Seaford Scene March 2020

SEAFORD Scene March 2020 Issue 155

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

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Welcome...

to the March issue of Seaford Scene. With spring just around the corner March is the month for celebrations, starting with St David’s Day on the 1st, St Patrick’s Day on the 17th and Mothering Sunday is on the 22nd. Daylight saving also starts on Sunday 29th, so don’t forget to put your clocks forward. In this issue we include a feature on The Downs and the health benefits of maintaining green open spaces in Seaford, see page 43, plus articles on health and wellbeing from SDCA on page 50 and Newhaven Wellbeing Centre on page 40. How often do you look at St Leonard’s church clock? I do, every time I park in Church Street and don’t want to get caught by a traffic warden! Turn to page 60 for our article on this notable Seaford landmark. Sussex Arts Collective is back on board with exhibitions at the Crypt Gallery right through to December this year, plus regular articles in Seaford Scene, see page 33. The Last Minute Artists are also exhibiting at the Crypt, see page 39. We have news from both Chyngton Primary School on page 79 and Annecy Primary School on page 31, and if you’re interested in becoming a School Governor, turn to page 125 for more details. Oh, and why not enter our competition on page 20 to win tickets to the Garden Show at Firle Place? Good luck!

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A Hint of Spring Front cover: View of Cuckmere River near Seaford,

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4 Mad Fundraising March – Looking for Local

Organisations and Residents 6 Seaford Splash!

8 Refill Seaford and Newhaven 12 Seaford Photographic Society 16 A View From The Potting Shed 20 The Garden Show at Firle Place 22 Seaford Community Garden 27 Seaford Young Mayor’s Quiz Night Success!

31 Annecy Primary School Redevelopment 33 Sussex Arts Collective 34 Workshops for Ukuele with the Seaford

Sunshine Strummers 36 St Peter’s Church 38 Seaford Musical Theatre 39 Last Minute Artists – Still Life Challenge 40 Newhaven Wellbeing Centre 42 Seaford & Peacehaven Health Walkers 43 Miss Veronica Pitt’s Legacy 47 Seaford Kurlers 50 SDCA Health and Wellbeing Team 52 Serenity Cabin’s New Membership Scheme 56 Sussex Wildlife Trust 60 Seaford Town Clock & Weather Station 61 Bishopstone Spring Show for Horticultural

& Home Produce 62 Scam Awareness 66 Alfriston Clergy House 72 March, the Real New Year?

79 Celebrating Reading at Chyngton 84 Seaford Choral Society 88 Royal Society of St George 93 Beavers Back in Sussex 94 Seaford Music Society 95 Meeching Amateur Dramatics 96 The Youth Counselling Project 98 Seaford Museum & Heritage Society 100 Neighbourhood Watch Roundup 110 Martello Rotary 115 Newberry Tully 117 Havens Community Car Scheme 119 Lewes District Citizens Advice 120 Clifden House 122 Corelli Ensemble 124 Seaford Afternoon Flower Club 125 Could You be a School Governor?

127 Seaford Stamp & Post Card Club 128 Seaford U3A News 129 Inner Wheel Club 130 Seaford Rotary 134 Award Winning Training Centre in Seaford 135 What’s On in Seaford in March?

147 Index of Businesses

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looking for local organisations & Residents The Mayor of Seaford’s chosen charities this municipal year are the Down Syndrome Development Trust and The Youth Counselling Project – two very worthy local causes.

Cllr Nazish Adil, the Mayor of Seaford explains, ‘I have been busy fundraising for these charities and want to be able to boost the total that is raised by holding a Mad Fundraising March. I am looking for and encouraging local organisations and residents who are willing to do whatever they can to help in this endeavour!’

Suggestions for activities or events could be, but not limited to: • Having a Mayor’s Charity pot in your business for the month of March

• Sponsored event • Hosting a quiz • Doing a raffle • Collecting small change for the month • Hosting a coffee morning • Holding a table- top sale.

For a direct donation the bank details are Co- operative Bank, Seaford Town Council, Sort code 08-92-99, Account Number 65343430 – and please Ref Mayor’s Charities. These are only some ideas: be creative and please feel free to do whatever you are comfortable with.

During the month of March, the Mayor will also be available to come and promote your fundraising, and aims to attend a local business every day in March. This will be promoted on the Mayor’s Facebook page and in a press release at the end of March.

The Mayor concluded, ‘I really hope that you are able to support these charities. To register your event please contact: mayors.secretary@seafordtowncouncil.gov.uk Thank you in anticipation for your generous support!’

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Arts and cultural events in the Seaford area

Welcome to the latest update on what’s going on in our vibrant town, compiled by Andrea Hargreaves.

Spoken Word and Music

LitFest20 – Seaford’s annual celebration of words and music started on Thursday 27th February and goes on until Sunday 1st March. On Saturday at 11am local author Simon Parke is reading from his books and talking about the murder-mystery genre and at 2pm violinist Maeve Jenkinson and pianist Martin Neill are performing favourite classical works. At 4.30pm local writer Richard Wright is discussing his work in progress and reading from his books and at 7pm Nicholas Royle is talking about memoir writing with reference to his next book. Sunday begins at 11am with poems from Peter Martin and music from Joy and Derrick.

At 2pm Jill Bush leads a workshop on publishing family history and at 4pm authors Umi Sinha, Ruth Figgest and Wendy Atkinson are telling stories. The festival concludes at 7pm with an open mic poetry night with guest poet Susan Evans. Tickets and further information from www.thecryptgallery.com and www. seahavenpoets.co.uk.

Cinema

Seaford Community Cinema’s exciting season at the Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane, continues on Friday 6th March at 7.30pm with Mrs Lowry and Son (PG), starring Vanessa Redgrave and Timothy Spall. The painter lived with his mother until her death in 1939 but she was far from encouraging. On Sunday 8th March at 4pm the cinema is screening the second of it’s Winter Warmers, Breakfast at Tiffany’s (U), with the unforgettable Audrey Hepburn as extrovert socialite Holly Golightly, along with George Peppard and Patricia Neal. The Biggest Little Farm (PG), on Friday 13th March at 7.30pm, is a charmingly directed documentary describing a Californian approach to rewilding in which a young couple, John and Molly Chester, try to work in harmony with nature to create a bio-diverse farm that returns sustenance to the land – the environmental

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message being enhanced by the cute cast of animals. The third Winter Warmer is The Lion King (PG) on Sunday 22nd March at 4pm, starring Donald Glover, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, James Earl-Jones – reprising his Mufasa role – and Chiwetel Ejiofor. Simba grows from cub to lion and tries to regain his rightful throne. March closes with the Ken Loach-directed Sorry We Missed You (15) on Friday 27th at 7.30pm. It is a fierce indictment of the gig economy and sees a jobless dad played by Kris Hitchen having no option but to drive for an exploitative delivery firm. With his carer wife, played by Debbie Honeywood, facing similar pressures, their family life becomes toxic. This film had rave reviews at Cannes.

Music

Melvyn Tan and Maggie Cole play together, four hands at one piano, at Seaford Music Society’s concert at St Leonard’s Church, Church Street, Seaford on Sunday 8th March at 3pm. They are performing works by Mozart, Schubert and Debussy. Go to The View at Seaford Head Golf Club at 7pm on Wednesday 11th March to see guitarist Andy Williams jamming with Neal Richardson’s Splash Point Jazz Club band. On Sunday 29th March at 4pm the Corelli Ensemble are in concert at Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road with a programme including Telemann’s Concerto for Four Violins, Sammartini’s Recorder Concerto in F, Elgar’s Serenade for Strings and Ward’s Celtic Concerto.

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Last Minute Artists take over the Crypt Gallery on Saturday and Sunday 14th and 15th March with an exhibition called Still Life Challenge – 3D and Wall Art, see page 39 Meanwhile Phil Duncan’s The Sussex Art Collective is back in the gallery’s Cuckmere Room, at the front following their successful first year.

Putting on an arts event in the town? Contact me if you would like to be in this diary, at andylouhargreaves@icloud.com at least a week before the issue deadline.

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Refill Seaford and Newhaven This has been a very encouraging start to the year as I was able to attend the Seaford Young Mayor’s Quiz Night at the View and see residents raise over £700 towards getting more water fountains in Seaford. He will be having another one of these on 13th March, so do add it to your diary. Book your team by contacting mayors.secretary@seafordtowncouncil.gov.uk I gave a talk on Refill and the 50 Fountains Challenge to Seaford Afternoon Trefoil Guild. I was also able to answer all sorts of recycling and reusable questions from these very enquiring minds and they will now be taking their plastic milk bottle tops (only washed ones with a 2 or 4 in them please) to M&Co for Anne Taylor’s fundraising collection for the Eastbourne District General Hospital. They also made a generous donation to the Young Mayor’s Fountains Fund.

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We already have Refill schemes in Japan, Italy, Chile, Ecuador and Australia, and will be launching across Europe in 2020. Meanwhile our Rise of the Reusables pilot scheme in Bristol and Oxford is going well and we will keep you updated about the National rollout.

Using the free Refill app, you’ll soon be able to find out where to refill not just your water bottle, but also your coffee cup, lunch-box, groceries, and even your cleaning products and toiletries, so you’ll soon be able to use the Refill app to find everything you need to say goodbye to single-use plastic.

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

If you want a Chilly’s bottle, you can buy one of these yourself which keep your drink hot or cold from refill.org.uk/buy-a-bottle/ and Chilly’s make a £10 donation to the Refill campaign. Find us on Facebook Refill Seaford and Newhaven, as there is a group and a page to follow. Twitter @RefillSN, Instagram @ refillsn. General enquiries for talks and information to RefillSeafordandNewhaven@gmail.com.

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Seaford Photographic Society IThe first meeting of 2020 was an inter-club competition between SPS and Seven Sisters Camera Club, for the Marrutts Trophy. There was a good turnout and thanks to everybody from Seven Sisters who came over to Seaford for the evening. Zoe GarnhamArcher carried out the judging duties and the final result was very close, with Seaford’s 545 points being just sufficient to retain the trophy, against Seven Sisters’ 540.

January saw two set-subject competitions, on the themes of ‘Abstract’ and ‘Transport’, assessed by ex-SPS member Keith Gibson.

There were 24 entries for the Transport competition and Jack Taylor took 1st place with an image entitled ‘Waiting for the Train’. Steven Wares took second place with a striking monochrome of the escalator at Canary Wharf, and Chris Dawson’s dramatic image of one of Seaford’s shingle-shifting trucks was third. The Abstract competition is always a difficult one to judge and different people approach the subject in different ways.

One criticism was that some of the entries were not strictly in accordance with the subject – although they had interesting shapes or patterns they weren’t strictly abstract as you could easily see what they were. This criticism certainly didn’t apply to Brian Knight’s minimalist monochrome entries, which took both 1st and 2nd places. Third place went to Colin Mitchell.

Next up was the fourth round of the Print League competition. Entries in the league competitions don’t get awarded 1st, 2nd and 3rd places but instead are

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given scores out of 20. In the Advanced Group, prints by Colin Mitchell, Chris Dawson, and Jamie Sheldon all scored the maximum 20/20. Colin’s photo of a European Scops Owl is doing well for him, having already won the Black and White Print competition earlier in the season. In the Standard Group Eve Crowley’s ‘Black and White Butterfly’ and Simon Rigby’s ‘Buzzard Feeding’ both scored 20s. The judge for this competition was David Eastley LRPS. After his assessment and scoring of all the images he selected a few for an open discussion. This went down well with members and it gave us all an opportunity to say what we thought of some of the entries.

The final meeting of the month was PDI League Round 3, for Projected Digital Images. The judge for the evening was Uckfield-based professional photographer Judith Stewart GQPP (www. judithstewartphotography. co.uk). 20/20 scores in the Advanced Group were awarded to ‘Barn Owl at Tide Mills’ by Chris Dawson, ‘Submerged’ by Steven Wares, and ‘Lagangarbh Cottage Glencoe’ by Janice Hewitt. Congratulations to new member Martin Brewer, whose images of Brighton’s West Pier and Newhaven Lighthouse Sunset were the only two to score 20 in the Standard League.

Our regular club meetings are held every Friday between September and the end of May at Seaford Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane, Seaford, BN25 1PU. Doors open at 7pm for a 7.45pm start. We welcome new members so if you are thinking of joining just come along one evening to see what you think. There’s lots more to see on our website: www.seafordps.org.

Photos from top: Buzzard Feeding by Simon Rigby; Waiting for the Train by Jack Taylor; Penetration by Brian Knight; Newhaven Lighthouse Sunset by Martin Brewer; Barn Owl at Tide Mills by Chris Dawson.

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Spring wouldn’t be spring without the cheery sight of daffodils.

Heralding the longer days ahead, they put a spring in our step and raise the spirits after the gloomy days of winter. They are also very easy to grow and come back year after year.

They will grow in a degree of shade and can cope with wet soil, and you can naturalise them in grass. Not all are the classic yellow; you will find flowers that are pure white (Thalia), shaggy (Rip van Winkle), dainty (Tête-à-Tête), or scented (Cheerfulness). With so many to choose from, you are spoilt for choice. Even if you haven’t got a garden, a tiny pot on your windowsill or by your front door would brighten anyone’s day.

MEMBERS’ NOTICE BOARD The next Social Evening for members is on 26th March, 7pm at St Leonards Church Hall. The guest speakers will be Aideen and Denis Jones, who open their garden ‘Cupani’ for charity and the NGS, giving a talk on ‘Favourite Gardens in France and Spain’.

The evening’s competition will be ‘3 Daffodils in a Vase’. Bring along your own vase to display your flowers from 6.30pm onwards. Also, on Sunday 29th March there is a workshop at The Patchwork Cat in Newhaven at 2pm entitled ‘Spring Jobs’; a booking form is on page 38 of your 2020 Programme.

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Visitors have the opportunity to wander up to the beautiful St Peter’s Church and into Firle Place Herb Garden and arounds to the park where Spring lambs will be frisking about!

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Legend has it that when Prometheus stole fire from heaven, Zeus, the king of the gods, took vengeance by presenting Pandora to his brother Epimetheus.

Pandora opened a jar left in his care and the evils contained in it were then released into the world. Though she hastened to close the container, only one thing was left behind, hope.

To continue being fanciful, seeing the unseasonal wonders on display in our beautiful garden at the Crouch early in February did make us ponder on the causes of our balmy – barmy? – weather and what we have done to bring to blossom so early the ruby-petalled chaenomeles, a brave abutilon, a shy Anemone blanda and a purple osteospermum nestling against a clump of not quite open crocuses. Have we, with global irresponsibility, opened our own Pandora’s Box or is the flowering of plants five months early just a harmless quirk of nature?

Whatever the reason for these phenomena, other spring plants were eager to make their bright appearance too, with an abundance of snowdrops, hellebores and daffodils heralding warmer weather. Meanwhile, in the small ornamental pond, there was a large accumulation of frogspawn, or possibly newt spawn. Incidentally, our rain gauge has recorded the average rainfall for this winter as 18mm (3/4in) a week.

To admire our floral wonders at their best requires tidy beds, so our volunteers have been busy weeding, hoeing and generally tidying after the winter, and all over the garden could be heard earnest debates about what to thin, what to keep and what to get rid of. Up for a bit of renovation are the wheelchair-friendly raised bed timbers where age and moisture have taken their toll.

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Meanwhile Bill and James could be found at the vegetable beds in front of the classroom, temporarily taking up the irrigation system to allow for manure to be spread. We’re trialling some different vegetables this year in addition to new cultivars, so we’re eager to see how they perform and how popular they prove to be. We’ll also be planting some vegetables and salad crops amongst the flowers.

Bob was busy potting chamomile, so anyone who wants to try cultivating a lawn should see what’s on offer. ‘Plant them diagonally about six inches apart to allow them to spread out,’ he advised.

We are very sad to be closing this month’s piece by reporting the death in January of one of our long-serving volunteers, Ron Meadwell. Ron was always so supportive of the garden and was always so cheerful.

He was always happy to assist however he could and notably helped construct and paint the classroom. He also assisted in conserving the mosaic of hands which was on the side of the classroom – he laughed ruefully on being told that it was now having to be jigsawed together again after a gale blew it down. Our deepest sympathy goes to his widow, Stephanie, and to his family. We’ll miss you, Ron. The Garden Team Photos from top: Rhubarb crumble’s on the way; doesn’t this abutilon know it’s tender?; Chaenomeles makes a very early appearance; a clump of crocuses looks like a firework from above; why are crocuses and osteospermum flowering together?; snowdrops in February – that’s all right then.

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Seaford Young Mayor’s Quiz Night Success!

On Friday 17th January the Seaford Young Mayor James Jenkins, assisted by the Deputy Young Mayor Chanel Pritchard, hosted a General Knowledge Quiz at The View at Seaford Head. The team entry money, proceeds from the raffle and auction of a day trip to Bruges for two people kindly donated by Premier Travel, raised a fantastic £700!

All the proceeds are going towards funding for Water Refill Stations for Seaford to encourage and support the community in using refillable bottles, and reduce singleuse plastic.

Seaford Young Mayor James Jenkins said, ‘What an excellent evening it was! Thank you to everyone who contributed towards the fundraising at the quiz night.

