Seaford Scene May 2019 by Fran Tegg

SEAFORD Scene May 2019 Issue 145

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to the May issue of Seaford Scene, With summer just around the corner, the days are getting longer and the nights shorter – there’s lots to do out and about in Seaford. Seaford Little Theatre is putting on its latest production, The Thrill of Love from Friday 10th to Saturday 18th, see page 18 whilst the SBC Singers perform on Friday 31st, see page 16. How about winning tickets to see Cellophane Flowers at the Barn Theatre this month? Turn to page 19 for competition details. Seaford Cricket Club starts bowling with senior matches, All Stars cricket for 5 to 8 year olds and women’s soft ball cricket, more details on page 79. Cycle Seahaven are out and about (page 69) as is Cycling Without Age (CWA), a wonderful voluntary cycling organisation, see page 26. And if you want more of a free workout, try Seaford’s outdoor Gym at the Salts recreation ground – no excuses now (page 40)! The National Garden Scheme starts this month – see page 128 for a list of the open gardens in Seaford, and continuing the outdoor theme, we have articles from Sussex Wildlife Trust on page 49 and a curious tale about the Lily of the Valley on page 33, and get ready for the Green Show in August, see page 6! All this and so much more in your May issue. Enjoy!

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4 Seaford Splash! 6 Hortsley Supports The Green Show 8 Sing Up! Drink Up! Pub Choir at the Wellington! 8 Citizens Advice 12 Denton Community Challenge 16 Miscellany of Songs with Visiting Singers 17 Concentus Catch-Up 18 Seaford Little Theatre 19 Cellophane Flowers 20 Sussex Arts Collective 21 New Addition to Seaford’s Art Scene 22 Remember Concorde? 24 Seaford Photographic Society 26 Cycling Without Age 29 Seaford Over the Wall Beach Video 33 The Curious Tale of the Lily of the Valley... 36 Scam Awareness 40 A Free Opportunity to Keep Fit 42 St Michael’s, Newhaven 47 Refill Seaford and Newhaven 49 Sussex Wildlife Trust 51 Seaford Striders 53 Plastic Free Seaford’s Big Beach Clean 60 Seaford Stamp & Postcard Club 62 Rotary Club of Seaford 69 Cycle Seahaven 73 Annecy Catholic Primary School 79 Seaford Cricket Club 80 Attention Women Born in the 1950s! 84 Obesity – My Story 87 Seaford Kurlers 90 Forming a Shamanic Group in Seaford 94 Neighbourhood Watch Roundup 101 Newberry Tully 102 Martello Rotary 104 Making Music is Fun! 109 NP&S Lions Club 111 What’s Going On at Clifden House? 112 Downs Development Neighbourhood Voice 114 Inner Wheel Club of Seaford 116 Probus Club of Seaford 119 A View From The Potting Shed 122 Who’s Who in Seaford? 125 Seaford Community Garden 126 Seaford U3A News 128 National Garden Scheme 131 Cupani Garden 135 Seaford Afternoon Flower Club 135 What’s On in Seaford in May? 136 Seaford Music Society 146 Index of Businesses

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

Cinema

Japanese cinema is producing some amazing work, a prime example of which, being shown by Seaford Community Cinema, is Palme d’Or winner Shoplifters (Manbikii Kazoku) (15) (photo left). It is about a group living in poverty so deep that they have to resort to shoplifting to survive. The story relates how they take pity on a small girl and bring her back with them, then find evidence of abuse and decide she must not return. See this beautifully shot drama at the Barn Theatre on Friday 3rd May at 7.30pm. It’s literally high drama on Friday 10th May at 7.30pm when the cinema is screening Oscar Best Documentary Free Solo (12A). Be prepared to sacrifice your fingernails as Alex Honnold tries to become the first person to solo free climb Yosemite’s mighty El Capitan face. On Tuesday 14th May at 7pm the cinema is screening All My Sons, an NT Live production from the Old Vic that stars Sally Field, Bill Pullman, Jenna Coleman and Colin Morgan in Arthur Miller’s blistering play set in 1947 America about a family about to receive a second shattering blow.

Arts@theCrypt

French exchange exhibition Changez d’Art takes place in the Flint Gallery at the Crypt in Church Street from Saturday 4th May until Thursday 9th May, when paintings and sculptures from French and English artists are being shown. Then on Thursday 23rd May, the Flint Gallery and Undercroft will be hosting the work of Valerie Kent and Brian Ixer. Meanwhile, Sussex Arts Collective is holding regularly changing exhibitions in the Studio Gallery. There will also be an Open Mic Poetry evening on 18th May at 7pm, where all poets are invited to read (or perform) their poetry in a warm and friendly

Seaford Little Theatre in Steyne Road is presenting The Thrill of Love from Friday 10th May until Saturday 18th May, matinées only on both Saturdays at 2.30pm, with all other performances at 7.45pm. Written by Amanda Whittington, the play is being directed by Dennis Picott. This gripping drama tells the story of Ruth Ellis, the nightclub manager who in 1955 shot and murdered her womanising lover. She became the last woman to be hanged in Britain. This play explores the truth behind the headlines, romance, obsession and frustration.

Music

The musical month hits some interesting notes on Wednesday 5th May from 7pm with Splash Point Jazz and the Neal Richardson Trio at The View, Seaford Head Golf Club, tickets £10. Next up is Music from the Sofa, local musician and composer Nigel Goss’s band, which is playing its original jazzy sound at St Leonard’s Church at 1pm on Saturday 11th May. The gig is free, with a retiring collection for the church. The Orange Circus Band is taking over the Little Theatre for another of the popular Seaford Sessions events. The foursome – Flash Hearth, Raven, Jessie Moonlight and Sergeant Khan – will be bringing their brand of Celtic, bluegrass, alt-country and indie music to the theatre on Saturday 25th May. The Celtic-Americana band’s roots may be found in Wales, Cornwall, England and Virginia, but they produce a unique, contemporary sound. To book a £10 ticket go to www.seafordsessions.org

Comedy

Michael Fabbri headlines at Comedy Seaford on Friday 17th May, hosted as ever by the irrepressible Julie Jepson, who will be presenting a clutch of funny acts at The View, tickets £10. Email Andrea with your events at andylouhargreaves@ icloud.com by the end of the month prior to publication.

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Hortsley supports The Green show Seaford Contemporary Illustrators & Printmakers (SCIP) is delighted to announce that Hortsley by PegasusLife, an over-60s development in Seaford, is supporting The Green Show. The Green Show is an arts event curated by Seaford Contemporary Illustrators & Printmakers (SCIP), showcasing exclusive new artworks by some of the UK’s top name illustrators, alongside moving image, free workshops and lectures. The Green Show opens to the public on Thursday 15th August at the iconic South Hill Barn on Seaford Head, as part of the 2019 Artwave Festival. In August 2019, Seaford Contemporary Illustrators and Printmakers (SCIP) will be transforming the iconic, disused South Hill Barn on Seaford Head into the largest arts event the area has ever seen. Showcasing exclusive new artworks by some of the UK’s best known illustrators, including Sir Quentin Blake, Paul Thulby, Donna Wilson, Graham Carter, Pippa Dyrlaga, Ruth Green, Paul Farrell and Jane Ormes. The event will explore themes of climate change, plastics in our environment, landscape and nature, through artworks, workshops, moving image and evening lectures. SCIP is proud to offer all children’s workshops free of charge, and the diverse program on offer for The Green Show will be sure to inspire a new generation of creatives. We are also delighted to be joined by Cbeebies presenter Ferne Corrigan, who will be hosting a talk about mini beasts, with Drusillas Zoo bringing along some of their insect residents. Children will then work with Ferne and illustrators Josie Swan and Sally Elford to draw the insects live. Other free Children’s workshops include transforming old clothes into new products with artist Kittie Kipper, and craft workshops with Modern Makers. SCIP will also be offering their

acclaimed free Quiet Zone workshops for children who have special educational needs and struggle in large, noisy and new environments. On two evenings, visitors will be invited to join us for talks by a variety of guests, including zero waste activist Claire Sumners, Sussex Wildlife Trust, See Creatures, Tick Tock Robot and The South Downs National Park. The Green Show has been made possible thanks to the enormous support of the Sussex community through crowdfunding and the support of local businesses. In particular, PegasusLife’s Hortsley team as major sponsors of SCIP and The Green Show. ‘We are absolutely delighted to be working with Hortsley and PegasusLife, who have offered so much of their time and resources in helping make The Green Show a reality. It’s a huge event for the Seaford community and we are delighted that thanks to their support, and that of the many other business in Seaford, we are able to make this event a reality,’ said Alice Carter, SCIP Co-founder. The SCIP team, along with members of the Seaford community, were invited to visit Hortsley this week. Visitors were taken on a tour of the development. ‘Hortsley is absolutely stunning, I adore the midcentury modern design of the communal areas, and the courtyard garden was such a surprise. PegasusLife has really produced a stunning addition to our town here’ said Josie Swan, SCIP Co-founder. The Green Show will open to the public on 15th August – 19th August then, 22nd – 25th August. Workshops and lectures can be booked online through www.wearescip.co.uk from early May 2019. Early bird booking is available for crowdfunding donors, visit www.wearescip.co.uk/justgiving for more information.

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Sing Up! Drink Up! PUB CHOIR at the Wellington!

songs like Proud Mary, Stuck in the Middle with You, Driftaway, and many more fun classics. Perfect for clearing your Monday Blues – you’re gonna love it.

Starting on Monday 29th April 2019 a brand new venture is coming to the Wellington Pub on Steyne Road. The choir will be raising funds for the Youth Counselling Project and promoting the best of times! Everyone is welcome – everyone can sing – even the friend who insists they can’t, they can! Why confine your dulcet tones to the shower? No experience necessary, the pub choir learns everything by ear – just bring your voice and they’ll do the rest!

Citizens Advice

Singing? In a pub? With your mates? Go on then!

Learn a brand new song each week in 2/3 part harmony and jam out with a guitarist as you enjoy a drink with friends. This craze started in Australia and has now spread across the world! They’ll be covering

SINGING FOR FUN For adults of all ages and abilities Like to sing for the sheer joy of it? ...then join us each week for a time of musical fun!

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Tickets can be purchased in advance from www.thearchwaygroup.com/pub-choir for £8.50 or £10 on the door. A percentage of the revenue will be donated to the Youth Counselling Project. Call 01323 897590 for more details.

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Lewes District Citizens Advice launched its new Help to Claim service for Universal Credit on 1st April 2019. The service is available face to face, by phone and web chat, supporting clients from the start of the Universal Credit application process through until they receive their first payment. Our adviser will help with setting up an email address or bank account and help you complete the application form. To access the service, drop into any of our offices across the district during opening hours or call 0800 144 8444 and you will get advice on how to proceed with your claim. The web chat service will be available through the Citizens Advice self-help website. As well as help in our offices we will also have someone in Lewes Jobcentre every Monday morning and the Newhaven Jobcentre every Thursday morning, where Citizens Advice and Jobcentre staff will work together to make sure the claim process is as straightforward as possible. If money is tight and you would like to apply for an advance payment until the first payment comes through, we can help you set this up and discuss how the repayments will work so that you don’t leave yourself short of money while the loan is being paid off.

For information and advice, call us on 03444 111444, visit one of our offices in Newhaven, Lewes or Seaford or check out our website www.lewesdistrictcab.org.uk for further details.

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Denton Community Challenge

Saturday 8th June 2019 Every year for the last 7 years, on a sunny afternoon in June, a dedicated team of volunteers and the Denton Community Challenge Committee transform the Avis Road Recreation ground in the village of Denton, near Newhaven, into an amazing family fun event with a sporting theme. The format of the day is very simply all about giving the children a taste of sporting activities and challenges for a small nominal fee. The activities are provided by local sporting groups and charities, and the children can take part in as many activities as they like by purchasing a score card. Afterwards they are awarded a certificate and rosette for their efforts.

Plants galore A spring plant sale, always a big attraction, will be held at St Peter’s Church in Belgrave Road, Seaford, on Saturday 11th May, from 10am to 12 noon. There will be a wide variety of plants available; annuals, perennials and vegetables (weather permitting, of course). Tea, coffee and cakes will be on sale, along with a collection of cards for all occasions at very reasonable prices. Everyone is very welcome.

The event has grown year on year, with over 60 stalls and attractions taking part in 2018. The 2019 event, called ‘Let’s Score’, is on Saturday 8th June from 1pm to 5pm and already looks like it is going to be bigger and better than last year, with the committee wondering if they are going to need a bigger field! The day is not principally about fundraising; it provides a fun and inclusive day for families to enjoy and also raises awareness of the many sporting groups in our locality. This year, in honour of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the opening ceremony will be performed by Newhaven Football Club ladies, along with performances by Denton School choir, maypole dancers and our local VIPs. A full arena timetable will be published nearer the time. There will be all the usual fête attractions, including a wide variety of stalls, bouncy castle and a licenced bar, plus a BBQ kindly provided by the local 2nd Denton & South Heighton Scouts. Teas, coffees and delicious cakes will be on sale in the hall, where you can also browse around the craft fair selling locally made arts, crafts and produce. The Grand Raffle will be drawn later in the afternoon and the whole day finishes with a huge Tug of War! Please check out the website for all the latest news – www.dentonchallenge.co.uk – and look out for fundraising events before the Challenge. Denton Community Challenge is organised by a committee made up of Denton Church, Denton School FADS (PTA), and the James Daniels Memorial Foundation and is run by local volunteers. Photos from top Tug of War; maypole dancing. Please recycle this magazine when you have finished with it.

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miscellany of songs with visiting singers

Friday 31st May 2019

SBC Singers, based at Seaford Baptist Church, are well known for singing for both Church events and in concerts of popular songs. Their next concert will be a new venture, welcoming a visiting Choir from Germany.

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concentus catch-up

Concentus returned to rehearsals at the beginning of January having enjoyed a highly successful Christmas season. The Christmas concerts were very well received by the ever growing audiences; the choir sang – by invitation – at the ‘soft’ opening of the Beacon Centre, and at Eastbourne’s Christmas market, and carol sang around Eastbourne’s Old Town. The bad weather at Seaford Christmas Magic meant that there were no facilities for cover or electricity, so very reluctantly the choir was unable to provide its regular performance. Concentus’ chosen charity, the JPK Project, benefitted from collections at their Christmas events by over £1,000. The start of rehearsals saw a pleasing influx of new members for Concentus, all of whom were warmly welcomed and well supported to settle in and ‘to pick up the ropes’. They join a vibrant choir of very friendly people who are receiving more and more invitations

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to sing at events and special occasions – at the opening of the refurbished Congress Theatre on 24th March and on 13th April they travelled to the Pavilion Theatre in Worthing, singing with Aled Jones – as well as having their own spot on the programme! Faryl Smith (Britain’s Got Talent finalist) and Classical Reflection (BBC1’s The Voice) also performed – an exciting experience for the choir, with money raised there going to the Chestnut Tree House charity. There are more engagements in the pipeline, including singing with the internationally renowned Soprano Lesley Garrett at the Hippodrome Theatre, Eastbourne, on Thursday 18th July. For Concentus’ summer concerts this year new ground is being broken by teaming up with the Lewes, Glynde and Beddingham Brass (LGBB) – a very well-regarded and successful band of concert standard musicians. Choir and band will join for some numbers and also perform separately, giving audiences two highly entertaining experiences for the price of one! Concentus has an interesting and varied concert programme on offer including: the energising song The Greatest Show from The Greatest Showman’, sung by Hugh Jackman at beginning and end of the 2017 musical film based on the life of P T Barnum and his Barnum and Bailey Circus; songs including Masquerade from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera, which opened in London in 1986 and is still running; a short medley from Schönberg’s Miss Saigon, set in the 1970s during the Vietnam war; and singers and band come together to perform all-time favourite music by Rodgers & Hammerstein. There is a trip down ‘Memory Lane’with songs including Singin’ in the Rain, Good Morning, Good Morning, and We’re Off to See the Wizard from an MGM medley; and the hauntingly beautiful Goin’ Home adapted from the Largo from Dvorak’s New World Symphony. All this and more, not forgetting LGBB’s programme which is sure to include well-known and loved pieces. You really won’t want to miss this one so note down the dates – Seaford on 15th June at the Baptist Church, Belgrave Road, and in St Saviour’s, South Street, Eastbourne, on 22nd June, both commencing at 7pm. Details will be advertised nearer the dates and will be on the website at www.concentus-sings.com.

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Seaford little theatre Seaford Little Theatre presents ‘The Thrill of Love’ by Amanda Whittington, Friday 10th May until Saturday 18th May. Both Saturday performances will be matinée only, starting at 2.30pm. Evening performances start at 7.45pm.Tickets are available from Redgolds, the opticians in Broad Street, Seaford. The Thrill of Love tells the story of Ruth Ellis, a nightclub hostess and the last person to be hanged in Britain. Director Dennis Piccott was keen to present the play because it looks behind the lurid headlines to the truth motivating the various characters including, of course, Ruth herself: ‘Something very different,’ he says. ‘Rehearsals have gone well and we are delighted to welcome into the cast three actors new to Seaford’.

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cellophane flowers – the beatles revisited Singer/guitarist Alex Eberhard leads the All Things Must Pass Orchestra, an established 10-piece band dedicated to the works of George Harrison. Now Alex joins forces with two talented singers, Lucy Pickering and Rachel Myer, to explore the timeless Lennon/McCartney catalogue alongside some of Harrison’s compositions stripped down and unplugged. The musicians share a genuine passion for the music of the Liverpool quartet, and interpret the Beatles’ work in a new and refreshing way focusing on the lush vocal harmonies accompanied by a single

guitar. When the trio begins to sing the first lines of ‘Nowhere Man’, the emotional impact of hearing the words of World’s finest pop band is immediate. Expect to hear early Beatles songs such as ‘From Me To You’ and ‘I Feel Fine’, all the way through to later classics from Abbey Road such as ‘Because’, ‘Something’ and ‘Here Comes The Sun,’ as well as many gems in between. The songs aren’t performed in chronological order, so it might well be that at one moment you find yourself humming along to Michelle and in the next you will be taken Across The Universe.

