Seaford Scene November 2022 by Fran Tegg

SEAFORD Scene November 2022 Issue 187

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Welcome

to the November issue of Seaford Scene, your community magazine, business directory and what’s on guide. It’s November already and summer has definitely been and gone. Glorious autumn is well and truly here! I hope you remembered to put your clocks back last month? Talking of remembering, this month sees Remembrance Day on Sunday 13th, a time to pause and think of the British Service members who have died in wars and other military conflicts. It also gives us a chance to remember loved ones who too have passed away. Remember, remember, the fifth of November – it’s also Guy Fawkes Night this month, so please take care, keep your pets indoors and enjoy yourselves safely. We have good news! Seaford has been awarded a huge grant from the National Lottery in order to ‘make Seaford an even better place to live’. Turn to page 6 to find out how the money will be spent. We also have news from The Youth Counselling Project on page 60, and an update on this year’s fundraising at Driftwood Garden, see page 79 With the festive season just around the corner, there is a variety of art and craft fairs in and around Seaford, with wonderful gifts ideas for Christmas – browse through this issue for more details and see the listings on the What’s On guide, pages 123 to 128. All this and so much more in this November issue. Keep warm and enjoy!

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4 Seaford Splash! 6 Seaford to Receive Over £200,00 to Make Seaford an Even Better Place 6 St Peter’s Church 9 St Peter’s Church – Leonardo da Vinci 10 East Sussex Charity Boost for Worthy Causes 10 Seaford Arts And Crafts Group Annual Christmas Fair 14 Concentus Sings Christmas 16 Seaford Photographic Society 24 Seaford Music Society 24 Alfriston & Cuckmere Valley Twinning Association 26 Uno22: Eleven 28 Seaford Sessions 35 Micklefield Nursery Opens Brand New Garden 38 Royal Society of St George 45 Seaford Stamp & Post Card Club 48 Neighbourhood Watch Roundup 54 Trees for Seaford 60 The Youth Counselling Project 62 Seaford Little Theatre 66 A View from the Potting Shed 70 Seaford Community Garden 75 Mini Garden Party Success 79 Driftwood Garden Fundraising Results 82 Last Minute Artists 86 The Probus Club of Seaford 89 Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club 91 Clifden House 96 Seaford Rotary 97 East Sussex Moviemakers 98 Seaford Museum 102 Newberry Tully Estate Agent 108/9 Swimming Squidz 112 A Big Thank You to Seaford Business Community 115 Greenhavens Network 116 The Flint Street Nativity 119 Upcoming Corelli Ensemble Concerts 120 Seaford Afternoon Flower Club 122 Seaford u3a News 123 What’s On in November? 129 Index of Businesses Front cover: Red poppy field by Nickolya, Shutterstock©

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and difficult family. Will entering a parallel reality afford an escape? Evelyn’s (Michelle Yeo) only option is to tap into the multiverse and try out her newfound powers. Tickets from the Tourist Information Centre in Church Street, seafordcinema.org or on the door. Welcome to Andrea Hargreaves’ rundown of arts and cultural events coming up in Seaford this month.

Art

Last Minute Artists are back at the Crypt Gallery in Church Street from Wednesday to Sunday 2nd to 6th November with an exhibition called … and the wee donkey. For more info turn to page 82. The space is taken over on Tuesday 22nd November by an exhibition called Brasspoint, running until Monday 28th November.

Cinema

Seaford Community Cinema is screening the 1940-set romcom Jack Absolute Flies Again under the NTLive banner at the BarnTheatre, Saxon Lane on Thursday 3rd November at 7pm. Starring Caroline Quentin as Mrs Malaprop and Laurie Davidson as airman Jack, it is written by Richard Bean, responsible for the hilarious One Man Two Guvnors, and Oliver Chris, and is based on Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s The Rivals. Mark Rylance comedy vehicle Phantom of the Open (12A), on Friday 4th November at 7.30pm, sees him teeing off as the worst player ever to take part in the British Open). It’s back to wartime on Friday 11th November at 7.30pm with Operation Mincemeat (12), the film version of Ben Macintyre’s book of the same name, about two intelligence officers who make use of a corpse and false papers to outwit German troops in a bizarre operation. Colin Firth, Matthew McFadyen and Kelly Macdonald star. The crazy French film – with subtitles – La Belle Époque (15) can be seen on Friday 18th November at 7.30pm, in which a disillusioned sexagenarian (Daniel Auteuil) gets the chance to relive a pivotal week in his life; Fanny Ardant won the Best Supporting Actress César for her role. Everything Everywhere All at Once (15) is being shown on Friday 25th November at 7.30pm, about a woman battling problems including a failing business, a grumpy auditor

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Go to The Old Plough in Church Street for a quiz on Tuesday 8th November, 7.30 for 8pm, to raise money for The Youth Counselling Project, also see page 60.

Music

Nigel Goss presents Cushion the Blow – his band performing his folky, rocky, humorous and bittersweet songs (photo above) on 19th November. Doors 7pm, starts 7.30pm at Sutton Barn Community Club, Sutton Corner, BN25 4QW. £8 at the door or £7.10 plus booking fee. https://www.wegottickets.com/ event/559221/.

Jazz

Splash Point Jazz has Mark Bassey on trombone topping the bill at The View, Seaford Golf Club, Southdown Road on Wednesday 9th November at 7pm, alongside singer and pianist Neal Richardson and his trio. Bassey covers many styles from swing to bop, as well as more contemporary fields. Tickets from wegottickets or on the door.

Choral music

The Seaford Choral Society Autumn Concert takes place on Saturday 26th November at Seaford Baptist Church with Brahms’ Requiem.

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Seaford Little Theatre is presenting Alan Ayckbourn’s farce Season’s Greetings at the theatre in Steyne Road from Friday 2nd until Saturday 10th December, excluding Wednesday 7th December. Performances start at 7.45pm except for that on Saturday 3rd December which starts at 2.30pm. Tickets from the Tourist Information Centre or from ticketsource. Events coming up? Please email Andrea at andylouhargreaves@icloud.com with forthcoming events and jpg images by Monday 30th October.

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SEAFORD TO RECEIVE OVER £200,000 TO MAKE SEAFORD AN EVEN BETTER PLACE It has recently been announced that a Partnership (known as Ouse Valley Climate Action) has been awarded a grant of over £2 million by the National Lottery. Ten organisations, led by the South Downs National Park, and including Lewes District Council and the Seaford Community Partnership (SCP) will be taking forward many exciting projects and initiatives. SCP has been exploring the feasibility of extending the Ouse Estuary Nature Reserve. This has the potential for tripling the Nature Reserve and opens the possibility for additional recreation space, wildlife encouragement, carbon capture by bio diverse planting, and stimulating the tourist economy of all the lower Ouse communities. Working with Martello Rotarians, we are creating six ‘Friends of ’ Local Green Spaces groups, that vary in size and development. Discussions are underway with Seaford Town Council to help establish the Friends of: Normansal, The Ridings and Princess Drive Green Space. This will be followed by discussions with residents who live near Chalvington Fields, The Last Wood & Meadows, and Foster Close. A climate change educational beach garden, initiated by local residents, will be created by volunteers (including students) who will transform an un-madeup road (Cliff Gardens) and an adjacent field, Martello Pump Field, into a garden. The garden will increase biodiversity and raise awareness of climate change issues; be an educational resource for Seaford schools;

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A Seminar on The Mystery of the Trinity is to be held at St Peter’s Church in Belgrave Road, Seaford, on Thursday 24th November, starting at 7pm. It will be held by the Rector, the Rev Arwen Folkes, and offered in person and online. For further details contact the office on: 01323 899054. Or you can email at: officeebb.benefice@gmail.com. A donation of £5 is suggested if anyone wishes to contribute.

involve residents as volunteers and sponsors of parts of the garden; give ready access for cyclists, pedestrians, and the disabled; and leave the adjacent Martello Pump Field as an area of natural grassland. Gabby Tofts and Christian Funnell, the designer and artist who created the Shoal Community bench at Splash Point, are designing the garden. Planning permission will be required and authority sought to stop up the road. This will require much public consultation. Furthermore, we plan to set up a Friends of Cliff Gardens group. A consultant is conducting a detailed study of routes, that can be enhanced over a number of years to make it easier and safer to cycle in Seaford and hence more cars can be left at home. A number of high priority enhancement for cycle tracks, cycle lanes, road junctions, and cycle parking have been identified which, potentially, can be included in bids by ESCC for funding.. Next year we will develop some targeted events to encourage cycling locally. We will be working with National Park colleagues, drawing on the experience of other towns where changes have resulted in more walking and cycling within and to town centres. Trees for Seaford and On The Verge are looking forward to collaborating with others to plant trees, renature parts of our green spaces, and raise awareness of the biodiversity crisis and what we can all do about it. It is fantastic that these substantial grants of over £200,000 to progress the climate change related projects will benefit residents and visitors by making Seaford an even better place and encourage people to support local businesses. The Seaford Community Partnership (https:// seafordpartnership.co.uk/) will continue to work closely with many organisations. Anyone who wishes to help with the exciting projects mentioned above should contact the Partnership via the website or phone Keith Blackburn on 01323 870902.

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EAST SUSSEX CHARITY BOOST FOR WORTHY CAUSES East Sussex Charity Boost for Worthy Causes has been busy with their largest drop-offs of donations since they started (just over two years ago). Forty of the members have been frantically making and buying items since April, determined to hopefully bring a little joy to a few worthy causes this Christmas. The ladies (and three chaps), ages ranging from eleven to mid eighties, were determined to push themselves to help as many

SEAFORD ARTS AND CRAFTS GROUP ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FAIR We are happy to announce the return of this popular event for all your Christmas shopping needs. This year we will be in The Crypt Gallery, Church Street, Seaford from Thursday 10th – Sunday 13th November 10.30am to 4.30pm We look forward to welcoming you, albeit slightly earlier than usual, to our annual fair, an event we know many of you regard as the start of the festive season. We have a great many beautiful, hand crafted gifts from local makers and artists to suit every budget. Choose from unique jewellery in silver, enamel and beads, from classic designs to funky fashion; ceramics and porcelain; beeswax candles; paintings by Sussex artists; fragrant soaps; and gorgeous textiles, including recycled and eco- friendly. We have talented stained glass artists, one of a kind greetings cards and journals, paper crafted gift boxes and bags, Christmas decorations, beautiful wood turning, and much, much more.

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CONCENTUS SINGS CHRISTMAS Concentus’ greatly missed Christmas Concerts are BACK! Making a wonderful start to festive times for so many Seaford people, the choir is delightedly looking forward to being able to fill to over-flowing a melodious space at this busy time, reminding everyone of the sparkle, joy, love, remembrance, peace and happiness of the season. Concentus started rehearsals at the beginning of September, welcoming a lot of new singers eager to try the choir out! As usual they were all given a very warm reception and received a ‘starter’ pack complete with music and tips and paired up with a member in their voice range. All new singers have plenty of time to decide if Concentus is the right place for them. Concentus rehearses on Monday evenings in their fantastic rehearsal venue at Willingdon Community School in Eastbourne. They also have a full day rehearsal in November and for this year, a Saturday morning practice has also been slotted in to make up for the one

CONCENTUS Sings CHRISTMAS 4pm SATURDAY 10th DECEMBER

Adrian White, Musical Director, has chosen an engaging mix of well-loved pieces and some which might be new to you for this year’s programme, including two composed by Handel (one being the less obvious, ‘Nightingale Chorus’); one by Brahms; a beautiful piece by Vivaldi (sung as a duet) and a moving work by Faure. John Rutter contributes four works including the evocative Donkey Carol and the choir sings a traditional Ukrainian carol with lyrics arranged by A Snyder. Panis Angelica’s which is part of a hymn written by St Thomas Aquinas, set to music in 1872 by C. Frank, is beautifully peaceful, while The Ragtime Carol (J Hewitt) sweeps in with bursting energy. There is much more on the programme – carols, Christmas songs (A Doo-Wop Christmas sounds intriguing !), a piece sung by a group, a duet and a trio consisting of Adrian himself, and Lou Soper (Assistant Musical Director) and Jo Fowler (Assistant Conductor). Watch out for a surprise perhaps? As always there is an invitation for the audience to join the choir to sing the traditional carols. You definitely don’t want to miss this annual celebration of Christmas, which will have you leaving with a smile on your face and your toes tapping! Therefore do put the date in your diary and make sure of your ticket, so you can give yourselves this rich, multi-faceted taste of Christmas! The Seaford Concert is on Saturday 10th December at Seaford Baptist Church Belgrave Road BN25 2EE and the Eastbourne performance is on Saturday 17th December at St Saviour’s Church South Street Eastbourne BN21 4UT. Both concerts start at 4pm.

