utility room, master en-suite, family shower room, cloakroom, double garage, private gardens, no on going chain.

SEAFRONT APARTMENT £335,000 A rare opportunity to buy this two bed ground floor seafront apartment with principle views towards Seaford Head over the Martello fields. Accomodation includes: kitchen, living/dining room with French doors onto a large sun terrace, ensuite shower/WC, bathroom/ WC and large sun terrace. Benefits include garage, secure phone entry

SOUGHT AFTER FIRLE ROAD £749,000 Delightful character house set in large private gardens in sought after Firle Road, a few minutes’ walk of Blatchington golf course and countryside walks. 4 bedrooms, master en-suite, family shower room, three reception rooms plus conservatory, kitchen and sun/utility room.