Seaford Scene November 2019 by Fran Tegg

SEAFORD Scene November 2019 Issue 151

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to the November issue of Seaford Scene. This month we focus on scams and being scam aware with excellent advice in Seaford Rotary’s Scam Awareness article on page 92, Seaford & Bishopstone Neighbourhood Watch Roundup on page 38 and Citizens Advice on page 129. Make sure you read these articles, as we are all at risk from being scammed! On a brighter note we have news from Cradle Hill Community Primary School on page 70 and also an update on The Youth Counselling Project on page 68. Are you interested in the history of Seaford? Our article on page 12 will take you back to Seaford in the Ice age, and you can find out what happened to the Martello Tower, now Seaford Museum, in the 1900s, on page 51. Outdoors there’s news from Seaford Natural History Society on page 4, plus gardening tips on page 127 and we have a peek at several community gardens including our own on page 130. With Christmas just around the corner there are concerts from Seaford Choral Society on page 89 and Concentus on page 28. But before all of this, we celebrate Bonfire Night on 5th November (keep your pets safely indoors) and don’t forget it’s Remembrance Sunday on the 10th. Have a wonderful November! Fran Tegg. Editor

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Front cover photo: Sunrise over Seaford Museum’s Martello Tower, by Wayne Spring (Tweaky Blinders).

4 Seaford Natural History Society 4 Sussex Mineral and Fossil Show 6 Seaford Photographic Society 8 Seaford Splash! 12 Ancient Seaford: Ice Age to Norman Conquest 16 Newhaven, Peacehaven & Seaford Lions Club 18 Seaford U3A News 21 Seaford Poets New Book Published 23 Clifden House 24 Sussex Arts Collective: Collections Eight 26 Art Exhibition in aid of WAVES 27 Newhaven Hillcrest Country Market 28 Concentus Catch Up 30 Seaford Museum Heritage Open Days 35 Seaford Little Theatre 38 Neighbourhood Watch Roundup 42 War Memorial Receives New Flag 44 Look Who’s Here... 47 Newberry Tully 51 Seaford’s Relic Exterminator... 54 St Wilfrid’s Hospice 57 Cycle Seahaven 60 Community Quilt Raises Funds 62 Greenhavens Network Exchange Day 68 The Youth Counselling Project 70 Cradle Hill Community Primary School 75 Wedding Open Day at The View 76 Who’s Who in Seaford? 80 Sussex Wildlife Trust 87 Julian of Norwich – in Seaford! 88 Seaford Head Probus Club 89 Seaford Choral Society Concert 90 Bishopstone Parish Hall 92 Scam Awareness 96 New Polling Station for Cradle Hill 97 Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club 99 Seaford Stamp & Postcard Club 100 Seaford Rotary 105 Seaford Striders 108 Martello Rotary 112 Energy Efficiency Update 116 Seaford Kurlers 116 Tidemills Talk at The Keep 119 Seaford in Autumn 123 Seaford Afternoon Flower Club 125 Plastic Free Seaford 127 A View From The Potting Shed 129 Lewes District Citizens Advice 130 Seaford Community Garden 132 Refill Seaford and Newhaven 133 The Probus Club of Seaford 134 Inner Wheel Club 135 What’s On in Seaford in November? 146 Index of Businesses

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Seaford Head 50th Anniversary Plaque

Seaford Head Local Nature Reserve was established on 1st February 1969 on land owned by Seaford Urban District Council (SUDC).

The original 76 acres was part of a much larger area bequeathed to SUDC by local philanthropist Hugh Hamilton Stafford Northcote, to protect it for public use. This was essentially what we now recognise as the eastern part of the current Reserve area which is managed by Sussex Wildlife Trust. It seemed fitting that Mr Northcote was properly recognised as enabling the establishment of the Reserve, and that the 50th anniversary was an ideal time to do it.

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Seaford Natural History Society was a key player in getting the Reserve established 50 years ago and in its subsequent management, so it was apposite that 50 years later we proposed the erection of a commemorative plaque which acknowledged that debt. Seaford Town Council agreed to the plaque and its attachment to the wall of South Hill Barn, where it can be easily seen by visitors to that part of the Reserve. It had been hoped to have the plaque fixed to the wall and unveiled as part of the 50th Anniversary Open Day on 13th July, and although a number of delays made this impossible, we were able to display the actual plaque on our stand and have it unveiled by Chris Lowmass, the Chair of the Nature Reserve Management Committee. SNHS is pleased to have initiated the concept of the plaque, designed it, produced the text, funded it, and even attached it to the wall. We hope it will attract the attention of users of the Reserve for many years to come. Photo: South Hill Barn; The plaque being admired by the Mayor of Seaford, Cllr Nazish Adil (centre), Chris Lowmass and Jim Howell. Seaford Scene is a completely independent small business. All rights are reserved over the content and design of Seaford Scene unless agreed otherwise. The opinions expressed in editorial matter are not necessarily those of the publisher. Every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of entries. Seaford Scene cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage caused by errors, omissions or alterations, and assumes no risk or liability for articles or adverts or the accuracy of the facts within them that are provided by contributors. Seaford Scene does not endorse companies, products, services or religious or political organisations that appear in this magazine.

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Seaford Photographic Society Congratulations to Janice Hewitt for winning this year’s summer competition. As well as the set subject competitions, we also have a ‘League’, which runs throughout the season. There are five rounds and people can enter two images into each round, on any subject. The images are scored out of 20 and, at the end of the season, everybody’s five highest scores are added up to decide the winner. There is one league for Prints and one for Projected Digital Images (PDIs), within each of which there is a Standard Group and an Advanced Group. You can keep an eye out on the website to see how people are doing as the season progresses! The first proper competition this year was Round 1 of the Print League, judged by Paul Parkinson LRPS, CPAGB. Everybody appreciated the way Paul took the time to explain what he liked about each photo and his suggestions as to how some of them could be improved. In the Standard group Anna-Marie Armstrong scored the maximum 20/20 with her image of Seaford beach huts. There were two 20s in the Advanced Group – ‘Boy in the Bubble’ by Jack Taylor and ‘Fledgling Shouting for Supper’ by Jennie Edwards. Jennie also got a 19 for another of her excellent bird photos, putting her in the lead for the Print league Advanced Group after one round. Next up was a practical evening where people brought their cameras along, together with various items to photograph.

The first round of the PDI League was judged by Rob de Ruiter ARPS, another excellent judge and regular visitor to the club. In the Standard group, Simon Watkins, Simon Rigby and John Lewin all scored 20s. It was good to see Steve Wares back again after a year’s absence from the club and he made a great start, scoring 20s for both his images and ensuring his place at the top of the Advanced group after one round – it’s early days though! Jennie Edwards is currently a close second, having scored a 19 and a 20. The other 20 was awarded to Brian Knight for his striking black and white image of a statue. We have now selected the eight prints to represent the club at the first external regional competition of the season, the Ross Cup, which takes place on 16th November at Ditton near Maidstone. A few of us from Seaford will be making the trip up there to see the results and presentation of awards. All 300 or so photographs will be on display and this is a good opportunity to see how our standard of photography compares with that of other clubs in the South East. The club’s Annual Exhibition is at a new time and venue this year so make a date in your diaries! It will be held at Seaford Constitutional Club on Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December. Our regular club meetings are held every Friday between September and the end of May at Seaford Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane, Seaford, BN25 1PU. Doors open at 7pm for a 7:45pm start. If you are thinking of joining, just come along one evening to see what you think. www.seafordps.org. Photos from top: Ladybird by Simon Rigby; Milky Sea by Steve Wares; Summertime at the Beach by Anna-Marie Armstrong; Fledgling Shouting for Supper by Jennie Edwards.

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Arts and cultural events in the Seaford area

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

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Peter Messer’s exhibition at Studio+ gallery, next door to the Crypt in Church Street, continues until 3rd November. Called The Unexpected, it features compelling egg tempera images of Lewes. Starting on 21st November the gallery is featuring a private collection of preliminary drawings by Sir Stanley Spencer, in support of a local charity helping families and children. For more information go to www. studioplusgallery.com or call 07511 817366. Meanwhile at the Crypt, Seahaven Poets are holding an Open Mic Night on Saturday 2nd November with guest poet Paul Rafferty. Tickets via Eventbrite or from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, £8, or £10 on the door. On 9th and 10th November Dave Stephens has an installation at the Crypt, and on Thursday 21st November Simon Park is repeating his talk on Julian of Norwich. Tickets from Eventbrite. Seaford Little Theatre hosts Seaford Christmas Fair from Wednesday to Saturday, 27th to 30th November, with refreshments and homemade cakes, while on 30th November Sussex Arts Collective takes over the Crypt gallery with its Christmas show of art and crafts, until 22nd December.

Cinema

At the Barn Theatre on Friday 1st November, 7.30pm when the bike-riding Woman at War (12A) starring Halldóra Geirharosdóttir battles big industries in this funny Icelandic, French and Ukrainian collaboration which sees her flexing her environmental muscles to short-circuit plans to build an aluminium smelter. Thursday 7th November sees the screening of Hansard (15tbc) at 7pm, an NT Live production with Lindsay Duncan and Alex Jennings as a Tory politician and his wife at daggers drawn. On the Basis of Sex (12A), Friday 15th November, 7.30pm. Ruth Bader Ginsberg sees her sick husband through law school as well as

doing her own classes only to have him get a job while she is rejected because of her gender. NT Live is back on Thursday 28th November at 7pm with Noël Coward’s Present Laughter (12A) starring Andrew Scott failing to sort out his chaotic life before embarking on a world tour. The following day at 7.30pm the cinema is screening Capernaum (15), about a 12-year-old from the slums of Beirut, serving a 5-year prison sentence for a stabbing, who sues his parents for having been born. Tickets at www.seafordcinema.org, the TIC or on the door.

Music

On Wednesday 6th November at 7pm the Neal Richardson Trio are at The View, Seaford Head Golf Club, for their regular monthly Splash Point Jazz session. Violinist Maeve Jenkinson and soprano Dame Felicity Lott are performing For Your Delight at Florence House, Southdown Road on Thursday 14th November, see page 68, from 6pm, along with poet Peter Martin, tickets £20 to include a cheese plate, from the Tourist Information Centre or on 01323 873700, raising money for The Youth Counselling Project.On Friday 22nd November at 7.30pm, the amazing Kitty MacFarlane Band play Seaford Little Theatre for Seaford Sessions. St Leonards Church is the venue for Seaford Music Society’s concert featuring the Capriccio Ensemble, on 24th November at 3pm. And on 30th November at 7.30pm Seaford Choral Society presents its Autumn Concert.

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On Golden Pond is on at Seaford Little Theatre from Friday 8th November until Saturday 16th, matinee only on Saturday 9th. Ernest Thompson’s play is directed by Trish Richings, and stars John Hamilton and Ann Mabey as the elderly couple given a new lease of life at their holiday home when they take care of a teenager. Tickets in person from Redgolds opticians in Broad Street. Are you putting on an arts event in the town? For a possible mention in this diary contact Andrea at andylouhargreaves@icloud.com at least a week before issue deadline. Photo: Kitty MacFarlane Band

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ANCIENT SEAFORD: Ice Age to Norman Conquest A major new book: the history of Seaford up to 1100

Seaford’s fascinating and eventful story began with the arrival of the first people in Britain, half a million years ago. These early migrants from Europe had to cope with huge environmental changes, including sea level rising and falling 120 metres. As the hunters passed through, they dropped their flint hand-axes for us to find. One of the tusks of the mammoths they hunted has been found at Hope Gap. When the last cold stage ended, 10,000 years ago, people had to adjust to massive global warming and 60 metres of sea level rise. People living on Seaford Head for the first time raised real buildings, stout timber wigwams that stood for a hundred years. 6,000 years ago early farmers built long barrows high in the Downs, one on Firle Beacon. There were no long barrows at Seaford, but a major tool factory was set up beside Timber Requirements in Steyne Road. The Bronze Age saw 10 farmsteads set up between the Ouse and the Cuckmere, and a line of 8 round barrows on top of Rookery Hill: six are still there. A huge burial mound, The Great Barrow, stood in the big field north of Abundant Grace, along with a cluster of smaller mounds. People were not just using the landscape, they were celebrating it with monuments.

The Iron Age saw an earthwork enclosure the size of Morrisons built on top of Rookery Hill, and a big hillfort with a timber rampart up on Seaford Head. In the Roman period there was a harbour where there is now a level playing field at Seaford Head School. A harbour settlement stood next to it, in Fitzgerald Avenue, with its own burial ground out on the golf course. When the Saxons arrived in AD 400 and settled on Rookery Hill, the Seaford area became the core of the new kingdom of the South Saxons. This, then, was where Sussex was born. The town of Seaford itself? Was it a Saxon settlement? Or was it set up by the Normans, to enable them to communicate more efficiently with Normandy? Two leading Normans had the strongest interest in setting up a port at Seaford. All the available evidence is included in this wideranging coverage of Seaford’s extraordinary ancient past, with reconstructions of ancient houses and the timber gates of the hillfort that once commanded a view across Seaford. There are even reconstruction drawings, not attempted before, of Seaford’s Norman church. The book is 329 pages long, fully illustrated with 156 photos, maps and drawings. Ancient Seaford is on sale at Seaford Museum at £14.95 Also available from www.lulu.com or direct from Rodney Castleden at Rookery Cottage, Blatchington Hill, Seaford. Add £3 for postal delivery; free delivery by hand in Seaford by arrangement. Images from top: iron age hillfort gates; book cover; the Seaford axe hoard; middle stone age hut on Seaford Head.

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newhaven, peacehaven & Seaford Lions Club NP&S Lions have had a very busy summer, culminating in our traditional garden party, hosted this year by Lion President David Hemming and his wife Mary. We were blessed with good weather and everyone enjoyed the opportunity to relax and chat in the beautiful surroundings of David and Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s garden near the seafront in Seaford.

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The arrival of the autumn season has also seen the delivery of our new minibus. The two Lions minibuses provide a valuable service to our community, particularly the elderly and disabled passengers who would otherwise be almost housebound, enabling them to get out and about to various clubs, lunches, and to go on outings, giving them the opportunity for days out and to meet up with friends.

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One of our more important duties this month will be to lay a wreath at the war memorials in Seaford, Peacehaven and Newhaven on Remembrance Day. Three of our members will be honouring those who came from this area, and fought and died for their country in two world wars. For more information about booking a minibus, please contact Dirk on 01323 898961 or by e-mail: arcadian_ dirk@hotmail.com. If you would like more information about NP&S Lions club please check out our website, or come along to one of our meetings. We meet at 8pm every fourth Thursday of the month at the White Lion, and you can be assured of a warm welcome. www.npslions.co.uk Photos (top to bottom): Lion Dirk takes residents and their carers from Afriston Court to Raystede; NP&S Lions new minibus; Shep loves to travel with Lion Dirk when he drives the minibus.

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by all this incredible beauty and variation; a diary which also tries to make sense of the emotions and thoughts that they engender. As a keen naturalist, wildlife and plants feature heavily, but other topics include three about Seaford’s cafés, one about the town’s Coat of Arms, another featuring a carving on the cliffs at Splash Point, and as a complete divergence, two songs with accompanying music. All Peter’s books are illustrated and Flight Feathers includes eight wonderful illustrations by Robert Greenhalf who lives in Rye and is one of the country’s leading wildlife artists. A member of the Society of Wildlife Artists and Royal Society of British Artists, his work is featured in over 30 books and he has exhibited in many countries, including the Royal Academy’s Summer Show. His work is held in many private collections worldwide. Flight Feathers will be available from 4th November from Sussex Stationers, Broad Street, Seaford, and from the Crypt Gallery during exhibitions by the Sussex Art Collective, price £8.50. It would make an excellent gift for any poetry, art or natural history lover who lives in or visits this beautiful part of Sussex and values the endearing quirkiness of Seaford’s town centre and promenade. For further details contact Peter Martin on email: redfox.martin@btinternet.com

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Peter will be reading poems from his new collection and signing books at a concert of music and poetry at Florence House, Seaford, on 14th November. The event will raise funds for The Youth Counselling Project, and performers include Dame Felicity Lott (soprano), Maeve Jenkinson (violin) and Will Hancox (piano). For full details see page 68. Patricia Martin Photos (from top): Flight Feathers front cover; Peter Martin at the family beach hut on Seaford Prom, where some of the poems were written/edited.

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Signs a loved one may not be coping at home Nial Joyce of Clifden House Dementia Care Centre, Seaford, looks at some of the warning signs that suggest additional support, in the form of residential care, is needed for a dementia sufferer.

1. Not eating: Many dementia sufferers

display a marked decrease in appetite and a lack of motivation to prepare meals, especially if they live alone. This places them at risk of malnutrition that, even in its mildest form, impairs the immune system and increases the risk of infections. In a specialist care setting like Clifden House, residents are provided with nutritious, home-cooked meals to ensure their dietary needs are met.