Everyone was happy and the time went so fast! With the amazing turnout, raffle and auction, we were able

to raise £700 which is incredible. I hope that my second quiz night on 13th March will do just as well!’

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Thanks also to everyone who participated in making this such a fun and enjoyable evening.

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Annecy Primary School set for exciting redevelopment project

Annecy Primary School in Seaford will see the addition of a new Reception class and fully-canopied outdoor space in a £300,000 rebuilding programme.

Construction is under way at Annecy Catholic Primary School for a large-scale building project that is set to transform part of the top-ranked primary school in Seaford.

Thanks to £300,000 worth of construction, the Reception classroom, cloakroom and toilets will be rebuilt, with an accompanying outdoor area added to the school. This area will include external storage facilities plus a fully-canopied play space.

Mr Paul Gallagher, Headteacher, said: ‘These new facilities will provide a wonderful learning environment that will give children a fantastic start to their school life here at Annecy. Children are born ready, able and eager to learn. They actively reach out to interact with other people, and in the world around them. At Annecy, we

want our children to leave us more curious than when they joined us and this new space will allow them to develop their curiosity, and engender a love of learning both inside and outside the classroom.’

Planning permission was granted for the project in December 2019 and construction started at the beginning of the year. Work is due for completion by May 2020, ready for the current Reception cohort to enjoy.

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La s t Mi nu te A rti s ts Still Life Challenge 3D and Wall Art

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Sussex Arts Collective

COLLECTIONS 2020 ONE

The Cuckmere Room Crypt Gallery, Church Street, Seaford, Saturday 22nd February until Thursday 19th March 2020. Open 10am – 4pm Mon – Sat (closed Wednesdays), Sundays 12 noon – 3pm. FREE ENTRY to exhibition and medieval undercroft.

As the gloom of winter lifts and the buds of spring begin to shoot the welcome return of the Sussex Arts Collective to the Cuckmere Room at the Crypt Gallery will further cheer the heart.

Their ever popular small-scale events, which are a hybrid of craft fair and fine art exhibition, have proved to be a real hit, showcasing and selling artwork at affordable prices. The group will be back staging another eightmonth long COLLECTIONS 2020 exhibitions as well as two large-scale shows extending into the Flint Gallery for Artwave 2020 and in December.

Over the year you will be treated to a real visual feast of the highest quality hand-crafted art and craft works in wood, silver, oil and acrylic paint, ink, photography, glass, resin, stone and ceramics, all presented with flair in a way that only the Sussex Arts Collective knows how. On entering you will be warmly welcomed and put at ease in the relaxed and informal atmosphere of the gallery so you can take your time to soak up and enjoy the work.

Sussex has always attracted creative people who are looking for that spark of inspiration which they naturally find in bucket loads in our county. Amongst them is the Isfield printmaker Karen Potter, whose work will be on display in COLLECTIONS 2020 ONE and is the subject of this month’s spotlight.

COLLECTIONS 2020 ONE SPOTLIGHT Karen Potter

Karen works in a contemporary style using lithograph and linocuts. Born in Maidstone, she moved to London in the early 1970s, abandoning a place at Maidstone Art College for a brief career as a dancer and the lure

of London life. Moving to Brighton with her partner Brian, she raised a family and finally returned to studies to achieve her ambition to paint. Inspired

by German printmaker Kathe Kollwitz, she enrolled in a course at the University of Brighton in the early 1990s and became completely hooked on the ancient art of printmaking.

Lithograph works on the principal that oil and water do not mix.

The image is drawn on stone or a treated metal plate using a greasy crayon or ink. The image is fixed to the surface with chemicals; ink is rolled onto the stone/plate and will only stick to the greasy area. Finally it is transferred to the paper via the press.

Layers of colour are built up working from light to dark.

Karen’s images have a strong sense of place inspired by the light, sea and landscape of Sussex and Connemara on the west coast of Ireland, where she makes an annual pilgrimage every September. ‘My partner, Brian, is a musician and plays at a wonderful Arts Festival in Clifden, Co Galway, where I am lucky to show my work too.

We stayed for 3 months in 2018 overlooking Ballynakill Bay. I took my press and worked in situ. I love nothing more than being immersed in printing and responding to the wild surroundings, and capture it as soon as I can.

Currently I am fascinated by moonlight on the downs and the wonderful Wolf Moons.’

Karen is not only a member of the Sussex Art Collective but also The Printmakers Council, BIP Art in Brighton and The Printhouse Fiveways Group.

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Workshops for Ukulele With the Seaford Sunshine Strummers The Seaford Sunshine Strummers (Ukulele Group) formed 5 years ago, many as total beginners looking for a way to play music without any musical knowledge complications! The group offered a way to discover something new and challenging in retirement and act disgracefully as budding pop stars!

Since those early days the group has grown and has been able to repay the community by playing at various events in and around Seaford, raising money for local charities.

Playing the ukulele is just a small part of the experience. Members enjoy singing and meeting new people, and striking new found, friendships – all fundamental in the success ofmthe group.

On these travels around the Seaford District the inquiries to join us/learn to play the ukulele have significantly grown. This of course is not just a Seaford phenomenon, many towns up and down the country

and beyond have ukulele groups. Ukulele playing has grown. Is this down to George Harrison or Joe Brown?

Perhaps not totally.

The group is preparing to put together beginners workshops for those people who are keen to learn the ukulele, spread over six weeks.

The initial cost to you is only to purchase a ukulele and a donation to cover the hire of the venue. This will lead to the setting up of a new group within Seaford.

If you are already able to play and want to assist in creating this enjoyable experience of playing with like-minded people or if you’d like to take part, please email Trevor: trevorjones332@btinternet.com to log your initial interest.

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St Peter’s Church Messy part two A Messy Church is to be held later this month with the theme of telling the Easter story. It will be on Saturday 29th March, from 2pm-5pm at St Peter’s Church in Belgrave Road, Seaford.

Friday fare It’s Lent, and to mark the season St Peter’s Church is holding four Lent lunches on the Fridays during March.

They begin with an observance of the Stations of the Cross at 12 noon, followed by the lunch, soup and a roll, at about 12.30pm.

It follows the great success of a previous Messy Church held there just before Christmas. This time it is to encourage children to connect with the real meaning of Easter.

Starting on Friday 6th March, they are free, with donations to the Homelink charity. They are open to everyone.You are invited to come along and join with others for reflection, and a chat over lunch.

Children get the chance to enjoy themselves (under gentle supervision) and of course making a mess while helping to tell the story by creating a special garden which will include three crosses on a slight hill, representing the Crucifixion of course, and also the tomb of Jesus.

St Peter’s is at Belgrave Road, Seaford, and these Lent lunches will be on 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th March.

This will be at the Parish Rooms next to the church while parents and minders can sit back and watch. Then they will take their creation into the church itself and place it in front of the altar. A short service particularly tailored for the youngsters will be held for them and the accompanying adults.

Then it’s back to the Parish Rooms for something to eat, plus tea, coffee and squash.

The idea is to make this family fun for all. It’s all free and everyone is welcome, whether churchgoers or not, for adults as well as children, although it’s the children who will be having the most fun.

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Alight here The first lecture of the new season of East Blatchington Lectures will be on Tuesday 3rd March, and it will be given by the Rector of St Peter’s, who is also Chaplain to the Mayor of Seaford.

Intriguingly, the Rev Arwen Folkes will be talking about part of her life in Cornwall before she moved here a year ago, a time when she was living in a lighthouse. She is calling her talk Let There Be Light!

The lecture will be at St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Road, Seaford. It is open to all and tickets are £7, which includes tea and the cakes for which St Peter’s is justly famed. Tickets are available from Newberry Tully estate agents at 53 Church Street, Seaford.

The following month promises the return of one of the most popular speakers, the art historian Kay Blackburn, whose talks invariably sell-out, so you should get tickets early. This time, on Tuesday 7th April, she deals with perhaps the most famous artist of all, Leonardo da Vinci.

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Seaford Musical Theatre

Dick Whittington

There were several moments during Seaford Musical Theatre’s production of Dick Whittington that made me think I had strayed into The View for the adult humour of Comedy Night.

But no, there I was, tittering at The Barn during a pantomime billed as suitable for all ages. But was it? For Alan Frayn’s script had several entendres that were single rather than double, and I did wonder how the mums and dads would cope with junior’s ‘What did Dame Dolly Dumpling mean when she said …?’

As said dame, named after her DDD cup size, geddit? John Tester milked his lines richly, and I enjoyed his ad-libbing ‘Where was I’s?’ to the prompt whose voice was heard several times on the first night.

Tester and Donna Bull as the heavily Scottishaccented and vigorous captain’s mate, Scupper, held the show together, providing continuity in a tale that was thinly presented in what amounted to a series of sketches done revue-style with a running story.

However, the talented cast rose to the occasion with some very strong performances, particularly from Kate Long as a terrifyingly dominant Queen Rat. She was scarily supported by Ratlings Monique Loosemore, Emily Blake, Tegan Pinchess, Kika Green, Lisa Fairfield and Martin Holder, who also became Cats, Slaves and Londoners.

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If Tester provided smut for the grownups then Andrea Mallord as Idle Jack worked the stage for the kids, getting them all shouting for her to pull up her stripy socks.

And Sandra Dry delivered humour and sweetness into her Fairy Bowbells role, saying and singing her lines in Mockney tones straight out of EastEnders.

The thigh-slapping Tori Blackwell was everything you would expect for Dick Whittington and Steve Llewelyn made the best of his Alderman Fitzwarren part. Jo Salter’s lovely voice leant charm to Alice Fitzwarren and Simon Fox brought much amusement to his Captain Cuttlefish, especially in his duos with Bull. Stephanie Verrall was an engagingly feline Cat and Panos Christofi was huge fun as the Sultan of Morocco.

But it takes more than actors to make a successful panto, so a big hand please for directors Sarah Eaton, Kate Long and Donna Bull, musical director Ben Knowles and choreographer Stuart Hall; his complex arrangement of the If I Were Not Upon the Stage Something Else I’d Rather Be song brought the house down without the actors felling each other. And the costumes devised by Hilary Ryan, Kerry Kracke and Niki Davarias were dazzling. The set, constructed by Andy Harsant and decorated by Donna Bull, Simon Fox and Amanda Steinmann, was imaginative and worked well.

James Nolan produced some great sound effects and Zack Fenrir designed stunning lighting. Fenrir was joined

by Darrelle Gary as stage crew. Last but not least, there was some great music from the orchestra comprising Ben Knowles (keyboard), Tony Still (percussion), Max Gardner (guitar) and Andy Harsant (bass).

Most importantly, the children in the audience loved it and joined in enthusiastically, and that’s what panto’s all about.

Andrea Hargreaves Photos from top: Alice Fitzwarren (Jo Salter), Dick Whittington (Tori Blackwell); Queen Rat (Kate Long).

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Last Minute Artists

Still Life Challenge

A couple of months back Last Minute Artists issued a daring invitation to their fellows: break out of your personal comfort zone and do something different. And at a show at the Crypt Gallery in Church Street on Saturday and Sunday 14th and 15th March you’ll see the imaginative results.

Artists who might usually be more comfortable doing, say, landscapes, were challenged to come up with still life creations in any medium, both as wall art and threedimensional in order to broaden their own scope and vision as artists. This approach follows a lecture at the Crypt Gallery by committee member Nigel Goss who demonstrated the development through the centuries of box art via diptychs and triptychs.

Artists are, as you read this, putting the finishing touches to their own answers to the challenge, trying out new mediums like switching from acrylics to oil, and experimenting with clay to give wit and charm to a functional object, or assembling mad constructions to pleasure the eye. Look forward to seeing 3D and 2D work from artists including Julie Basham, Sue Casebourne, Geraldine Edmonds, Sarah Gregson, Nigel Goss, Sally-Mae Joseph, John Perry, Janet Roland, Robin Shell, Adrienne Shields and Lisa Taylor.

Who will be answering the challenge best? Well, Last Minute Artists will be challenging you, the visitors, to decide on your favourite work. The exhibition will be open from 10am until 4.30pm on Saturday 14th and from 11am until 4.30pm on Sunday 15th. Expect surprises!

Artwork from top: olding multifaith reliquary cum altar by Sue Casebourne, Hyancinth and Lemon by Geraldine Edmonds.

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Newhaven Wellbeing Centre

Nestled in the heart of Newhaven town, just behind the new police and fire station is the Newhaven Wellbeing Centre, Summerhayes, which is part of Southdown’s East Sussex Community Network.

Centre Co-ordinator Stephanie Foard said, ‘We support people who are experiencing mental health difficulties, which can cause low mood and isolation.

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Starting something new can be really daunting, especially when experiencing poor mental health. Newhaven Wellbeing Centre is somewhere to go where there are people who care and understand; there will always be a warm welcome.

Adam, a client from the centre said, ‘This place has saved my life, without the support here I don’t know where I’d be.’

If you would like any further information, a referral form or a timetable, you can contact the centre by email at newhavenwellbeingcentre@southdown.org or by phone on 01273 517641.

Newhaven Wellbeing Centre is one of seven wellbeing centres located across East Sussex. They provide a range of community-based mental health and wellbeing support to enable you to get well, stay well and prevent crisis. You can visit their website www. southdown.org for more information.

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HEALTH WALKERS RAISE £900 FOR NEWHAVEN LIFEBOAT Seaford and Peacehaven Health Walkers have raised £900, and recently presented a cheque to members of Newhaven Lifeboat.

On Monday 3rd February, a cheque for £900 was presented to members of Newhaven Lifeboat. This large donation will pay for one lifeboat crew member’s kit.

The money was raised by members of Seaford and Peacehaven Health Walkers, who participated in six charity health walks in 2019. More fundraising walks

will take place during 2020 – it’s a great way to keep fit, it’s very sociable and a brilliant way to see different parts of the town. The walks include long walks at a brisk pace and shorter walks for the less able, providing there are enough health walk leaders. Health walk leaders are also urgently needed and training is offered at Wave Leisure, Seaford. If you are interested in becoming a health walk leader, please go along to one of the weekly walks on Thursday mornings from 10am to 11am at the Salts Café, Marine Parade, Seaford on the first Thursday of the month or at the Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road on the second, third and forth Thursday of the month. The Health Walkers also meet on Mondays from 2pm to 3pm at the Peacehaven Meridian Sports Centre.

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Miss Veronica Pitt’s Legacy

An Enlightened Legacy

The future of the Downs with its spacious fields was secured and brought into being by the determination of Miss Veronica Pitt when, in 1964, The Downs School closed and the buildings and grounds passed into the ownership of Seaford Urban District Council. The community-spirited generosity of the school’s last headteacher led her to pledge the gardens on the east side of grounds and the swimming pool (which is no longer) to the community for public walks and pleasure grounds in a Deed of Gift to the people of Seaford. The gardens were intended to be a permanent memorial of to the 63 years of the life of the school.

The Downs School Visitor’s Book reveals distinguished luminaries visited the school between 1929–1942, including great composers, virtuosic musicians and an epic explorer. The book which sold for £1,000 at auction in 2015, contains the signatures of composers Sergei Rachmaninoff, Igor Stravinsky, world famous pianists Artur Schnabel and Myra Hess as well as Lt.Col. Victor Haddick who was part of the 1924 British Everest Expedition and whose notable and heroic entry included a verse ‘Lines to Mallory and Irvine’ both who perished on the ill-fated expedition. World famous pianist, Arthur Rubenstein wrote ‘Delighted with the symphonic players’ a truly remarkable testament to the accomplishment of The Downs School.

In his book, Seaford and Eastbourne in the Great War, local historian Kevin Gordon mentions the girls were politically aware and their active debating society encouraged them to discuss current affairs. The Downs School Prospectus stated ‘special attention is given to Health and Physical Training’ with tennis, lacrosse and netball amongst the activities on its extensive fields. The Downs School Press Notice 1964 recorded ‘it is difficult to remember a Summer Term without the pool… it gave hours of enjoyment both in and out of work time.’

Whilst ‘afternoons in the Memorial Gardens spent in quiet reading and study will be long remembered. The fragrance of flowering shrubs and the skilful blending of every shade of green with the brilliant splashes of colour of the rose-beds were an endless source of

pleasure.’ No doubt witnessing increasing development everywhere, Miss Pitt wished the endless pleasure of outdoor activity and the open spaces of the Downs to be shared and enjoyed by the people of Seaford.

In more distant times, this area was part of a Saxon settlement that later became farmland and common.

Historic maps of the Sutton Estate dating from 1624 to recent times show the presence of flint walls and farm outbuildings where the school library (now a residence) stands in Bydown and the school’s laboratory and games store is today home to the active 60+ Club – indicating that these structures could be up to 400 years old!

Traces of this historic past and rich cultural heritage seem surprisingly to have escaped historical listing, or notice within an area of local character worthy of conservation.

Today, the defining features of the Downs are its Edwardian facades and the open space of the playing field – a landmark feature on the route through Seaford.

More hidden and perhaps less known as a public space is the secluded walled Memorial Garden of Miss Pitt, with its lawns, mature trees and shrubs, and a pétanque terrain that is played on throughout the year by active senior members of the community. In fact, the Downs has been handed down to us as a vibrant multi-purpose recreational facility that serves the whole community from the very young to the young at heart.

