Seaford Scene September 2018 Issue

SEAFORD Scene September 2018 Issue 137

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

Hooray for the Town!

New Cinema Season Seaford Striders Lapwing Festival Seaford Head Nature Reserve

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Welcome...

to the September issue of Seaford Scene. Wow! It looks like Seaford residents are determined to put Seaford on the map, and rightly so!

You may have seen film cameras on location in the town last month, shooting scenes featuring Bill Nighy and Annette Bening? It’s a new screenplay by local screen writer William Nicholson.

Find out more on page 6. Don’t forget the new cinema season starts this month too, see page 21. And there’s more good news for tourism in the town – blue plaques will be installed around Seaford to commemorate famous people who have lived in Seaford and buildings of historical significance, creating a new heritage trail (see page 40). We have a healthy outlook this month – getting out and about, whether it’s walking, cycling, playing golf or even butterfly spotting. There’s scientific proof that being outdoors and amongst nature is very good for your health and sense of wellbeing. It’s also the Lapwing Festival, from 31st August to 2nd September.

This annual festival is located in one of Seaford’s most stunning locations, overlooking the Seven Sisters, the Cuckmere Valley and the coastguards cottages (see page 33). Artwave contines too – turn to the What's On pages 136 to 145 for more details. All this and so much more throughout this issue. Enjoy your September!

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Front Cover: 'Head 101' by Mark Glassman – Artwave at Driftwood, 4 Marine Drive, Bishopstone.

4 Seaford Splash!

6 Seaford is Centre Stage for ‘Hope Gap’ 9 Hooray for the Town!

10 Opening of Wheelchair Accessible Swing 12 Not Wrecked but Stranded 14 Corelli Ensemble 16 The Green Show at South Hill Barn 18 Butterfly Walks 21 New Cinema Season at Barn Theatre 26 Refill Seaford and Newhaven Launch Event 30 Macmillan Coastal Garden Trail 33 Lapwing Music Festival Needs Your Help 34 Eastbourne Splash Point Jazz Festival 37 Seaford U3A News 38 Citizens Advice – Pension Awareness Day 40 Blue Plaques Come to Seaford!

42 Quiz Challenge 46 NP&S Lions Club 47 Flower Festival & Exhibition 49 Seaford Stamp & Postcard Club 51 Seaford Photographic Society 54 Cycle Seahaven 57 Inner Wheel Club of Seaford 58 Calling Solo Travellers 61 Martello Rotary 62 The Beautiful Game of Bridge 64 Clifden House 67 Seaford W.I. Centenary Celebrations 68 A View From The Potting Shed 70 Seaford Community Garden 72 Walk to Health in the South Downs 79 Seaford Tree Wardens 81 High Trees Raises Funds for Alzheimer’s 81 Who’s Bidding?

82 Seaford Afternoon Flower Club 87 The Secret Deep 89 Colourwave 90 Newberry Tully – ‘In Before Christmas’ 95 Mayor’s Charity Golf Day 96 Seaford Little Theatre – In Praise of Love 98 Rotary Club of Seaford 102 Seaford Head Nature Reserve 104 Who’s Who in Seaford?

106 Chestnut Tree House 110 Seaford Choral Society 112 Seaford Striders 114 Get Out and Walk or Cycle...

114 Seaford Golf Club Launches New Academy 116/7 Seahaven Counselling & Hypnotherapy 118 The Joy of an Ayurveda Kansa Facial Massage 119 Seaford Kurlers 120 Pelvic Floor Restore 122 Age Concern Seaford 124 Portrait Challenge 129 Garden Party Report 132 Neighbourhood Watch Roundup 136 What’s On in September?

139 What’s On Weekly?

146 Index of Businesses

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Jazz and comedy

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

Art Wave

Artwave may be in its final week but there’s still so much going on! SCIP (Seaford Contemporary Illustrators and Printmakers), which wants to open up South Hill Barn for The Green Show next summer, see page 16, is holding a weekend of family workshops at Mercread Youth Centre on 1st and 2nd September. Called Colour the Coast, it gives kids the chance to get busy designing their own beach hut or a cheeky gull, or get really creative by adding to a giant mural of Seaford’s beach front. Book in advance at www.wearescip.co.uk. The events are suitable for ages 3+.