2. Decreased self-care: Dementia sufferers

often stop paying attention to their own personal needs, such as forgetting to take medication, missing health appointments, not getting dressed and a general decrease in pride in their appearance. This decline in self-care and self-confidence can prompt a withdrawal from the world and isolation.

3. Home safety: While adaptations to the

home can help reduce the risk of falls, these can only go so far; if the person exhibits increased confusion combined with frailty it might be wise to seek professional care.

4. Wandering: Dementia can reduce a

person’s awareness of dangers and combined with periods of confusion this can result in ‘wandering’ in search of ‘familiar’ places. This can put the person in quite precarious and dangerous situations.

5. Behavioural changes: These can

be among the most distressing symptoms of the disease. This can include aggression (verbally and physically), agitation, delusions and hallucinations. These can be tricky to manage and professional help is advised.

If you are a carer it is important to remember that your needs are as important as those of the dementia sufferer. If you are struggling to cope with the emotional and physical demands of your role then it may be time to consider residential care. This decision is often reached following a crisis such as a fall or medical emergency. Depending on the severity, dementia sufferers may go into a dementia care home, such as Clifden House, as a crisis admission for respite care prior to a decision being made regarding their long-term needs. This year Clifden House Dementia Care Centre, Seaford, celebrates 50 years of delivering exceptional care in Seaford.

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Sussex Arts Collective

COLLECTIONS eight

The Cuckmere Room Crypt Gallery, Church Street, Seaford. Saturday 2nd November until Thursday 28th November 2019. Open 10am – 4pm Mon –Sat (Closed Wednesdays), Sundays 12 – 3pm. FREE ENTRY to exhibition and medieval undercroft and ‘remains’.

Workshop Event: Remains

Flint Room and Undercroft Saturday 9th, 10am – 4pm and Sunday 10th November, 11am - 3pm.

COLLECTIONS EIGHT

This is Sussex Arts Collective’s last COLLECTIONS exhibition for 2019. Previous displays in the Cuckmere Room have been vastly diverse and eclectic. The group’s broad scope has stretched from life size Pink and Blue Torsos cast in Jesmonite to beautifully observed felted animals; jewellery in gold, silver, brass, copper, resin and glass; textiles to put on and sit on; wood, metal, plastics and ceramics to adorn the home and garden; and not to mention Sussex landscapes interpreted in a whole range of ways depicted in figurative and abstract forms in acrylic, watercolour and oil paints, photographs, laminated wood and woven textiles. Works of fine art to provoke contemplation and craft that make great gifts.

Collections Eight promises to be a bumper edition. The Cuckmere Room will be cramped with art and craft, gifts and treats to delight and temp visitors who may just have one eye on early Christmas shopping. In complete contrast in the Flint Room there will be a Workshop Event which will be a much more sombre affair in collaboration with local artist Dave Stephens who is the subject of this months Spotlight.

COLLECTIONS EIGHT SPOTLIGHT Dave Stephens On the weekend of Remembrance; Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th November the Sussex Arts Collective will be presenting Dave Stephens’ ‘Remains’. Specially created for the Crypt Gallery this will be an installation

of hundreds of tiny sculptures and featuring the film ‘Moth on Mouth’ directed by Matt Page and Dave Stephens, with soundtrack by Steve Noble and Peter Brotzman formerly of Rip Rig + Panic and Last Exit respectfully. The event is a reflection on how we perceive war and disaster from our living rooms. Dave will be present throughout the weekend and will be available to enter into dialogue about this piece. Dave Stephens studied at Cardiff College of Art and Leeds Polytechnic and is a multi media artist who works with sculpture, installation, film and performance art. As a performance artist he became widely known as a ground breaking experimental ‘monologist’ who kickstarted much of the alternative comedy scene in the 1970s and ’80s performing with Keith Allen. In the mid 1980s he changed direction working much more with sculpture. He has exhibited and performed widely including exhibitions at the Laing Gallery in Newcastle and the Economist Building in London. Much of his work at this time was created using found domestic objects on which he attached smaller elements such as blocks of wood akin to the way birds would construct nests. His most recent exhibition was at The Phoenix Gallery in Brighton in 2018. During the early 2000s he began to collaborate with Matt Page on a number of film projects which have been shown at many venues and includes the documentary film ‘Hinch’ about the performance artist Ian Hinchliffe. A recent film that he made with his architect son, Will, was commissioned as part of the Room 103 exhibition at the Saul Hayes Gallery, Manchester. It then went on to be shown in Leeds and now is being shown in Oxford. .

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art exhibition in aid of Waves Seaford Baptist Church, Sat 23rd Nov 10.30am - 4pm and Sunday 24th Nov, 12.30pm - 4pm The art exhibition is in aid of the Seaford charity, Waves. Waves (https://www.wavesseaford.org.uk) has been providing support and help to families for almost two decades. Its drop in sessions at 8 Church Street, Seaford, are mainly run by volunteers, but also employ family workers. They provide practical support and a listening ear to families experiencing relationship difficulties, financial hardship, loneliness and despair. They provide a similar listening service in schools for children.There are also scheduled come and play sessions for young children, parenting guidance on child behaviour and much more at the centre.

painting or return to painting after a long gap! Classes are held at the Seaford Baptist Church on the third Saturday of the month from 09.30-12 noon. Art materials and guidance are available. Previous Splash exhibitions have helped to raise hundreds of pounds for Waves through the sale of participants’ artwork. We hope to achieve the same this year on 23rd and 24th November. Entry to the exhibition is free. Funds will also be raised through the sale of tea and homemade cake. All enquires to Palo 07539 317203.

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The Newhaven Hillcrest Country Market is a branch of the national organisation ‘Country Markets Plc’ based in Chesterfield. These regional markets promote locally baked, locally grown produce and locally made crafts. All our food producers have the required standard of food hygiene certificate and the Food Premises Accreditation.

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CONCENTUS CATCHUP Concentus started rehearsals for the Christmas Concert at the beginning of September, having tucked another widely acclaimed summer concert (performed with Lewes, Beddingham and Glynde Brass) under their belt, and raised £705 over the summer season for the JPK project. Their new venue of Seaford Baptist Church proved very popular too – bright and spacious with generous facilities for choir and audience alike. Concentus ended their summer term (although not their singing!) with a social gathering where the members picked up all the scores for the Christmas concert too – to give them something to do over the summer! Before September came they had performed in Eastbourne’s Hippodrome Theatre for a huge audience, singing several of their own songs and being very privileged to accompany the star of the show – the soprano Lesley Garrett – in two of her pieces. Money raised in the concert went to St Wilfred’s Hospice. Members also sang at the beautiful blessing of the marriage of one of their singers and in early August

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SATURDAY 21st DECEMBER 4pm Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road, Seaford, BN25 2EE

Tickets £12 (U16’s £6) Available on the door, or from: Box Office 07789 343514/07920 430162 Semantics, 33 Grove Road, Eastbourne Eastbourne Tourist Information Office Newberry Tully Estate Agents 53 Church Street, Seaford www.concentus.ticketsource.co.uk

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enjoyed the opportunity to socialise with other choir members at their annual BBQ. Having welcomed a pleasing number of new members and supported them in settling into the choir at the beginning of September, they are now well into rehearsals for the Christmas Season which is shaping up to be even busier than last year. Concentus’ Christmas Concert is on Saturday 21st December and is bursting with ‘Christmasness’. There is a carol for Angels, one for a Shepherd and his pipe, a moving lullaby for babies and seals, Christina Rossetti’s ‘In the Bleak Midwinter’, two well-known pieces by Handel, Christmas songs, traditional carols for the audience to join the choir in singing, ‘The Banana Boat Song’ (really? well, you know Adrian – the Musical Director – by now; is this one of his ‘wacky’ numbers?). All this and much more performed by the choir, by three groups, and by several soloists. Some of the works in this concert have been credited with interesting histories including ‘O Holy Night’ (Adolphe Adams, 1847). The carol reportedly was: accepted, used and then roundly rejected by the Catholic Church; revived in 1855 and then played a big part in the anti-slavery movement; responsible in 1871 for an un-negotiated Christmas truce in the FrancoPrussian war; was part of the (unplanned) very first vocal wireless transmission, played in 1906 to sailors in the Atlantic; and was translated into numerous languages. So don’t miss what is shaping up to be a real knockout of a concert. Remember that the Christmas concert is always packed so make a note of the date NOW.

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4pm, Saturday 21st December Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Tickets available soon from: Box Office 07789 343514/07920 430162 Newberry Tully Estate Agents, 53 Church Street www.concentus.ticketsource.co.uk Find out more about the choir on the website: www.concentus-sings.com

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Almost 1,000 visitors at the Heritage Open Days weekend! As part of the Heritage Open Days weekend on 14th and 15th September, Seaford Museum and Heritage Society opened its doors free of charge to all visitors. ‘We wanted to show the Museum off to as wide an audience as possible. It was surprising to note how many of our visitors had never been to Seaford Museum at all despite living in the town for many years. They were amazed at the size of the museum, just like a tardis, and the range of items we display,’ explained Kay Turvey, Chairman of the Trustees. ‘We also wanted to support the efforts of English Heritage and the

National Trust in promoting the Heritage Open Days weekend.’ Over the two days, Seaford Museum recorded a total of 966 visitors, which is an absolute record for any two days. “It was a magnificent response to our team effort in opening and staffing the Martello Tower itself and we’d like to thank Audra Marshall and her team for their superbly exciting displays of Tai Chi on Sunday morning and afternoon. Together we think we created quite a spectacle on Seaford Esplanade! I think the step-free access and passenger lift to the main museum floor have increased the Museum’s appeal considerably.’ ‘It was wonderful to see the Museum so full, but I’m sure many visitors didn’t have the opportunity to see everything on display, and so I hope they will come back on another day – and hopefully bring friends and family.’

SEAFORD MUSEUM and HERITAGE SOCIETY Friday, 1st November Start of Winter Opening Times

Wednesday, 13th November

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An illustrated talk by Peter Hill In The Little Theatre at 2:30pm Members £2 - Non-members £5 Winter Opening Times Saturdays, Sundays & Bank Holidays: 11am to 4pm (Not Christmas Day) 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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‘Of course, what we would really like is for some of our first-time visitors to become members – then they don’t have to pay to come in and they would help support the continuation of this totally volunteer-run museum!’ The Seaford Museum and Heritage Society first opened its doors in a caravan in the garden of West House back in 1970 then moved into West House itself before moving into the Martello Tower in 1979. Next year will be the Golden Anniversary -– 50 years of presenting history both local and social to Seaford. ‘Next year is going to be very special for us. We are planning special events and displays all through the year in commemoration, so please look out for our publicity and remember to check our website’, says Kay. The Seaford Museum and Heritage Society can be found at www.seaford-museum.co.uk.

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Seaford Little Theatre is delighted to bring the beautiful story of Ethel and Norman Thayer to the Seaford stage this November.

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Many people will remember the great performances of Katharine Hepburn and Henry Fonda in the 1981 film. Two fine actors often seen on the Seaford stage – Ann Mabey and John Hamilton – are re-creating these roles in the stage play version along with a cast including two newcomers to Seaford Little Theatre: Logan Brewer taking the part of their step-grandson, and Paula Woolven playing their daughter.

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Neighbourhood Watch Roundup We were privileged to be invited to join the Seaford Rotary Club at their Scam Awareness and Prevention Workshop recently where a most excellent presentation was delivered by Jacky Gill from NatWest Bank. The presentation was an eye opener and the statistics were astounding. 53% of people in the UK aged 65 and over have been targeted by scammers. A shocking number of these scams go largely unreported and the victim becomes the target of repeated assaults on their finances as the criminals sell their details on to other criminals. Only 5% of these crimes are reported as victims feel ashamed, embarrassed and humiliated, and they keep the crimes a secret. As a result, they suffer the abuse in devastating silence because with the sale of their details to other criminals, the abuse often does not stop. The average age of a scam victim is 75 and statistics show that people defrauded in their own homes are 2.5 times more likely to either die or go into residential care within a year. Scammers rely on the loneliness, vulnerability, social isolation and eventual shame of their victims, making their crimes even more heinous. Scammers prey on the most precious members of our community, our elders, and they leave devastation in their wake. Victims often sink into depression, they withdraw from their usual activities and they isolate from family and friends. Their mental and physical health often deteriorates as a result of the stress and pain of these crimes. Suicide and suicide attempts may follow. Scams cost our economy a staggering 5 to 10 billion pounds a year – it’s a booming industry for the criminally minded. Being vaguely scam aware is not enough. Thinking we are individually scam savvy is not enough. We have a duty of care to our family, friends and neighbours to educate ourselves fully on the insidious nature of scams and how relentless scammers can be with regards to the lonely and the vulnerable.

One elderly lady was reportedly receiving over thirty items of post and over ten phone calls a day. Her response? – she felt it was the only company she ever got. She lost over a million pounds. We need that to sink in a little. A lonely lady, our neighbour perhaps, so lonely that scammers could defraud her out of this astonishing sum of money and nobody noticed. Another spent a hundred and sixty thousand pounds on her driveway over a two-year period – to the same rogue trader – when the work was valued at only £6,900. It is unacceptable that anyone should be targeted in this way, and it’s only as a community that we can put a dent in what has become a booming trade in extortion.

So What Can We Do To Be Effective? First and foremost, we need to accept that we are not as savvy as we think we are – we need to learn. And once we have learned, we need to share. We need to identify our vulnerable neighbours and be the most excellent neighbours we can possibly be; keeping an eye out, visiting and chatting now and again, making sure there are no signs of scamming going on and no opportunity for scammers to get a foothold. That’s being Great Neighbours – and it is a great antidote to loneliness in this digital age of isolation. National Trading Standards have a superb campaign called Friends Against Scams and you can read more here www.friendsagainstscams.org.uk. You can do their online training course which doesn’t take long, or attend a free local Friends Against Scams Course, and then pledge yourself as a SCAMChampion. Read more here https://www.friendsagainstscams.org.uk/howcan-you-help. S&B NHW have applied to the programme as a member organisation, the Workshop having identified to us that we don’t know as much as we think we do. We have an urgent obligation to learn as much as we can, and share that information as widely and effectively as we possibly can. The situation is critical and every person is at risk.

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It’s not just our elderly and vulnerable at risk. Our youngsters are targeted as Money Mules and inadvertently become complicit in organised crime and money laundering. Their lives are ruined from as young as 13 years old, not just financially, but they often end up with criminal records as well. If we are to win this battle, we have to appreciate that the modern criminal is sophisticated, insidious, clever and devastatingly patient with their grooming processes sometimes taking months before they pounce on their unwitting victim. This is especially true of Romance Fraudsters and if you think you are immune, this writer was duped out of a good chunk of money to an online friend I had ‘known’ for almost a year. At the time, I was going through a wicked divorce (so was he), isolated in a small town in Africa with two very young children and wanted nothing more than a friend to talk to (as he did too). I was utterly ripe for the picking. I didn’t even realise at the time that I had been scammed. My trust had been earned. And that’s how it works. If you do nothing else, please at least watch the NatWest video online – it is enormously informative and a good start to being super-savvy when it comes to scams of any description. The link is https://youtu. be/r-DsFRKacRA Keep an eye out for family, friends and neighbours who may already be going through a scam in silence. If you suspect they are, or if you are yourself, call the Police on 101 or ActionFraud on 0300 123 2040, or Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline on 03454 04 05 06, who will all intervene and take action. No one is alone and help is at hand.

What to Watch For

• Your neighbour/family member/friend shares information about a wonderful investment scheme that sounds too good to be true. • Your neighbour/family member/friend shares that they have won the lottery and you know they didn’t enter a lottery, and certainly not one that needs an admin fee paid upfront. • Your neighbour/family member/friend has never ending work being done to their roof/wall/garden that didn’t need work done in the first place. • Your neighbour/family member/friend is enamoured with an online friend who has a hard luck story or

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Five tips to keep your dogs and cats calm this fireworks season So, we’ve survived Halloween. Now it’s Bonfire Night to enjoy/endure. At this time of year, we have many firework events and parties happening across Seaford and Bishopstone. It can be a colourful and enjoyable time, although not everyone likes the noises the events are accompanied by. For pets the fireworks season isn’t much fun at all. It can be seriously stressful for them. At Newberry Tully we love pets as well as properties and that’s why we’ve come up with this little guide for local pet owners. Loud bangs, fizzing fireworks and unexpected crackling sounds can all be a big shock to your furry friends. It might seem this is all beyond your control, but you can take some simple steps to try to make your pet’s life a little calmer during bonfire season. Here are some easy-to-follow tips we’ve found for you: 1) Create an inviting den – dogs and cats feel more confident if they have a safe ‘hiding place’ to retreat to. 2) If your pet already has a den, make it extra comfy and warm. 3) Put a blanket or duvet over the den to muffle the sound of fireworks. 4) Give your pets some extra treats and chews while they are in the den because then they’ll associate it with things they like.

