Seaford Scene July 2017

SEAFORD Scene July 2017 Issue 123

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Welcome Welcome to the July issue of Seaford Scene. So, we’re over half way through the year and at the time of writing, the British summer has well and truly started. It’s 23 degrees outside and gloriously sunny. Let’s hope this gorgeous weather continues for us over the next few months. July is one of my favourite months of the year, especially when it comes to the garden. There are lots of lovely open gardens to visit in Seaford this month, all raising money for various charities, and St Peter’s church is holding its Flower Festival from 1st to 2nd July – more details throughout this issue and on the What’s On pages, 129 to 137. The theatre also features this month with Seaford Little Theatre’s latest production of Trap for a Lonely Man on from the 21st and Seaford Youth Drama Group are performing James and the Giant Peach from Friday 14th to Saturday 15th, whilst One Man, Two Guvnors continues its run in Eastbourne. The RNLI are hosting the annual Summer Fête in Newhaven on Saturday 15th and don’t miss their Helicoptor Display on Seaford Beach on Sunday 16th, from 10am to 11.30am – see them in action and help to support a very worthy cause. Enjoy your July issue!

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Indefatigable Cup 6 Seaford Splash!

10 Stafford Road Open House 14 NPS Lions Club 20 Seaford Photographic Society 21 Trap for a Lonely Man 22 Seaford Celebrates 100 Years of Choral Singing 24 Seaford U3A 26 Seaford Striders 28 The House – Make Life Child’s Play 30 Sea Sunday 34 Record Numbers Turn Out for Denton

Community Challenge 36 Seaford Head Probus Club 40 Seaford’s Longest Serving Councillor

Elected as Mayor 42 The Seaford Parenting Scene 44 A Good Read 44 William’s Nest Box is a Winner!

46 Protecting Pets from the Sun 48 Citizens Advice 48 Seaford Twiddle Muffs Take on Fidget Spinners 50 Seaford’s Neighbourhood Plan 55 Cycle Seahaven 59 Ed Jarzembowski – Levehulme Emeritus Fellowship 67 Bishopstone Summer Fête 2017 68 Seaford Inner Wheel Club 70 Seaford Little Thetare – The Late Edwina Black 72 Seize a Salad (with or without BBQ meat) 76 Seaford Afternoon Flower Club 84 Martello Rotary 87 Newberry Tully Estate Agents 89 Who’s Who in Seaford?

90 Carol Edwards 92 Rotary Club of Seaford 98 Donations Received by Charity in Loving

Memory of Violet White 103 A View From The Potting Shed 105 Seaford Community Garden 106 East Blatchington Lectures 106 Flower Power 110 Austrian Visitors at Driftwood Garden 113 Twinning Bows Out 118 Seaford Mayor’s Garden Trail 2017 119 Mercread Youth Centre 124 Seaford Man Awarded Top French Honour 128 Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club 128 Seaford Kurlers 129 What’s On in July?

132 What’s On Weekly?

138 Index of Businesses Front cover photo by Diana Hitchin

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Newhaven & Seaford Sea Cadets win the Indefatigable Cup Local Youth charity received the coveted cup beating over 400 entries around the UK. On Friday 2nd June, Newhaven & Seaford Sea Cadets received the prestigious award along with a prize of £1,000. The presentation evening included their bi-annual Royal Naval Parade at their local HQ in Chapel Street, Newhaven, which was inspected by Commodore Price.

The Mayor of Newhaven, along with the Mayor of Seaford, congratulated the Cadets on their parade and their spectacular efforts at winning the Indefatigable Cup, the eleventh Sea Cadet unit to do so. The Cup is awarded to a cadet unit that has seen the most improvement within a 12 month period.

Chairman of the Charity Committee, Alan Rankin-Thorn, explained, “The Sea Cadet unit has undergone a huge transformation over the past year, the members of staff who volunteer their own free time have worked tirelessly towards providing the best experiences for each cadet who are as young as 10, and in turn have accomplished an astonishing 139 qualifications in that time. The Indefatigable cup is an award they truly deserved.” The £1,000 will be put towards helping cadets attend courses such as off-shore sailing, Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and further RYA qualifications.

In attendance at such a landmark achievement were the Mayors of Lewes, Telscombe and Peacehaven, and the Chair of Lewes District Council. The Officer In Charge of the Sea Cadet unit, CPO Wells, was delighted at the support from the surrounding community and local councils. Cllr June Dyer, the Newhaven Mayor who has been so impressed by the cadets engagement in the community has selected the Sea Cadet unit as her official nominated charity.

A further cheque of £900 was presented the CPO Wells

by Pippa and Michael Logan who raised the money for the replacement of new windows at their Headquarters which were installed a few months ago. The fundraising campaign is still ongoing, and completion of the brand

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

Screen

Seaford Community Cinema at the Barn Theatre has a real toe-tapping treat in store on Friday 30th June at 7.30pm and Saturday 1st July at 2.30pm when it brings you the award-winning La La Land to close the summer season. Tickets are available from Seaford Tourist Information Office, from www.seafordcinema.org or on the door and are likely to sell like hotcakes, so best advice is to book quickly. The cinema is run entirely by volunteers and has its AGM on Friday 7th July at 7pm for members only, followed by a fun film quiz open to all at 7.45pm with a free drink. For more info on this go to www.seafordcinema.org.

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Seaford Little Theatre presents Trap for a Lonely Man by Robert Thomas, directed by Garry Fowler, from 21st to 29th July, Performances start at 7.45pm, with a Saturday matinée at 2.30pm. This psychological thriller is set in an isolated chalet in the French Alps and concerns a man who has apparently lost his wife and is rapidly losing his mind. Enter a young priest who claims to have found her, but is she the same woman? Tickets from Redgold Opticians in Broad Street from 30th June.

Art, gardens and meditation

Sharing an exhibition at Arts@theCrypt from 16th to 21st July entitled Ocean Emotion are Christopher Harris and Amanda Booth, and Stone Cross Art Group takes over the gallery from 29th July until 6th August. Seaford Art Club’s popular annual show can be seen at the gallery from 19 to 24 August and the Sussex Artists Mixed Media exhibition takes over from 26th July to 3rd August.

Free. Robin Shell is hosting another Day of Meditation and Creativity at Florence House on 19th July, this time

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with the theme of connecting with the sea and with the wisdom of our ancestors. For a place call her on 07946 555688 or go to robinshell63@gmail.com.

Artwave takes place over three weekends, starting with Saturday and Sunday 19th and 20th August when several houses will be open for exhibitions, including the ever-popular Stafford Road open house over the three weekends and, new this year, Roman Vane, Firle Road with its 7 at 71 multi-media show on the weekends of 19th and 20th August and 2nd and 3rd September. Walk, ride or drive over the hill to Alfriston over August Bank Holiday weekend when Last Minute Artists take over the former Alfriston Art Exhibition at the Old Chapel from Saturday 26th August to Monday 28th August, 10.30am to 4.30pm, along with lunchtime jazz from Music from the Sofa, led by pianist Nigel Goss, who has now composed two pieces for the Alfriston church bells. Tea and cake in the garden if fine. Entrance free. Gardens including Driftwood, Marine Drive, Bishopstone, Seaford Community Garden at the Crouch (Saturday only), Lavender Cottage, Alfriston Park and Sandgate Close are open for the Macmillan Trail on Saturday and Sunday 29th and 30th July. Go to www.geoffstonebanks.co.uk for more info. Driftwood is also opening for Artwave on all days except Bank Holiday Monday.

Music & comedy

Seaford-based nine-piece band Music from the Sofa is playing jazz at Eastbourne’s Underground Theatre on Friday 28th July at 8pm, tickets £12 from https:// onlineticketseller.com/events/?id=920, Online Ticket Seller on 0800 772 3321, Eastbourne Tourist Information Office or on the door. Hilarious Julie Jepson is hosting more comedy at The View, Seaford Head Golf Club, generally on the last Friday of the month. Doors open at 7pm for the 8pm shows. Tickets £10. Also go to The View for jazz evenings on the first Sunday of the month. For confirmation check The View’s Facebook page.

Please email details about forthcoming events, two months in advance, to robinshell63@gmail.com. These will be used in full on our blog at seafordsplash.blogspot.com and edited for this feature. Andrea Hargreaves Photo: Music from the Sofa.

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August 20th, 21st, 26th 27th, 28th September 2nd 3rd. 11am – 5pm Its ARTWAVE 2017 and the Stafford Road Open House is in its ninth year! In that time we have built up a solid reputation for high quality art, stunningly original craft and a relaxed, fun open house. This year our house hosts fifteen artists/makers with an unrivalled variety of both fine art and hand-crafted gifts. As well as this, we have delicious cakes, vinyl records and second-hand womens’ clothes (all on sale!) as well.

We are delighted to welcome three new painters this year. Andrew McDonnell works with various media, pulling together thoughts, feelings, mythologies and personal responses to faith and human experience.

He works in a range of unexpected, unique, layered and complex images. Ali McNab paints astonishing images that reflect her spiritual journey, Linda Wells first paints using oils and acrylics, and then creates colourful

embroidered textile landscapes. Robin Shell will have a new series of seascapes that speak of her deep love of nature and the sea. Marion Prentice and Sally Mae Joseph, whose work is so popular, are back this year. Marion’s prints and paintings borrow the rhythms, patterns and colours that emerge in all things natural; while Sally Mae’s exuberant floral paintings astound and delight. Lastly, we are very proud to be able to show Sarah Gregson’s iconic images of Sussex.

Our jewellers are now famous and many visitors come to our Open House just for them! Liz Cottingham and Anne Pickering are back, accompanied by the very popular Penny O’Neill. Liz and Anne’s original, high quality silver jewellery with semiprecious stones need no introduction.

This year Penny is making necklaces that are entirely metal free for those who have allergies to nickel (or anything else!) using new and vintage buttons and beads.

As for craft, we have Lisa Taylor who clearly loves the beach – her funky crafts, including mobiles, key hooks, greeting cards and prints all play around with a beachy theme. Jan Taylor, new this year, brings beautiful, original, crafts made from natural media to decorate the home,inside and out. Diane Costello is a regular member of our open house, with committed fans who seem to hoard her handbags made from unusual, colourful fabrics!

Jacky O’Callaghan was new to our house last year with her up-cycled French furniture. Jacky refurbishes each item with loving care to produce a unique piece that has been carefully restored to preserve its character. Robin Shell will also have a new range of hand-painted (with a touch of bling) notebooks, photo albums and address books, as well as her healing crystal decorations.

As always we will have a children’s area, including a sand tray and doll’s house, wonderful home made cakes, fruit juices, teas and real coffee from Wendy Rowcroft, and a whole shed full of vinyl records from Mike Howard. Visit staffordroadopenhouse.blogspot.com to get more details of this year’s Open House.

Images l-r: Robin Shell; Diane Costello; Jackie O’Callaghan; Jan Taylor; Lisa Taylor; Marion Prentice; Penny O’Neill; Andrew McDonnell.

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NEWHAVEN, PEACEHAVEN AND SEAFORD LIONS CLUB We are now into full swing for the summer season, though we have had to curtail some of our activities because of numbers and age. We are not as many or as young as we were, so if you fancy helping then the number to contact is 0845 833 5981.

First up was the Blossom Trip for the elderly on 10th May 2017. We took over 50 people on a coach trip round beautiful Sussex and stopped at the WI Hall in Bodle Street Green. Here the wonderful ladies of the WI provided a delicious cream tea for our guests.

A good time was had by all.

The 14th June was our big fundraiser of the year, the NPS Lions Seaford Half Marathon.

Starting on the seafront, the route heads inland taking in Bishopstone village and is then almost exclusively off-road.

A few stiles initially caused bunching in the pack, but the runners soon started to get strung out as they tackled the long climb to the South Downs Way. The views are spectacular on this part of the course and the route is shared with just the odd rambler and mountain biker, before a welcome but tricky descent into Alfriston. Next is a stretch on a somewhat rutted path along the Cuckmere Valley to Exceat, before one final climb to South Hill Barn.

The end is then literally in sight as the ankle-twisting descent of Seaford Head is negotiated, after which those having anything left in their legs had the opportunity for a sprint in the final mile along the seafront to the finish.

First across the line was Max Walker 1:24:48 (photo far left). The first Seaford Strider home a couple of minutes later was Joel Eaton. The first lady was Emily Hutchinson in 1:37:18 (bottom photo). The first lady over 60 to finish was Anne Anscomb (467) who ran the course in 2:05:41 (photo left). I wish I could run that fast, it takes me three hours to mark half the course!

The run attracts good reviews for its wonderful scenery, varied terrain, welcome water stations and enthusiastic marshals. I would like to thank all our marshals from the Seaford Bonfire Society, National Coastwatch and the Seaford Striders, and everyone else who helped us in any way.

The monies raised, about ÂŁ5,000, are used for charitable purposes within the community.

We have donated recently to Seaford Striders, Seaford Bonfire Society (photo right) and Seaford Lifeguards. A large amount of the money we raise pays for our two minibuses which are used almost on a daily basis for transporting various people to their clubs like the Downs Tea Club, the Hard of Hearing Club, the partially sighted group and others. Sometimes we are able to help with a driver, other times the clubs provide their own driver. All we ask in return is a donation to cover the fuel costs.

Our next fundraising event is a book sale at Paradise Park. We do these every few months. Look out for the posters if you are in the garden centre or passing by.

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Seaford Photographic Society The final meeting of the season featured the AGM and presentation of trophies by our President Grace Robertson OBE, Hon FRPS. Throughout the year we have a series of league competitions, for both prints and PDIs (Projected Digital Images). At the end of the season, members’ best five scores are totalled to find the overall winners. Like all our competitions the main aim is to have an entertaining evening and learn from the judges’ comments with a view to improving our photography. Inevitably though it gets quite competitive, especially in the final round with everything to play for! The winners this year were as follows, with their scores out of 100 shown: Print League, Standard Group – 1st James Lashford (99), 2nd Steve Hewitt (93), 3rd John Lewin (92) l Print League, Advanced Group – 1st Cathryn Mantovani (98), 2nd Tim King (97), 3rd George Chadwick (96) l PDI League, Standard Group – 1st James Miller (96), 2nd Steve Hewitt (94), 3rd James Greenough (92) l PDI League, Advanced Group – 1st Cathryn Mantovani (100), 2nd = Julian Purkis (95), 2nd = George Chadwick (95) l

Following our success in the KCPA annual exhibition, which you may have seen at Seaford’s Crypt Gallery at the end of May, six club members have now had their images selected to represent the KCPA in the PAGB Inter-Federation Competition. Well done to Jack Taylor, Carol Adam, Gary Carter, Maurilio Teso, Chris Dawson and Cathryn Mantovani for having their photographs selected for this national competition.

We know all these acronyms can get a bit confusing so, for anyone who is interested, here is a bit of background.

The Photographic Alliance of Great Britain (PAGB) is the national organisation that co-ordinates photographic clubs in the UK. It does this through 15 geographical regions known as Federations. The Kent County Photographic Association (KCPA) is our local federation for 46 clubs in Kent, East Sussex and South East London.

We are now on our summer break until September. For more information about the club, including contact details and members’ galleries, see www.seafordps.org.uk.

The Print of the Year trophy was awarded to Cathryn Mantovani for a beautiful image that was produced using a complex traditional photographic transfer process. This involved a lot of work, with several stages being carried out over a number of days, but it was well worth the effort.

PDI of the Year was won by Tim King for his stunning nature photo of a bearded reedling.

The Photographer of the Year awards go to those members who have entered every single competition and obtained the highest overall total score at the end of the season. This year’s results were as follows: Standard Group – 1st Steve Hewitt, 2nd James Miller, 3rd Michael Chapman l Advanced Group – 1st Cathryn Mantovani (again!), 2nd Tim King, 3rd Chris Dawson. l

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Photos from top: Trophy winners, with our President Grace Robertson OBE, Hon FRPS; Bearded Reedling by Tim King – PDI of the Year; The Monk and the Kitten by Carol Adam – One of the images selected for PAGB Inter-Federation Competition.

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

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SEAFORD CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF CHORAL SINGING

Messiah, by George Frederic Handel burst on to the scene on 13th April 1742. Such was its popularity, that ladies were asked to attend wearing dresses without the hoops, so that more people could hear this marvellous work; a work that would stand the test of time, for there are few other mass choral pieces that enjoy the popularity a performance of Messiah does. Originally an Easter piece, it was composed in its entirety in a matter of 24 days!

Seaford Choral Society has a deservedly excellent reputation, and who could resist an opportunity to hear them sing Messiah? Beautifully accompanied by the Southern Chamber Orchestra, and with the excellent solos of Rachel Shouksmith, Soprano, Rebecca Anstey, Alto, Jon English, Tenor, and Andrew Robinson, Baritone, the soloists contrasted the choir and ranged from the plaintiff “Comfort Ye my people”, to the stirring “And suddenly, there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host”. The solos themselves were beautifully ornamented, and in keeping with compositional conventions of the time.

The Society’s Music Director and conductor, Anna Tabor, knows the importance of groundwork when training a choir – a great deal of work on pitch, intonation, diction and breath control has been undertaken, and the fruits of these labours were clearly heard in the choruses. It is not easy to get a choir to produce a breadth of tone such as we heard tonight. The many hours that have obviously been devoted to the minutiae of breathing, diction, pitch and dynamics were certainly well spent.

It is so much more than ‘learning the notes’. The music has to be understood and absorbed, and having heads buried in scores is every conductor’s nightmare. I can only agree with previous reviewers who have also noted the dramatic development of tone and technique in the choir.

The firm foundations left by the late John Underhill have been built upon with a sure and steady hand. Sion Parry, Anna’s predecessor, worked hard on breath control, and Anna has built further on this to produce a choir that, tonight, gave us a concert that surpassed expectations. I felt enveloped in sound, and I must admit, the warmth and spirituality that came across moved me deeply.