“Masterful musicianship and stunning singing” John Bowman, 2018

Named ‘Cellophane Flowers’, after a line in the song ‘Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds’, they made their debut at last year’s Brighton Fringe Festival and Festival Of Chichester – two sell-out shows that were rapturously received. They are now putting their show on the road, and embarking on a mini tour of Sussex. On Saturday, 22nd June, Cellophane Flowers will be performing at The Barn Theatre, Seaford. The show starts at 7.30pm. Doors open at 7pm and tickets are available at Seaford Tourist Information Centre: 01323 897426 or online at cellophaneflowers.co.uk. Not just for Beatles fans, but anyone who appreciates good music. A splendid time is guaranteed for all… Photo: The Cellophane Flowers (from left to right): Rachel Myer, Lucy Pickering and Alex Eberhard.

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sussex arts collective:

Collections Three

10am - 4pm (Mon - Sat, closed Weds), 12 noon - 3pm (Sun), Saturday 27th April - Thursday 23rd May, Crypt Gallery, 23 Church Street, Seaford During March and April the Sussex Arts Collective opened their month-long exhibitions at the Crypt Gallery. Visitors were treated to high quality yet affordable work in a range of styles and media. In addition, they staged three tutored sessions, entitled WORKSHOP, led by textile artist Jackie Bennett and ceramic sculptor Liza Morton. In May COLLECTIONS THREE sees another fresh selection of unique handcrafted work created by artists and craftspeople from across the county. The WORKSHOP series continues with Seaford weaver Franziska Wieser demonstrating the intricacies in creating one of her exquisite scarves. As a way of getting to know the Collective’s diverse artists and craftspeople, here is the first in a number of spotlights on its members.

Dr Frances Geesin

One the most distinguished makers in COLLECTIONS THREE will be Dr Frances Geesin; Frankie to her friends. Exhibiting with the group since 2015, her distinctive jewellery and bowls employ processes of electroplating fabrics, natural and found objects such as ginkgo leaves, sycamore seeds and even recycled sackcloth with silver and copper. Studying at West Sussex College of Art in 1959, she obtained a National Diploma in painting with woven textiles additional. Winning the Portrait Prize and a bursary, she continued at the Royal College of Art in Woven Textiles. This led her to travel by land via Russia to Japan where she worked in traditional Kimono factories. Later she worked closely with designers

making machine-knitted costumes for stage, dance and the BBC, producing creations for productions such as: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Doctor Who, Darling Buds of May, Miss Saigon and Les Miserables. There follows a PhD research project in ‘Chemical Setting Techniques with Special Emphasis on Electrodeposition’ at The Royal College of Art, where she became a Senior Research Fellow. In 2003 Frances gained an Arts Foundation Fellowship. With her husband Ron Geesin they made a sound and light Interactive textile work for the Science Museum in London entitled ‘Tri-Aura’. She was a consultant for Philips Research; collaborated with Brunel University into Conductive Fibre Research and was appointed, and remained until 2010, Senior Research Fellow of the London College of Fashion. During this period she developed electroplating techniques for expressive purposes, which led her to exhibiting work in a number of leading venues around the world. In 1995 she was commissioned to produce an electroplated fibre box for the late HRH Princess Margaret. For many years Frances and her composer husband Ron (known for his work with early Pink Floyd amongst others, and for his collection of adjustable spanners which spawned his fine book on their history) have lived just outside Heathfield. They both continue to work tirelessly from their studios at home. Her display at the Crypt is merely a snapshot of her extensive range of work and well worth investigating further. For information regarding COLLECTIONS exhibitions, WORKSHOP sessions and Frances Geesin contact info@sussexartscollective.com or see websites www. sussexartscollective.com, www.thecryptgallery.com, www.francesgeesin.com. Works by Frances Geesin from top: sycamore necklaces; copper bowl; ‘And then’; Sussex Arts Collective member, Dr Frances Geesin.

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SEAFORD MUSEUM and HERITAGE SOCIETY Wednesday May 8th at 7:30pm "Sussex Suffragettes" At the Little Theatre An illustrated talk by Kevin Gordon Members £2 - Non-members £5

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Summer Opening Times Wednesdays and Saturdays: 2pm to 4pm Sundays & Bank Holidays: 11am to 4pm Group visits are available at other times by appointment. Archives are open on the first Sunday afternoon of each month. Tel: 01323-898222

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new addition to seaford’s art scene In August 2016 Sue and Malcolm Davidson moved into their new home, 21 Church Street, Seaford, and started planning to convert the ground floor into a studio and art gallery. This involved planning permission, change of use, an archeological survey – due to being in Seaford’s conservation area – and a long wait for their very special builder to be available. But now – much encouraged after a brilliantly successful trial opening during Artwave last year – Sue and Malcolm are preparing Studio + for the first show of their very first season, starting on June 6th 2019. Watch for more details here and on www.studioplusgallery.com, Facebook and Instagram. To advertise in Seaford Scene please call 01273 710793 or email fran@seafordscene.co.uk

REMEMBER CONCORDE? ‘Come Fly with Me’ was the invitation of a popular song performed by Frank Sinatra, and its theme is linked with the next in the series of East Blatchington Lectures, on Tuesday 7th May. The subject is one of the most famous of all aircrafts, Concorde. And the speaker is John Hutchinson, who was one of the men who actually flew it. Concorde was the supersonic passenger airliner that was operated from 1976 until 2003, and had a maximum speed over twice the speed of sound. For the technically minded, this is Mach 2.04 (1,354 mph or 2,180 km/h at cruise altitude). Photo c/o www.concordesst.com.

The plane, which throughout its time attracted attention from the ground whenever it flew overhead, had seating for 92 to 128 passengers. First flown in 1969, Concorde entered service in 1976 and continued flying for the next 27 years. It is one of only two supersonic transports to have been operated commercially; the other is the Sovietbuilt Tupolev Tu-144, which was only in service for a short time, from 1977 to 1978. This high-flying lecture will be at St Peter’s Church Hall in Belgrave Road, Seaford, starting at 2.30pm, and is open to everyone. Tickets, which include refreshments and some of the best cakes in town, are £7, available from Newberry Tully estate agents at 53 Church Street, Seaford.

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Seaford Photographic Society March was a very busy month for the club with five competitions, an evening of videos, and an interclub competition. Dave Mason came down from Canterbury to judge our first two competitions, on the subjects of Street Photography and Symmetry. Dave is a great photographer who takes pleasure in finding the extraordinary in the ordinary on city streets. Jack Taylor’s photo of New York life was a classic piece of street photography and deservedly took first place, with Peter Cavanagh and Colin Bell 2nd and 3rd. Congratulations to Janice Hewitt, who took both first and second prizes in the Symmetry competition.

amount of lightening and darkening of specific areas in post-processing (known as dodging and burning), as would have been done in the darkroom back in film camera days. Colin Mitchell’s waterfall image took 2nd place and Steve Hewitt was 3rd.

The Architecture Print competition, judged by David Eastley, was won this year by Chris Dawson with a photo of the medieval undercroft at the Crypt Gallery in Seaford. This was actually a panorama of 6 images stitched together in Lightroom. Jack Taylor took 2nd place with another of his New York images – a stunning monochrome of the World Trade Center Interior. Gary Carter took the third place prize. David also judged the Photo Story competition, for 6 individual photos mounted on one sheet. This was won by Kevin Smoker with a series of images of the recent super blood wolf moon, taken over a period of two hours on a very cold night – that’s dedication for you!

Last but not least was an inter-club competition between SPS and Eastbourne Fisherman’s Camera Club. It was great to see so many fellow photography enthusiasts come over to Seaford for the evening from Eastbourne and, despite not winning overall, I think they enjoyed the experience of visiting another club.

The 32 entries in Landscape Print competition were judged by our old friend Glyn Bareham LRPS CPAGB and it was again won by Chris Dawson with a black and white woodland scene. This image had had a fair

Tim King presented an evening of videos, mainly by landscape photographers, which are available to watch online. These are very professionally produced and show just how much work some photographers go to in order to capture that perfect landscape shot. The selection of images for the regional KCPA Annual Exhibition was held in March at Detling, near Maidstone. Several SPS members had images accepted and some also won awards, details of which will be in next month’s newsletter. If you want to see the photos on display, the exhibition is now on at Creek Creative in Faversham and runs until 12th May.

We are now approaching the end of the season so, if you are thinking of joining, this is your last chance to drop in and see what we are all about until we resume in September. The final two meetings are on the 10th and 17th May, starting at 7.45pm, with people arriving from 7pm, at the Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane, Seaford, BN25 1PU. Photos (from top): Jackson Falls by Colin Mitchell; Cityscape by Janice Hewitt; World Trade Center Interior NYC by Jack Taylor; Sunlight in the Woods by Chris Dawson.

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cycling without age Cycling Without Age (CWA) is a voluntary organisation which started in 2012 in Copenhagen and has since spread to 30 countries worldwide. It was initially to give the isolated elderly the opportunity to get out into their local environment and reconnect with their community. Many chapters (including us) have expanded this idea to include isolated people of all ages. Isolation can be caused by age, infirmity, disability or even financial difficulty. Seaford chapter have two trishaws, named in homage to the CWA roots in Copenhagen. The Little

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Mermaid and The Ugly Duckling are being seen more often in Seaford as the weather improves. We now have 18 trained pilots, with another 10 awaiting training. We would love to have even more. The more pilots, the more rides can be delivered to the isolated community in Seaford. There is no minimum time commitment, just as and when the pilots have a few hours to spare. For insurance purposes pilots must be over 18 years old. The trishaws have electric motor assistance so there is no need to be an athlete. The oldest known pilot is 87 years old! Volunteers (or requests for rides) can make contact via our Facebook page (Cycling Without Age â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Seaford Chapter) or by texting 07596 734170 (phone is not constantly monitored). We have created fledgling relationships with a couple of residential care settings but are keen for more. Also we would like to create relationships with charities or community groups who provide other services for people who can be described as isolated. Remember that, in some circumstances, a person can still be isolated even when living with their family or in a group setting. The number of rides we have given has risen substantially, particularly over the warm period in February. We have some new pilots who have been able to give their time freely. This has helped our presence on the promenade and beyond. I have recently taken out our oldest passenger so far (99 years old) and am waiting on a spell of good weather to improve that as we have a 103-year-old on the books.

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The Curious Tale of Lily Of The Valley and the Monstrous Serpent Lily of the valley is a garden plant loved both for its pretty, nodding flowers and its wonderful scent. But did you know it’s also a native wild flower associated with a curious Sussex legend?

Monstrous serpent:

An ancient myth tells how Sussex was invaded by a terrifying serpent, which devastated the countryside. According to a medieval chronicle: ‘Monstrous serpents were seen in the country of the Southern Angles that is called Sussex’. Luckily, a holy monk, St Leonard, was on hand and set out to fight the monster. St Leonard killed the beast, but was wounded during the long battle. He was such a pure and holy man that as his blood fell to the ground the droplets transformed into pure white flowers – lily of the valley.

St Leonard’s Forest:

And if you don’t believe me, St Leonard’s Forest – where the holy monk fought his monster – still exists. It’s a short journey from here, between Horsham and Crawley. This time of year you can even visit and see lily of the valley in flower – the descendants of St Leonard’s blood!

How to grow lily of the valley: The Latin name for lily of the valley is Convallaria majalis, and ‘majalis’ means ‘flowering in May’. If you want to grow lily of the valley it can be difficult to establish, but once it gets going it will thrive on neglect and bring pleasure year after year. Buy a potted plant rather than a dried ‘crown’, or root, as lily of the valley hates to dry out. Likewise, if a friend gives you a piece of lily of the valley to plant, make sure you get it in the ground as soon as possible.

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Lily of the valley is a wild flower native to Britain and Europe. I learned about the legend of lily of the valley and other fascinating wild flower stories at a Sussex Wildlife Trust course led by expert Bruce Middleton. Sussex Wildlife Trust holds regular talks and workshops across the county – to find out more visit: www. sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk. Margery Diamand runs gardening courses and writes about gardening at www.howdoesyourgardengrow.co.uk. Photos (top to bottom): A monstrous serpent; Lily of the valley Convallaria majalis.

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Seaford Rotary and their Business Partners are pleased to reproduce a series of monthly extracts from the Little Book of Big scams originally compiled by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and made available by the Metropolitan and Sussex Police. These extracts should be seen as a general guide to many scams currently operating in the UK, and have been included in Seaford Scene to increase your awareness of these scams and show you some easy steps that you can take to protect yourselves and others. Scams target people of all ages, backgrounds and income levels. One of the best ways to fight the scammers is to take steps to prevent yourself from being caught out in the first place. Do not be embarrassed to report a scam. Because the scammers are cunning and clever there is no shame in being deceived. By reporting you will make it more difficult for the scammers to deceive others. If you want to stay on top of scams and up to date about crime prevention advice, visit Sussex Police web site where you can learn of current information on different types of scam, new scam stories, alerts and advice.

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Seaford Town Council are you making the most of a free opportunity to keep fit? Keeping fit and healthy at any time of the year is obviously very important for all ages. As the better weather is approaching, Seaford Town Council has completed a refurbishment of the outdoor gym equipment in The Salts to give adults an opportunity to increase their fitness – and enjoy some fresh air at the same time. Shape up on the body twister, take up the challenge of the pull down or jump on a space walker – fitness can certainly be fun as well as healthy! There’s a total of six different pieces of equipment to try, each designed to work different muscle groups. Councillor Linda Wallraven commented, ‘The outdoor gym at The Salts is a wonderful facility for Seaford residents and it’s great to see so many adults using it to improve their fitness.’ Combine a couple of circuits of the gym with a walk or run along Seaford’s fabulous promenade for a sense of real achievement. More senior residents may just wish to follow the one- or four-mile walk illustrated

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2020 will mark the 900th anniversary since the beginnings, in AD1120, of Christian worship in a church building in Mecinge/ Meeching/Newhaven. The current congregation at St Michael’s has been dreaming and planning how we might celebrate this significant anniversary. We are in discussion with various individuals and bodies representing different interests in Newhaven so that we might make the celebration a town affair as well as a church affair. Our task in the next few months is to finalise a ‘celebration plan’ for 2020. Some of the ideas we have been developing include exhibitions showing the role of church-in-community

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summer is coming: refill seaford and newhaven May should be bringing better weather and our thoughts turn to high days and holidays. We recently travelled through Gatwick and were able to refill once we had passed through security. There were walkers at our hotel and I was amazed to see many did not know you could do this so had not brought their refillables with them. I lent mine out to some young Londoners and an older couple who had not heard of the Refill revolution either. They have now! I was heartened to see another young woman bring her Chillys bottle to breakfast every morning though. Easy Jet has now introduced a fill your own coffee cup scheme for a 50p reduction which is a start on their plastic-ridden flights. We know travelling is a key factor for people buying single-use bottled water. A recent survey revealed that 42 per cent of people buy bottled water at the airport, 36 per cent purchased water when at service stations and travelling long distances by car, and 29 per cent when travelling by train and bus. That equates to MILLIONS of single-use plastic bottles purchased. We are delighted that the Campaigner Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall is championing #refillontheroad and asking service stations for a Refill and to join the Refill revolution. Please ask when you next make a stop at one. We will feature in his new TV Show ‘War on Plastic’. I am still seeing people buying so many plastic bottles of water when I go to our local supermarket which is very dispiriting. Did you know that to produce a one- litre bottle of water uses up SEVEN litres of water and over one of oil. Please talk to friends and family because tap water saves so much of our valuable resources and also your money. This year 23rd March to 23rd April was the Great British Spring Clean, when organised litter picks took place all over the country. Tons of plastic bottles were amongst the rubbish collected. Like many of you I

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And they’re back! I still don’t know how they do it – but each spring they do! Our migrant birds have crossed deserts, seas and mountains and avoided starvation, storms and Maltese hunters! Now they’re back home in Seaford to tell us that it’s time for summer to begin. Around the town you’ll see Swallows and Swifts swooping, and from a hedgerow you’ll hear the scratchy song of the Common Whitethroat celebrating his successful return from Senegal. On the cropped chalk grassland at Seaford Head you’ll find freshly emerged butterflies like the diminutive Dingy Skipper and Grizzled Skipper (photo left)fighting amongst the trefoil and thyme. These butterflies may be small, but they are certainly feisty and after setting up a territory they will defend it by chasing off anything that flies past. We will be looking out for birds, butterflies and other wildlife on a special walk at Seaford Head on 8th May. Meet at the car park next to South Hill Barn at 10am.

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Seaford Striders striders shine at the hastings half marathon Seaford Striders were greeted with a sunny skies and an even warmer welcome at the Hastings Half Marathon. Around 3,000 runners turned out from Sussex and across the globe to take part in the 35th edition of the popular road race, which is voted one of the best in the country by both Men’s Running and Women’s Running magazines. The Hastings race is well supported by runners, with a route that’s lined with the town’s residents, who entertain and cheer on competitors with music, banners and some very welcome fresh orange segments. The race is organised by Hastings Runners and is expected to raise an estimated £250,000 for charities and good causes.

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Seaford Rotary Club’s ninth Seaford Young Musician of the Year competition was held on 9th March at Seaford Baptist Church, before a large appreciative audience made up mainly of parents and friends. The 18 competitors were aged between 11 and 17 and divided into three groups, Vocal Soloists, Instrumental Soloists, and Ensembles. It was good to see every competitor standing up on the stage and presenting themselves confidently and, apparently, without any sign of nervousness. It was also very encouraging to find a strong contingent of eleven year olds taking part. The eighteen acts ranged from classics to pop and left the judges with the difficult task of finding winners in the three groups as well as choosing an overall winner from the soloists who would receive the Colin Seymour Shield and be invited to be our representative in the District Finals in the Spring of 2020. Our judges, Pat White, Margaret Darwall-Smith and Andrew Daniels, managed to select the very best from the high standard of entrants with the following result: Overall winner and winner of the Instrumental Soloist group – Esther Clay. Winner of the Vocal Soloist – Blubelle Brinkmann. Winner of the Ensemble group – Seaford Baroque. In recognition of the high standard achieved by some of the younger players, two prizes, recognising their potential, were given to Elena Basarabeanu (Instrumental), and Seaford Primary Twin Strings, Amy and Philip Huebbe-Nelson (Ensemble).