With the assurances of Town, District and Government recognition of green spaces protected within Seaford’s Neighbourhood Plan and policy that supports the whole of the Downs site as a recreation facility, residents have placed their confidence in the Plan with a ‘yes’ vote in the local referendum. Thus, the future of the accessible, inclusive grounds at The Downs survives through the determination of residents inspired by the enlightened and generous contribution of Miss Pitt’s legacy for the quality of life and wellbeing of Seaford.

Karen Hall Photo: View of the Downs, Seaford.

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SEAFORD KURLERS Hello Seaford Sceners!

Well, it is March 2020 already. We have had some odd weather so far this year. The extreme winter weather missed most of Sussex and we were spared the worst, although some areas were devastated by the floods. This went on for weeks in some areas. Many had to leave their homes. Some relied on the generosity of friends or family.

I hope that spring is kind or the spring bulbs will suffer.

My daffodils have been up since before Christmas and buds have been on magnolias and camellias. Camellias are so delicate.

Seaford Kurlers are not so delicate and many came to play after battling the winds and rain. We have got off to a good start. We have had some new members join.

Maybe you would like to come along any Tuesday afternoon between 2pm and 4pm and see what the sport of New Age Kurling is all about.

We meet at the Downs Leisure Centre, Seaford. Come along to meet our players and possibly make some new friends. We have a coffee/tea break about half way in the afternoon. This gives you a chance to chat and catch your breath.

The restaurant at Wave Leisure is excellent and is a good place to meet up with friends for a lunch or snack.

Whilst at the leisure centre you can have a look at the other facilities that are on offer. The centre does not just cater for the ‘sporty’ types.

The annual membership to Seaford Kurlers is £5 per year and £2.50 for each afternoon. Contact June Wood, tel: 01323 895376, email: sally1989@tiscali.co.uk

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The SCDA health & wellbeing team has gone through some changes! We will no longer be running the same courses and activities that we were before, but we are still here and will be back out in the community very soon! We are still sending out our community wellbeing newsletter, if you would like to receive this please email us on healthylifestyles@sussexcommunity.org.uk or call us on 01273 519149 to let us know.

Budget Bites

Budget Bites returns! A 6-week course starting on 26th February 2020 which will support people in learning how to cook nutritious food on a budget. For more information or to book your place: 01273 517250 or DICCreception@sussexcommunity.org.uk

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Peacehaven Plodders

A friendly walking group that will meet every other week on a Thursday evening for the spring and summer.

A free, social and accessible walk on and around the South Downs, alternating between easy and short, and off road and longer at different locations. Please contact our Health Champion Volunteer Leader Dawn Paul on 07966 842232 or email: dawn.paul99@btopenworld. com for further details.

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Green & Open Spaces for Health. This walking group meets every Wednesday morning. All walks are around 90 minutes. A free programme of outdoor group activities – fresh air, friendly people, gentle exercise, nature and a cuppa! Please contact our Health Champion Volunteer Leader Dawn Paul on 07966 842232 or email: dawn.paul99@btopenworld.com.

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SEAFORD’S SERENITY CABIN’S NEW MEMBERSHIP SCHEME Angela Winbolt’s Health and Wellbeing Sanctuary offers Thai Foot Massage, Indian Head Massage and Relaxing Facials for Women.

time to introduce a free membership and loyalty scheme for Serenity Cabin.

I offer three treatments all at affordable prices, that taken regularly, will enhance their chances of reducing the stress and tension from daily life.

With Stress, mental health, depression and anxiety hitting the headlines as a mounting problem for many in our fast-paced, technological world, I decided it was

The membership and loyalty scheme was introduced recently to be bring Serenity Cabin in line with other schemes that women may join, such as the gym, a fitness class, a yoga group, with the incentive that every 6th treatment is totally FREE. So sign up now for your membership, its free and can be your path to Serenity!

Email angelachabot@googlemail.com with your details and your card will be in the post asap.

Clients Testimonials (names have been changed) Sarah, a mother of small children: Five star service from the lovely Angela, fabulous treatments and reasonable prices. My skin feels amazing and I am grateful for the personal recommendation I received. Will definitely be back!

I particularly love that Angela encourages wellbeing and self care – so important and I am in! Thanks Angela!

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Mary’s first experience of an Indian Head Massage to reduce the stress in her life: Had a lovely Indian head massage with Angela. It was so relaxing, Angela has a lovely energy and is very warming and welcoming. Highly recommend!

Melanie came to try a Thai Foot massage for the first time: Fabulous foot massage, the serenity cabin is a lovely space, warm, comfortable and calming. Great value for money.

Serenity Cabin was launched in 2015 by Angela offering well being treatments for women, in a lovely secluded spot in her garden in Seaford. Angela said, ‘My aim has always been to try to encourage women to see this as an important part of their lives that deserves their full attention’. Contact Angela Winbolt at: angelachabot@ googlemail.com or mobile 07961 708718.

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Legend has it that it’s been visiting Lewes for years. There have been sightings from Southease all the way up to Barcombe. In January, John glimpsed it vanishing into the murky waters of the River Ouse near Tesco. A few months later, Barry was on his way to work when he encountered the creature hauled out on a pontoon by the Cuilfail cliffs.You’ll find 38 species of wild mammal living in or around Lewes. Badgers, foxes, stoats, weasels, shrews, rabbits, hares, moles, voles, dormice, bats, rats, hedgehogs, mice and mink all form the mammalian fauna of a landlocked South Downs town.Yet there’s one salty surprise on the list – the Common Seal, an animal that’s typically found in Britain’s coastal waters 12 kilometres away.

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Throughout history, sailors (without the benefit of smartphones and a Twitter account) have confused seals for mermaids and sea serpents and, as Sussex mammals go, this seal is a real monster.

Common Seals can weigh up to 150kg; twice the weight of a Fallow Deer, the second-biggest wild mammal in this area (and 50,000 times heavier than the smallest; the Pygmy Shrew). As you’d imagine, on land this blubbery behemoth is about as agile as Peter Ustinov trapped in a sleeping bag but underwater they’re as balletic as Baryshnikov, gracefully swimming at speeds of up to 25 mph as they hunt fish, shellfish, squid and octopus.

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Seaford Town Clock & Weather Station?

How many times over the years, have you looked up at the tower of St Leonard’s Church to: 1.

Check the time? 2. See by the weather vane which way the wind is blowing? 3. Check the flag for wind direction and force, before the flagpole broke? or 4.

How often have you used the church as a reference point when giving directions?

We would guess that for many, this would be a fair number of times. The church, albeit through a variety of changing shapes, has played its part in the above for well over 900 years. Even people from outside of the town use it as a reference in so many ways. It is truly one of our town’s most notable landmarks. Nowadays, most people consider churches as a place for important events, whereas in the past they were considered to be the centre of the community. Buildings such as St Leonard’s require a great deal of TLC, but unlike most properties, have stringent rules regarding building works and maintenance due to their listed status.

St Leonard’s Church, being a part of the community, is used by many organisations for their own events, which result in recitals and concerts occurring throughout the year. Over the recent festive season, a season incidentally when many non-churchgoers attended at least one special festive service, it was clear that churches still mean something to a lot of people. Many of those who attended the church made favourable comments about the welcome they received, as well as the beauty of the surroundings. Many also commented on the structural and decorative issues that St Leonard’s Church unfortunately has. Repairs to the structure, which currently include a leak to the tower roof, and renovations to the weather vane and clock faces, are costed to run into tens of thousands of pounds. It is in light of these high figures that the church is having to

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seriously consider another way of raising funding, rather than expect the 320 regular churchgoers taking on the burden alone.

A Friends scheme for St Leonard’s Church?

With the increasing cost of repairing and maintaining our historic churches, many parishes have established a Friends scheme. Such a scheme can enable a wider group of people to share the challenge of ensuring that their parish church building is in a reasonable state to hand over to the next generation.

Many people have a great deal of good will towards their local church buildings, especially in rural areas, and although they may not wish to contribute to the religious aspects of the church they may be willing to support, part of their heritage. A Friends scheme is one way in which a parish church can encourage help of this kind from a wider community. At St Leonard’s we have started such a scheme, we may not be a rural parish, but a great deal of our local community, when asked, have admitted to having a lot of fondness towards our church.

Most, for instance, regularly look towards the clock faces on the tower to check the time, or welcome coming inside for special services and events.

Our Friends scheme was mooted a couple of years ago, and now is considered to be the ideal time to attract enough willing people to move it forward. As a result we are making an appeal for participants from the local community. In most Friends schemes around the country, only a minority of members (10% – 15%) will be active worshippers in the church. Where the church has some particularly significant architectural features, 80% of the membership is generally from outside the parish, for most churches some 15% are from outside the parish, the balance being parishioners who are not active churchgoers.

Are you a non-churchgoer who would be interested in supporting us? Do you know a prominent member of our Parish that would make a good Friends scheme leader?

Our church has served the local community faithfully, for well over 900 years. During most of that challenging period, the parishioners themselves contributed time,

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labour and money towards the upkeep of our fine building. In the current day we face our own challenge: our congregation is not staying in line with our parish’s ever-increasing population, and wear and tear on the historic structure is continuing to reveal itself. It should not however be up to the worshipping congregation alone to provide resources for this magnificent building, but rather the greater parish as a whole. Our faithful congregation has always stepped up to the mark when appeals for funding have been made, and for that we are eternally grateful, but the Friends scheme offers another path, one along which the greater parish can feel part of a true belonging and ownership.

Would you consider helping out in some way towards the upkeep of this fine building by becoming a friend of the church? If so, details of the Friend’s scheme can be found on the parish website (www.seafordparish. org.uk/friends-of-st-leonards), or by visiting the church and talking to one of the vergers or church sitters.

As a parish we may all then rest a little easier, in the knowledge that we are upholding our duty as custodians of this fine building for the next 900 years!

Tony Willer, Friends of St Leonard’s member.

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BISHOPSTONE SPRING SHOW for HORTICULTURAL & HOME PRODUCE We are pleased to announce the revival of the Spring Show at Bishopstone Parish Hall, Bishopstone Village on Saturday 21st March, 2020.

All the proceeds from the show will go to St Andrew’s Church, Bishopstone, for the continued upkeep of this beautiful ancient building.

The show is open to everyone of all age groups.

Classes include flowers, plants, flower arranging, vegetables, cookery, preserves, wine, beer, squash, eggs, handicrafts, photography and art, also two children’s sections (ages up to 10 years or 11-16 years).

It is a fun show, you don’t have to be an expert, it’s the taking part that matters. You can pick up the schedules from St Andrew’s Church, St Peter’s Church or Angie’s Newsagent, Claremont Road. Entries must be in by Wednesday 18th March. Staging your items is from 9am11am, judging will commence at 11.15am and presentations at 4pm.

The show will be open for viewing from 2pm (entrance £1). There will be a raffle, coffee, teas and homemade cakes. The church will also be open. We look forward to seeing you with your exhibits.

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During 2019 Seaford Rotary and their business partners have been reproducing Police and Government information about scams that can help you to avoid becoming the next victim.

The Government and UK finance industry have launched a new initiative to promote awareness of scams under the banner of Take Five to stop fraud.

For this article we have taken extracts from their guidance for your information.

Stop take five!

Remember that criminals are experts at impersonating people, organisations and the police. Your bank or police will never contact you out of the blue to ask for your PIN, full password or to move money to another account.

Stop: Taking a moment to stop and think before parting with your money or information could keep you safe.

Challenge: Could it be fake? It’s ok to reject,

refuse or ignore any requests. Only criminals will try to rush or panic you.

Protect: Contact your bank immediately if you think you’ve fallen for a scam and report it to Action Fraud.

If you receive a request to provide personal or financial information, you need to take a moment to reflect and step back from the situation.Yes, even if they say they’re the bank or other trusted organisation, you still need to take the time to stop and think about what’s really going on.

Deep down, you probably already know these basic rules on how to beat financial fraud – you just need to take a breath and stay calm enough to remember them.

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Requests to move money:

A genuine bank or organisation will never contact you out of the blue to ask for your PIN, full password or to move money to another account. Only give out your personal or financial details to use a service that you have given your consent to, that you trust and that you are expecting to be contacted by.

Clicking on links/files:

Don’t be tricked into giving a fraudster access to your personal or financial details. Never automatically click on a link in an unexpected email or text.

Personal information:

Always question uninvited approaches in case it’s a scam. Instead, contact the company directly using a known email or phone number.

Don’t assume an email or phone call is authentic:

Just because someone knows your basic details (such as your name and address or even your mother’s maiden name), it doesn’t mean they are genuine. Be mindful of who you trust – criminals may try and trick you into their confidence by telling you that you’ve been a victim of fraud. Criminals often use this to draw you into the conversation, to scare you into acting and revealing security details. Remember, criminals can also make any telephone number appear on your phone handset so even if you recognise it or it seems authentic, do not use it as verification they are genuine.

Don’t be rushed or pressured into making a decision Under no circumstances would a genuine bank or some other trusted organisation force you to make a financial transaction on the spot; they would never ask you to transfer money into another account for fraud reasons. Remember to stop and take time to carefully

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consider your actions. A genuine bank or some other trusted organisation won’t rush you or mind waiting if you want time to think.

Listen to your instincts:

If something feels wrong then it is usually right to question it. Criminals may lull you into a false sense of security when you are out and about or rely on your defences being down when you’re in the comfort of your own home. They may appear trustworthy, but they may not be who they claim to be.

Stay in control:

Have the confidence to refuse unusual requests for personal or financial information. It’s easy to feel embarrassed when faced with unexpected or complex conversations. But it’s okay to stop the discussion if you do not feel in control of it.

If you’ve taken all these steps and still feel uncomfortable or unsure about what you’re being asked, never hesitate to contact your bank or financial service provider on a number you trust, such as the one listed on their website or on the back of your payment card.

Remember your bank or the police will never: Phone and ask you for your PIN or full banking password, even by tapping them into your phone keypad.

Ask you to withdraw money to hand over to them for safe-keeping.

Ask you to transfer money to a safe account for fraud reasons, even if they say it is in your name.

Send someone to your home to collect cash, PIN, cards or cheque books if you are a victim of fraud.

Ask you to purchase goods using your card and then hand them over for safe keeping

Here are a few questions you can ask yourself every time you are contacted by someone you don’t know who asks for personal details.

If any of the following situations come about, do not give any personal details and seek advice from a family member or contact the company in question.

1 Has the phone call or offer come unsolicited?

Was it expected or out of the blue?

2 Are they asking to confirm sensitive details such as your name, address or bank-account details?

3 Are they looking for a fast/instant response of some kind?

4 Are they asking for money?

5 Is the caller avoiding using the actual name of your bank or utilities company?

6 Are they offering a prize, free gift or trial?

7 If they say they are the police or investigating something, do not give away sensitive information.

8 Does an email from your bank or another company have an odd email address?

9 Is the formatting strange or are there spelling mistakes?

10 Are you being asked to change your password despite not sending a request?

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Dendrochronology solves mystery of when Alfriston Clergy House was built For over 120 years the exact date of Alfriston Clergy House has been a mystery. Now, tree-ring dating – known as dendrochronology – has solved the mystery once and for all.

National Trust’s first house

Alfriston Clergy House in Sussex was the first building ever acquired by the National Trust in 1896. It was in poor condition at the time and cost just £10 to buy it, although a further £400 was needed for repairs.

Despite owning the house for more than 120 years, there has never been certainty over exactly when it was built, but now tree-ring dating has solved the mystery once and for all.

House style

The house is a type of vernacular building known as a Wealden Hall House. Surviving examples of these houses are mainly concentrated in South-east England, and they were relatively high-status dwellings for wealthy farmers and members of the middle classes in the period 1350-1500.

Since the building’s purchase in 1896, the Trust has assumed its construction dated to around 1350, but in more recent years, archaeological assessments had suggested a slightly later build date of around 1400.

However, it was not until 2019 that research finally solved the mystery of when it was built – and who first lived there.

Timber dating research

The National Trust commissioned the Oxford Dendrochronology Laboratory to sample the building’s timbers. Dendrochronology involves taking cores of wood (which look like cigars) from buildings and then studying the tree rings to provide accurate dates for when the tree was felled. The rings can then be matched to chronologies of sampled trees to establish the years in which this example was growing and when it was felled.

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Each ring marks a complete cycle of seasons, or one year, in the tree’s life.

Dendrochronology is useful for determining the precise age of samples of wood, especially those that are too recent for radiocarbon dating.

The sampling for Alfriston concluded that the trees used to build the original house were felled between 1399 and 1407. George Roberts, curator for Alfriston Clergy House explains: ‘Beautiful natural and historic places matter. Our role is to care for them and ensure they look and feel amazing forever, so that they provide the most benefit to the most people.

‘The timbers in the hall at Alfriston Clergy House are truly remarkable and the National Trust has been sharing this space with our members and visitors for nearly 125 years. Now, thanks to modern technology we know more about the timbers’ secrets than ever before.’

The clergy move in

In 1398, the local parish church was taken over by nearby Michelham Priory which was in financial trouble, so that it could supplement its income from the parish tithes.