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SEAFORD PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY Following the ‘Welcome Back’ meeting we were straight into the first round of the PDI League for Projected Digital Images, held on-line via Zoom. In the standard group Eve Crowley got off to a good start, being awarded a 20/20 score for her rose photo Arthur Bell (right). Martin Brewer also received a 20 for Hitting the High Notes (left). The advanced group also had two 20s, Common Darter by Colin Mitchell (below) and Jennie Edwards’ view of Herstmonceux Castle. The following week we were pleased to be holding our first print competition for nearly three years! It took a while for us to remember how to put together the display boards, but we got there in the end and it was great to see over 30 prints on show. The judge for the evening was our old friend and ex-SPS member Jack Taylor EFIAP DPAGB. Congratulations to new member Sandra Mitchell whose Blue Tit print (left) was the only one scoring 20/20 in the standard group. In the advanced group there were

four 20s and two 19s, and Jack said that there was very little to choose between these as they were all excellent. Chris Dawson’s Stop and Go to the Airport scored a 20, and some of you might have seen this at the club’s annual exhibition during the summer. It was a very ‘Marmite’ image (you either love or hate it) and thankfully Jack loved it. Also scoring 20 were Beautiful Light, a landscape by Steve Wares (left), The Outgoing Tide by Jennie Edwards (below) and Simon Rigby’s striking Glasswing butterfly photo. Our first online talk of the year was about Smartphone Photography. Jeanette Lendon was speaking to us from Hertfordshire and she runs a business teaching this subject. Her approach is that we no longer have ‘phones that can also take photos’ but ‘sophisticated cameras that can also make phone calls’. These can now rival DSLRs for some types of photography, but the main advantage is that we carry them around with us the whole time. This was an excellent lecture and her enthusiasm for the subject really came across. I didn’t know that you could focus and control exposure just by tapping the screen and I think all of us learnt something from her talk. There was no meeting on the last Friday of the month but we had an ‘Out and About’ photo meetup in Newhaven on the Saturday morning. The weather was perfect and we had a good turnout. You can see a selection of our photos on the club’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/seafordphotographicsociety. We meet in person on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month at Seaford’s Con Club and every other Friday online via Zoom. Our website, which is updated weekly, is www.seafordps.org.

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The Flint Street Nativity Written by Tim Firth. Performed by kind permission of Concord Theatricals

Mrs Horrocks’ class of 7-year-olds (all played by adults) is about to perform nativity (all play for the proud mums Mrs Horrocks’ class of their seven-year-olds played by adults) is about to and dads. Squabbles bickering ensue in fantastic and perform their nativity playand at Flint Street Junior School for the proud mums and dads. comedy that will ignite your childhood memories. poignant Squabbles and bickering ensue in fantastic and poignant comedy that will ignite your childhood memories.

26TH, 27TH, 28TH JANUARY 2023 – 7.30 PM 29TH JANUARY 2023 – 2.30PM MEECHING HALL, FORT ROAD, NEWHAVEN, BN9 9QQ Tickets 26TH, 27TH,£10 28TH(Concessions, JANUARY 2023 –£8) 7.30 PM 29TH JANUARY 2023 – 2.30PM From Seaford Tourist Information Centre MEECHING HALL, FORT ROAD, NEWHAVEN, BN9 9QQ 37 Church Street, Seaford, or Tel 01323 897 426 Tickets £10 (Concessions, £8) Or online at:Tourist www.madtheatre.org From Seaford Information Centre 37 Church Street, Seaford, or Tel 01323 897 426 Or online at: www.madtheatre.org

Arts @ St Andrew’s Saturday 12th November

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SEAFORD MUSIC SOCIETY The next Seaford Music Society concert is on Sunday 6th November at 3pm. The venue is Seaford Baptist Church. Philippa Davies and friends are our musicians for this concert and we hope you can join us. Philippa is a much admired flautist and a first-rate virtuoso with exceptional eloquence, she has an international reputation and performed in many countries around the world. She gives master classes in countries from China to the USA. Philippa and friends are a flexible ensemble from a duo to six or more players and they have delighted audiences with their music. Philippa has played concertos with numerous orchestras such as the BBC Philharmonic, the English Chamber Orchestra and London Mozart Players.

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ALFRISTON & CUCKMERE VALLEY TWINNING ASSOCIATION The September visit of our friends from Veules-lesRoses was a great success, with many wonderful memories made during the first organised visit for three years. The weather was kind as we enjoyed welcome drinks in a committee member’s beautiful garden, and a convivial meal in The Smugglers. Guided tours of Charleston Farmhouse were followed by a visit to Berwick Church, and a delicious home-cooked Indian meal in the Old Chapel Centre. Sunday morning plans were arranged by hosts for their guests, with an option to visit Newhaven Fort on Sunday afternoon. The good mixture of social events and quieter times with hosts gave us all plenty of time to enjoy each other’s company. Don’t miss out on the event of the winter! Concert evening with the wonderful French-themed music and singing of Lo Polidoro Saturday 3rd December 2022 Alfriston War Memorial Hall (Doors open 6pm for 7pm start) Tickets £12 Cheques payable to ACVTA or details from Michael on 07975 913379 or michaeleija@hotmail.com, Membership fees have been waived for everyone in 2022. Events and visits are planned so everyone can take part if they wish, whether or not they speak French. Our membership secretary is Robert at rmorri1847@aol.com.

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UNO22 ELEVEN:

UNO is ONE – A Selection of Art, Craft and Design to Celebrate Our First Birthday. Tuesday 1st – Monday 28th November, Gallery Uno, 14A High Street, Seaford BN25 1PG WINTER OPENING TIMES: Mon – Sat 10am – 4pm, Wednesdays 11am – 2pm, CLOSED Sundays. Happy birthday Gallery Uno! A year on, the Sussex Arts Collective’s High Street gallery has evolved and matured, and continues to thrive with an ever-changing series of month-long exhibitions that a growing number of patrons and visitors have fully embraced. During UNO22 ELEVEN you won’t see fireworks but yet more dazzlingly impressive work befitting of the occasion. Since joining in August, Alejandro Martinez has become an immediate hit with his spectacular panoramic prints earning him the honour of being their featured exhibitor for November.

Alejandro Martinez – Fine Art Prints & Architect Born in Granada, Alejandro first visited England in 2000 to visit his cousin who was working at the Park Lane Hotel, London. Having finished his architecture degree in Seville, he accepted a job at the hotel with accommodation enabling him to boast his first UK address as being in Mayfair and set about embracing the immense cultural life on offer. However, he decided to move to Brighton in 2007 having visited there at weekends. He was immediately awestruck by the proximity to the staggeringly beautiful countryside and coastline. Throughout his childhood he was always drawn to the visual arts. Yet, it was only on the suggestion of a friend that he contemplated studying architecture. Ten years on, he graduated as a structural engineer, city planner and architect. His first position in the UK was with Rick

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CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Saturday 3rd December from 2pm to 4pm Our popular Bazaar is back again this year at Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road, Seaford BN25 2DX There will be stalls to browse and coffee to sustain you. We very much look forward to seeing you there after three years’ absence.

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Back by popular request is the band which was the first to play at Seaford Sessions, establishing the brands’ reputation for outstanding groups.

The line-up includes the five band members plus three guests. Expect the flavour of winter solstice in some of the music, as the concert swings from soulful ballads to full-on Celtic jigs and reels. Their music is reflected in a repertoire which covers Breton, Eastern European, Cajun, English, Irish and French Canadian tunes plus many of their own compositions.

Contraband’s regulars comprise Seaford Sessions’ MC Ian Cairns (accordion, keyboards and vocals), Glen After their performance went down a storm, Sessions Redman (mandolins, guitar, melodeon, vocals), Marylin took off, proving an attraction for some of the most Thomas (fiddle), Rivkah Cummerson (whistles, recorders, exciting folk bands oboe) and James Cairns (percussion). With their three to perform on the guests they will be providing folk-roots stretching from Little Theatre stage. foot-tapping jigs and reels to heart-tugging songs and melodies, chosen to give you an unforgettable night of So, it being folk and acoustic music. Christmas, and with almost Tickets sell out fast, so to ensure yours either buy in every seat filled person from Seaford Tourist Information Centre in for events since Church Street or online from wegottickets. COVID lockdowns, Photo: Contraband hits the Little Theatre stage what could we do but persuade Contraband to mark on Saturday 17th December. the season by taking over the space on Saturday 17th December.

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NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH ROUNDUP

Special Edition Number 5: How Safe is Seaford Really? All The Statistics for Seaford West.

Carrying on with our close look at crime in Seaford, we had a deep dive into the numbers for Seaford West. If you missed the data for Seaford Central, East, and North, or South you can find our reports in the online editions here https://issuu. com/seafordscene. You can also get a more in-depth view (street to street) directly from the Sussex Police website. Seaford & Bishopstone is divided into 5 areas, so to have a thorough look at what’s what in yours, head on over to https://www.sussex.police.uk/area/ your-area and enter your postcode. To save you a whole lot of time to get the overall picture, here’s our summary of all the data for Seaford West over the last 36 months to June 2022.

Unlike the rest of our town, crime in Seaford West, although low in numbers, is showing a gently increasing trend. It’s worth having a look at what type of crime is specifically increasing, or if this is a general trend across all categories. Remember that these statistics reflect reported crimes and once again this exercise underlines the importance of reporting every crime. Our police resources are allocated based on need, and so if no crime is reported, no resource is allocated.

Any crime in progress, anything that looks decidedly off, anything where you can see or think someone is in danger, is always a 999 call. Report all other incidents by calling 101 (and expect a long wait) or report online at https://www.sussex.police.uk/reportcrime. Overall, there is a 4% increase in total reported crimes since 2019/2020. Crimes such as burglary and bicycle theft have dropped to almost zero, and crimes in other categories have remained low and have all fallen. Alarmingly Violence & Sexual offences and Vehicle Crimes have increased. The very good news is that Anti-Social Behaviour has fallen significantly to 2 offences a month on average. We can’t speak to the cause of the rises and drops in specific types of crime, but the falling rate of ASB across Seaford seems to coincide with the change in policing policy and the reintroduction of named PSCOs on the beat. There is a noticeable upward trend throughout Seaford since 2019 in reported Violence and Sexual Offences. We cannot speak to the cause of this rise, but we can advise that if you need help, and you are in danger, or if you know someone is in need of help or in danger, always call 999. Other resources can be found here https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/children-families/ family-support/domestic-violence.