The prizes and certificates were presented by the Mayor of Seaford, Councillor Linda Wallraven, and Vice President of the Rotary Club of Seaford, Keith Ross. The standard of entries was high, and the audience was treated to a joyful display of musical talent. The Rotary Club of Seaford would like to thank all the contestants, the judges, Seaford Baptist Church and its sound technician and the ladies of Seaford Inner Wheel who served the interval refreshments. We look forward to the 2020 competition!

Young Writer Presentation Evening The annual Rotary Young Writer Presentation Evening attended by hopeful young writers, their parents, teachers and invited guests took place on Monday 11th March at Seaford Head School’s Steyne Road site. Each competing primary school submitted the best four pieces of prose or poetry written by their Year 6 students chosen by their teachers for entry into the competition. The entries were considered by a panel of independent judges, Giles Paley-Phillips, a local author of children’s books, Ben Messer, senior English teacher at Seaford Head school and Mary Young, a retired primary headteacher. The theme selected this year was ‘My Inspiration’, which certainly touched the fuse of creativity amongst the students. The standard of the work produced by the students was very high. All twelve entrants fully merited the certificates presented to them by Young Mayor Dominic Avey. The judges read and commented upon the three prize-winning entries before Rotarian Michael Allen, who chaired proceedings, asked Seaford Mayor Councillor Linda Wallraven to present the certificates and cash prizes to the winners. The names of the prize winners were announced in reverse order. Third prize was awarded to Freddie Jarvis from Cradle Hill Primary School, and second

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prize to Aimee Barrett from Annecy Catholic Primary School. The overall winner was Ayla Graham from Seaford Primary School and her delightful poem will be entered into the Rotary District competition which will be judged in April. All of the students are to be congratulated for taking part in this creative and somewhat demanding competition, and we hope that they gain greatly from the experience.

Young Artist Entries in the Young Artist competition were received from pupils in five schools. The judges (Richard K. Potter and Rotarian Alan Wagstaffe) had a difficult task as the standard was very high. The judges decided that each entrant deserved to be awarded a Certificate of Commendation. President Steven Willox with Youth Committee chair Paul Vaesen arranged a programme of visits to attend school assemblies to present certificates and prizes to those who had been judged to have won their category or had been judged second and third. On 1st March, a visit to Roedean Moira House saw 1st prize presented to three students in their categories: l 7- 10 years – Daisy Robinson l 11- 13 years – Stephanie Vieira l 14 – 18 years – Alexandra Lee On 11th March, Chyngton School was visited to award first prize in the under 7 years category to Isla Robinson.

Young Photographer of the Year This year 20 entries across the age ranges were received for the Rotary Young Photographer of the Year 2019. Each entrant submitted three photos on this year’s subject ‘Beauty in Nature’. On 7th February Rotarians Paul Vaesen and Jim Anderson from the Youth Services Committee met with Barry Trigwell of Fotobox to carry out the difficult job of judging the entries. The winner in the 11-13 age group was Alice Granea from Seaford Head School, who entered two floral

photographs and a photo of a dog enjoying himself in the countryside. First prize in the 14-18 age group went to Frankie Day of St John’s School, Seaford. This is the first time that St John’s had entered any of our competitions and Frankie had submitted photographs taken in the school grounds off Firle Road. Congratulations to all 20 youngsters who took part, they presented an excellent selection of photographs. Our thanks go to Barry Trigwell and Fotobox for their continued support for the competition.

Bluebell Walk and Farm Trail The Rotary Club of Seaford is pleased to announce that on Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd May 2019 it will be running and providing the refreshments at the Bluebell Walk at Bates Green Farm, Tye Hill Road, Arlington, Polegate, BN6 6SH. In early May, a carpet of bluebells and other woodland flowers should be able to be viewed in warm, sunny and dry weather. We look forward to seeing you; come and enjoy a relaxing bluebell woodland stroll. Homemade refreshments will be available throughout the day. For further information, see www.bluebellwalk. co.uk. Rotary Club of Seaford, which meets Wednesday lunchtime at Seaford Golf Club, welcomes new members. For more information contact us on www.seafordrotary.org.uk/contact.php. Photos oppposite page (l-r) Mayor of Seaford, Councillor Linda Wallraven, presenting ensemble Seaford Baroque with their prize; the 12 Young Writer finalists with young Mayor Dominic Avey (2nd from left) and Deputy Young Mayor James Jenkins (1st from right). Photos this page (from top): Frankie Day being presented with his prize by President Steven Willox; competitors from Roedean Moira House showing their entries with President Steven Willox, Paul Vaesen and Tony Lees.

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Strava is a mobile app that many cyclists, runners and other athletes use to map routes, check mileage and timings, as well as speed and average speed. It’s a great tool to help improve performance. Strava also sets challenges – last April’s challenge, Ride Every Day. One of our members encouraged everyone to take up the April challenge and two members, Jenny and Donna, really took to it – continuing to ride every day after April had come and gone. Throughout heatwaves, rain, gales and snow, they kept going – for a full 365 days! I spoke to Jenny and Donna to find out the highs and lows, and what kept them going.

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I enjoyed the challenge of riding every day in April, we had some great weather in the summer and then I noticed on Strava that Jenny was still riding. There was a record number of club rides last year, which helped me to get out and keep going. Some members had noticed we were still riding and joked about how long it would last, so we got together to see if we could ride the whole year – without telling anyone our plans. It was not all plain sailing (or cycling!). Throughout the winter and when it rained, we would get so wet but we would just have to laugh about it. I found cycling into the wind really hard. I struggled through Christmas trying to ensure I got out without neglecting the family, and some days it would be really late when work and other commitments had to take priority. There have been some fantastic highs from completing this challenge – my fitness levels have increased dramatically. I’ve progressed from riding a geared bike to a single speed, and I’ve seen more of the South Downs and surrounding beautiful countryside than I ever would have seen had I not been out on my bike. The encouragement I have found within the Club, and especially from Jenny and my family, has been beyond amazing. I have become a better cyclist and learnt to maintain and fix my own bike. Jenny and I finished the year together – riding home from a party in the

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to Shoulder etc, also campaigning against the changes. The difference between ours and other groups is that WASPIs are not campaigning against the equalisation of the state pension age but about the profoundly unjust way in which it was implemented. It is important to bear in mind that retired women receive 40 per cent less retirement income compared to men due to a number of factors i.e. caring responsibilities (children, elderly relatives), it was legal to ban women from joining private pension schemes if they were married or worked part time, working in sectors where pension provisions were less prevalent, they did not enter ‘pensionable work’ in large numbers until the 1980s, those that did join a company pension scheme never earned equal pay and therefore their pension pots were smaller, many were advised to pay reduced married women’s National Insurance contributions as they were told that they could rely on their husbands’ pension payments etc – disastrous for those women who were then separated or divorced later. Women have been treated unfairly all their lives and for the Government to say that these changes have been made in the name of equality is, frankly, laughable. Paul Lewis, BBC’s financial journalist, says that an estimated £400bn has been taken from the National Insurance fund by successive governments, and it seems that 1950s women are paying the bulk of the price for this. Michael Mansfield QC and his legal team consider that what the Government has done is unlawful and he has been granted a Judicial Review, which will take place on 5th and 6th June 2019. Lewes WASPIs have been extremely active over the past few months and you may have seen them demonstrating on A Roads recently to raise awareness of our campaign. Men have also joined as they are having to deal with a loss of approximately £45,000 joint income and are now having to support their wives/partners financially. Our group has grown from 33 last year to 90 currently, although there are estimated to be around 5,000 – 6,000 women in the Lewes constituency who have been affected. Lewes is a marginal seat – the election was won by approximately 5,500 votes. The majority of our members reside in Seaford, and we have members from Lewes, Newhaven and surrounding areas. To join the group, or find our more information, please email me at: Leweswaspi@yahoo.com Janet Blackman, Local Co-ordinator, Lewes WASPI Group

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Seaford Bowling Club Chichester Road, Seaford, BN25 2DT 01323 892831

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Seaford Bowling Club is a private club established 1912. We offer outdoor bowling at all levels from April to October and Short Mat bowling in the club house during the Winter. We enjoy many social events, Themed meals, Bingo, whist, quiz evenings with licensed bar. Stalls at Spring Fayre Home made cakes, jams, books, raffle, tombola. Please come and try outdoor bowls with our fully qualified coaches, equipment provided please wear flat shoes.

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Obesity – My Story I’ve just got back from a few weeks in Goa. The first thing I did was to turn the radio on and listen to the news. The very first item was about obesity and the fact it is linked to 12 different cancers in the body. Of course, there are other causes of cancer like smoking and sunbathing. I have had a melanoma removed from my face directly caused by sunbathing. Nowadays I wear a hat, sun glasses and sun cream when I sit in the sun. Who wouldn’t take these precautions when they know how to prevent it? So why was every person around the pool overweight – yet still eating and drinking to excess when they know that they are heading for diabetes or cancer and an early death? I look back to the time when I was overweight. I was frantic and felt I had tried everything to lose weight, every diet club I went to helped me lose weight and then gradually I would put it back on, gaining more weight than I’d lost in the first place. Then I got desperate and tried hypnosis, no luck there. I moved on to acupuncture and had metals stuck in my ear, that lasted all of a day before falling out. I was too much of a coward for liposuction or stomach stapling. Besides I’d heard that didn’t work either. In fact, nothing worked! I was resigned to buying tents that fitted nowhere and being spurned by a slim society. Then one day in the paper I read a report about a very famous singer who had lost a lot of weight. The press merely reported that she was a regular attendee of a meeting in Chelsea. It took me a few years and more desperation about my weight to discover her secret. She was attending meetings of Overeaters Anonymous. These meetings are held all over the UK. They are selfhelp groups which exist through voluntary contributions, they are non-profit-making organisations run by overeaters themselves. With their help I lost the weight and have kept it off for nearly six years now. I take the Overeaters Anonymous programme of recovery with me wherever I go (www.oagb.org.uk). And…the best thing is…a slim me can still sit by the pool in Goa and eat and drink – but I make better choices! Please check out our website for your local meeting www.oagb.org.uk. There is a phone 07798 587802 and email helpline, all run by volunteers. Anonymous O A fellow

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“The sound of the singing bowl touches the deepest part of us and makes the soul resonate. The sound promotes relaxation, mobilises self healing and can release our creative energy.” Peter Hess Are you searching for relaxation, regeneration or inner harmony? Then come and explore a Peter Hess® Sound Massage! You can book individual, couple or group sessions. I offer sound massages, sound baths and sound journeys. Testimonials “Wonderful experience. Hit deep in my soul.” Josef “I always feel like would fly.” Ariel “Gives me energy for my stressful working days.” Thomas “Holiday from my pain.” Tony

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Seaford Kurlers May time is blossom time. Baby bird time, lambing time. New life time. The time to look ahead and and to be hopeful. Seaford Kurlers is a club to do just that to look forward and hopefully welcome new members. Joining a new activity is good for most people. We all get stuck in a rut. So it is good to try a change. All of us are being told that most of us do not do enough exercise and to do so is good for our wellbeing both mentally and physically. I know that it helps to be able to get out and about and meet up with people. Seaford Kurlers do not profess to cure all but we can help. Apart from the sport of New Age Kurling, we arrange to have some day trips out. Usually we travel with Lynne’s Travel of Eastbourne. Their prices and coaches are excellent value. So far this year we have visited Polhill Garden Centre near Sevenoaks and will be going to a Flower Festival at Bexhill this month. Maybe we can arrange another trip a little later in the year.

The Alexander Technique Are you fed up with pain or tightness that restricts your movement? Are you recovering from an injury or operation and wish the recovery would speed up? It’s quite possible that the Alexander Technique could help you. It’s gentle, non-invasive, relaxing and de-stressing. Try a taster session of one hour with no further commitment for £20

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Come and see for yourself the sport of New Age Seaford_scene_quarter_MAY17.indd Kurling being played at Downs Leisure Centre, Seaford. Your first visit is entirely free of charge and you will be able to try the sport for yourselves. We are at the Leisure Centre every Tuesday from 2pm until 4pm in the main sports hall. Annual membership is £5 and the weekly fee is £2.50. Contact Secretary June Wood, 01323 895376. Email sally1989@tiscali.co.uk.

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I am an experienced BACP & UKCP accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist, providing talking therapy services to adults and young people living in Seaford and the surrounding areas.

I work with a wide range of issues such as: relationship issues, anxiety, depression, bereavement, low self-esteem, work-related problems, as well as the many other issues which may be impacting your quality of life and emotional wellbeing. To find out more visit: www.sarahjones.counselling.co.uk or to arrange an initial appointment please email:sarahjonescounselling@outlook.com or telephone: 07843 013861.

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forming a shamanic group in seaford Shamanism is an Earth-centred way of life and is as relevant in today’s society as it has been the world over for thousands of years. A practitioner learns to use imagination and creativity to work with nature and access both wisdom and healing for ourselves, use in the community and in the environment that is our Planet Earth. Modern shamanism emphasizes:

Connection: Shamanic work is based on the idea

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Spirit: We can reach this ‘Spirit world’ using part of our

minds/consciousness, which we seem to have forgotten. It entails making sense of subtle ‘prompts’, using our imagination, intuition and creativity.

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Hilary: I have been practising Shamanism for over 20 years since I was lucky enough to meet Jonathan Horwitz who founded the Scandinavian Center for Shamanic Studies. During this time, I have learned to work with these Shamanic concepts, deepening my spiritual connection with nature and with community. I am a trained herbalist, aromatherapist, distiller of essential oils and a gardener. Robin: In the 1980s, I worked with a psychic healer and joined her groups, which combined meditation and ritual. In the 2000s I trained to be a child therapist and ran relaxation/meditation groups. In 2016 I trained to be a Reiki practitioner and I began learning Shamanism three years ago. Since I learned to rattle, drum and journey, Shamanism has impacted on every aspect of my life by giving me the capacity to delve deeper and create stronger, more solid connections to spirit and nature. We would love to form a shamanic community in Seaford where like-minded people could meet, drum and journey together - indoors or in nature. We can teach the basic tools and principles of shamanism to those who would like to join us. For more information contact Hilary (hilary.miflin@ wanadoo.fr) or Robin (robinshell63@gmail.com).

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Neighbourhood Watch Roundup Warm May greetings, Neighbours. May is an exciting month for NHW and all things Spring, with our Expo and AGM planned for later in the month and of course, the beginning of the Festival and Events speckled Summer Season with loads lined up for Seafordians and visitors alike. This means hordes of us are out and about, and gives us all the more reason to be sensible, savvy and safe. Remember to keep valuables out of sight, zip up bags and backpacks, and keep these on your person and within eyeshot. Likewise, don’t leave valuables in your cars and vans, and make sure your vehicles are locked. Put good quality locks on outbuildings, and if you do have high value items stored in garages and sheds, consider a consult from a reputable security firm on how best to secure your property. Unfortunately, the phone, email and postal scammers are all in high gear, which means we need to be ever more sceptical. Any call telling you your phone or broadband is about to be cut off or has been breached is an outright scam. Just hang up the phone. Likewise, HMRC, DVLA and the TV Licencing authority will not phone you for breaches. Hang up the phone. Any call that makes you feel odd, scared, iffy or sceptical is 99% of the time a scam. Hang up the call. Never give your banking details to anyone over the phone or email, ever. Scams are ever more sophisticated and for some superb advice on how to spot scams and avoid them, visit www. friendsagainstscams.org.uk and https://takefivestopfraud.org.uk/. Please keep reporting every incident to https://www. sussex.police.uk/ for non emergencies – our eyes and ears are helping the Police tremendously and you will surely have noticed the increased Police presence in and around Seaford. Our ASB figures are almost zero and compared to other Sussex towns, we remain on of the safest in the County. So keep on being Great Neighbours.

If you haven’t already, please subscribe to the weekly roundup at www.sandbnhw.org and join our Facebook (www.facebook.com/sandbnhw) or Twitter (@ sandbnhw) communities for regular alerts and updates. Don’t forget the Seaford and Bishopstone Neighbourhood Watch Association AGM to be held at 6pm on Thursday 23rd May at the Seaford Baptist Church Hall. The very brief AGM will be followed by our Spring Safety Expo, ‘We’re Great Neighbours’ at 6pm on Thursday 23rd May at the Seaford Baptist Church Hall. Come along and see what our community is up to, keeping you safe and happy. There are displays by security firms, volunteer organisations and from our public safety and security organisations too. You can meet our local PCSO and Policing teams and get to meet the volunteers behind Speedwatch. No RSVP is required, admission is absolutely free and light refreshments will be served. Be sure to visit the NHW table for loads of new freebies and to refresh your stickers and decals. We look forward to welcoming you. We have a committee vacancy for a Secretary and if anyone has two hours a month to spare, we know our Publicity Officer would be ecstatic to hear from you. Just drop an email to publicity@sandbnhw.co.uk. We are welcoming Street Representatives in their numbers and if you haven’t already put your hand up, please do. Being a Street Representative is not arduous, is quite social and will take no more than about half an hour of your time a week, if that. Just drop an email to members@sandbnhw.co.uk for information. Having a Street representative means that issues relevant to your closer community can be more easily communicated, and it makes sharing information so much simpler. Remember that a visible NHW presence is a proven deterrent to criminals and where NHW is in clear evidence, crime is dramatically reduced. The NHW is about you; it starts on your street, looking out for yourselves and each other and collectively being Great Neighbours to keep our town safe. Our thanks again to our neighbours for your loyal support. Carry on being generous with your smiles, your care for yourselves and each other, and above all, be safe.

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Local independent managing agents Sanders is a family run company with over 12 years’ experience and specialises in providing the highest standard of residential property management for landlords, residents associations and property developers. We currently work with a number of residential blocks and estates throughout Seaford and surrounding areas and understand the needs and requirements of the local residents. Should you wish to discuss our service in more detail please contact the Sanders Team.

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What do you get when you instruct us? When you sell your property through us we do a lot more than simply put it on the internet and hope for the best. Below is a list of 13 things we do to ensure your property sells successfully once you’ve instructed us. 1) No sale, no fee. You don’t pay us unless we sell your property. 2) Free professional photography. We’ll send a professional photographer to your property to capture it in its best light – for free. 3) Bespoke floor plans. We draw up professional floor plans of your property. 4)

Sales Brochures. We design and print high quality sales brochures to promote your property using the photography, floor plans and other relevant details.