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During the interval, the conversations around me were focussed on the tone of the choir. “They sound the best I’ve ever heard them,” said one person, while another remarked, “I can’t wait to hear the Hallelujah chorus!”

When it came, it burst into the church as a paean of praise that stirred the soul as much as the rafters. One may be forgiven for thinking that Handel would have been pleased with tonight’s performance. The chorus drew a spontaneous round of applause from the audience.

Seaford Choral Society has a very pleasing balance between the sections. It is increasingly difficult for many choirs, certainly church choirs and choral societies in general to attract tenors to their ranks, and a few years ago a choirmaster was heard to observe “the absence of tenors leaves an aching void. Too many, however, fill that void without necessarily removing the ache”. Seaford Choral has it just right! Although a few more voices in the tenor section would not go amiss, those on parade tonight worked hard. If one section should be singled out for praise, it must surely be the sopranos, whose clarity of diction, and accurate pitching gave the choruses a sparkle that thrilled the senses.

The conversations after the concert were many, and all of the ones I heard spoke of an excellent evening, thoroughly enjoyed by all, but equally, many people commented on “the wall of sound”, and one person I spoke to said “they may not be the largest choral society in the country, but oh, didn’t they move your soul tonight?”

So ends the Centenary Concerts. 100 years of producing music is an achievement in itself, but let us remember that it relies on people giving up their time to join, to learn the pieces, to sing with others, and to take on the roles within the Society. New members are always welcomed, and being part of the next 100 years is something to be proud of.

Chris Whitelaw Photo from left to right: Andrew Robinson, Rebecca Anstey, Anna Tabor, Rachel Shouksmith, Jon English

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Seaford U3A

Seaford U3A has three events for our members in July.

First is our annual walk, which this year takes place on Tuesday 11th July. Meet at Wyevale Garden Centre in Kingston at 10.30am. The walk will be between 4 and 5 miles in length, and will take us to Kingston village followed by a gentle climb onto the Downs.We then pass briefly into Lewes itself before returning to Wyevales via a recognised path and aim to finish around 12.30/12.45pm with lunch at Wyevale’s café (or bring your own). Ring Mike Allen on 07743 181206 for more information.

Our regular pub lunches at the Shore Inn, Dane Road, take place on 14th July and 11th August. Please contact David Thomson to book your place. His details are on our leaflets in the library or on our website. Please book your place on the Wednesday before the lunch, and arrive at the Shore by 12 noon for a 12.30pm meal.

The dates for our coffee morning which take place at the Constitutional Club from 10am to 12 noon are 19th July and 16th August. For just £1 you can have coffee/

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tea and home made goodies as well as meeting up with other members. We look forward to seeing you there.

The outing to Wiston House is now full. Our outings fill up very quickly, so please check the website for news of when the next one will be and to book your place.

Seaford really had its share of music on 26th May when the Seaford U3A Orchestra with its leader, Pat, gave their annual concert. There was a wide variety of music presented, including an English Country Dance, a Spanish Dance, themes from The Great Escape, Poirot and Miss Marple and then solo performances, which included Meditations by Massenet, Blue Moon, and a medley of 1920s music.

There was something for everyone.

There will be a report on our outing to Dover Castle, book fair and talk

by Anthony Penrose in our next article and early news of our Open Day on 7th September when you can meet course coordinators and book your place with one of our many groups or courses including Mah Jong, Table Tennis, Russian History, Garden Design, Films of Mel Brooks and much, much more!

Photos: Phyllis, co-ordinator of the U3A orchestra and Pat, the leader of the orchestra; Vince and his bass clarinet; Tony and his trumpet; three violinists.

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by Joel Eaton

The Seaford Half Marathon, on 12th May, concluded a special weekend that showed off the wider benefits of being part of Seaford Striders.

The support, encouragement and team spirit that was on show for the culmination of the couch-to-5K group at Preston Park Parkrun on Saturday, was once again on display for Sunday’s Seaford Half Marathon.

The mostly off-road race starts and finishes on the promenade, and takes in Bishopstone village, veers through Rathfinney Wine Estate, joins the South Downs Way to Alfriston, and then drags you through the Cuckmere valley and over Seaford Head. Scenic?

Yep. Hilly? Absolutely. This is a tough course but one that should hold no surprises for Striders as it encompasses sections of regular summer routes.

Race day itself was dry, although residual rain from the night before provided some slippery sections along the Cuckmere river. With Striders, en masse at the finish line, the Bishopstone Road crossing and the first water station and then scattered throughout the route, there can be no complaint of any lack of encouragement and friendly faces cheering club members on.

Myself, Dave Dunstall, Billy Moakes, Scott Hitchcock, and Emily Eaton were all present on the start line, with Scott having to be refrained from leading an impromptu fitness class, while we all waited patiently for the time keeper (idea for the Mince Pie Ten?!?).

Having the support from your club all the way around a race is a great feeling (special mention to Pete for some uphill pacing!), and once again proudly showed off the friendly and encouraging team spirit that defines the club.

Results for Seaford Half: Joel Eaton, 01:26:43, (3rd place); Dave Dunstall, 01:38:43, (13th place); Billy Moakes, 01:39:16, (14th place); Scott Hitchcock, 01:41:51 (19th place) and Emily Eaton, 01:57:49.

Photo: Joel Eaton as he approached the finish line in 3rd place.

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An Unlikely Runner

by Victoria Maleski

I am not your typical runner. I guess it stemmed from comments from PE teachers and fellow pupils at school, as I was usually the last person to be picked into teams for sports... but I am fairly determined and enjoy challenging myself.

I took early retirement a couple of years back and moved back to Seaford at around the same time. I have enjoyed the newfound freedom and have used the opportunity to see what I can accomplish. I was tempted by the random Seaford Striders Facebook advert about the couch-to-5K programme, but didn’t really make up my mind to take part until the actual day. I’m overweight in my mid 50s and had regularly walked our dogs, but committing to learning to run would be a massive step for me.

Any fears I had about the experienced runners looking down on me quickly disappeared - I have found everyone at Seaford Striders to be so friendly and encouraging. This has made such a big difference to my running confidence.

I keep saying to myself that the only person I am running against is myself.

The first session was personally challenging, but I kept to the couch-to-5K programme, doing two sessions by myself in between the Wednesday evening Striders session. I can now look back at what all of us on the couch-to-5K programme have achieved. We may all run at different speeds and have different ambitions, but I am sure we all can feel really proud of the progress we have made. None of this would have been possible without all the Striders who have given up their running time to help us in that process. I am touched by their kindness and encouragement.

I am writing this after completing my third 5k parkrun in 3 weeks. I still can’t believe I have managed to do this and to be enjoying it so much (well, once I finish each parkrun).

It is tough, but there is a massive sense of achievement. So, it is a big thank you from me to Seaford Striders and, I am sure, also from the other couch-to-5K “graduates”.

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Striders run for charity at Worthing

with the remaining 4km eastbound being back along the seafront.

by Richard Honeyman

On a glorious bright, sunny day, on the 4th June, twelve Seaford Striders visited Worthing for another fundraising event, with the main beneficiary being St Barnabas House Hospice. The Striders raced alongside over two thousand runners and produced some brilliant times.

Jack Keitch finished in 32:46 and first lady was Emma Proto, from Arena 80, who finished in 38:01. Simon Fletcher was the first finisher for the Seaford Striders, continuing his fast times at all the various running distances and finishing twelfth finisher overall, first in his category in a time of 36:19. Scott Hitchcock in (41:17) and Joshua Nisbett (43:01) also finished in outstanding times. Young Joe Plant continues in his rich vein of form, finishing in an excellent time of 47:16. For the rest of the male contingent – veterans Phil Robinson (43:17) Peter Weeks (48:10), and Richard Honeyman (51:23) completed the men’s field.

For our five ladies, Anneka Redley was happy with 49:01 and the returning Anna Norman in 50:26 again was pleased with her result. Ladies’ vet Hilary Humphreys loved the race, completing it in 53:09. Finally, the everpleasing Stacy Bennett (55:48) and Emma Goodwin (58:35) both got around in under the hour.

The course started slightly west of the pier and continued west for 3km or so, before a loop around leafy avenues turning to Goring Gap and then returning,

Excellent results for a very fast and flat hot course! Well done Striders! www.seafordstriders.org.uk

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MAKE LIFE CHILD’S PLAY

This summer take time to release your inner toddler and have some fun!

By Judy Renihan As adults, we can sometimes take life too seriously; we have grown-up responsibilities, jobs to do, bills to pay, time and appointments to juggle, and some of us have other people to take care of, who rely on us. Being grown up can mean we are always living up to expectations that we have either put on ourselves or have been put on us by other people.

We are grown-ups in a grown-up world and sometimes we can get weighed down by all the responsibility adulthood brings. The cure for this? How about reengaging with your inner child? The child part of us never goes away, although it might feel buried under sensible ‘grown-up’ priorities. When we notice we’re having a tantrum or feeling afraid and scared, that’s our inner child.

When we feel the contentment of snuggling into a warm duvet or feeling excited about going on holiday, that is all the child in us. This summer take yourself on a little trip into childishness; take a mini break from adulthood.

Here are some ways to get in touch with mini you:

Be Silly

Have fun! Clap your hands and sing out loud. Blow raspberries, skim stones in the sea, jump in puddles. Laugh out loud; imagine the laughter coming from the pit of your tummy. If you can’t manage a belly laugh – just smile.

Wear your superman underpants or sparkly socks. Why not have dinner in your tiara?

Get Creative

Sometimes I get clients to draw and play with dough.

Being in touch with your child can release great creativity.

Paul Lindley is an author and founder of Ella’s Kitchen, a 100-million-dollar company, in his book Little Wins, The Huge Power of Thinking Like a Toddler. Lindley suggests that by looking at the creativity in toddlers we can unlock

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creative potential we have as adults. His book is a business bible that suggests that rather than ‘growing-up’ we should ‘grow-down’.

Play Games

I’m always suggesting that exercise improves our mental wellbeing. Make time to include exercise that your inner child will enjoy. Get on the trampoline, get dancing to those disco tunes. Instead of walking, why not skip to Morrisons? Paddle in the sea, fly kites at The Salts. Games are even better when you have ‘best’ friends to play them with. Get the board games out and get friends round.

Organise a mini Olympics in your back garden, have ‘egg and spoon’ and ‘three-legged races’. I think you get the picture.

Take Care of Your Inner Child

Children like to be taken care of and hugged and reassured.You are the best parent you can be to your inner child. Make sure you get hugs and ask for help when you need it. If you fancy reading yourself a bed-time story – go ahead. Enid Blyton is brilliant for relieving stress and anxiety.

Listen to that Still, ‘Small’ Voice of Calm

In therapy, we talk about ‘Free Child’. It’s that part of us that screams with joy as we slide on the helter-skelter. It is also that feeling of contentment. When I imagine this, I think of a contented baby gurgling in the pram looking up at the sky or dozing peacefully. In a time when the world can seem a fearful and dangerous place, take time to look at the beauty around us. Listen to the waves, smell the briny sea, feel the warm summer sun, see the wonderful colour, of plants and flowers and taste the wonderful icecream being sold all over Seaford.

Judy Renihan is a senior practitioner at The House Counselling and Psychotherapy’: info@thehouse-therapy.co.uk, 01323 895594

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SEA SUNDAy

9th July 2017, 10.15am Saint Andrew’s Church, Bishopstone Village Our 2017 ‘Sea Sunday’ Service at St Andrew’s Church, Bishopstone Village, will be celebrated on 9th July 2017 at 10.15am and will be in aid of The Mission to Seafarers as usual.

We cordially invite you and your friends to join us for this service, for which this year’s theme is ‘Global Family’.

The service will be conducted in the presence of The Vice Lord Lieutenant of East Sussex, Mrs Sara Stoner.

Our guest preacher will be the Revd Chris Collison, recently retired into our united benefice with St Peter’s Church, East Blatchington. Previously, he has worked in churches for 43 years and has also served as chaplain of the Mission to Seafarers for Hartlepool and the North Tees.

The purpose of this celebration is to provide a few

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We particularly welcome representatives from our local maritime organisations and emergency services who acquit themselves so well during maritime incidents so close to our parish. So we extend a friendly invitation to you and your friends to attend our service this year, and we can assure you that all will receive a warm welcome at this annual service in Bishopstone Village.

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Record numbers turn out for Denton Community Challenge Hundreds of people turned out to enjoy fun in the sun at the sixth Denton Community Challenge. After a wet and windy week, the weather was kind to both organisers and participants.

Nearly 60 local sports and community groups were represented, and many of them ran sporting challenges around the arena, all of which could be enjoyed by children for a small charge. On completion of the challenges the participants were presented with their ‘I Am’ rosette by Bob Peedle, The Chairman of the Seahaven branch of the Royal Society of St George, before enjoying a free burger from the 2nd Denton & South Heighton Scouts BBQ. A record 220 children took

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Lewes MP Maria Caulfield opened the event with Bob Peedle, and Newhaven’s Deputy Mayor, Councillor Paul Boswell of Newhaven Town Council helped with many of the afternoon’s attractions. Local Paralympian wheelchair basketball player Simon Munn also attended, and spoke in support of the event and the importance of involving children in sporting activities.

Activities in the arena kept everyone entertained, with performances and displays from Scriven’s Martial Arts, Earthquake Drummers, Norcross Dance School, Z-Energy Zumba, Duende Flamenco Dancers and Up the Tempo dancers. A climbing wall and bungee trampolines provided a bit of extra excitement for youngsters, and the pony rides were back by popular demand. As well as the bar providing much needed cold refreshments, the tea bar in the community centre did a roaring trade too, with the added attraction of a well-stocked cake stall plus a craft fair.

Raffle prizes were drawn in the main arena by Simon Munn and Rev. Louis Wilson of Denton Parish Church.

The first prize was again an Apple iPad Mini, kindly donated by Keep It Clean Ltd, and there were many other prizes, all generously donated by local businesses and residents. The Tug-Of-War ended a fantastic day, enjoyed by the whole community.

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SEAFORD HEAD PROBUS CLUB The President, Michael Duke, welcomed four new members to the club at its meeting on Tuesday 6th June. They all gave brief accounts of their careers before retirement and were warmly received.

After lunch there was a talk by Mr Paul Heasman of Gastronomica (UK) Ltd on the life of a cheesemonger. He said he at one time sourced cheeses from all over the world for one of the major supermarkets. Now his company specialises in providing United Kingdom artisan cheeses to firms and restaurants throughout the country. There are more than 700 types of cheeses made in the UK.

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Another event during June was a visit to the Military Aviation Museum at Tangmere, West Sussex, which has a fine display of historic aircraft and a collection of aviation memorabilia stretching from the First World War to the Cold War. The day out was completed with a trip to the nearby West Dean Gardens.

Events arranged for July include a summer lunch for members and their wives, partners and widows at the Hydro Hotel, Eastbourne, on Tuesday the 4th and a ‘Family Favourites’ evening at Seaford Golf Club on Tuesday 18th July.

The club is open to men with professional or business backgrounds who are retired or semi-retired. Contact the club secretary, Dennis Cockram, for membership enquiries: 01323 491332 or dcockram1@sky.com Photos from top: Michael Duke and Paul Heasman.

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Councillor Wallraven is the Council’s longest serving Councillor, being in her tenth year in office. Councillor Wallraven also took on the additional duty of District Councillor for Lewes District Council in 2015. The Mayor will be making an announcement in due course about her chosen charities for her time in office as Mayor and about the year ahead for the Mayor of Seaford.

Upon receiving the chain of Office, Councillor Wallraven thanked Councillor Lindsay Freeman for all that she had done and achieved during her year in Office as Mayor, with the support of her consort, husband, Councillor Nick Freeman.

Immediately following the election of Mayor, the Council voted Councillor Mark Brown to the position of Deputy Mayor of Seaford; having taken this on originally in October 2016. Councillor Brown served as Mayor of Seaford from January 2014 to May 2016, putting him in good stead to support Councillor Wallraven as Mayor.

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2) AVOID SHARING A HOTEL ROOM

The Seaford Parenting Scene

Holiday – An extended period of leisure and recreation Unless of course you are the main care-taker of small children. In which case the definition differs somewhat: “Holiday: An extended period of exhaustion and patience-pushing.”

We are well and truly into the throws of holiday season, and despite living on our very own Riviera down here in sunny Seaford, most of us will embark upon some sort of Summer Jolly over the coming weeks.

Don’t get me wrong, booking a holiday is a triumphant moment; picking a destination which promises lashings of whatever floats your boat is the fun part. However, if you have young children this can be as good as it gets, until of course you are looking back over your holiday snaps with a good dose of hindsight and Elton John’s rose tinted specs.

So if you have booked a family vay-cay this summer I have compiled a list of top holiday tips that I haven’t learned the hard way, especially for you...

1) GRANDPARENTS

As a rule, we don’t leave Blighty without them. We are really lucky to have parents who don’t shy away from a hysterical toddler who cries at the beginning, midway through, and the end of just a two hour flight. Yes really.

They have played an active part in distracting EasyJet’s air stewards as I frantically tried to vanish an act of felttipped expressionism over the window shutters and generally been a God-given extra pairs of hands for the week.

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Last summer I thought it would be ‘fun’ to whisk the family on a whim-of-a-break to none other than Blackpool, or Vegas-on-Sea as I like to call it. We had never been north west before and we were feeling intrepid. I blindly booked a family room complete with bunk beds, for our then 5 and 2 year olds. I must have been inebriated when I hit that confirmation button.

Note to self: it is NOT fun to sit in the bathroom having eaten dinner in the hotel’s rather nice restaurant which toddler wee’d over the carpet of, waiting for your overly excited under 5s to never fall asleep. This was Disney Land to them, and they weren’t about to miss a single moment. Sadly none of us missed a single moment of that two-night ‘jolly’.