Seven Seaford homes have been turned into temporary art galleries, with art in the garden at Driftwood, 4 Marine Drive, Bishopstone, paintings at 16 Hill Rise, linocuts, drawings, textiles, woodcarvings, willow work and metal sculpture at 18 Hill Rise, black and white photography at Nova House, 13 Belgrave Road, paintings, drawings and photographs at 58 Belgrave Road, art and crafts of many sorts plus vinyl records at 54 Stafford Road, and avant-garde work at 21 Church Street, next door to Arts@theCrypt, see below. For more info visit the Tourist Information Centre in Church Street to pick up a brochure which outlines the local Artwave trail. Houses are generally open from 11am until 5pm each day. Please note that 71 Firle Road is sadly not open this year.

Meanwhile, at Arts@theCrypt, Church Street, Sussex Arts Collective will be concluding its Collectivity! show for Artwave on Sunday 2nd September.

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Multi-instrumentalist Charlotte Glasson will be joining Neal Richardson’s Splash Point Jazz trio at The View, Seaford Head Golf Club on Sunday 2nd September from 5pm. Also at The View, the very funny Julie Jepson will be hosting another of her increasingly popular Comedy Seaford! evenings, from 8pm on Friday 21st September.

Also at Arts@theCrypt

There’s Open Mic Poetry on Wednesday 5th September from 4pm until 9pm. From 8th - 14th September the gallery hosts a show called Shoreline, on 22nd to 23rd September is holding a portrait competition, more at www.thecryptgallery.com, on 29th September Modern Makers are back with a charcoal drawing class, see www.modmakersgallit@ gmail.com, and from 1st to 11th October Katy Oxborrow explores the natural world, preview 2pm until 4pm on Sunday 30th September.

Cinema

Seaford Community Cinema’s new season opens at the Barn Theatre in Saxon Lane on Thursday 6th September at 7pm with Julie, an NT Live screening of a contemporary version of Strindberg’s Miss Julie. This is followed on Friday 14th September at 7.30pm with Nothing Like a Dame, an exploration of the lives of four of the theatre’s most treasured names. Introducing the film will be BBC Arena editor Anthony Wall. On Friday 21st September the Pop Up Singers will be helping you remember the tunes from Grease while you take your seats to watch this 1978 favourite being shown at 7.30pm. The cinema month concludes with another NT Live screening, Shakespeare’s dramatic and emotive King Lear, with Sir Ian McKellen in the title role. Turn to page 21 for more details about the new season or pick up a leaflet from the TIC which also sells the tickets.

Email me with your events at andrealhargreaves@ btinternet.com Photos (l-r): The garden at Driftwood; Nothing Like a Dame.

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Seaford Provides Centre Stage for ‘Hope Gap’ Seaford Town Council was recently delighted to secure the filming of a major film in the Town.

Oscar nominated screen writer William Nicholson has returned to his home town of Seaford to film and direct his screenplay Hope Gap, starring Bill Nighy and Annette Bening.

The film is about a couple whose son comes to visit them by the seaside, but the visit soon takes a dramatic turn when the father tells the son he plans to leave his mother; showcasing the spectacular character acting abilities of the stars.

Filming took place in various locations around Seaford, including Hope Gap Beach, Seaford Head, Seaford Head Golf Course, Seaford promenade, Seaford Train Station and Maurice Road; all enabling the film crew to capture the true essence of Seaford and providing breathtakingly atmospheric backdrops for the film.

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Hollywood actor Bill Nighy, famed for his roles in The Best Exotic Marigold’s Hotel and Love Actually, was very pleased to pose for photos with local residents in between scene takes and said, ‘Seaford is a great place to come and film in’.