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Lunch Positive is a peerled weekly lunch club for people with HIV, and has been running since 2009. It is based in Brighton but offers support to people in East and West Sussex in a safe, supportive, informal and relaxed way. On average between 50 and 60 people attend each week and this is increasing. It is run by over 30 volunteers whose aim is to not only serve a healthy meal in a safe environment but also to offer workshops, benefits advice and other services. Gary Pargeter came to the Club to receive a donation and Club President Alastair Bruce said: ‘It was a privilege and an honour for me to be able to select my own charity to support in my year as President. I was thrilled that we were able to support Lunch Positive and grant them a donation of £1,000. Gary Pargeter, who is the driving force behind this not-for-profit charity, says that they will be using this money to purchase kitchen equipment and he is very grateful for our help’.

Down Syndrome Development Trust Sen Smallwood from the Down Syndrome Development Trust came to the Club to give a presentation on the activities of the local group. It is a charity that offers a range of support services and specialist interventions to help improve and enhance the lives of people living with Down syndrome. They offer education and health care plan support service, reading intervention, music groups, sports clubs, nutrition clinics, training and Photos from top: Runners in last year’s half marathon; President Alastair Bruce with Gary Pargeter from Lunch Positive; Martello members at Al Duomo; President Alastair with Sen Smallwood from DSDT.

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consultancy. They are planning to hold a Summer Camp at Cradle Hill School – 2 days a week for four weeks. Volunteers are always needed, as well as any offers of sponsorship.

Martello Half Marathon The Martello Half Marathon has developed out of the successful Triple Challenge that the Club has organised over the past few years, and it was felt that a new, more focussed, event for runners was needed. It will now be a race recognised by England Athletics and will have microchip timing of all participants. The event is on Sunday 30th June and will start at the Salts Recreation Ground, making its way on the Downs before returning to the town. It will be a challenging trail run that follows tracks and paths for most of its route and there is a bespoke medal for all those who complete it. The event will be raising funds for the British Heart Foundation and other Rotary charities. The Martello Rotary Club is working with Nice Work to stage this event, and you can find out more at: www.nice-work.org.uk/races/MartelloHalf or www.Martello-halfmarathon.org.uk.

The Dancing Queens... A group of Martello club members and partners made their way into Brighton on a chilly March evening to have a meal at Al Duomo, a well-known Italian restaurant. Except that this wasn’t just a meal, because during the evening we were entertained by two ladies in ABBA gear (including boots!). They sang all the hits that we love to join in with, and we did so with gusto...and there was a lot of dancing! A really great evening enjoyed by all and thanks to Rotarian Janice Vince who organised it.

Come and join us... Join us and make new friends in Seaford! We meet on Monday evenings at Seaford Golf Club and we welcome new members. If you would like more information email us at: contactseafordmartellorotary@ gmail.com or text 07984 581784.

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Making Music is Fun!

Seaford U3A Orchestra meets every Friday morning to make beautiful music together. Over the last few years the orchestra has grown in strength and we now have over 40 members playing a huge range of instruments from orchestral to accordions, ukulele, guitars and a mandolin. We are working hard to perfect pieces for our concert which takes place on 24th May at 10.30am at the Baptist Church in Belgrave Road. It is going to be a special occasion as on that very day our percussionist Phyllis Merryfield will celebrate her 100th birthday! Admission to the concert is free, and coffee and cake will be available. You can soak up a range of diverse

music including Dambusters March, Marriage of Figaro Overture, and a medley of songs from The Phantom of the Opera. Phyllis has been a member of the orchestra since it started in 1992 and she also plays with the U3A recorder group, which will be joining us on this occasion to perform 3 pieces. There will be a retiring collection for the Chestnut Tree House. It would be lovely to see you at the concert, and if you have an instrument covered in cobwebs at home which needs dusting off, we start the new season in September and would love new members. It is not only a platform to experience playing in an orchestra, but it is also a lively social group where people make friends. Other activities have included a garden party and London theatre visits. For more information please contact Pat White (MD) on 01323 897360. Photo: Seaford U3A Orchestra.

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newhaven, peacehaven and seaford lions club It is not too late to enter the Seaford Half Marathon. This is to be held on Sunday 12th May 2019. It is the 18th time we have run this event and it has been getting better and better each year – and this year will be no different. The course, although a bit challenging, is, I am told by competitors, very picturesque with wonderful views over the Downs and Seven Sisters. We have a mass start on the seafront near the Salts Recreation ground and then on to Bishopstone village and up onto the Downs. We travel along the South Downs Way into Alfriston and then along the banks of the Cuckmere and up over Seaford Head back to the seafront. The record time is about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Can you beat this? If you wish to try, or just to enter, visit our website www.npslions. co.uk where you will find the entry form. We have not been idle while planning and organising the Half Marathon. We have run a diabetes awareness day in Peacehaven. Diabetes is a lifelong condition that causes a person’s blood sugar level to become too high. It’s very important for diabetes to be diagnosed as early as possible because it will get progressively worse if left untreated. If you have diabetes, your eyes are at risk from diabetic retinopathy, a condition that can lead to sight loss if it’s not treated. We ‘tested’ nearly a hundred people and advised several to consult their doctor. We also spent a day in Morrison’s collecting for the Marie Curie Foundation, so you probably saw us in our very fetching hats. Thanks to your generosity we collected over £450 on the one day we did it, I do not know what the total for the three days was. Our brain power was also tested at the Adur Lions Quiz evening. We did find though that we are not the brainiest of all the area’s Lion Clubs! Our Book Sale at Paradise Park was very successful, though as usual we went home with more books than we took, in spite of selling nearly 500 books. Many

thanks to Paradise park for their support. The next event is our Annual Car Boot Sale on the Dell in Peacehaven. This is to be held the week after Easter, 28th April. Cars are allowed on the field at 8am (the council insists that we cannot go any earlier) and selling starts at 9am. We have also been spending money by supporting a young lady who is showing a lot of promise playing cricket. She has been selected to train with the under 15 Sussex girls team. We wish her all the best in this endeavour – who knows, we may see her in the England Women’s test team. We have donated £500 to Sightsavers. This Lions Charity supports eye operations in India and Africa. It provides mobile units which are able to go into the isolated villages to perform cataract operations and other simple sightcorrecting operations. We also have two minibuses for use by the community and take out various groups with or without a driver, i.e. if you want to provide your own driver you can do so (subject to insurance). Call 01323 898961 for more information about the minibuses. The Club meets at 8pm on the fourth Thursday of each month at the White Lion Hotel, Seaford, and is open to anyone interested in the Lions and the work we do. We work hard and play hard. It is fun and very rewarding. So if you are interested, why not give us a call on 0845 833 5981 or look at our website www. npslions.co.uk Photos from top: Collecting for the Marie Curie Foundation; ‘Testers’ at the diabetes awareness day; NPS Lions team at the Adur Lions quiz evening.

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What’s going on at Clifden House? A Blue Plaque to Honour Local Ladies and Football Fever Takes Hold

Two local Seaford ladies, Laura Giles and Shirley Penry, have been honoured with a commemorative ‘blue plaque’. The plaque was erected to officially recognise the dedication and commitment of these two special laundry ladies at the opening of the newly modernized laundry at Clifden House Dementia Care Centre in Seaford. Nial Joyce of Clifden House, said: “Laura and Shirley are dedicated, hard-working ladies. They have been with us for many years and we all want to show our great appreciation for their hard work that always takes place ‘behind the scenes’ of our busy community at Clifden House. We thought the best way to honour them into the future was a blue plaque, for the celebrities they are!” Laura joined Clifden House in 2009, Shirley has also been working at Clifden House for nine years. Both are from Seaford. Shirley and Laura said they are thrilled with the blue plaque and delighted with the new laundry facilities at Clifden House too.

Football Fever Following Clifden House’s team of residents taking part in ‘walking football’ at the Down’s Leisure Club, a further number of residents are off to The Albion.

These football fanatics will watch the Seagulls take on Bournemouth this month. Deena, activities coordinator at Clifden House, said: “This ties in perfectly with our newly formed Walking Football team – who are becoming regular players at the local indoor football centre. Everyone at Clifden House is now in the football mood and we’re really looking forward to seeing the professionals in action at the Brighton & Hove Albion home ground. We’ve our fingers crossed for a home win!” It’s not all physical action at Clifden House Dementia Care Centre. Two residents, Verna and Warwick, are planning on delivering a living history talk to local pupils in Seaford this month too. Clifden House is a family-run dementia care centre established on the Sussex coast in Seaford over 45 years ago. It has developed into a leader in specialist dementia care, providing a vibrant and active environment.

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Downs Development Neighbourhood Voice The residents’ group Downs Development Neighbourhood Voice was recently formed in response to the announcement in Lewes District Magazine delivered to households that the hitherto unheard of ‘£18.7 million Health Hub gets go ahead’. Opening the magazine’s first page revealed the council’s plan to site this major building development including supermarket and housing on the public recreation grounds of the Downs Leisure Centre. Since then there have been many press releases and articles proclaiming the virtues of this proposal and the exciting opportunities that it will offer to local people. However, the proposal came about without consultation or involvement of local people and many in Seaford have concerns about it. Among these concerns is the worry that moving health services out of the town centre with a new supermarket, café and pharmacy may radically reduce footfall in the town and put small businesses and shops at risk. To be built, the ‘Health Hub’ depends financially on the supermarket and new housing which will share the already busy site of the leisure centre, and create high concentrations of traffic congestion and pollution, whilst taking away valued and well-used recreation grounds. These impacts are not seen as opportunities for local people but as detrimental effects to health, environment and quality of life. This area of the town, that has already lost playing fields, gymnasium and swimming pool at Newlands will be deprived of the cherished recreation grounds of the Downs Leisure Centre. Future generations of children and youngsters, especially those living in new flats above shops without gardens will have no local green space to play on. Insisting that there is nowhere else in the whole of Seaford that doctors’ surgeries can be built is not a genuine engagement with the public. Many people are concerned about the viability of the Hub model, especially as feasibility studies were not carried out. The project is based on assumptions that a busy, lively and often very loud sports centre will be compatible with the working environment of GPs and nurses, conducive to the treatment needs and care of vulnerable and unwell patients. Bringing patients to the door of Wave

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Leisure seems to be the basis of claims that this is a ground breaking, holistic plan, but how is it?

Since the leisure centre already exists, a great range of activities and specialised exercise classes are already offered by Wave as well as other providers in the town, and GP services already exist – what are the new opportunities on offer? What is the benefit of being next door to each other compared to the loss of one of Seaford’s vital and important playing fields, and a tranquil garden and historic flint buildings used by numerous active community groups? Since no more GPs or any new services are forecast, what are the public really getting for this huge sum of money? Why is LDC committing public space and council taxes to developing NHS facilities? Residents are asking if this is really the best health model that £18.7m can deliver for the town? The 2016 Neighbourhood Plan Survey Report is an interesting read, showing that residents overwhelmingly wish for a decent public swimming pool for the town. The need for more outdoor facilities and ground for sports, athletics, and play, cycle paths and youth facilities and other community amenities also feature strongly. The need for an improved doctors surgery is recognised and sites suggested include Elm Court/old gas works site, Dane Road behind the existing medical centre, Newlands, Homefield Road, Martello Fields, library (Warwick House), Walmer Road, east side of town, and empty town centre premises. The survey asked ‘If the Seaford Neighbourhood Plan could only do one thing, what should that be? The overwhelming and almost unanimous answer was ‘keep open spaces’. Having seen LDC’s summary of feedback given at the presentation to the public of the proposed plan in January, we note that many of the concerns we have heard and voiced are not represented here. Residents have told us that they feel kept in the dark by a secretive plan and decisions that will irrevocably change their town and impact profoundly on their lives. Many have a sense of powerlessness that the authorities will do what they have already decided to do. The residents group, Downs Development Neighbourhood Voice has come into being with the aim to be a collective voice and to be heard. For more information please get in touch with us via our Facebook page: Downs Development Neighbourhood Voice or Email: downsdnv@gmail.com

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Inner Wheel CLUB OF SEAFORD

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‘Three Men in a Boat’ was the topic of Gary Enstone’s presentation at the Inner Wheel March evening meeting held in Seaford Golf Club. Gary is the House, Castle & Collections Manager at Bateman’s and Bodiam Castle. In 1907 Rudyard Kipling was the first British recipient of the Nobel Prize for Literature. With the money he received for this prize, Rudyard Kipling constructed a paddling pond in the gardens at Bateman’s for his and many other children to appreciate. In 1929 Rudyard Kipling arranged for a ‘small vessel’ to be built to sail on the Bateman’s pond. One of the favourite past times of children who lived and visited Batemans at the beginning of the 20th century was enjoying themselves on the pond in that small ‘vessel’. Jerome K. Jerome and Rudyard Kipling had met on holiday in Engelberg, Switzerland and the writers enjoyed spending time with each other. At the beginning of the 21st century the pond at Batemans could still be seen, but the boat no longer existed. Gary Enstone, along with his brother David

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and friend Keith, went on a fundraising adventure, recreating the classic Jerome K. Jerome famous comic boating adventure novel Three Men in a Boat to raise finance to build a 6-foot boat with two paddle wheels, a replica of the original built by Rudyard Kipling. In 2012, inspired by the book, Gary, David and Keith rowed from the bank at Richmond upon Thames and travelled in an original 1870s rowing skiff up the Thames to Oxford – a total of 97 miles. The rowers’ journey was successfully completed, involving the ‘explorers’ living on the boat. £1,800 was raised in this way to build a replica of the original ‘vessel’ which was constructed by volunteer carpenters based at National Trust estate Scotney Castle. On 4th May 2012, Kipling’s great nephew, Miles Huntington-Whiteley, launched the re-created paddle boat, intending to show a greater understanding of Kipling and his family. It was also intended to give children visiting the property the same pleasure and excitement they would have experienced if they had visited 80 years ago.

Meeting of Delegates from District No. 25 At the end of March, 14 Seaford members attended the Meeting of Delegates of Inner Wheel District No. 25 at Ashington Community Centre. Inner Wheel members from Seaford were delighted to support this gathering because three members now serve on the District Committee for the year 2019/2020. Jennifer Pierce is 1st Vice Chair, Francoise Basden-Smith is the Treasurer and our President Kay Young is International Service Officer. Photos from top: (l-r) Gary Enstone and Miles HuntingtonWhiteley in the replica paddle boat; Rudyard Kipling boating with a young friend on the pond at Bateman’s (Bateman’s © National Trust / Charles Thomas).

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For our February meeting we were given a fascinating talk by Paul Backhouse (son of one of our longestserving members) on the code-breaker Alan Turing. Paul had begun to carry out guided tours in his home town of Guildford, and during such a tour came across a house with a Blue Plaque stating that Turing had lived there. Paul was unaware of this and began to carry out some research. It transpired that several members of Alan Turing’s family lived in Guildford, and he had lived there whilst his parents were abroad, and during school holidays from Sherborne. Turing became a Fellow at Kings College Cambridge, where he completed a paper on ‘Computable Numbers’ in 1936. Following this he was headhunted by GCHQ, and sent to Bletchley Park. He was the leader of the team that cracked the German Enigma code, and it was claimed that his work had shortened the war by 2 years, and saved millions of lives. After the War he was awarded an OBE. He probably deserved a greater

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societies. Listen out for Jim on Sunday mornings on BBC Radio Sussex/Surrey Dig It programme. Looking ahead, our Flower Show is on Thursday 27th June when members can exhibit sweet peas, roses and a vase of mixed flowers – 12 classes in all. Details are in the schedule, entry fee is just 35p per exhibit. Come along from 6pm to stage your exhibit and judging will take place at 6.30pm. Vases are supplied. Sylvia Reeve

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At the March social evening the society welcomed a special guest speaker – the TV gardener Jim Buttress. Known as ‘The Peoples’ Gardener’ Jim is a renowned horticulturalist who has spent most of his life in various aspects of horticulture. He started when he was a young boy and 50 years or more later, gardening is still his life. He now shares his knowledge by giving talks at after dinner events and to numerous groups and to d

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pril showers bring forth May flowers! Warmer weather should be on the way, the garden can get going with its flowers and crops. It is time to think about the annual horticultural show the society will hold on Saturday 3rd August. Any member can enter the show, with 101 classes to choose from and five classes for children, there is something for everyone. Check out the schedule and see the variety available from flowers to plants, veg and fruit, cakes and jams. The society currently has 370 members and the show is the highlight of the year so the committee hopes that more members will enter this year, even if it is just one exhibit – it may just win you a prize! The society welcomes more people to join us – there are interesting monthly social evenings with talks by respected speakers on various topics including horticulture.

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Who’s Who In Seaford?

Allison Chambers, Chair of the Committee for Seaford Community Garden Allison has lived in Seaford since June 2015 and is currently chair of the committee for Seaford Community Garden, having previously had her own gardening business, and set up and run gardening projects for vulnerable adults, teaching horticulture. She also drives the minibus for the Lions charity. Allison grew up in Catford and lives with her husband Steve and springer spaniel Freddie. The couple have two daughters, Emma and Charlotte. What does your role involve? Helping to raise awareness of the garden as a spokesperson. What do you most enjoy about your role? Meeting new people. What are your hobbies and interests? Gardening, travel, walking, cooking, reading. What do you like best about Seaford? The closeness to fantastic countryside and the sea. What is your favourite piece of music? Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. What is your favourite film? Too many to list, but Disney features a lot. What book are you reading at the moment? Recently finished The Clifton Chronicles by Jeffrey Archer.

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What is your idea of perfect happiness? Spending time with my family. Where is your favourite place to go in and around Seaford and why? I enjoy walking in Friston Forest with Freddie, taking in the seasonal changes. How do you relax? With good food and wine. What is the most important lesson life has taught you? Enjoy every day. What is your favourite journey? No matter where I’ve been or how much I have enjoyed it, I love coming home. How would you spend a million pounds? Helping close family and friends and my favourite charities, then have fun. What is your greatest extravagance? Plants for the garden. What is your favourite smell? Baking bread. What or who is the greatest love in your life? My husband and daughters.