3) TAKE THE IPAD, TAKE THE LAPTOPS

Do whatever it takes to ensure that you too have some peace and quiet. I’m not saying glue your minors to a screen for a week, I’m thinking it, but I’m not going to actually come out and say it. But sometimes needs must, and the digital age does work wonders. This is especially useful at those pinch-point moments, like dinners out when you have all had a double dose of sun and chlorine. These moments call for a bit of Buggy ’n’ Peppa time. I’m fairly certain the other diners are grateful for the calm this brings too.

4) IF IT WAS GOOD – DO IT AGAIN

I used to really work on my frown lines each time I heard that someone we knew was going back to the same resort again. I couldn’t fathom why on earth you would want to do this when there is a big wide world out there just waiting to be discovered. Until I had children of course. Then the penny dropped: when you have children in tow, familiar is good. Better than good.You know exactly what clothes to pack – the tone of the area, the resort.You know what they sell and what they don’t sell, so you don’t have to pack the kitchen sink unnecessarily because there is a handy kwikimart on site which sells Pampers.You know the layout, and therefore can avoid initial ‘I said I’d meet you here not there’ arguments with your other half. No nasty surprises = happier parents = happier kids. I like this equation.

So there you have it – my top tips! Enjoy your holidays, and if you are planning on a Staycation instead, there could be far worse places to be: #SeafordRiviera Read more at www.mumaontheedge.com Lyndsey Stoner

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Global Gang and The Land of the Tiger

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by Patricia Martin

If you’re wondering what to buy for young readers for the summer holidays, GLOBAL GANG and the land of the Tiger is an ideal choice – see book review. Seaford, India, tigers, poaching, a new musical, Prince William and the Seven Sisters all feature in this unusual story by Seaford writer, Patricia Martin.

Review by Liz Stevens aged 13 Recently, Seaford author, Patricia Martin asked me to review her children’s book Global Gang that highlights the many threats tigers endure on a daily basis – and I can honestly say really enjoyed it.

All profits are being donated to help wild tiger conservation.

‘An amazing story’ – Charlie, 10 ‘Thrilling and believable’ – Ben, 13 ‘Good luck with your project’ – HRH Prince William I

The main character, 13-year-old Tamsin from Seaford is obsessed by tigers and goes on multiple websites to talk about them. Her passion leads her to meeting four other children (two boys and two girls) who decide to meet up in India as the Global Gang and seek out tigers.

On their adventures, they encounter many difficulties such as chasing an escaped tiger cub in a hotel and later, in the jungle, being kidnapped by poachers!

It is a wonderful book, the characters seem to get on so well despite only just meeting and their escapade is so exciting to read about. Tamsin gets bullied by a group of girls at school so it’s good she meets up with new friends and travels. It’s a lovely heart-warming story about friendship, family and wildlife.

I recommend this book to everyone as it is more than just a story: it tells you about the dangers for tigers and all profits from sales are donated to tiger charities to help stop poaching. Definitely worth every pound spent!

Note: signed copies are available from Sussex Stationers, Broad Street, Seaford, price £6.99 less fifteen per cent and from Amazon.co.uk.

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William’s Nest Box is a winner!

Proud William from Seaford will see his winning nest box design installed at a Sussex botanic garden. He won a competition arranged by Paradise Park in Newhaven to design the perfect home for our feathered friends.

Pictured with Mum, Gemma, and the Avis Road attraction’s Mark Gilbert, William’s design was lovingly built by on-site carpenter Terry who will put it in the wonderful gardens.

William said he was delighted to have won. Mark congratulated him on a super design, which he felt sure would soon be in use.

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We’ve all become wiser about applying sunscreen and thinking about the effects of UV rays, but now we need to apply this to our pets too.

Pets just like humans, can get sunburn if out in the sun for too long. In the longer term, exposure can trigger squamous cell carcinoma – a form of cancer. Most at risk are hairless varieties and white animals.

There are many products now available to help you protect your pet. These include sunscreens, special wipes, sunblock and soothing after-sun lotion. Always use products specifically designed for pets as human ones often contain salicylates, which may prove toxic.

There is also a range of clothing products from hats and sun visors, through to sun suits like those made for children.

If your pet will be in a vehicle, it is advisable to fit sun screens. When you are out and about, protect your pet by using umbrellas and sun shades or the shade of a tree. Products can be found in pet stores, online and at your vets.

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Citizens Advice

What can Citizens Advice do for you?

Half of people on zero hours contracts think they’re not entitled to paid holiday, says Citizens Advice and two in five people on temporary contracts wrongly believe they are not entitled to paid holidays, Citizens Advice reveals.

We are calling on the government to ensure workers are able to take the paid holiday that they are entitled to after finding that some employers are misleading employees about holiday entitlement due to bosses’ ignorance, while others are deliberately flouting the law by exploiting workers’ confusion.

In the last financial year 185,000 people got help on employment issues.

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Experiencing issues over your employment entitlements? Contact your local Citizens Advice on 03444 111 444. Or drop in, details of opening times are on our website www.lewesdistrictcab.org.uk

Friendly cats and kittens seek loving homes. Lewes, Seaford & District Cats Protection (postcodes BN6-10 & BN25-26).

Call 01323 892 930.

Seaford twiddle muffs take on fidget spinners Are twiddle muffs set to take over from the global phenomenon of the fidget spinner? In Seaford, members of the Seaford Martello WI have designed and produced more than 30 twiddle muffs, especially for the residents of Clifden House, specialist dementia care centre, in Seaford.

Twiddle muffs have buttons, ribbons and other items attached so that a person with dementia can occupy their hands. They are also a great source of visual stimulation and keep hands warm.

Nial Joyce of Clifden House said: “We are very grateful to the ladies at the Seaford Martello WI for this thoughtful and exceptionally useful gift. Twiddle muffs are now a key part of our occupational therapy at Clifden House.”

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Seaford’s Neighbourhood Plan:

Further Public Consultation 11th July

Some of you may recall that the Plan is written by the local community, the people who know and love the area, rather than the Local Planning Authority. Lewes District Council has given Seaford a housing target to find a minimum of 185 dwellings by 2030. Seaford residents are able to say: where they want new homes, shops and offices to be built; what new buildings should look like; what infrastructure should be provided and where green spaces should be retained. Our vision is that, by 2030, Seaford will have: l made greater use of the seafront, heritage assets and its position as a gateway to the National Park; l promoted sympathetic development;

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The plan is about the use and development of land, and collecting evidence on local social, economic and environmental conditions. Information has been collected by the Team on many sites in the town, and over 70 sites are being examined in great detail, including their suitability for designation as Local Green Spaces. The Team is also considering: how the historic and natural environment can be improved, (including facilities for recreation and sport); how businesses can be best supported; whether the infrastructure is adequate and what improvements can be made in transport and travel.

Next public drop-in event: Clinton Hall, Clinton Place, Tuesday 11th July, 5pm – 8pm.

Before we draft the Plan, we need your views on our proposals for: l development sites and designation of Local Green Spaces l views to safeguard l design guidance l enhancing the environment, facilities and transport.

There will be further consultation on the draft plan itself before it is examined by a Independent Examiner and finally the Plan will be the subject of a referendum early in 2018.

For further information see our website, www.

Seafordnp.uk or Facebook https://www.facebook. com/SeafordTownNeighbourhoodPlan/ or contact by email: seafordnp@gmail.com The Seaford Neighbourhood Plan Team

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Cycle Seahaven

As the evenings have got lighter and the weather better, the club has been busier than ever! Our latest initiative has been running monthly bike clinics known as Dr Bike.

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We arrived to set up for 10am but already had a queue forming by 9.30…! Four ‘bike medics’ set to work and were kept busy until close of business at 12 noon – or more like 12.30 by the time we finished our last safety check and handed back the 20th bike we’d worked on that morning with freshly pumped up tyres. In many ways Saturday perfectly represents the Dr Bike thinking – we worked on bikes that were otherwise resting (rusting?) un-used in sheds or even in the garden. We don’t do major work but we do want to help present and future cyclists get, or keep, their bikes working.

For more serious mechanical ‘challenges’ we normally advise riders to check out their local bike shop.

One of our younger ‘customers’, and his Dad, took a very real interest in the work we were doing and got involved…the more you learn about how a bike works the better and easier cycling becomes! What seemed to work especially well was the teamwork. The session was fronted by a Cycle Seahven committee member who kept people informed, and amused, as they waited for a ‘medic’ to be available or just ran the stall and chatted ‘cycling’!

Family Forest Rides

The club is also running monthly family ride sessions in the forest. These are also on the first Saturday of the month and lead by one of our ride leaders. Children and adults have the chance to explore the forests routes and also have a go at some of the table tops and craters in the forest. All children have thoroughly enjoyed this.

Events

Many of our members join the club because they are taking on a cycling challenge. Seaford Town Council is excited to announce that Seaford is hosting a brand new off-road bike ride on Sunday 13th August in Martello Fields, Seaford, organised by the British Heart Foundation with support from Seaford Town Council.

With access to stunning coastal scenes, beautiful forest trails and epic cliffs to climb, this is the perfect summer event for mountain bikers of all abilities. Starting off right

by the sea, riders will take on 35 miles of beautiful off-road routes, plus an optional 10 miles of extra technical riding. Visually stunning and show casing the best of East Sussex, this ride is not to be missed.

The British Heart Foundation is asking 600 cyclists to take on this challenge to help fund lifesaving research into heart disease, which causes more than a quarter of all deaths in the UK. The BHF relies on the enormous generosity of its supporters to pay for its ground-breaking research. The event hopes to raise £47,000 in its first year, which will go towards helping us better understand how to prevent, diagnose and treat heart disease. Entries for the South East Coast off-Road Bike Ride are now open at only £20 for Adults and £10 for Children (aged 14 and above). To register: www.bhf.org.uk/southeastcoast or call 0845 130 8663

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Cycle Seahaven organises rides for MTB riders and road riders of many levels of fitness and experience.

We have devised a grading system to enable members to determine if a particular ride is for them. We have ride leaders of varied cycling interest and experience who publicise rides on our online rides calendar. This is regularly updated, sometimes with last-minute additions.

We include details such as the ride leader’s name, grade of ride, the meeting time/place, and a brief description of the route. All our details can be found on http://cycleseahaven.org.uk/ Cycle Seahaven still costs only £5 per year for this year.

From 1st January 2018, there are significant changes which may make it even cheaper for some households.

From that date, Individual Membership will be £8 per calendar year (reduced to £7 for a Standing Order), but there is a new category for Household Membership. Anyone living at the same address can join for £14 (reduced for a Standing Order to £10 for 2017, and £13 subsequently) from January 2018.

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MOCKFORD’S Blinds & AWNINGS

Big or small Mockfords make them all!

Mockford’s the Blindmakers are a small family business who have been trading in Seaford and Eastbourne for over 30 years.

Find us at: The Industrial Estate, Green Street, Eastbourne BN21 1QN Telephone: 01323 417518

Replacement vanes, weights, hangers and chain are also available from our showroom.

Website: mockfordblinds.co.uk Take the A259 from Seaford, on approaching Eastbourne go straight over the first set of traffic lights then take the next left into Green street. Once on Green Street there is a bus shelter on the right hand side opposite the entrance to a small trading estate where our showroom is located.

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D.I.Y WELCOME FOOLPROOF MEASURING SYSTEM, ALL BLINDS MADE TO MEASURE AND ESPECIALLY FOR D.I.Y.”ERS”, MACHINE MADE ROLLERS & VERTICALS AT INTERNET PRICES, VIST US FOR ADVICE AND HELP FROM AN EXPERIENCED BLINDS FITTER REDUCING SOLAR HEAT AN EXTERIOR AWNING SHADING PATIO DOORS & WINDOWS IS FAR MORE EFFECTIVE THAN INTERIOR BLINDS AND ALLOWS YOU TO SEE OUT WHATS NEW? CLIP ON PLEATED VENETIAN BLINDS DO NOT REQUIRE DRILLING OR SCREWS. IDEAL FOR GLASS DOORS

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SUMMER ROOM COOLER SUMMER ROOM COOLER ASUMMER awning isisfarfar more effective than internal blinds to keep a room and and house cooler. It ROOM COOLER AMockfords’ Mockfords’ awning more effective than internal blinds to keep a room house protects carpets and furnishings from fading, you can see out into the garden and of course, perfect Acooler.

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This device retracts the Awning into it’s during high winds and gales and will be fitted free, saving £144, for a pre-season limited period.

To encourage more customers to order before the summer rush, this device withdraws the awning Cassette during and high during high windsgales and gales and winds. will be fitted free, saving £144, for a pre-season limited period.

ESTIMATES As we do not have any salesmen, a fitter who has been installing Mockfords’ awnings for over three ESTIMATES ESTIMATES decades will be pleased to visit you answer questions, show fabrics and provide an estimate.

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Ed Jarzembowski – Leverhulme Emeritus Fellowship For the past 6 years Bishopstone resident, Ed Jarzembowski, has been Visiting Professor at the Nanjing Institute of Geology and Palaeontology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Jiangsu, where he is studying the evolution of fossil insects. In 2015 Ed was awarded the “Jiangsu Friendship Award” in recognition of his work and “outstanding contributions to Jiangsu Province” (see Seaford Scene December 2015, page 82), and he has now been awarded an Emeritus Fellowship by The Leverhulme Trust, which will enable him to continue his 5/15/2017 PM research atcloud-free-advertii_outlines.pdf Nanjing for a further1two years.3:59:07 Currently,

Ed is working with colleagues both at Nanjing and other international institutions looking at fossil insects from the age of the dinosaurs, but over the course of his long career has published more than 300 scientific papers as well as numerous popular articles. His work in the claypits of south-east England has shown that, with the exception of bees and ants, the major insect groups that are around today were already well established 130 million years ago during the reign of the dinosaurs – the bees and ants were to appear later as the flowering plants began to evolve. During his latest visit to China Ed has been focusing on the beautifully preserved fossil insects and flowers entombed in 100-million-year-old (Myr-old) amber from Myanmar (formerly Burma), and the Fellowship means he will be able to continue with this work and other research on dragonflies in amber.

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We want this to be a happy day for all the family to enjoy.

We would gratefully accept donations of books, bric-abrac, (not electrical goods or large heavy articles) toys and games, plants, linens, craft materials and unwanted gifts before the fête and on the day. The proceeds are for the on-going maintenance of the much loved ancient parish Church of St Andrew in Bishopstone, which will be open to all to enjoy the unique atmosphere and listen to organ music.

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seaford inner wheel club

Car Boot Sale

The weather forecast looked cloudy with some sunshine but no RAIN. So we packed our cars with booty the night before. We were up and about at 6am. and it was raining, but it wasn’t supposed to rain. However, hooray, it did stop when we started to unpack our laden cars. We had two tables of treasures from our homes and rails full of clothes. Brisk sales continued until midday and the stall raised the impressive sum of £145 for our charity account.

70th Anniversary Inter-club Tea

All regalia that could be found was cleaned, polished and put on display. Photo albums, charter and original chain of office were also on the table. The magnificent bespoke cake made and decorated by Pip Tilley was in pride of place. We were delighted to welcome 39 members of Inner Wheel from District 25 and members from Battle and Eastbourne Sovereign clubs, together with senior former members Vi Naylor, Jean Green, Joan Gleeson and Cynthia Marsh. District Chairman Aileen Hargreaves brought greetings in addition to those of President Bill Pierce (Seaford Rotary) and President Jackie Arkwell (Martello Rotary).

We were delighted to welcome Tony Lees as our speaker, who shared with us some of his early memories of being invited by John Ketley to join Rotary and later on he learned about the Inner Wheel Club and made friends with many of its members. He mentioned that the Rotary Club and Inner Wheel Club worked very much together to serve the town. Tony told us several amusing anecdotes. He quoted Nelson Mandela, ‘What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived, it is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.’ (He was thanked by 1st Vice-President Jennifer Pierce for his inspiring and reflective talk).

The Seaford Golf Club put on an excellent wellpresented tea, and rounded off the afternoon with a slice of delicious celebration cake.

Photos l-r: Val Wagstaff, President Andrea, Pat Allen, Marilyn Ross; President Andrea and District Chairman cutting the cake.

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Seaford Little Theatre

The Late Edwina Black

Seaford Little Theatre’s curtains opened to reveal a set that time-travelled us to a stifling late Victorian England, when full mourning had to be worn whether you cared for the person who died or not. A crimson and tawny-dressed stage – yes, port does play a part in this period suspense drama – became the atmospherically conceived parlour in which the cast of four – only one of whom loved the deceased lady of the house – played out this whodunnit.

There is shock when Inspector Martin orders a post mortem, despite the doctor’s death certificate.

Gregory, the pompous village schoolmaster who has lived a life of luxury on his wife’s money, is under suspicion, along with his lover and her companion, Elizabeth, with whom he is planning to run away. And not altogether in the clear is adoring housekeeper Ellen. So who poisoned the poisonous Edwina with arsenic? Well, that’s another thing entirely, but the interest in this play really concerns the breakdown in trust and love when one party is all too ready to blame the other in order to save their own skin.

The twisty plot requires many words over two hours, but, given that I was gripped from start to finish, an extra 15

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minutes would have been even better as there were times when I felt the dialogue was rushed. And this may have had something to do with why the prompter’s voice was heard so often.

William Dinner and William Morum wrote this drama in 1949 – not long after that it was made into a film called Obsessed – and were an audience to be transported to the Little Theatre last month they would have felt quite at home with the clipped post-war middle-class delivery of the cast.

Unsurprisingly it opens with Ellen, well played by Little Theatre stalwart Margaret Kennedy, having a tidy up and grumpily admitting the detective, portrayed in a refreshing avuncular style by Dug Godfrey. It was good to see Kennedy back on the stage after an absence of three years – she directed Nightmare last year and will be directing Neil Simon’s comedy Rumours later this year.