George Roberts, curator for Alfriston Clergy House continues: ‘Obtaining a construction date for the Clergy House allows us to better understand its early history and its significance within the village. In return for taking over the local church, the Priory had to supply a priest

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for the parish and support him financially. This would have included providing a house for him. The date we now have from the dendrochronology suggests that the Priory purchased or commissioned the building of the Clergy House shortly after taking over the church.

‘We’ve always known that in later years it had been a house for the clergy, this accurate dating changes our long-assumed position that it was originally built for a farmer. Instead, we now see the house being used as a vicarage from when it was first built in around 1400.’

Later owners

Alfriston underwent several alterations to modernise it as styles and tastes changed. After the Reformation, when vicars were permitted to marry, work took place to enlarge the house to accommodate more people.

Church records show that the vicar Hugh Walker, appointed in 1593, had at least seven children living in the house with him and his wife.

By the 1700s, the Clergy House had been subdivided into two cottages that could be rented out, with the vicars living elsewhere, often in another parish. Despite this, it was still officially the vicarage until the 1850s,

when a new house was purchased for the vicar to live in.

After this, it began to fall into disrepair, eventually leading to its purchase and rescue by the National Trust.

Holly Jones, National Trust Operations Manager for Alfriston Clergy House, said: ‘Being able to pinpoint the age of the house for the first time is a break-through for all of us who love Alfriston Clergy House and work here.

‘This wonderful house captured the heart of Octavia Hill, the National Trust’s co-founder, in 1895, when she knew she had to rescue it and open it to the public.

With these findings we are continuing her vision, nearly 125 years later, in researching and telling the story of this fine house. We want Alfriston Clergy House to be loved, explored and enjoyed by as many people as possible.’

Alfriston Clergy House is open every Saturday to Wednesday, March to December. Entry is free for National Trust members, adult entry £6.60, children £3.30.

For further information and opening times visit https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/alfriston-clergyhouse.

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March, the real new year?

Doesn’t Christmas seem like a long time ago? Have you kept your new year’s resolutions? I always think when spring starts it is actually the time to celebrate new year.

It’s at this time of year we see buds appearing on the trees, the bulbs are out in full flower, glorious swathes of yellow from the daffodils and, my personal favourite, the multi-coloured array of tulips we can sometimes be lucky enough to see. I am yet to visit the National Trust’s Standen House near East Grinstead for its annual tulip garden show, but I am hoping to get that ticked off my list in 2020.

We are lucky enough in Seaford to be surrounded by the South Downs and here we get to see spring in its beauty, with all the little lambs making appearances.

Nothing screams spring more than lambs bouncing around the fields. We used to visit the Sheep Centre in East Dean at this time of year and even once saw a lamb being born (which blew my then 2-year-old’s mind!).

The sheep centre is now closed and most of their sheep are found at Middle Farm, which is well worth a special family visit where you can bottle feed the new arrivals.

It is this time of year that sometimes brings a change in weather – those lovely spring days when the sun shines through the blue skies and we can actually feel a little more warmth in the air.

Combine that with the growth around us in nature and I think it makes for a real positive feeling. We start to look forward to the summer and the lighter evenings and all that the rest of the year has in store for us.

I really do feel that spring and all the natural changes at this time of year are when we should be looking forward and feeling more positive about what we have and where we are, not those grey January days. I hope you can get out and enjoy some of what spring has to offer, a walk through the Crouch Gardens, a stroll along the beach or maybe even a walk up and around Seaford Head if you are feeling ambitious.

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Celebrating Reading at Chyngton At Chyngton Primary School, we are crazy about books. We know how important reading is and how this life skill is the key to knowledge and learning. For example, did you know that by reading for just 21 minutes a day you will read almost two million words a year? We love books and stories, so this year, we are promoting reading for pleasure as widely as we can.

School Events

We love including our wider school community at Chyngton and ‘Books for Breakfast’ is the perfect example of this. One Friday morning each term we invite families in to school to enjoy books with us.

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is always enjoyed by all who attend and is a lovely way to start the day.

We also run ‘Books with Cocoa’ evenings where children come back to school, often in onesies and pyjamas, enjoy hot cocoa and share books with their friends and teachers.

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To further increase the profile of reading at Chyngton, we have spent time developing our library. This is an ongoing project, but with support from East Sussex Library Service we are currently updating the library stock. We were very fortunate to receive funding from Southover Manor Trust to buy new books and are incredibly excited about reading the new books that we will buy.

Our library is run and maintained by a fantastic group of volunteers. They keep the stock updated, generally maintain the library and support the children to choose and take books out. We are very thankful for their support and understand how valuable it is. If this is something that you are interested in, please contact our school office.

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Seaford Choral Society Seaford Choral Society continues to grow. Come and join us for our Spring Concert on Saturday 21st March at 7.30pm at Seaford Baptist Church.

The concert opens with one of those triumphant and exciting pieces, written for a special occasion (in this case, the birthday of Queen Mary ll). Henry Purcell was the court composer at the time and continues to be recognised as one of the great British composers.

‘Tune all your voices and instruments play, to celebrate this triumphant day’ exclaim the assembled choir. We are joined by a chamber orchestra with trumpets and oboes as well as four ‘well-tuned’ soloists.

Vespers are evening services and this one must have been something special.

Tickets are available, as usual, from Newberry Tully Estate Agents, members, or on the door. You can reserve a ticket, just to be sure, on our website: www.seaford-choral-society.com.

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Seaford Choral Society is a successful high profile local community choir. We are looking to forge partnerships with local businesses to develop what we are able to achieve, particularly encouraging young singers. Supporting businesses are promoted at our events and in all our publicity. Please make contact via the website above if you would like to sponsor the choir for a season or for a particular concert.

Seaford Baptist Church has excellent acoustics.

Wherever you sit, you will be surrounded by the sounds of 80+ voices, trumpets, oboes and a variety of string instruments. Just what Purcell planned as a birthday tribute. ‘Happy Birthday to You’, your Majesty, on a grand scale.

From an intimate, if triumphant birthday ode we move to a work written by Mozart, to be sung in Salzburg Cathedral on an important feast day. His second Vespers, this one written to be accompanied by an orchestra with trumpets (there’s a theme here!), is ‘Vesperae solennes de confessore’ and it displays all the pomp and ceremony that was expected at the time.

We will sing all six movements in succession, but in the cathedral they would probably have been broken by prayers and antiphons to make a whole service.

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Royal Society of st george SEAHAVEN BRANCH TEN YEARS OLD On 1st January 2020 the Seahaven Branch of The Royal Society of St George had its 10th birthday, having been formed on 1st January 2010.

It celebrated with a special lunch on Thursday 16th January at Seaford Golf Club. Present were Peter Field, Lord Lieutenant for East Sussex, Joanna Cadman, Chairman of The Royal Society of St George, Wing Commander Helene Gould, Commanding Officer of the Sussex Wing of the RAF Cadets (ATC), and the Mayors of Peacehaven, Seaford and Telscombe. Fifty members and friends lunched and a great time was had by all. Speeches by the Lord

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Lieutenant and the Chairman RSSG were most encouraging and enjoyed by everyone.

A raffle was held, which raised £220 for our funds and this was supplemented by the auction of a special bottle of English Whisky from the St George’s Distillery in Norfolk.

This, with a reserve price of £100, was presented by branch member Alan Latham who had its bottle specially engraved to commemorate the event, along with an RSSG branch logo. It raised a further £130.

A special birthday cake was provided by branch member Mark Brown, and this was cut by the Lord Lieutenant and the Chairman RSSG – it went down very well! Chairman Bob Peedle MBE circulated the list of 40 local worthwhile projects and charities that had received 66 gifts and donations since the branch’s formation ten years ago.

We now look forward to our next ten years.

Photos from top: VIPs and Committee members at the Tenth Anniversary lunch; Mr Peter Field, Lord Lieutenant for East Sussex and Joanna Cadman, Chairman of The Royal Society of St George, cut the commemorative cake.

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Beavers back in Sussex After an absence of over 400 years, the beaver is coming back to Sussex.

These natural ecosystem engineers, which help so much with natural flood management and water quality, were hunted to extinction in the UK in the 16th century.

But, thanks to The Sussex Beaver Trial, a partnership led by Sussex Wildlife Trust and the rewilding project at the Knepp Estate near Horsham, there will be a re-introduction of two pairs of beavers in either late spring 2020 or in the autumn, in Knepp’s Southern Block.

The beavers will be released under Natural England licence in two locations within a large enclosed area for a five-year period to see how they settle into and adapt to their new environment. The beavers will have over 250 hectares of land, including extensive swathes of willow, available to them where they can roam and do what they do best – natural coppicing and natural flood management.

Beavers are extraordinary hydrological engineers, able to build leaky dams and lodges, and create channels and deep pools. This activity will provide natural flood management benefits within the Adur catchment, as well as maintaining a base flow of water in drought conditions.

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Isabella Tree, coowner of Knepp Estate said, ‘This is a dream come true for us. We know beavers are one of the biggest influences missing from our landscape. Not only are they masters of water management, they’re hugely beneficial to biodiversity. Insects, birds, aquatic plants, fish will all gain from the intricate habitats they create. I am longing for the day when I hear a beaver tail slapping on Hammer Pond.’

Fran Southgate of the Sussex Wildlife Trust said, ‘At least 80% of the UK’s natural wetlands have been damaged or destroyed in the past, and in Sussex it is probably closer to 95%. Wetlands are some of the most biodiverse areas on the planet, and are fantastic carbon sinks, helping to buffer us against climate change too. Bringing beavers back to Sussex will start to show us what a healthy wetland should truly look like.

‘These beaver re-introductions will use the natural instincts of a native animal as a tool for restoring important wetlands. Beavers are a great example of how keystone wildlife species (a species without which whole ecosystems collapse) help to reverse other declines in wildlife, as well as helping to reduce pollution and siltation, increase natural fish stocks and more.’

Tony Juniper, Chair of Natural England said, ‘It is great to see Sussex getting beavers back into the countryside and the formation of new partnerships to support nature’s recovery.’

The beaver releases are being monitored as part of a national project, with specialist ecologists advising.

Another licence has also been granted by Natural England for a beaver release at Valewood on the National Trust’s Black Down Estate.

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Seaford Music Society The Seaford Music Society concert this month features two great players of the piano – Melvyn Tan and Maggie Cole.

They are two of the UK’s foremost fortepianists playing together four hands at one piano. You are invited to come along and listen to the wonderful music played by these two musicians here in Seaford at 3pm on Sunday 8th March in St Leonard’s Church.

Melvyn Tan is the President of the Seaford Music Society and an acclaimed pianist, having played around the world .he is well known and appreciated by many thousands of people. His playing is exemplary and he has received many accolades for his performances. He established his international reputation in the 1980s and has played with many orchestras since then along with solo performances at venues large and small.

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American born Maggie, now resident in England, plays on harpsichord, fortepiano and modern piano. She has a busy and varied career playing, recording and teaching music. Maggie has given many recitals on Radio 3 and at British music festivals along with performances in venues worldwide from Finland to India. She is professor of fortepiano at Guildhall School of Music and Drama and teaches at Dartington International Summer School.

Many recordings have been made of her recitals.

Melvyn and Maggie will be playing piano works of Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert, and to finish Debussy’s Petite Suite. An opportunity not to be missed!

More information and tickets for this concert are available on the society’s website www. seafordmusicsociety.com. They can also be reserved from the society’s treasurer Paul Moore: telephone 01323 491601, or bought from Newberry Tully Estate Agents, 53 Church Street, Seaford.

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For its next production, MAD (Meeching Amateur Dramatics), will be taking you back to the Regency Period (1790 to 1820), a colourful and turbulent time in our history. The era of King George III and his frequent fits of insanity, and his son, the Prince Regent, who built the Royal Pavilion at Brighton. This was also a time when drinking, debauchery and gambling were rife in England.

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The Youth Counselling project

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The Youth Counselling Project is in urgent need of a bid writer to help the charity raise funds to pay for more than 60 school students a year to receive much-needed therapy delivered by appropriately trained counsellors.

We have ample proof of how well supported by the town The Youth Counselling Project is, with £7,000 being raised locally last year; but this sum is only a fraction of the whole amount needed in order to offer ten sessions of therapy to each child, some of whom are as young as eight years old.

The disturbing fact is that according to the Director of Public Health for East Sussex, 11% of boys and 8% of girls aged five to 16 have a clinically significant mental health problem. It is for this reason that The Youth Counselling Project was set up to provide school-based counselling by specialist counsellors trained to work with young people and their particular needs.

When The Youth Counselling Project began it was as a pilot project based at Seaford Head School, but three years down the line the town’s primary schools are also involved, with therapists supporting several young pupils.

If you think you fit the bid-writing bill, or know someone with the necessary skills, please get in touch via www.tycp.org.uk.

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One of The Youth Counselling Project’s most helpful organisations is Martello Rotary which will be running a Bingo Night for us at Cradle Hill School on Friday 24th April. Seaford Head, Cradle Hill and Chyngton primary

schools are also raising money for the project this year, along with the Mayor, Cllr Nazish Adil, through her charity fund, Seaford Community Cinema and the Coop. Every little counts and if you are able to hold a fundraiser, however big or small, it would be so appreciated.

Again, go to www.tycop.org.uk for more info.

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Our Golden Anniversary lecture season got off to an amazing start with Kevin Gordon’s Favourite Views of Seaford generating a full house – unfortunately we even had to turn people away!

For Museum members only we will be holding our AGM on 13th March at 7pm in the Little Theatre.

Would you be interested in joining us? We are holding a special meeting at the Museum on Saturday 28th March, 10am - 12 noon, to provide information for anyone who would like to join our band of willing volunteers who act as stewards when we are open or who help with some of the many other jobs we have. Come along and meet us!

Next month, April, is going to be a particularly busy month for the museum with special events to celebrate our Anniversary. On Monday 6th April and Friday 17th April, we are thrilled to welcome Seaford-based SCIP (Seaford Contemporary Illustrators and Printmakers), who will be running ‘See The Past, Design The Future’ workshops for 4 – 16 year olds. This collaboration will launch the museum’s card competition, and four winners will have their greeting cards printed for sale as well as some other treats. Booking for these workshops is essential and should be made through the SCIP website at www.wearescip.co.uk, where you can find all the information about this exciting event.

‘The Martello is an iconic part of Seaford, and we are so excited to be bringing visitors into the space to view it in a new and fresh way…’ says Alice Carter, SCIP Cofounder. Then, over the Easter weekend, 10th-13th April, we are holding our popular Easter Egg hunt. Friday 17th April also sees our talks going to summer hours, 7.30pm, and a talk on The Red Baron’s First Englishman by Jill Bush should prove very entertaining.

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Neighbourhood Watch Roundup

Good Neighbourliness is what it’s all about, and here in Seaford & Bishopstone, we do that really well.

It is not too many towns that can boast the closeness and care that we demonstrate so regularly to each other and for our community. Testament to that is our very low crime rate compared to other East Sussex towns.You are the Great Neighbours that make Seaford & Bishopstone a special place to live.

Feedback from Sussex Police regarding Seaford is always positive with commendation to us for our use of the Police reporting tools, our swift and considered action when we spot something dodgy, and our cooperation with SusPols efforts to keep us the safe town that we are.

Operation Blitz is used to excellent effect and incidents of Anti-Social Behaviour are decreasing as a result.

Our efforts, and the correct use of the Operation Blitz hotline, has led to one arrest recently which itself discourages more anti-social behaviour – there are consequences and they are enforced.

Burglaries and break-ins average five reported incidents across the Lewes district per week with Seaford seldom on the statistics. This again is testament to our Great Neighbourliness when it comes to crime prevention.

However, scam crime is rife and, on the increase. Scams are by far the most threatening crime that we can fall victim to.

Knowledge is power and shared knowledge is the best prevention against Scam Crime of any nature. Become Scam Savvy and share that knowledge with neighbours and friends.

Typically Scams fall into seven distinct categories:

1. Doorstep Crime: Rogue Traders and Distraction

Burglars use your doorknocker as an open invitation for fraud. If you aren’t expecting a visit from a trader or from any service provider, turn the caller away. If the caller will not leave, call the Police on 999. If you feel the caller will prey on neighbours, call 999. Adopt a zero-tolerance policy to doorstep callers. Always ask for ID, always be sceptical and if in doubt, shut your door. Display a No Cold Calling decal at your door.

2. Postal Crime: Winning the lottery by post, a 10 Lindfield Ave, Seaford BN25 4DY

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lottery that you never entered, is a fraud, plain and simple. If you get a letter that asks for admin fees before the prize can be paid out, it is a fraud. Any letter asking for money, other than bills you expect and recognise, is a fraud. Report the attempted fraud to Trading Standards and do not, under any circumstances, send any money no matter how convincing the letter may seem.

3. Email Crime: By far this is the most vulnerable

space for all of us as email crime is tricky, convincing and often downright intimidating. Not only do we fall victim to fraudulent licence renewals, refunds, account closures and false threats of bailiffs, but opening attachments on dodgy mails can open us up to viruses, malware, trojan horses and worms, phishing scams, identity theft and theft of our passwords and banking credentials. Use a rugged and resilient virus protection package – NHW recommends AVAST, which can be found here https:// www.avast.com/. They offer a free package and a premium package and with one licence you can protect all of your devices that connect to the internet.