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‘Seaford’s Relic Exterminator’ was the nickname given to a local man, Thomas (Tom) Funnell. At Seaford Museum our interest in Tom was reawakened recently when we had the Tower main door refurbished. It looked old and we had assumed it was original to the Tower. But as the door was examined it became clear it wasn’t ‘right’ and that at some point it had been adapted to fit the entrance doorway. However, it does appear to be a military style door, and one of our experts suggested it might be older that the Tower itself. So, from where did it come? At that point the spotlight turned on Tom Funnell. Born near Hellingly in the 1860s, he left school aged 9. He was apprenticed to a wheelwright at 16, worked for an Eastbourne based carriage builder before moving to Seaford, where he was a carpenter before setting up his own building company, employed not just in Seaford but throughout Sussex. But Tom was a showman as well as a successful businessman and entrepreneur who, along with other developments, built a roller-skating rink in Brooklyn Road, where he also showed the first ‘movies’ in the town, powered by gas light as electricity had yet to arrive in Seaford. In 1911 he bought Martello Tower 74, described at the time as a ‘tumbledown relic of England’s defences against a possible Napoleonic invasion’. According to his obituary, Tom also acquired ‘the old Seaford Windmill and the old Blatchington Battery used for hundreds of years for storing guns’, which earned him his relic exterminator name. At the Museum opinions about Tom are mixed: he took terrible liberties with the structure of the building. He knocked three large and two smaller door-sized holes through the massive walls to improve access to the interior of the building; he covered over half of the dry moat to extend the promenade and provide a

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St Wilfrid’s Seaford shop is fast building a reputation for its range of pre-loved and vintage finds, stunning window displays and friendly volunteers. Trish, who volunteers as a Stock Assistant, spoke to us about her experience. ‘I’ve been a Stock Assistant at the Seaford shop for nearly two years now. There’s no such thing as a typical day in my role; it always depends on how busy you are behind the counter. Some days it’s busy – like now! – but on others it can be quieter: that’s when I’ll take the opportunity to price or sort some of the donated stock. ‘If you’re the sort of person who likes to be kept busy throughout a shift – like me – then there’s always something new to do. ‘Before coming to the Seaford shop, I was a volunteer at the hospice building itself, on the Inpatient Unit, where I was serving breakfast to patients in the mornings. I started volunteering for St Wilfrid’s because I believe in hospices; if you can help to make someone’s life a bit better for them as they’re approaching the end, it’s so beneficial for them. If someone is going to die, then the least I can do is try and make it a bit more cheerful and kind for them. ‘Through volunteering on the Inpatient Unit and in one of the shops, I’ve been able to see the impact St Wilfrid’s has on both patients and the local community. Those who have been bereaved might choose to support their local shop in light of the care a loved one received, but equally, the shops can be a first point of contact someone has with St Wilfrid’s and helps to spread awareness of the hospice’s work. It really does touch so many people.’ Photos from top: Community Shop Manager Tony with Trish (right), behind the till; Amanda (left) and Delphine (right) with Delphine’s special signed copy of Peter James’ latest book.

I turned detective myself St Wilfrid’s Hospice volunteer, Amanda, who lives in Seaford, delighted Delphine by tracking down the next book in the Peter James series she had been reading As a Community Support Volunteer, Amanda offers companionship to patients with a lifelimiting illness in their own homes. She came to the role three years ago after giving up work earlier than she intended to be more involved with her family. Amanda was working in the community – which she loved – and saw volunteering at St Wilfrid’s as a way of continuing this work in another capacity. Amanda has been visiting Delphine since starting in the role, and the two have formed a meaningful bond; as Amanda says: ‘We have similar views on life; we discuss current affairs, chat about our families and give each other advice on domestic matters. ‘Since 2016 Delphine has become more housebound and only leaves home if she really has to. She mentioned several times that it is difficult to get to the library, which was frustrating for her as she had been reading a detective series by Peter James; all the books end on a cliff-hanger and she was keen to get the next book.’ When Delphine was unable to remember the name of the next book in the series, Amanda turned detective herself – and remembers surreptitiously reading Peter James books in charity and book shops to try and find the next instalment in the series! She eventually tracked down the next books for Delphine, who confessed to reading late into the night! As Amanda explains, ‘I cannot begin to explain how satisfying it is to have achieved this simple task and given so much pleasure’. The tale doesn’t end there: when Peter James himself heard about Amanda’s sleuthing, he sent Delphine a signed copy of his latest book, which she was delighted to receive. A very satisfying conclusion to the story – and not a cliff-hanger in sight!

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Cycle Seahaven Celebrating over 100 Touring Rides this year! In the first nine months of this year there have been 103 touring rides covering almost 3,500 miles. That’s more rides and miles than in any corresponding period in previous years. Better weather this year has been the main reason for the increase as fewer rides have been cancelled due to inclement weather. For our 100th touring ride we thought it appropriate to cycle at least 100 kms. Littlehampton was the chosen destination; a bit different to our usual rides as it involves quite a lot of cycling along promenades and the like so is quite flat, particularly between Brighton and Littlehampton. Come the day and the weather was

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Martello Rotary Club

This year’s club President, Rodney Reed – who, like the Mayor, is also on the Town Council – explained that each year the club nominated a charity to benefit from its fund raising. Money was raised during one year and spent the next, with all grant requests being considered by a project committee.

This month The Youth Counselling Project – which provides therapy and emotional support for local children – talks to two local fundraisers who are raising money for the charity this year, Mayor of Seaford and Seaford Martello Rotary Club

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So what persuades an individual or an organisation to choose a particular cause for a year? I put this question first to Town Mayor Nazish Adil. ‘In one word,’ she said, ‘children.’ A mother of two boys, her chosen charities for her term of office both relate to young people, the other being the Downs Syndrome Development Trust. She believes that counselling can be used to fill the gap between home and school so that any needs students have that are making them depressed can be addressed. ‘With more and more kids engaged [online] it is having an effect on cultural lives that we have to address when they won’t speak to parents or teachers. This is where The Youth Counselling Project comes in, to get them help.’ Speaking out to unhappy students, she assured them: ‘You won’t be judged. We need an independent person for them to speak to.’ Nazish is herself a trained counsellor and gave therapy to children in her native Pakistan. ‘When they need attention and don’t get it it’s an act of neglect,’ she declared. ‘Kids’ problems must be addressed because they are tomorrow’s Seaford residents. They need care from trained counsellors with a constructive mindset.’ Talking about bullying and coercive behaviour that they may be subjected to, she urged: ‘We must teach kids to say “no”. They must not miss out on their present. We must build happy and adjusted children to live positive lives as adults and old people, which means not isolating people and generations.You must be healthy in mind to perpetuate a healthy society.’

Rodney and his wife Ann moved to Seaford via Birmingham and Bangladesh three years ago. They linked up with local organisations including Martello Rotary Club, Tree Wardens, Kings Church and Plasticfree Seaford. ‘All the organisations seem to inter-link in Seaford,’ he observed, ‘and there is an enormous number of organisations.’ When he returned from working in Bangladesh after 10 years he noticed the huge increase in social media usage. Teenagers were leading their lives in public which put enormous pressure on them, a fact which made Martello Rotary focus on youth culture and The Youth Counselling Project. ‘The club saw the statistics about youngsters selfharming, bullying and the effect of achievement tests at school and saw The Youth Counselling Group beginning to do some very valuable work so we felt the charity was worth supporting,’ says Rodney. In fact so impressed was the club with the ongoing funding requirement of the Project that they thought it would be useful to offer more of the club’s services after the funding year is up, for example sharing event-running skills gained by their members to benefit future fundraising by The Youth Counselling Project.

Other fund-raisers

The Youth Counselling Group, which was set up two years ago – initially as a pilot project at Seaford Head School – has won some corporate funding, the granting of which is arguably influenced by the level of local support gained by the adoption of the charity by Seaford organisations and by fund-raising in the town. For example, The Rotary Club of Seaford has generously presented a cheque for £450, which is enough to ensure that one young person can receive 10 therapy sessions from a specially trained counsellor. Seaford Community Cinema has named the Project their charity of the year, and regular givers include Florence House, Jane Reeves’ Archway Choir, Karen Hall who runs yoga and

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meditation classes at Seaford Osteopathic Clinic on Fridays at 6pm, donating class fees to the Project, and Rosie Waters who runs annual yoga and meditation days. The Project also welcomes one-off fund-raising events like a quiz night in Eastbourne held by Stephen Walker which raised £480. Coming up is another of our popular quiz nights at the Old Plough on Tuesday 12th November, starting promptly at 8.30pm, and the popular fashion show at M&Co on the evening of Tuesday 26th November. For more information about The Youth Counselling Project and its fund-raisers go to www.tycp.org.uk

Fund-raising Concert The cultural highlight of our autumnal fundraising has to be For Your Delight, a musical evening at Florence House with violinist Maeve Jenkinson of the Corelli Ensemble, international soprano Dame Felicity Lott, pianist Will Hancox and poet Peter Martin on Thursday 14th November at 7.30pm (bar open 6pm). Peter is generously donating £2 from every sale of his new anthology. Tickets, price to include cheese plate, are £20 from either the Tourist Information Centre opposite the Old Plough in Church Street or by calling Florence House on 01323 873700 and collecting them at the door.

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Values week celebrated at Cradle Hill Community Primary School Cradle Hill Community Primary School invited the Mayor of Seaford, Nazish Adil, to attend a special celebration assembly on Friday 4th October 2019. The whole school took part in a week-long event learning about values by attending a themed Tea with the Queen, practising their good table manners and etiquette, whilst making and eating cucumber sandwiches in the school hall, under the watchful eye of a Powerpoint of Queen Elizabeth II. Narwhals, a year 6 class, won the trophy for best behaved class for the term and this was presented to their class representative Niresh, who will be the Mayor’s consort at the school when she visits during Term 1. Niresh said, ‘It is an honour to be the Mayor’s consort during her Cradle Hill visits.’

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The school held a competition for the children to colour in the head of Queen Elizabeth II. This was judged by the Mayor and Area Manager of Chartwells, the school kitchen provider, Pattie-Ann Silburn, who presented the children with first, second and third prizes for the best picture. The school kept the Mayor busy by asking her to present winning certificates to children who had taken part in the school’s Summer Reading Challenge. The children had read 19 books over the summer holidays and then all recorded their reading in unusual ways. Between them they produced some amazing scrapbooks, reading records, files, PowerPoints and even a 3D tree to celebrate their reading. The children were delighted to receive a certificate and voucher, presented by the Mayor for this achievement. Finally, the mayor awarded a certificate of appreciation to children who have fund raised recently for charity. Isabelle, Ruby-Mae and Aimee-Grace all raised money in their own time for charities. The school is incredibly proud of all the children achieved. Photos from top: (l-r) Andrea Keith, Head Teacher, Nazish Adil, Mayor of Seaford, Patie-Ann Silburn, School Kitchen area manager, Chartwells. Children winners of the Queens colouring competition; (l-r) Niresh, Year 6 class representative for Mayors consort at Cradle Hill, holding best behaved class award.

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Wedding Open Day at The View The View held its very first Wedding Open Day, on Saturday 28th September, which proved to be a success, with many interested couples attending. The open day resulted in one Wedding reception booking for January 2020 and a second confirmed booking for April 2021. Both of these bookings are for the full Wedding reception package, full details of which can be found on the View website. The View’s renowned Chef prepared and presented a variety of canapés for guests to try on arrival and also a selection of dishes, from the Wedding breakfast menu, which guests could view on display. Rebecca Sandalls (Events Coordinator) & Craig Nicol (Manager of The View) were on hand to offer drinks and canapés on arrival. They then showed guests around the venue, answering any questions they had. Dazzling Décor did a grand job, as always, in setting

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has lived in Seaford for 10 years and went to Seaford Head School. He also trained in performing arts at The Theatre Workshop. Anubis has previously worked as an actor, dancer, backing vocalist, make-up artist and model. As well as his interest in music, fashion, art and theatre. Anubis loves sea creatures and has a tribe of them living with him, including sea snails and shrimps! He’s a big fan of art and currently has over 30 tatoos. What do you like best about Seaford? It’s calming and peaceful. Seaford has always felt welcoming and homely to me – such a lovely contrast to the loud, vibrant cities where I am for concerts or photoshoots. What is your favourite piece of music? You’re Gonna Miss Me’ by Connie Francis. What is your idea of perfect happiness? Lasting love. Which living person do you admire most? Aside from my mother, Lisa and grandparents, Tina and Paul, my biggest inspiration is a fellow singer songwriter called Sia Furler. What makes you sad? People being lonely. What words do you overuse? I have a serious habit of swearing too much. I think most British people do. How do you relax? I find it extremely hard to relax but usually, writing a catchy pop melody or singing some Dinah Washington does the trick. What is the most important lesson that life has taught you? To just have a laugh and not take things too seriously. I think it’s crucial to just enjoy moments whilst they happen. I’m a young bisexual man who likes to sing love songs, sometimes wear outrageous outfits and eat pancakes... I’m not hurting anyone. Let’s all just be a bit more open-minded and let people express themselves how they want too! How would you spend a million pounds? Well, first off, I’d give some to charity – probably Alzheimer’s UK. Then, I’d save most of it or invest in property. I’d get surgery to remove some excess skin from losing ten stone a few years ago. Also, I’d pump the money into the promotion of my music!

What’s your most embarrassing moment? When performing in the musical ‘Fame’ as a teenager, I performed a series of acrobatics, finishing with a cartwheel centre stage. On the final night, when the DVD was being filmed and there were plenty of West End professionals in the audience, my arms collapsed mid-air which resulted in a face plant into the stage. What keeps you awake at night? Many, many things. I’m a serious insomniac and a massive over-thinker – not the best combination! What is your greatest extravagance? Honestly, probably a box of Guylian chocolates. I don’t have the money for great extravagance, however, if I did – I’d buy a Gucci jacket or Burberry bag. What is your greatest fear? I’m massively claustrophobic. The idea of being trapped or stuck in a situation out of my control is honestly my worst nightmare. Although, another great fear of mine is being alone. What is your favourite smell? Petrol. Can’t beat it. What person in history would you like to meet? Oh, so many! My ideal dinner party would be myself, Frida Khalo, Amy Winehouse, Joan Rivers, Princess Diana and Pablo Picasso. What a cracking night that would be. What is your greatest love in life? Music will always be the one thing in life that I love. Music can make you feel ecstatic one second, but break your heart the next. What is your latest project? I have just released my debut EP, ‘Anubis’ which is now available online worldwide across iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, etc. I’m working on several new tracks that should be here come the new year, as well as a dance remix of a very well known classic 80s hit. I’ve said too much! But my EP is my latest and most exciting project yet! What was your inspiration for your debut EP? It really came to me during a difficult period in my life. I had several bad experiences with love and wanted to release something that people could relate too. There’s a heart-wrenching emotional ballad, an upbeat funky revenge anthem, an ethereal choral love song and many more, all surrounding the theme of love and loss. The six tracks on the EP are quite revealing of my inner thoughts on the complexities of ‘love’ and how it can affect us and the choices we make because of it. Or lack of it. Find me online at www.anubisfinch.com or email me if you’d like to book me for your event - anubisfinch@ gmail.com - I hope to hear from you soon!

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Seaford Choral Society Concert

Saturday 30th November, 7.15pm, Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road The second century of the choral society continues with an unusual range of music. From a Remembrance audio-visual spectacular to Disney, via Rossini’s fantastic Petite Messe Solennelle. Next up is our rendering of Rutter’s Magnificat. The Magnificat was first performed in 1990 in Carnegie Hall, New York, conducted by the composer, and the UK première followed a year later in Coventry Cathedral. Rutter is better known for shorter works, but here he shows just what he can do. All over Europe, festivals are dedicated to Jesus’ mother, Mary. Rutter captured some of the joy, exuberance and Mediterranean sunshine and we are getting a chance to sing it. Though inspired by Bach’s Magnificat, Rutter, as usual, does his own thing with it. After the unrestrained opening he added the haunting setting of the beautiful 15th-century poem, ‘Of a Rose, a lovely Rose’.

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Rutter is balanced in the second half of the concert by a range of old favourites, including Panis Angelicus, Ave Verum Corpus, Locus Iste and several other greats. This is not a concert to miss. See you at Seaford Baptist Church on 30th November, and remember, you can reserve your tickets online now so there’s no need to wait.Visit: www.seaford-choral-society.com.

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A reflection on the stories behind the names – 100 years after the memorial was dedicated by the Vicar on 9th November 1919. The evening will also mark the forthcoming publication of a booklet about how the memorial was created and the men who are named on it. The speaker is Ian Everest.

Bishopstone – 100 years ago An illustrated talk about past village life, the people and the buildings – as seen through photographs, postcards and paintings. There will also be an opportunity to see images of some rare paintings of the Catt family of Tidemils – recently discovered and never previously shown in the area. The speaker is Philip Pople.