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Question: what could make a sunny April day when everything is forming lush new life even better? Answer: a jolly pack of tots and their carers. As we basked in unexpected midday warmth following a night of hailstones as big as marbles, the area outside our classroom was a mass of pushchairs and small children as their carers worked with us to finalise details of their See How They Grow pilot project which we are hoping to help with. Watch this space for more details as we have them or follow us on Facebook. As the months whizz by it will be great to show the children the delights that our wonderful garden at the Crouch contains. Take the day above for example: while they were thinning out the Mediterranean garden, Katie and James discovered two tiny young lizards sunning themselves. Andrea was fascinated by the new growth on our tree echiums, promising a wealth of blue flowers on each towering spike, and was charmed by a young but tenacious whipper snapper of a clematis climbing around a tree trunk, its bell-like buds trembling in the breeze. Small people would also be at eye level with the magnificent purple irises enjoying their place in the sun, but would have to grow a bit to appreciate the newly planted out green and flowering roof atop the luxuriously appointed bug hotel. Incidentally Brian was busy building the ply foundation for another living roof, this one on top of the adjacent storage shed. And toddlers don’t have creaking knees protesting

were they to kneel down to gaze into the depths of the dry garden’s round pond to note its newt spawn and energetically swimming tadpoles. Then there would be the tender new growth of broad beans to wonder at and ask why they need a wire cage – to protect them from the wind of course. For bigger people who love visiting gardens we can promise that ours will be the best it can be thanks to volunteers’ hard work when we open for the National Garden Scheme Yellow Book on Sunday 19th May, the Mayor’s Trail on Sunday 9th June and the Macmillan Trail on Saturday 27th July. Talking of the Mayor’s Trail, if you fancy opening your garden for it then get in touch with organiser Geoff Stonebanks on www.geoffstonebanks.co.uk. Want another reason to visit us? Come in to pick up your copy of the Yellow Book to find out the where and when of garden openings, both locally and all over the county. The Garden Team Photos (from top): Our fledgling little pond is already home to new spawn; a young clematis secures itself to a tree trunk; our bug hotel is roofed in living material; Regal purple irises reign in the Mediterranean area; James and Katie flushed out this lizard; come July, Katie and Birch will be garden regulars.

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Seaford U3A News

Quick thinking on the part of the Trips Organiser enabled a group of members to visit a hugely popular exhibition at the Victoria & Albert Museum. An early booking meant that tickets could be obtained for ‘Dior: Designer of Dreams’, an exhibition which sold out and then when extended sold out again months before its closing date. This was a stunning experience for all lovers of fashion as it showed some iconic styles by Dior over the years. The items of clothing were displayed like rare jewels, which indeed they are to most of us! The Tea Party, open to members and non-members, will be on 15th May. This is such a good social event and everyone can have a relaxed chat at the Con Club, Crouch Lane, Seaford between 10am and 12 noon. Coffee (or tea) and nibbles are only £2 so don’t be shy! If you say that you are new a committee member will be on hand to introduce you to some of the members. On 8th May at 2.30pm there will be another open event, a concert by the Seaford U3A Recorder Group and Seaford Handbell Ringers at Cross Way Church. Refreshments will be available and there will be a collection in aid of the Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy charity. At the members’ Tea Party on 1st April Dr Sally White described the fascinating life of Lady Dorothie Feilding during the Great War. Like many of an aristocratic background she wanted to play her part in the war and in September 1914 she volunteered as a nurse and ambulance driver on the western front. She was frequently exposed to danger and became the first

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woman to be awarded the Military Medal. She was also decorated with the 1914 Star, the British War Medal and the Victory Medal. The French awarded her the Croix de Guerre and she received the Order of Leopold II from the Belgian government. After the war she lived most of her life in Tipperary and died at the sadly young age of 46. U3A members will also be attending a Tea Party on 13th May at the Con Club when Keith Blackburn will be talking about ‘Seaford Plans’. They will also be able to attend the May Pub Lunch, a further opportunity for a good chat, which is bookable in advance. Plenty of opportunity for chat is important in the U3A! There will be another trip for members in June to Michelham Priory, which fits nicely with a talk being given about this property, owned by the Sussex Archaeological Society, earlier in June. More trips will be organised over the summer. Most of the home and hall groups have finished with the arrival of the holiday season but the Garden Visits group comes into its own in summer and is popular with members. The prospectus for the new season’s groups will be available to members shortly. The Sussex U3A Group (SUN) has another of its monthly study days on 11th May at Patching when Roger Luther will be leading a group in ‘Eureka! A brief history of Mathematics’. These days are open to both members and non-members, the latter paying a bit more for the ticket. 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 the tea party on 15th May and have a chat. Photo: Dior: Designer of Dreams exhibition.

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National Garden Scheme and other open gardens 2019 Last year, we had our best year yet fundraising for various charities through our open garden and plants sales. Lots of new people visited the garden this year, and we had a very memorable Sunday with a group of visitors from Sweden who were serenaded by the Seaford Ukulele Band. Our last opening of the year saw us welcome our 1,000th visitor of the season. We raised nearly £9,000 for various charities including the National Garden Scheme, Stay up Late, Macmillan, Coats for Kids, The Samaritans and Night Stop. We were also delighted to hear that a further £2,000 was raised through a matchfunding initiative. We are now preparing the garden for our summer 2019 openings when we will be ready to welcome you into our flowery oasis and provide you with a great choice of cake or lunch. We had our first plant

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seaford afternoon flower club We meet this month on Thursday 16th May when we will be welcoming Pat McDonald, who will be demonstrating ‘It Will Be an Adventure’. The competition this month is entitled ‘Something Different’, and we are sure that this will inspire many of our members to contribute an interesting display. At our AGM in March, Kevin Gordon gave us a most entertaining talk on ‘Quirky Sussex’, which we all thoroughly enjoyed. Cups and awards were presented,

What’s On In May? Sat 27th April Sussex Community Development Association Wellbeing Workshop Denton Island Community Centre, Newhaven 10am - 1pm. Through interactive workshops and activities, learn techniques and tips to have a holistic approach to wellbeing. Contact 01273 519149 or healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk

Sat 27th Apr - Thur 23th May Sussex Art Collective ‘Collections Three’ Arts@theCrypt, Church St Sussex Arts Collective’s third series of exhibitions as part of their 2019 residency at the Crypt Gallery. Open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm and Sun 12 noon-3pm. Closed Weds. Free entry to exhibition and medieval uncercroft. www. sussexartscollective.com Wednesday 1st May The Wednesday Group Cross Way Church, Clinton Centre, Clinton Place 7.30pm. Bluebell Walk. All welcome.

Lewes WASPI Group (Women Against State Pension Injustice) St James’ Trust, 11 Blatchington Road, Seaford 6.30pm. Women Against State Pension Injustice group meeting. Just come along. Facebook ‘Lewes WASPI Group. Contact Local Co-ordinator Janet Blackman at: leweswaspi@ yahoo.com. Splash Point Jazz Club The View, Seaford Head Golf Club, Southdown Road 7pm. Neal Richardson Trio. £10 on the door or online www.wegottickets.com/ splashpointjazz Thursday 2nd 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 Family Roots, Eastbourne & District Family History Society Ocklynge School, Victoria Drive, Eastbourne 7pm for 7.30pm. A talk by Ian Everest about the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. New members

and a cheque for £160 was presented to the RNLI, which was our charity of the year from 2018/19. This year we will be supporting Aspens. Looking ahead, our open meeting is on 20th June at 2pm at the Baptist Church in Seaford and will be Absolutely Fabulous – which also happens to be the title of our guest demonstrator’s presentation. We look forward to welcoming Stephen McDonnell and know that we are sure to have a most enjoyable afternoon and cream tea. Tickets are priced at £10 for members and £12 for nonmembers, and can be obtained from Beryl on 01323 873929. 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 this year are £29 and visitors are always very welcome at £5 on the door which includes refreshments. Contact Mary Morris on 01323 893899 or Sue Ward on 01323 894848 for further details. welcome. Members £1, visitors £1.50 incl. refreshments. Tel: Helen Warren 01323 731792 www.eastbournefhs.org.uk

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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 Community Cinema The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7.30pm. ‘Shoplifters’ cert. 15. Tickets £6/£5/£3.50. Available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street, tel: 01323 897426, or online. www.seafordcinema.org

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 3rd NHS Hearing Aid Batteries St James’ Trust Clubhouse, 11 Blatchington Road 10am - 12 noon. Drop in and meet your local, friendly team from East Sussex Hearing Resource Centre. Please bring your brown NHS record book. Tel: 01323 722505. Email: mail@ eshrc.org.uk www. eshrc.org.uk Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club St James’ Trust, Blatchington Road 2.15pm - 4pm. Guest speakers, activities, tea and biscuits.

Open Mic/Jam Sessions The Seven Sisters, Alfriston Rd 8.30pm. Perform or jam with some great local musicians. Full PA/keys etc. supplied. www.facebook.com/ seahavenopenmic Saturday 4th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Newhaven Marina, Yacht Harbour, BN9 9BY 10am. Safety Boat Refresher/ Upskill Training. Piddinghoe: 2pm - 5pm. Cadet ‘Tuesdays’ registration. www.nssc.org.uk Cycle Seahaven Bike Surgeries Seaford Police Station 10am - 12.15pm. Bike safety checks and simple repairs. www.cycleseahaven.org.uk Continued...

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Seaford Music Society Seaford Music Society has an exciting Gala Concert to complete its 2018-2019 programme with a performance by the Society’s Patron and international renowned pianist Melvyn Tan. He is known around the world for his virtuosity and if you are a classical music fan then this is an event not to be missed. The concert is to be held on Saturday 29th June at 7.30pm in St Leonard’s Church. Read more about the event in next month’s Seaford Scene but make a diary note of the date now as a reminder. Before this special event however is a concert on Sunday 5th May when the Consone Quartet will be performing in St Leonard’s Church at 3pm. Consone Quartet is an ensemble which got together at the Royal College of Music – it includes Agata and Magdalena on violins, Elitsa on viola and George on the cello. They are dedicated to exploring Classical and early Romantic repertoire on period instruments and have won prizes and awards for their performances. Their recent highlights include an acclaimed debut at London’s Wigmore Hall, performances at numerous other venues such as London, Edinburgh, Cheltenham and Brighton, as well as rapidly gaining recognition internationally. Having performed in many European countries, most recently the quartet toured South America giving concerts in Bolivia and Peru. There have been outstanding reviews of Consone Quartet’s concerts during 2017: ‘Impeccable. A group to watch’ (The York Press); ‘Immaculate playing from a prizewinning quartet’ (Westmorland Gazette); ‘Dreamy but also thoroughly engaging’ (Arts Beat Buxton). The programme for the afternoon will include String Quartets by Boccherini, Beethoven and Mendelssohn. An exciting afternoon to look forward to – all are welcome to come and hear some wonderful music played by great musicians. Admission – Non- society members £15, Students £5, Children free.Tickets available on the door, via Newbury Tully Estate Agents, Church Street, Seaford or through the treasurer – details on the website – seafordmusicsociety.com.

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Foundation of Spiritual Healing and Guidance St James’ Trust Community Centre, Blatchington Road 2pm - 4pm. Free healing, Qualified approved healers in attendance. No appointment. Tea and cakes. Donations welcome. Tel: 01323 896192 www.facebook.com/Thefshg The Royal British Legion Claremont Road, Seaford 8.30pm. Jennie Castell. Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Sat 4th & Sun 5th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe RYA Adult Dinghy Training (Level 2). www.nssc.org.uk Sat 4th - Mon 6th East Dean & Friston Annual Art Exhibition & Sale East Dean & Friston Village Hall, BN20 0DR Refreshments, raffle, free entry and parking. Sat: 2pm - 5pm. Sun: 10am - 5pm. Mon: 10am - 4pm. Contact Margaret Butler, Secretary, East Dean & Friston Art Group 01323 894975. Sat 4th - Thur 9th French exchange exhibition ‘Changez d’Art’ Flint Gallery, the Crypt, Church Street 1pm - 5pm. Paintings and sculptures from French and English artists. www. thecryptgallery.com Sunday 5th Boot, Craft & Produce Fair Martello Fields (West) 7.30am (stallholders). 9am 1pm (public). Low pitch fee. Free car parking. Refreshments available. www.seafordrotary. org.uk Beach Clean Martello Tower 10am. Gloves, bags and litter pickers provided, or bring your own bucket. Supervised children welcome. Rubbish sorted for recycling. Facebook: Plastic Free Seaford Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Marine Parade BN25 2QR 10.30am. Tufton Beamish Race 1 & 2. www.nssc.org.uk

Seaford Music Society Concert St Leonard’s Church, Seaford 3pm (doors open at 2.30pm). With the Consone Quartet. For more info visit www. seafordmusicsociety.com Monday 6th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Marine Parade BN25 2QR 10.30am. Tufton Beamish Race 3 & 4. www.nssc.org.uk Tuesday 7th East Sussex Health Walks Salts Café, Salts Recreation Ground 10am. - 11am. Guided short walk. Free to join. Contact Lorna Neville on 01424 444675 or 07740 899559, lorna.neville@tcv.org.uk East Blatchington Lectures St Peter’s Church Hall 2.30pm. A talk about one of the country’s most iconic aircraft, Concorde, by a man who flew it, John Hutchinson. Tickets £7 (incl. light refreshments), available from Newberry Tully Estate Agents, 53 Church Rd. Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe 5pm. Cadet training. www.nssc.org.uk Wednesday 8th Cross Way Church Afternoon Concert Cross Way Church, Clinton Place 2pm. With U3A Recorder Group and Seaford Handbell Ringers. Retiring collection in aid of Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy Charity. Seaford Women’s Institute Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd 2pm. Waiting list for new members. To hire the hall for events, email Sue Parish at sue@eleganzaweddings.com www.esfwi.org.uk/wis/seaford Seaford Stamp & Postcard Club Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane 7pm for 7.30pm. Members’ evening showcasing stamp favourites. All stamp and postcard collectors welcome. Tel: 01323 492433 www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/sspc

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Seaford Museum & Heritage Society The Little Theatre, 4 Steyne Rd 7.30pm. ‘Sussex Suffragettes’, an illustrated talk by Kevin Gordon. Members £2. Non-members £5. Tel: 01323 898222. www. seafordmuseum.co.uk Thursday 9th Bizzybirds The View, Seaford Head Golf Club, Southdown Road 10am - 12 noon. Monthly meeting for women looking to build their business and network with like-minded women. www.bizzybirds.co.uk Seahaven RAFA Lunch 12 noon for 12.30pm. Twocourse lunch at either the Royal British Legion or the White Lion. Book one week in advance. Tel: 01323 898907 Sussex Community Development Association (SCDA) Sugar Craft workshop East Sussex College, Denton Island, Newhaven 2.30pm. One-day workshop. Try your hand at some basic sugar craft skills. Contact 01273 519149 or healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk Horder Healthcare Event Sutton Road, Seaford 6.30pm - 7.30pm. Free health event: maintaining muscle and joint health. To book your free place call 01323 810926 or visit www.horderheatlhcare.co.uk. Friday 10th Hearing Aid Maintenance, NHS Batteries & Hearing Loss Advice in Seaford Downs 60+ Club, Sutton Corner 10am - 12 noon. Drop in and meet your local, friendly team from East Sussex Hearing Resource Centre. Please bring your brown NHS record book. Tel: 01323 722505. Email: mail@ eshrc.org.uk www. eshrc.org.uk Seaford Community Cinema The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7.30pm. ‘Free Solo’ cert. 12A. Tickets £6/£5/£3.50. Available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street, tel: 01323 897426, or online. www.seafordcinema.org

Friday 10th - Sat 18th Seaford Little Theatre 4 Steyne Rd, Seaford ‘The Thrill of Love’, written by Amanda Whittington, directed by Dennis Picott. Evening performances 7.45pm. Matinées on 10th and 18th only at 2.30pm. Phone enquiries 01323 492821. Tickets £9/£8 in person at Redgold Opticians, 32 Broad St. Please don’t call Redgolds for tickets. Sorry no credit cards. www. seafordlittletheatre.co.uk Saturday 11th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Newhaven Marina, Yacht Harbour, BN9 9BY 10am. Safety Boat Refresher/ Upskill Training. Seaford Clubhouse 6pm. AGM (members only). www.nssc.org.uk St Peter’s Church Plant Sale St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Rd 10am - 12 noon (weather permitting). Spring plant sale with a wide variety of annuals, perennials and vegetables. Seaford Bowling Club Chichester Rd, Seaford 10am - 1pm. Spring fayre. Homemade cakes and preserves. Cards, books, raffle and tombola. Try out outdoor bowls with qualified coaches (equipment provided, please wear flat shoes). Free entry. 01323 892831. Lunchtime Concert St Leonard’s Church, Church St 1pm. Music from the Sofa Jazz Ensemble led by Nigel Goss. Free event self-supported by donations. www.seafordparish. org.uk The Royal British Legion Claremont Road, Seaford 8.30pm. Disco. Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Sunday 12th NPSLC Seaford Half Marathon Seaford Beach Race start 9am (registration opens 7am). Entries £17 per person. Enter online at www. npslions.co.uk.