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4. Telephone Crime: Nuisance calls and Scam calls

are on the rise with number spoofing so convincing that it is easy to be fooled. Trading Standards have an active project with TruCall blocking systems and you can read about their ongoing project here https://www. nationaltradingstandards.uk/news/free-call-blockers-forvictims-of-scam-and-nuisance-phone-calls/. Nobody can see your router over the phone, Microsoft do not call their clients, nor do Amazon. HMRC do not send the bailiffs. If a call sounds dodgy, hang up and block the number. Don’t ever ring a dropped call back again, it is a reverse scam where you are calling a premium number and being billed. Use https://who-called.co.uk/ to check who called you before falling victim to a crime.

5. Text Crime: With mobile phones now so advanced, they act like minicomputers in your pocket, text crime is on the increase with text messages embedded with links to phishing sites and spoof accounts. Do not open any links from a text message unless you know exactly who the text is from. Use a mobile virus package like AVAST to protect your phone and your data.

6. Romance Crime: This is a horrible crime that

preys on the lonely and is on the increase. Scammers groom online singles into believing they are in a real relationship and then empty their bank account over time. Never send money to any person you have never met. The pretty blonde or handsome hunk you met online may well be a glib scammer who is sitting in a basement somewhere scamming hundreds more out of a harem of victims.

7. Grooming: This is an insidious and evil crime

where lonely and vulnerable people, and the young, are groomed over a period of weeks, months and even years into believing they have a real friend who cares about them. They become victim to the most horrible extortions including pension reinvestments, which is

just theft, lending money, never to be seen again, and in some instances, bequeathing their entire estates. The young fall victim to groomers who use their bank accounts to launder money, giving the youngsters a ‘commission’.

These scammers destroy lives and especially so in the young as all financial crimes are prosecuted and young people end up with criminal records as a result.

Learn as much as you can about Scam crime. Visit www. friendsagainstscams.org.uk and do their online courses.

If you have the time, organise a workshop where NHW will be happy to come and present the course.

Remember to report every crime or attempted crime to ActionFraud https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/ or by phone to 0300 123 2040.

Scam frauds cost the economy between 5 and 10 billion pounds a year with an alarming 5% of crimes ever reported. More alarming is that this vast sum of money is stolen off people who are in the main, elderly and vulnerable. It is a hideous invisible crime that utterly destroys lives and wrecks families. Only by becoming Scam Savvy, and sharing our knowledge, can we put a dent in this booming criminal industry.

Take good care of each other and keep being the glue that holds our community together; the Great Neighbours that make Seaford and Bishopstone the safest town in East Sussex. *No Cold Calling decals can be collected from our stand in the Police Station lobby or by sending a stamped self-addressed envelope to S&BNHW, 37 Church Street, Seaford, BN25 1HG and we will post one back to you.

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Martello Rotary

This month it’s all about seaside safety, environmental awareness and plastics.

National Coastwatch, looking after us all

In 1994, following the rationalisation of HM Coastguard, the coastguard station at Bass Point in Cornwall was closed. During that year two fishermen drowned below the closed station, causing local uproar as it was believed that if the station had still been open the tragedy would have been averted. This uproar led to the set up locally of the National Coastwatch. NCI now has 56 watch stations supported by 2,650 trained volunteers around England and Wales. David Crozier gave a fascinating insight into the workings of the NCI and how it provides the ‘eyes’ around the coast, helping protect anyone who works or plays on or in the sea. Run by volunteers, this charity is worth looking into. Go to www.nci.org for more information.

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Karen Poley from KP Projects came and told us about her work with the Living Coast Undersea Experience.

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So much more of our thinking now goes towards how we can help environmental projects. Our own Tavern in the Tent, that you will see at many Seaford events throughout the year is now using ‘green’ wine and beer mugs, so no single use of plastics (we wash and recycle after each event). These will also be used where we support upcoming events for other societies such as the Youth Counselling Project and Bonfire Society.

Volunteers for Martello Rotary continue to work with Trees for Seaford (previously Seaford Tree Wardens) in tree planting and tree maintenance. Martello Rotary have also adopted the two Elms for Armistice planted outside the Conservative Club. Last year we partfunded tree maintenance and supply of compost for the Intergenerational Garden at the Cradle Hill School, Children’s Centre.

All this is good, but we do need your help in order to help you. If you have an environmental project in Seaford, no matter how large or small, and need funding or support, let us know. Come and tell us about it to see if we can help.

And finally, if you are interested in having fun whilst helping your local community in supporting Rotary, why not come along and have a meal with us one night, meet existing Rotarians and see if you would like to join? Just call or email us. Martello Rotary meets on Monday evenings. If you would like more information email: contactmartellorotary@gmail.com or text us on 07984 581784.

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Will Brexit Have an Impact on Seaford’s Property Market?

Love it or loathe it, or simply sick to the back teeth of it, Brexit is happening.

But what impact will the UK leaving the European Union have on the property market in Seaford?

Like most long-term forecasts, no one knows for sure how things will pan out, especially when it comes to the housing market. It would be disingenuous of us to suggest otherwise.

However, the immediate impact has been to see buyer confidence come flooding back. The media have dubbed it the ‘Brexit Bounce’.

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Seaford Mayor volunteers for new transport charity Councillor Nazish Adil, the Mayor of Seaford, signed up to become the first volunteer car driver for the new Havens Community Car scheme this week. The service will support residents from Saltdean to Seaford (and surrounding villages).

Mayor Nazish expressed her support for the new charity and said she was looking forward to helping remove the road blocks for people unable to use public transport. Volunteers for the scheme can donate as little as two hours a week and are reimbursed for their fuel expenses.

The scheme was launched after significant need was identified for journeys including transport for Havens residents to get to hospitals or clinics, including Brighton or Eastbourne, evenings and weekends, and daily living journeys that other charities or statutory organisations cannot currently meet the demand for.

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Many EU citizens living in the UK are confused about how and when they need to apply for Settled Status to stay in the UK. The good news is their rights won’t change until 31st December 2020, however, they should apply as soon as possible in case of any delays. After the transition period ends on 31st December EU citizens might be asked to prove their right to get a job or use a service like the NHS. To apply for settled status, they need to provide evidence that they’ve lived in the UK for 6 months out of every 12 months for 5 years in a row. They will also need a passport or national ID card, a digital photo, a National Insurance number or proof of how long they have lived in the UK, a mobile number and an email address. Those who do not have a National Insurance number can contact HM Revenue and Customs National Insurance Helpline on 0300 200 3500 to help find it.

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five TIPS FOR CHOOSING A DEMENTIA CARE HOME

Dementia is a progressive disease, and sadly has no cure. As the disease progresses, your loved ones’ needs may be best met in a specialist dementia care home. Nial Joyce of Clifden House Dementia Care Centre, Seaford, offers his advice on how to choose the best care setting for your loved one.

Location, location, location

It might seem sensible to choose the care home nearest to you, but you should also consider how close it is to other friends or relatives who wish to visit regularly. Is there ample parking and easy access via public transport? The surrounding area is important for residents – is it on a busy road, in a quiet suburb, near the sea, hills and so on. Access to a garden and calming outdoor areas is highly desirable.

Plan and prepare

Be aware that some of the homes you may be interested in may not have vacancies but will have waiting lists. Draw up a list of questions to ask in advance of visiting the homes. Questions should include; what services are included, ongoing staff training and staff turnover rates. It is useful to visit with a friend and compare notes afterwards. Visit more than once and at different times of day. Lunchtimes are good, as you will see the quality of the food provided and how staff interact with residents.

Music matters

Enquire about activities available for residents and how these are tailored to individual needs. For example, we place emphasis on the power of music. Research shows that the auditory system of the brain seems to be the last of the senses to leave us. This is evidenced by the improvements in behaviours and engagement we witness in residents following our varied music sessions.

Music appears to be able to reach those that are no longer able to communicate easily and provides great comfort.

Personal touches

Ask to see a variety of room options so you can assess the space available and how you could personalise with

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familiar objects. The care setting should be specially designed and decorated, because dementia can affect the way a person perceives their environment. The décor should include highly contrasting colours and sufficient lighting. Patterns, especially on floors, can be confusing so should be avoided.

Trust your instinct

Some of the most valuable advice you can receive is a personal recommendation. Ask friends and family for their suggestions, especially if they have experience in this area. Ultimately, you have to make the decision based on the needs of your loved one and where you believe they will be happiest with dementia, whatever the stage of their illness.

At Clifden House, we strongly believe that quality of care should be a given in any care home setting. We are passionate about delivering quality of life to all our residents, regardless of how advanced their dementia is. We will answer any questions you may have and aim to make this transition as easy as possible for you and your loved one.

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Corelli Ensemble

Concert, 4pm, Sunday 29th March, Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road, Seaford BN25 2EE.

The Corelli Ensemble is delighted to welcome world-famous recorder virtuoso, Piers Adams to Seaford on Sunday 29th March. Piers has performed to high acclaim internationally with his ensemble Red Priest, and during his career, has broadened the scope and range of the recorder, with the New York Times describing his playing as ‘dazzling, all-out virtuosity’.

He will perform concertos by Sammartini, and a work specially composed for him by Lewes-based composer, Crispin Ward, called ‘A Celtic Concerto’.

This folk-inspired piece sets toe-tapping jigs and reels against sweeping laments, and ends in a swirling frenzy of Irish dance. Along side these two pieces, the Corelli Ensemble will perform Telemann’s resonant Concerto for Four Violins in D, and Elgar’s hauntingly beautiful Serenade for Strings.

There will be refreshments after the concert and an opportunity to meet the performers. All profits from refreshments will be donated to Homelink. Tickets for these concerts can be pre-reserved at a special price of £12 through our website: corelliensemble.co.uk or purchased in advance from the Tourist Information Centre. Tickets also available on the door for £14.

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Photos from top: The Corelli Ensemble; Piers Adams.

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The Club does not officially meet in January, but instead members got together for a lunch at the White Lion. We had a delicious meal and the opportunity for an informal chat.

Looking ahead, on 16th April we will be welcoming back Gaenor Circus who will be demonstrating Whirlygigs and our competition will be A Circular Design. We have planned an entertaining and informative programme for 2020, including demonstrations, workshops, talks and a coach outing to Lancing College Flower Festival.

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

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The East Sussex Governor and Clerking Service is holding two recruitment events for prospective school governors. These events will outline the benefit that being a school governor brings to the local community, the school community and your own professional and personal development. Speakers will include the chair of the East Sussex Governors Forum, a local headteacher, governors in business and a representative from the Diocese. You will have the chance ask any

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Seaford Stamp & Post Card Club Tony’s display, ‘1840 and All That!’, was very widereaching and started with letters from the 1840s relating to the introduction of the corn laws and some items from the pre-stamp period. The display contained a lot of original documents, engravings and other material such as an early Valentines card from 1852 and Christmas card from 1872, both of which were particularly fine, with movable parts and beautiful artwork. Of particular note were the colourful Victorian hand-drawn envelopes and skillfully engraved writing paper. There was also a good sprinkling of Victorian and later stamps interspersed throughout the display. All in all a thoroughly enjoyable evening and thank you again Tony for you presentation.

At our next meeting on 12th February, Rosemary and Laurie Holland presented their remarkably fine collection of Seaford postcards. On 11th March we have our AGM and postcard and stamp competitions, and Maurice Shorten will give a display on ‘Victor Hugo etc’ at our 8th April meeting. If any of these evenings interests you, you’re welcome to come along.

The club holds its meetings every second Wednesday in the month at the Constitutional Club in Crouch Lane. The meeting starts at 7pm and ends at around 9.15pm. Details can be obtained from the club secretary David Manthorpe 01323 492433, email: david.manthorpe10@gmail.com.

Photos from top: Laurie Holland presenting a certificate to Tony Hope; 1872 Christmas card.

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seaford U3A News When the clocks change at the end of March we lose an hour but gain huge encouragement that at last this winter, with its unusually wet spells, is coming to an end.

In particular the longer evenings make us feel brighter and more positive in our lives.

The U3A is very positive about the future. Over the last few months there have been a good number of new members, some very interesting new groups for them to go to and other events such as outings and talks.

Some of the new members have found their way to the U3A by going to the Coffee Morning, where both non-members and members are made welcome. This month it will be on Wednesday 18th March at the Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane, Seaford between 10am and 12 noon. Coffee (or tea) and refreshments costs only £2 and the chat is free! If you go along as a newbie ask for one of the committee to introduce you

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to some of the members and find out about courses and other U3A activities at the information point.

The Tea Party for members only is very early in March when Michael Smith will be talking on Ernest Shackleton – the Man and the Myth. Refreshments after the talk.

The Tea Party is every month from about September to April and a variety of subjects is covered. Sometimes it might be history or local interest but there have been talks about Your DNA, Plastic Free Seaford and Creativity for Wellbeing. On 3rd February Sue Williams, a well known local actress at the Little Theatre gave a talk entitled Bed Among the Lentils. This was a comical monologue, much enjoyed by the members, which Sue delivered in character.

Outings are also part of the U3A programme. For members only, these are about every two months throughout the year. The outing in March will be to Westminster Abbey with a guided tour round this remarkable building.

Members can also attend the Pub Lunch once a month in a local hostelry and there will be some talks at The Downs Leisure Centre.

Seaford U3A is part of the Sussex U3A Network (SUN) which offers members and non-members study days and is also connected to the South East U3A Region. On 14th March at Rustington for SUN Sue Berry will lead a study day on Country Houses of the South Downs, from Medieval to 20th Century. U3A members are £8 for the day, non-members £10.

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

Photo: Sue Williams in action at February’s Tea Party.

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INNER WHEEL CLUB

Inner Wheel’s International January

Twenty school back packs were filled by members of the Inner Wheel Club of Seaford in January, and were collected

by Mary’s Meals, a Scottish-based charity for transport to schools in Africa. The educational items, toothpaste, soap, clothing and shoes which filled the back packs were generously donated by members and friends of Seaford Inner Wheel. Mary’s Meals works to ensure their supported schools provide each child with a nutritious daily meal in a place of education and the filled back packs encourage them in their attendance and schoolwork.

Seaford Inner Wheel members are particularly pleased to be part of the wider function of Inner Wheel, showing through practical action that ‘women do make a difference’. The motto of the 2019/2020 International President of Inner Wheel Phyllis Charter is ‘Together We Can’ and this was celebrated in Seaford and by Inner Wheel Clubs world wide January is our international month and Phyllis Charter, participated in the Green Project of the Inner Wheel Club of Petaling Jaya during her visit to Malaysia. The Green Project sponsored thirty students of Fugee School to attend a presentation on how to protect trees including hands-on education planting seedlings.

The Fugee School provides educational opportunities for refugee children in Malaysia. The students will care for their seedlings until they are matured into saplings and can be transplanted to a suitable site.

In January, the Inner Wheel Club of Ege in Turkey organised a cultural activity for fourth grade students of Tikveşli Primary School. The students were taken to Ahmet Piriştina City Museum and Art and History Museum in İzmir. The children enjoyed this interesting project. guided by the Ege Inner Wheel Club, Past President İlgin Günöy, who is an Archaeologist.

Photo: The Inner Wheel Club packing back packs for Mary’s Meals.

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to the audience where she had sat when she had herself competed in Young Voices in 2007, Tony Hadley from the ’80s New Romantic band Spandau Ballet and the Shires, and Ben Earle and Chrissie Rhodes, who have progressed from playing gigs in Bedfordshire to becoming one of the most talked about acts in Nashville, home of country music.

A big thank you to the people of Seaford for their generosity supporting the Seaford Christmas Collection for December 2019.

Young Voices at the O2 Arena We received a request from Seaford Primary School for help with the transport for their choirs to go up to the O2 Arena in London to take part in ‘Young Voices’ massed choir concerts.

On 31st January, we received a charming thank you card signed by the children who travelled to Young Voices thanking us for helping them to get to the massed choir concerts.

For the past 20 years, Young Voices has staged the largest children’s choir concerts in the world with over 2 million children having taken part. Each night, between 5,000-8,000 children perform as a single choir to a sold-out audience of family and friends. The aim is to inspire a love of music and create memories for the children that will last a lifetime. The music is selected to create a diverse musical repertoire all with the intention to introduce children to the widest possible spectrum of music. By providing a diverse range of musical styles children learn, enjoy, and gain a fuller understanding of music and what it means to sing together.

Seaford Rotary Young Musician of the Year Competition 2020

Nothing can prepare you for the sound of thousands of children singing together. It makes for one of the most exciting and memorable musical experiences you can imagine. So, it didn’t take us long to agree to support Seaford Primary School by providing some money to help with the cost of coaches to take the 92 children to London and back.

The competitions (which are for amateurs) are for soloists in two categories, Solo Instrumental and Solo Vocal. There is also a competition for ensembles made up of between 2 to 5 instrumentalists and/or vocalists.

Thus, on 10th January, President Keith Ross presented a cheque for £600 to Seaford Primary School, accompanied by Youth Services Chair Paul Vaesen and Publicity Officer Mark Forrester.