Trich Richings as Elizabeth was, like other cast members, a good extractor of humour from the lines to lighten the gloom of the plot. She excelled in her scenes with Gregory, played by the experienced Alan Lade, in which their excitement for a new life together gives way to stormy scenes of recrimination. This production, it has to be said, owed much to Lade for not only did he play his part with aplomb but he designed the set and the sound, a hypnotic clock ticking ominously throughout, and wind chimes at telling moments which were received with appreciative ‘ooohs’. And Debi Lade found some great costumes.

The drama was ably directed by Mary Young, who is as strong with dark pieces as with comedy. The next production is Trap for a Lonely Man, from 21st to 29th July.

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Seize a salad (with or without BBQ meat)

by Julian O’Vegetables

First off, some ingredients mentioned in previous offerings are more widely available than I thought. I have seen Scotch Bonnet chillies in Sainsburys and skirt steak in Morrisons, so there’s no need to go trawling for these online. This month I’m looking at salads to accompany BBQ dishes or to provide lighter alternatives to hunks of char-grilled meat on those sunny days in the garden. I think the croutons in the Caeser salad are vital to the dish as they give a nice crunch, but change the ingredients to suit your own tastes. Adding some chargrilled chicken breast is a good idea.

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6 cloves garlic, peeled; 8-10 tablespoons mayonnaise; 5 anchovy fillets, minced; 6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; salt and pepper to taste; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 250g day-old bread, cubed; 1 romaine lettuce, torn into bitesize pieces.

Jamie Oliver’s New Potato salad with shallots, parsley and vinaigrette

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1 kg new potatoes, scrubbed; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 3 small shallots, very finely chopped; 1 handful fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped.

Method

Gently boil the potatoes in salted water until tender.

Drain and leave to cool slightly. Whisk the mustard with the vinegar and slowly add the olive oil. Add the chopped shallots and parsley and season well with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Slice the cooked potatoes in half and dress with the shallot and parsley vinaigrette. Enjoy!

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Mince 3 cloves of garlic and combine in a small bowl with mayonnaise, anchovies, 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan cheese, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

Refrigerate until ready to use. Heat oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Cut the remaining 3 cloves of garlic into quarters, and add to hot oil. Cook and stir until brown, then remove garlic from pan. Add bread cubes to the hot oil. Cook, turning frequently, until lightly browned. Remove bread cubes from oil, and season with salt and pepper. Place lettuce in a large bowl. Toss with dressing, remaining Parmesan cheese, and seasoned bread cubes.

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Seaford Afternoon Flower Club The club meets this month on Thursday 20th July and we will be having an imposed workshop, whereby all the plant material and mechanics will be provided.

Members will watch a demonstration of what can be achieved using these materials and then it will be up to individuals to call on their creative talents to render their interpretation. Workshops like this are always good fun and it is astounding to see the amount of talent and creativity which comes to light.

With the Seaford Horticultural Show looming on 5th August, the workshop will be a useful springboard for those members intending to enter the competition and we look forward to seeing lots of interesting creations.

Apart from the imposed workshop, members will also be entering the monthly competition, entitled Twist and Turn.

At our meeting in May we were treated to a demonstration by Gill Homer entitled Creative Thinking.

Gill was inspiring and we were all excited to learn that she was preparing to exhibit at Chelsea a few days after our demonstration. We were also delighted to hear that she was awarded a Silver Gilt medal for her creation. We feel very privileged to have hosted such a talented demonstrator at our club.

The rest of the year’s programme is a mixture of demonstrations and workshops, and our annual fee is just £28, which is amazing value for 11 entertaining afternoons. Why not come and join us this year? We will offer you a warm welcome.

We meet on the third Thursday of each month (except January) at 2pm at the Baptist Church in Belgrave Road, Seaford BN25 2EE.Visitors are always very welcome at £5 on the door which includes refreshments. Contact Georgie Wall on 01323 490979 or Sue Ward on 01323 894848 for further details.

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MARTELLO ROTARY

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Alfriston Primary School organised a football tournament for all the local primary schools and Martello Rotary sponsored the trophies. The event was held at the Downs Leisure Centre in May; out of nine teams taking part, the winners were Stafford Juniors. Congratulations to them, and we hope that the tournament can take place again next year.

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The club decided to make a further donation to SMT Juniors and Rotarian Clive Rimell visited them at The Barn Theatre in Saxon Lane to hand over the cheque.

Mrs Paula Woolven, Director of SMTJ, said that they have won acclaim for community inclusion, including the innovation award from the British Youth Council and their members are encouraged and supported to take part in community projects including the Inspired scheme for young volunteers. Martello Rotary Club is very pleased to be able to support them.

CTAS

Michele Spencer from CTAS (Community Training & Support) visited the club to give us a further update on all the projects they are involved with in Nepal. Martello Rotary has been supporting CTAS for a number of years and it is our major “overseas” project. We know that a fairly modest sum donated will go a very long way to making a huge difference to the lives of many people there. President Jackie handed over a cheque for £300 to Michele, who thanked the club for its continued support.

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Beachy Head Chaplaincy

The club was very pleased to welcome Erik Retallick, a Chaplain working with the Beachy Head Chaplaincy team, to give a talk about the work that they do. They are a Christian Chaplaincy specialising in Crisis Intervention and Search and Rescue. Their vision is to end suicide at Beachy Head, one of the world’s most notorious suicide spots. Since 2004 they have responded to almost 6,000 searches, resulting in the rescue of over 2,000 people. Their teams use specialised negotiation techniques to intervene with despondent people on the cliff edge. In 2016 they responded to over 600 searches resulting in the rescue of over 300 people.

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The Macmillan Horizon Centre in Brighton opened last year and this was the charity chosen by President Jackie Arkwell to receive a major donation in her year.

It has been designed with input from people affected by cancer to make it the best place to offer the support and services that people in Sussex need. The club was visited by Geoff Brown, the Centre Manager, Anne Hamill, a local Fundraising Committee member, and David Atkey, a volunteer. Geoff told us that the Centre has 6 staff and 100 volunteers, and explained about all the different services and types of support that are available. There is a café which is very popular!

President Jackie presented them with a donation for £1,000.

The Martello Rotary Club meets on Monday evenings at Seaford Golf Club and welcomes new members.

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Who’s Who In Seaford?

Mary Young, Chairman of Seaford Little Theatre Management Committee Mary has lived in Seaford for 40 years and has been the Chairman of Seaford Little Theatre Management Committee for the last three years. She also directs, acts, organises play readings, and helps backstage and front of house. Mary is now retired, having worked in primary school teaching and headship, locally and further afield. She is also a member of U3A having run a U3A book group, and she is also a member of the local National Trust, Ladies Probus and Seaford Cinema. Mary was educated at a London Grammar School, the University of Brighton and the Open University. Mary is widowed, having lost her husband Roger 10 years ago. She has a pet cat called Kiwi.

What does your role involve?

Working with the committee to present a programme of plays that will entertain and inform our audiences, to maintain and develop the theatre building which we own and to promote the theatre in the community.

What do you most enjoy about your role? Working with a great team of people who love theatre and enjoy creating shows for our audiences.

What are your hobbies and interests? The arts, especially theatre, waterways, travelling to interesting places, reading and being outdoors.

What do you like best about Seaford?

The people, the Little Theatre, the Downs and the sea.

What is your favourite piece of music?

What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong.

What is your favourite film? The Theory of Everything.

What book are you reading at the moment?

The Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry.

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

Messing about in boats!

What has been your most embarrassing moment? Entering a scene on stage, when I shouldn’t have been there!

Where is your favourite place to go in Seaford? Apart from The Little Theatre, Seaford Head takes some beating!

Which living person do you most admire? Dame Judi Dench.

What makes you sad? Poverty, disease and despair.

What is the first line of your favourite poem?

“Now as I was young and easy under the apple boughs”

How do you relax? I curl up with a good book.

What words or phrases do you most overuse? Has anyone seen my glasses or pen or...

What is the most important lesson life has taught you?

To treat others as you would wish to be treated!

What is your favourite journey?

By narrowboat on the Llangollen Canal.

How would you spend a million pounds? I would share it with those who needed it and good causes.

What is your most memorable learning experience?

Living abroad and having to learn a completely new language quickly to get by.

What keeps you awake at night?

Thinking about what I’ve seen on the news!

What is your greatest extravagance?

Theatre tickets, holidays and eating out.

What is your greatest fear? Terrorism!

What is the best advice you have ever been given? You can do it!

What would your motto be? Always Young!

Which person in history would you most like to meet?

William Shakespeare.

What or who is the greatest love in your life?

My children and grandchildren.

Anything else you may like to include? Trap for a Lonely Man, Seaford Little Theatre’s next production opens on 21st July.

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Carol Edwards

After a number of years as Chair of the PTA at Seaford Primary School, or MAD (Making a Difference) as it is known as in the school, Carol Edwards has decided to step down.

Carol has been a parent at the school since April 2000.

She has seen four different Head Teachers and, as you can imagine, lots of changes. With her youngest child going into Year 6 in September at Seaford Primary, Carol feels it’s time to let someone else take over the reins. I wanted to get a real feel for Carol and all the work she had done over the years so, as well as getting some background, I caught up with some people who know her well.

Carol joined the PTA in 2003 as a helper joining the Committee in 2004 as Secretary working alongside the then chair, Helen Rudd. When Helen left in 2008, Carol eventually took over as Chair. Helen said “Congratulations Carol for all the years you have been involved, worked hard and fundraised for the PTA. Over the years there have been many people that have helped you along the way and have raised lots of money for the school, a very big achievement on your behalf and I am sure they will miss you very much.

Congratulations once again.”

Karen Dixon, previously Treasurer of the PTA, said “I worked alongside Carol on the Committee for two years – and I have no idea how she has kept up the pace for 14 years. Carol is dedicated, enthusiastic, happy to listen to advice from others and everything she does is for the children at SPS. She is always determined to make each event better than its previous version for example the summer fayre parade gets better and better. Seaford’s answer to Notting Hill!!

Elise Holliman, a friend and PTA Committee member said “Over the years, Carol has dressed up as a chicken, bunny and teddy all in the name of fundraising! She nearly broke her arm at an ice skating event and had to attend A&E. She can organise a disco with her eyes shut! She has coordinated Christmas and Summer Fayres, Elves Shelves, Easter egg hunts and sponsored

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events. The annual Mother’s and Father’s Day shops are always busy. She has barbequed, provided tea and coffee, held film nights, quiz nights, pamper nights, fashion shows and even washed cars! The energy she brings to the PTA is relentless. The sheds for PTA storage have been reorganised, extended, moved, taken down and put up over the years and it’s always a mystery how such big events can come out of such a small space.

“I think it’s safe to say that Carol has lived up to the PTA’s name and has definitely Made a Difference. It goes without saying that she is MAD! I know that she would say that she didn’t do it alone. She has had the help and support of many people over the years on the MAD team, and the committee and I know that she would like to thank everyone who has helped over the years to make the PTA the success it is today.”

Lynne Giles, the Deputy Headteacher at Seaford Primary says “Not only has Carol instigated a wonderful variety of amazing events, she has worked very hard at them and has never refused to do any task – she has even had wet sponges thrown at her! I must add that this was completely voluntarily in order to raise funds!

She carries on to say “She really has been a fantastic asset to this school and we will really miss her in more ways than one. Obviously, we will miss her tireless enthusiasm and fundraising prowess but also her friendship and dedication to Seaford Primary School.

She will always be held in very high regard by everyone here and we will always be grateful for the difference she made!”

I know she has enjoyed every single minute of being MAD! It hasn’t always been easy, and there is a lot of hard work, sweat and tears that go into running a successful PTA. The Committee led by Carol has been able to provide the School with some excellent equipment over the years for example, picnic tables and sun canopies in the playground, ball walls, climbing frames, trim trails, a thatched outdoor classroom, traversing wall, slingshots, drum kit, samba drums, books for the library and much more.

Will she be able to let go after all these years? Carol says, “I will still be around during the year 2017/18 to hand over, and give advice if needed, but I look forward to attending School events with my son in his final year as a parent and enjoying them without the stress!”

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ROTARY CLUB OF SEAFORD

Seaford Musical Theatre Juniors On Wednesday 10th May President Bill Pierce and Past President Paul Vaesen went to the Barn Theatre during rehearsals of Seaford Musical Theatre Juniors (SMTJ) to present a cheque to Paula Woolven to help support disabled children who are part of this group.

SMTJ was formed in 2011 to provide a much-needed facility to enable youngsters to enhance their performing skills and to perform in front of an audience. At that time, there were 12 members of the group and that number has risen to nearly 100 in 2017 with a waiting list of young people wishing to take part in their performance-based, confidence boosting weekly classes, shows and community activities.

SMTJ (web site: http://www.seafordmusicaltheatre.co.uk/ smt-juniors) remains the only community charity youth theatre group in the Seahaven area.

In 2016, SPARK network funded two support workers for two hours a week to give disabled young people the opportunity to take part with SMTJ. The key workers assist young people with additional needs to live a ‘life more ordinary’, by helping them overcome any hurdles, physical or neurological, so they can take part alongside their classmates. Unfortunately, SPARK closed recently, and with it, any chance of further repeat of the ‘Life More Ordinary’ grant scheme as part funding of the support workers. So, we were prompted to give SMTJ a further donation to this vibrant and important group to help them continue to give disabled young people the opportunity to perform.

Support for Students’ Sri Lanka visit

When many members of the Rotary Club were at school, if anyone had suggested that, in their summer holidays, they might undertake a school trip to carry out a community project in Sri Lanka, they would have

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thought it was some sort of practical joke, but that is what eleven students from Seaford Head School will be doing in July. The visit will combine three elements, a community project, opportunities for trekking and other outward-bound activities, and finally some rest and relaxation.

The students will travel to Negombo, which with its old Dutch fort, historic churches, beautiful temples, and bustling fish market, is an ideal place to begin a Sri Lankan adventure. They will then travel to Kandy, the second biggest town, located in scenic hill country where they can visit Sri Lanka’s most important Buddhist shrine or explore the stunning Botanic Gardens.

The next stage of the adventure will take them to Nuwara Eliya, a quaint former colonial hill station surrounded by tea estates and lush gardens known locally as “Little England”. The mixture between very British and Sri Lankan styles – rickshaws and red telephone boxes – make this a really fun, if slightly surreal, place to explore.

This is also trekking country and there are several short or longer trails which can be followed, taking in plunging cliffs, waterfalls, misty lakes, and beautiful cloud forest.

The community engagement and project phase follows which will provide a unique opportunity for the students to immerse themselves in a community, giving an insight into a rich new culture. There will be an opportunity to explore local development challenges by participating in a project meeting an important community need. The team’s financial contribution and unskilled labour will be appreciated by the community and will offer the students a chance to learn practical and leadership skills, as well as make new friends.

After the project work, the students go to Dalhousie at the foot of Adam’s Peak, one of the most popular treks in Sri Lanka, and one which requires an early start to maximise the chances of seeing the beautiful views across Sri Lanka from the summit at 2,243m.

If that was not enough, the next stage will take the team to Borderland for white water rafting down the Kelani River. The end of the day will see a return to camp for a chance to dry off before continuing with some evening games, a hot meal, and the chance to reflect on the past few days as a team.

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The final stage involves a return to Negombo for time to relax on the beach, shopping for souvenirs and a final team meal before the flight home. No doubt there will be a fund of stories about all the achievements, and possibly the occasional mishap which, hopefully, will be shared on return.

So where does Seaford Rotary Club fit in? The total cost of the adventure is not insignificant and the students have been fundraising for almost two years to make it all possible. To help them on their way, Seaford Rotary Club has funded the cost of travel to Heathrow for the outward journey as well as the cost of visas for the party.

We are sure all those making the trip will gain enormously from the opportunity to sample the Sri Lankan way of life and contribute, through the project work to meet a need of the community. What a pity there weren’t similar opportunities in our school days.

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something they have missed out on, since their money has been spent fighting the illness or on transport to and from the hospital for treatment. One of these treats is the use of one of the two caravans that CWCF has at Haven Brow Caravan Park, St Leonards.

The Rotary Club of Seaford has supported CWCF over the years, both in providing them with donations from time to time, but also by cleaning one of their caravans ready for the summer season.

So, on Monday 22nd May a team of Past Presidents, Tony Lees, Geoff Lowles, Frank Thompson and Paul Vaesen drove down to Haven Brow armed with buckets, sponges, mops and cloths to set about the task of cleaning the outside of their Normandy Court caravan. A few hours later the caravan looked gleaming and as good as new, and we departed having felt that we’d done a worthwhile job, stopping off at the Lamb at Hooe for some refreshments and good fellowship on the way home.

Photos: from top: President Bill Pierce presenting the donation cheque to Sarah Speedy, Head of Sixth Form, Seaford Head School; President Bill Pierce presenting the donation cheque to Romilly James with Paula Woolven and Donna Bull; Paul Vaesen and Tony Lees hard at work.

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By Charity In Loving Memory of Violet White For Violet, 2013 became very difficult when her husband of 74 years had to move from their home in Seaford into a care home for dementia patients in Eastbourne.

Relying on family members to bring them back together at visiting hours, Violet dreaded losing her independence, and CTLA Community Transport were able to step up and help Violet and her family by taking her with the Travel Club members who were visiting the Arndale Centre.

Jay Prentice, Violet’s daughter, describes CTLA’s support as a ‘life-line’ for her mother and gives credit to the other passengers on the bus for chatting with Violet on the way to and from her visits, which could sometimes be difficult and draining for her.

Sadly, in April, Violet passed away and her family asked for donations in her memory to be made to CTLA Community Transport as an acknowledgement for the extra mile they were happy to go to help reunite a wonderful couple. £540 was received, for which CTLA gratefully thank Violet’s family and friends, and every penny will go towards meeting the need that public transport leaves unmet. – fighting loneliness, isolation and promoting inclusion and well-being.

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SEAFORD and DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY www.seafordhorti.com

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he year seems to be passing by so quickly, and summer is in full swing with flowers and crops growing in plentiful supply, gardening is a pleasure in these lovely July days. Along with colour in the garden, the scent of flowers and bushes fills the air and gives the promise of a glorious day to come.