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We can’t stress enough the critically important role we have as Seaford Great Neighbours, because nobody knows the neighbourhood better than we who live here. Keeping an eye out for things that look iffy,

reporting crime, caring about our neighbours who are more vulnerable or need a little help, all adds up to safe and happy neighbourhoods. A town where our children can play free-range, where our elders are respected and valued, where our youth are encouraged and praised is the goal. A visible and relevant Neighbourhood Watch also helps to keep crime at bay, and we need do no more than display a roundel on our front doors to achieve this. While every resident of Seaford and Bishopstone is automatically under the umbrella of what we do, our Association relies on membership to keep doing what we do. It costs £3 per household per year to be Association members, and £2 per household per year for retirees. Joining is so simple too – just head over to www.sandbnhw.org/join, choose the subscription that suits you and then follow the onscreen prompts. New members will get a member pack in the post, and if you need fresh roundels, you can order these online in our little shop where everything is free except the postage. That’s it from us for this November edition. Next month we will pull all the data together and add some interesting town statistics that may make you take a fresh look at the way you think of Seaford – far more vibrant, diverse and full of youngsters than you ever could have imagined. Remember to be more vigilant as the days start drawing in, and keep on being a savvy, safe Seaford filled with Great Neighbours. Be generous with your smiles and your kindness.

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originally planted in 2013 by Seaford Rotary. In fact, all the trees we are planting up until the end of March 2023, including Acer campestre, ‘Queen Elizabeth’ will be registered as part of this tribute to the late Queen.

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Although as I write this, the sun is shining and it is unusually warm for early October, the signs of change are all around. The tree canopies are beginning to thin out. The rich colours of berries and fruits gleam in the hedges and leaf colour is now giving way to reds, yellows and browns. In autumn, deciduous trees shut down photosynthesis and reclaim as many valuable chemicals as possible. Chlorophyll is constantly breaking down and being replaced during the summer, but this process slows down now. All those other chemicals in the leaves that were hidden by the green chlorophyll are now revealed. These include flavonols (yellow), carotenoids (orange) and anthocyanins (red to purple). The exact mixture of these compounds varies between tree species, and thus the degree of yellow or red in the leaves. Take a walk in the woods and focus carefully on the ground around fallen and decaying logs and you will find a host of different fungi such as Candle Snuff fungus, White Cheese and Kings Alfred’s Cakes. Those are the visible fungi – but you may be unaware that under the ground trees and plants communicate with each other via the ‘wood wide web’, an amazing mycorrhizal fungal network that allows symbiotic exchange of essential nutrients such as carbon, glucose and minerals between fungi and plants; the network also transmits warnings to distant trees of dangers like insect attack. This underground network is crucial to storing significant amounts of carbon, and therefore has a significant role in mitigating climate change. Research about how tree planting schemes can incorporate this new knowledge is developing, but it certainly seems to be the case that trees prefer to be near other trees – and they don’t even need to be the same species.

National Tree Planting Week This year National Tree Planting week runs from 26th November to 4th December, and work parties will be out both weekends during that time, so look out for us in our high-vis jackets. Hopefully the weather won’t be too inclement! We plan to push ahead with new trees, including cherries, crabapples and hawthorns in Chyngton Avenue and Mason Road. In the Crouch we will be adding three new cherry trees towards the Queens Green Canopy project with the Rotary, WI and Churches Together, to extend the row of trees

On other dates, in collaboration with the wonderful Friends of Sutton Downs, we are planting fruit trees near the sports fields at the Leisure Centre, as well as helping put in a wildlife hedge. We would be glad to have more ‘diggers’ over those times, so would love to hear from anyone who would like to help via the email address below – high-vis, spades and biscuits supplied! Our tree expert Keith Sacre is running another practical teach-in on the morning of November 6th.

Lottery bid successful and CIC status achieved! We’re delighted to be a part of the Ouse Valley Climate Action Fund which has been successful in its lottery bid managed by the South Downs National Park (SDNP). TFS put in a joint proposal with On The Verge, our ‘sister’ group, alongside Seaford Community Partnership. The Ouse Valley Climate Action Fund will bring together voluntary groups in Seaford and across the project area. Trees for Seaford and On The Verge are looking forward to collaborating with others to plant trees, renature parts of our green spaces and raise awareness of the biodiversity crisis and what we can all do about it. We are pleased to announce that we have now registered as a community interest company.

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Exercise of a more gentle kind resulted in Rosie Waters of Seahaven Yoga presenting TYCP with £335 following her day of meditation and yoga in September. Thanks also to Michele and Simone from Sounds Mystical for performing a relaxing gong bath, and to Frances and Lizzie at Seaford Constitutional Club for providing a great lunch. Grateful thanks too to Seaford Chamber of Commerce who arranged a golfing day with dinner and charity auction together with Seaford Head Golf Club at The View. Very sportingly, this event went ahead despite pouring rain. The dinner was attended by two TYCP trustees who explained what the charity aims to achieve. A cheque for the amount raised is due to be presented at the next meeting of the Chamber of Commerce.

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MINI GARDEN PARTY SUCCESS

of work we had much pleasure in singing Happy Birthday, and cutting a lovely cake donated by a local eatery, Pomegranate. Our thanks go to all those people who supported the event in any way, donated raffle and tombola prizes, and of course those folk that came along on the day. Watch this space for next year. Photos: Guests enjoying the garden party; Garden party hosts, Pippa and Michael Logan with Sofia Begley cutting the cake and Gerard McMahon, London regional representative of Mary’s Meals (far right).

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Once again, the sun shone in Seaford for our 16th garden party, this time promoted as a mini because we had moved house, we weren’t quite sure how it would work with a smaller garden, less seating capacity etc, but with our usual team of helpers the day went with a swing. The event started at 11am with guests arriving until 4pm. They were entertained by the local sing-along group Hi Tyme in the morning and by the Seaford Silver Band’s quintet in the afternoon. It really was a lovely day with delicious refreshments, and our usual super raffle and tombola. We are pleased to say that we raised in excess of £2,500, which will be shared between Mary’s Meals and the urology department at the Eastbourne District General Hospital. As Mary’s Meals is celebrating their 20th year

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DRIFTWOOD GARDEN FUNDRAISING RESULTS FOR 2022 Bishopstone garden owner, Geoff Stonebanks, has been raising money for charity, notably, Macmillan Cancer Support and the National Garden Scheme, since 2009. The bulk of the money has been raised through the Macmillan Coastal Garden Trail, which he has, single-handedly, organised since 2012. Geoff tells us he has now made the very difficult decision that this years’ Macmillan Coastal Trail was the final one. He celebrates his 70th birthday next year, and with his failing knees, feels he needs to relinquish some of his commitments in order ease his workload and to focus more on his own plot. That said, he has still had a busy year. Geoff said: ‘I made the decision not to have public days for the National Garden Scheme this summer and feared visitor numbers would inevitably decline and thus charity fundraising.’ Nonetheless, he has seen over 700 visitors to Driftwood through June, July and August, 84 through the National Garden Scheme, 234 during the final trail weekend and over 400, who saw the garden either through the BBC Gardeners’ World 2-for-1 scheme or booked having read the amazing reviews on Trip Advisor. Geoff tells us ‘The net effect of so many people ringing to arrange to see Driftwood has meant another record year of charity fundraising. Last year we raised £14,900 with several public days included and have still managed £12,231 this year, having relied solely on private visits.’ More importantly, the visitors have been very kind with their reviews on Trip Advisor, with over 30 new, five-star comments this summer alone, bringing the total to over 170. One of Geoff favourites was this, written by Barbara on 14th June: ‘There’s a stillness in the garden that restores the soul, yet there’s a vibrance and brilliance that is enthralling too. Geoff greeted us and explained about the garden and its history, he was on hand to answer any questions and let us wander around to hearts content. This is how you feel as you spend time in the garden – content. Tea and cake were great too. The way Geoff has brought this garden to life

is amazing, and the money he is raising for charity is inspiring. The visit was a joy, thank you so much Geoff.’ Those who visited the garden this summer will have seen the new sunken garden, which has gone down a storm with new and returning guests. Don’t miss a visit in 2023 to see what Geoff is doing with the pond area over the winter months. The aim is to create an easier environment to look after as he gets older, and, more importantly, incorporate plants that are more drought tolerant. The garden will open from 1st June through until 11th August next year, raising money for both the National Garden Scheme and Macmillan Cancer support again. Follow the work being undertaken this winter at www.driftwoodbysea.co.uk.

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GUTTER CLEANING

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Last Minute Artists With Christmas gift buying very much in mind, Last Minute Artists will be at the Crypt Gallery in Church Street in good time to avert last minute panics. ‘ …and the wee donkey’ will be getting you in the yule tide spirit with an exhibition that runs from Wednesday 2nd November until Sunday 6th November. For sale will be a wide variety of arts and crafts from fine paintings and prints to ceramics, textiles and mosaics, along with a great collection of cards and Christmas stocking ideas. At the time of writing – this is Last Minute Artists after all – 12 exhibitors were set to take part, with more in the offing, so you’ll be sure to see your favourites. Among them will be Lynn Beck, whose passion for colour when portraying local landscapes in acrylics

is well known Palo Almond, whose understated thoughtful work was so popular at LMA’s summer show at South Hill Barn; Robin Shell with covetable wall hangings and silks; and Linda Wells with her felted landscapes. Sue Casebourne, who designed the show’s poster, will be showing her delightful felted animals, including that wee donkey of course; Geraldine Edmonds will have an appealing display of her quirky animals in cards and as gift ideas; Nigel Goss will be showing his emotive and fun creations, Sally-Mae Joseph has been busy making a selection of her curvily different ceramics; and Sarah Gregson will have everything from calendars to notepads, based on her iconic takes on local scenes. ‘…and the wee donkey’ is open daily from 10am until 4pm, entry free.

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PIGEONS UNDER YOUR SOLAR PANELS? WE CAN MESH ALL SIDES TO STOP PIGEONS SEAGULL SPIKES & NETTING ALSO FITTED

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ALL KINDS OF HOMES NEEDED FOR ALL KIND OF CATS! Neutering

We can also help towards the cost of neutering your cats and kittens. Please phone 01273 813111 (option 3) and leave a message including your phone number so that we may contact you.

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HELP NEEDED We need volunteers to maintain rescue shelter pens in their gardens. The pens would be provided by the Cats Protection Charity, which also covers the running costs. Please register your interest on 01273 813111 (option1) leaving your name and phone number so that we may contact you.

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THE PROBUS CLUB OF SEAFORD At our most recent meeting we had a presentation from Adam Cowley, Proprietor of Harley House Gin, based in Seaford. Adam explained how he had begun his working life as a carpenter, specialising in spiral staircases. As a diversion, his hobby was distilling: he had made a still, and then learnt the craft of distillery, basically by trial-and-error, often at midnight at the bottom of the garden, (you may have wondered where the phrase ‘moonshine’ came from!). He tried the results out on a few brave friends, and they were very complimentary. On this basis Adam decided, in 2017, to turn his hobby into a business. He applied for a licence (in fact you need 12!) and launched Sussex Pure Gin at an event at Southover Grange, Lewes. Adam sold his entire stock, and although the range of gins on offer has increased significantly, Sussex Pure Gin remains their signature product.

Harley House is unusual in that they produce their own alcohol: most of their competitors buy the alcohol from commercial suppliers. The base for the gin is cane sugar, and pure water sourced from a bore hole near Alfriston. The fermented product is passed through a column still, with juniper berries contained at the head of the still. The distinctive flavours are extracted by the hot alcoholic vapours passing through. The resulting liquid has a very high alcoholic content (as much as 96%). It is then watered down, and can be flavoured by a whole range of botanicals and spices, to give the wide range of products in the Harley House range. All the fruits and berries used in their gin are picked on a farm near Alfriston. Adam is proud of the fact that all the flavourings are natural; no artificial products are used. He is particularly keen to use differing berries which are found in the same vicinity: ‘what grows together goes together’ is Adam’s philosophy. Apart from the Sussex Pure Gin, the range also includes Honeysuckle & Hibiscus, Rhubarb & Ginger, Raspberry & Elderflower, and the award winning Hedgerow Gin. Adam pointed out that there are many legal requirements in the distillation of gin, with inspections by Customs & Excise at each stage. There is significant duty payable on the gin, unfortunately at the point of bottling, not selling. After Adam’s presentation, members were able to sample many products from the Harley House range, and went on their way rejoicing. The Probus Club of Seaford is aimed at retired or semi-retired gentlemen living in Seaford and surrounding areas. We meet on the second Tuesday of each month, at 12.15pm at Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road, for a two-course meal followed by a speaker. For further details, please contact the Secretary, Gavin, on (01323) 893760.