After the ‘Young Voices’ event on 22nd January, music teacher at Seaford Primary Kate Steer remarked that she thought that it was ‘the best ever!’ – the children had a great experience. They were inspired by guest artists who sang along with them, including Ruti, winner of the 2018 The Voice competition, who pointed out

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The competition, which takes place at 6.30pm at Seaford Baptist Church in Belgrave Road, Seaford, on Saturday 7th March, is organised by Seaford Rotary.

(Entries closed in February.) It is the first stage of a national competition run by Rotary International in Britain and Ireland (RIBI).

The competitions aim to offer young people: • The experience of performing on a public stage; • An opportunity to showcase their talent; • Impartial feedback and assessment of their performance by experienced adjudicators.

The Young Musician of the Year competition is one of a number of competitions run during the year by Seaford Rotary for Youth in Seaford. Others include Young Chef, Young Artist, Young Photographer, Young Writer, Young Scientist – which is part of STEM Challenge (Science, Technology, Engineering and

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Award-winning training centre in Seaford

Seaford gets its own international award-winning training centre, The Dog Hut, and the Mayor of Seaford cuts the ribbon!

With only 48 prestigious City and Guilds Medals for Excellence awarded annually across the world, the Canine Studies College at The Dog Hut.Biz, has won four in one year and they have moved into Seaford.

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The Dog Hut.Biz, now settled in Seaford, has moved into 1 Claremont Road. Alongside teaching, Sara offers dog grooming where professionalism, expertise and welfare can be assured, and Dean runs a successful Veterinary Referral Clinic for pets with behavioural problems.

Originally established in 2006, The Canine Studies College has developed a first-class reputation within Animal Care and are avid campaigners for animal welfare, especially within pet care services. Both Dean and Sara Hart, joint owners of The Dog Hut.Biz, are top UK specialists, highly qualified and experienced in their specialist areas, and offer vocational qualifications in professional dog grooming, and courses in canine behaviour. ‘We welcome mature students looking for a career change and are really pleased to be part of the Seaford animal community. We are looking forward to our Grand Opening on 3rd March.’

Photos from top: Dean with dogs; Sara (left) with Poppy; Sara (right) presents an award to student Sarah.

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Sat 22nd Feb - Thur 19th Mar Sussex Arts Collective: Collections 2020 One The Crypt Gallery, Church St 10am - 4pm (Mon-Sat, closed Weds), 12 noon - 3pm (Sun). Monthly selection of individually designed and handcrafted artworks to view and buy direct from established and emerging creators and makers.

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Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 10.30am. Duncan Dash 1 & 2. www.nssc.org.uk Tuesday 3rd Health Walk The Salts Recreation Ground 10am. Meet outside the café.

One hour, easy going, friendly walk – Keep moving, keep well. All abilities welcome.

Free. Tel: Lorna Neville on 07740 899559, email lorna. neville@tcv.org.uk Seaford Head Probus Club Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road Monthly meeting and lunch for members and guests.

Tel: Dennis Cockram 01323 491332, email: dcockram1@ sky.com Seaford Natural History Society St Luke’s Church Centre, Walmer Road 2.15pm. AGM and 60th anniversary party.

Tel: 01323 893526 www.seafordnaturalhistory. org.uk East Blatchington Lectures St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Rd 2.30pm. ‘Let There Be Light!’,

by Rev Arwen Folkes. Tickets £7, incl. tea and cakes. Available from Newberry Tully Estate Agents, 53 Church Street.

The Dog Hut Official Opening 1 Claremont Road 4pm - 7pm. The Mayor of Seaford will be present for the official opening. Come and chat about grooming, behaviour, products, dental care and college courses. www.thedoghut.biz Wednesday 4th Lewes WASPI Group (Women Against State Pension Injustice) St James’ Trust, 11 Blatchington Road 6.30pm. Monthly meeting. Just come along. Facebook ‘Lewes WASPI Group’. Email Local Co-ordinator Janet Blackman: leweswaspi@yahoo.com continued...

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Cross Way Wednesday Group Cross Way Church, Clinton Place 7.30pm. With speaker Sally Thompson. All welcome.

Visitors £1.

Thursday 5th Family Roots, Eastbourne & District Family History Society Ocklynge School, Victoria Drive, Eastbourne 7pm for 7.30pm. ‘The Story of Eastbourne Exhibition’, talk by Katherine Buckland.

New members welcome.

Members £1, visitors £2.50 incl. refreshments. Tel: Helen Warren 01323 731792 www.eastbournefhs.org.uk Seaford Evening Flower Club St Luke’s Church,Walmer Road 7pm for 7.30pm. Monthly meeting with visits from demonstrators, club workshops, competition nights and talks.

Tel: Mary Blair 01273 515468.

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

Friday 6th Lent Lunch St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Rd 12 noon. First of four lunches on Fridays during March to mark Lent. Observance of the Stations of the Cross followed at 12.30pm by soup and a roll. Open to everyone. Free, donations to Homelink.

World Day of Prayer Service St Luke’s Church, Walmer Rd 1.30pm. Everybody welcome.

Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club St James’ Trust, Blatchington Road 2.15pm - 4pm. Guest speakers and other activities, tea and biscuits, raffle. Transport available. New members always welcome.

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Tel: Pauline 01323 895216 Email: white-65@talktalk.net Seaford Community Cinema The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7.30pm. ‘Mrs Lowry and Son’ (PG).Tickets £6/£5/£3.50, from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street, or online. www.seafordcinema.org Saturday 7th Foundation of Spiritual Healing and Guidance St James’ Trust, 11 Blatchington Road 2pm - 4pm. Free healing, Qualified approved healers in attendance. No appointment.

Tea and cakes. Donations welcome. Tel: 01323 896192 www.facebook.com/Thefshg Farming in the Ouse Valley Bishopstone Parish Hall 7.30pm. Illustrated talk by Dr Sue Berry on the influence of landowners, tenants and the wider world c. 1750-1939.

In aid of the Willett Trust.

Admission by ticket only. £8 incl. interval refreshments with wine. Available from Angie’s Newsagents, Claremont Road.

For further details, tel: 01323 899553 or 01323 894634 The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road 8.30pm. Ignite.

Tel: 01323 890154 www.britishlegionseaford.co.uk Sunday 8th Seven Sisters Lace Society WI Hall, Claremont Road 10am - 4pm. Make lace with a friendly group meeting bimonthly on the 2nd Sunday in the month. All lace makers welcome, including beginners.

Tel: Jenny Gibbs 01323 483659 Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 10.30am. Duncan Dash 3 & 4. www.nssc.org.uk Sunday Tea Dances Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road,N’haven 2pm - 4.30pm. Ballroom, Latin, popular sequence and occasional line dances. £7, including tea and biscuits (first visit £2). Tel: Fred Weston on 01323 898813

Seaford Music Society: Melvyn Tan and Maggie Cole St Leonard’s Church, Church Street 3pm. Four hands at one piano.

Works by Mozart, Schubert and Debussy. Tickets £15/ under-26s free. Available from Newberry Tully Estate Agents, 53 Church Street; tel: 01323 491601; or on the door. www.seafordmusicsociety.com Seaford Community Cinema The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 4pm. ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ (U).

Tickets £6/£5/£3.50, from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street, or online. www.seafordcinema.org Tuesday 10th Health Walk Martello Tower 10am. Meet beside the café.

One hour, easy going, friendly walk – keep moving, keep well.

All abilities welcome. Free.

Tel: Lorna Neville on 07740 899559, email lorna.neville@ tcv.org.uk Probus Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road 12 noon for 12.45pm lunch.

Monthly meeting with 2-course meal and speaker. Tel: 01323 899300 or 01323 896024 GuestHouse Storytellers Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven 7.30pm. Stories of Love, Lust and Longing. Open evening; to book a storytelling slot of max. ten minutes, email Umi Sinha: umisinha.writing@ gmail.com. Tickets £5 on the door. Age 12+. www. guesthousestorytellers.com Wednesday 11th Seaford Women’s Institute Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd 2pm. Monthly meeting. www.esfwi.org.uk/wis/seaford Seaford Stamp & Postcard Club Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane 7pm for 7.30pm. AGM and competitions. All stamp and postcard collectors welcome.

Tel: 01323 492433 www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/sspc Splash Point Jazz Club The View, Seaford Head Golf Club, Southdown Road 7pm. The Neal Richardson Trio with special guest Andy

Williams (guitar). Tickets £10 on the door or online. www.wegottickets.com/ splashpointjazz Thursday 12th Bizzybirds The Seven Sisters, Alfriston Rd 10am - 12 noon. Monthly meeting for women looking to build their business and network with like-minded women. www.bizzybirds.co.uk Seahaven RAFA Lunch 12 noon for 12.30pm. Twocourse lunch at either the Royal British Legion or the White Lion. Book one week in advance. Tel: 01323 898907 Friday 13th Hearing Aid Maintenance, NHS Batteries and Hearing Loss Advice The Downs 60+ Club, Sutton Corner 10am - 12 noon (drop-in).

Meet your local, friendly team from the East Sussex Hearing Resource Centre. Please bring your NHS brown book.

Tel: 01323 722505 Email: mail@eshrc.org www.eshrc.org Lent Lunch St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Rd 12 noon. Second of four lunches on Fridays during March to mark Lent.

Observance of the Stations of the Cross followed at 12.30pm by soup and a roll. Open to everyone. Free, donations to Homelink.

Seaford Museum & Heritage Society Seaford Little Theatre, 4 Steyne Road 7pm. AGM. Members only. www.seafordmuseum.co.uk.

The Young Mayor’s Quiz Night The View at Seaford Head, Southdown Road 7pm. General knowledge quiz raising funds for Water Refill Stations. Advance booking advised. Max. 6 per team. To book, email: mayors.secretary@ seafordtowncouncil.gov.uk Seaford Community Cinema The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7.30pm. ‘The Biggest Little Farm’ (PG).Tickets £6/£5/£3.50, from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street, or online. www.seafordcinema.org

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Saturday 14th The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road 8.30pm. Race Night.

Tel: 01323 890154 www.britishlegionseaford.co.uk Saturday 14th - Sunday 15th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford/Newhaven 4S course. Members only. www.nssc.org.uk Last Minute Artists: Still Life Challenge The Crypt Gallery, Church St 10am - 4.30pm (Sat), 11am 4.30pm (Sun). The imaginative results of the group’s challenge to create a still life in any medium, out of the comfort zone of their usual materials and methods. www.thecryptgallery.com Sunday 15th Friends of Tide Mills meeting Tide Mills 10am - 12 noon. Meet at beach end of old village road. Help us care for this special place. Email: brianjimskinner@gmail.com Newhaven, Peacehaven & Seaford Lions Book Sale Paradise Park Garden Centre, Avis Road, Newhaven 10am - 4pm. Book sale in aid of local charities. www.npslions.co.uk Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 10.30am. Duncan Dash 5 & 6. www.nssc.org.uk The Joyce Campbell Lunch Club St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Road 1pm. Sunday roast and gettogether for senior citizens in Seaford. Transport can be arranged. £6. To book call June 01323 890175.

Monday 16th Plauschgruppe The White Lion, Claremont Rd 7pm - 9.30pm. Seaford’s German language group.

Friendly, unstructured conversation. All standards welcome. Free.

Tel: Peter 07943 407372 Tuesday 17th Health Walk The Salts Recreation Ground 10am. Meet outside the café.

One hour, easy going, friendly

walk – keep moving, keep well.

All abilities welcome. Free.

Tel: Lorna Neville on 01424 444675 or 07740 899559, email lorna.neville@tcv.org.uk Seaford Natural History Society St Luke’s Church Centre, Walmer Road 2.15pm. ‘The Orange Tip Butterfly’, talk by Marion Trew.

Tel: 01323 893526 www.seafordnaturalhistory.org.uk Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford Clubhouse 7pm. NSSC Board Meeting (members only).

Plastic Free Seaford The Seven Sisters, Alfriston Rd 7pm. Community meeting.

Share ideas and learn how to live without plastic. Email: plasticfreeseaford@gmail.com www.plasticfreeseaford.com Wednesday 18th U3A Coffee Morning Constitutional Club, Crouch Ln 10am - 12 noon. £2 for coffee and nibbles. Open to members and non-members. No need to book, just come along and meet the members.

National Trust Seaford Association (NTSA) Kings Church, Steyne Road 2.30pm. Talk by Philip Lane with accordion and keyboard accompaniment. New members (including non-NT members) are most welcome. www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/nt Vocal Repertoire presents VRX Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 7pm - 8.45pm. New adult singing and performance club.

No auditions, taster session free. Register interest by text: 07395 129320 or online. www.facebook.com/vocalrepertoire Thursday 19th Seaford Afternoon Flower Club Seaford Baptist Church Hall, Belgrave Road 2pm. AGM followed by imposed workshop, ‘An Easter Basket’. Competition ‘A Spring Garden’. Annual fee £29, visitors £5 on the door, including refreshments. Tel: Mary Morris 01323 893899 or Sue Ward 01323 894848.

Sussex Wildlife Trust Seaford & Eastbourne Area Group Victoria Baptist Church, Eldon Road, Eastbourne 7.30pm. ‘Pevensey & Eastbourne Levels: A Natural History’, illustrated talk by Evan Jones. £3 SWT members/£4 visitors. Tel: 01424 777291 or 07946 753135. www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk Friday 20th Hearing Aid Maintenance, NHS Batteries and Hearing Loss Advice St James’ Trust, 11 Blatchington Road 10am - 12 noon (drop-in).

Meet your local, friendly team from the East Sussex Hearing Resource Centre. Please bring your NHS brown book. Tel: 01323 722505 Email: mail@ eshrc.org www.eshrc.org Lent Lunch St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Rd 12 noon. Third of four lunches on Fridays during March to mark Lent. Observance of the Stations of the Cross followed at 12.30pm by soup and a roll. Open to everyone. Free, donations to Homelink.

Comedy Seaford The View, Seaford Head Golf Club, Southdown Road 7.45pm (doors 7pm). Hosted

by Julie Jepson, Gary Tro headlines. Tickets £10 on the door or online. www.wegottickets.com Saturday 21st Lunchtime Concert St Leonard’s Church, Church St 1pm. Fiona Hosford, harp.

Free event self-supported by donations. www.seafordparish. org.uk Bishopstone Spring Show for Horticultural and Home Produce Bishopstone Parish Hall, Bishopstone Village 2pm. In aid of St Andrew’s Church, Bishopstone. Exhibits of flowers, plants, flower arranging, vegetables, cookery, preserves, wine, beer, squash, eggs, handicrafts, photographs and art, open to all ages. Raffle, coffee, teas and homemade cakes. Competition schedules available from St Andrew’s

Church, St Peter’s Church or Angies Newsagent, Claremont Road; entries must be received

by Wednesday 18th March.

For info, tel: 01323 492246 or 01323 872098 Email: lindawallraven@gmail. com Seaford Choral Society Spring Concert Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 7.30pm. The choir is joined by a chamber orchestra and four soloists to perform Purcell ‘Come,Ye Sons of Art, Away’ and Mozart Solemn Vespers.

Tickets £10, children free.

Available from members; Newberry Tully Estate Agents, 53 Church Street; on the door; or online. www.seaford-choral-society. com The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road 8.30pm. Gemma Albrow.

Tel: 01323 890154 www.britishlegionseaford.co.uk Saturday 21st - Sunday 22nd Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford/Newhaven 4S course. Members only. www.nssc.org.uk Sunday 22nd Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 10.30am. Duncan Dash 7, with prizegiving. www.nssc.org.uk Seaford Community Cinema The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 4pm. ‘The Lion King’ (2019, PG).Tickets £6/£5/£3.50, from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street, or online. www.seafordcinema.org Tuesday 24th Health Walk Martello Tower 10am. Meet beside the café.

One hour, easy going, friendly walk – keep moving, keep well.

All abilities welcome. Free.

Tel: Lorna Neville on 01424 444675 or 07740 899559, email lorna.neville@tcv.org.uk Seaford Ladies Probus Club Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road 12 noon for 12.30pm. Monthly meeting with guest speaker and lunch. Tel: Liz Merritt on 01323 895553. continued...

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Seaford Sweethearts WI Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd 8pm. Monthly meeting. hello@ seafordsweetheartswi.com

Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford Clubhouse Commissioning Supper. www.nssc.org.uk

Wednesday 25th Seaford Women’s Circle The Yurt, Florence House (enter through the yurt gate) 7pm. Talk/mini workshop bringing together women from the community to learn and share with each other. All ages welcome. Donations only. www.facebook.com/groups/ seafordwomenscircle

Saturday 28th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Newhaven Marina,Yacht Harbour, Newhaven Existing 4S Skippers’ Refresher course. www.nssc.org.uk

Thursday 26th Seaford Horticultural Society St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane 7pm. Members’ social evening.

‘Favourite Gardens in France and Spain’, talk by Aideen and Denis Jones of Cupani Garden.

Competition ‘3 Daffodils in a Vase’. www.seafordhorti.com The Group Lewes 8pm. A club for unattached men and women aged 50+.