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Seaford Rotary and their Business Partners are pleased to reproduce monthly extracts from the Little Book of Big scams originally compiled by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and made available by the Metropolitan and Sussex Police. These extracts should be seen as a general guide to many scams currently operating in the UK and have been included in Seaford Scene to increase your awareness of these scams and show you some easy steps that you can take to protect 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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At our October meeting we were fortunate to have Peter White come along and speak about his role as Seaford Town Crier and Town Sheriff. The fifteen members present found this to be very interesting. At our meeting Peter was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation for his work for the town, from Seaford Mayor, Nazish Adil. This was followed by our usual refreshments and raffle.

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Seaford Stamp & PostCard Club At our recent meeting Bob Knight gave a very entertaining display of his Postmarks and Postcards of Sussex. He illustrated his Rychlinski Flyer:Layout 8 3/11/14 10:59 Page 1 historical account of the early postal routes in Sussex with many old letters and envelopes, including an early 1800s Rye letter with the RYE in a curve which was the fashion at the time – although they found it difficult with only three letters! His presentation included a lot of anecdotes of local interest such as the postcard of the 140-year-old oak signal post now on the Bluebell Railway line which used to be the 50 ft signal post at the Newhaven Port before a rail enthusiast spotted it there and was offered it free, provided he could provide suitable transport to Sheffield Park8 –3/11/14 which wasn’t Rychlinski Flyer:Layout 10:59 easy. Page 1

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The majority of those who are victims of scams are over 65, and only 5% of those over 65s report that they have been the victim of a scam. According to figures from Eastbourne Trading Standards between April 2018 and April 2019 they had received 147 reports of scams from East Sussex amounting to more than £1.3 million loss to the victims. More worrying is that this is estimated to represent only 13% of scams committed, with many victims being too embarrassed to report them. Jacky Gill from the Nat West Scam Awareness Team gave examples of many of recent scams, with significant loss, affecting all ages here in Seaford and went on to describe what could be done to reduce the risk of becoming a victim. Residents and those assembled were able to pick up literature about scams and the community work of Seaford Neighbourhood Watch. Seaford Rotary and their Business partners have sponsored the event to reinforce the monthly Scam Awareness articles published in the Seaford Scene.

The Children’s Society

Fiona Mackay of the Children’s Society joined Seaford Rotarians on 25th September to talk about the work of the Children’s Society. The Children’s Society was the charity of choice of past President of Seaford Rotary, Steven Willox with which his wife Ruth is involved.

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Fiona MacKay provided a detailed history of the Society set up by Edward Rudolf in the late nineteenth century. Rudolf, a young Sunday School teacher and civil servant in South London, saw first-hand the brutal effects of poverty on young children. When two young boys failed to turn up for his Sunday school, he went to look for them and was shocked to find them begging for food on the streets. Their father had died, leaving their mother struggling to bring up seven children under the age of 11. This was not an isolated experience and Rudolf was moved to act. He didn’t like the idea of children going into workhouses, which were regarded with fear and distrust. His vision was to give poor, homeless children a loving and secure family environment, and the chance to grow up as part of their community. He set up small cottage homes, each with around 10 children aged 5 to14, with a master and matron to act as parents. Fiona then explained the current ethos of the society – ‘We listen. We support. We act.’ The Society now has an extensive network of frontline services and an army of volunteers who work to tackle poverty and neglect. Together they help families trapped in debt, support young carers and runaways, and stop sexual exploitation. The Society fights for change based on the experiences of every child they help and the evidence they gather in doing so. They campaign to expose injustice and address hard truths to change attitudes, challenge misconceptions and influence policy. The Society is determined through campaigning, commitment and care, to give every child the greatest possible chance in life. After Fiona had taken questions from fellow Rotarians, Steven Willox thanked Fiona Mackay for coming to speak to Seaford Rotary about the work of the Children’s Society and presented the Charity a cheque from Seaford Rotary for £500. If you are interested in finding out more about the work of Seaford Rotary and you may be interested in joining us, you can contact us for further information at : http://www.seafordrotary.org.uk/contact.php Photos from top: Past President Steven Willox presents a cheque for £500 from Seaford Rotary to Fiona Mackay of the Children’s Society (photo by Mark Forrester); Scam Awareness presentation at the Clinton Centre.

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Seaford Striders

Lewes Downland 10 Miler Lewes was the venue for the Downland 10 miler, which was the latest event in the Sussex Grand Prix calendar. Held on chalk paths and through fields in the rolling countryside around the County town, this race is something of a rarity in this competition, being totally off-road, and is always keenly contended by local running clubs. The start/finish is in the meadow at Landport Bottom near the old Lewes race course and begins with a climb of over 2 miles as the route heads west along the South Downs Way over Plumpton Plain then south climbing Waterpit Hill. The rollercoaster run continues with a welcome descent into Ashcombe Bottom but it’s a case of what comes down must go up with a vicious 1-mile single track climb out again after 7 miles. It is at this stage that many runners feel that crampons might be useful.

By the time of the race the sun was putting in an appearance, following heavy rain overnight, but the sun wasn’t sufficient to curtail the heavy muddy conditions experienced on parts of the course. This tough course challenged the 10 Seaford Striders present. They were however keen to post good times as the season draws to a close; none more so than team captain Nick Farley, who was the first Strider home in an excellent time of 1:13:10 giving him a very well earned 32nd place overall. Also out to impress was pocket rocket Jeff Young, finishing in an equally impressive 36th place in 1:13:47 and also hot on Nick’s heels was James Marron, 1:16:46. The main pack of Striders all gave a very solid performance with yet more of them making it home in under the 1hr 30min time, which is excellent performance in such a challenging race. Adam Haverly made it cross the line in 1:23:21; Steve Newman, 1:26:47 and 1st female Strider home, was Anneka Redley in 1:27:00.

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The last four Striders to finish, did so in respectable times with Louisa Scola in 1:30:49; Amanda Feast, 1:33:05; Jazz Shiret, 1:39:17 and Chris Wilmot, 1:42:39 – so well done everyone! Visit www.seafordstriders.co.uk for more information on Seaford Striders Running Club. Hilary Humphreys

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MARTELLO ROTARY The Youth Counselling Project Clive Lacey provided Martello Rotary with an interesting and disturbing insight into some of the challenges faced by youngsters today in an ever-complex society. Clive, with his wife Rosalind, organises the Youth Counselling Project in Seaford which has been running for 2 years. Here are some of the key points we were made aware of and we think are worth sharing: l

11% of boys and 8% of girls aged 5 to 16 have a clinically significant mental health problem. l Around 10% of young people are self-harming l Depression and anxiety among children have increased 70% in the past 25 years. l Eating disorders have doubled over the past six years. l 50% of lifetime cases of diagnosable mental illness begin by age 14. l Children’s mental health services are possibly the biggest weakness in the NHS. This is the Martello President’s Charity of The Year, and in addition to making donations to assist with their work, we have also offered to support their fundraising efforts.

Martello and Seaford Station A group of Martello Rotarians and friends got ourselves wet and dirty one Sunday morning – as shown by the photographs – but the Seaford Station platform now has locally made planters and flower planting. This is the first step in Martello Rotary’s adoption of the station in a Community Partnership. Before long there will be murals mounted on the planters painted by local children depicting ‘Seaford Through The Ages’. This project has been made possible by set-up grants from the Association of Community Rail Partnerships,

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Southern/Govia Trains and Rotary South District 1145, and importantly through a lot of physical work by our volunteers. The Partnership Agreement was signed by Andy Gardner, Station Manager at Seaford Station on behalf of Govia Thameslink Railway, and Rodney Reed, President of Martello Rotary Seaford. Working in conjunction with the Sussex Community Rail Partnership, this Seaford initiative aims to make the railway station feel more attractive and serve as a focal point for residents and visitors. Station Partnerships are groups of volunteers who come together to adopt a station, and Martello Rotary with Southern will help tailor the station to the area it serves. The murals, planters and planting on the Seaford platform will present a colourful and interesting welcome to our town. The project is intended to go on for several years and Martello Rotary will be pleased to receive offers of help with the watering and tending the planting! Please email: contact martellorotary@gmail.com to offer one-off or regular assistance. For more information about linking with Martello Rotary and our projects (and more photographs of the planters, planting and volunteers shovelling a lot of compost), please visit our website: www.martellorotary.org.uk Martello Rotary Seaford welcomes new members and if you would like more information email us at: contactmartellorotary@gmail.com or text us on 07984 581784. Photos (from top): l-r Pres Rodney Reed, Clive Lacey, member Bridget Brooks; Dirty, wet, hard work but definitely worth it!; Members and volunteers at the station planting event.

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Energy Efficiency Update A couple of years ago we wrote an article about energy efficiency in new and existing homes. Things have moved on quite a lot since then and we thought it would be worth doing some updates. Energy efficiency can save us money and help reduce the amount of carbon we release into the atmosphere. More and more science is showing how serious the climate emergency is, and we all know we need to reduce our use of fossil fuels by conserving energy and moving to renewables where we can. Domestic heating is a major contributor to carbon emissions. Residential heating and cooking (mostly natural gas) made up 15% of UK greenhouse gas emissions in 2017. Electricity is counted separately so total emissions from domestic use were actually rather more than that. (ONS 2017 UK Gas Emissions Final Figures). In our first article we mentioned a number of energy efficiency options – from the relatively cheap, like low energy lighting and draught proofing, through loft insulation and controlling heating in individual rooms, to more major projects like cavity wall insulation, double glazing or solar panel installation – and also the need to be aware of energy efficiency when replacing wornout appliances. And we stressed how important it is that energy efficiency and renewables are built into new housing. In this article, we are going to focus on solar panels for existing housing.

The good news is that the price of solar panel installation has dropped significantly – by between 50% and 70% over 10 years according to some estimates – and it is likely to reduce your annual electricity costs by around 30%. It’s also good to hear that a threatened increase in VAT on solar panels from 5% to 20% has been withdrawn. Less encouraging is the removal of any support for electricity generation and changes to the way households are paid for the electricity they export to the national grid. Until April 2019, you could apply for the Feed in Tariff (FiT). This paid you an estimated amount for the energy you generated and another for the electricity you didn’t use and exported to the national grid. (For 2017 installations, the rates were around 4p per kilowatt hour for generated electricity and 5p for exported). Last year the Government announced it was stopping the Feed in Tariff for new solar panel installations on domestic dwellings and for some time it wasn’t clear if anything would replace it. However, it has now set up the Smart Export Guarantee Scheme. From January 2020 this will place an obligation on the larger energy companies to pay export tariffs to households installing solar panels. (FiT continues for pre-existing systems and people who installed solar panels between April and December 2019 can also apply.) The main changes are: there will be no payment for generation; the export payment will usually be based on smart meter readings rather than estimates; l the energy companies will decide how much to pay households for the electricity they export. l l

So for those who can afford it, installing solar panels is much cheaper than it used to be, and you will be paid for the energy you export to the grid. It’s not wholehearted encouragement for solar energy at a time when we need to cut down on fossil fuels but the Smart Export Guarantee should help – provided electricity suppliers set reasonable export rates (yet to be announced). If you are thinking of installing solar panels the Energy Saving Trust and Which? websites have lots of useful information. And there is nothing like the satisfaction of knowing that you are generating fossil-free electricity! Anne Fletcher, Mary De Pleave, Lyn Sands

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Seaford Kurlers

Our next club event is our annual Christmas lunch on 3rd December at the Seaford Royal British Legion. Before that of course there will be our usual preChristmas mince pies, usually on our last club meeting of the year.

No one can live in this area and fail to notice this spectacular event every year on our calendar. We all have our views on this colourful time.

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Welcome, Seaford Scene Readers to the bonfire month of November.

Seaford, of course, has its own very successful bonfire society and goes from strength to strength every year. It was reformed in 2010 after closing down in the past – long may it continue to give joy. They are always on the look out for new members and helpers as it takes a lot of people and a lhuge amount of time to get the show off the ground every year. Seaford Kurlers will not be putting on a bonfire spectacular however, even though 5th November is a Tuesday. Sorry everyone. We will, however, have our normal kurling club meeting on the Tuesday afternoon from 2pm until 4pm. Some of our members will have gone on our outing to Rye on the 31st October with Lynne’s Travel. I wonder if Rye will put on a show for us?

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Wednesday 27th November, 2.30pm - 3.30pm, The Keep, Woollards Way, Brighton, BN1 9PU The abandoned settlement at Bishopstone Tidemills began in 1761 with the construction of a large tidal mill. It became a thriving village community that later included an anti-submarine seaplane base, a stable for lame racehorses and the Chailey Heritage beach hospital for children. But it all ended at the start of the Second World War. In this talk, archaeologist Luke Barber will bring together different strands of research and evidence to trace its history. The talk will be accompanied by a display of original material from The Keep’s archives, including a wonderful album of 19th century photographs of Tidemills village. Tickets cost £5 and booking is essential as numbers will be limited. Please see the Events page of our website: www.thekeep.digitickets.co.uk/tickets. For more information tel: 01273 482349. Photo: A view of Tidemills from August 1883, taken from the Keep’s album of 19th-century photographs.

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As we pack away our flip flops and beach towels and replace them with sensible boots and waterproof coats, the local shops seem to have filled themselves with autumn treasures. I’ve seen beautiful new sweatshirts in Onneke’s, perfect to protect from the sea breeze and gorgeous candles in The Stock Room, just right for cosying up to in the evenings. We are also overwhelmed with warm, comforting cafés to head to for a morning coffee, late breakfast, lunch with a friend or after school treats with friends. None of the Seaford eateries ever seem to disappoint, least of all when we need the warm retreat from the elements. So, as we look forward to Seaford Christmas Magic, shorter days and greyer skies, I’m planning on making the most of Seaford and all that it can offer of us. J Hanby-Penn

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seaford afternoon flower club Our meeting this month will be held on Thursday 21st November when we will be welcoming Nina Tucknott to demonstrate ‘Wood U Believe It?’. Nina is a talented and experienced demonstrator and we are all in for a very entertaining and informative afternoon. Our competition is entitled ‘Winter Beauty’ and we look forward to seeing the artistic interpretations of the title by our members. In September we welcomed our local florists from Ambers in Broad Street. They gave us a good display using diverse techniques and demonstrated a different slant on flower arranging. They were very complimentary about our abundant competition entries entitled ‘September Song’. We are so proud and pleased with our members who enter the competition with such enthusiasm.

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Hi everyone! It’s nearly the end of the year – I cannot believe it! Plastic Free Seaford will be two years old in March 2020 so we are looking to organise a Jamboree in the summer to celebrate, more news on this will follow.

Tuesday of each month, 7pm at the Seven Sisters Pub and we would be delighted to see more of Seaford’s thriving community attend, share ideas, and learn how to live without plastic. We are also keen to recruit volunteers to help us organise our 2020 Jamboree!

Our Beach cleans run come wind, rain or shine and continue to grow in numbers of volunteers. It is a lovely way to be outdoors, helping the ocean’s wildlife by picking up all of the plastic debris. For our December beach clean there will be mince pies and we ask all volunteers to wear Christmas jumpers for festive cheer! November’s clean is at Martello Tower, December’s is at The Buckle, 10am start as always.

Thank you to everyone who supports us, beach cleans, requests talks, comments on our social media posts and practises what we preach about giving up disposables and single-use plastic. We are always on hand to help or offer advice, so if you want to contact us, we are on: www.plasticfreeseaford.co.uk Insta: @plasticfreeseaford; Facebook: Plastic Free Seaford; email: plasticfreeseaford@gmail.com.

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MEMBERS’ NOTICE BOARD The AGM and Awards Night is the next event on Thursday 28th November at 7pm in St Leonard’s Church Hall. This is a time to review the year’s activities and to hear about next year’s programme. It is hoped many members will attend and those who received an award at the horticultural show in August will receive their cups and medals.