Bafta award winning actress Annette Bening, who earned this title from American Beauty, was starring alongside Bill Nighy. British actor Joshua O’Connor, who has starred in Ripper Street and The Durrells, took on the role of the couple’s visiting son.

Seaford Town Council worked closely with the film crew during the weeks leading up to and the week of the filming itself. Assisting with the recce of film locations within the town and considering areas which would need to be highlighted to the general public that filming would be taking place, the Town Council was pleased to be able to get so involved with such a special project for the town.

Seaford Town Council Mayor Councillor Linda Wallraven said, ‘I know how hard the Council staff work to secure filming of this kind in the town. It not only brings in direct revenue but also raises the town’s profile and tourism for the area, generating revenue for the whole town’.

William Nicholson and the film crew will take the film to the festivals and all going well, it will reach the big screen soon!

Photos: Filming in Seaford.

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Hooray for the town!

A topic which should attract everyone in town will be the lecture entitled ‘Celebrating Seaford – Now and in the Future’.

It will be given by a man who knows a lot about the town – Keith Blackburn, who is chairman of Seaford Tree Wardens, Seaford Community Partnership and Seaford Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group. He will be considering whether Seaford, a wonderful place to live, work or visit, could be made even better in the future.

Keith will draw on the work he has done in these various groups.

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Secondly, the Tree Wardens have planted many trees in the town and want to plant more, but what will be the impact of Dutch Elm Disease and other diseases such as Ash Dieback? Could many more trees be planted in residential areas as well as the town centre?

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Thirdly, the Neighbourhood Plan is still being progressed, and hopefully a referendum will endorse it.

It will then be clear where houses should be built and where green spaces should be protected. The Plan also considers the impact on businesses and infrastructure, and has looked at how the seafront and town centre could be enhanced. Finally, Keith will consider how enhancements could be funded. It will not be easy!

His illustrated lecture will be given at St Peter’s Church in Belgrave Road on Tuesday afternoon, 2nd October, starting at 2.30pm.

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This is part of the series of the well-known East Blatchington Lectures, for which tickets cost £7, which includes refreshments. They are available on the door, or in advance from the estate agents Newberry Tully at 53 Church Street, Seaford.

Photo: Seaford’s community bench, The Shoal. Photo by Phil Sutters.

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Grand Opening of Wheelchair Accessible Swing Seaford Town Council was proud to support former 2017-18 Young Mayor, Thomas Exley, in the opening of the new wheelchair accessible swing at The Salts play area.

This is the first swing of its kind in the town and is a fantastic addition to encourage inclusive play areas. The swing provides an opportunity for wheelchair users to experience that swinging sensation that provides hours of fun for children and makes most adults revert back to childhood levels of excitement!

During his year in office, Thomas carried out various fundraising activities and events, including coach trips and the successful Seaford Summer Magic event. Thanks to

all the generous donations during the course of the year, there were too many to list, and a final instalment from the Town Council, over £10k was raised for the purchase and installation of the swing. Supplied by GL Jones Playgrounds, the swing can be accessed and used with a Radar key and has its own support straps and easy-tofollow instructions for use (which can also be viewed online at www.gljones-playgrounds.co.uk/playgroundequipment/swings/abilityswing-wheelchair-swing-detail).

On Saturday 28th July, Thomas and the Mayor of Seaford, Councillor Linda Wallraven, officially opened the swing at the play area of The Salts Recreation Ground. Many local dignitaries and members of public came to support the opening. All were pleased to see such an inclusive piece of play equipment welcomed to Seaford. Looking back at his year in office, Thomas said, ‘It has been a delight to be able to raise funds for this project and thank you to the people who donated. I hope that the wheelchair swing will be of use to disabled young people for many years to come.’

Photo: Mayor of Seaford, Councillor Linda Wallraven (left) and 2017-18 Young Mayor, Thomas Exley (right), opening the new swing.

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Not wrecked but stranded

to believe during our fine summers.