Walks, lunches and dinners, golf, theatre, quizzes, holidays. www.thegroup.org.uk Thursday 26th - Sat 28th Meeching Amateur Dramatics: Haggard Meeching Hall, Fort Road, Newhaven 7.45pm. Fast-paced Regency set comedy. Tickets £9, available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street, tel: 01323 897426, or online. www.ticketsource.co.uk/ meeching-amateur-dramatics Friday 27th Lent Lunch St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Rd 12 noon. Last of four lunches on Fridays during March to mark Lent. Observance of the Stations of the Cross followed at 12.30pm by soup and a roll. Open to everyone. Free, donations to Homelink.

Seaford Community Cinema The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7.30pm. ‘Sorry We Missed You’ (15).Tickets £6/£5/£3.50, from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street, or online. www.seafordcinema.org

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Open Church Café St Leonard’s Church, Church Street 10am - 12.30pm. Free refreshments, craft for kids. All welcome! www.seafordparish.org.uk Seaford Museum & Heritage Society Martello Tower, The Esplanade 10am - 12 noon. Calling all (new) volunteers! Meeting for anyone who would like to join the museum’s band of volunteers, who act as stewards and perform many other jobs around the museum. www.seafordmuseum.co.uk The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road 8.30pm. Rob ‘Elvis’ Willis.

Tel: 01323 890154 www.britishlegionseaford.co.uk Sunday 29th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 10.30am. Commodore’s Cup. www.nssc.org.uk Messy Church St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Road 2pm - 5pm. A chance for children to make a mess creating a special garden telling the story of Easter. Followed by a short service tailored to youngsters and refreshments in the Parish Rooms. Free, everyone welcome.

Corelli Ensemble Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 4pm. Recorder virtuoso Piers Adams performs Sammartini and a specially-composed piece by Lewes composer Crispin Ward. Works by Telemann and Elgar follow.

Refreshments in aid of Homelink and a chance to meet the performers. Tickets £14 on the door/£12 in advance from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church

Street, or online. Children free.

Also at 4pm, Sunday 15th March, St Pancras Church, Ireland’s Lane, Lewes. www.corelliensemble.co.uk Tuesday 31st Health Walk The Salts Recreation Ground 10am. Meet outside the café.

One hour, easy going, friendly walk – keep moving, keep well.

All abilities welcome. Free.

Tel: Lorna Neville on 01424

444675 or 07740 899559, email lorna.neville@tcv.org.uk Seaford Scene makes every effort to ensure the What’s On? listings are as up to date as possible, however, if details have changed, or a club/event is no longer running, please contact Seaford Scene by email to: fran@seafordscene.co.uk or by phone to 01273 710793. Thank you.

What’s On Weekly?

ARTS & CRAFTS Art Workshop Be Creative, 13 Sutton Park Road Thurs: 10am - 12 noon. With Lesley Harvey. All media used.

Refreshments provided. £15.

Tel: Terri on 01323 490912

Art Workshop Paradise Park Café, Avis Road, Newhaven Last Sat of the month: 9.30am - 11.30am. With Lesley Harvey.

All materials provided. £12.

Tel: 07722 236741 to reserve a place. Email: lesleyharvey17 hotmail.com Chinese Painting Group Hellingly Village Hall off A22 Weds: 1 - 4pm. Professional Chinese tutor. Materials available. Beginners and new members welcome. For more details contact: 01273 515452 East Sussex Moviemakers St Luke’s Parish Rooms, Stone Cross, Pevensey 1st & 3rd Weds: 7.30 9.30pm. Members show videos, advice available, speakers on video-related topics. Contact Valerie McManus: 07950 904778, valmcmanusuk@yahoo.com www.eastsussexmoviemakers. com Jewellery Classes Seaford Mon: 6 - 9pm, Wed: 10am - 2pm, Fri: 10am - 2pm. Tel 07952 195341, email: info@ leprevost.co.uk, www.leprevost. co.uk Knit & Craft Chyngton Methodist Church Hall, Millberg Road, Seaford Thurs: 2pm - 4pm. All welcome, come and learn new skills making articles for charities. Tel: Viola on 01323 890271

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

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

Newhaven Knit ’n’ Natter Group Hillcrest Centre Bay Vue Road, Newhaven Mon: 2pm-4pm. Room 4.

Friendly support for knitting and needlework enthusiasts.

All ages and abilities welcome.

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

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

Seaford Art Club Downs Leisure Centre Fri: 2-4pm. A friendly, active group of enthusiastic, competent artists. Weekly practical sessions, and some demos. Gallery visits and other trips during the year. A selection of paintings are displayed at

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The View, Seaford Golf Club.

Tel Shirley 01323 899433 Email: seafordartclub.@outlook.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: 7.45pm (doors 7pm).

September to May. www.seafordps.org

CLUBS & ORGANISATIONS

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

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

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

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

Budget Bites (SCDA) Denton Island Community Centre, Newhaven Weds: 6-week course starting 26th February, supporting people in how to cook nutritious food on a budget. For information and booking, Tel: 01273 517250 Email: DICCreception@ sussexcommunity.org.uk www.sussexcommunity.org.uk Canasta Afternoon Seaford & Blatchington Lawn Tennis Club, 47 Belgrave Road 1st & 3rd Weds of month: 2pm. £2.50 per session incl. tea/coffee and biscuits. For info, tel: June 01323 896456.

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

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

Refreshments.

Cuckmere Valley Transition Group George Inn, Alfriston 1st Thurs of month: 7pm Energy Group meeting.

Tel: 01323 870409 email: cuckmeretransition@gmail.com www. cuckmerevalleytransition. org.uk Dog Training The Scout Hut, The Salts Recreation Ground Mon & Tues evenings: Seaford & District Dog Training Club. Dog training classes in accordance with the Kennel Club Good Citizens Scheme.

Class levels are puppy, bronze, silver and graduate.

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

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

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

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

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

East Blatchington Pond Conservation Society East Blatchington Pond Sat: 10am - 12 noon.

Weekly working party. More volunteers would be welcome.

Enjoy the wildlife and help your community. www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/ pond East Dean & Friston Gardening Club East Dean Village Hall, Gilberts Drive 2nd Fri of month: 2.15pm 4pm. Variety of guest speakers.

Membership £7 per year, visitors welcome. Tel: Fran 01323 423529

East Sussex Family & Carers’ Team Various locations incl.

Newhaven & Eastbourne Cranstoun’s East Sussex FACT supports people who are being affected by someone else’s substance misuse and mental health issues (dual diagnosis). Emotional and practical help, support groups, activities and social events.

Tel: 07920 786352 or 07795 953951 Email: esfact@cranstoun.org.uk Family Activities Denton Island Community Centre, Newhaven Mon: 10am - 12 noon.

Numbers & Play (24th February - 30th March).

Language and Play (20th April - 18th May). Family courses for parents, carers and grandparents to learn new skills and ideas to better support their child’s learning and development through play. For under 5s, free crèche available.

Tel: 01273 517250 Email: families@ sussexcommunity.org.uk www.sussexcommunity.org.uk French in the Cuckmere Valley Near Litlington French conversation groups led by French teacher. One-toone’s, preparation for exams, Skype lessons, proofreading, translation, French film and literary groups. For more information tel: 01323 871204/ 07903 610880 or email babkun@gmail.com Friendship The Base (next to the Salts Café), Marine Parade Thurs: 10.30am - 12 noon.

We chat, enjoy music, play games and buy a drink in the café next door. £2 each week (carers free). Tel: Sam 01323 897320 The Havens Day Clubs for Over 65s Kempton House, Peacehaven: Tues: 10am-3pm, or half day. Newhaven Age Concern Club: Weds: 10am3pm, or half days. Care, support, friendship and respite care.

Run by Age UK East Sussex.

Tel Nicola on 07850 987131, Lewes office 01273 476704 www.ageukeastsussex.org.uk Heartsease Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 1st Fri of month (except August): 2.30pm. Monthly group welcoming anyone who finds themselves alone

and would enjoy some social interaction. Speakers, activities, companionship and tea. Tel: John and Jill Hughes 01323 898678 HIVE Youth Club Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Fri: 7.15 - 8.45pm. (School year 7 – sixth form). Games, activities, workshops, pool, table football, table tennis, Xbox, instruments, social events, trips out, advice, encouragement & guidance. Annual membership £5 (excl. social events and trips). Term time only.

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

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

No August lunch club, resumes 15th September. To book call June on 01323 890175.

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

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

Newcomers welcome, first session free. Great confidence builder. Six week terms. Fee includes membership of Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club. Tel: Wendy 01323 490833 L: IVE Youth Club Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Fri: 6 - 7pm. (School year 3 - 6). Games and activities inc. pool, table football, table tennis, games consoles, craft zones, and a tuck shop. Admission continued...

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£1 inc 50p worth of tuck.

First week free. Term time only. Tel: 01323 896009 www. seafordbaptistchurch.org.uk Martello Rotary Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road Mon: 7.15pm for 7.45pm.

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

Mercread Youth Centre Mercread Road, Seaford Mon: 6pm - 7pm. Seaford Youth Forum. Tues: 3.30pm - 5.30pm.

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

Thurs: 3.30pm - 5.30pm.

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

6.30pm - 8.30pm. Seniors Youth Club (Year 9+), £1. For more details contact Roger Daw on 01323 892531 National Trust Seaford Association (NTSA) The Kings Church, Steyne Road 3rd Weds of month: 2.30pm.

Illustrated talks on subjects from Oct to March. Outings from spring to autumn plus other social and fundraising events. New members welcome. Visitors £2.50. www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/nt Newhaven & District Model Railway Club Norton Road, Newhaven Weds: 7.30pm - 10pm.

Tel: 07715 993675 Email: newhavendmrc@gmail.com Newhaven & Seaford Sea Cadets The Old Church, Chapel Street, Newhaven Mon & Fri: 7pm - 9pm (seniors) Fri: 7pm - 9pm (juniors) Newhaven, Peacehaven & Seaford Lions Club White Lion Hotel, Claremont Rd 4th Thurs of month: 8pm meeting. www.npslions.co.uk Newhaven Youth Club Lewes Road Hut, Robinson Road, Newhaven Weds: 6.30-8.30pm.

For young people aged 11+.

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

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Royal Antidiluvian Order of Buffaloes RAF Club, Wish Road, Eastbourne Sun: 4pm. Weekly meetings.

Contact Lawrence Steer.

Tel: 01323 351147 or 07548 730967 or email: lawrence1860@gmail.com The Royal Society of St George Monthly events. England’s leading patriotic society.

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

Seaford Afternoon Flower Club Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 3rd Thurs of month:1.30pm for a 2pm start. No meeting in January. Talks, demos, outings, etc. Past and new members welcome. Membership £29 per year. Visitors £5 including refreshments per meeting. Tel: Mary Morris 01323 893899 or Sue Ward 01323 894848.

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

Membership and open committee meeting. Email: seafordbonfire@gmail.com www.seafordbonfiresociety. co.uk Seaford Bridge Club Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road Tues:1.15 for 1.30pm - 5pm (in Sutton Hall).

Weds & Fri: 6.15 for 6.30pm 9.45pm (in 60+ Club).

Friendly duplicate bridge sessions. Tel: 01323 893626 Email: gillespiejohn6@gmail. com www.bridgewebs.com/seaford Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane Mon: Cribbage & Line Dancing.

Tues: 9.30am Slimming World.

3rd Weds: Klondyke Whist.

Thurs: Tea Dance/Dance Classes. Fri & Sun: 8.15pm Bingo. Tel: 01323 890087 Seaford Evening Flower Club St Luke’s Church, Walmer Rd 1st Thurs of month: 7pm for 7.30pm demo (not in January). Affil. to NAFAS. New members welcome. Visitors £4.50 including refreshments.

Tel Marian on 01273 515544 Seaford Head Probus Club Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road 1st Tues of month: Monthly lunch for members and guests.

Tel: 01323 896373

Seaford Museum & Heritage Society Martello Tower Wednesday: 2pm-4pm Saturday, Sunday & bank hols: 11am-4pm. Groups by appointment. Archives open every 1st Sun of each month.

Tel: 01323 898222 www.seafordmuseum.co.uk Seaford Quakers Seaford Little Theatre, Steyne Rd Sun: 10.30 - 11.30am. Meeting for worship followed by refreshments. All welcome.

Tel Margaret Brandram on 01323 381282 Seaford Rotary Seaford Golf Club, Firle Rd Weds: 12.45 for 1pm. Weekly meeting.

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

Good access. All welcome.

Enquiries to: seafordteaclub@ outlook.com

Seahaven (Afternoon) Trefoil Guild Afternoon Meeting St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane, off Church St. 1st Tues of month: 2.30 4.30pm. Tel: 01323 897959 Seahaven (Evening) Trefoil Guild Evening Meeting Downs Leisure Centre Over 60s Club 3rd Thurs of month: 7.30pm.

Tel: 01323 893250 Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd 1st Friday of month: 2.15 - 4pm. Guest speakers and other activities, tea and biscuits, raffle. Local transport may be available at a small cost.

Contact Pauline 01323 895216 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 Sussex Army Cadet Force No. 2 Platoon (Seaford) Mercread Youth Centre, Mercread Road Mon & Weds: 7.30 - 9.30pm.

For ages 12 (school year 8) to 18 yrs. For further information email kevin.falconer@serfca.org or tel: 01273 552222 Sussex Wildlife Trust Various locations in and around Seaford 1st Thurs of month:10am 3pm, Sept to May. For details tel: 07824 151935. Email: sarahquantrill@sussexwt.org.uk www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk Sussex Wildlife Trust Youth Rangers Various locations in and around Seaford Tues:Term time only.

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

Email: nikkihills@sussexwt. org.uk www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk The Union Club, Seaford 1 Stafford Road A non-political social club for residents. Lounge bar, dart board, snooker table, TV screens, and events.

Applications for membership all welcome. Tel 01323 890015 email: membership@ theunionclub.plus.com

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Wellbeing Group for Young People Denton Island Community Centre, Newhaven, BN9 9BA Tues: 4.30pm - 5.30pm starting 27th August. A 6-week group workshop focussing on self esteem, confidence, resilience, goal setting, and mental health. For young people between 12-16 years. Tel: 01273 517250. Email: youth@ sussexcommunity.org.uk Who Let the Dads Out? Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 2nd Sat of month: 9.30am 11.30am. For children 0 to 11 yrs with their dads, granddads and male carers. Tel: 01323 896009

community

Clinton Centre Café Cross Way Church, Clinton Pl. Tues: 10am - 11.30am. Coffee/ tea and biscuit or toast and butter, £1. Tel: 01323 873262 Coffee Morning & Bring & Buy St Luke’s Church Hall, Walmer Rd Weds: 10am - 12 noon Coffee Pot Chyngton Methodist Church Hall Thurs: 10 - 11.30am. Assorted items on sale. Disabled access.

Friendly atmosphere.

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

01323 423481 Family Learning Activities For information tel: 01273 517250, email: families@ sussexcommunity.org.uk www.sussexcommunity.org.uk International Coffee Morning St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane 2nd & 4th Weds of month: 10.30am - 12.30pm. FebruaryDecember, term time only.

Love Heart Community Café Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Thurs: 10.30am - 12.30pm.

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

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

Tel: 01273 812976

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

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

Contact Jackie Gordon on 01323 872263.

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

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

All welcome.

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

Sat: 10am - 12 noon (July to September only).

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

Seaford Old Town Hall Community Tea Room Church Street, Seaford Mon - Fri: 10am - 1pm.

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

Seaford Police Neighbourhood Policing Team Meet & Greet Downs Leisure Centre Thurs: 3.30pm. Meet your local Police Community Support Officers. www.sussex.police.uk Seaford Street Markets Sutton Road 2nd & 4th Friday of the month: 9am - 1pm. www. seafordtowncouncil.gov.uk/ Street-Markets.aspx Seahaven Storehouse Seaford Community Church, 115-117 Vale Road Thurs: 10am - 1pm. Providing basic food items to those in need. Tel/text: 07921 844930 Email: seahavenstorehouse@ gmail.com www.kings-well.org. uk/storehouse.php Trees for Seaford Various locations 1st Saturday & 3rd Tuesday: 10am - 12 noon (spring and summer). Tree care sessions.

No experience necessary, tools provided. A sociable morning with like-minded people. For details visit the Facebook page @treesforseaford or www. treesforseaford.wordpress.com Tutoring Tutor’s home in Seaford Tutoring services for primary/ secondary ages – help with building confidence, English, Maths, skills for learning, English/History to GCSE, 11+/ SATS preparation. Contact Liz Hunter (DBS checked) on 07918 127763 or 01323 893933. Email: lizthetutor@ btinternet.com

Ladies’ clubs

Bizzybirds The View, Seaford Head Golf Club, Southdown Road Monthly meetings An opportunity for business women to meet over coffee to share hints, tips and advice with occasional guest speakers and training sessions. For upcoming dates and more info visit www.bizzybirds.co.uk

Blatchington Hill Townswomen’s Guild The Chapel Room, St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Road, Seaford 2nd Tues of month: 7.30pm.

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

Members only.

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

Silver service meal and local speakers.

Tel: Liz Merritt 01323 895553 Seaford Martello WI St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane, off Church St 2nd Thurs of month: 7.30pm.

New members welcome.