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To an enthusiastic gardener the chance to take a gander at someone else’s creation is right up there. So Ann, Katie and Veronica were beside themselves as they boarded a CTLA bus with 15 volunteers from Community gardens in Newhaven, Peacehaven and Lewes to visit each others’ treasures. The day started in Seaford, where our visitors, according to Katie, “seemed stunned when they saw what was included in terms of ornamentals, veg, wildlife – including bug hotel and wildlife pond – and with schools and local groups coming in, all run by volunteers”. Our guests were also impressed with our open door policy which extends to anyone who just wants to drop in, to sit, to look and, if so inclined, to work. The idea behind the trip, organised by Greenhavens Network in conjunction with other local groups, was to discuss what we each offer, how we manage and to learn from each other’s experiences. “It was incredibly interesting,” said Katie. “They were all very different in the way that they are organised, funded and function within the locality. But crucially, everybody recognises the importance of gardening for physical and mental health and the wellbeing of their community.” Next stop was Peacehaven Community Garden in a secluded spot near the Oval. It is still at an early stage of its development, with lots of potential but ‘if anyone could go there to help, or knows anyone who could get involved, it would be much appreciated,’ Katie said. At Newhaven Community Garden, in a donated field between Pevensey Road and the Highway some of the plots are shared and others are individually worked. A delicious lunch cooked by Mansoor was enjoyed while discussing some of the many community events and activities that take place in

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this garden. ‘We got ideas that we could adapt for Seaford, to involve children and others,’ said Katie. They discovered Landport Community Garden hidden away behind a beautiful house in Lewes. ‘Again,’ observed Katie, ‘it was run in a very different way. Opening times and activities vary for specific groups and ages from children upwards. We were treated to tea and cake, with the tea brewed over an open fire pit.’ She added that this, and other Lewes community gardens, are also hoping to become involved in ‘social prescribing’ when local GPs refer patients to support in the community, in order to improve their health and wellbeing – in this instance through gardening. The second Lewes garden, the Community Allotment, is near the old racecourse. As the name suggests, it is run allotment style, with volunteers sharing their produce. Sadly at this point, after a gloriously sunny day, the heavens opened and our outing was brought to an early close. Back at the Crouch, Katie paid tribute to co-founder Lindsay Thomas. ‘She did such a good job and we continue to reap the benefits. She networked like mad with the result that we have close contacts with local organisations and businesses to whom we can turn for help and funding. Seaford Community Garden is very lucky.’ … And we do lots for the community too: for example Maggie was making up a planter of spring bulbs to add more colour to Seaford Health Centre. We’re also potting up, dividing and moving plants ready for next year. Come and visit any Wednesday morning. See you then! The Garden Team Photos from top: Mansoor cooked lunch at Newhaven Community Garden; Visiting volunteers look at what Seaford Community Garden is doing; Landport Community Garden and its large poly tunnel; Peacehaven Community Garden.

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You may recall that last month I wrote about the 50 Fountains Challenge which we are working on with Sustain, so I was delighted to see that Seaford now has it’s first water fountain in quite a few years. I’m sure a resident will be able to tell me when they were last removed from the parks but we have a really beautiful one in The Salts by the Skate park. I am told that it is really popular and I hope it means that park users can Refill their own bottles rather than adding to single use plastic waste. Many thanks to all who made

this possible including our local Lions Club. Currently, Seaford Town council awaits the results of bid to support more of these along the seafront. Refill schemes keep coming online, the latest nearby one is in Lancing, just long the coast from us and Eastbourne also has a fabulous new fountain near the Lifeboat station on the seafront. Hailsham now has more than 20 Refill points. On 4th December (7pm, Upper Meeching Hall Newhaven) I will be giving a talk to the Greenhaven’s Network about our work so far and the move to establish Water fountains in all our open spaces. There are a few in our area already but it would be wonderful if they were in every park and open space from Telscombe to The Cuckmere Valley. I will be giving an update on our work to encourage local communities to increase accessibility to free tap water by:

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THE PROBUS CLUB OF SEAFORD For our September meeting we received a presentation from Chris Downton and Chloe Matthews from the “Children with Cancer Fund. Chris explained that the main aim of the charity is to give children with cancer, and their families, the sort of quality of life we would expect for ourselves. Whilst the medical professionals are using their skills to treat the ill child, there are many other non-medical needs for the rest of the family, at this challenging time. This is where CWCF can help, for families in East Sussex and Brighton & Hove. This help can be in the form of ‘treats’, such as trips to the theatre or cinema, go-karting or visits to local sporting activities. The charity owns two holiday caravans, which gives the family the opportunity to go away together, away from the hospital environment. The charity also has an arrangement with Butlins,

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Treasurer – Francoise Basden-Smith, Vice District Chairman – Jennifer Pierce and International Services Chair – Kay Young. At the end of the month, regardless of inclement weather, eleven intrepid members visited the Amberley Museum. The trip was arranged by Janis Livingstone, the club’s Social Secretary. Members appreciated reminders of their childhood as they explored various exhibitions and observed old skills and demonstrations by various craftspeople. Inner Wheel members also had a busy October when, in addition to the monthly evening meeting, a lunch was held in a member’s home, raising funds for Sight Savers, and the Annual Inner Wheel International Rally was held in Ashington. Members donated to a bottle stall, raising a significant amount of funds – along with other Inner Wheel Clubs – for the CoCos Foundation. This charity is based in Crawley and provides homes and shelter for orphans in some of the poorest areas in South Africa, who are living on their own. Many parents have died from AIDS or related illnesses and the children live in groups for safety. Photos (from top): Inner Wheel Club in September 2019; Val Franklin at Amberley Museum.

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What’s On In November? Thurs 3rd Oct - Sun 3rd Nov The Unexpected Studio+ Gallery, 21 Church Street 11am - 5pm (Thurs-Sun only). New paintings by Peter Messer. www.studioplusgallery.com Friday 1st November Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club St James’ Trust, Blatchington Road 2.15pm - 4pm. Guest speakers, activities, tea and biscuits. Transport available. New members always welcome. Tel: Pauline 01323 895216 Email: white-65@talktalk.net Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford Time TBC. Fireworks on the beach. www.nssc.org.uk All Souls’ Day Service St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Rd 7pm. Special service to remember loved ones who have died. Quiet service of Holy Communion, with prayers, music and a time of silence to remember the departed. Everyone welcome. Seaford Community Cinema The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7.30pm. ‘ Woman at War’ (12A).Tickets £6/£5/£3.50, available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street, or online. www.seafordcinema.org Seaford Little Theatre AGM Seaford Little Theatre, 4 Steyne Road 7.30pm Annual General Meeting with wine and cheese. All members and new people welcome. www.seafordlittletheatre.co.uk Saturday 2nd Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 9am. RYA First Aid course. Open to non-members. www.nssc.org.uk Winter Coffee Morning St Luke’s Church, Walmer Rd 10am - 12 noon. With cake stall, super raffle and books. Lunchtime Concert St Leonard’s Church, Church St 1pm. Niall O’Riordan, flute, and Anne Marshall, piano.

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Foundation of Spiritual Healing and Guidance St James’ Trust, 11 Blatchington Road 2pm - 4pm. Free healing, Qualified approved healers in attendance. No appointment. Tea and cakes. Donations welcome. Tel: 01323 896192 www.facebook.com/Thefshg Open Mic Poetry Evening Crypt Gallery, 23 Church St 7pm - 9pm. Come and read your poetry, with guest poet Paul Rafferty. Tickets £8 incl. refreshments. www.thecryptgallery.com www.seahavenpoets.co.uk Tales from the Bishopstone War Memorial Bishopstone Parish Hall 7.30pm. A reflection on the stories behind the names, 100 years after the memorial was dedicated. Speaker Ian Everest. Prize raffle draw. In aid of the Willett Trust charity. Tickets £8 incl. interval refreshments with wine, available ºfrom Angie’s News, 23 Claremont Road. Tel: 01323 899553 The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road 8.30pm. Ignite. Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Saturday 2nd - Sunday 3rd Six Sussex Artists and Craftsmen Exhibition & Sale Alciston and Selmeston Village Hall, The Street, Selmeston 10am - 5pm. Lustreware, quilts, knitwear, woodwork, enamels, and woodblock prints. Free entry. Krissy of Sussex Annual Christmas Fayre 25 Chyngton Way 11am - 4pm. Homemade marmalades, jams, pickles, chutneys, cakes, Christmas puddings, Christmas cakes, gift boxes and hampers. Preorders accepted, please email/ phone 2 weeks in advance. Tel: 01323 872400 Email: culatham@hotmail.co.uk

Saturday 2nd - Thurs 28th Sussex Arts Collective: Collections Eight Crypt Gallery, 23 Church St 10am - 4pm (Mon-Sat), 12 noon - 3pm (Sun), closed Weds. A winter selection of fine art and craft, gifts and treats. www.sussexartscollective.com www.thecryptgallery.com Sunday 3rd 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 Piddinghoe Pond 10.30am. Freeman Iceberg 1 & 2. www.nssc.org.uk Tuesday 5th 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 Wednesday 6th Swindells Small Business Forum: IHT for Business Owners Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road 5pm (refreshments), 5.30pm (talk). ‘Business Property Relief – Will You Qualify?’, with speaker Robin Stevenson. Please feel free to bring a guest. To register, tel: 01323 892549 Email: suec@ swindellsaccounting.co.uk www.swindellsaccounting.co.uk Lewes WASPI Group (Women Against State Pension Injustice) St James’ Trust, 11 Blatchington Road 6.30pm. Monthly meeting. Just come along. Facebook ‘Lewes WASPI Group’. Email Local Co-ordinator Janet Blackman: leweswasp@yahoo.com Plauschgruppe (German Conversation Group) White Lion, Belgrave Road 7pm. Free. No booking required. Tel: Peter 07943 407372

Splash Point Jazz Club The View, Seaford Head Golf Club, Southdown Road 7pm. The Neal Richardson Trio with special guest Julian Marc Stringle (clarinet). Tickets £10 on the door or online. www.wegottickets.com/ splashpointjazz. Cross Way Wednesday Group Cross Way Church, Clinton Place 7.30pm. ‘Physio for Carers’, talk by Joy Ayling. All welcome. Visitors £1. Thursday 7th Family Roots, Eastbourne & District Family History Society Ocklynge School, Victoria Drive, Eastbourne 7pm for 7.30pm. ‘The Terminus Road Story’, talk by Alan Wenham. New members welcome. Members £1, visitors £1.50 incl. refreshments. Tel: Helen Warren 01323 731792 www.eastbournefhs.org.uk Seaford Community Cinema The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7pm. NT Live screening: ‘Hansard’ (15).Tickets £13.50/£12.50/£8, available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street, or online. www.seafordcinema.org Seaford Evening Flower Club St Luke’s Church,Walmer Road 7pm for 7.30pm. Monthly meeting with visits from demonstrators, club workshops, competition nights and talks. Tel: Mary Blair 01273 515468. Seaford Bonfire Society Open Committee Meeting The White Lion Hotel, Claremont Road 7.30pm. A chance to join and meet the committee. Email: seafordbonfire@gmail.com www.seafordbonfiresociety. co.uk Seaford Folk Songs and Tunes Circle The Office Bar, Saxon Lane 8pm. Singers, musicians and audience welcome to perform or listen. Host: Derek Seed.

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Friday 8th Hearing Aid Maintenance, NHS Batteries and Hearing Loss Advice The Downs 60+ Club, Sutton Corner 10am - 12 noon (drop-in). Meet your local, friendly team from the East Sussex Hearing Resource Centre. Please bring your NHS brown book. Tel: 01323 722505 Email: mail@eshrc.org www.eshrc.org A Truly Scrumptious Spoonful of Songs St Leonard’s Church, Church Street 6.30pm (6pm doors). 30 songs from 80 years of iconic music in films, including Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Frozen, The Wizard of Oz and The Lion King. Tickets £6 (adult)/£5 (over 65s)/£3 (under 18s). Tel: Fred 07912 557586 www.seafordparish.org.uk Friday 8th - Saturday 16th On Golden Pond Seaford Little Theatre, 4 Steyne Road 7.45pm (not 9th & 10th), 2.30pm (Sat 9th only). Tickets £9 tiered/£8 level, available in person from Redgold Opticians, 32 Broad Street. Enquiries tel: 01323 492821 www.seafordlittletheatre.co.uk Saturday 9th Christian Aid Coffee Morning St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane 10am - 12 noon. Entry 60p. Born to Swing East Dean and Friston Village Hall,Village Green Lane, East Dean 7.30pm. A celebration of the Great American Songbook, with Tony Jacobs and the Jim Barry Quintet. Tickets £15. Tel: 01323 423137 The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road 8.30pm. Desperate Measures. Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Saturday 9th - Sunday 10th ‘Remains’ – Dave Stephens Crypt Gallery, 23 Church St 10.30am - 4pm. Installation of hundreds of tiny sculptures and featuring the film ‘Moth on

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Mouth’. A reflection on how we perceive war and disaster from our living rooms. www.thecryptgallery.com www.sussexartscollective.com Sunday 10th Seven Sisters Lace Society WI Hall, Claremont Road 10am - 4pm. Make lace with a friendly group meeting bi-monthly on 2nd Sunday of the month. All lace makers welcome, including beginners. Tel: Jenny Gibbs 01323 483659 Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 11am. Remembrance. 11.10am. Freeman Iceberg 3 & 4. www.nssc.org.uk Sunday Tea Dances Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road,N’haven 2pm - 4.30pm. Ballroom, Latin, popular sequence and occasional line dances. £6, including tea and biscuits (first visit £1.50). Tel: Fred Weston on 01323 898813 Tuesday 12th Service of Remembrance Seaford Cemetery, Alfriston Rd 10.45am. Service commemorating the Canadian, Irish and West Indians who lay at rest in Seaford. Probus Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road 12 noon for 12.45pm lunch. Monthly meeting with 2-course meal and speaker. Tel: 01323 899300 or 01323 896024 Seaford Natural History Society St Luke’s Church Centre, Walmer Road 2.15pm. ‘Pevensey and Eastbourne Levels’, talk by Evan Jones. Tel: 01323 893526 www.seafordnaturalhistory. org.uk GuestHouse Storytellers Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven 7.30pm. ‘The Big Blind’, with professional storyteller Dominic Kelly. £9/£7 concessions on the door. www. guesthousestorytellers.com Quiz Night Old Plough, 20 Church Street 8.30pm. In aid of The Youth Counselling Project. £5 on the night. Raffle. www.tycp.org.uk/ fundraising-events-2019

Wednesday 13th Seaford Women’s Institute Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd 2pm. Waiting list for new members. To hire the hall for events, email Sue Parish at sue@eleganzaweddings.com www.esfwi.org.uk/wis/seaford Seaford Museum & Heritage Society Seaford Little Theatre, 4 Steyne Road 2.30pm. ‘Pills and Potions’, illustrated talk by Peter Hill. £2 members/£5 non-members. www.seafordmuseum.co.uk. Seaford Stamp & Postcard Club Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane 7pm for 7.30pm. ‘G, H & I’. All stamp and postcard collectors welcome. Tel: 01323 492433 www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/sspc Thursday 14th 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 Vegan Festival Lewes Cliffe Building, ESCG Lewes, 1 Mountfield Road, Lewes 11.30am - 7pm. Speaker, exhibitors, samples of vegan food, and vegan health and beauty products. Free entry. www.sussexvegan.com/vfl 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 For Your Delight – Concert of Music and Poetry Florence House, Southdown Road 7.30pm. Musical evening with violinist Maeve Jenkinson, international soprano Dame Felicity Lott, pianist Will Hancox and poet Peter Martin. In aid of The Youth Counselling Project. Tickets £20 incl. cheese plate, available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street, or tel: 01323 873700 www.tycp.org.uk/fundraisingevents-2019

Friday 15th Deafblind Support Group Cheneys Lodge, 24 Sutton Ave 10am - 11.30am. A small, friendly group run by East Sussex Hearing Resource Centre. Meet other deafblind people and find out about current issues of interest. Tel: 01323 722505 Email: mail@eshrc.org www.eshrc.org Hearing Aid Maintenance, NHS Batteries and Hearing Loss Advice St James’ Trust, 11 Blatchington Road 10am - 12 noon (drop-in). Meet your local, friendly team from the East Sussex Hearing Resource Centre. Please bring your NHS brown book. Tel: 01323 722505 Email: mail@eshrc.org www.eshrc.org Seaford Community Cinema The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7.30pm. ‘On the Basis of Sex’ (12A).Tickets £6/£5/£3.50, available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street, or online. www.seafordcinema.org Saturday 16th East Dean & Friston WI Christmas Fayre East Dean and Friston Village Hall,Village Green Lane, East Dean 10am - 12.30pm. Assortment of stalls, including jewellery, gifts, books and many more. Tea and cake available. Entry £1. Seaford Bowling Club Autumn Bazaar Seaford Bowling Club, Chichester Road 10am - 12 noon. Homemade cakes, jams and pickles, books and puzzles, tombola and raffle, cards and seasonal gifts. Refreshments available. Free entry. Tel: 01323 892831 Sussex Mineral and Fossil Show Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath 10am - 4.30pm. Displays and exhibits, plus prime mineral and fossil specimens to see and buy. Children’s activities include gold panning, searching for crystals, fossil hunt and ultraviolet minerals room. Plus illustrated talks, food and bar. Entrance £3 adults/£1 children.