The rose of course is the quintessential flower to give fragrance, and the number of species is vast in varying

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Basil, also known as Saint Joseph’s Wort, and the ‘King of Herbs’ is possibly native to India where it has been cultivated for the last 5,000years. The name however comes from the Greek word meaning royal/kingly. It is a culinary herb and features commonly in Italian cuisine but needs to be added near to the end of cooking as it loses its flavour quickly. Basil likes hot dry conditions to grow well and a plant on a sun-facing windowsill out of any draughts is ideal. Pick the leaves when needed and more will grow. Basil is a good companion for tomato plants too.

Next month is the society’s main horticultural show and roses will hopefully feature. As well as roses there are around 100 other classes into which members can exhibit – flowers, vegetables, fruit, arts and craft, photography and domestic produce. The Show on Saturday 5th August is open to visitors from 1.30pm at Seaford Head Upper School Hall, Arundel Road. Your support will be most welcome. Sylvia Reeve to d

MEMBERS’ NOTICE BOARD The next social evening is on Thursday 27th July at St Leonard’s Church Hall when the speaker, Kevin Gordon, will give a talk on The Lost Village of Tidemills. The evening’s competition is Single Lettuce.

There is also a Quiz Night on 6th July (reservation required), a horticultural stall at the Scouts’ Car Boot sale on the 9th and an outing on 21st for those who have booked. Members entering exhibits in the show on 5th August are asked to submit their entry forms as early as possible and no later than Wednesday 2nd August. Details are in the schedule and on the website seafordhorti.com.

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The cut-flower industry needs blooms that travel well so growing roses in our gardens therefore is almost a necessity if it is those fragrances that are wanted. Roses need a fertile soil boosted by well-rotted manure or some good compost in a sunny spot. Regular feeding and watering will produce those lovely scented blooms.

Deadheading and pruning a rose will reward you for many years to come.

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Well, all that hard work (see last month’s Seaford Scene) certainly paid off and our Community Garden in the Crouch was looking, at the time of writing, fantastic.

The amazing spring was an enormous help, with sun, a bit of rain and many hands on deck, resulting in an explosion of growth and brilliant flowers, from exotic foamy date palm blossom and a tree echium spire to the quintessential Englishness of vibrant roses and the promise of sweet peas.

Of course we knew we had the Mayor’s Trail coming up and hope that new mayor Linda Wallraven enjoyed her tour last month of some of the town’s loveliest gardens to raise money for her chosen charity for the year, Seaford Lifeguards.

Coming up this month is the Macmillan Garden Trail on 29th July, like the Mayor’s Trail organised by Geoff Stonebanks and including his own award-winning Driftwood Garden, so with that splendid space in mind we know there can be no let-up in the care of our own garden. Driftwood is open on specific days during the summer so visit the website at www.geoffstonebanks. co.uk for more info.

In preparation for the Mayor’s and Macmillan Trails, the last day of May saw, in no particular order, carpenterin-chief and, coincidentally, our chair, Dave, hard at it making a U-shaped sales table, the other one having rotted away. Bob, our herb hero, whose beds are an olfactory feast of thymes, hyssop, mints… – well you name it and he’s probably got it – was very grateful to fellow herb grower and visitor David Butty who has donated some fine plants

for Bob to grow. In the corner behind the wildlife pond Ellie and Nicola were demonstrating that it’s not only Dave that’s handy with a saw as they created raised beds for the children’s garden they are revamping – and to think that last month it was just a drawing on the classroom wall. Margaret was tying up Verbascum chaxii which is burgeoning in the dry bed, before moving on to the runner bean area where she was helping Stan position bamboo poles for them to ramp up. Various other volunteers were busy tending plants in the poly tunnel, where the young tomatoes were putting on a growth spurt.

It was great to see Ana, Viv and Nicola back in action after their accidents. We need you!

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The Garden Team Photos from top: Margaret secures Verbascum chaxii against the wind; Ellie builds raised beds for the children’s garden; Margaret and Stan erect bean poles for the runners; Bob ‘rescued’ this blue salvia, nurtured it and now hopes to take cuttings from it for sale; Dave starts to fill up his new sales table with plants.

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EAST BLATCHINGTON LECTURES The next East Blatchington lecture at St Peter’s Church in Belgrave Road, Seaford, will be on Tuesday afternoon, July 4th – and by a familiar figure.

The Rector, the Rev Canon Dr Andrew Mayes, will talk about his latest book, his eighth, with the intriguing title of Journey to the Centre of the Soul. It is described as a summons to a subterranean spiritual adventure, an odyssey of the soul. If you let it, it will invigorate and inspire a search for something deeper in the spiritual life. He will illustrate his talk with stunning slides of the caves in the Holy Land, a part of the world he knows well, having lived there for some years.

The talk is open to everyone, and starts at 2.30pm.

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Flower power One of the biggest events of the year at St Peter’s Church, East Blatchington, is the Flower Festival, over the weekend of June 30th to July 2nd. It is entitled “Word into Vision”, based on the fact that this is the Year of the Bible, which is a Diocesan initiative.

This title has an interesting double meaning, both the Word illustrated or made visible. The starting points for the flower arrangements are all taken from the Bible, with a common theme in expressing verses which set out titles and descriptions of Jesus.

A further attraction over the weekend is an exhibition of patchwork quilts in the Chapel Hall under Maggie Chitty’s leadership. There is also a quilt offered as the prize in a grand draw.

The festival opened on Friday 30th June and continues on Saturday 1st July from 10am to 5pm, and on Sunday, 2nd July from 2pm to 5pm. Everyone is welcome to come and see the exhibits.

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Austrian Visitors AT Driftwood Garden The season at Driftwood got off to an early start on 25th May, with a visit from the Austrian Horticultural Society. Elite Tours in Vienna had organised the visit as part of a five-day tour of Sussex and Kent gardens, taking in a visit to the Chelsea Flower Show too! 29 visitors and their guide arrived by coach, on what was one of the hottest days of the year. Garden owner, Geoff Stonebanks, was amazed to read the itinerary for the tour, when one of the visitors produced it. Other gardens they were seeing were, Sissinghurst, Arundel Castle, Borde Hill, Nymans, Great Dixter, Pashely Manor and Hever Castle. Geoff says, “ I felt so honoured and amazed to be included in such great company. Who could imagine a small private garden alongside the likes of these grand locations!”

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TWINNING BOWS OUT After five exploratory years, and 35 years in existence, the Seaford Twinning Association will regretfully wind up in September. The AGM, in the Council Chamber on Friday 1st September, will close the books – unless any enthusiasts can form a committee before that date and resuscitate it.

It finishes with a small membership, but no one prepared to run it!

The Twinning Charter, signed in both countries and in both languages, will remain on the walls of Seaford’s Council Chamber, and its counterpart in Bönningstedt, Schleswig Holstein, Germany. It’s just that the ‘supporters club’, the STA, will be absent.

The Charter remains valid and in legal force, and no one knows how a charter is dissolved! It was signed by local people in 1984, in the absence of a Town Council, and was validated by the Government’s Central Bureau for Twinning and Exchanges. Across East Sussex County 2 other towns, Polegate and Hurst Green, are twinned in the same manner with towns in Kreis Pinneberg, the German county with links to East Sussex since the 1950s and eventually with a formal county-to-county twinning.

Pinneberg is an area peopled

by Saxons with a similar origin, sense of humour, and original language to the South Saxons of Sussex!

German visitors come to Seaford and are greeted by Bönningstedt’s name on welcoming road signs, on the Bönningstedt Promenade, and of course Bönningstedt provided 110 replacement trees for Seaford after the great storm of 1987.

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But if anyone mourning the passing wishes to join STA and keep the Bönningstedt link going, they should contact Chairman Peter White on peterwhitecrier@hotmail.com and say so.

In next month’s Seaford Scene you can read about the achievements of STA and the legacy it is leaving the town.

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Seaford Mayor’s Garden Trail 2017 Eight uniquely different gardens opened up the garden gate on Sunday 11th June to raise money for the Mayor of Seaford’s charity for 2017, Seaford Lifeguards!

The official opening for the trail was organiser, Geoff Stonebanks’ award-winning garden, Driftwood, in Bishopstone. On hand to support the Mayor of Seaford, Cllr Linda Wallraven, was newly re-elected MP, Maria Caulfield, Liz Holland, Consort, Mark Brown, Deputy Mayor, young Mayor, Thomas Exley, Steve Buckledee of Pomegrante, who generously sponsored the event again and Geoff himself.

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Geoff said he had been worried on the day as the weather was not that good but was wonderfully surprised when all the money came in and topped £2060.60. Thank you to all who visited the gardens and to all volunteers! More details at www.mayorsopengarden.co.uk Photos from top: Mayor of Seaford, Cllr, Linda Wallraven, cuts the ribbon, Mayor of Seaford (right) with Liz Holland enjoy tea and cake in Driftwood garden.

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MERCREAD YOUTH CENTRE – SEAFORD YOUTH FORUM

In recent months the Youth Centre has been busy with 65 on roll for the mainly Year 7 After School Club on Wednesdays. This is now switching focus to the current Year 6s with a new session for the 12 – 13 age group starting in September and, if we can find the Youth Workers, a senior session also. Watch this space!

We’ve been pleased to forge close links with Seaford Head school, enabling some targeted work with older students. Our facilities are, of course, used by many other young people such as the Army Cadets, the Down’s Syndrome group, the King’s Church, and the very successful Charlie Bear’s Nursery.

The Youth Forum continues to be very active, although with many of our older members coming to ‘exam time’, we have reverted to a single Forum most of whose members are young and inexperienced but very

enthusiastic. The guidance of the older stalwarts, Neve James and Megan Carter, is invaluable.

Our main fundraising target currently is the provision of a defibrillator to boost coverage on the Crouch and to date we have raised £520 towards this. The kick-off point was a very successful Cocktails/Mocktails evening and we also raised money with a Lucky Dip at the recent football day on the Salts. (Thanks are due to Diella’s, Paul’s Plaice, Intersport, Home Hardware, Morrison’s, The Front Room, Toy Town, the Pound Shop and several individuals for their generous help).

We’ve also continued to explore issues affecting the town and its young people, and have shared ideas with Craig Williams representing the Town Council and Mr Ellis from Seaford Head. We will continue to think through issues such as disability access and leisure provision, and we use events like the Town Meeting to introduce ourselves to other generations in the hope that we can share ideas and activities. In a similar context we were pleased to play a part in the opening of the Shoal on the Splash Point jetty where some of you will have heard Emma Vitelli’s rendering of a Masefield poem.

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Seaford man awarded top French honour Seventy-three years after landing amid the hideous aftermath of the allied invasion on the Normandy beaches, Gwynne Griffiths has been awarded the Légion d’Honneur for his bravery.

At 18, he left City of London School to volunteer in the Royal Armoured Corps. He was serving in Northern Ireland in July 1944 in the short-lived Reconnaissance Regiment when his squadron was ordered to France to replace 300 soldiers from Eastbourne, after their ship was torpedoed off the coast of Normandy, causing more than 180 men to lose their lives.

Gwynne, who was born in London in 1923, said: “I drove ashore from the landing craft onto the beaches of Arromanches, but the fighting had moved much further inland. Seeing the terrible wreckage of tanks and armoured cars, I realised the slaughter that had taken place on 6th June. I drove up the beach and could hear the guns in the distance though they were nowhere near me. I was terrified.”

When the Reconnaissance Regiment disbanded after only five years Gwynne got into the 14th/20th Hussars “where, happily, I rode five days a week. I have a great love of horses.” His other great love is London and he became a Freeman of the City in 1968.

So what does the Légion d’Honneur, the highest decoration in France – Gwynne has the degree of Chevalier (Knight) – mean to him? “This award is a private thing to me and I accept on behalf of all my comrades who died not only in the sinking of their ship but in the whole of the campaign. I do find it sad that so many people have never heard of the Reconnaissance Regiment and I have got this for them. I didn’t do anything spectacular, but I didn’t do anything wrong either. I wouldn’t have missed just under five years in the army because I met so many fantastic people. When at a reunion I saw so many of my colleagues without legs, arms, I realised how very lucky I’d been.”

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Move on to Christmas 1944 and his unit was racing to the Ardennes where the Germans had broken through.

“I drove through enemy lines until we came to an American officer who told us about Glenn Miller” – the band leader and troops entertainer whose plane vanished over the English channel. “We were observing,” recalled Gwynne. “I’ve never driven so fast.” Showing me his one photo of his fellow troopers, the 94-year-old said wryly: “At 21 I was known as Young Griff.”

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Seahaven Hard of SEAFORD KURLERS Hearing Club The Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club held its monthly meeting on Friday 2nd June. The speaker’s wife had decided to give her husband a surprise holiday which meant that we had to find some alternative amusement.

Pauline, our Events Organiser, had wanted to try out some “chair exercises” and this seemed too good an opportunity to miss.

We all started out quite solemnly doing our heel and leg exercises, but when we started on the arm exercises there seemed to be memories of the game “head, shoulders knees and toes” creeping in and a certain amount of competition as to how fast the actions could be done. This also brought back memories of hand jiving, which we all had a go at. It was then suggested that we might all learn the alphabet in sign language, which we went through. Not sure how much exercising was done in the end but I think we all enjoyed ourselves.

Mabel continued her reminiscences about her life during and after the War and how she became interested in music. We then had tea and the raffle. During the tea break, we set all the Club members counting the copper in the Copper Jar. £13 will be banked from this.

There was also a good collection of milk bottle tops and stamps to go the Friends of Eastbourne Hospital.

On the produce stall we sold a jar of chutney and one aspidistra. The book stall saw a few books sold.

Our meeting next month on Friday 7th July, will be about the RLNI New members and visitors are always welcome.

Our August meeting, on the 4th, is a Mystery Tour ending with tea. We are leaving St James’ at 2.15 pm.

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There is a cost of £5 which will cover the tea and cakes, and the minibus.

Many thanks to Pauline for her efforts to sort out something at such short notice.

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Hello to all Seaford Scene Readers. I cannot believe that we are already half way through 2017.

July can be a funny month for changeable weather.

So many events are arranged for this time of year. The students are all on their summer break. For all the event organisers, it is ‘fingers crossed’ that all goes well for their occasion. One of my own Granddaughters is getting married in July. I pray that the sun shines and all goes well. So for everyone I wish for a really good spell of sunshine – it can rain at night and keep the gardens looking good. Don’t the weeds love it!

Fortunately New Age Kurling can be played by all at any time of the year. Nothing deters Seaford Kurlers from their sport.

Something that we shall help out with again this year is the 2017 Para Games. We have been involved from the very beginning of the event. It is held every year at The Wave Leisure Centre, Seaford. It is in conjunction with other concerns such as Sainsbury’s, CTLA and the local Rotary Club, to name just some.

The Leisure Centre will be full of many people following their sports, no matter what their disabilities. They put a lot of us to shame when they display their achievements for all to see. Come along and see for yourselves. The event is on Sunday 13th August, 2017. Watch for the posters.

While watching the event, take the opportunity to see what Wave has to offer all year round at its various venues.

Seaford Kurlers meet every Tuesday from 2pm until 4pm with a break for tea/coffee about half time.

The annual membership fee is £5 and the weekly subs. are £2.50.

Contact June Wood, Secretary, on 01323 895376 or email: sally1989@tiscali.co.uk.

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Fri 26th May - Sun 3rd Sept A Sussex Wave from Japan: The Colour Woodcuts of Eric Slater and Arthur Rigden Read Hastings Museum & Art Gallery, Bohemia Road, Hastings 10am - 5pm (Tues-Sat), 12 noon - 5pm (Sun). How two Sussex artists mastered Japanese printmaking techniques to evoke life in the county between the wars, gaining international recognition as a result. Free. www.hmag.org.uk

Saturday 1st - Sunday 2nd Flower Festival St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Rd, East Blatchington 10am - 5pm (Sat), 2pm - 5pm (Sun). Flower arrangements on the theme of ‘Word into Vision’, to celebrate the Year of the Bible.

Patchwork quilts also displayed in the Chapel Hall; grand draw with a quilt as the prize. Refreshments available.

Saturday 1st Seaford Community Cinema The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 2.30pm. ‘La La Land’, cert. 12A. Tickets £6/£5. Tel: 01323 897426. Advance booking from Seaford Tourist Information Centre or www.seafordcinema. org

Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 10.30am. Portobello & Peacehaven (Long/Middle distance Race 3) www.nssc.org.uk

Sunday 2nd Historic Guided Tour: Tide Mills Thur 29th June - Sat 22nd July The Buckle Car Park, Marine Parade One Man, Two Guvnors 10.30am. With Kevin Gordon.

Devonshire Park Theatre, 8-10 Tickets £5, available from Seaford Compton Street, Eastbourne Tourist Information Centre, 37 7.45pm, 2.30pm matinée Weds Church Street. Tel: 01323 491707 & Sat only. Tickets from £19.

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Historic Guided Tour: Seaford Seaford Tourist Information Centre, Church Street With Kevin Gordon. £5. No charge for accompanied children under 16. Tel: 01323 491707 sussextalks@btinternet.com Foundation of Spiritual Healing and Guidance St James’ Trust Community Centre, Blatchington Road 2pm - 4pm. Free healing, qualified approved healers in attendance. No appointment. Tea and cakes. Donations welcome.

Tel: 01323 896192 www.facebook.com/Thefshg Watercolour Painting with Alison Cotton Coastguard Cottages, Cuckmere Haven Tel: 07773 481492 www.learn-watercoloursoutdoors.com The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Jennie Castell (brilliant singer from Reload).

Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk

Splash Point Jazz Club The View, Seaford Head Golf Club, Southdown Road 4pm. The Neal Richardson Trio with singer Nicola Emmanuelle. £10 (accompanied children free) on the door or online. www.WeGotTickets.com Seahaven Scouts Boot Sale Martello Fields 7.30am (sellers), 8.30am - 1pm (buyers). No food sellers.