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SEAHAVEN HARD OF HEARING CLUB On Tuesday 20th Sept 2022 members of the Committee along with the lip-reading tutor and Harley the hearing dog, went live on Seahaven FM on Len Fisher’s programme, Community People. We were able to explain to the hearing community how deafness creates isolation both within the family and in the outside world. One member expressed her frustration with places where a hearing loop was installed, where the was a lack of knowledge on how they work. This happens in important areas like doctors’ reception areas, banks, dentists surgeries, shops etc. In fact a lot of places that display a hearing loop sign do not seem to understand how they work. The lip-reading tutor spoke about the use of personal hearing loops and the advantages these can have to the deaf community. The tutor also explained what a Hearing Dog does and how they significantly help deaf people. We also discussed how we coped (or not) during COVID, with the frustration of people wearing masks and not being able to read their lips or their facial expressions, and how clear visors were more helpful. Jayne Marshall Photos: Committee members, the lip-reading tutor and Harley the Hearing Dog with Len Fisher at Seahaven FM; Paul Green with Chair of Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club, Jayne Marshall.

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How good would you be on a Jury of a murder case? This was the question put to us by our speaker, Paul Green. His talk on Sussex Murders kept us all enthralled. He started by telling us of the murder of Celia Holloway, who was killed by her bigamist husband, John Holloway in 1831. He strangled her in Margaret Street in Brighton, then cut off her head and arms and threw them into the privy. Her torso he put in a trunk and wheelbarrowed to Lovers Walk, where he buried her. She was discovered on 25th July 1831. Thousands of people helped in the search for the rest of her body. Because she had been found, Holloway went to the police and said his wife had gone missing. The police searched the area around Margaret Street and because of the smell, found the body parts and arrested him. He confessed on 27th August, was taken to Court and found guilty of wilful murder. He was hung on 21st December at Horsham, where crowds turned out to watch. How we wish justice was so quick today. Paul then took on the role of Judge and we were the Jury. He gave us two actual cases and read some of the final prosecution and defendant’s reports, and we asked questions. In the first case, two thirds of us got it wrong. In the second case, only one person got it right. Just as well we are all over the age for Jury service today! Tea and raffle followed, and names were taken for those wanting to go to the Little Theatre. The lip-reading classes are going well and we are learning of The Royal Mint. The final class for this term was on 11th October. The new class will start on 1st November. New members are welcome. Contact Pauline on 01323 895216 or white-c7@sky.com. Pauline White

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LATE NIGHT SIGNS THAT MAY SIGNAL DEMENTIA Retirement can be a blissful release from the stresses and strains of work and responsibility, whether to your work colleagues, your family or yourself. It is also a time of great change and readjustment to a new and potentially very exciting time of fresh challenges and pursuits, as well as long-put-off dreams finally realised. Research by Dementia UK has concluded that whilst we are also at an advancing age, personality changes after people retire could signal the early presence of dementia. Spotting the symptoms early on can be key to getting the best treatment for the condition, which is affecting more and more people as the country’s population lives longer. Different forms of dementia have distinct symptoms. One recognised sign is when retired people get up in the middle of the night thinking they must go to work. Difficulty understanding time and place is a tell-tale sign that the person may be developing dementia. Another sign is an unexplained loss of interest in things the person used to enjoy. Becoming forgetful, getting lost in places that should be familiar, and having trouble holding onto fresh information are also signs the brain is beginning to fade. Mood swings, anxiety and depression are also among the things to look out for. Dementia can take various forms, of which Alzheimer’s is only one. Different forms of dementia have distinct symptoms, which can help to identify them. For example, where there are mood changes but no memory loss it can be a sign of someone developing Lewy body dementia.

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WIN £2500 to help launch a new business LEAP is a FREE Business Start-up Programme that is available to Lewes District based residents who are thinking of starting a new business. The Programme is also open to businesses who have been trading less than 6 months. LEAP is delivered by Edeal Enterprise Agency and is fully funded by Lewes District Council; this intensive business support programme offers a £2500 prize in the form of a grant to one lucky winner!

The LEAP Programme is split into the 3 stages: STAGE 1: Attendance at a business start-up workshop, this can be either a physical one-day workshop in Lewes on 16th Jan 2023 or a virtual workshop across 2 half days on the 6th and 7th Feb 2023. After the workshops have been held, 15 candidates are shortlisted to move to stage 2. The remaining candidates are offered additional business advice and support under another mentoring programme. STAGE 2: The 15 selected candidates will be allocated a dedicated business mentor who will work with them to produce a strong, robust business plan. During this period, they will also attend four 3 hour workshops on Finance, Marketing, Legal and Social Media Marketing. The completed business plans are submitted and judged when 5 finalists will be selected. The finalists will then present their plan to the judges at a mini–Dragons Den type event where a winner will be chosen. The winner will be announced at an awards event where they will win a cash prize of £2500 and the award – “LEAP Entrepreneur of the Year”. STAGE 3: Additional mentoring support is offered to help candidates launch their new business.

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SEAFORD ROTARY

Young Cricketer of the Year 2022

Four years ago, in 2018, we were approached by Seaford Cricket Club, asking if we could support a new award, Young Cricketer of the Year for three years. This award was intended, not for the best cricket player, but for the young cricketer who had contributed most to the club and to the community. The award was a trophy (a shield) plus cash to pay for his or her membership for a year and some cricket equipment. The three-year period finished in 2021 (there was no award in 2020 due to COVID), and so we were asked again if we would sponsor the award for a further three years, including the purchase of a new trophy, which we agreed to do. President Ann Reed, accompanied by the Chair of Youth Services, Paul Vaesen, therefore went to Seaford Cricket Club at The Salts on Friday 2nd September to present our award as part of the Cricket Club’s annual awards evening. Before the award was presented, Paul Vaesen said a few words about the many ways that Seaford Rotary runs projects to encourage youngsters in the town, and drew special attention to a new award, the Philip Moorey Award for Young Citizen of the Year. This year there were two recipients, a boy and a girl, Riley Street and Elpi Hussain, both of whom had contributed

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greatly to the Cricket Club, and President Ann congratulated them both for what they had achieved.

Global Scholars Seaford Rotary as host club welcomed two Japanese students, Takayuki Matsumoto and Chihiro Imazu to Seaford. Both students have been awarded scholarships by The Rotary Foundation for their travel, accommodation, and university tuition costs. Since The Rotary Foundation was founded more than 100 years ago, the Foundation has spent more than 4 billion dollars on life-changing sustainable projects. The Rotary Foundation helps Rotary Members to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace by improving health, providing quality education, improving the environment, and alleviating poverty, and to help achieve this, offers scholarships for College Graduates and Professionals to study peace and conflict resolution. Seaford Rotarians are pleased to be able to play their part in these wider international activities by Rotary, and they will be hosting and supporting Takayuki and Chihiro during their year of study. Takayuki (known as Taka) will be studying at the University of Sussex to complete an MA in Migration and Global Development. Chihiro will be studying at the University of Sussex, School of Global Studies, to obtain an MA in Conflict, Security and Development The role of the host Club is to enable the Foundation Students to experience local culture and understand more of the environment in which they are studying. Seaford Rotary welcomes new members and new Friends of Seaford Rotary. For more information, please email contact@seafordrotary.org.uk or contact us at www.seafordrotary.org.uk. Photos from top: President Ann presenting the smart new trophy to Riley (left) and Elpi (right), with Paul Vaesen behind; Takayuki Matsumoto and Chihiro Imazu.

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Having said goodbye to the summer months, our autumn programme is now upon us. Members will be watching the results of filming which took place in St Luke’s Church in the late spring. Two violinists played music especially composed for a duet. It was very melodious, but challenging to film, so the finished articles should be entertaining to watch and hear. In recent weeks, members have been using a very short script with the intention in one of our autumn meetings to recreate ‘a film studio experience’. Hence we are on the lookout for a male and female in their 20s to do a bit of acting for us (see contact details below). Our AGM will be on 19th October when plans for 2023 will be discussed, and made. With a mix of members’ films due to be seen in November, the year will conclude with an afternoon tea, courtesy of our Treasurer James and his wife Kate’s hospitality.

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Seaford Museum

GUESTS OF THE NATION

Dr Sally White of Seaford Museum, has researched a little-known part of the First World War. Here, she offers a glimpse into the past. Some years ago, I became interested in the work done by civilian volunteers during the First World War. During my research I was staggered to learn that, in 1914, about 1 in 16 of the Belgian population left their country. Vast numbers went to France or the Netherlands, where many were housed in redundant greenhouses. A quarter of a million made their way across the Channel to the United Kingdom. A few managed to bring money with them, but most were destitute and needed huge amounts of support. The government was not enthusiastic about letting them

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Dr Sally White is delivering a talk entitled Guests of the Nation at 2.30pm on 11th November at the Little Theatre in Steyne Road, Seaford. Admission on the door is £5, £3 for Museum members. Photos from top: Belgian regugees Ostend; Belgian refugees near Ghent.

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Why it Pays to Think Long-Term About Your Home Crisis. Turmoil. Unprecedented. These were words rarely used pre-pandemic. Now they’ve become staples of our nation’s news coverage. At the time of writing this article (the first week of October), the economy and, to a degree, the property markets are spooked. We’re having conversations with plenty of concerned buyers and sellers. It would be disingenuous to say otherwise. It’s highly likely it will become harder to sell or buy a home over the next three to six months. Harder, but not impossible.

Why? Because when you choose an agent based on their expertise, support, marketing and negotiating skill and ability, rather than a cutprice fee and fingers-crossed approach, you give yourself the best possible chance of success.

The big picture According to industry data, most people stay in their homes for 12 – 20 years. So, it’s highly likely that your property will be significantly more valuable in the future if you buy it now, even with all the news swirling around the housing market. And let’s not forget the lessons Lockdown taught many of us: that life is for living and not something we can put on hold.

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If you want a new property or seek somewhere else to call home, start thinking five to ten years down the line from now. Remember, a home is much, much more than a financial asset. It’s the place your children grow up; where you grow the relationships that really matters; where you make memories that last a lifetime – not just an economic cycle. At Newberry Tully, we’ve been serving Seaford since 1987, so we think we’ve shown we are in it for the long run. We’ve helped home sellers, and buyers navigate through all kinds of market conditions. And we’ll continue to do so. Thanks for reading,

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Swimming Squidz Swimming Squidz is a local, family run business, built from the passion of ensuring children’s safety in and around the water. We have the most fabulous private heated pool, that is bright and spacious. This gives us the ability to grow every child’s learning and stretch their abilities. Teaching can begin with us from a few weeks old to the age of 11. From an early start in the water, a baby can start to learn how to float on their back (an essential life-saving skill), turning to hold on, learning how to breathe in and around the water and, equally important, to start their love of water and gain confidence and respect in the water. All lessons for Mini Squidz are based around learning through fun (as it starts their understanding that water is great to be around) with different themes and toys each week. The older a child becomes the more a fear of water often builds within them (before starting lessons) this can be difficult to break without the best nurturing and guidance. Our aim is for that fear to NOT start in the first place, but for the child to have their passion for swimming already in place! Mini Squidz start from birth (the youngest I have taught is 2 weeks old) to school age, and they can move forward and progress to Big Squidz (ages 4 to 11).