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The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road 8.30pm. Hot Dog Rockers. Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Saturday 16th - Sunday 17th The Society of Eastbourne Artists Art Exhibition & Sale of Work Eastbourne Town Hall, Grove Road, Eastbourne 10am - 4pm. Free admission. Refreshments available. Supporting the Mayor’s charities. www.sea-art.co.uk Sunday 17th Friends of Tide Mills meeting Tide Mills 10am - 12 noon. Meet at beach end of old village road. Help us care for this special place. Email: brianjimskinner@gmail.com Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 10.30am. Freeman Iceberg 5 & 6. www.nssc.org.uk The Joyce Campbell Lunch Club St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Road 1pm. Sunday roast and gettogether for senior citizens in Seaford. Transport can be arranged. £6. To book call June 01323 890175. Corelli Ensemble St Pancras Church, Irelands Lane, Lewes 4pm. Programme includes Bach, Vivaldi and Tchaikovsky, with oboist Owen Dennis and violin soloists Maeve Jenkinson and Kate Comberti.Tickets £14 on the door/£12 in advance from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street, or online. Children free. www.corelliensemble.co.uk Monday 18th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford Clubhouse 7pm. NSSC Board Meeting (members only). www.nssc.org.uk Tuesday 19th Plastic Free Seaford The Seven Sisters, Alfriston Rd 7pm. Community meeting. Share ideas and learn how to live without plastic. Email: plasticfreeseaford@gmail.com www.plasticfreeseaford.com

Wednesday 20th U3A Coffee Morning Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane 10am - 12 noon. £2 for coffee and nibbles. Open to members and non-members. No need to book, just come along and meet the members. National Trust Seaford Association (NTSA) Kings Church, 35 Steyne Road 2.30pm. AGM, plus ‘The £20 Million Project to Save Knole for the Nation’, talk by Gilly Halcrow. New members (incl. non-NT members) welcome. www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/nt Cross Way Wednesday Group Cross Way Church, Clinton Place 7.30pm. Practise for Hospice Evening. Visitors £1. Thursday 21st Seaford Afternoon Flower Club Seaford Baptist Church Hall, Belgrave Road 2pm. ‘Wood U Believe It?’, demonstration by Nina Tucknott. Competition ‘Winter Beauty’. Annual fee £29, visitors £5 on the door, including refreshments. Tel: Mary Morris 01323 893899 or Sue Ward 01323 894848. Julian of Norwich Uncovered Crypt Gallery, 23 Church St 7.30pm. Local author Simon Parke on the life, times and writing of the first woman to write a book in English. Tickets £6, available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church, Street, or online. www.thecryptgallery.com Sussex Wildlife Trust Seaford & Eastbourne Area Group Victoria Baptist Church, Eldon Road, Eastbourne 7.30pm. ‘A Year at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve’, illustrated talk by Dr Barry Yates, SWT Rye Harbour Site Manager. £3 SWT members/£4 visitors. Tel: 01424 777291 or 07946 753135. www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk Thur 21st Nov - Sun 15th Dec Drawings by Sir Stanley Spencer & Family Studio+ Gallery, 21 Church Street 11am - 5pm (Thurs-Sun

only). Donations in support of WAVES Seaford. Tel: 07511 817366 www.studioplusgallery.com Friday 22nd Grand Opening Your Construction Shop, 20 Sutton Park Road 12 noon - 6pm. Mince pies and mulled wine, enter free prize draw and receive a goodie bag. With special guest the Mayor of Seaford. Seaford Sessions presents: Kitty Macfarlane and Band Seaford Little Theatre, 4 Steyne Road 7.30pm. Singer-songwriter and guitarist from Somerset. Tickets £12.50, available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street, or online. www.seafordsessions.org Comedy Seaford The View, Seaford Head Golf Club, Southdown Road 7.45pm (doors 7pm). Hosted by Julie Jepson. Tickets £10 on the door or online. www.wegottickets.com Saturday 23rd Lunchtime Concert St Leonard’s Church, Church St 1pm. Buxted Symphony Orchestra. Charity concert for St Cecilia’s Day, in aid of Christian Aid. Free event selfsupported by donations. www.seafordparish.org.uk The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road 8.30pm. Disco. Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Saturday 23rd - Sunday 24th Art Exhibition Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 10.30am - 4pm (Sat), 12.30pm - 4pm (Sun). In aid of WAVES family charity. Tea and homemade cake available. Free entry. Tel: Palo 07539 317203 Sunday 24th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 10.30am. Freeman Iceberg 7 & 8. www.nssc.org.uk

Seaford Music Society: Capriccio Ensemble St Leonard’s Church, Church Street 3pm. Quintets by Mozart and Brahms and a chance to meet and hear music by Seaford’s Kenneth V. Jones, film score composer. Tickets £15/ under-26s free. Available from Newberry Tully Estate Agents, 53 Church Street, or tel: 01323 491601 www.seafordmusicsociety.com Tuesday 26th 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 Natural History Society St Luke’s Church Centre, Walmer Road 2.15pm. ‘Finding Birds of Paradise in Papua New Guinea’, talk by Matt Eade. Tel: 01323 893526 www.seafordnaturalhistory. org.uk Charity Fashion Show M&Co, 43 Broad Street Time TBC. In aid of The Youth Counselling Project. See online for details. www.tycp.org.uk/fundraisingevents-2019 Seaford Sweethearts WI Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd 8pm. Monthly meeting. hello@ seafordsweetheartswi.com Wednesday 27th Bishopstone Tidemills: Where History Meets Archaeology The Keep, Woollards Way, Brighton 2.30pm - 3.30pm. Talk by archaeologist Luke Barber, with a display of original material from The Keep’s archives. Tickets £5, booking essential. www.thekeep.digitickets.co.uk/ tickets Seaford Women’s Circle The Yurt, Florence House (enter through the yurt gate) 7pm. Talk/mini workshop bringing together women from the community to learn and share with each other. All ages welcome. Donations only. www.facebook.com/groups/ seafordwomenscircle

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Weds 27th - Saturday 30th Seaford Christmas Fair Seaford Little Theatre, 4 Steyne Road 10.30am - 4.30pm (Weds Fri), 10.30am - 5.30pm (Sat). Seaford Arts and Crafts Group’s annual Christmas Fair. Paintings, prints, cards, calendars, jewellery and knitted, sewn, embroidered and created items. Café with homemade cakes. Free entry. Cash and cheques only. Thursday 28th Seaford Community Cinema The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7pm. NT Live screening: ‘Present Laughter’ (12A). Tickets £13.50/£12.50/£8, available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street, or online. www.seafordcinema.org Seaford Horticultural Society St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane 7pm. Members’ social evening. AGM and Awards Night. www.seafordhorti.com Thursday 28th - Sat 30th East Dean Players – Bedroom Farce East Dean and Friston Village Hall,Village Green Lane, East Dean 7.30pm. Tickets £10, available from Monday 4th November. Tel: 01323 423149 Email: edpboxoffice@gmail.com Friday 29th Friends of Bishopstone Station Update Meeting Bishopstone Village Hall, The Street, Bishopstone Village 1.30pm (refreshments and plan viewing), 2pm (meeting). Presentation on what’s been achieved and what’s next. Tel: 07375 531987 Email: catherine@sussexcrp.org Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club The View, Seaford Head Golf Club, Southdown Road Time TBA. Prize-giving dinner. www.nssc.org.uk Seaford Community Cinema The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7.30pm. ‘Capernaum’ (15). Tickets £6/£5/£3.50, available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street, or online. www.seafordcinema.org

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Saturday 30th Seaford Choral Society Autumn Concert Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 7.30pm. Rutter Magnificat plus music for Advent. Tickets £10, children free. Available from Newberry Tully Estate Agents, 53 Church Street; on the door; or reserve online. www.seaford-choral-society. com

St Wilfrid’s Hospice Evening Cross Way Church, Clinton Place 7pm. Various stalls, carol singing, handbell ringers, coffee and mince pies. Entry £3, in aid of St Wilfrid’s Hospice. All welcome. Tel: Joy 01323 370642

The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road 8.30pm. Re-Load. Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk

ARTS & CRAFTS

Sat 30th Nov - Sun 1st Dec Seaford Photographic Society Annual Exhibition Martello Room, Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane 11am - 11pm. Exhibition with bar and food available. www.seafordps.org Sat 30th Nov - Sun 22nd Dec Sussex Arts Collective: Merrily! Crypt Gallery, 23 Church St 10am - 4pm (Mon-Sat), 12 noon - 3pm (Sun). High quality work from established and emerging talent, with plenty of opportunity to buy unique gifts and treats. www.sussexartscollective.com www.thecryptgallery.com

Tuesday 3rd December Christmas Characters St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Rd 2.30pm. Seasonal lecture by Kay Blackburn, exploring a selection of familiar Christmas people through the centuries. In aid of Chestnut Tree House. Tickets £7, incl. refreshments and cakes. Wednesday 4th December St Wilfrid’s Hospice – Lights of Love St Leonard’s Church, Church Street 7pm. Service to celebrate and remember those we have lost. Tel: 01323 434241 www.stwhospice.org/ lightsoflove

Weds 6th November

What’s On Weekly? Art Workshop Be Creative, 13 Sutton Park Road Thurs: 10am - 12 noon. With Lesley Harvey. All media used. Refreshments provided. £15. Tel: Terri on 01323 490912

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

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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

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Knit & Natter Seaford Little Theatre, Steyne Road Weds: 10am - 12 noon. Knit, natter and crochet. All made welcome. Tel: Eileen on 01273 510491 or Lyn 01323 893412 Newhaven Art Club Peacehaven Evangelical Church Mon: 2pm. Members meet to paint and draw together with discussions, demonstrations, life drawing and sketching outdoors. Annual subs. £25. Why not come along and see how you get on? www.newhavenartclub.org.uk

Newhaven Knit ’n’ Natter Group Hillcrest Centre Bay Vue Road, Newhaven Mon: 2pm-4pm. Room 4. Friendly support for knitting and needlework enthusiasts. All ages and abilities welcome. No fees or subscription. Bring along your knitting and enjoy refreshments in the café. Free parking and access for the disabled. Further details, tel: 07540 199616 or 01323 890205 Ouse Valley Artists Denton & Mount Pleasant Social Centre Weds: 9am 12.30pm. Friendly group of enthusiastic artists, all abilities welcome. For more info call Diane on 01323 670025 or email diane.yvonne.king@ gmail.com or call Pat on 01273 516183. Seaford Art Club Downs Leisure Centre 1st Mon of every month: new pictures on display at the View at Seaford Head – open from 7am every morning. Fri: 2-4pm. A friendly, active group of enthusiastic, competent artists. Demonstrations, practical sessions, gallery visits and other trips. Tel Anne: 01323 491008 www.seafordartclub.weebly.com

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Seaford Machine Knitting Club Baptist Church, Belgrave Rd 2nd Fri of month: 2 - 4pm. Tel: Helen Doran on 01323 872218 or email: hdoran@ talktalk.net Seaford Photographic Society The Martello Room, Seaford Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane Fri: 7.45pm (doors 7pm). September to May. www.seafordps.org

CLUBS & ORGANISATIONS

Age Concern Seaford 6 Church Street Mon - Fri: 10am - 2pm. Office. Mon - Sat: 10am - 2pm. Shop. We offer the following services for older people: information and support, medical transport, visiting and befriending, contact time. Volunteers required. Tel: 01323 899434 www. ageconcernseaford.btck.co.uk Bank/HSBC Retirees Group Lansdowne Hotel, Eastbourne Last Thurs of month: 10.30am - 12 noon. Calling all retired members. Coffee, tea and biscuits with friendly people.Tel Mrs Doreen Woodward-Davies 01323 898907. Canasta Afternoon Seaford & Blatchington Lawn Tennis Club, 47 Belgrave Road 1st & 3rd Weds of month: 2pm. £2.50 per session incl. tea/coffee and biscuits. For info, tel: June 01323 896456. Civil Service Pensioners Alliance The View, Seaford Head Golf Club, Southdown Rd 1st Tues of month: 10am. Friendly chat inc. group business and info on pensions/ benefits/ socials & days out. Refreshments. Cuckmere Valley Transition Group George Inn, Alfriston 1st Thurs of month: 7pm Energy Group meeting. Tel: 01323 870409 email: cuckmeretransition@gmail.com www. cuckmerevalleytransition. org.uk Diabetes Support Group The Archway, 1 Blatchington Rd 1st Sat of month: 2pm3pm. Informal meeting to share experiences. Contact 01273 519149 or email healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk.

Dog Training The Scout Hut, The Salts Recreation Ground Mon & Tues evenings: Seaford & District Dog Training Club. Dog training classes in accordance with the Kennel Club Good Citizens Scheme. Class levels are puppy, bronze, silver and graduate. Tel: 07516 934927 www.seaforddogclub.co.uk

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

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.

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

East Dean & Friston Gardening Club East Dean Village Hall, Gilberts Drive 2nd Fri of month: 2.15pm 4pm. Variety of guest speakers. Membership £7 per year, visitors welcome. Tel: Fran 01323 423529 East Sussex Family & Carers’ Team Various locations incl. Newhaven & Eastbourne Cranstoun’s East Sussex FACT supports people who are being affected by someone else’s substance misuse and mental health issues (dual diagnosis). Emotional and practical help, support groups, activities and social events. Tel: 07920 786352 or 07795 953951 Email: esfact@cranstoun.org.uk Free Cooking Skills (SCDA) Denton Island Community Centre, Newhaven Tues (monthly): 10.30am 1pm. Learn basic cooking skills by making delicious meals in our Community Kitchen. Tel: 01273 519149 www.sussexcommunity.org.uk

The Havens Day Clubs for Over 65s Kempton House, Peacehaven: Tues: 10am-3pm, or half day. Newhaven Age Concern Club: Weds: 10am3pm, or half days. Care, support, friendship and respite care. Run by Age UK East Sussex. Tel Nicola on 07850 987131, Lewes office 01273 476704 www.ageukeastsussex.org.uk Heartsease Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 1st Fri of month (except August): 2.30pm. Monthly group welcoming anyone who finds themselves alone and would enjoy some social interaction. Speakers, activities, companionship and tea. Tel: John and Jill Hughes 01323 898678 HIVE Youth Club Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Fri: 7.15 - 8.45pm. (School year 7 – sixth form). Games, activities, workshops, pool, table football, table tennis, Xbox, instruments, social events, trips out, advice, encouragement & guidance. Annual membership £5 (excl. social events and trips). Term time only. Tel: 01323 896009 www. seafordbaptistchurch.org.uk Joyce Campbell Sunday Lunch Club St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Road 3rd Sunday of the month (unless otherwise stated): 1pm. A get together for lunch for senior citizens in Seaford. £6. No August lunch club, resumes 15th September. To book call June on 01323 890175.

Kids Aloud Kingswell, 115-117 Vale Road (Community Church Hall) Fri: 3.45pm - 5.30pm. Free after-school activities for children aged 4-12. All welcome for games, art and stories. Tel: Tina 01323 492833. www.kings-well.org.uk/kids_ aloud.htm Know Dementia Memory Moments Café Meridian Centre, Meridian Way, P’haven Fri: 9.30am - 12.30pm. Informal café for people with dementia and their family supporter/carer. Includes tea, coffee and cake, and a little fun and laughter with games, talk, music, dance etc. Tel: 01273 494300 Email: info@ knowdementia.co.uk Lipreading Classes St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Tues:10am - 11.45am. Newcomers welcome, first session free. Great confidence builder. Six week terms. Fee includes membership of Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club. Tel: Wendy 01323 490833 L: IVE Youth Club Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Fri: 6 - 7pm. (School year 3 - 6). Games and activities inc. pool, table football, table tennis, games consoles, craft zones, and a tuck shop. Admission £1 inc 50p worth of tuck. First week free. Term time only. Tel: 01323 896009 www. seafordbaptistchurch.org.uk Martello Rotary Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road Mon: 7.15pm for 7.45pm. Tel: 07984 581784 or email: contactseafordmartellorotary@ gmail.com. Mercread Youth Centre Mercread Road, Seaford Mon: 6pm - 7pm. Seaford Youth Forum. Tues: 3.30pm - 5.30pm. Juniors Youth Club (Year 8 & 9), £1. Weds: 3.30 - 6pm. After School Club (Year 6 & 7), £1. Thurs: 3.30pm - 5.30pm. Mercread Youth Centre Mercread Road, Seaford T.O.A.S.T. Girls Only Group, £1. 6.30pm - 8.30pm. Seniors Youth Club (Year 9+), £1. For more details contact Roger Daw on 01323 892531 continued...