Tel: 0844 414 6086 www.ssch.org.uk Garden Party 31 Sutton Avenue 11.30am - 5pm. In aid of Chestnut Tree House Children’s Hospice, Mary’s Meals and Homelink. Tombola, raffle, plants, cakes, cream teas, ploughmans.

12.30pm - 1.30pm: Seaford Head School Band. 2.30pm - 4pm: Seaford Silver Band. Hosted by Mr & Mrs M P Logan.

Tel: 01323 491566 Monday 3rd Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 5.30pm. Cadets 8. www.nssc.org.uk continued...

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Tuesday 4th East Blatchington Lectures St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Rd 2.30pm. The Rector, Rev Canon Dr Andrew Mayes on his latest book, Journey to the Centre of the Soul. Copies of the book available for sale at £9. Tickets £7 incl. tea and cake. Available from Newbury Tully Estate Agents, 53 Church Street, or on the door (subject to availability).

Friday 7th Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd 2.15pm - 4pm. Guest speaker will give talk about the RNLI. Activities, tea and biscuits, raffle.

Local transport may be available at a small cost. New members always welcome.

Tel: Pauline 01323 895216 Open Mic/Jam Sessions The Seven Sisters, Alfriston Rd 8.30pm. Perform or jam with some great local musicians. Full PA/keys etc. supplied. www. facebook.com/seahavenopenmic

NGS Open Garden Cupani Garden, 8 Sandgate Close 12 noon - 5pm. National Garden Saturday 8th Scheme open garden. Entry RNLI Newhaven Charity Cake £3.50, children free.

Sale Fancy A Cuppa?, 11 Sutton www.cupanigarden.com Park Road Seaford Head Probus Club 9am - 2pm. Raffle 1pm.

Seaford Golf Club, Blatchington Donations of home-made cakes Monthly meeting and lunch for welcome. All proceeds to RNLI members and guests.

Newhaven.

Tel: 01323 896373 www.rnli.org/newhavenbranch Wednesday 5th Open Garden The Wednesday Group 6 Victor Close Yew Tree Inn, Arlington 10am - 12 noon & 2.30pm Wednesday Group meal.

4.30pm. In support of Seaford Tel: 01323 871292 Evening Flower Club.

Refreshments, plant stall, tombola, Newhaven & Seaford Sailing and decorative glassware. Entry Club Seaford £4, available at the gate or tel: 7.15pm. Wednesday Series 2, Mary on 01273 515468 Race 1. www.nssc.org.uk Thursday 6th Seaford Bonfire Society Open Committee Meeting The White Lion Hotel, Claremont Road 7.30pm. A chance to join and meet the committee. www.seafordbonfire.co.uk Family Roots, Eastbourne & District Family History Society Ocklynge School,Victoria Drive, Eastbourne 7.30pm. A walk and talk around Eastbourne’s historic Old Town.

New members welcome.

Members £1, visitors £1.50, inc. refreshments. Tel: Helen Warren 01323 731792 www.eastbournefhs.org.uk Seaford Folk Songs and Tunes Circle The Royal British Legion, Claremont Road 8pm. Singers, musicians and audience welcome to perform or listen. Hosted by Derek Seed.

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Seaford Twinning Association The Royal Oak, Barcombe Pub skittles and lunch. £14 members and guests (children £8 each) to include all games and lunch of sausage, mash, veg and dessert. Raffle. Book via Liz before Sat 1st July.

Tel: 01323 896315 or email: liz_riley18@hotmail.co.uk www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/sta Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Summer Party Marine Parade 7pm - 10pm.www.nssc.org.uk The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Disco.

Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Sunday 9th Open Garden Cupani Garden, 8 Sandgate Close 12 noon - 5pm. In aid of Stay Up Late charity. £13/£9/£8. Prebooking essential.

Tel: 01323 899452 www.cupanigarden.com

Boot, Craft & Produce Fair Martello Fields (West), Seaford 7.30am (stallholders), 9am - 1pm (public). Pitches £8. Free car parking. Refreshments available. www.seafordrotary.org.uk Sea Sunday Service Saint Andrew’s Church, Bishopstone Village 10.15am. In aid of The Mission to Seafarers www.missiontoseafarers.org/ Pages/Category/sea-sunday Seven Sisters Lace Society WI Hall, Claremont Road 10am - 4pm. All lacemakers welcome, including beginners.

Tel: Jenny Gibbs 01323 483659 Farmers & Makers Market Newhaven Fort, Fort Road, Newhaven 10am - 4pm. Food, drink, art, design and craft market, supporting emerging and established local artisans and producers. Free entry.

Tel: 01323 493061 Email: info@waveleisure.co.uk Sunday Tea Dances Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven 2pm - 4.30pm. Popular sequence, ballroom, Latin. £5, including tea and biscuits (first visit free). Tel: Fred Weston on 01323 898813 Monday 10th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 5.30pm. Cadets 9. www.nssc.org.uk Tuesday 11th Seaford’s Neighbourhood Plan: Public Consultation Clinton Centre, Clinton Place 5pm - 8pm. Public drop-in event.

A chance to express views on proposals for local green spaces, views to safeguard, enhancing the environment, facilities and transport.

Email: seafordnp@gmail.com www.Seafordnp.uk www.facebook.com/Seaford TownNeighbourhoodPlan Seaford U3A Annual Walk Wyvale Garden Centre, Newhaven Road, Kingston 10.30am. 4-5 mile walk to Kingston Village, a gentle climb onto the Downs, Lewes, returning to Wyvale’s café

around 12.30pm for lunch.

Tel: Mike Allen 07743 181206 www.u3asites.org.uk/seaford GuestHouse Storytellers Lifeboat House, Riverside, West Quay, Newhaven 7pm. Special guest Nick Hennessey with song and spoken word inspired by traditional culture of northern Europe. Book in advance. Tickets £10, plus £4 for fish and chips.

Available from Hillcrest Centre Café or email: rnlinenewhaven. society@hotmail.co.uk www.guesthousestorytellers.com Probus Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road 12 noon for 12.30pm lunch.

Monthly meeting with 3-course meal and speaker. Tel: 01323 890418 or 01323 897546 Wednesday 12th Seaford Women’s Institute Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road 2pm. Waiting list for new members. To hire the hall for events, tel: Hilary Elworthy 01323 894066. www.esfwi.org.uk/wis/seaford Seaford Stamp & Postcard Club Constitutional Club, Crouch La. 7pm for 7.30pm. Speaker Bob Cairns gives talk on Lewes and area postcards. All stamp and postcard collectors welcome.

Tel: 01323 492433 www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/sspc Seaford Museum & Heritage Society Martello Tower, The Esplanade Members’ outing to Rochester.

Tel: 01323 898222 www.seafordmuseum.co.uk Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 7.30pm. Wednesday Series 2, Race 2. www.nssc.org.uk Thursday 13th Seahaven RAFA Lunch 12 noon for 12.30pm. Twocourse lunch at either the Royal British Legion or the White Lion.

Book one week in advance by phoning 01323 898907.

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Friday 14th National Garden Scheme Open Gardens 4 Sunningdale Close 34 Chyngton Road Cupani Garden, 8 Sandgate Close Lavender Cottage Steyne Road All gardens are open from 12 noon to 5pm. Combined admission £5, children free. Light refreshments in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

Seaford U3A Pub Lunch Shore Inn, Dane Road 12 noon for 12.30pm meal.

Tel: David Thompson 01323 381282 to book place by Weds before lunch. www.u3asites.org.uk/seaford/ events Friday 14th - Saturday 15th James and the Giant Peach Seaford Youth Drama Group Cross Way Church, Steyne Road 7pm. Adults £4, children under 12 £1. Tickets from Newberry Tully Estate Agents, 53 Church Street; Seaford News, Broad Street; members of the Drama Group; on the door; or tel: 01323 892023 Saturday 15th RNLI Newhaven Lifeboat Summer Fête Fort Road Recreation Ground, Newhaven 12 noon - 4pm. Fun in the Sun for all the family. Bouncy castle, stalls and displays. Lifeboat House open for visitors. www.rnli.org/newhavenbranch Lunchtime Concert St Leonard’s Church, Church St 1pm. Nick Houghton, organ.

Free event self-supported by donations. www.seafordparish.org.uk

Friends of Tide Mills meeting Tide Mills 10am - 12 noon. Meet at beach end of old village road. Help us to care for this special place.

Email: brian.skinner2@btinternet. com.

Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 10.30am. Summer Class Series, Race 7 & 8. www.nssc.org.uk The Joyce Campbell Sunday Lunch Club St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Road 1pm. £5. Sunday roast and get-together for Seaford senior citizens.. Transport can be arranged. To book and further details tel: 01323 892327 Sunday 16th - Friday 21st Ocean Emotion Arts@theCrypt, Church St Seascape paintings by Christopher Harris and atmospheric photos by Amanda Booth. Tel: 07521 954545 www.thecryptgallery.com Monday 17th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 5.30pm. Cadets 10. www.nssc.org.uk Wednesday 19th Seaford U3A Coffee Morning Constitutional Club, Crouch La. 10am - 12 noon. Find out about courses, workshops, outings etc. £1 (members) incl. tea/coffee and cake. www.u3asites.org.uk/seaford Day of Meditation and Creativity Florence House, Southdown Road 9am - 5pm. With Robin Shell.

Finding a deeper connection to the sea and with the wisdom of our ancestors. £45 incl. vegetarian lunch.

Tel: 07946 555688 Email: robinshell63@gmail.com

The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Disco. Tel: 01323 890154 Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk 7.15pm. Wednesday Series 2, Sunday 16th Race 3. www.nssc.org.uk RNLI Newhaven Lifeboat & Coastguard Helicopter Display Thursday 20th Seaford Afternoon Flower Club Seaford Beach, Seaford Bay 10am - 11.30am. See the lifeboat Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 2pm. Imposed workshop with in action, with live commentary. plant materials and mechanics Free to watch, donations provided. Monthly competition welcome.

‘Twist and Turn’. Visitors £5 on www.rnli.org/newhavenbranch the door, including refreshments.

Tel: Georgie Wall 01323 490979 or Sue Ward 01323 894848 Thursday 20th - Friday 21st Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe, Newhaven RYA Level 1&2 course www.nssc.org.uk Friday 21st NGS Open Garden Cupani Garden, 8 Sandgate Cls 12 noon - 5pm. National Garden Scheme open garden. Entry £3.50, children free. www.cupanigarden.com Comedy Seaford The View at Seaford Head, Southdown Road 8pm (doors 7pm). Monthly comedy night hosted by Julie Jepson. Tickets £10 on door or in advance from Golf Club and Seaford Tourist Info, 37 Church St. Tel: 07773 522943, email: comedyseaford@outlook.com Friday 21st - Saturday 29th Trap for A Lonely Man Seaford Little Theatre 7.45pm, plus 2.30pm matinée (Sat 22nd only). Psychological thriller set in the French Alps.

Tickets £8/£9, available from Redgold Opticians, 32 Broad Street. Tel: 01323 894938 www.seafordlittletheatre.co.uk Saturday 22nd Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 10am. Sailing coaching.

Piddinghoe 10.30am windsurf taster and training. www.nssc.org.uk RNLI Newhaven Dog Owners Coffee Morning Lifeboat House, Riverside, West Quay, Newhaven 10.30am - 12.30pm. Bring along your dog to learn new tricks. Pick up tips on how to stay safe whilst enjoying the delights of the coast.

Free, donations appreciated. www.rnli.org/newhavenbranch Secret Open Garden 4 Sunningdale Close 11am - 4pm. In aid of St Wilfrid’s Hospice. Tea and cake available.

Wheelchair accessible, dogs on leads welcome. Entry by donation.

The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Bi Vocal (Duo) Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk

Saturday 22nd - Sunday 23rd Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe, Newhaven RYA Level 1&2 course. www.nssc.org.uk Sunday 23rd Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 10.30am. Pursuit race. www.nssc.org.uk Tuesday 25th Seaford Sweethearts WI Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road 8pm. Monthly meeting. New members welcome. www.seafordwi.co.uk Wednesday 26th St James’ Trust (Seaford) AGM Community Centre, 11 Blatchington Road 7pm. For information, tel: Viv Reynolds 01323 492800 Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 7.15pm. Wednesday Series 2, race 4. www.nssc.org.uk Thursday 27th Seaford & District Horticultural Society St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane 7pm. Members’ social evening.

Speaker Kevin Gordon on ‘The Lost Village of Tidemills’.

Competition: ‘Single Lettuce’. www.seafordhorti.com Friday 28th Cheneys Mini Market 24a Sutton Avenue, Seaford 10am - 2pm. Variety of stalls selling bags, fashions, jewellery, candles and more. Free entry.

Cheynes restaurant will also be open for lunch and refreshments.

Tel 01323 896305 www.sussexhousing.org.uk Saturday 29th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 11am - 1pm. Saturday Flotilla Sailing. www.nssc.org.uk Lesley’s Art Workshops Paradise Park Café, Avis Road, Newhaven 9am - 11am. With Lesley Harvey. All materials provided. £12 for 2 hours. To reserve a place, tel: 07722 236741 Email: lesleyharvey17@hotmail.com continued...

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Saturday 29th The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Karaoke.

Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Saturday 29th - Sunday 30th Macmillan Coastal Garden Trail Driftwood, 4 Marine Drive, Bishopstone; Seaford Community Garden, Crouch Gardens (Sat only); Lavender Cottage, 69 Steyne Rd; 27 Alfriston Park; Cupani Garden, 8 Sandgate Close (Sun only) Details of all the gardens on the trail are available at: www.geoffstonebanks.co.uk Sat 29th July - Sun 6th Aug Stone Cross Art Group Arts@the Crypt, 23 Church Street Varied show of paintings by members of established local art group. www.thecryptgallery.com Sunday 30th Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 10.30am - 3pm. Regatta Race 1, 2 & 3 (Open). www.nssc.org.uk

Coming up Tuesday 1st August East Blatchington Lectures St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Road 2.30pm. Maria Caulfield, MP for Lewes, describes the Battle of

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Lewes, which took place on 14th May, 1264. Tickets £7 incl. tea and cake. Available from Newbury ARTS & CRAFTS Tully Estate Agents, 53 Church Art Workshop Street, or on the door (subject Be Creative, 13 Sutton Park Rd to availability).

Thurs fortnightly: 10am - 12 Saturday 5th noon. With Lesley Harvey. All Seaford & District Horticultural mediums used. £15. Tel: Terri on Society Horticultural Show 01323 490912 Seaford Head Upper School, Art Workshop Arundel Road Paradise Park Café, Avis Road, 1.30pm. www.seafordhorti.com Newhaven

Seaford Art Club Downs Leisure Centre Fri: 2 - 4pm. A friendly, active group of enthusiastic, competent artists. Demonstrations, practical sessions, gallery visits and other trips. Tel Anne: 01323 491008 http://seafordartclub.weebly.com

Bishopstone Summer Fête Bishopstone Village Green and Parish Hall 12 noon. Traditional day for all the family. Seaford Silver Band, refreshments, beer tent, stalls and activities. Dog show, Punch & Judy shows (1pm & 3pm).

Bookings for craft-type pitch being taken. Donations of books, bric-a-brac, toys, games, plants, craft materials and unwanted gifts gratefully accepted before the fête and on the day.

Proceeds go to the on-going maintenance of St Andrew’s Church, Bishopstone.

Tel: Jane 01323 898209 or Sue 01323 491931

Last Sat of the month: 9am - 11am. With Lesley Harvey.

All materials provided. £12. Tel: 07722 236741 to reserve a place. Email: lesleyharvey17@ hotmail.com

Sunday 6th August Service of Remembrance St Andrew’s Churchyard, Bishopstone 4pm. A service for anyone who would like to remember a loved one buried in the churchyard.

Refreshments available. Everyone welcome.

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

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

Jewellery Classes Seaford Mon: 6 -9pm, Wed: 10am - 2pm, We offer the following services for older people: information Fri: 10am - 2pm. tel 07952 and support, medical transport, 195341, email: info@leprevost. visiting and befriending, contact co.uk, www.leprevost.co.uk time. Volunteers required.

Knit & Craft Tel: 01323 899434 www.

Chyngton Methodist Church ageconcernseaford.btck.co.uk Hall, Millberg Road, Seaford Thurs: 2pm - 4pm. All welcome, Air Cadets 1218 Sqn. Air Training Corps come and learn new skills making articles for charities. Tel: Transit Road, Newhaven Mon & Thurs: 7 - 9.30pm.

Viola on 01323 890271 Aged 13 to 17 and interested Knit & Natter in aviation? Come along any Seaford Little Theatre, Steyne Rd evening. Tel: 01273 513218 Weds: 10am - 12 noon. Knit, Bank/HSBC Retirees Group natter and crochet. All made Lansdowne Hotel, Eastbourne welcome. Tel: Eileen on 01323 Last Thurs of month: 10.30am 491638 or Lyn 01323 893412 - 12 noon. Calling all retired members. Coffee, tea and Newhaven Art Club biscuits with friendly people.Tel Peacehaven Evangelical Church Mrs Doreen Woodward-Davies Mon: 2pm. Members meet to 01323 898907 paint and draw together with discussions, demonstrations, life Bipolar UK Support Group drawing and sketching outdoors.

St James’ Trust, 11 Blatchington Annual subs. £25. Why not come Road 2nd Weds of month: along and see how you get on?

1.30pm-3.30pm. Information www.newhavenartclub.org.uk and support for individuals Newhaven Knit ‘n’ Natter affected by bipolar, including Group Hillcrest Centre friends, family and carers.

Bay Vue Road, Newhaven www.bipolaruk.org Mon: 2pm-4pm. Room 4.