Some find certain strokes tricky due to the co-ordination involved, so really it is important to ensure they do not feel defeated, but that they feel a real sense of achievement, helping them to correct the movement whilst instilling a sense of achievement in them. Coming into the ‘Spooky Season’, Big and Mini Squidz will have some amazing sessions using an alternative ‘float’…a pumpkin! The kids ALL love the pumpkin floats – they are blown away that a heavy pumpkin can be used so easily as a float! It causes a lot of fun and laughter and they love giving it a go! Apple bobbing is also included. What are they learning with apple bobbing? I hear you say …Firstly, how to use their bubbles through their nose (A great way to do bubbles when swimming) secondly, how much fun it can all be. Children learn through loving what they do and having a lot of fun whilst doing it! Join Swimming Squidz now to give your children an amazing experience in the water. Start them as early and as young as you can – it is absolutely the way forward.

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Big Squidz also learn through fun, but with structure firmly in place, so they gain a solid technical base. They learn the strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and dolphin/butterfly) from the basic skills to the far more technical points. Included in that is gaining their lateral and bi-lateral breathing technique which is essential.

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A BIG THANK YOU TO SEAFORD BUSINESS COMMUNITY Matt Wood of Pelham Barbers and Julia Clark of Haven Therapies have gone into business together and wish to thank the businesses of Seaford that offered huge support.

to Simon of Blainies, with whom he worked until he was able to open his new Barbers.

Back in March all the businesses in Talland Parade were ordered to close due to movement in our now infamous scaffolding, as a result of Storm Eunice. This was devastating for all the businesses, but out of a dreadful situation, two individuals found new premises and have opened recently. Matt would like to thank both Jason’s Barbers for their offer of chairs as soon as the shops were shut and also Photos from top: Inside Pelham Barbers; Matt Wood and Julia Clark outside their new premises in Pelham Yard; Haven Therapies treatment room and waiting room.

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It wasn’t so straight forward for Julia’s clinic, Haven Therapies, as a number of therapists were involved.

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Seaford Tapping & Reiki Tapping

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Based on acupuncture, it uses a system of tapping on meridian points, to release emotional and psychological blocks that are held in the body.

When our life force energy is low, we are more likely to get sick and feel stressed.

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It can help with: l Anxiety l Depression l Body issues l Relationship issues l Major life events This body-psychology technique is a way to release past / present issues and emotions so you can move on with your life. Tapping is also a self help tool. Once learned with a practitioner, you can use it on yourself whenever you need.

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When our life force energy is strong, we are more capable of feeling vibrant, happy and healthy. Reiki is: l Simple l Natural l Safe It treats the whole person: Mind, Body and Spirit.

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NOVEMBER ‘TIME TO REST’ As the crisp mornings are upon us, November is a time to rest and reflect, and gather energy for when the light returns in spring. As autumn let’s go and leaves turn to a gorgeous array of yellows, oranges and reds November is a time to allow yourself to rest and enjoy the harvest many gardens have provided. It’s a time when the earth rests and retreats before the cycle of life begins again. It’s time to slow down and do the final jobs in the garden before snuggling down as December and Christmas approaches, a time to holistically look after yourself. The deciduous trees have become dormant, saving their energy for spring, but instead of sweeping up these leaves and taking them as waste, they are an excellent source to condition your soil. By piling them up in a corner and letting them slowly decompose for spring you are generating a great additive to soil that stops a valuable resource from reaching landfill. It also allows a home for our much-depleted insect population. It is also a great time to chop and drop – most green leaf (apart from bindweed) can simply be chopped where it is and left around your plant as mulch. Mulching your trees and plants is also crucial in looking after them throughout the winter and preventing unwanted growth come springtime. It ends up enriching the soil, provides a protective covering, prevents evaporation and erosion of our precious soils. Mulch can be straw, hay, forage chopped from your garden, wood shavings and shredded hardwood. Just as we make time for our earth and plants to rest, then it is also important to make time for ourselves to rest. Autumn with its harvest follows busy summer months collecting and storing the fruits of our labours. Just as the earth rests in winter then so should we. For centuries winter was the time of deep rest – hundreds of years ago time spent with community sharing stories around the fire, weaving tales whilst making traditional crafts. In our modern day and with the pressures of everyday living increasing then we must look to

community and family to nest with, eat food with and share stories, dreams and ambitions. With our current government doing little to ensure our needs are met, it’s time to look to community and within ourselves to find warmth, food and understanding. Locally we are blessed with amazing community groups, all providing food and a space in which we can grow. Find a local group/place that will help you during the dark nights and cold days, where you can go and be heard and feel warmth in your heart. Join a group, get involved, it’s good for the soul when we give, as we always receive far more than we have given. And the winter evenings don’t seem so long when we have been occupied in the day. It’s a time to nourish our souls and bodies with community, relaxation and reflection. Time to make plans for the new year, what do we want to grow, in ourselves, our community and our garden. Winter is a time for rest and renewal, much like natures cycles and patterns. We seem to think we must be productive all the time, our culture thrives on the need to work hard at all costs, yet this is exhausting and counterproductive. In looking to nature, we see this period of hibernation essential for productivity come spring. So get out and enjoy the light in the day to boost your mental wellbeing and curl up and look after yourself in the dark evenings and rest. It’s time to take responsibility for our own wellbeing, look to nature and rest with her. Miriam Thundercliffe

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THE FLINT STREET NATIVITY For their next production Meeching Amateur Dramatics will be performing The Flint Street Nativity. Mrs Horrocks’ class of seven-year-olds (all played by adults) is about to perform their nativity play. Squabbles and bickering ensue in a fantastic and poignant comedy that will ignite your childhood memories. Flint Street Nativity is a warm, witty, funny play, with songs with original lyrics set to the tunes of well-known Christmas carols. The show will be performed at Meeching Hall, Fort Road, Newhaven BN9 9QQ on 26th – 28th January 2023 at 7.30pm and 29th January 2023 at 2.30pm. Tickets available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre; 37 Church Street, Seaford. Tel 01323 897 426 or visit: www.madtheatre.org online. Please recycle this magazine when you have finished with it.

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UPCOMING CORELLI ENSEMBLE CONCERTS If you didn’t manage to get along to the Corelli Ensemble concert in Seaford on 23rd October, all is not lost! You will have another opportunity to hear Dvorak’s sublime Serenade for Strings, the wonderful oboist, Owen Denis perform Paul Lewis Concertino for Oboe and Strings, and beautiful music by Bach, because the Corelli Ensemble will play a repeat of the October programme in St Pancras Church, Lewes on Sunday 13th November at 4.30pm. Looking ahead to Christmas…On Sunday 11th December at 4pm in Seaford Baptist Church there will be a festive Corelli Ensemble concert featuring the harpist, Alex Rider, who will play Vaughan Williams’ Five Variants on Dives and Lazarus, plus the very first performance of Seaford Sketches by Paul Lewis. The programme will also include Corelli’s Christmas Concerto, and Martin Neil’s Christmas Carol Suite. So do come along and enter into the spirit of Christmas with the Corelli Ensemble!

After the concert, members of the audience are warmly invited to join the performers for tea and mince pies. Adults £15, Children £5. Tickets available to book online from Eventbrite.co.uk. Also from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, Church Street, Seaford.

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SEAFORD AFTERNOON FLOWER CLUB At our meeting this month on Thursday 17th November Lucinda Knapman will be demonstrating Thinking of Christmas. We are looking forward to welcoming Lucinda and getting some inspiring ideas for Christmas décor. Our competition is entitled Flowers in a Box, and we have no doubt that our members will have some interesting designs on display.

form a purely horizontal pattern creating a cobblestone effect. Some beautiful and interesting designs were produced and everyone enjoyed the afternoon. Our competition was entitled Autumn Harvest, and once again, our members had been busy creating some inspiring designs using autumn colours and fruits. Looking ahead, on 15th December we will be having an in-house demonstration by members on the theme: Switch on the Christmas Lights. The competition is entitled A Christmas Carol.

Our September meeting took the form of a workshop and members were shown how to create a pave design. Pave is the French word for a paved surface – originally referring to a cobblestone street. The original definition was a style where the plants are massed to

We meet at the Baptist Church Hall in Belgrave Road, Seaford, BN25 2EE on the third Thursday of each month (except January) at 1.30pm Our fees for this year are £45 and visitors are always very welcome at £7.50 on the door, which includes refreshments. Contact Mary Morris on 01323 893899 or Sue Ward on 01323 894848 for further details.

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Seaford u3a News

The u3a is in full swing now, with members able to enjoy groups either in members’ houses or in larger venues, outings, talks at the Downs and pub lunches which take place once a month. One of the groups which has attracted several members is entitled ‘Climate Change – where do we go from here?’ This follows on from the Climate Change course run by the same group leader last year when the basic science of climate change was discussed. Participating members discussed Technological solutions, Citizen Power with particular reference to the UK Climate Assembly, Education and Consent and then finally Climate Change diplomacy. Some useful videos were used to stimulate discussion and introduce new ideas. Seaford u3a’s group was timed to lead up to COP27, the 27th United Nations sponsored Conference of the Parties (COPs) due to start on 7th November in Egypt. These yearly meetings, involving 197 countries, aim to reach agreement to limit the rise in global temperatures to no more than 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.

By contrast, some u3a members enjoyed an outing to Buckingham Palace just three days before the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth ll. The outings organiser describes being mesmerized by the grandeur of the State Rooms, the jewellery collection of fabulous tiaras, necklaces and bracelets and the numerous priceless paintings, ornaments and furniture. They saw paintings by Vermeer, Canaletto, Rembrandt and a host of other famous artists. They walked round the gardens and found the whole visit a memorable experience. The u3a really does have something for everyone. If it doesn’t, by any chance, then it is quite possible that a member will start something. There are new groups in the offing – possibly one on British Sign Language, certainly a new Art Group and maybe others to follow. New talks follow, some at the Tea Parties which have started again and one group of talks on India. For all these activities, except for the coffee mornings, membership is necessary at a cost of £10 per year. There is usually a small extra charge for talks and groups held in hired venues to cover costs. For more information about Seaford u3a see the website www.u3asites.org.uk/seaford. To find out about membership email seafordu3a@gmail.com, sending your postal address for a welcome pack. Photo: Buckingham Palace from the gardens.

Nationally the u3a, under the guidance of the National Subject Advisor and her team has taken a major step forward in the last few months with the creation of a u3a Climate Change Toolkit. U3. Around the country, u3a have contributed expertise, knowledge and recommendations. The web site is available to all at u3asites.org.uk/climate-change/home and the Resources page is a treasure trove of information about climate change. More than 100 local u3as around the country are members of the National u3a’s Climate Change Network, including Seaford u3a.

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Seaford u3a’s monthly coffee morning continues to be as popular as ever. This month it will be on Wednesday 16th November from 10am to noon at the Con Club, Crouch Lane, Seaford. This is a free event and attendees will be able to enjoy light refreshments as well as some good chatter. Coffee mornings are open to non-members who are interested in joining our u3a, as well as members, so just come along and join in – no need to book.