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National Trust Seaford Association (NTSA) The Kings Church, Steyne Road 3rd Weds of month: 2.30pm. Illustrated talks on subjects from Oct to March. Outings from spring to autumn plus other social and fundraising events. New members welcome. Visitors £2.50. www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/nt Newhaven & Seaford Sea Cadets The Old Church, Chapel Street, Newhaven Mon & Fri: 7pm - 9pm (seniors) Fri: 7pm - 9pm (juniors) Newhaven, Peacehaven & Seaford Lions Club White Lion Hotel, Claremont Rd 4th Thurs of month: 8pm meeting. www.npslions.co.uk Newhaven Youth Club Lewes Road Hut, Robinson Road, Newhaven Weds: 6.30-8.30pm. For young people aged 11+. Info 01273 517250 or youth@ sussexcommunity.org.uk Probus Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Rd 2nd Tues of month: 12 noon for 12.45pm lunch. Monthly meeting with 2-course meal and speaker. Tel: 01323 899300 or 01323 896024. Royal Antidiluvian Order of Buffaloes RAF Club, Wish Road, Eastbourne Sun: 4pm. 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

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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 Museum & Heritage Society Martello Tower Wednesday: 2pm-4pm Saturday, Sunday & bank hols: 11am-4pm. Groups by appointment. Archives open every 1st Sun of each month. Tel: 01323 898222 www.seafordmuseum.co.uk Seaford Quakers Seaford Little Theatre, Steyne Rd Sun: 10.30 - 11.30am. Meeting for worship followed by refreshments. All welcome. Tel Margaret Brandram on 01323 381282 Seaford Rotary Seaford Golf Club, Firle Rd Weds: 12.45 for 1pm. Weekly meeting. Seaford Social Club for Blind & Partially Sighted People St Peter’s Hall, Belgrave Road 1st Thurs of month: 2-4pm. Entertainment and tea. Tel: ESAB 01323 832252 Seafordspirit: Seaford Independent Spiritualist Church 3 Warwick Road Tues: 7.30pm - 8.30pm Healing. Thurs: 7.30pm Divine Service. Friday: 10.30pm 12 noon Healing. Alternate

Saturdays: Clairvoyant Evenings 7.30pm. Demos/ workshops see website. All welcome. Tel 01323 737407 Email: enquiries@seafordspirit. co.uk www.seafordspirit.co.uk Seaford Stamp & Postcard Club Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane 2nd Weds of month: 7.15pm. Monthly speaker. All stamp and postcard collectors welcome. Tel: 01323 492433 www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/sspc Seaford Stroke & Caring Club St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Mon: 2 - 4pm. Slides, music, quizzes, bingo, tea and homemade cakes. Some transport available. Tel: Joyce Woodgate: 01323 894547 Seaford Tea Club Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Mon: 2pm - 3.45pm. Social club for all. The aim is to combat loneliness and isolation. Tea, cakes, games, raffle and companionship. Good access. All welcome. Enquiries to: seafordteaclub@ outlook.com Seahaven (Afternoon) Trefoil Guild Afternoon Meeting St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane, off Church St. 1st Tues of month: 2.30 4.30pm. Tel: 01323 897959 Seahaven (Evening) Trefoil Guild Evening Meeting Downs Leisure Centre Over 60s Club 3rd Thurs of month: 7.30pm. Tel: 01323 893250 Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd 1st Friday of month: 2.15 - 4pm. Guest speakers and other activities, tea and biscuits, raffle. Local transport may be available at a small cost. Contact Pauline 01323 895216 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 Sussex Army Cadet Force No. 2 Platoon (Seaford) Mercread Youth Centre, Mercread Road Mon & Weds: 7.30 - 9.30pm. For ages 12 (school year 8) to 18 yrs. For further information email kevin.falconer@serfca.org or tel: 01273 552222 Sussex Wildlife Trust Various locations in and around Seaford 1st Thurs of month:10am 3pm, Sept to May. For details tel: 07824 151935. Email: sarahquantrill@sussexwt.org.uk www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk Sussex Wildlife Trust Youth Rangers Various locations in and around Seaford Tues:Term time only. Volunteer group for 16-25 year olds. Carry out practical conservation tasks and learn about wildlife whilst gaining valuable work experience. Email: nikkihills@sussexwt. org.uk www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk The Union Club, Seaford 1 Stafford Road A non-political social club for residents. Lounge bar, dart board, snooker table, TV screens, and events. Applications for membership all welcome. Tel 01323 890015 email: membership@ theunionclub.plus.com Wellbeing Group for Young People Denton Island Community Centre, Newhaven, BN9 9BA Tues: 4.30pm - 5.30pm starting 27th August. A 6-week group workshop focussing on self esteem, confidence, resilience, goal setting, and mental health. For young people between 12-16 years. Tel: 01273 517250. Email: youth@ sussexcommunity.org.uk Who Let the Dads Out? Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 2nd Sat of month: 9.30am 11.30am. For children 0 to 11 yrs with their dads, granddads and male carers. Tel: 01323 896009

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Clinton Centre Café Cross Way Church, Clinton Pl. Tues: 10am - 11.30am. Coffee/ tea and biscuit or toast and butter, £1. Tel: 01323 873262 Coffee Morning & Bring & Buy St Luke’s Church Hall, Walmer Rd Weds: 10am - 12 noon Coffee Pot Chyngton Methodist Church Hall Thurs: 10 - 11.30am. Assorted items on sale. Disabled access. Friendly atmosphere. Tel: 01323 891534 East Dean Farmers’ Market East Dean Village Hall,Village Green Lane off Gilberts Drive Weds: 10am - 12.30pm. 01323 423481 Family Learning and Youth Activities 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 Cross Way Church (formerly known as the Clinton Centre) Clinton Place Fri: 10.30am - 2.30pm. Local community market. Affordable cafe open from 11am. Run by Sussex Markets. Info and stalls call Wendy on 07883 611677. sussexmarkets@live.co.uk Facebook: SussexMarkets Love Heart Community Café Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Thurs: 10.30am - 12.30pm. Supporting people with learning difficulties through work experience. All welcome. Fundraisers: raise funds and enhance your profile for free, any Thursday with booked slot. Tel: 01273 812976 Mitchell House Monday Tea Club 43 Lexden Drive Mon: 3 - 4.30pm. Tea, chat and a game or two. 50p and extra charge to play games (for prize funding). Tel: 01323 891804 Monday Coffee Mornings Seaford Little Theatre 4 Steyne Road Mon: 10am - 11.30am. All welcome to come and enjoy a coffee/tea with biscuits.

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

Seaford Street Markets Sutton Road 2nd & 4th Friday of the month: 9am - 1pm. www. seafordtowncouncil.gov.uk/ Street-Markets.aspx Seaford Tree Wardens Various locations 1st Saturday & 3rd Tuesday: Mornings: two-hour sessions caring for Seaford’s newly planted trees. Tools provided. For details visit the Facebook page or seafordtreewardens. wordpress.com Seahaven Storehouse Seaford Community Church, 115-117 Vale Road Thurs: 10am - 1pm. Providing basic food items to those in need. Tel/text: 07921 844930 Email: seahavenstorehouse@ gmail.com www.kings-well.org. uk/storehouse.php Tutoring Tutor’s home in Seaford Tutoring services for primary/ secondary ages – help with building confidence, English, Maths, skills for learning, English/History to GCSE, 11+/ SATS preparation. Contact Liz Hunter (DBS checked) on 07918 127763 or 01323 893933. Email: lizthetutor@ btinternet.com

Ladies’ clubs

Bizzybirds The View, Seaford Head Golf Club, Southdown Road Monthly meetings An opportunity for business women to meet over coffee to share hints, tips and advice with occasional guest speakers and training sessions. For upcoming dates and more info visit www.bizzybirds.co.uk Blatchington Hill Townswomen’s Guild The Chapel Room, St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Road, Seaford 2nd Tues of month: 7.30pm. Members only. Membership enquiries: the.kavanaghs@ btinternet.com Inner Wheel Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road 2nd Tues of month: 7.30pm. Members only. Seaford Ladies Probus Club Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road 4th Tues of month: 12 noon for 12.30pm. Monthly lunch club for retired or semi-retired

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

music & drama 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 continued...

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Chyngton Youth Academy of Arts and Drama St James’ Trust, Blatchington Road Thurs: 4pm. Ages 5-12 Fri: 5.30pm. Ages 12-18. For drama classes contact Ellen on 07791 081935 Concentus Choir JPK Centre, 39-41 Church Street, Eastbourne Mon: 7.30pm - 9.45pm. No need to read music to join this friendly choir, which regularly sings in Seaford. Tel: Claire 07920 430162 or Sue 07789 343514. www. concentus-sings.com 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

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Seaford Drum Group The Archway, 1 Blatchington Rd Tues: 7pm - 9pm. Group drumming. No experience necessary, everyone welcome. Tel: Jamie 07863 159742

Seaford Youth Drama Group Kings Church, Steyne Rd Mon: groups from 5pm. Very reasonable prices. New members welcome. Contact Chris on 01323 892023

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.

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

Seaford Handbell Ringers St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Weds: 10am - 12.30pm. For more information, tel: Margaret Hopkins 01323 325305. 1pm 3pm, tel: Jo Tigg 01323 893878. New members very welcome. Seaford Little Theatre Steyne Road Mon: 10am - 11.30am. Coffee morning for members and new members. Tel: Mary 01323 351882. Last Mon of month: £1 Tea and toast Charity Breakfast. Tel: Debbie 07596 709044. Weds: 7.30 - 10pm (except during productions). Workshop and Social Evening. Set building, prop, wardrobe and chat over a coffee.Tel: Ray 07984 280067 Seaford Musical Theatre The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane Tues & Thurs: 7.30pm. Rehearsals - new members welcome. Tel: 01323 492240 Seaford Musical Theatre Juniors The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane Weds: 6 - 8pm. Performance based learning for young people. Tel: 07468 916302 or email: Donna7of9@gmail.com Seaford Silver Band Seaford Head School, Steyne Road Weds: 8 - 10pm. Rehearsals. New members welcome. Tel: 01323 892424 or 07740 646386 visit www. seafordsilverband.co.uk Seaford Sings Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Thurs: 7.30 - 9pm. Community choir singing to raise funds for Cancer Research UK. No experience necessary, no booking required. Suggested £5 donation per session. Tel: Martin Neill 07925 548217 Email: Martinneill139@gmail. com

Sound Baths The Yurt, Florence House, Southdown Road 1st and 3rd Tues of the month: Bathe in these lovely soothing sounds. Tel 07515 961327 South Downs Society of Recorder Players St James’ Trust, Blatchington Road 4th Sat of the month: 2 - 5pm. Contact the secretary, email: sdowns@srp.org.uk U3A Orchestra Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Fri: 10am - 12 noon (SeptMay). All instruments and abilities welcome. Friendly people playing a variety of fun music. Tel: Pat 07949 557117 U3A Recorder Group St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Weds: 2 - 4pm. Tel: Val Underhill on 01323 895230 Email: val.underhill@googlemail. com Vocal Repertoire St James’ Trust, Blatchington Road Fri: 5pm for 8 - 12 year olds, 7pm for 13 to 20 year olds. Join our wonderful, talented and friendly bunch for group and solo singing sessions For more details visit: facebook.com/vocalrepertoire

Baby & Pre-School

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

holiday workshops contact Ann on 07834 629133 or via Facebook. Baby and Toddler Experience Seaford, Lewes and Newhaven Classes for babies & toddlers to develop, learn, and have fun. Tel: 07834 231971 www.the babyandtoddlerexperience. co.uk Big Park Buggy Walk Gateway Café, Big Park, Piddinghoe Ave, 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 Scallywags Play Group Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Fridays (term-time): 9.30 11am. Toys, songs, refreshments, for adults with pre-school children.£1 per adult. Tel: 01323 896009 (mornings) Email: office@seafordbaptistchurch. org.uk Who Let the Dads Out? Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 2nd Sat of month: 9.30am 11.30am. Parents and toddlers group for fathers, grandfathers or male carers and their preschool children.Tel: 01323 896009

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Alfriston Badminton Club Pleasant Rise, Alfriston Weds: 8 - 10pm. Small friendly group looking to expand its membership. All standards welcome. Tel: 01323 645210 Ballet, Tap and Modern Bond School of Dance, St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Rd Weds, Fri & Sat: from 3 years. Free trial class. Tel: 01323 492795 or 07703 485348 www.nikki-b-danceschool.co.uk Ballet,Tap, Modern & Jazz Seahaven Dance, Seaford and Newhaven Mon - Sat Contact Mechele on 07738 831616, email: info@seahavendance.co.uk www.seahavendance.co.uk

Ballroom Dance Classes with Studio Tempo Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane. Thurs: 5.45pm. Beginners Sequence. 7.30pm. Beginners Ballroom. 8.30pm. Followon class. Classes also held in Newhaven. Tel: 01273 476565 Barefoot Boogaloo Hillcrest Centre, Newhaven 4th Tues of the month: 7.30 - 9.30pm. £7/£5 concs. Visit Facebook page for info. Basketball with Seahaven Force Seahaven Academy, Southdown Road, Newhaven Thurs: 7pm - 9.30pm. Adults open scrimmage (mixed). Sat: 10am - 12 noon. Open squad session 11-17 years. Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road, Seaford Sun: 11am - 1pm. Mini Ballers 6-11 years.Tel: 07900 817868 www.seahavenforce.com Body Vibes Windover Fitness, nr Alfriston Tues: 10am. Thurs: 6.30pm and 7.30pm. Tel: 01323 871554/07930 738034 Body Works Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Fri: 2pm: All age circuits, 2.45 - 4pm: Older adult stretch & tone. £5 pp. Tel: 01323 871554/07930 738034 Boxercise® Wave Leisure, Shakespeare Hall, Newhaven Mon: 7pm. Circuits and Bootcamp. Tues: 7.30pm. Cardio Padwork and Aerobox. Classes suitable for beginners. Tel: 01273 510784 or book at: www.waveleisure.co.uk Boxercise® Constitutional Club, Seaford Sun: 10am. Mercread Youth Club, Seaford Weds: 10am Thurs: 7.30pm Thurs: 6.30pm. Indoor Boot Camp. Tel: 07904 818746 Facebook: Fitness & Personal Training Breakfast Bootcamp The Salts Recreation Ground, Seaford Thurs: 6.30 - 7.15am. An all over body workout this class is aimed at getting you stronger, leaner and will help you burn more calories! Tel: 07989 714542 Email: steve@ whittfittraining.co.uk www.whittfittraining.co.uk Facebook: Whittfit Training, Brighton – Steve Whittemore

Couch to 5K (SCDA) Denton Island Community Centre, Denton Island, Newhaven A gentle 9-week couch to 5k programme to help you start running, finishing with local parkrun. Tel: 01273 519149 or healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.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

Crouch Bowling Club Crouch Gardens, East Street April-Sept: Outdoor bowling club. All age groups welcome. Free coaching by qualified coaches. Oct-April: We have an indoor season of short mat and skittles, plus an active social calendar throughout the year. Tel: 01323 654788 www. crouchbowlingclubseaford.co.uk

GOSH in the Havens – Walks Various Every Weds morning: Green and open spaces for health walking groups. All walks 90 minutes. Fresh air, friendly people, gentle exercise, nature and a cuppa. Contact our Health Champion Volunteer Leader Dawn Paul on 07966 842232 or email dawn. paul99@btopenworld.com.

Cycle Seahaven Various locations Organised rides for MTB and road riders of all levels of fitness and experience. £7 per year. All rides are listed on www.cycleseahaven.org.uk Denton Indoor Bowls Club Denton Island, Newhaven Mon - Sun: 9am - 7pm. New members welcome. Tel 01273 514664 Extend Activities to music, suitable for older people. Have fun while you improve your balance and mobility, with seated options. For classes and times in the area tel Sandria: 01273 514152 Flexercise Seaford Head Lower School Dance Studio, Steyne Road Tues: 6.15pm - 7.15pm. Part exercise, part dance, all fun. Tel: Margaret 07592 026814 www.fl-exercise.com Football Mercread Youth Centre, Mercread Road Tues: Lunchtime. Indoor kickabout for Seaford Head Year 7 & 8 students only. Steyne Site sports hall. 5pm - 6pm. Free kickabout for Year 7+, Downs Leisure Centre. Fri: 9 - 10pm. Football Street League session with Brighton & Hove Albion in the Community. Downs Leisure Centre, £1. Tel: 01323 892531 Forces Fit The Salts Recreation Ground Mon & Weds: 7pm Sun: 10am Free tasters available. Book online at www.forcesfit.co.uk

Health Walks Martello Tower/The Salts Café 10am - 11am. Health walks, Tuesdays First, third and fifth Tuesday of the month from Salts Café and second and fourth from Martello Tower. All ages and abilities welcome. Free. Tel: Lorna Neville on 01424 444675 or 07740 899559, email lorna.neville@ tcv.org.uk Holistic Core Restore St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Road Unique six-week pelvic floor and core restore exercise programme for every woman at every life stage. For info and booking, tel: Denise 07725 358811. Email: denise@ bodywisemusclecare.co.uk www.eastbourne holisticcorerestore.com Kettlercise and CoreAbility Wave Leisure, Shakespeare Hall, Newhaven Mon: 6pm. Kettlercise. All over body toning and fat burning. Tues: 6.30pm. Core-focused kettlebell and bodyweight workout. All classes suitable for beginners. Tel: 01273 510784 or book online: www. waveleisure.co.uk Line Dancing Daytime classes for mixed abilities. Tel Val on 01323 325993 Line Dancing Mercread Youth Centre, Mercread Road Tues: 5.30 - 6.30pm Beginners, 6.30 - 7.30pm Improvers, 7.30 - 9pm Intermediates Fri: 5.30 - 6.30pm Beginners,

6.30 - 7.30pm Improvers, 7.30 - 9pm Intermediates. Tel: Gina on 01273 470456 or 07443 425621 Line Dancing with Southern Stomp Church Hall, Bramber Avenue, Peacehaven Mon: 10am - 12 noon. Morning Medley. A mix of dances for everyone. 12.30pm - 2pm. Good Beginner. Weds: 10am - 12.30pm. Improver/Easy Intermediate. Telscombe Hall, Tyedean Road, Telscombe Cliffs Tues: 7.15pm - 8.45pm. Improver. St Nicholas Church Hall, Saltdean Vale, Saltdean Thurs: 7.30pm - 9.30pm. Good Intermediate. Tel: 01273 587714 Email: southernstomp@ hotmail.co.uk www.southernstomp.com Line Dancing with Studio In Line Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane Mon 7.30pm - 10pm. All levels Downs Leisure Centre Thurs 9.30 - 10.30am. Absolute beginners, 10.30am - 12 noon. All levels. Tel: 07931 930770 Meditation & Relaxation St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Sat: 10 - 11am. The Archway, Blatchington Rd Tues: 11am -12 noon. Fri: 6 - 7pm. Tel: 01323 365802 or 07557 539507. Email: pia1807@hotmail.co.uk Meditation Group Seaford Osteopathic Clinic, Paignton House, Warwick Rd Tues: 7.30pm-8.30pm. £6. Please contact Jacqueline for details. Tel: 07963 014560 Meditation Groups Seaford Tues: 10am-12 noon & 7pm9pm. Meetings held in Ann’s home. 1 to 1 sessions, massage and life coaching also available. For further details, tel: Ann 07989 294445. Mums’ Fitness Mercread Centre, Mercread Road Mon: 9.30am. Burn & Tone Weds: 9.30am. Burn & Tone Fri: 9.30am. Total Toning Seaford: Tues: 9.30am. Tots and Tums Thurs: 9.30am. Tots & Tums Children welcome. £25 for 5. New members first 3 classes £10. www.facebook. com/MumsFitnessUK Tel Alex 07540 551054 continued...