Seven Sisters Lace Society Women’s Institute Hall, Claremont Road, Seaford 10am - 4pm. Come and make lace with a friendly group meeting. All lace makers, including beginners. welcome. Contact Jenny Gibbs on 01323 483659. Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Marine Parade BN25 2QR 10.30am. Spring Class Series Race 7 & 8. www.nssc.org.uk Sunday Tea Dances Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, N’haven 2pm - 4.30pm. Ballroom, Latin, popular sequence and occasional line dances. £6, including tea and biscuits (first visit £1.50). Tel: Fred Weston on 01323 898813 Tuesday 14th Seaford Natural History Society Dawn Chorus, Abbots Wood (Ref: TQ 5577 0719) 5.15am. Walk starts from the main Abbots Wood Car Park and back by 9am. No steep hills. Please use appropriate footwear. £3 (refunded if you join).www.seafordnaturalhistory. org.uk or call 01323 893526. East Sussex Health Walks Martello Tower, Seaford 10am - 11am. Guided short walk. Free to join. Contact Lorna Neville on 01424 444675 or 07740 899559, lorna.neville@tcv.org.uk Probus Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road 12 noon for 12.30pm lunch. Monthly meeting with 2-course meal and speaker. Tel: 01323 899300 or 01323 896024 Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe 5pm. Cadet training. www.nssc.org.uk Seaford Community Cinema The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7pm. NT Live production of ‘All My Sons’. Tickets £6/£5/£3.50. Available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street, tel: 01323 897426, or online. www.seafordcinema.org GuestHouse Storytellers Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven 7.30pm (café opens at 6.45pm). ‘Island Stories’ – a chance to

tell or listen to stories about islands, both real and fictional. To book a 10-minute slot to share a story email kym.herbs@ googlemail.com. Club night £5/£4 unwaged on the door. Youth Counselling Project Fundraising Quiz Night Upstairs at The Plough, Seaford 8pm for 8.30pm start. £5 on the night, raffle etc. Wednesday 15th Seaford U3A Coffee Morning Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane 10am - 12 noon. Find out about courses, workshops and outings. £2 for coffee and nibbles. Open to members and non-members. No need to book - just turn up. www. u3asites.org.uk/seaford Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Marine Parade BN25 2QR 7.15pm. Wednesday Series 1 Race 1. www.nssc.org.uk The Wednesday Group Cross Way Church, Clinton Centre, Clinton Place 7.30pm. AGM. All welcome. Thursday 16th Sussex Sewing Machines Services Hillcrest Community Centre, Newhaven Alex Askeroff of Sussex Sewing Machines will come to the Hillcrest Centre to service sewing machines for £35. To book call Jackie on 01323 872263 or 07434 588503. Afternoon Flower Club Baptist Church Hall, Belgrave Rd 2pm. Monthly meeting with presentation by Pat McDonald, ‘It will be an adventure’. Opportunity to join. Annual fee £29, visitors £5 on the door including refreshments. Tel: Mary Morris 01323 893899 or Sue Ward 01323 894848. Friday 17th Hearing Aid Maintenance, NHS Batteries & Hearing Loss Advice in Seaford St James’ Trust Club House, Blatchington Road 10am - 12 noon. Drop in and meet your local, friendly team from East Sussex Hearing Resource Centre. Please bring your brown NHS record book Tel: 01323 722505. Email: mail@ eshrc.org.uk www. eshrc.org.uk

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Seaford Comedy The View, Seaford Head Golf Club, Southdown Road 7.45pm (doors open 7pm). Michael Fabbri headlines. Hosted by Julie Jepson. Tickets £10 on the door or online at: www.wegottickets.com Saturday 18th Open Mic Poetry The Crypt Gallery, Church St 7pm. Come and read (or perform) your poetry in a warm and friendly atmosphere, and enjoy a glass of wine with us. Tickets £8 from Seaford Tourist Information Centre or via www.seahavenpoets.co.uk. Tickets on the door £10. Rhos Male Voice Choir St Leonard’s Church, Seaford 7pm. Tickets £13 from Newberry Tully Estate Agents, or from Jim Taylor 01323 490038 or Vi Roberts on 01323 896343. More info at: www.rmvc.org.uk The Royal British Legion Claremont Road, Seaford 8.30pm. Maidevale. Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Sunday 19th Friends of Tide Mills meeting Tide Mills 10am - 12 noon. Meet at beach end of old village road. Help us to care for this special place. Email: brian.skinner2@ btinternet.com Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Marine Parade BN25 2QR 10.30am. Birling Gap (fast fleet), Cuckmere Haven (slow fleet). Long/Middle Distance Race 1. www.nssc.org.uk The Joyce Campbell Sunday Lunch Club St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Road 1pm. A get together for lunch for senior citizens in Seaford. £6. To book call Madeline on 01323 890175. Monday 20th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford Clubhouse 7pm. NSSC Board Meeting (members only). www.nssc.org.uk

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Tuesday 21st East Sussex Health Walks Salts Café, Salts Recreation Ground 10am - 11am. Guided short walk. Free to join. Contact Lorna Neville on 01424 444675 or 07740 899559, lorna.neville@tcv.org.uk Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe 5pm. Cadet training. www.nssc.org.uk Wednesday 22nd Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Marine Parade BN25 2QR 7.15pm. Wednesday Series 1 Race 2. www.nssc.org.uk Thursday 23rd Neighbourhood Watch Spring Safety Expo ‘We’re Great Neighbours’ Seaford Baptist Church Hall 6pm. Come and see what our community is up to, keeping you safe and happy. Free admission. Just turn up. Light refreshments available. Thur 23rd - Mon 27th Sussex artists Valerie Kent and Brian Ixer Flint Gallery, & Undercroft, the Crypt, Church Street 9.30am - 5pm. www. thecryptgallery.com Friday 24th Seaford U3A Concert Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 10.30am. Seaford U3A Orchestra concert of light classical and popular music. Free admission. Retiring collection. More info, call Pat White on 01323 897360 Saturday 25th Seaford Sessions Gig: The Orange Circus Band Little Theatre, 4 Steyne Road, 7.45pm (doors open 7pm). Celtic, bluegrass, alt-country and indie music with The Orange Circus Band. Tickets £10. Book at www.sseafordsessions. org or at the Seaford Tourist Information Centre, Church St. The Royal British Legion Claremont Road, Seaford 8.30pm. Backbeat. Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk

Sat 25th - Mon 27th Alfriston Art Club Exhibition and Sale Alfriston War Memorial Hall, BN26 5TL 10.30am - 5.30pm. Original paintings and greeting cards for sale. Refreshments available. Free entry. Profits to the St Andrew’s Restoration Appeal. Regret no credit card facitilies. Janet Banham 01323 870717. Sunday 26th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Marine Parade BN25 2QR 10.30am. Sussex Express C up Race 1 & 2. www.nssc.org.uk Open Garden in Aid of St Wilfrid’s Hospice 13 Bowden Rise, BN25 2HZ 11am - 4pm. Teas, tombola, raffle and plants. Wheelchair accessible. Dogs on a lead welcome. Monday 27th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Marine Parade BN25 2QR 10.30am. Sussex Express Cup Race 3 & 4. www.nssc.org.uk Tuesday 28th East Sussex Health Walks Martello Tower, Seaford 10am - 11am. Guided short walk. Free to join. Contact Lorna Neville on 01424 444675 or 07740 899559, 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.

Seaford Sweethearts WI Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd 8pm. Monthly meeting. hello@ seafordsweetheartswi.com Wednesday 29th Seaford Museum and Heritage Society In the Martello Tower 10am - 12 noon. Half Term Children’s Event (Seaford Railways, art, craft & history). Seaford Women’s Circle The Yurt at Florence House 7pm. A space to learn and share. Each month a different woman from the community holds the circle or offers a talk/ mini workshop. We usually start with a little meditation and end with a song or chant. All ages welcome. www.facebook.com/ groups/seafordwomenscircle Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Marine Parade BN25 2QR 7.15pm. Wednesday Series 1 Race 3. www.nssc.org.uk Thursday 30th Seaford Horticultural Society St Leonard’s Hall, Church Lane 7pm. Members’ social evening with ‘Rampion Energy Farm’, a talk by Chris Tomlinson. www. seafordhorti.com Friday 31st Midsummer Miscellany of Popular Songs Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 7pm - 9.30pm. SBC Singers and visiting Bönnigstedt PopChoir. Retiring collection.

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ARTS & CRAFTS

Art @ St James’ St James’ Trust, Blatchington Road Sat mornings 10am to 12 noon: Beginners Acrylic, 10week course. Sat afternoons 1pm - 3pm: Beginners Watercolour, 10-week course. Both courses run from 27th April to 29th June. Tel: 01323 492800 or Liz Davies via www. stjamestrustseaford.co.uk Art Workshop Be Creative, 13 Sutton Park Road Thurs: 10am - 12 noon. With Lesley Harvey. All mediums used. £15. Tel: Terri on 01323 490912

Art Workshop Paradise Park Café, Avis Road, Newhaven Last Sat of the month: 9.30am - 11.30am. With Lesley Harvey. All materials provided. £12. Tel: 07722 236741 to reserve a place. Email: lesleyharvey17 hotmail.com Chinese Painting Group Hellingly Village Hall off A22 Weds: 1 - 4pm. Professional Chinese tutor. Materials available. Beginners and new members welcome. For more details contact: 01273 515452

East Sussex Moviemakers St Luke’s Parish Rooms, Stone Cross, Pevensey 1st & 3rd Weds: 7.30 9.30pm. Members show videos, advice available, speakers on video-related topics. Contact Valerie McManus: 07950 904778, valmcmanusuk@yahoo.com www.eastsussexmoviemakers. com Jewellery Classes Seaford Mon: 6 -9pm, Wed: 10am 2pm, Fri: 10am - 2pm. Tel 07952 195341, email: info@ leprevost.co.uk, www.leprevost. co.uk Knit & Craft Chyngton Methodist Church Hall, Millberg Road, Seaford Thurs: 2pm - 4pm. All welcome, come and learn new skills making articles for charities. Tel: Viola on 01323 890271 Knit & Natter Seaford Little Theatre, Steyne Road Weds: 10am - 12 noon. Knit, natter and crochet. All made welcome. Tel: Eileen on 01273 510491 or Lyn 01323 893412 Newhaven Art Club Peacehaven Evangelical Church Mon: 2pm. Members meet to paint and draw together with discussions, demonstrations, life drawing and sketching outdoors. Annual subs. £25. Why not come along and see how you get on? www.newhavenartclub.org.uk Newhaven Knit ‘n’ Natter Group Hillcrest Centre Bay Vue Road, Newhaven Mon: 2pm-4pm. Room 4. Friendly support for knitting and needlework enthusiasts. All ages and abilities welcome. No fees or subscription. Bring along your knitting and enjoy refreshments in the café. Free parking and access for the disabled. Further details, tel: 07540 199616 or 01323 890205 Ouse Valley Artists Denton & Mount Pleasant Social Centre Weds: 9am 12.30pm. Friendly group of enthusiastic artists, all abilities welcome. For more info call Diane on 01323 670025 or email diane.yvonne.king@ gmail.com or call Pat on 01273 516183.

SCDA Drawing course Denton Island Community Centre, Denton Island, Newhaven Four-week course for complete beginners. All materials provided. Tues: 30 April, 7th, 14th & 21st May, 10am-1pm. 01273 519149 or healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk. Sussex Community Development Association (SCDA) supports the needs of those most vulnerable in the community. Seaford Art Club Downs Leisure Centre 1st Mon of every month: new pictures on display at the View at Seaford Head – open from 7am every morning. Fri: 2 - 4pm. A friendly, active group of enthusiastic, competent artists. Demonstrations, practical sessions, gallery visits and other trips. Tel Anne: 01323 491008 www.seafordartclub. weebly.com Seaford Machine Knitting Club Baptist Church, Belgrave Rd 2nd Fri of month: 2 - 4pm. Tel: Helen Doran on 01323 872218 or email: hdoran@ talktalk.net Seaford Photographic Society The Martello Room, Seaford Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane Fri: 7.30pm. September to May. www.seafordps.org.uk

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Age Concern Seaford 6 Church Street Mon - Fri: 10am - 2pm. Office. Mon - Sat: 10am - 2pm. Shop. We offer the following services for older people: information and support, medical transport, visiting and befriending, contact time. Volunteers required. Tel: 01323 899434 www. ageconcernseaford.btck.co.uk Bank/HSBC Retirees Group Lansdowne Hotel, Eastbourne Last Thurs of month: 10.30am - 12 noon. Calling all retired members. Coffee, tea and biscuits with friendly people.Tel Mrs Doreen Woodward-Davies 01323 898907. Bipolar UK Support Group St James’ Trust, 11 Blatchington Road 2nd Weds of month: 1.30pm-3.30pm.

Information and support for individuals affected by bipolar, including friends, family and carers. www.bipolaruk.org Canasta Afternoon Seaford & Blatchington Lawn Tennis Club, 47 Belgrave Road 1st & 3rd Weds of month: 2pm. £2.50 per session incl. tea/coffee and biscuits. For info, tel: June 01323 896456. Civil Service Pensioners Alliance The View, Seaford Head Golf Club, Southdown Rd 1st Tues of month: 10am. Friendly chat inc. group business and info on pensions/ benefits/ socials & days out. Refreshments. Cuckmere Valley Transition Group George Inn, Alfriston 1st Thurs of month: 7pm Energy Group meeting. Tel: 01323 870409 email: cuckmere transition@gmail.com www. cuckmerevalleytransition.org.uk Deans Senior Tea Club Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Mon: 2pm - 4pm. Social club for all. The aim is to combat loneliness and isolation. Tea, cakes, games, raffle and entertainment. All welcome. Dog Training The Scout Hut, The Salts Recreation Ground Mon & Tues evenings: Seaford & District Dog Training Club. Dog training classes in accordance with the Kennel Club Good Citizens Scheme. Class levels are puppy, bronze, silver and graduate. Tel: Dave 07516 934927 www.seaforddogclub.co.uk Downs 60+ Club Sutton Corner, Seaford (Old Flint Building, grounds of Downs Leisure Centre) 10am-12 noon and 2-4pm. Mon am: Art, snooker. pm: Snooker, table tennis, board games. Tues am: Snooker, art, keep fit (10.30-11.30) pm: Board games, table tennis. Weds am: Art, snooker, choir (10.30-11.45), lunch club 12.30pm pm: Snooker, craft & chat. Thurs am: Art, board games, snooker, exercise & line dancing pm: Art, snooker. Fri am: Art, snooker pm: Table tennis Sat am: Table tennis, snooker. Occasional discussion group, card games and minibus trips. Visit twice then pay £55

for the year; no more to pay for unlimited visits (excl. lunch). Come along or call 01323 896422 on Weds 10am 12 noon. East Dean & Friston Gardening Club East Dean Village Hall, Gilberts Drive 2nd Fri of month: 2.15pm 4pm. Variety of guest speakers. Membership £7 per year, visitors welcome. Tel: Fran 01323 423529 French in the Cuckmere Valley Near Littlington French conversation groups led by French teacher. One-toone’s, preparation for exams, Skype lessons, proofreading, translation, French film and literary groups. For more information tel: 01323 871204/ 07903 610880 or email babkun@gmail.com 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

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Kids Aloud Kingswell, 115-117 Vale Road (Community Church Hall) Fri: 3.45pm - 5.30pm. Free after-school activities for children aged 4-12. All welcome for games, art and stories. Tel: Tina 01323 492833. www.kings-well.org.uk/kids_ aloud.htm Know Dementia Memory Moments Café Meridian Centre, Meridian Way, P’haven Fri: 9.30am - 12.30pm. Informal café for people with dementia and their family supporter/carer. Includes tea, coffee and cake, and a little fun and laughter with games, talk, music, dance etc. Tel: 01273 494300 Email: info@ knowdementia.co.uk Lipreading Classes St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Tues:10am - 11.45am. Newcomers welcome, first session free. Great confidence builder. Six week terms. Fee includes membership of Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club. Tel: Jenny 01273 585339 L: IVE Youth Club Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Fri: 6 - 7pm. (School year 3 - 6). Games and activities inc. pool, table football, table tennis, games consoles, craft zones, and a tuck shop. Admission £1 inc 50p worth of tuck. First week free. Term time only. Tel: 01323 896009 www. seafordbaptistchurch.org.uk Mercread Youth Centre Mercread Road, Seaford Mon: 6pm - 7pm. Seaford Youth Forum. Tues: 3.30pm - 5.30pm. Juniors Youth Club (Year 8 & 9), £1. Weds: 3.30 - 6pm. After School Club (Year 6 & 7), £1. Thurs: 3.30pm - 5.30pm. Mercread Youth Centre Mercread Road, Seaford T.O.A.S.T. Girls Only Group, £1. 6.30pm - 8.30pm. Seniors Youth Club (Year 9+), £1. For more details contact Roger Daw on 01323 892531 National Trust Seaford Association (NTSA) Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane. 3rd Wed of month: 2.30pm. Illustrated talks on diverse subjects from Oct to March. Outings from spring to autumn plus other social and fundraising

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events. New members welcome. Visitors £2.50. www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/nt Newhaven & Seaford Sea Cadets The Old Church, Chapel Street, Newhaven Mon & Fri: 7pm - 9pm (seniors) Fri: 7pm - 9pm (juniors) Newhaven, Peacehaven & Seaford Lions Club White Lion Hotel, Claremont Rd 4th Thurs of month: 8pm meeting. www.npslions.co.uk Youth Club Newhaven Lewes Road Hut, Robinson Road, Newhaven Weds: 6.30-8.30pm. For young people aged 11+. Info 01273 517250 or youth@ sussexcommunity.org.uk Probus Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Rd 2nd Tues of month: 12 noon for 12.30pm lunch. Monthly meeting with 2-course meal and speaker. Tel: 01323 899300 or 01323 896024. The Rotary Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Rd Weds: 12.45 for 1pm. Weekly meeting. Royal Antidiluvian Order of Buffaloes RAF Club, Wish Road, Eastbourne Sun: 6pm. Weekly meetings. Tel: 07766 404133 or 07709 290934 or email: dkg53@ talktalk.net The Royal Society of St George Monthly events. England’s leading patriotic society. Contact Chairman 01323 899985 or email: 514928@ talktalk.net. Seaford Afternoon Flower Club Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 3rd Thurs of month:1.30pm for a 2pm start. Talks, demos, outings, etc. Past and new members welcome. Membership £29 per year. Visitors £5 including refreshments per meeting. Tel: Mary Morris 01323 893899 or Sue Ward 01323 894848. Seaford Bonfire Society White Lion Hotel, Claremont Rd First Thurs of month: 7.30pm. Membership and open committee meeting. Email: seafordbonfire@gmail.com www.seafordbonfiresociety. co.uk