What’s On in November? Tuesday 1st Walk & Talk at the Downs

The Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road

10am Drop in and find out about the Growing Project, a community garden and orchard being planned at the Downs. Email: friendsofsuttondowns@gmail. com www.seafuture.org/ friends-of-sutton-downs

Seaford Head Probus Club Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road 12.30pm Lunch and guest speaker. For further information, please contact Mike by phone or email. Tel: 01323 894893 Email: mjcstaples@gmail.com

Seaford Natural History Society St Luke’s Church Centre, Walmer Road

2.15pm ‘The Kelp Project’, talk by Sarah Ward on Sussex Wildlife Trust’s Living Seas project. Non-members £3. Membership enquiries, email: richardmongar@ btinternet.com www. seafordnaturalhistory.org.uk

Tues 1st – Mon 28th Uno22 Eleven: Uno is One Gallery Uno, 14 High Street

10am - 4pm (Mon - Sat), 11am - 2pm (Weds), closed Sun A selection of art, craft and design to celebrate the gallery’s first birthday. Email: info@galleryunoseaford.co.uk Instagram: @unoseaford

Weds 2nd – Sun 6th Last Minute Artists: ‘...and the wee donkey’ Crypt Gallery, 23 Church St 10am - 4pm A pre-Christmas arts and crafts show. Free entry.

Thursday 3rd Seaford Community Cinema

Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane

7pm NT Live: Jack Absolute Flies Again (cert. TBC). Tickets online or from Seaford Tourist Information Centre. wwwseafordcinema.org

Friday 4th Hearing Aid Batteries and Hearing Loss Advice St James’ Trust, 11 Blatchington Road BN25 2AB

10am - 12 noon Come and meet your local friendly team from East Sussex Hearing. Bring your brown NHS record book. 01323 722505 mail@eshrc.org www.eshrc.org

Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club St James’ Trust, 11 Blatchington Road

2pm Monthly social meeting. Visitors welcome. Transport available if required. Tel: 01323 895216. Email: white-c7@sky.com

Heartsease

Seaford Baptist Church Church, Belgrave Road 2.30pm A group for bereaved people, and anyone who’s alone and would enjoy some social interaction. Includes speakers, entertainment etc and refreshments. For further information contact John and Jill Hughes, tel: 01323 898678.

Seaford Community Cinema

Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane

7.30pm Phantom of the Open (12A). Tickets online or from Seaford Tourist Info Centre. wwwseafordcinema.org

Sunday 6th Jazz Lunch

The Star, High Street, Alfriston

12.30pm Neal Richardson Duo feat. Miles Danso (double bass). Tel: 01323 870495

Seaford Music Society Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road

3pm Philippa Davies and Friends. Music by Haydn, Weber, Villa-Lobos and Paul Reade. Tickets £17 for non-members, under 26s free. Email: treasurer@ seafordmusicsociety.com www.seafordmusicsociety.com

Tuesday 8th The Probus Club of Seaford

Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road 12 noon for 12.45pm Members meet for a chat, a two-course meal and a speaker. For further details, please contact the Secretary, Gavin. Tel: 01323 893760.

Quiz Night

The Old Plough, Church Street 7.30pm A fun night of trivia, raising funds for The Youth Counselling Project. No need to book. Entry £5 donation. Raffle £2 per strip.

Wednesday 9th Splash Point Jazz

The View, Seaford Head Golf Club, BN25 4JS

7pm The Neal Richardson Trio with Mark Bassey (trombone). Tickets £15, on the door or at wegottickets.com/ splashpointjazz. www.splashpointjazz.com Facebook @splashpointjazz The View. Tel: 01323 890139.

Seaford Stamp & Postcard Club

Seaford Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane

7.15pm for 7.30pm Members night. All stamp and postcard collectors welcome. Tel: 01323 492433. www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/sspc

Thursday 10th Big Sparks!

Floral Hall, Winter Garden Centre, Compton Street, Eastbourne

2pm - 6pm An event to uncover, celebrate, inspire, showcase and learn about the amazing things that communities are doing in East Sussex. Free. www.eventbrite.co.uk

Thurs 10th – Sunday 13th Seaford Arts & Crafts Group Christmas Fair Crypt Gallery, 23 Church St

10.30am – 4.30pm Hand crafted gifts from local makers and artists – jewellery, fashion, ceramics, candles, paintings, textiles, stained glass, Christmas decorations, greetings cards and much more.

Friday 11th Seaford Museum & Heritage Society

Seaford Little Theatre, Steyne Road

2.30pm ‘Guests of the Nation’, talk by Dr Sally White on what happened when the nation accepted 250,000 refugees in 1914. Admission £5/£3 Museum members. www.seafordmuseum.co.uk

Seaford Community Cinema

Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane

7.30pm Operation Mincemeat (12). Tickets online or from Seaford Tourist Information Centre. wwwseafordcinema.org

Saturday 12th Arts@St Andrew’s

St Andrew’s Church, Bishopstone, BN25 2UD 2.30pm A medieval musical journey presented by Leah Stuttard, bray harp and voice. Followed by refreshments in the village hall. Proceeds to St Andrew’s Church. Tickets £8, available from Angie’s Newsagents, Claremont Road, or tel: United Benefice Office 01323 899054.

Sunday 13th Corelli Ensemble

St Pancras Church, Irelands Lane, Lewes

4.30pm Music for oboe and strings, featuring oboist Owen Dennis. Bach, Paul Lewis and Dvorak. Repeat of the programme performed in Seaford on 23rd October. Tickets £15 adults/£5 children. www.eventbrite.co.uk www.corelliensemble.co.uk

Tuesday 15th Seaford Natural History Society St Luke’s Church Centre, Walmer Road

2.15pm ‘Shetland’, talk by Matt Eade on ecology and conservation issues. Non-members £3. Membership enquiries, email: richardmongar@ btinternet.com www. seafordnaturalhistory.org.uk

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Wednesday 16th Seaford U3A Coffee Morning

and Christmas raffle. Entry 50p, incl. tea or coffee. www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/nt

10am - 12 noon Free entry. Open to members and non-members interested in joining. No need to book.

Seaford Library, 15-17 Sutton Park Road

Constitutional Club, Crouch Ln

National Trust Seaford Association (NTSA)

Constitutional Club, Crouch Ln 2.30pm AGM, plus ‘Pevensey Castle’, talk by James Dickinson. New members (including non-NT members) most welcome. www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/nt

Thursday 17th Seaford Afternoon Flower Club

Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road

1.30 - 3.30pm ‘Thinking of Christmas’, demonstration by Lucinda Knapman. Competition ‘Flowers in a Box’. Membership £45 per year, visitors £7.50 on the door. Tel: Mary 01323 893899 or Sue 01323 894848.

Friday 18th Hearing Aid Maintenance, Batteries and Hearing Loss Advice St James’ Trust, 11 Blatchington Road BN25 2AB

10am - 12 noon Come and meet your local friendly team from East Sussex Hearing. Bring your brown NHS record book. 01323 722505 mail@eshrc.org www.eshrc.org

Day of Games

10.30am - 12.30pm Open Games session – drop in and play a selection of favourite games. All ages welcome. 1pm - 3pm Bella Learning – educational games for primary aged children and can be continued at home. No need to book.

Charity Concert for St Cecilia’s Day

St Leonard’s Church, Church St 1pm Lips Wind Quintet. In aid of Christian Aid. Free entry with a retiring collection.

Cushion the Blow

Sutton Barn Community Club, Sutton Corner BN25 4QW 7pm, starts 7:30pm Nigel Goss presents his band performing his folky, rocky, humorous and bittersweet songs. £8 at the door or £7.10p + booking fee. https:// www.wegottickets.com/ event/559221/

Sunday 20th Seven Sisters Lace Society WI Hall, Claremont Road

10am - 4pm A small, friendly group who meet on the 3rd Sunday of alternate months, primarily making bobbin lace but other types catered for. Beginners welcome, tuition provided. Tel: Sue Brooks 07941 327409

Seaford Community Cinema

Autumn Fair

7.30pm La Belle Époque (15). Tickets online or from Seaford Tourist Information Centre. wwwseafordcinema.org

10.30am - 3.30pm In aid of the children of Madagascar. Stalls include raffle, cakes, jam, tombola, Christmas decorations, wooden items, knitted pieces, refreshments and soup. All welcome.

Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane

Saturday 19th National Trust Seaford Association (NTSA) Autumn Fair Cross Way Church, Clinton Place

10am - 12 noon Various stalls, including cakes, books, puzzles, gifts, bric-a-brac

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St Thomas More’s Church Hall, Sutton Road

Tuesday 22nd Climate Café

The SEA Hub, 4 Clinton Place 6pm - 7.30pm Share your thoughts and feelings about the climate and ecological emergency, supported by

a skilled facilitator. Free, all welcome. Tea, coffee and cake provided. Tel: 01323 891097 Email: groupwork@bodyspace. co.uk

email: richardmongar@ btinternet.com www. seafordnaturalhistory.org.uk

Tues 22nd – Mon 28th Brasspoint

St Luke’s Church, Walmer Rd

Crypt Gallery, 23 Church St

Time TBC Show by Brasspoint School of Visual Arts. www.brasspointsva.com

Thursday 24th The Mystery of the Trinity

St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Rd

7pm Seminar held by the Rev Arwen Folkes, offered in person and online. Suggested donation £5 for those who wish to contribute. For further details tel: 01323 899054, email: officeebb.benefice@ gmail.com

Friday 25th Seaford Community Cinema

Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane

7.30pm Everything Everywhere All at Once (15). Tickets online or from Seaford Tourist Information Centre. wwwseafordcinema.org

Saturday 26th Repair Café Seaford

Mercread Centre, Mercread Rd 12 noon Community lunch 1pm - 3.30pm Bring your broken items from home for repair with the help of specialist volunteers. Tea, coffee and cake while you wait for your item to be seen. www.seafordrepaircafe.co.uk

Seaford Choral Society

St Leonard’s Church, Church St 7.30pm Brahms’ German Requiem with two piano accompaniment. Tickets £10, children free. www.seaford-choral-society. com

Tuesday 29th Seaford Natural History Society St Luke’s Church Centre, Walmer Road

2.15pm ‘Our Natural Heritage’, talk by David Phillips on policies in place to protect our wildlife. Non-members £3. Membership enquiries,

Seaford Horticultural Society

7pm AGM and awards evening. www.seafordhorti.com

Coming Up Fri 2nd Dec – Sat 10th Dec Season’s Greetings Seaford Little Theatre, Steyne Road

7.45pm (Fri 2nd, Mon 5th-Sat 10th, not Weds), 2.30pm (Sat 3rd only) Tickets £9 tiered, £8 level. Available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church St, or online. www.ticketsource.co.uk www.seafordlittletheatre.co.uk

Saturday 3rd December Open Church Café

St Leonard’s Church, Church St 10am - 3pm Free refreshments, craft for kids. All welcome. www.seafordparish.org.uk

Cats Protection Lewes, Seaford & District Branch Christmas Bazaar Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd 2pm - 4pm A variety of stalls and refreshments.

Brighton Male Voice Choir Cross Way Church, Clinton Place

7pm Christmas concert. www.brightonmalevoicechoir. co.uk

Lo Polidoro

Alfriston War Memorial Hall, The Tye, Alfriston

7pm French-themed music and singing, presented by Alfriston and Cuckmere Valley Twinning Association. Tickets £12. For details, tel: Michael 07975 913379, email: michaeleija@ hotmail.com

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What’s On Weekly? Arts and Crafts Drawing Workshops

Paradise Park, Avis Rd, Newhaven BN9 0DH

Last Monday of the month 10am - 12 noon £15 per session. Contact Lesley Harvey: 07722 236741.

East Sussex Moviemakers

St Luke’s Church, Rattle Road, Stone Cross

1st and 3rd Weds of the month, 7pm - 9pm A friendly club with members assisting those new to film making. Anyone with an interest in watching quality amateur films or helping with the tasks in film making is welcome to join. For details, tel Val MacManus: 07590 904778. www. eastsussexmoviemakers.com

Jewellery & Creative Metal Classes Seaford

Mon, Tues & Weds 10.15am - 1.15pm £240 per term. Beginners, intermediate and advanced students welcome: Tel Amanda: 01323 873313. Email: amandazoejewellery@ yahoo.com

Knit and Craft

Chyngton Methodist Church, Millberg Rd, Seaford

Thursdays 2pm - 4pm For more details please phone Viola on 01323 890271.