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Friendly support for knitting and needlework enthusiasts. All ages and abilities welcome. No fees or subscription. Bring along your knitting and enjoy refreshments in the café. Free parking and access for the disabled. Further details, tel: 07540 199616 or 01323 890205

Chinese Painting Group Hellingly Village Hall off A22 Weds: 1 - 4pm. Professional Chinese tutor. Materials available. Beginners and new members welcome. For more details contact: 01273 515452 East Sussex Moviemakers St Luke’s Parish Rooms, Stone Cross, Pevensey 1st & 3rd Weds: 7.45 - 9.45pm.

Members show videos, advice available, speakers on videorelated topics. Contact Valerie McManus: 07950 904778, valmcmanusuk@yahoo.com www.eastsussexmoviemakers.org

Seaford Machine Knitting Club Baptist Church, Belgrave Rd 2nd Fri of month: 2 - 4pm. Tel: Helen Doran on 01323 872218 or email: hdoran@talktalk.net Seaford Photographic Society The Martello Room, Seaford Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane Fri: 7.30pm. September to June. www.SeafordPS.org.uk

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table tennis, social. Weds am: Art, snooker, choir (10.3011.30), lunch club 12.30pm pm: Snooker, craft & chat. Thurs am: Art, Scrabble, snooker, exercise Civil Service Pensioners Alliance & line dancing pm: Art, snooker.

Fri am: Art, snooker pm: Table Seaford Constitutional Club, tennis Sat am: Table tennis, Crouch Lane snooker. Monthly discussion 1st Tues of month: 10am.

Friendly chat inc. group business group and occasional minibus trips. Visit twice then pay £50 and info on pensions/benefits/ socials & days out. Refreshments. for the year; no more to pay for unlimited visits (excl. lunch).

Clinton Centre Café Come along on Tues 10am -12 Clinton Centre, Clinton Place noon or tel: 01323 896422 Tues: 10am - 11.30am. Coffee/ East Dean & Friston Gardening tea and biscuit or toast and Club East Dean Village Hall, butter, £1. Tel: 01323 873262 Gilberts Drive Coffee Morning & Bring & Buy 2nd Fri of month: 2.15pm St Luke’s Church Hall, Walmer Rd 4pm. Variety of guest speakers.

Weds: 10am - 12 noon Membership £7 per year, visitors welcome. Tel: Fran Coffee Pot Chyngton Methodist Church Hall 01323 423529 Book Group Seaford Monthly: 7pm. Diverse interests and diverse people welcome.

For details, tel: Caryl 07709 771009

Thurs: 10 - 11.30am. Assorted items on sale. Disabled access.

Friendly atmosphere.

Tel: 01323 891534

Emotional Wellbeing Courses Countywide Weekdays: times and days vary; email for info. FREE. Email: healthylifestyles@ Confidence Building Sussex Downs College, Denton sussexcommunity.org.uk www.sussexcommunity.org.uk Island, Newhaven Weds: 10am - 3pm. Booking mandatory. Tel 01273 516032, email: healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk

Cooking Courses Newhaven, Peacehaven & Hailsham Weds: times and days vary; email for info. FREE. Email: healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk www.sussexcommunity.org.uk Cuckmere Valley Transition Group George Inn, Alfriston 1st Thurs of month: 7pm Energy Group meeting. Tel: 01323 870409 email: cuckmere transition@gmail.com www. cuckmerevalleytransition.org.uk

Foodies Denton Island Community Centre, Newhaven Weds: 3.45pm-5.15pm (termtime only). We welcome families and children of all ages. Join in with cookery, arts and crafts activities and share your ideas.

Tel: Lucy or Carly 01273 517250 www.sussexcommunity.org.uk French Conversation by the Fireside Alfriston Mon: 7pm - 8pm.

Thurs: 1pm - 2pm. Drop-in session for all levels. £6 per hour.

For information and bookings tel: 01323 871492 or email babette@cosmofil.com

French One-to-One Conversation and Tutoring Diabetes Support Group St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd For adult beginners and improvers and GCSE level 2nd Thurs of month: 1pm students, with former legal 2.30pm. A friendly group for translator. £25 per hour. For people living with diabetes, or details tel: Sarah 07446 884435 affected by it. Tel: Pia Prince Email: sarah.rigler@clara.co.uk 01273 512024, or 01273 516032 Growing Old Disgracefully Email: healthylifestyles@ Group Various venues sussexcommunity.org.uk 2nd Fri of month: 2 - 4pm. www.sussexcommunity.org.uk Monthly activities and talks for women. For more details tel: Downs 60+ Club 01323 490154 Sutton Corner, Seaford (Old Flint Building, grounds of Downs Leisure Centre) 10am-12 noon and 2-4pm.

Mon am: Art, snooker. pm: Snooker, table tennis, Phase 10.

Tues am: Snooker, art, keep fit (10.30-11.30) pm: Rummykub,

Happiness Workshop Intensive Sussex Downs College, Denton Island, Newhaven Thurs: 10am - 3.30pm. Booking mandatory. Tel 01273 516032, email: healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk

The Havens Day Clubs for Over 65s Kempton House, Peacehaven Tues: 10am-3pm, or half day.

Newhaven Age Concern Club Weds: 10am-3pm, or half days Care, support, friendship and respite care. Run by Age UK East Sussex. Tel Nicola on 07850 987131, Lewes office 01273 476704 www.ageukeastsussex.org.uk HIVE Youth Club Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Fri: 7.15 - 8.45pm. (School year 7 – sixth form). Games, activities, workshops, pool, table football, table tennis, Xbox, Playstation, instruments, social events, trips out, advice, encouragement & guidance.

Annual membership £5 (excl. social events and trips). Term time only. Tel: 01323 896009 www.seafordbaptistchurch.org.uk

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

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

Thurs: 3.30pm - 5.30pm.

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

6.30pm - 8.30pm. Seniors Youth Club (Year 9+), £1. For more details contact Roger Daw on 01323 892531 Mitchell House Monday Tea Club 43 Lexden Drive Mon: 3 - 4.30pm. Tea, chat and a game or two. 50p and extra charge to play games (for prize funding). Tel: 01323 891804

National Trust Seaford Association (NTSA) Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd 3rd Wed of month: 2.30pm.

Kids Aloud Illustrated talks on diverse Kingswell, 115-117 Vale Road subjects from October to March.

(Community Church Hall) Fri: 3.45pm - 5.30pm. Free after- Outings from spring to autumn plus other social and fundraising school activities for children events. New members welcome. aged 4-12. All welcome for Visitors £2.50. games, art and stories. Tel: Tina 01323 492833. www.kings-well. www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/nt org.uk/kids_aloud.htm Newhaven & Seaford Sea Cadets The Old Church, Chapel Know Dementia Memory Moments Café Meridian Centre, Street, Newhaven Mon & Fri: 7pm - 9pm (seniors) Meridian Way, Peacehaven Fri: 9.30am - 12.30pm. Informal Fri: 7pm - 9pm (juniors) café for people with dementia and their family supporter/carer.

Includes tea, coffee and cake, and a little fun and laughter with games, talk, music, dance etc.

Tel: 01273 494300 Email: info@knowdementia.co.uk Lipreading Classes St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Tues:10am - 11.45am.

Newcomers welcome, first session free. Great confidence builder. Six week terms. Fee includes membership of Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club.

Tel: Jenny 01273 585339 L: IVE Youth Club Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Fri: 6 - 7pm. (School year 3 - 6). Games and activities inc. pool, table football, table tennis, games consoles, craft zones, and a tuck shop. Admission £1 inc 50p worth of tuck.

First week free. Term time only. Tel: 01323 896009 www. seafordbaptistchurch.org.uk

Newhaven, Peacehaven & Seaford Lions Club White Lion Hotel, Claremont Rd 4th Thurs of month: 8pm meeting. www.npslions.co.uk

Probus Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Rd 2nd Tues of month: 12pm for 12.30pm lunch. Monthly meeting with 3-course meal and speaker. Tel: 01323 890418 or 897546 The Rotary Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Rd Weds: 12.45 for 1pm. Weekly meeting.

Royal Antidiluvian Order of Buffaloes The Royal British Legion, Claremont Road Sun: 3pm. Weekly meetings Tel: 01323 325121 l.dmurray@yahoo.co.uk The Royal Society of St George Monthly events. England’s leading patriotic society. Contact Chairman 01323 899985 or email: 514928@talktalk.net. continued...

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Seaford Afternoon Flower Club Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 3rd Thurs of month:1.30pm for a 2pm start. Talks, demos, outings, etc. Past and new members welcome. Membership £27 per year. Visitors £5 inc. refreshments per meeting. Tel: Georgie Wall 01323 490979 or Sue Ward 01323 894848 Seaford Bonfire Society White Lion Hotel, Claremont Rd First Thurs of month: 7pm.

Membership and open committee meeting. www.seafordbonfire.co.uk Seaford Bridge Club Downs Leisure Centre Tues:1.30 - 5pm. Duplicate bridge in a friendly atmosphere for intermediates and above.

Fri: 6.30 - 10pm. Duplicate bridge for intermediate and above. For further information please refer to our website www.bridgewebs.com/seaford Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane Mon: Cribbage & Line Dancing.

Tues: 9.30am Slimming World.

3rd Weds: Klondyke Whist.

Thurs: Tea Dance/Dance Classes.

Fri & Sun: 8.15pm Bingo.

Tel: 01323 890087 Seaford Evening Flower Club St Luke’s Church, Walmer Rd 1st Thurs of month: 7 for 7.30pm demo. Affil. to NAFAS. New members welcome.

Visitors £4.50 inc. refreshments.

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

Tel: 01323 896373

Tel: 01323 898222 www.seafordmuseum.co.uk Seaford Quakers Seaford Little Theatre, Steyne Rd Sun: 10.30 - 11.30am. Meeting for worship followed by refreshments. All welcome. Tel Joyce Bowley on 01323 89241 Seaford Social Club for Blind & Partially Sighted People St Peter’s Hall, Belgrave Road 1st Thurs of month: 2-4pm.

Entertainment and tea.

Tel: ESAB 01323 832252 Seafordspirit: Seaford Independent Spiritualist Church 3 Warwick Road Tues: 7.30pm - 8.30pm Healing Thurs: 7.30pm Divine Service Friday: 10.30pm - 12 noon Healing Alternate Saturdays: Clairvoyant Evenings 7.30pm Demos/workshops see website.

All welcome. Tel 01323 737407 Email: enquiries@seafordspirit. co.uk www.seafordspirit.co.uk Seaford Stamp & Postcard Club Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane 2nd Weds of month: 7.15pm. Monthly speaker. All stamp and postcard collectors welcome. Tel: 01323 492433 www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/sspc Seaford Stroke & Caring Club St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Mon: 2 - 4pm. Slides, music, quizzes, bingo, tea and homemade cakes. Some transport available. Tel: Joyce Woodgate: 01323 894547 Seahaven (Afternoon) Trefoil Guild Afternoon Meeting St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane, off Church Street 1st Tues of month: 2.30 4.30pm. Tel: 01323 897959

Seaford Lecture & Literary Club St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane, off Church Street Tues: 7.30 - 8.30pm. Illustrated lectures by well-known speakers on a wide range of subjects.

From Oct to March. Tel: 01323 899932 or 893270

Seahaven (Evening) Trefoil Guild Evening Meeting Downs Leisure Centre Over 60s Club 3rd Thurs of month: 7.30pm.

Tel: 01323 893250

Seaford Museum & Heritage Society Martello Tower, Seaford Summer opening Sunday & bank hols: 11am-4pm.

Weds & Sat: 2pm-4pm.

Winter opening Sunday & bank hols: 11am-4pm.

Southdown Bridge Club 60+ Club, Downs Leisure Ctr Weds: 6.30 - 9.45pm. Friendly duplicate bridge for any age.

Tel: 01323 892171/896236

Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd 1st Friday of month: 2.15 - 4pm.

Guest speakers and other Seaford Martello Rotary Club activities, tea and biscuits, raffle.

Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road Local transport may be available Mon: 7.15pm for 7.45pm. at a small cost. Contact Pauline Tel: 01323 891009 or seafordmartellorotary@gmail.com 01323 895216

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Spanish Conversation & Coffee Morning Micklefield Way, Seaford Thurs: 10am - 11.30am.

Qualified and experienced teacher. £15. For more details Tel: 07504 881848 Email: pastorcita24@gmail.com

Help with Employment & Training Opportunities Sussex Times and days vary; email for info. Free courses.

Email: healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk www.sussexcommunity.org.uk

The Submariners Association (Sussex Branch) Royal British Legion Club, Claremont Road 1st Fri of month: 7.45pm.

For all ex and serving submariners. Tel: Harry Summerton 01323 734132

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

Survivors of Suicide The Matthew 25 Mission, Brodie Hall, Christ Church, Seaside, Eastbourne 2nd Mon: 7pm-8.30pm. Group for people affected by suicide. www.sussexcommunity.org.uk

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

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

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

Tel: 01273 812976

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

For ages 12 (school year 8) to 18 yrs. For further information email kevin.falconer@serfca.org or tel: 01273 552222 Sussex Wildlife Trust Various locations in and around Seaford 1st Thurs of month:10am 3pm, Sept to May. For details tel: 07824 151935. Email: sarahquantrill@sussexwt.org.uk www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk Whist Drive St Thomas More Roman Catholic Church Hall, Sutton Rd Thurs: 1.45pm. £2 inc. tea and biscuits. Tel: 01323 896412 Who Let the Dads Out? Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 2nd Sat of month: 9.30am - 11.30am. For children 0 to 11 years with their dads, granddads and male carers.

Tel: 01323 896009

community

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

01323 423481 Family Learning Activities Newhaven & Peacehaven Mon, Weds, Thurs: times and days vary; email for info.

Free. Email: familylearning@ sussexcommunity.org.uk www.sussexcommunity.org.uk

Monday Coffee Mornings Seaford Little Theatre 4 Steyne Road Mon: 10am - 11.30am. Everyone welcome to come and enjoy a coffee/tea with biscuits.

Newhaven Country Market Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven, BN9 9LH Thursdays: 9.45am - 1pm (2pm Easter and Christmas markets).

Homemade produce, free-range eggs, fresh fish, plants, crafts, café. Free parking, access for the disabled. Tel: 07540 199616 Newhaven Street Markets Newhaven High Street Thurs & Sat: 9am - 2pm. Fresh produce, bread & pastries, fish & seafood, street food, clothes, arts & crafts, household goods, fishing tackle, handmade jewellery etc. For market stall hire tel 01273 517544 or email: newhavenmarket@outlook.com Quit51 Stop Smoking Service Seaford Medical Practice, Dane Rd Tues: 9am-6pm Fri: 9am-1pm.

One-to-one clinics. Tues: 5pm6.30pm. Quit club in a friendly group environment.

Tel: 0800 6226968 Seaford Community Garden Crouch Gardens next to the Peace Garden Weds: 9.30am - 12.30pm.

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

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

Sat: 10am - 12 noon.

Come and enjoy the comfort of a rest, hot drink, friendly chat.

Seaford Police Neighbourhood Policing Team Meet & Greet Downs Leisure Centre Thurs: 3.30pm Meet your local Police Community Support Officers. www.sussex.police.uk Seaford Street Markets Sutton Road 2nd & 4th Friday of the month: 9am - 1pm. www. seafordtowncouncil.gov.uk/ Street-Markets.aspx

Ladies’ clubs

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

New members always welcome.

Tel: 01323 899845 or email blatchingtonhilltg@gmail.com Inner Wheel Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road 2nd Tues of month: 7.30pm.

Members only.

Seaford Martello WI St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane, off Church Street 2nd Thurs of month: 7.30pm.

New members welcome.

Tel: 01273 583484, email: angeaston@sky.com Seaford NWR (National Women’s Register) Members’ homes and out and about Various days: For women who are interested in everything and talk about anything. More details visit www.nwr.org.uk or contact us directly by email: nwrseaford@gmail.com Seaford Sweethearts WI Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd 4th Tues of month: 8pm. New members welcome. www. seafordsweetheartswi.com Seaford Women’s Institute Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd 2nd Weds of month: 2pm.

Mon: 2pm-4pm (fortnightly.

Play reading. 1st & 3rd Weds: 1.30pm-4pm. Art, Craft & Chat.

Every other month: Book reading. www.esfwi.org.uk/wis/seaford

music & drama The Archway Blatchington Rd Tel 01323 897590 www.thearchwaygroup.com Gospelish Choir Mon: 8pm - 9.30pm. Gospel & soul-inspired music. £7 a session.

Contemporary Choir Chyngton School, Millberg Rd Weds: 12.30pm - 2pm at Archway, 8pm - 9.30pm Everything from Ellington to Supertramp. £7 per session.

Chyngton Youth Academy of Arts and Drama St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Thurs: 4pm. Ages 5-12 Fri: 5.30pm. Ages 12-18.

For drama classes contact Ellen on 07791 081935 Concentus Choir United Reformed Church, Upperton Road, Eastbourne Mon: 7.30pm - 9.45pm. No need to read music to join this friendly choir, which regularly sings in Seaford. Tel: Evelyn 01323 643358 www.concentus-sings.com The Downs Singers Downs 60+ Club, Sutton Crn. Weds: 10.30am - 11.30am.

Friendly. No need to read music.

Tel: 01323 896422 on Tues 10am -12pm or come on the day.

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

Michael Piraner Recorder Workshops Cross Way Church, Steyne Road 2nd Sat every month: 2pm 4.30pm. Tel: Val Underhill 01323 895230, email: val.underhill@ googlemail.com Play Readings at the Seaford Little Theatre 4 Steyne Road 1st Tues every month: 7.30pm.

Everyone welcome to join in or just listen, play readings are held in the coffee lounge. Tel: Mary 01323 351882 or email gmaryyoung@gmail.com Seaford Choral Society St Lukes Church, Walmer Rd Mon: 7.15 - 9.15pm. New singers always welcome, no experience necessary, no audition. Tel: 01323 891307, email: info@seaford-choralsociety.com www.seaford-choral-society.com

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

Tel: Jamie 07863 159742

Baby & Pre-School

Seaford Little Theatre Workshop & Social Evening Steyne Road Weds: 7.30 - 10pm (except during productions). Set building, props and backstage activities.