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Newhaven Bowling Club Fort Road, Newhaven Sat: 10am - 11.30am. Junior Bowls Club. 11.45am - lunch. #Letsplaybowls adult try-it-out sessions. Qualified coach and members to help all learn and improve. Tel: 07401663519 www.newhavenbowling club.weebly.com Nordic Walking Various locations Sat: Morning walks in Sussex. Afternoon taster/introductory sessions on the seafront. Weds: 7pm. Evening taster/ introductory sessions at Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Rd. Tel: Kathryn 01323 891492, email: kathrynmcdonald2@ googlemail.com Obstacle Course Training The Salts Recreation Ground 8.45am - 9.30am. Running, jumping, crawling, pulling, pushing, carrying and other movements to help you get stronger and fitter for your first obstacle course race. Tel: 07989 714542 Email: steve@whittfittraining.co.uk www.whittfittraining.co.uk Facebook: Whittfit Training, Brighton – Steve Whittemore Outdoor Yoga Yin in the Havens 10.30am. Feel grounded and relaxed in a natural setting whilst working on your wellbeing. Free sessions. Donations welcome. Contact jacqui.johnston@hotmail.co.uk or 07816 154644 to book. Outdoor Walks & Activities Seaford, Newhaven, Peacehaven, Eastbourne Free, informal, friendly group walks and gardening outdoor activities. Tel: 01273 519149, email: healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk www.sussexcommunity.org.uk 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

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305827 email: karen.funandfit@ gmail.com Pilates – to raise money for the Youth Counselling Project Seaford Osteopathic Clinic Fri: 6-7pm. Run by Yoga Teacher Karen Hall. Contact 07944 785520. karenmoves@ gmail.com Pilates Mat & Barre Dance Studio. Seaford Head School, Steyne Road Thurs: 6.15pm - 7.15pm. With Karen Hall. Tel: 07944 785520 Email: karenmoves@gmail.com Pilates – Movement for Life Pilates Studio, Seaford Osteopathic Clinic,Warwick Rd Mon-Sat: daily and evening classes. Back care, Gentle and Dynamic Pilates, Reformer and Wunda Chair, Pelvic Floor Restore, Men’s Group, Yoga, Meditation, Seniors Chairbased Exercise – something for every and any body! Tel: 07944 785520 Email: karenmoves@gmail.com Premier United Girls The Salts Recreation Ground Sat: 11.30am. Fun, free football training for girls in years 3, 4 and 5, and years 6, 7 and 8. Rural Rambles Seaford Third Thurs of the month: Free guided walks starting and finishing in Seaford. 2-3 hours. Walks also running in Newhaven and Peacehaven. Full schedule online: www. waveleisure.co.uk Scottish Country Dancing Alfriston War Memorial Hall, 4 The Tye, Alfriston Tues: 3.30pm - 5pm. Fun and laughter guaranteed. All ages and abilities welcome. No previous experience needed. Bring water and comfortable shoes. £3 per person. Email: sue_fulham@hotmail.com Seaford & Blatchington Tennis Club Belgrave Road, Seaford The club is open 7 days a week, providing a wide variety of tennis activities. Contact membership secretary Dee Kellaway on 01323 891372. Seaford & District Folk Dance Group Sutton Hall, Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road Mon: 7.45pm. New members welcome, first visit free. Tel: Judy 01323 890759 or Pam 01273 982218

Seaford Bowling Club Chichester Road, BN25 2DT October until April: Winter Season. Outdoor bowls now finished until April. Short mat bowls in the clubhouse. Weekly whist session. Many themed events. Please enquire about our friendly club. New members welcome. Tel: 01323 892831. Email: honsec@ seafordbowlingclub.org www.seafordbowlingclub.org Seaford Cricket Club Salts Recreation Ground, Park Rd All Stars 8-week cricket programme for boys and girls, 5-8 years. Junior outdoor training. Fri: 6pm-7pm. Under 10s to under 13s. 7pm-8pm. Under 14s to under 16s. Email: seanwootten@rocketmail.com Senior outdoor training Tues & Thurs: 6.30pm-8pm. Senior home matches in the Sussex League. Also Sunday and mid-week friendlies. Email: smithjps@hotmail.com. New players and beginners welcome. Seaford Kurlers Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road, Seaford Tues: 2 - 4pm. All welcome. First visit free. Contact June Wood on 01323 895376 or sally1989@tiscali.co.uk Seaford Netball Club Seaford Head Sports Hall Mon: 5pm-5.30pm: Starlets, age 7-9 (£2.50). 5.30pm-6.30pm: Shadows, age 10-12 (£3). 6.30pm-7.30pm: Shadows, age 13-15, (£3).7.30pm-9pm: Seniors (£5). New members welcome. Tel: Clare Flack: 07724 956649 Seaford Rambling Club Various locations A varied programme of walks for active people. For details tel 01323 894370 or www. seaford-rambling-club.org.uk Seaford Rugby Football Club Salts Recreation Ground, Marine Parade Tues & Thurs: 7 - 9pm. Recruiting new players for two teams in the Sussex leagues. Come along or contact Paul Burns on 07732 202208 Seaford Rugby Football Club Junior Training Salts Recreation, Marine Parade Sun: 10.30am -12 noon. Ages ranging from 6 to 16, a friendly

but ambitious squad. Come along or tel 07818 438378 Seaford Striders Running Club From Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road Mon & Weds (main night): 7pm. All ages and abilities welcome. www.seafordstriders.org.uk Seaford Traditional Folk Dance Group St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Road Wed: 10.15am-12.15pm. Our repertoire spans over 400 years of pleasurable dancing, with a focus on the 17th century. We welcome anyone interested in joining/visiting us. £4 pw. Tel: 01323 897315 SUP & Fitness Seven Sisters car park, BN25 4AD Sat: 10am. Fitness (on land), £5.11am. SUP Training, £5. 12 noon. SUP social, free. Join for 1, 2 or all 3 sessions. Tel: Sasha 07568 107963 Tai Chi Alfriston Pilates, Lower Grd Floor Studio, 1-3 Dane Rd Thurs: 12 noon - 1pm. £8 per class. Soft, slow and gentle movement suitable for all. Tel: 07971 296698 Email: audramarshall@icloud.com Walking Netball Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road, Seaford Mon: 1.45pm - 3pm. Netball but at a walking pace. Anyone can play regardless of age, ability or fitness levels. Join us for a wiggle and a giggle. Trainers recommended. Call Fran for more info on 07593 019649. Facebook: Seaford Walking Netball. Check out an introduction video on Youtube at: https://youtu.be/ qzQfnv7sFPg. Walk Your Way to Health (SCDA) Various locations on the South Downs Tues: 1pm (no dogs), 2pm (dog walkers). We invite you to join our weekly (up to) one hour friendly walks. Walk simply for the pleasure, company and fresh air, or use this as as stepping stone to build up your strength and fitness. Tel: 01273 519149 or healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk

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Walking Rugby Seaford RFC, The Salts Recreation Ground, Richmond Road Sun: 10am. Fun team game accessible to people of all genders, ages and abilities. Spectators welcome. Tel: Andrew Cambridge 07724 240279 Email: seafordwalkingrugby@outlook. com www.seafordrfc.club Wave Leisure Health Walks From Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road Thurs: 10am. Tel: 01323 490011 Wutan Kung Fu & Tai Chi Chyngton Primary School, Millberg Road, Seaford Tues: 6-7pm - Family Kung Fu, adults £6, children £4. 7-8pm - Tai Chi, £7 per class or £10 both classes. Tel: 07971 296698 Email: audramarshall@ icloud.com Yoga Newhaven Tues: 10am. 60+ yoga 7pm. Pranayama and meditation. Weds: 10am. Pregnancy yoga 2pm. Gentle yoga for those living with cancer, ME and heart ailments. 7pm. Classical therapeutic yoga. Thurs: 10am. Mixed abilities. New yoga studio with all equipment provided. 5-week courses for small groups with highly qualified teacher. Tel: 01273 512306 Yoga – Chair Based Yoga Seaford Osteopathic Clinic, Paignton House, Warwick Rd Tues: 1.30pm - 2.30pm. Block of 6 classes £48. Drop in £10, space permitting. Max class size 7. For those who find floor work less suitable. Gentle class for posture, increased flexibility and relaxation. Tel: Christine 07764 188615. Email: savvachristine@gmail.com Yoga Classes for the Less Able St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Rd Thurs: 11am - 12 noon. Seaford Group of Eastbourne & South Wealden Multiple Sclerosis Society. Exercises on floor and chair with trained yoga teacher. £5 a lesson.Tel. 01323 500932 Yoga – Himalayan Hatha Yoga Dance Studio, Seaford Head School, Steyne Road Mon: 7pm - 8.30pm. With Karen Hall. Dynamic yoga to invigorate and restore. Tel: 07944 785520 Email: karenmoves@gmail.com

Yoga – In Balance Hatha Yoga WI Hall, Claremont Road Tues: 10am - 11.15am and 6pm - 7.15pm. Weds: 7pm8.15pm. Fri: 9-10.15am. Small group Hatha Yoga sessions for all abilities.1-2-1 yoga sessions can be arranged. Relaxing body and therapeutic sports massages also available. Tel: Sophie 07444 549859, email: inbalancesussex@gmail. com www.in-balance.org.uk Yoga Meditation Pilates Studio, Seaford Osteopathic Clinic, Warwick Road Fri: 6pm - 7pm. Unwind and look after your body and mind. Donation. Tel: 07944 785520 Email: karenmoves@gmail.com Yoga – Purrfect Yoga St James’ Clubhouse Blatchington Rd, Seaford Mon: 9.30am mixed ability yoga, 11am parent and baby yoga Tues: 6.30pm pregnancy yoga, 7.30pm mixed ability yoga The Yurt at Florence House, Southdown Road Weds: 12.50pm baby massage. 1.50pm mixed ability yoga. Thurs: 8.15am mixed ability yoga, Cradle Hill School, Lexden Rd Weds: 3.15pm children’s yoga, 4.15pm family yoga. St Thomas More Church Hall, Sutton Road Thurs: 6.20pm mixed ability yoga.Tel: Catherine 07901 683577. www.facebook. com/purrfectyoga or email c.s.cornish@hotmail.com Yoga – Samtosha Yoga Samtosha Studio, 80 Court Farm Road, Newhaven Weds: 7.30pm, Progressing in Yoga (school-term only) Thurs: 10am - 11.30am. Yoga for mixed abilities. Small group class with British Wheel of Yoga Senior Teacher Trainer Janet Bond. All equipment provided. Monthly sound bath therapy sessions on Weds at 7.30pm & Sun at 2.30pm (max 10 people), £12 per person or £30 for 3 dates. Book in advance. Tel: 01273 512306 Email: samtosha4u@btinternet. com www.samtosha4u.com Yoga – Satyam Yoga Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd Thurs: 10am -11.30am. All levels of ability, beginners welcome. £40 for 5 class pass, valid for 8 weeks or £10 per class drop-in. Tel: 07774 862499. www.satyamyoga.co.uk

Yoga – Seahaven Yoga The Archway, 1 Blatchington Rd Sat: 9.30am. Weds: 7pm. The Anahata Health Clinic 119/120 Edward St, Brighton Weds: 10.45am. The Rendezvous, 168 South Coast Road, Peacehaven Fri: 1.30pm. Gentle traditional yoga suitable for all. Tel: 07983 622840/01323 892638 Email: seahavenyoga@btinternet.com www.seahavenyoga.co.uk Yoga – Transformation Hatha Yoga 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 Yoga with Jacqui St James’ Trust, 11 Blatchington Rd Thurs: 9.30am - 10.45am. A slow and quiet floor-based practice, increasing strength and flexibility while reducing stiffness. Connecting mind and body, helping reduce stress and anxiety. Suitable for all levels. To book or find out more, tel: Jacqui 07816 154644 Email: jacqui.johnston@hotmail. co.uk Seaford Scene makes every effort to ensure the What’s On? listings are as up to date as possible, however, if details have changed, or a club/event is no longer running, please contact Seaford Scene by email to: fran@ seafordscene.co.uk or by phone to 01273 710793. Thank you.

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

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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 The 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan Daytime and evenings: to suit you. Scientifically proven, healthy, nutritious plan with my support and lifetime of experience. For a free consultation, call Linda Walker (Dip Hyp Dist) on 07773 000282. Weight Loss Challenge & Wellness Club WellnessWorks, Seaford Fri: 11am. £35 for 12 weeks. Free private consultation by appointment. Tel 01323 897671 Weight Watchers 60+ Club, Downs Leisure Ctr Sutton Road Mon: 9.45am. Join us and relax with a cup of coffee or tea. Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven Tues: 6.15pm. Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Weds: 5.45pm. Come along and learn about Smart Points. Contact 07758 653851, email: sallyevans@ weight-watchers.co.uk

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PES Power Electric Services 81 Willis Heating Ltd 86 Glazing/Windows Cloudy2Clear Windows 15 Just Like New 115 SRC Double Glazing & Repairs 111 Sussex Trade Windows 113 Sussex Windows & Doors 115 Hairdressers Sharon Plank Mobile Hairstylist 60 Short Cuts 61 Handyman Services 1st Rate Handyman Services 85 Aaron Merryweather 96 Handy Manda 95 The Handy Team 95 Inside Out 97 Maiden Maintenance 96 The Maintenance Man 94 Peter Vulovic Handy Man 96 S B Property Maintenance 97 Seaford Property Maintenance 97 Seahaven Services 95 Hardware Shops Wynnes & Seaford Fencing 124 Health & Wellbeing Acorn Chiropody & Podiatry 64 Acupuncture Naturally 64 Alexander Technique 63 Chiropodist/Podiatrist - Rita 62 Chiropody & Podiatry - Judith 62 Homeopathy 63 Inner Stillness Reflexology 69 Ouse Valley Footcare 64 Seaford Counselling Practice 67 Seaford Podiatry & Chiropody 65 Sound Feelings 66 Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide 69 Sussex Eyecare 63 Sussex Podiatrists 65 Home Help/Care Helping Hands 19 The People’s Choice Sussex 17 Sussex Elderly Care 17 House Clearance Seaford Second Hand Furnishings 106 Ironing Service Chores & More 18 Dolly Char Domestic Cleaning 46 Ironing by Saving Angel 46 The People’s Choice Sussex 17 Jewellers Marks 58 Job/Business Vacancies Helping Hands 19 Wagging Tails 42 Kitchen Design/Supply/ Installation A S Home Refurbishments 2 Claremont Interiors 109 STC 93 Locksmiths & Supplies Andy Anderson & Son 111 Lee’s Locks 107 Mobile Phones Fonetastic 77 Museums/Galleries Seaford Museum 30 Music/Theatres/Productions Concentus Sings Christmas 28 Seaford Choral Society 29 Theatre Tokens 46 Vintage Swing 9 Newspaper Delivery Newspaper Club 34 Opticians Sussex Eyecare 63 Painters/Decorating Aaron Merryweather 96 Adam Burgess 93 Arkwell Services 90 AWK Decorating Services 91 Brush Strokes Ltd. 91 The Cottage Decorators 90 Handy Manda 95 The Handy Team 95 Maiden Maintenance 96 Neil Bradford 90 Paint Perfect 91 Peter Vulovic Handy Man 96 S R Davis & Sons 93

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