Linocut Printmaking

Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven

Mondays 2pm - 4pm (from 8th October) All equipment provided. Beginners welcome. £10 per session. To book a place, tel: Sally Jennings 07876 666784. Email: jennings.sally@gmail.com

Meridian Lacemakers

Denton Island Community Centre, Newhaven

3rd Saturday of the month 10am - 3.30pm A friendly group for lacemaking in all its forms. We welcome anyone with an interest in tatting, crochet, knitting or cross-stitch. Bring your own lunch and a mug for tea or coffee. Beginners

welcome, first visit free. Tel: Gail Ball 01323 730552.

Pottery Workshop

Brasspoint School of Visual Arts, 84 Sutton Road

Mon: 6pm - 8pm and Thurs: 10am - 12 noon Classes suitable for complete beginners, as well as those looking to develop their skills. 12-week course. www.brasspointsva.com

Robinson House Studio Furniture School

Unit E1 Eastside Business Park, Beach Road, Newhaven Furniture design and makers’ course with Jan, May and Sept intakes, and short courses in woodworking. Tel: 01273 513611 Email: info@marcfish.co.uk

Seaford Afternoon Flower Club

Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road

3rd Thursday of the month (except Jan) 1.30pm - 3.30pm Membership £45 per year, visitors £7.50. Tel: Mary 01323 893899 or Sue 01323 894848.

Seaford Art Club

The Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road

Fridays 2pm - 4pm New members always welcome, although we currently have a waiting list. Please note, not suitable for beginners. Further details and a contact form are available on our website: www. seafordartclub.weebly.com

Seaford Evening Flower Club

The Flint Barn (Downs 60+ Club), Sutton Corner, Seaford

First Thursday of the month (except August) 7pm New members very welcome. Tel: 01323 896567.

Seaford Photographic Society

Seaford Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane, Seaford BN25 1PU 1st & 3rd Friday of the month in person, every other Friday online, 7pm for 7.45pm Friendly club for all age groups and abilities. Chat

about photography, lectures, talks and competitions. Visit www.seafordps.org and get in touch via the ‘contact’ button.

Wood Creatives

Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven

Mon, Weds & Thurs 9.30am - 3.30pm Evenings and weekends from autumn Beginners and experienced carvers, turners and wood workers of every kind are welcome to our fully-equipped workshop. Tel: Joe 07768 331038 Email: enquiries@ woodcreatives.co.uk www.woodcreatives.co.uk

Children

East Sussex Libraries

Seaford Library, 15-17 Sutton Park Road, Seaford Various dates from 26th July – 16th August There are lots of fun activities for children at Seaford Library this summer including animation workshops, crafts, games and more! Visit eastsussex.gov.uk/libraryevents or pop into the library for more information.

Scallywags

Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road

Fridays in term-time 9.30am-11am Established playgroup for whole pre-school age. Toys, games, songs, refreshments. £1 per parent/carer. Staffed by DBS volunteers. Just turn up!

Seaford Youth Drama Group

Life Church, 12 Steyne Road

Mondays 5pm onwards For children from age 7. With qualified and experienced ex-professional actress/teacher Chris Stanley. Tel: 01323 892023

Streetfunk

Common Room, 2 Old Tree Parade

Wednesdays 4pm-5pm (Beginners, 6-8 yrs), 5pm -6pm (Intermediate, 9-13 yrs) Streetdance and Hip Hop dance classes. Email: info@ streetfunk.co.uk www.streetfunk.co.uk

Clubs/ Organisations Bereaved by Suicide Support: East Sussex

Assistance for those bereaved by suicide. Support is faceto-face, via the telephone or Zoom. Also support groups meeting others who have been through similar experiences. Contact 07542 305419 or email Kellie.leyton@ sussexcommunity.org.uk

Blue Van Veterans’ Breakfast Club

Seaford Town Football Club, The Crouch, Bramber Lane BN25 1TL

Second Sunday of the month 9am - 11am Cooked breakfast, tea, coffee and soft drinks. £6 per head. WWII veterans free. Tel: 07754 147778 or 01323 890211. email: edafvbc.sf@yahoo.com www.bluevandropin.co.uk.

Fibro, ME,CFS and Long Covid Friendship and Wellbeing Group Anzac Room, Meridian Centre, Peacehaven

Fourth Tuesday of the month 12 noon - 2pm For more information, tel Sue: 07799 170820 or Val: 07747 305666.

Greenhavens Network

For more information email: contact@greenhavens.network or Facebook: Greenhavens Network.

Just Friends

The Newhaven Day Club, West Quay, Newhaven 1st & 3rd Monday of the month 10am - 12 noon, 2nd Mon walking group, 4th Mon lunch group Weekly and monthly social meetings including coffee mornings, walking groups, steam train excursions, heritage sites, tea parties, wine tasting and lunches. Tel: 01323 725882 www.just-friends.uk

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Lip Reading Classes

Sutton Barn Club (previously 60+ Club), Old Flint Barn, Sutton Corner

Tues: 10am (new term starts 6th Sept) Sign language is also included in the lessons. £5 per week. Phone Jayne on 01323 655957 or email: enya1.marsh@gmail. com

Martello Rotary Seaford

0345 6080 196. www.new. eastsussex.gov.uk/libraries

Seaford Women’s Institute

Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes

First Wednesday of the month, 1.30 - 3.30pm Craft & Chat. Second Wednesday of the month, 2pm Main meeting. Third Wednesday of the month, 2pm Master Class. Fourth Wednesday of the month, 1 - 2pm Walking group. Email: seafordwisecretary@ gmail.com

RAFA Club, Wish Road, Eastbourne

Third Wednesday of the month 8pm Pride of Eastbourne lodge monthly meeting. Tel: Lawrence Steer 07369 254437. Email: lawrence1860@gmail.com

For more information email: contact@martellorotary.org.uk or visit www.rotary-ribi.org

Seaford Bridge Club

National Trust Seaford Association (NTSA)

Mon: 1.30pm - 4.30pm Weds: 6.30pm - 9.30pm Online Fri: 7pm - 9.30pm For more details or to arrange a visit, contact John Gillespie, Club Secretary, tel: 01323 893626, email: gillespiejohn6@ gmail.com, or Pam Pelling, Chair, tel: 07834 833561, email: pampelling@hotmail.com

Seaford Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane

Third Wednesday of the month 2.30pm Talks from Oct to March (no meeting in December), outings from spring to autumn, plus other social and fundraising events. New members (including non-NT members) welcome. For further info tel: 07989 077079, email: membershipntsa@gmail.com www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/nt

Newhaven & District Model Railway Club

Norton Road, Newhaven

Wednesday: 7.30pm - 10pm A friendly club with tea and a chat. Tel: 07715 993675 Email: newhavendmrc@gmail. com

Newhaven, Peacehaven & Seaford Lions Club

For more information visit www.npslions.co.uk or email: lionpresident@npslions.co.uk. Tel: 0345 8335981. Facebook: @NPSLions

Parents in Mind

St Thomas More Church Hall, 54 Sutton Road

Seaford Museum and Heritage Society The Esplanade, Seaford

Sat and Sun 11am - 4pm, Weds 2 - 4pm We welcome visitors to our Tardis-like Museum displaying history from the Stone Age to the present day. Tel: 01323 898222. www.seafordmuseum.co.uk Facebook: Seaford Museum.

Seaford Rotary

New members welcome. For more information contact via: www.seafordrotary.org.uk/ contact.php

Seaford Stroke & Caring Club St James’ Trust, 11 Blatchington Road

Are you pregnant or a new mum and feeling low, anxious, alone? Talk and support, parent to parent. For information, text/tel Aiste: 07858 363471 Email: parentsinmind.es@nct. org.uk

Alternate Mondays A friendly club for those who have suffered a stroke or are otherwise physically impaired. Companions welcome. Light entertainment, talks, bingo and tea and cakes. Tel Jeff: 01323 894060 jeffreyinnis@btinternet.com

Reading Friends

Seaford u3a

Seaford

Seaford Library, 15-17 Sutton Park Road Thursday: 11.30am - 12.30pm Weekly drop-in for friendship, stories and activities around books and reading. Tel:

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Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd

Seahaven Afternoon Trefoil Guild

St Thomas More Church Hall, Sutton Park Road First Tuesday of the month, 1.45-3.45pm Part of Girlguiding UK. New members welcome. Tel: 01323 894454.

Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club

St James’ Trust, 11 Blatchington Road BN25 2AB First Friday of the month, 2 - 4pm Guest speakers and other activities, tea, biscuits, raffle. New members always welcome. Tel: 01323 895216 or email: white-c7@sky.com

Sutton Barn Community Club

Old Flint Barn, Sutton Corner Daily, 9am - 4pm For ages 40+. 12-month membership includes free activities. (Formerly Downs 60+ Club.) Tel: 07813 071590 Email: jamsuttonbarn@gmail. com

Trees for Seaford

For more information visit: www.treesforseaford. wordpress.com/Facebook: treesforseaford or email: treesforseaford@gmail.com

Waves Family Support 8 Church Street

Tues - Thurs 9.30am - 12.30pm Weekly drop-in for parents and children 0-4 years. Tues: toys and craft activities; Weds: sensory play; Thurs: play. Tel: 01323 873797 www.wavesseaford.org.uk

Community Cross Way Church

Clinton Place, Seaford BN25 1NP

Sundays, 10.30am Everyone welcome to join in worship on Sundays. Tel: 01323 894687 Email: cross waychurchseaford@gmail.com www.crosswaychurchseaford.org

East Dean Village Market

East Dean Village Hall, BN20 0DJ Wednesdays, 10am - 1pm Craft, artisan, food and more stalls, outside and inside. Free parking. For info, email: mirandabearns@aol.co.uk Facebook: East Dean Village Market

Friends of Tide Mills

Tide Mills near Seaford and Bishopstone Third Sunday of the month 9am - 11am Meet at beach end of old village road. Help us care for this special place. Email: brianjimskinner@gmail.com

Indoor Craft & Gift Market Crossway Church (formerly the Clinton Centre)

Thursdays 10am – 2pm Local crafts for sale plus café with affordable tea and cake. www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=100057586182675

Seaford Allotments Sutton Drove, Seaford

For more information, contact sec.seaford.allot@gmail.com The waiting list for allotments is closed at present.

Seaford Baptist Church Belgrave Rd BN25 2EE

Sundays 10.15am Please join us for our service, also available on YouTube. Tel 01323 896009 for updates on children’s Sunday morning activities.

Seaford Beach Clean

Martello Tower and The Buckle end of beach First Sunday of the month Gloves, bags and litter pickers provided, BYO bucket. Accompanied children and dogs welcome. Email: plasticfreeseaford@gmail.com

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Seaford Community Garden

Crouch Gardens next to the Peace Garden

Weds 9.30am - 12.30pm Sat 10am - 12 noon (July to Sept only) Garden open, plants and produce for sale. All welcome. www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/scg

Seaford Community Tea Room

Seaford Old Town Hall, Church Street Mon - Sat 10am - 1pm New customers welcome to enjoy tea, coffee and cake. We are now open until 1pm on Saturday.