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

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

Monthly meeting. Other activities include: Mon: Art (weekly); Play Reading (fortnightly). Weds: Gentle yoga (not on 2nd Weds); Craft & Chat (1st & 3rd Weds only).

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

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

Tel 01323 897590 www.thearchwaygroup.com Chyngton Youth Academy of Arts and Drama St James’ Trust, Blatchington Road Thurs: 4pm. Ages 5-12 Fri: 5.30pm. Ages 12-18.

For drama classes contact Ellen on 07791 081935 Concentus Choir JPK Centre, 39-41 Church Street, Eastbourne Mon: 7.30pm - 9.45pm.

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

Tel: Claire 07920 430162 or Sue 07789 343514. www. concentus-sings.com

Seaford Choral Society Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Mon: 7.15 - 9.15pm New singers always welcome, no experience necessary, no audition. Tel: 01323 301683, email: info@seaford-choralsociety.com www.seafordchoral-society.com Seaford Drum Group Mercread Youth Centre, Mercread Road Tues: 7pm - 9pm. Group drumming. No experience necessary, everyone welcome.

Tel: Jamie 07863 159742 Seaford Folk Songs and Tunes Circle The Office Bar, Saxon Lane 1st Thurs of month: 8pm All welcome. Come along, sing, play or listen. Free entry.

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

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

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

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

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

Tel: Peter 01273 586687

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

New members very welcome.

Seaford Little Theatre Steyne Road Mon: 10am - 11.30am. Coffee morning for members and new members. Tel: Mary 01323 351882. Last Mon of month: £1 Tea and toast Charity Breakfast. Tel: Debbie 07596 709044. Weds: 7.30 - 10pm (except during productions).

Workshop and Social Evening.

Set building, prop, wardrobe and chat over a coffee.Tel: Ray 07984 280067 Seaford Musical Theatre The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane Tues & Thurs: 7.30pm.

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

New members welcome.

Tel: 01323 892424 or 07740 646386 visit www. seafordsilverband.co.uk Seaford Sings Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Thurs: 7.30 - 9pm. Community choir raising funds for Cancer Research UK. No experience necessary, no booking required.

Suggested £5 donation per session. Tel: Martin Neill 07925 548217. Email: Martinneill139@ gmail.com Seaford Youth Drama Group Kings Church, Steyne Rd Mon: groups from 5pm.

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

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

No need to read music. £5.

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

Contact the secretary, email: sdowns@srp.org.uk U3A Orchestra Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Fri: 10am - 12 noon (SeptMay). All instruments and abilities welcome. Friendly people playing a variety of fun music. Tel: Pat 07949 557117 U3A Recorder Group St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Weds: 2 - 4pm. Tel: Val Underhill on 01323 895230 Email: val.underhill@googlemail. com Vocal Repertoire St James’ Trust, Blatchington Road Fri: 5pm for 8 - 12 year olds, 7pm for 13 to 20 year olds.

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

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Baby & Pre-School

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

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

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

Tel: 07834 231971 www.the babyandtoddlerexperience. co.uk Piglets Toddler Group St Thomas More Church Wednesdays: 9.30 - 11.30am.

Facebook: Piglets Seaford Scallywags Play Group Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Fridays (term-time): 9.30 11am. Toys, songs, refreshments, for adults with pre-school children.£1 per adult. Tel: 01323 896009 (mornings) Email: office@seafordbaptistchurch. org.uk Who Let the Dads Out? Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 2nd Sat of month: 9.30am 11.30am. Parents and toddlers group for fathers, grandfathers or male carers and their preschool children.Tel: 01323 896009

sport & dance

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

Free trial class. Tel: 01323 492795 or 07703 485348 www.nikki-b-danceschool.co.uk Ballet,Tap, Modern & Jazz Seahaven Dance, Seaford and Newhaven Mon - Sat Contact Mechele on 07738 831616, email:

info@seahavendance.co.uk www.seahavendance.co.uk Ballroom Dance Classes with Studio Tempo Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane.

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

Visit Facebook page for info.

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

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

Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road, Seaford Sun: 11am - 1pm. Mini Ballers 6-11 years.Tel: 07900 817868 www.seahavenforce.com Body Vibes Windover Fitness, nr Alfriston Tues: 10am. Thurs: 6.30pm and 7.30pm. Tel: 01323 871554/07930 738034 Body Works Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Fri: 2pm: All age circuits, 2.45 - 4pm: Older adult stretch & tone. £5 pp. Tel: 01323 871554/07930 738034 Boxercise® Wave Leisure, Shakespeare Hall, Newhaven Mon: 7pm. Circuits and Bootcamp. Tues: 7.30pm.

Cardio Padwork and Aerobox.

Classes suitable for beginners.

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

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

Crouch Bowling Club Crouch Gardens, East Street April-Sept: Outdoor bowling club. All age groups welcome.

Free coaching by qualified coaches. Oct-April: We have an indoor season of short mat and skittles, plus an active social calendar throughout the year. Tel: 01323 654788 www. crouchbowlingclubseaford.co.uk Cycle Seahaven Various locations Organised rides for MTB and road riders of all levels of fitness and experience. £7 per year. All rides are listed on www.cycleseahaven.org.uk Denton Indoor Bowls Club Denton Island, Newhaven Mon - Sun: 9am - 7pm. New members welcome.

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

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

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

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

GOSH in the Havens – Walks (SCDA) Various locations Every Weds morning: Green and open spaces for health walking groups. All walks 90 minutes. Fresh air, friendly people, gentle exercise, nature and a cuppa. Contact our Health Champion Volunteer Leader Dawn Paul on 07966 842232 or email dawn. paul99@btopenworld.com Health Walks Martello Tower/The Salts Café 10am - 11am. Health walks, Tuesdays First, third and fifth Tuesday of the month from Salts Café and second and fourth from Martello Tower.

All ages and abilities welcome.

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

Tues: 6.30pm. Core-focused kettlebell and bodyweight workout. All classes suitable for beginners. Tel: 01273 510784 or book online: www. waveleisure.co.uk Line Dancing Daytime classes for mixed abilities. Tel Val on 01323 325993 Line Dancing Mercread Youth Centre, Mercread Road Tues: 5.30 - 6.30pm Beginners, 6.30 - 7.30pm Improvers, 7.30 - 9pm Intermediates Fri: 5.30 - 6.30pm Beginners, 6.30 - 7.30pm Improvers, 7.30 - 9pm Intermediates. Tel: Gina on 01273 470456 or 07443 425621 Line Dancing with Southern Stomp Church Hall, Bramber Avenue, Peacehaven Mon: 10am - 12 noon.

Morning Medley. A mix of dances for everyone.12.30pm

- 2pm. Good Beginner.

Weds: 10am - 12.30pm.

Improver/Easy Intermediate.

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

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

Good Intermediate.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For further details, tel: Ann 07989 294445.

Mums’ Fitness Mercread Centre, Mercread Road Mon: 9.30am. Burn & Tone Weds: 9.30am. Burn & Tone Fri: 9.30am. Total Toning Seaford: Tues: 9.30am. Tots and Tums Thurs: 9.30am. Tots & Tums Children welcome. £25 for 5. New members first 3 classes £10. www.facebook. com/MumsFitnessUK Tel Alex 07540 551054 Newhaven Bowling Club Fort Road, Newhaven Sat: 10am - 11.30am. Junior Bowls Club. 11.45am - lunch. #Letsplaybowls adult try-it-out sessions. Qualified coach and members to help all learn and improve. Tel: 07401663519 www.newhavenbowling club.weebly.com continued...

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Nordic Walking Various locations Sat: Morning walks in Sussex.

Afternoon taster/introductory sessions on the seafront.

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

Tel: 07989 714542 Email: steve@whittfittraining.co.uk www.whittfittraining.co.uk Facebook: Whittfit Training, Brighton – Steve Whittemore Outdoor Yoga Yin in the Havens 10.30am. Feel grounded and relaxed in a natural setting whilst working on your wellbeing. Free sessions.

Donations welcome. Contact jacqui.johnston@hotmail.co.uk or 07816 154644 to book.

Outdoor Walks & Activities Seaford, Newhaven, Peacehaven, Eastbourne Free, informal, friendly group walks and gardening outdoor activities. Tel: 01273 519149, email: healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk www.sussexcommunity.org.uk Peacehaven Plodders (SCDA) Various locations on the South Downs Every other Thurs evening: spring and summer. Free, sociable and accessible walk on and around the South Downs, alternating between easy and short and off-road and longer. For details, contact Health Champion Volunteer Leader Dawn Paul on 07966 842232, email: dawn.paul99@ btopenworld.com Pilates – Alfriston Pilates Lower Ground Floor Studio, 1-3 Dane Road Daily except Sunday. Pilates, Yoga, Kettlebells and Tai Chi. Tel: Shona 07903 671962 Email: alfristonpilates@ btinternet.com www.alfristonpilates.com

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Pilates – Fitness Pilates Claremont Hall, Claremont Rd Tues: 12.30 - 1.30pm. £7.50 pay as you go or £49 for 8 sessions. Have fun! Suitable for all. Contact Karen on 01273 305827 email: karen.funandfit@ gmail.com Pilates – to raise money for the Youth Counselling Project Seaford Osteopathic Clinic Fri: 6-7pm. Run by Yoga Teacher Karen Hall. Contact 07944 785520. karenmoves@ gmail.com Pilates Mat & Barre Dance Studio. Seaford Head School, Steyne Road Thurs: 6.15pm - 7.15pm. With Karen Hall. Tel: 07944 785520 Email: karenmoves@gmail.com Pilates – Movement for Life Pilates Studio, Seaford Osteopathic Clinic,Warwick Rd Mon-Sat: daily and evening classes. Back care, Gentle and Dynamic Pilates, Reformer and Wunda Chair, Pelvic Floor Restore, Men’s Group, Yoga, Meditation, Seniors Chairbased Exercise – something for every and any body!

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

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

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

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

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

Tel: Judy 01323 890759 or Sylvia 01323 895653 Seaford Bowling Club Chichester Road, BN25 2DT October until April: Winter Season. Outdoor bowls now finished until April. Short mat bowls in the clubhouse. Weekly whist session. Many themed events. Please enquire about our friendly club. New members welcome. Tel: 01323 892831. Email: honsec@ seafordbowlingclub.co.uk www.seafordbowlingclub.co.uk Seaford Cricket Club Salts Recreation Ground, Park Rd All Stars 8-week cricket programme for boys and girls, 5-8 years. Junior outdoor training. Fri: 6pm-7pm. Under 10s to under 13s. 7pm-8pm.

Under 14s to under 16s. Email: seanwootten@rocketmail.com Senior outdoor training Tues & Thurs: 6.30pm-8pm.

Senior home matches in the Sussex League. Also Sunday and mid-week friendlies.

Email: smithjps@hotmail.com.

New players and beginners welcome.

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

First visit free. Contact June Wood on 01323 895376 or sally1989@tiscali.co.uk Seaford Netball Club Cradle Hill Community Primary School, Lexden Rd Mon: 4.15pm-4.45pm: Shooting Stars U8s (£2.50).

Seaford Head Sports Hall Mon: 5pm-5.30pm: Starlets U10s (£2.50). 5.30pm-6.30pm: Shadows, U12s (£3.50).

6.30pm-7.30pm: Sonics U14s, (£3.50).7.30pm-9pm: Senior team training (£5).

Weds: 7.30pm-9pm: Development U16s and adults for senior entry (£5).

New members welcome. Tel: Clare Flack: 07724 956649 Seaford Rambling Club Various locations A varied programme of walks for active people. For details tel 01323 894370 or www. seaford-rambling-club.org.uk

Seaford Rugby Football Club Salts Recreation Ground, Marine Parade Tues & Thurs: 7 - 9pm.

Recruiting new players for two teams in the Sussex leagues.

Come along or contact Paul Burns on 07732 202208 Seaford Rugby Football Club Junior Training Salts Recreation, Marine Parade Sun: 10.30am -12 noon. Ages ranging from 6 to 16, a friendly but ambitious squad. Come along or tel 07818 438378 Seaford Striders Running Club From Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road Mon & Weds (main night): 7pm. All ages and abilities welcome. www.seafordstriders.org.uk Seaford Traditional Folk Dance Group St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Road Wed: 10.15am-12.15pm. Our repertoire spans over 400 years of pleasurable dancing, with a focus on the 17th century. We welcome anyone interested in joining/visiting us. £4 pw. Tel: 01323 897315 SUP & Fitness Seven Sisters car park, BN25 4AD Sat: 10am. Fitness (on land), £5.11am. SUP Training, £5.

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

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

Tel: 07971 296698 Email: audramarshall@icloud.com Walking Netball Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road, Seaford Mon: 1.45pm - 3pm. Netball but at a walking pace. Anyone can play regardless of age, ability or fitness levels. Join us for a wiggle and a giggle.

Trainers recommended. Call Fran for more info on 07593 019649. Facebook: Seaford Walking Netball. Check out an introduction video on Youtube at: https://youtu.be/ qzQfnv7sFPg.

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Walking Rugby Seaford RFC, The Salts Recreation Ground, Richmond Road Sun: 10am. Fun team game accessible to people of all genders, ages and abilities.

Spectators welcome.

Tel: Andrew Cambridge 07724 240279 Email: seafordwalkingrugby@outlook. com www.seafordrfc.club Wave Leisure Health Walks From Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road Thurs: 10am. Tel: 01323 490011 Wutan Kung Fu & Tai Chi Mercread Youth Centre, Mercread Road Tues: 6-7pm: Family Kung Fu, adults £6, children £4. 7-8pm: Tai Chi, £7 per class or £10 both classes. Tel: 07971 296698 Email: audramarshall@icloud. com Yoga Newhaven Tues: 10am. 60+ yoga 7pm.

Pranayama and meditation.

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

Thurs: 10am. Mixed abilities.

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

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

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

Tel: 07944 785520 Email: karenmoves@gmail.com

Yoga – In Balance Hatha Yoga WI Hall, Claremont Road Tues: 10am - 11.15am and 6pm - 7.15pm. Weds: 7pm8.15pm. Fri: 9-10.15am.

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

Relaxing body and therapeutic sports massages also available.

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

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

1.50pm mixed ability yoga.

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

St Thomas More Church Hall, Sutton Road Thurs: 6.20pm mixed ability yoga.Tel: Catherine 07901 683577. www.facebook. com/purrfectyoga or email c.s.cornish@hotmail.com Yoga – Samtosha Yoga Samtosha Studio, 80 Court Farm Road, Newhaven Weds: 7.30pm, Progressing in Yoga (school-term only) Thurs: 10am - 11.30am. Yoga for mixed abilities. Small group class with British Wheel of Yoga Senior Teacher Trainer Janet Bond. All equipment provided. Monthly sound bath therapy sessions on Weds at 7.30pm & Sun at 2.30pm (max 10 people), £12 per person or £30 for 3 dates. Book in advance. Tel: 01273 512306 Email: samtosha4u@btinternet. com www.samtosha4u.com Yoga – Satyam Yoga Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd Thurs: 10am -11.30am. All levels of ability, beginners welcome. £40 for 5 class pass, valid for 8 weeks or £10 per class drop-in. Tel: 07774 862499. www.satyamyoga.co.uk

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

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

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

Gentle traditional yoga suitable for all. Tel: 07983 622840/01323 892638 Email: seahavenyoga@btinternet.com www.seahavenyoga.co.uk Yoga – Transformation Hatha Yoga St James’ Trust, Blatchington Road Tues: 10am -11.30am.

Bishopstone Village Hall Tues: 6.30pm -8pm.

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

Tel: Susannah 07862 263869 www.breathing-spaces.com Yoga with Therese Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd Mon: 6.30pm - 8pm Weds: 10am - 11.30am Bishopstone Village Hall Thurs: 10.30am - 12 noon St James’ Trust, Blatchington Road Thurs: 7.30pm - 8.45pm All ages welcome. Also regular sound baths and workshops.

Tel Therese on 07515 961327 or email: theresesaunders7@ aol.com Yoga – Yin Yoga with Jacqui St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Thurs: 9.30am - 10.45am.

The Practice Space, Unit 9, Newhaven Market Square Fri: 6pm. A slow and quiet floor-based practice, increasing strength and flexibility while reducing stiffness. Connecting mind and body, helping reduce stress and anxiety. Suitable for all levels. To book or find out more, tel: Jacqui 07816 154644 Email: jacqui.johnston@hotmail. co.uk, or contact The Practice Space on Facebook or at www.thepracticespace.co.uk Zumba with Louise Zumba Fitness: Mercread Youth Club, Seaford Tues & Thurs: 10am-11am.

Shimmy your way to fitness.

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

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

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

All classes £5 or £20 for 5.

Contact Louise 07786 425758, johnlouisecave@gmail.com. www.louisecavefitness.co.uk

Weight loss & Beauty

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

Emma, tel: 07790 214806 The 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan Daytime and evenings: to suit you. Scientifically proven, healthy, nutritious plan with my support and lifetime of experience. For a free consultation, call Linda Walker (Dip Hyp Dist) on 07773 000282.

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

Free private consultation by appointment. Tel 01323 897671 Weight Watchers 60+ Club, Downs Leisure Ctr Sutton Road Mon: 9.45am.

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

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

Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Weds: 5.45pm.

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

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