Seaford Bridge Club Downs Leisure Centre Tues:1.30 - 5pm. Duplicate bridge in a friendly atmosphere for intermediates and above. Fri: 6.30 - 10pm. Duplicate bridge for intermediate and above. For further information please refer to our website www.bridgewebs.com/seaford Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane Mon: Cribbage & Line Dancing. Tues: 9.30am Slimming World. 3rd Weds: Klondyke Whist. Thurs: Tea Dance/Dance Classes. Fri & Sun: 8.15pm Bingo. Tel: 01323 890087 Seaford Evening Flower Club St Luke’s Church, Walmer Rd 1st Thurs of month: 7pm for 7.30pm demo. Affil. to NAFAS. New members welcome. Visitors £4.50 including refreshments. Tel Marian on 01273 515544 Seaford Head Probus Club Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road 1st Tues of month: Monthly lunch for members and guests. Tel: 01323 896373 Seaford Martello Rotary Club Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road Mon: 7.15pm for 7.45pm. Tel: 07984 581784 or email: seafordmartellorotary@gmail. com. Seaford Museum & Heritage Society Martello Tower Winter opening times: Saturdays: 2-4pm Sunday & bank hols: 11am4pm. Groups by appt. Archives open every 1st Sun of each month. Tel: 01323 898222 www.seafordmuseum.co.uk Seaford Quakers Seaford Little Theatre, Steyne Rd Sun: 10.30 - 11.30am. Meeting for worship followed by refreshments. All welcome. Tel Margaret Brandram on 01323 381282 Seaford Social Club for Blind & Partially Sighted People St Peter’s Hall, Belgrave Road 1st Thurs of month: 2-4pm. Entertainment and tea. Tel: ESAB 01323 832252 Seafordspirit: Seaford Independent Spiritualist Church 3 Warwick Road Tues: 7.30pm - 8.30pm Healing. Thurs: 7.30pm Divine Service. Friday: 10.30pm 12 noon Healing. Alternate

Saturdays: Clairvoyant Evenings 7.30pm. Demos/ workshops see website. All welcome. Tel 01323 737407 Email: enquiries@seafordspirit. co.uk www.seafordspirit.co.uk Seaford Stamp & Postcard Club Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane 2nd Weds of month: 7.15pm. Monthly speaker. All stamp and postcard collectors welcome. Tel: 01323 492433 www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/sspc Seaford Stroke & Caring Club St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Mon: 2 - 4pm. Slides, music, quizzes, bingo, tea and homemade cakes. Some transport available. Tel: Joyce Woodgate: 01323 894547 Seahaven (Afternoon) Trefoil Guild Afternoon Meeting St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane, off Church St. 1st Tues of month: 2.30 4.30pm. Tel: 01323 897959 Seahaven (Evening) Trefoil Guild Evening Meeting Downs Leisure Centre Over 60s Club 3rd Thurs of month: 7.30pm. Tel: 01323 893250 Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd 1st Friday of month: 2.15 - 4pm. Guest speakers and other activities, tea and biscuits, raffle. Local transport may be available at a small cost. Contact Pauline 01323 895216 Southdown Bridge Club 60+ Club, Downs Leisure Ctr Weds: 6.15pm for 6.30pm start. Friendly Duplicate Bridge club for improvers up. Tel: 01323 896071 Email: creamer@uwclub.net www.bridgewebs.com/ southdown The Submariners Association (Sussex Branch) Royal British Legion Club, Claremont Road 1st Fri of month: 7.45pm. For all ex and serving submariners. Tel: Harry Summerton 01323 734132 Survivors of Suicide The Matthew 25 Mission, Brodie Hall, Christ Church, Seaside, Eastbourne 2nd Mon: 7pm-8.30pm. Group for people affected by suicide. www.sussexcommunity.org.uk

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Sussex Army Cadet Force No. 2 Platoon (Seaford) Mercread Youth Centre, Mercread Road Mon & Weds: 7.30 - 9.30pm. For ages 12 (school year 8) to 18 yrs. For further information email kevin.falconer@serfca.org or tel: 01273 552222 SCDA Dish Dash Cookery Denton Island Community Centre, Denton Island, Newhaven Basic skills, cooking on a budget, tasty dishes, international cuisine. Six-week course: 9th, 16th, 23rd May & 6th, 13th, 20th June, 6pm - 8pm. Contact 01273 519149. sussexcommunity.org.uk. Sussex Community Development Association (SCDA) supports the needs of those most vulnerable in the community. Sussex Wildlife Trust Various locations in and around Seaford 1st Thurs of month:10am 3pm, Sept to May. For details tel: 07824 151935. Email: sarahquantrill@sussexwt.org.uk www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk Sussex Wildlife Trust Youth Rangers Various locations in and around Seaford Tues:Term time only. Volunteer group for 16-25 year olds. Carry out practical conservation tasks and learn about wildlife whilst gaining valuable work experience. Email: nikkihills@sussexwt. org.uk www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk U3A Members’ Interest Talks Downs Leisure Cent., Sutton Rd Thurs: afternoon. Subjects range from Japanese Ideas to Bonnard in Search of Rainbows, Chickens, Parliament and more. www.u3asites.org. uk/seaford/home The Union Club, Seaford 1 Stafford Road A non-political social club for residents. Lounge bar, dart board, snooker table, TV screens, and events. Applications for membership all welcome. Tel 01323 890015 email: membership@ theunionclub.plus.com Whist Drive St Thomas More Roman Catholic Church Hall, Sutton Road Thurs: 1.45pm. £2 inc. tea and biscuits. Tel: 01323 896412

Who Let the Dads Out? Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 2nd Sat of month: 9.30am 11.30am. For children 0 to 11 yrs with their dads, granddads and male carers. Tel: 01323 896009

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Clinton Centre Café Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Tues: 10am - 11.30am. Coffee/ tea and biscuit or toast and butter, £1. Tel: 01323 873262 Coffee Morning & Bring & Buy St Luke’s Church Hall, Walmer Rd Weds: 10am - 12 noon Coffee Pot Chyngton Methodist Church Hall Thurs: 10 - 11.30am. Assorted items on sale. Disabled access. Friendly atmosphere. Tel: 01323 891534 East Dean Farmers’ Market East Dean Village Hall,Village Green Lane off Gilberts Drive Weds: 10am - 12.30pm. 01323 423481 Family Learning and Youth Activities Please call for information. Tel: 01273 517250, email: familylearning@ sussexcommunity.org.uk www.sussexcommunity.org.uk International Coffee Morning St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane 2nd & 4th Weds of month: 10.30am - 12.30pm. FebruaryDecember, term time only. Local Indoor Market Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Fri: 10.30am - 2.30pm. Local community market, formerly held at the Clinton Centre on Tuesdays. Stalls available. Email: sussexmarkets@live.co.uk Facebook: Sussex Markets Love Heart Community Café Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Thurs: 10.30am - 12.30pm. Supporting people with learning difficulties through work experience. All welcome. Fundraisers: raise funds and enhance your profile for free, any Thursday with booked slot. Tel: 01273 812976 Mitchell House Monday Tea Club 43 Lexden Drive Mon: 3 - 4.30pm. Tea, chat and a game or two. 50p and extra charge to play games (for prize funding). Tel: 01323 891804

Monday Coffee Mornings Seaford Little Theatre 4 Steyne Road Mon: 10am - 11.30am. All welcome to come and enjoy a coffee/tea with biscuits. Newhaven Country Market Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven, BN9 9LH Thursdays: 9.45am - 1pm (2pm Easter and Christmas markets). Homemade produce, free-range eggs, fresh fish, plants, crafts, café. Free parking, access for the disabled. Contact Jackie Gordon on 01323 872263. Newhaven Street Markets Newhaven High Street Thurs & Sat: 9am - 2pm. Fresh produce, bread, pastries, fish & seafood, street food, clothes, arts & crafts, household goods, fishing tackle, handmade jewellery. For stall hire tel 01273 517544 or email:new havenmarket@outlook.com One You East Sussex Various locations Free healthy lifestyle service. Supporting East Sussex residents to eat well, move more, drink less, be smoke free and lose weight through internal programmes and 1-2-1 support. Plus free NHS health checks. To self-refer or refer a friend go online or tel: 01323 404600 www.oneyoueastsussex.org.uk Plastic Free Seaford The Seven Sisters (function room) Alfriston Road 3rd or 4th Tues: 7pm. Monthly Community Meeting for the Plastic Free Seaford campaign. All welcome. Facebook: Plastic Free Seaford Seaford Community Garden Crouch Gardens next to the Peace Garden Weds: 9.30am - 12.30pm. Garden open, plants and produce for sale. All welcome. www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/scg Seaford Old Town Hall Community Tea Room Church Street, Seaford Mon - Fri: 10am - 1pm. Sat: 10am - 12 noon. Come and enjoy a comfortable rest, hot drink, friendly chat. Seaford Police Neighbourhood Policing Team Meet & Greet Downs Leisure Centre Thurs: 3.30pm. Meet your local

Police Community Support Officers. www.sussex.police.uk Seaford Street Markets Sutton Road 2nd & 4th Friday of the month: 9am - 1pm. www. seafordtowncouncil.gov.uk/ Street-Markets.aspx Seaford Tree Wardens Various locations 1st Saturday & 3rd Tuesday: Mornings: two-hour sessions caring for Seaford’s newly planted trees. Tools provided. For details visit the Facebook page or seafordtreewardens. wordpress.com Seahaven Storehouse Seaford Community Church, 115-117 Vale Road Thurs: 10am - 1pm. Providing basic food items to those in need. Tel/text: 07921 844930 Email: seahavenstorehouse@ gmail.com www.kings-well.org. uk/storehouse.php Tutoring Tutor’s home in Seaford Tutoring services for primary/ secondary ages – help with building confidence, English, Maths, skills for learning, English/History to GCSE, 11+/ SATS preparation. . Contact Liz Hunter (DBS checked) on 07918 127763 or 01323 893933. Email: lizthetutor@ btinternet.com Young People Wellbeing Group Denton Island Community Centre, Newhaven Every Tuesday: 4.30-5.30pm. 6-week workshops on selfesteem, confidence, resilience, and mental health. Current one ends in May. For young people aged 13 to 16. Contact 01273 517250 or youth@ sussexcommunity.org.uk for the next round of workshops.

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Bizzybirds The View, Seaford Head Golf Club, Southdown Road monthly meetings Bizzybird meetings offer an opportunity for business women to connect over coffee while sharing hints, tips and advice with occasional guest speakers and training sessions. For upcoming dates and more info visit www.bizzybirds.co.uk Continued...

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Blatchington Hill Townswomen’s Guild The Chapel Room, St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Road, Seaford 2nd Tues of month: 7.30pm. Members only. Membership enquiries: thekavanaghs@ btinternet.com Inner Wheel Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road 2nd Tues of month: 7.30pm. Members only. Seaford Ladies Probus Club Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road 4th Tues of month: 12 noon for 12.30pm. Monthly lunch club for retired or semi-retired professional businesswomen. Silver service meal and local speakers. Not on in December. Tel: Liz Merritt 01323 895553 Seaford Martello WI St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane, off Church St 2nd Thurs of month: 7.30pm. New members welcome. Tel: 01273 583484, email: angeaston@sky.com Seaford NWR (National Women’s Register) Members’ homes and out and about Various days: For women who are interested in everything and talk about anything. More details visit www.nwr.org.uk or contact us directly by email: nwrseaford@gmail.com Seaford Sweethearts WI Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd 4th Tues of month: 8pm 10pm. For further info about attending, please email: hello@ seafordsweetheartswi.com Seaford Women’s Circle The Yurt at Florence House Last Weds of month: 7pm. Each month a different woman from the community will hold the circle or offer a talk/mini workshop. It’s a space to share and learn. All ages welcome. www.facebook.com/groups/ seafordwomenscircle Seaford Women’s Institute Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd 2nd Weds of month: 2pm. Other activities include: Mon: Art (weekly), Play Reading (fortnightly), Walking Group (fortnightly). Weds: Craft & Chat (fortnightly). Every other month: Book Reading. www.esfwi.org.uk/wis/seaford

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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 Project, 39-41 Church Street, Eastbourne Mon: 7.30pm - 9.45pm. No need to read music to join this friendly choir, which regularly sings in Seaford. Tel: Claire 07920 430162 or Sue 07789 343514. www. concentus-sings.com The Downs Singers Downs 60+ Club, Sutton Crn. Weds: 10.30am - 11.30am. Friendly. No need to read music. Tel: 01323 896422 on Tues 10am -12 noon or come on the day. Haven Harmonies Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven BN9 9LH Mon: 7 - 9pm. Contemporary repertoire accompanied on guitar. No need to read music. £6 per session. Tel 01273 611068 or email: marianstanley43@gmail.com for more information. Michael Piraner’s Recorder Workshops The Chapel Room, St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Road 2nd Sat every month: 2pm - 4.30pm. For adults over 18 years of age. For more information, email: val. underhill@googlemail.com Play Readings at the Seaford Little Theatre 4 Steyne Road 1st Tues every month (except November): 7.30pm. Everyone welcome to join in or just listen; play readings are held in the coffee lounge. Tel: Mary 01323 351882 or email gmaryyoung@ gmail.com

SBC Singers Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Weds: 7pm. New members always welcome. Tel: Peter 01273 586687 Seaford Choral Society Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Mon: 7.15 - 9.15pm New singers always welcome, no experience necessary, no audition. Tel: 01323 301683, email: info@seaford-choralsociety.com www.seafordchoral-society.com Seaford Drum Group The Archway, 1 Blatchington Rd Tues: 7pm - 9pm. Group drumming. No experience necessary, everyone welcome. Tel: Jamie 07863 159742 Seaford 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. 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 potential members. Tel: Mary 01323 351882. Last Mon of month: £1 tea and toast charity breakfast. Tel: Debbie 07596 709044. Weds: 7.30pm - 10pm (except during productions). Workshop and Social Evening. Set building, prop, wardrobe and chat over a coffee.Tel: Ray 07984 280067 Seaford Musical Theatre The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane Tues & Thurs: 7.30pm. Rehearsals - new members welcome. Tel: 01323 492240 Seaford Musical Theatre Juniors The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane Weds: 6 - 8pm. Performance based learning for young people. Enquiries: 07468 916302 or email: Donna7of9@ gmail.com Seaford Silver Band Seaford Head School, Steyne Rosd Weds: 8 - 10pm. Rehearsals. New members welcome. Tel: 01323 892424 or

07740 646386 visit www. seafordsilverband.co.uk Seaford Youth Drama Group Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd Mon: groups from 5pm. Very reasonable prices. New members welcome. Contact Chris on 01323 892023 Singing for Fun Seaford Baptist Church Weds: 11am - 12 noon. Thurs: 7 - 8pm. For adults of all ages and abilities – join us for an hour of musical fun. No need to read music. £5. Phone 01323 365495, 07799 818590 email: sallyann@ crystalclearaudio.co.uk Sound Baths The Yurt, Florence House, Southdown Road 1st and 3rd Tues of the month: Bathe in these lovely soothing sounds. Tel 07515 961327 South Downs Society of Recorder Players St James’ Trust, Blatchington Road 4th Sat of the month: 2 - 5pm. Contact the secretary, email: sdowns@srp.org.uk U3A Recorder Group St James’ Trust, Blatchington Road Weds: 2 - 4pm. Tel: Val Underhill on 01323 895230 Email: val.underhill@googlemail. com Vocal Repertoire St James’ Trust, Blatchington Road Fri: 5pm for 8 - 12 year olds, 7pm for 13 to 20 year olds. Join our wonderful, talented and friendly bunch for group and solo singing sessions For more details visit: facebook.com/vocalrepertoire

Baby & Pre-School

Ante- & Postnatal Excercise Class Downs Leisure Centre, Tues: 10.45 - 11.30am. Specialist exercise class for mums to be and new mums. Crèche on site or baby welcome in class. Tel: 07901 683577 or 01323 490011 or email c.s.cornish@ hotmail.com Artsmart Pre-school Messy Play Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Mon: 11am - 12 noon. Drop in £4.50, siblings £3. Artsmart holiday workshops contact Ann on 07834 629133 or via Facebook.