In December, 1929 there was a powerful storm in the Channel and the Mogens Koch (presumably named after the contemporary designer and architect) was driven ashore under Haven Brow, This is where the wreckage turned up earlier this year. The ten-man Scandinavian crew of this four-masted metal schooner was precariously rescued by our local lifeboat, the Sir Fitzroy Clayton. For over a week, the stricken vessel lay on the shore and soon became a visitor attraction against the scenic backdrop of the Seven Sisters. It was then successfully refloated and towed to harbour for repairs.

As this glorious summer continues, there is still time this month to enjoy our local beaches. Six months ago, the weather could not have been more different.

Following Storm Brian, Seaford Scene revealed an unusual bit of rusty wreckage seen on the shore at Cuckmere Haven (issue 130, page 11). It is illustrated here in better weather and shows what looks like a bit of gunwale with cable attachments A rare photo taken on the deck of the schooner shows in the sand. Now an eyed fasteners on the gunwale as in the wreckage on unpublished historic the shore. Contemporary pictures of the vessel (many photograph preserved reproduced on the internet) show that at first the in Newhaven Museum steel masts and cables are intact. Then one of the masts suggests that it is actually becomes bent with a relic of a famous local stranding. Good news as our dangling wires. It is coast is better known for its total wrecks which is hard not hard to imagine Seaford Scene Advert – Jain Morrissey, Craft Social something breaking when the tension was released.

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Although only a passing visitor to our shores, the Mogens Koch appears to have left a steel ‘calling card’. Accidental strandings rather than total wrecks could explain some of the other curiosities sometimes seen on the beach. Can anyone identify the fine bitts shown here (photo right)?

Our grateful thanks to the curator and staff of Newhaven Museum for their help with the Mogens Koch (which began as an Australian enquiry on Seaford’s Peruvian!).

Ed and Biddy Jarzembowski Photos (from top): Painting of the Mogens Koch; rusty wreckage at Cuckmere Haven; a rare contemporary photo preserved in Newhaven Museum; stranding with bent mast; mystery bitts with two-foot (60cm) scale. Photos by Ed Jarzembowski.

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The Corelli Ensemble welcomes the legendary soprano Dame Felicity Lott, and outstanding tenor Paul Austin Kelly, to perform a delightful selection of duets and arias by Monteverdi, Handel, Purcell, Richard Strauss, Lehar and Gilbert & Sullivan, interspersed with instrumental music by Corelli and Mozart. There will be refreshments after the concert and an opportunity to meet the performers.

Tickets for these concerts can be pre-reserved at a special price of £10 through our website: www.corelliensemble.co.uk or purchased in advance from the Tourist Information Centre. Tickets also available on the door for £12. Children free.

Photos: Dame Felicity Lott (top); Paul Austin Kelly.

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THE GREEN SHOW AT SOUTH HILL BARN For many years a large and picturesque barn overlooking the Seven Sisters has lain derelict. Until now…

Now a dynamic group of artists has resolved to bring South Hill Barn on Seaford Head back to life by opening its great doors to the The Green Show in August next year.

SCIP, standing for Seaford Contemporary Illustrators and Printmakers, will be taking on a building with no water supply, no electricity and pigeons in the roof trusses, so will have to pay for mobile toilets, a generator and pest control in order to hold an event billed to be the largest creative arts show in the town’s history.

It is set to comprise new artworks inspired by the natural world and the landscape, a series of short films exploring Seaford Head Nature Reserve with Sussex Wildlife Trust, Rampion Wind Farm and Seaford’s Plastic Free campaign, plus workshops for a diverse community including children with learning difficulties.

There will also be talks from visiting lecturers covering a range of subjects including illustration, conservation and climate change.

Announcing the event in July at a networking group attended by 40 local artists, SCIP co-founder Alice Carter said: ‘One of the biggest challenges facing the SCIP team is the venue. South Hill Barn is a treasured part of the Seaford and East Sussex community, and the group is excited to be the first to host an event up there and start to breathe life into this beautiful location. The Barn has been cared for by Seaford Town Council and is structurally sound; however it comes with great challenges as it has no electricity, running water or toilet facilities and currently houses a family of pigeons. Although SCIP will not be installing these facilities, using the barn does create extra expenses a ‘traditional’ venue would not.’