Seaford Environmental Alliance

Climate Hub, 4 Clinton Place

Climate Hub: 9am - 12 noon (Thurs, Fri), 10am - 1pm (Sat) SEA is working to tackle the climate and ecological emergency. The SEA Community Fridge operates from the Hub to pass on surplus food and reduce food waste. Email: hello@seafuture. org www.seafuture.org/ the-sea-climate-hub

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. Details at www.nwr.org.uk or email us at: nwrmemberseaford@ btinternet.com

Seaford Town Market Church Street

Second & fourth Saturday of the month 10am - 3pm Local foods, producers, makers, crafts, artisan and much more. Email: mirandamarket73@ yahoo.com

St Leonard’s & St Luke’s

St Leonard’s, Church Sreet; St Luke’s, Walmer Rd

For details of all our services and events, please visit our website. www.seafordparish.org.uk

The Group Social Group

John Harvey Tavern, Bear Yard, Cliff High Street, Lewes Fourth Thursday of the month, 7pm A social group for unattached men and women over 55 years old. www.thegroup. org.uk

Music

Concentus Choir

Willingdon Community School, Broad Road, Eastbourne BN20 9QX Mondays 7.15pm No need to read music to join this friendly choir – regularly sings in Seaford. Tel: 07920 430162 or 07789 343514. www.concentus-sings.com

Lifesong Creative Arts Club

Seaford Little Theatre, Steyne Road Various days/times Children’s music workshops, dance, drumming, art and song workshops for all ages. For more details visit: www. seaford-choral-society.com

Seaford Choral Society Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road

Mondays 7.15pm For more details visit: www. seaford-choral-society.com

Seaford Handbell Ringers St James’ Trust, 11 Blatchington Road

Wednesdays 10am - 12 noon For more details tel Margaret Hopkins: 01323 325305. New members very welcome. Wednesdays 1.30pm – 3.30pm For more details tel Jo Tigg 01323 893878. New members very welcome.

Seaford Musicians

Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road

Fridays 10am - 12 noon until 11th November, restarts 20th Jan 2023 Orchestra open to ALL instruments and ALL abilities, with enjoyment the keynote. For further details, email: pat@ pwhiteseaford.co.uk or tel: 01323 897360.

Seaford Silver Band

Seaford Head School, Steyne Rd Wednesdays 8pm - 10pm New members welcome, all levels of music. Tel: 07909 913077 www.seafordsilverband.co.uk

Seaford Sings

Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Thurs 7.30pm - 9pm Come and sing a huge range of music, no audition necessary. Have fun and raise money for Cancer Research UK. For information, contact Martin: Tel: 07925 548217 Email: Martinneill139gmail.com

Singing for Fun

Beautiful Yoga with Kelly Burns Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Weds 6.30 - 9.30pm

St James’ Trust Community Centre, 11 Blatchington Road Fridays 9.30 - 10.30am Full library of recorded classes available to do in your own home. A blend of flowing and still postures to build strength and flexibility. All abilities welcome. Tel: 07828 829965. Email: contactkellyburns@gmail. com www.facebook.com/ beautifulyogawithkellyburns

Bishopstone Table Tennis Club

Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road

Bishopstone Village Hall, behind St Andrew’s Church, Bishopstone Rd, Bishopstone

Sutton Barn Choir

Crouch Bowling Club

Wednesdays 10.30am - 11.30am Singers over 40 years age welcome. Pop music 1920s to present day. No need to read music. Membership included in annual Sutton Barn Community Club fee. Tel: 01323 899778 Facebook: Sutton Barn Choir

A friendly bowls club open to all age groups. Bowling outdoors April to September, free coaching available. Indoor short mat bowls and skittles between October and April. Social events throughout the year. Tel: 07736 750126 Email: secbowls@gmail.com www.crouchbowling clubseaford.co.uk

Weds 11am - 12 noon Thurs 7pm - 8pm For adults of all ages and abilities. No need to read music. £6 on the door. Tel: 01323 365495 or 07799 818590. Email: sallyann@ crystalclearaudio.co.uk

Old Flint Barn, Sutton Corner

Sport/Dance/ Health

1-2-3 Walks/East Sussex Health Walks

Salts Café, 14 Marine Parade Tuesdays 10am One-hour walk led by trained community volunteers. Free to join, no need to book.

Beachy Head Ramblers Local area

Mostly Wednesdays or Sundays Make new friends and get plenty of exercise. We also have regular social events, walking holidays and weekends away. Email: admin@ beachyheadramblers.com www.beachyheadramblers.com

Mon & Fri: 7.30pm A friendly group pleased to welcome new members. The emphasis is mainly social, although we do enter two teams in the Eastbourne League in winter. Tel: David 01323 891534.

Crouch Gardens, East Street

Cycle Seahaven Various locations

Rides for MTB and road riders of all levels of fitness and experience. For more information visit www.cycleseahaven.org.uk

Freeflowyoga

Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd Mon 6.30pm - 7.45pm Weds 10am - 11.30am, 7.30pm - 8.45pm

Bishopstone Village Hall

Thurs 7pm - 8pm Gentle hatha yoga. Suitable for all ages and abilities. Tel: 07515 961327 Email: Theresesaunders7@aol.com Facebook/Freeflowyoga

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Guided Meditations for Wellbeing Seaford

Mon 10.30am - 12 noon Tues 7pm - 8.30pm Relaxing and restoring your body and mind. Also available: 1 to 1 meditation, Reiki, Indian head massage. Tel Ann: 07989 294445.

In Balance Yoga

www.in-balance.org.uk Online – Thurs 10am - 11.15am

WI Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road

Fri 10am - 11.15am All abilities/ages welcome. Hatha yoga classes connecting the breath with movement for a mindful practice. Private 1 to 1 yoga and massage. Tel: 07444 549859. Email: inbalancesussex@gmail.com

Louise’s Exercise Classes Mercread Youth Centre, Mercread Rd, Seaford

Tues & Thurs: 10am Fitness: high energy dance-style class. 2pm Golden Girls: less energetic dance-style class with music from the 60s and 70s.

Church Hall, Bramber Ave, Peacehaven

Weds 2.30pm Golden Girls (see above). All classes £5 each or £20 for 5. Tel: 07786 425758. johnlouisecave@gmail.com www.louisecavefitness.co.uk

Newhaven Gig Rowing Club Newhaven Marina, Yacht Harbour BN9 9BY

NGRC is a charity rowing club inclusive to all from the ages of 11 to 75+. If you are interested in learning to row please visit https:// ngrc.co.uk for more info. NGRC ask that a health questionnaire is completed in advance for safety reasons. Your maiden voyage session is approx. 90 mins. Only £5. Each row after is then £3. For more information email: membership@ngrc.co.uk

Penny’s Yoga Seaford

Accessible yoga (suits older people), prenatal & post natal yoga, baby yoga, vinyasa flow, restorative and chair yoga.

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Baby massage. Tel: 07944 416572. Email: penny@ yogaforallherts.com www.yogaforallherts.com

Pilates & Yoga with Karen Hall

Cross Way Church/Clinton Centre, Clinton Place

Mon 6pm-7pm Restorative pilates for back care and managing pain conditions 7.15 - 8.30pm Yoga Inspired

Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road

Weds 9.30am - 10.30am Pilates for Every Body 10.45am - 11.30am Introductory Beginner Pilates 11.45am - 12.30pm Chair-based Pilates

Dance Studio, Seaford Head School, Arundel Road Thursdays 6.30pm - 7.30pm Pilates for Every Body

By appointment

Personal tuition and reformer. Tel: 07944 785520. Email: karenmoves@gmail.com www.pilatesstudioseaford.co.uk

Pumped

Join our fun, affordable, sweaty classes today. Facebook: Pumped Bootcamps, Instagram: pumpedbootcamp

Seaford Bowling Club

Chichester Road BN25 2DT

New members welcome to our friendly and inclusive club. Open all year with bowling from April to September and short mat and social activities in the winter. Tel 01323 899845 or 07710 546223. Email: bdnewns@gmail.com. www.seafordbowlingclub.co.uk

Seaford Golf Club

Seaford Golf Club, 111 Firle Rd Tel: Rebecca 01323 892442 Email: events@seafordgolfclub. co.uk www.seafordgolfclub.co.uk

Seaford Head Golf Club

Seaford Head Golf Course, Southdown Road Every day, 7am - 5pm Tel: 01323 890139 www.seafordheadgolfcourse. co.uk

Seaford Striders Running Club

Monday: 7.30pm - 8.30pm Lewes Track. Wednesday: 6.30pm onwards Main club night, start times/ locations vary for different ability groups. A friendly, supportive running club for all running abilities. Email: info@ seafordstriders.org.uk www.seafordstriders.org.uk

Seaford Tennis Club

Belgrave Rd BN25 2HE Play from 8am - 10pm New member offer, 3 months for only £50! Get fit and play tennis at Seaford Tennis Club. We welcome players of any ability and age. Sign up at www.seafordtennis.com

Seaford Traditional Folk Dance Group

St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Road

Wednesdays 10.15am - 12.15pm Gentle exercise for body, mind and chuckle muscles. Visitors/ new members welcome. £4 per week. Contact Nid Barnes: 01323 897315.

Seahaven Yoga

The Chapel Rooms, St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Rd BN25 2HE Tuesdays 10.30am Yoga for over 50’s

Seaford Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane. BN25 1PU

Saturdays 10am, Thursdays 7pm Limited places in Thursday class so please contact beforehand. Tel/text: 07983 622840. Email: seahavenyoga@ btinternet.com

Sevalight Hatha Yoga & Relaxation Class

St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Tuesdays 10am

Bishopstone Village

Tuesdays 6.30pm Small group yoga classes for all abilities. Deeply relaxing and healing. Tel: Susannah 07862 263869. Email: susannah@ breathing-spaces.com www.breathing-spaces.com

Seven Sisters Pool Seaford 61 Chyngton Way, BN25 4JE

Enjoy our beautiful indoor pool www.sevensisterspool.co.uk Mon – Sat1-hour private swim

sessions for over 18s. Tel: 07788 101765 Mon morning & evening, Thurs evening SLK Aqua Yoga. Gentle water exercise in 40-minute sessions. www.slkaquayoga.co.uk Children & Adult Confidence Building Swimming classes: www.swimskillsschoool.com Swimming classes for home educated/schooled children with Happy Frogs Swimming School. Tel Debbie: 07790 369927

Southern Stomp Line Dance Club

Church Hall, Bramber Avenue, Peacehaven

Monday 10am - 12 noon Good Intermediate 12.15 - 1.30pm Good beginners Wednesday 10am - 12 noon Improver/Intermediate 12.15 - 1.30pm Absolute beginners

Telscombe Hall, Tyedean Road, Telscombe Cliffs

Tuesday 7.15 - 8.45pm Improver Plus Tel Joy: 01273 587714. www.southernstomp.com

Swim Skills School Seven Sisters Pool, 61 Chyngton Way

A unique swimming school with 3 to 1 teaching groups. Learn all the strokes to a high standard with close attention to detail. For more information, tel: 07817 640748. www.swimskillsschool.com

Tai Chi, Kung Fu & KickBoxing

Mercread Youth Centre Mercread Rd, Seaford Tues 5.50 - 7pm Family Kung Fu £6 adults, £4 Children Tues 7 - 8pm Tai Chi £7 per class or £10 both classes Thurs 12 - 1pm Tai Chi £8 drop in, £7 if paying monthly. Instructor Audra Marshall. For kickboxing and more info Tel: 07971 296698 Email: audramarshall@icloud.com

Yin Yoga with Jacqui

St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd, Seaford and online

Thurs 9.30am - 10.45am In person and online. Small in person class, booking essential. Email: jacqui.johnston@hotmail. co.uk. Tel: 07816 154644.

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Seaford Scene November 2022

Articles inside

What’s On in November?

Seaford u3a News

The Flint Street Nativity

Greenhavens Network

Seaford Museum

Seaford Rotary

East Sussex Moviemakers

Seaford Community Garden

The Probus Club of Seaford

Clifden House

Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club

A View from the Potting Shed

Trees for Seaford

St Peter’s Church – Leonardo da Vinci

Concentus Sings Christmas

Seaford Stamp & Post Card Club

Royal Society of St George

Micklefield Nursery Opens Brand New

Uno22: Eleven

Seaford Splash