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Baby and Toddler Experience Seaford, Lewes and Newhaven Classes for babies & toddlers to develop, learn, and have fun. Tel: 07834 231971 www.the babyandtoddlerexperience. co.uk Big Park Buggy Walk Gateway Café, Big Park, Piddinghoe Avenue, Peacehaven Weds: 10am. No need to book - just turn up. www.sussexcommunity.org.uk Jitterbugs Under 5s Denton Island Community Centre, Newhaven Fri: 9.30am - 10.30am. Term time only. Tel: 01273 517250 Email: familylearning@ sussexcommunity.org.uk Piglets Toddler Group St Thomas More Church Wednesdays: 9.30 - 11.30am. Facebook: Piglets Seaford Who Let the Dads Out? Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 2nd Sat of month: 9.30am 11.30am. Parents and toddlers group for fathers, grandfathers or male carers and their preschool children.Tel: 01323 896009

sport & dance

Alfriston Badminton Club Pleasant Rise, Alfriston Weds: 8 - 10pm. Small friendly group looking to expand its membership. All standards welcome. Tel: 01323 645210 Ballet, Tap and Modern Bond School of Dance, St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Rd Weds, Fri & Sat: from 3 years. Free trial class. Tel: 01323 492795 or 07703 485348 www.nikki-b-danceschool.co.uk Ballet,Tap, Modern & Jazz Seahaven Dance, Seaford and Newhaven Mon - Sat Contact Mechele on 07738 831616, email: info@seahavendance.co.uk www.seahavendance.co.uk Ballroom Dance Classes with Studio Tempo Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane. Thurs: 5.45pm. Beginners Sequence. 7.30pm. Beginners Ballroom. 8.30pm. Followon class. Classes also held in Newhaven. Tel: 01273 476565

Barefoot Boogaloo Hillcrest Centre, Newhaven 4th Tues of the month: 7.30 - 9.30pm. £7/£5 concs. Visit Facebook page for info. Basketball with Seahaven Force Seahaven Academy, Southdown Road, Newhaven Thurs: 7pm - 9.30pm. Adults open scrimmage (mixed). Sat: 10am - 12 noon. Open squad session 11-17 years. Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road, Seaford Sun: 11am - 1pm. Mini Ballers 6-11 years.Tel: 07900 817868 www.seahavenforce.com Body Vibes Windover Fitness, nr Alfriston Tues: 10am. Thurs: 6.30pm and 7.30pm. Tel: 01323 871554/07930 738034 Body Works Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Fri: 2pm: All age circuits, 2.45 - 4pm: Older adult stretch & tone. £5 pp. Tel: 01323 871554/07930 738034 Boxercise® Wave Leisure,

Shakespeare Hall, Newhaven Mon: 7pm. Circuits and Bootcamp. Tues: 7.30pm. Cardio Padwork and Aerobox. All classes suitable for beginners. Tel: 01273 510784 or book online: www.waveleisure.co.uk Boxercise® Constitutional Club, Seaford Sun: 10am. Mercread Youth Club, Seaford Weds: 10am Thurs: 7.30pm Thurs: 6.30pm. Indoor Boot Camp. Tel: 07904 818746 Facebook: Fitness & Personal Training Breakfast Bootcamp The Salts Recreation Ground, Seaford Thurs: 6.30 - 7.15am. An all over body workout this class is aimed at getting you stronger, leaner and will help you burn more calories! Tel: 07989 714542 Email: steve@ whittfittraining.co.uk www.whittfittraining.co.uk Facebook: Whittfit Training, Brighton – Steve Whittemore Crouch Bowling Club Crouch Gardens, East Street April-Sept: Outdoor bowling. All age groups welcome. Free coaching by qualified coaches Tel: 01323 654788 www.crouch bowlingclubseaford.co.uk

Cycle Seahaven Various locations Organised rides for MTB and road riders of all levels of fitness and experienc. £5 per year All rides are listed on www.cycleseahaven.org.uk Denton Indoor Bowls Club Denton Island, Newhaven Mon - Sun: 9am - 7pm. New members welcome. Tel 01273 514664 Extend Activities to music, suitable for older people. Have fun while you improve your balance and mobility, with seated options. For classes and times in the area tel Sandria: 01273 514152 Flexercise Seaford Head Lower School Dance Studio, Steyne Road Tues: 6.15pm - 7.15pm. Part exercise, part dance, all fun. Tel: Margaret 07592 026814 www.fl-exercise.com Football Mercread Youth Centre, Mercread Road Tues: Lunchtime. Indoor kickabout for Seaford Head Year 7 & 8 students only. Steyne Site sports hall. 5pm - 6pm. Free kickabout for Year 7+, Downs Leisure Centre. Fri: 9 - 10pm. Football Street League session with Brighton & Hove Albion in the Community. Downs Leisure Centre, £1. Tel: 01323 892531 Forces Fit The Salts Recreation Ground Mon & Weds: 7pm Sun: 10am Free tasters available. Book online at www.forcesfit.co.uk Golf Seaford Golf Club, 111 Firle Road Learn how to play at our new academy. £50 adult/£25 under-16s for six months’ use of practice facilities, two free lessons with our PGA pro and a discount card in the clubhouse. Tel: 01323 892442 Health Walks Martello Tower/The Salts Café 10am - 11am. Health walks, Tuesdays First, third and fifth Tuesday of the month from Salts Café and second and fourth from Martello Tower. All ages and abilities welcome. Free. Tel: Lorna Neville on 01424 444675 or 07740 899559, email lorna.neville@ tcv.org.uk

Holistic Core Restore St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Road Unique six-week pelvic floor and core restore exercise programme for every woman at every life stage. For info and booking, tel: Denise 07725 358811. Email: denise@ bodywisemusclecare.co.uk www.eastbourne holisticcorerestore.com Kettlercise and CoreAbility Wave Leisure, Shakespeare Hall, Newhaven Mon: 6pm. Kettlercise. All over body toning and fat burning. Tues: 6.30pm. Core-focused kettlebell and bodyweight workout. All classes suitable for beginners. Tel: 01273 510784 or book online: www. waveleisure.co.uk Line Dancing Daytime classes for mixed abilities. Tel Val on 01323 325993 Line Dancing Mercread Youth Centre, Mercread Road Tues: 5.30 - 6.30pm Beginners, 6.30 - 7.30pm Improvers, 7.30 - 9pm Intermediates Fri: 5.30 - 6.30pm Beginners, 6.30 - 7.30pm Improvers, 7.30 - 9pm Intermediates. Tel: Gina on 01273 470456 or 07443 425621 Line Dancing with Southern Stomp Church Hall, Bramber Avenue, Peacehaven Mon: 10am - 12 noon. Morning Medley. A mix of dances for everyone. 12.30pm - 2pm. Good Beginner. Weds: 10am - 12.30pm. Improver/Easy Intermediate. Telscombe Hall, Tyedean Road, Telscombe Cliffs Tues: 7.15pm - 8.45pm. Improver. St Nicholas Church Hall, Saltdean Vale, Saltdean Thurs: 7.30pm - 9.30pm. Good Intermediate. Tel: 01273 587714 Email: southernstomp@ hotmail.co.uk www.southernstomp.com Line Dancing with Studio In Line Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane Mon 7.30pm - 10pm. All levels Downs Leisure Centre Thurs 9.30 - 10.30am. Absolute beginners, 10.30am - 12 noon. All levels. Tel: 07931 930770 Continued...

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Meditation & Relaxation St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Sat: 10 - 11am. The Archway, Blatchington Rd Tues: 11am -12 noon. Fri: 6 - 7pm. Tel: 01323 365802 or 07557 539507. Email: pia1807@hotmail.co.uk Meditation Group Seaford Osteopathic Clinic, Paignton House, Warwick Rd Tues: 7.30pm-8.30pm. £6. Please contact Jacqueline for details. Tel: 07963 014560 Meditation Groups Seaford Tues: 10am-12 noon & 7pm9pm. Meetings held in Ann’s home. 1 to 1 sessions, massage and life coaching also available. For further details, tel: Ann 07989 294445. Mums’ Fitness Mercread Centre, Mercread Road Mon: 9.30am. Burn & Tone Weds: 9.30am. Burn & Tone Fri: 9.30am. Total Toning Seaford: Tues: 9.30am. Tots and Tums Thurs: 9.30am. Tots & Tums Children welcome. £25 for 5. New members first 3 classes £10. www.facebook. com/MumsFitnessUK Tel Alex 07540 551054 Newhaven Bowling Club Fort Road, Newhaven Sat: 10am - 11.30am. Junior Bowls Club. 11.45am - lunch. #Letsplaybowls adult try-it-out sessions. Qualified coach and members to help all learn and improve. Tel: 07401663519 www.newhavenbowling club.weebly.com Nordic Walking Various locations Sat: Morning walks in Sussex. Afternoon taster/introductory sessions on the seafront. Weds: 7pm. Evening taster/ introductory sessions at Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Rd. Tel: Kathryn 01323 891492, email: kathrynmcdonald2@ googlemail.com Obstacle Course Training The Salts Recreation Ground 8.45am - 9.30am. Running, jumping, crawling, pulling, pushing, carrying and other movements to help you get stronger and fitter for your first obstacle course race. Tel: 07989 714542 Email: steve@whittfittraining.co.uk www.whittfittraining.co.uk Facebook: Whittfit Training, Brighton – Steve Whittemore

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Outdoor Walks & Activities Seaford, Newhaven, Peacehaven, Eastbourne Free, informal, friendly group walks and gardening outdoor activities. Tel: 01273 519149, email: healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk www.sussexcommunity.org.uk Pilates – Alfriston Pilates Lower Ground Floor Studio, 1-3 Dane Road Tues: 12.30 - 1.30pm. £7.50 pay as you go or £49 for 8 sessions. Have fun! Suitable for all. Contact Karen: 01273 305827 or email: karen. funandfit@gmail.com Pilates – Fitness Pilates Claremont Hall, Claremont Rd Tues: 12.30 - 1.30pm. £7.50 pay as you go or £49 for 8 sessions. Have fun! Suitable for all. Contact Karen on 01273 305827 email: karen.funandfit@ gmail.com Pilates – to raise money for the Youth Counselling Project Seaford Osteopathic Clinic Fri: 6-7pm. Run by Yoga Teacher Karen Hall. Contact 07944 785520. karenmoves@ gmail.com Pilates Mat & Barre Dance Studio. Seaford Head School, Steyne Road Thurs: 6.15pm - 7.15pm. With Karen Hall. Tel: 07944 785520 Email: karenmoves@gmail.com Pilates – Movement for Life Pilates Studio, Seaford Osteopathic Clinic,Warwick Rd Mon-Sat: daily and evening classes. Back care, Gentle and Dynamic Pilates, Reformer and Wunda Chair, Pelvic Floor Restore, Men’s Group, Yoga, Meditation, Seniors Chairbased Exercise – something for every and any body! Tel: 07944 785520 Email: karenmoves@gmail.com Premier United Girls The Salts Recreation Ground Sat: 11.30am. Fun, free football training for girls in years 3, 4 and 5, and years 6, 7 and 8. Message us on Facebook: Premier Mini Soccer School. Rural Rambles Seaford Third Thurs of the month: Free guided walks starting and finishing in Seaford. 2-3 hours. Walks also running in Newhaven and Peacehaven.

Full schedule online: www. waveleisure.co.uk Scottish Country Dancing Alfriston War Memorial Hall, 4 The Tye, Alfriston Weds: 3.30pm - 5pm. Fun and laughter guaranteed. All ages and abilities welcome. No previous experience needed. Bring water and comfortable shoes. £3 per person. Email: sue_fulham@hotmail.com SCDA Diabetes Support Group Greenhavens Network Bike Maintenance For full details, dates and times visit the What’s On section on the SCDA website www. sussexcommunity.org.uk SCDA Wellbeing Activities Denton Island Community Centre, Denton Island, Newhaven A gentle 9-week couch to 5k programme - contact 01273 519149.sussexcommunity. org.uk. Sussex Community Development Association (SCDA) supports the needs of those most vulnerable in the community. Seaford & Blatchington Tennis Club Belgrave Road, Seaford The club is open 7 days a week, providing a wide variety of tennis activities. Contact membership secretary Dee Kellaway on 01323 891372. Seaford & District Folk Dance Group Sutton Hall, Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road Mon: 7.45pm. New members welcome, first visit free. Tel: Judy 01323 890759 or Pam 01273 982218 Seaford Bowling Club Chichester Road, BN25 2DT April until October: Outdoor lawn bowls, played every day. Competitive and social bowling. Very friendly atmosphere. Social events throughout the year. New members very welcome. Tel: 01323 892831 www.seafordbowlingclub.org Seaford Cricket Club Salts Recreation Ground, Park Rd All Stars 8-week cricket programme for boys and girls, 5-8 years, starts 19th May. Junior outdoor training Fri: 6pm-7pm. Under 10s to under 13s. 7pm-8pm. Under 14s to under 16s. Email: seanwootten@rocketmail.com Senior outdoor training

Tues & Thurs: 6.30pm-8pm. Senior home matches in the Sussex League start 4th May. Also Sunday and mid-week friendlies. Email: smithjps@ hotmail.com. New players and beginners welcome. Seaford Kurlers Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road, Seaford Tues: 2 - 4pm. All welcome. First visit free. Contact June Wood on 01323 895376 or sally1989@tiscali.co.uk Seaford Netball Club Seaford Head Sports Hall Mon: 5pm-5.30pm: Starlets, age 7-9 (£2.50). 5.30pm-6.30pm: Shadows, age 10-12 (£3). 6.30pm-7.30pm: Shadows, age 13-15, (£3).7.30pm-9pm: Seniors (£5). New members welcome. Tel: Clare Flack: 07724 956649 Seaford Rambling Club Various locations A varied programme of walks for active people. For details tel 01323 894370 or www. seaford-rambling-club.org.uk Seaford Rugby Football Club Salts Recreation Ground, Marine Parade Tues & Thurs: 7 - 9pm. Recruiting new players for two teams in the Sussex leagues. Come along or contact Paul Burns on 07732 202208 Seaford Rugby Football Club Junior Training Salts Recreation, Marine Parade Sun: 10.30am -12 noon. Ages ranging from 6 to 16, a friendly but ambitious squad. Come along or tel 07818 438378 Seaford Striders Running Club From Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road Mon & Weds (main night): 7pm. All ages and abilities welcome. www.seafordstriders.org.uk Seaford Traditional Folk Dance Group St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Road Wed: 10.15am-12.15pm. Our repertoire spans over 400 years of pleasurable dancing, with a focus on the 17th century. We welcome anyone interested in joining/visiting us. £4 pw. Tel: 01323 897315 SUP & Fitness Seven Sisters car park, BN25 4AD Sat: 10am. Fitness (on land), £5.11am. SUP Training, £5.

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floor and chair with trained yoga teacher. £5 a lesson.Tel. 01323 500932

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

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

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 Chyngton Primary School, Millberg Road, Seaford Tues: 6-7pm - Family Kung Fu, adults £6, children £4. 7-8pm - Tai Chi, £7 per class or £10 both classes. Tel: 07971 296698 Email: audramarshall@icloud. com Yoga Newhaven Tues: 10am. 60+ yoga 7pm. Pranayama and meditation. Weds: 10am. Pregnancy yoga 2pm. Gentle yoga for those living with cancer, ME and heart ailments. 7pm. Classical therapeutic yoga. Thurs: 10am. Mixed abilities. New yoga studio with all equipment provided. 5-week courses for small groups with highly qualified teacher. Tel: 01273 512306 Yoga – Chair Based Yoga Seaford Osteopathic Clinic, Paignton House, Warwick Rd Tues: 1.30pm - 2.30pm. Block of 6 classes £48. Drop in £10, space permitting. Max class size 7. For those who find floor work less suitable. Gentle class for posture, increased flexibility and relaxation. Tel: Christine 07764 188615. Email: savvachristine@gmail.com Yoga Classes for the Less Able St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Rd Thurs: 11am - 12 noon. Seaford Group of Eastbourne & South Wealden Multiple Sclerosis Society. Exercises on

Yoga – In Balance Hatha Yoga WI Hall, Claremont Road Tues: 10am - 11.30am. Weds: 7pm-8.15pm. Fri: 9-10.15am. Hillcrest Centre, Newhaven Mon: 12-1pm. Fri: 12.301.30pm. Small group Hatha Yoga sessions for all abilities.1-2-1 yoga sessions can be arranged. Relaxing body massage and therapeutic sports massage also available. Tel: Sophie 07444 549859, email: inbalancesussex@gmail. com www.in-balance.org.uk Yoga Meditation Pilates Studio, Seaford Osteopathic Clinic, Warwick Road Fri: 6pm - 7pm. Unwind and look after your body and mind. Donation. Tel: 07944 785520 Email: karenmoves@gmail.com Yoga – Purrfect Yoga St James’ Clubhouse Blatchington Rd, Seaford Mon: 9.30am mixed ability yoga, 11am parent and baby yoga Tues: 6.30pm pregnancy yoga, 7.30pm mixed ability yoga The Yurt at Florence House, Southdown Road Weds: 12.50pm baby massage. 1.50pm mixed ability yoga. Thurs: 8.15am mixed ability yoga, Cradle Hill School, Lexden Rd Weds: 3.15pm children’s yoga, 4.15pm family yoga. St Thomas More Church Hall, Sutton Road Thurs: 6.20pm mixed ability yoga.Tel: Catherine 07901 683577. www.facebook. com/purrfectyoga or email c.s.cornish@hotmail.com Yoga – Samtosha Yoga Samtosha Studio, 80 Court Farm Road, Newhaven Weds: 7.30pm, Progressing in Yoga (school-term only) Thurs: 10am -11.30am. Yoga for mixed abilities. Small group class with British Wheel of Yoga Senior Teacher Trainer Janet Bond. All equipment provided. Monthly sound bath therapy sessions on Weds at 7.30pm & Sun at 2.30pm (max

10 people), £12 per person or £30 for 3 dates. Book in advance. Tel: 01273 512306 Email: samtosha4u@btinternet. com www.samtosha4u.com Yoga – Satyam Yoga Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd Thurs: 10am -11.30am. All levels of ability, beginners welcome. £40 for 5 class pass, valid for 8 weeks or £10 per class dropin. 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 The Yurt, Florence House, Southdown Road Tues: 10am -11.30am. Bishopstone Village Hall Tues: 6.30pm -8pm. A gentle form of yoga suitable for all ages, from beginners to experienced practitioners. Tel: Susannah 07862 263869 www.breathing-spaces.com Yoga with Therese The Yurt, Florence House, Southdown Road Mon: 9.30am - 11am Thurs: 6pm - 7.30pm & 7.30pm - 9pm Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd Mon: 6.30pm - 8pm Weds: 10am - 11.30am Bishopstone Village Hall Thurs: 10.30am - 12 noon Also regular sound baths and workshops. Tel Therese on 07515 961327 or email: theresesaunders7@aol.com Yoga – Yin and Tonic St James’ Trust, 11 Blatchington Rd Thurs: 9.30am - 10.45am. Yin yoga, a gentle practice that will increase mobility, flexibility and strength. £8 drop-in, £7 concession. First session free. Tel: 07816 154644 Email: jacqui. johnston@hotmail.co.uk

Zumba with Louise Zumba Fitness: Mercread Youth Club, Seaford Tues & Thurs: 10am-11am. Shimmy your way to fitness. Zumba Gold: Mercread Youth Club, Seaford Tues & Thurs: 2pm-3pm. Peacehaven RC Church Hall, Horsham Ave Weds: 10 am-11am & 11am-12 noon. Two classes – pick which time you prefer. For those who prefer a slower-paced class. All classes £5 or £20 for 5. Contact Louise 07786 425758, johnlouisecave@gmail.com. www.louisecavefitness.co.uk

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Overeaters Anonymous A self-help group for people who wish to change their behaviour around food and eating. www.oagb.org.uk Slimming World Seaford Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane Tues: 9.30am, 11.30am. 5.30pm & 7.30pm. With Tina Simpson, tel: 07534 901591 Chyngton Methodist Church, Millberg Road Thurs: 5.30pm & 7.30pm. Emma, tel: 07790 214806 Weight Loss Challenge & Wellness Club WellnessWorks, Seaford Fri: 11am. £35 for 12 weeks. Free private consultation by appointment. Tel 01323 897671 Herbalife Healthy Breakfast & Sampling Free. Tel 01323 897671 Skin Care Workshop & Facial Free. Tel 01323 897671 Weight Watchers 60+ Club, Downs Leisure Ctr Sutton Road Mon: 9.45am. Join us and relax with a cup of coffee or tea. Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven Tues: 6.15pm. Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Weds: 5.45pm. Come along and learn about Smart Points. Contact 07758 653851, email: sallyevans@ weight-watchers.co.uk

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