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The creative collective has always selffunded its events, and their latest exhibition, The Book Show, which attracted 700 visitors over four days and showcased 30 of the UK’s best-loved illustrators, has enabled SCIP to fund a series of free children’s workshops for the 2018 Artwave Festival in August and September, with more planned for the spring of 2019.

Co-founder Josie Swan added: ‘It’s really important to us that we can provide free art workshops for children in Seaford. With the arts being slowly removed from the school curriculum it is vital for them to have a portal to express themselves, as for some children it can be their only voice to the world.’

She continued: ‘The Green Show is the largest creative arts event ever hosted in Seaford. To raise the funds to make this unique event happen, SCIP is asking the community to help through online crowdfunding on Just Giving.’

Alice said: ‘We are so excited to be launching The Green Show and we hope to make this just the first in a series of groundbreaking events for Seaford. We want this to be something the community can be proud of, which will put Seaford on the map as a creative hub. If you can contribute to our fund we will be truly grateful. Please share on social media and spread the word too.’

SCIP, founded by working mums illustrators Josie Swan and Sally Elford and gallery curator Alice Carter, is also approaching companies and organisations to be supporters of the event, offering marketing opportunities in return for involvement.

For every contribution to The Green Show, SCIP is offering rewards ranging from show posters to illustration classes. To learn more about The Green Show, the fundraising campaign and to make a contribution visit www.wearescip.co.uk.

Andrea Hargreaves Photos (l-r): The SCIP team, (l-r) Josie Swan, Alice Carter and Sally Elford; SCIP at South Hill Barn.

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BUTTERFLY WALKS

Don’t know your Brimstone from your Common Blue? Maybe it’s time for a butterfly walk.

Our butterfly identification walk at Vert Woods Community Woodlands and Rowland Woods Butterfly Reserve, near Laughton, fell on one of the hottest days of one of the hottest summers on record. Even under the trees the heat was blistering. ‘Too hot for snakes,’ said our guide, Michael. The adders were hiding in the undergrowth along with many of the butterflies we’d come to see.

How to identify butterflies:

Michael warmed us up by pointing out some relatively common Gatekeeper butterflies. ‘Look for them near a gate!’ he said. They’re easily confused with the Meadow Brown butterfly. ‘Look for them in a meadow!’ We were starting to get the hang of things.

Michael was a mine of information, enthusiasm and bad jokes. He explained that identifying butterflies isn’t just about visual recognition.

If you know which species live in your local area you can narrow down your options. It also helps to know a butterfly’s habits. A small blue butterfly flying low could be a Common Blue; if it’s flying higher up, it’s more likely to be a Holly Blue. Look into an oak tree on a summer’s evening and you might see a small cloud of Purple Hairstreaks skimming above the leaves.

Have you ever wondered why butterflies have ‘eyes’ on their wings? We learned that it’s to distract the birds, who mistake the eyes for the butterfly’s head. The bird takes a bite out of the butterfly’s wing – instead of its head – and the butterfly lives to fly another day.

Vert Woods and Rowland Woods:

Vert Woods and Rowland Woods were once part of an ancient tract of woodland, famous in Victorian times for butterflies. But after the Second World War the native trees were ripped out and replaced by pines, and the butterflies all but disappeared.

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However, these woodlands are now being lovingly restored to life, and are free to visit and enjoy. Vert Woods is run as a community woodland: the aim is to create a haven not just for nature and wildlife, but also for people.

There are regular activities, and lots of ways to get involved.

Butterfly Conservation is returning Rowland Woods to broadleaf coppice, open woodland, heathland and bracken – the ideal habitat for woodland butterflies, which are now breeding and flourishing in the reserve.

How to help butterflies:

Butterflies aren’t only beautiful – they play a crucial role in the food chain and as pollinators of plants.