Tel 01323 351882 Seaford Musical Theatre The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane Tues & Thurs: 7.30pm.

Rehearsals - new members welcome. Tel: 01323 492240 Seaford Musical Theatre Juniors The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane Weds: 6 - 8pm. Performance based learning for young people.

Enquiries: 07710 426321 or email: paulawoolven@hotmail.com Seaford Silver Band Seaford Head School, Steyne Rd Weds: 8 - 10pm. Rehearsals.

New members welcome.

Tel: 01323 892424 or 07740 646386 visit www. seafordsilverband.co.uk

Mon: 11am - 12pm. Drop in £4.50, siblings £3. Artsmart holiday workshops contact Ann on 07834 629133 or facebook

Ante- & Postnatal Excercise Class Downs Leisure Centre, Seaford Tues: 10.45 - 11.30am. Specialist exercise class for mums to be and new mums. Crèche on site Seaford Handbell Ringers St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd or baby welcome in class. Tel: 07901 683577 or 01323 490011 Weds: 10am - 12.30pm. New or email c.s.cornish@hotmail.com members welcome. For more information, tel: Margaret Artsmart Pre-school Messy Play Hopkins 01323 325305 Clinton Centre, Clinton Place

Seaford Youth Drama Group Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd Mon: groups from 5pm.

Very reasonable prices. New members welcome. Contact Chris on 01323 892023 Sound Baths The Yurt, Florence House, Southdown Road 1st and 3rd Tues of the month: Bathe in these lovely soothing sounds. Tel 07515 961327 Southdown Society of Recorder Players St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd 4th Sat of the month: 2 - 5pm.

Contact Maggie Jakeman, 01323 895552 or email: mjakeman@sky.com U3A Orchestra Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd Fri: 10am - 12 noon. Conductor Pat White. Tel: Phyllis Merrifield on 01323 893882 U3A Recorder Group St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Weds: 2 - 4pm. Tel: Val Underhill on 01323 895230 Email: val. underhill@googlemail.com

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

Tel: 07834 231971 www.the babyandtoddlerexperience.co.uk Parent and Toddler Group St Peter’s Church Chapel Rms Tues: 9 - 11am. Open to all.

Buggy Walk Group Gateway Café, Big Park, Piddinghoe Avenue, Peacehaven Weds: 10am. Free.

Piglets Toddler Group St Thomas More Church Wednesdays: 9.30 - 11.30am.

Facebook: Piglets Seaford Who Let the Dads Out? Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 2nd Sat of month: 9.30am 11.30am. Parents and toddlers group for fathers, grandfathers or male carers and their pre-school children. Tel: 01323 896009

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

Ballet, Tap and Modern Bond School of Dance, St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Road Weds, Fri & Sat: from 3 years.

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

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Ballroom Dance Classes with Studio Tempo Constitutional Club, Crouch La. Thurs: 5.45pm. Beginners Sequence.

7.30pm. Beginners Ballroom.

8.30pm. Follow on class.

Classes also held in Newhaven.

Tel: 01273 476565 Body Vibes Windover Fitness, nr Alfriston Tues: 10am. Thurs: 6.30pm and 7.30pm. Tel: 01323 871554/07930 738034

Fitness Courses Newhaven & Hailsham Tues: times and days vary; email for info. FREE. Email: healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk www.sussexcommunity.org.uk Fitness Pilates Claremont Hall, Claremont Rd Tues: 12.30 - 1.30pm. £7.50 pay as you go or £49 for 8 sessions.

Have fun! Suitable for all. Contact Karen on 01273 305827 email: karen.funandfit@gmail.com

Football Mercread Youth Centre, Mercread Road Tues: Lunchtime. Indoor kickabout for Seaford Head Year 7 & 8 students only. Steyne Site sports hall. 5pm - 6pm. Free kickabout for Year 7+, Downs Boxercise® Leisure Centre. Fri: 9 - 10pm.

Wave Leisure, Shakespeare Football Street League session Hall, Newhaven with Brighton & Hove Albion in Mon: 7pm. Circuits and the Community. Downs Leisure Bootcamp. Tues: 7.30pm. Cardio Centre, £1. Tel: 01323 892531 Padwork and Aerobox.

All classes suitable for beginners. Forces Fit The Salts Recreation Ground Tel: 01273 510784 or book Mon & Weds: 7pm online: www.waveleisure.co.uk Sun: 10am Circuit Training Free tasters available. Book Lewes Road Hut, Robinson online at www.forcesfit.co.uk Road, Newhaven Health Walks Thurs: 9am - 10am. Booking Martello Tower/The Salts Café mandatory. Tel 01273 516032, 10am - 11am. Health walks, email: healthylifestyles@ Tuesdays First Tuesday of the sussexcommunity.org.uk month from Salts Café and third Crouch Bowling Club from Martello Tower. All ages Crouch Gardens, East Street and abilities welcome. Free. Run April-Sept: Outdoor bowling.

by The Conservation Volunteers.

All age groups welcome. Free Tel: Jennifer on 07740 899559, coaching by qualified coaches email j.deering@tcv.org.uk Tel Pat: 01323 654788 www. crouchbowlingclubseaford.co.uk Kettlercise and CoreAbility Wave Leisure, Shakespeare Cycle Seahaven Hall, Newhaven Various locations Mon: 6pm. Kettlercise. All over Organised rides for MTB and body toning and fat burning road riders of all levels of fitness workout. Tues: 6.30pm. and experienc. £5 per year Core-focused kettlebell and All rides are listed on www. bodyweight workout. cycleseahaven.org.uk All classes suitable for beginners.

Tel: 01273 510784 or book Denton Indoor Bowls Club online: www.waveleisure.co.uk Denton Island, Newhaven BN9 9BA Line Dancing Mon - Sun: 9am - 7pm. New Daytime classes for mixed members welcome. Tel 01273 abilities. Tel Val on 01323 325993 514664 Line Dancing Mercread Youth Extend Centre, Mercread Road Activities to music, suitable for Tues: 5.30 - 6.30pm Beginners, older people. have fun while 6.30 - 7.30pm Improvers, 7.30 you improve your balance and 9pm Intermediates. mobility, with seated options.

Fri: 5.30 - 6.30pm Beginners, For classes and times in the area 6.30 - 7.30pm Improvers, 7.30 tel Sandria on 01273 514152 9pm Intermediates.

Tel Gina on 01273 470456 or 07443 425621 Body Works Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Fri: 2pm: All age circuits, 2.45 - 4pm: Older adult stretch & tone. £5 pp. Tel: 01323 871554/07930 738034

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Line Dancing with Southern Stomp Various venues Absolute ‘Two Left Feet’ workshops and an afternoon beginners class. To reserve a place, tel: 01273 587714 Line Dancing with Studio In Line Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane Mon 7.30 -10pm. All levels Downs Leisure Centre Thurs 9.30 - 10.30am. Absolute beginners, 10.30am - 12pm. All levels. Tel: 07931 930770 Meditation & Relaxation St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Sat: 10 - 11am.

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

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

Email: pia1807@hotmail.co.uk Meditation Groups Seaford Tues: 10am-12 noon & 7pm9pm. Meetings held in Ann’s home. 1 to 1 sessions, massage and life coaching also available.

For further details, tel: Ann 07989 294445 Mums’ Fitness Mercread Centre, Mercread Rd Mon: 9.30am. Burn & Tone Weds: 9.30am. Burn & Tone Fri: 9.30am. Total Toning Seaford: Tues: 9.30am. Tots and Tums Thurs: 9.30am. Tots & Tums Children welcome in all classes. £25 for 5. New members first 3 classes £10. www.facebook.com/ MumsFitnessUK Tel Alex 07540 551054 Newhaven Bowling Club Fort Road, Newhaven Sat: 10am - 11.30am. Junior Bowls Club. 11.45am - lunch. #Letsplaybowls adult try-it-out sessions. Qualified coach and members on hand to help all learn and improve. Tel: 07401 663519 www.newhavenbowling club.weebly.com Nordic Walking Various locations Sat: Morning walks in Sussex.

Afternoon taster/introductory sessions on the seafront.

Weds: 7pm. Evening taster/ introductory sessions at Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Rd. Tel: Kathryn 01323 891492, email: kathrynmcdonald2@ googlemail.com Outdoor Walks & Activities Various locations Informal, friendly group walks and gardening/outdoor activities in Seaford, Eastbourne and

Brighton. FREE. Tel: 01273 516032 for current list. www.sussexcommunity.org.uk Pilates - Alfriston Pilates Lower Ground Floor Studio, 1-3 Dane Road Daily and evenings (except Sunday). Pilates £10, PiYo £8, Flowin’ £7.

Tel: 07903 681962. Email: alfristonpilates@btinternet.com www.alfristonpilates.com Pilates The Archway Arts Centre, Blatchington Road Tues & Thurs evenings Weds, Thurs & Fri mornings Tel Tricia 07941 922129 www.pilatesofseaford.co.uk Pilates - Movement for Life Seaford Osteopathic Clinic, Paignton House,Warwick Road Mon, Weds, Thurs, Sat: daytime Thurs: evening. Classes for all ages and abilities daytimes and Thurs evening. Back care, Modified and Progressive Pilates. Tel: 01323 873309, email: karenmoves@gmail.com www. movementforlife-pilates.co.uk Seaford & District Folk Dance Group Sutton Hall, Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road Mon: 7.45pm. New members welcome, first visit free.

Tel: Judy 01323 890759 or Pam 01273 585551 Seaford Bowling Club Chichester Road, Seaford April until October. Outdoor lawn bowls. Members play every day. Competitive and social bowling. Social events, friendly atmosphere. New members very welcome.

Tel: 01323 892831 www.seafordbowlingclub.org Seaford Cricket Club Salts Recreation Ground, Park Road Junior outdoor training Fri: 6pm-7pm. Under 10s to under 13s. 7pm-8pm. Under 14s to under 16s. Email: seanwootten@rocketmail.com Senior outdoor training Tues & Thurs: 6.30pm-8pm.

Email: smithjps@hotmail.com New players and beginners welcome.

Seaford Kurlers Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road, Seaford Tues: 2 - 4pm. All welcome. Tel: June Wood on 01323 895376 Seaford Netball Club Seaford Head Sports Hall Mon: 5pm-5.30pm. Starlets, age 7-9, £2.50.

5.30pm-6.30pm. Shadows, age

10-12, £3.

6.30pm-7.30pm. Shadows, age 13-15, £3.

7.30pm-9pm. Seniors, £5.

New members welcome. Tel Clare Flack: 07724 956649.

Seaford Rambling Club Various locations A varied programme of walks for active people. For details tel 01323 894370 or www.seafordrambling-club.freeola.org Seaford Rugby Football Club Salts Recreation Ground, Marine Parade Tues & Thurs: 7 - 9pm.

Recruiting new players for two teams in the Sussex leagues.

Come along or contact Paul Burns on 07732 202208 Seaford Rugby Football Club Junior Training Salts Recreation Ground, Marine Parade Sun: 10.30am -12pm. Ages ranging from 6 to 16, a friendly but ambitious squad. Come along or tel 07818 438378

Tai Chi for Beginners Meridian Centre, Peacehaven Thurs: 10am - 11.30am. Approx. £3-£4.50/session.

Email: healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk www.sussexcommunity.org.uk Tea Dancing Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Lane Thurs: 2 - 4.30pm tea dance with Peter Harvey. Tel: 01323 890087 Wave Leisure Health Walks From Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road Thurs: 10am. Tel: 01323 490011 Weekly Walk Outside Chapel Street and Quayside GP surgeries, Newhaven Thurs: 10.30am - 11am.

Tel: 01273 516032 Email: healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk www.sussexcommunity.org.uk

Yoga Newhaven Tues: 10am. 60+ yoga Seaford Striders Running Club 7pm. Pranayama and meditation From Downs Leisure Centre, Weds: 10am. Pregnancy yoga Sutton Road 2pm. Gentle yoga for those Mon & Weds (main night): 7pm. living with cancer, ME and heart All ages and abilities welcome. ailments www.seafordstriders.org.uk 7pm. Classical therapeutic yoga.

Thurs: 10am. Mixed abilities Seaford Traditional Folk Dance New yoga studio with all Group St Peter’s Church Hall, equipment provided. 5-week Belgrave Road Wed: 10.15am-12.15pm. Visitors, courses for small groups with new members welcome. £4 pw. highly qualified teacher.

Tel: 01273 512306 Tel: 01323 897315 Sk8school Inline Skating Yoga – Chair Based Yoga Hard Football Pitch near the Seaford Osteopathic Clinic, Salts play area, Marine Parade Paignton House, Warwick Rd Weds: 10am - 11am & 4.30 Tues: 1.30pm - 2.30pm.

5.30pm. Beginners class Learn a Block of 6 classes £48. Drop in new skill and get fit for summer. £10, space permitting. Maximum £8 adults, £5 children. Advance class size 7. For those who find booking essential. Protective floor work less suitable. Gentle gear must be worn and can be class for posture, increased hired in advance. Skate hire £5. flexibility and relaxation.

Call 07988 151632 Tel: Christine 07764 188615 email: info@simonewells.com Email: savvachristine@gmail.com www.sk8school.co.uk Yoga Classes for the Less Able Swimming Lessons St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Rd Newlands School, Eastbourne Rd Thurs: 11am - 12pm. Seaford Sat: Beginners: 9.15 - 9.45am, Group of Eastbourne & South Improvers: 9.45 - 10.30am, Wealden Multiple Sclerosis Improver 2/advanced: 10.30 Society. Exercises on floor and -11.15am. 6-week courses, £30. chair with trained yoga teacher.

Tel: 07989 455020 £5 per lesson. Tel. 01323 500932 Tai Chi Alfriston Pilates, Lower Ground Yoga – Free Yoga Course Floor Studio, 1-3 Dane Road, The House Project, 168 South Thurs: 12 noon - 1pm. £8 per Coast Road, Peacehaven class, first class free. Soft, slow Fri: 1.30pm - 3pm. See website and gentle movement suitable for details. Tel: 01273 516102 for everyone. Tel: 07971 296698 Email: healthylifestyles@ Email: audral@aol.com sussexcommunity.org.uk www.sussexcommunity.org.uk

Yoga – In Balance Hatha Yoga The Archway, Blatchington Rd Mon: 6pm-7.15pm.

The Yurt, Florence House, Southdown Road Tues & Fri: 10am-11.30am.

WI Hall, Claremont Road Weds: 7pm-8.15pm.

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

Relaxing body massage and therapeutic sports massage also available. Tel: Sophie 07444 549859, email: inbalancesussex@ gmail.com www.in-balance. org.uk Yoga – Purrfect Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Thurs: 6.20pm The Yurt at Florence House, Southdown Road Tues: 7am Weds: 11.45am and 1pm Thurs: 8.15am St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd, Seaford Mon: 8.30am beginners yoga, 9.30am. Tues: 6.30pm pregnancy and new mum yoga. 7.30pm (with Beautiful Yoga). All abilities welcome. Ante- and postnatally trained. Tel: Catherine 07901 683577. www.facebook. com/purrfectyoga or email c.s.cornish@hotmail.com

Also regular sound baths and workshops. Tel Therese on 07515 961327 or email: theresesaunders7@aol.com Zumba with Louise Zumba Fitness: Mercread Youth Club, Seaford Tues & Thurs 10am-11am.

Shimmy your way to fitness.

Zumba Gold: Mercread Youth Club, Seaford Tues & Thurs: 2pm-3pm. Less energetic but lots of fun.

Peacehaven RC Church Hall, Horsham Ave Weds: 11am-12 noon Zumba Toning: Meeching Hall, Newhaven Weds: 7pm-8pm Sculpting the arms and core.

Tel: 07786 425758 www.louisecavefitness.co.uk

Weight loss & Beauty

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

Slimming World Seaford Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane Tues: 9.30am, 5.30pm & 7.30pm.

With new consultant, Tina Yoga – Satyam Yoga Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road Simpson, tel: 07534 901591 Chyngton Methodist Church, Thurs: 10am -11.30am.

Millberg Road All levels of ability, beginners Thurs: 5.30pm & 7.30pm. welcome. £40 for 5 class pass, Emma, tel: 07790 214806 valid for 8 weeks or £10 per class drop-in. Tel: 07774 862499. Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Weds: 5.30pm & 7.30pm. Tina, www.satyamyoga.co.uk tel: 07534 901591 Yoga – Seahaven Yoga The Archway, 1 Blatchington Rd Weight Loss Challenge & Wellness Club Sat: 9.30am Summerhayes Centre, Marshall WellnessWorks, Seaford Fri: 11am. £35 for 12 weeks.

Lane, Newhaven Free private consultation by Thurs: 6.15pm. appointment. Tel 01323 897671 The Anahata Health Clinic 119/120 Edward St, Brighton Herbalife Healthy Breakfast & Weds: 10.45 - 11.45am.

Sampling Free. Tel 01323 897671 Gentle traditional yoga suitable Skin Care Workshop for all. Tel 07983 622840/01323 & Facial Free. Tel 01323 897671 892638 seahavenyoga@ Weight Watchers btinternet.com 60+ Club, Downs Leisure Ctr www.seahavenyoga.co.uk Sutton Road Mon: 9.45am.

Yoga with Therese Join us and relax with a cup of The Yurt, Florence House, coffee or tea.

Southdown Road Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, Mon: 9.30am - 11am Newhaven Tues: 6.15pm.

Thurs: 6pm - 7.30pm & Seaford Baptist Church, 7.30pm - 9pm Belgrave Road Weds: 5.45pm.

Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Road Come along and learn about Mon: 6.30pm - 8pm Smart Points. Contact Sally Weds: 10am - 11.30am on 07758 653851, email: Bishopstone Village Hall sallyevans@weight-watchers.

Thurs: 10.30am - 12 noon co.uk

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