Butterflies are under threat as never before, but there’s plenty you can do to help: l Visit Vert Woods and Rowland Woods and see the butterflies. l Visit butterfly-conservation.org, find out how you can help and get involved. l Visit www.vertwoods.co.uk and sign up for an event, volunteer, become a member or make a donation. l If you’ve got a garden, help butterflies by growing flowers and avoiding pesticides. There’s lots of information about gardening for butterflies and moths on the Butterfly Conservation website. l Record your butterfly sightings on the iRecord Butterfly app – the information is used by Butterfly Conservation and helps them in their work to save our butterflies.

Just as we were finishing our walk, a pair of Silverwashed Fritillaries swooped by, their huge orange wings bright against the midday sun. Michael was a knowledgeable guide, whose enthusiasm for butterflies was infectious, and I’d highly recommend the walk.

There are no more planned for this year, but you can sign up to the Vert Woods or Butterfly Conservation mailing lists to be alerted the next time they are run.

Margery Diamand Margery runs one-to-one gardening courses and writes about gardening at www. howdoesyourgardengrow.co.uk Photos (from top: Gatekeeper butterfly; Walk guide Michael Blencowe.

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MOCKFORD’S THE BLINDMAKERS ANNOUNCEMENT For over three decades Mockford’s has been a small family business manufacturing and fitting blinds for discerning customers, who appreciate quality and the personal service only a small business can provide.

At various times over the years, they have taken action to ensure they remain a small business, for example closing the Seaford and Eastbourne showrooms, cancelling all advertising except the Seaford Scene.

It is now necessary to take further action to restrict their business, consequently they will not fit blinds in commercial premises, for example, hotels, offices etc, they will only fit blinds into homes in Eastbourne, Seaford and the surrounding villages.

The showroom attached to their workshop will be closed, the premises will be used for making roller blinds, some blinds will be displayed on the windows for those who wish to visit but please telephone, before travelling, to ensure Jean or Harvey Mockford are there to welcome you.

Mockford’s the blindmakers Most types of blind supplied and fitted, their speciality is handmade roller and vertical blinds, including spare weights and chains for verticals etc supplied.

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Seaford Community Cinema has 18 brilliant films and West End screenings coming up from now until December, kicking off on Thursday 6th September with a production of Julie. Polly Stenham’s new version of the Strindberg play is set in contemporary London and still fiercely relevant. It stars Vanessa Kirby who stunned audiences as Princess Margaret in TV’s The Crown.

On Friday 14th September our special guest is Anthony Wall, editor of the BBC arts strand, Arena, who will be talking about Nothing Like a Dame, directed by Roger Michell and starring Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench, Joan Plowright and Maggie Smith who explore a friendship that goes back more than half a century.

With Grease celebrating its 40th anniversary we have to make a special Greased Lightnin’ event of it, with the Pop Up Singers introducing a singalong version of the film on Friday 21st September. It would be great if you could dress the part too.

On Thursday 27th September we are screening the NT Live production of King Lear, starring the magnificent Sir Ian McKellen, which is transferring from Chichester Festival Theatre to the West End. It’s back to humour on Friday 5th October with the very funny stop-motion animation, Isle of Dogs, in which an outbreak of canine flu has spread through the city of Megasaki, Japan, and Mayor Kobayashi is insisting that all dogs be sent to Trash Island. The dogs are having none of it.

On Friday 12th October it’s the Oscar-nominated The Post, the true story about newspaper publisher Kay Graham’s (Meryl Streep) brave decision to expose the Pentagon Papers. This is followed on Wednesday 24th October by the critically acclaimed Funny Girl – The Musical, screened from the West End and starring the fabulous Sheridan Smith.

On Friday 26th October we’re marking Halloween with the smart shocker Get Out. Chris and his girlfriend Rose go upstate to visit her parents for the weekend. A series of increasingly disturbing discoveries leads him to an unimaginable truth. This film won the Best Original Screenplay Oscar.

At 90 Agnès Varda is one of the leading lights of the New Wave cinema era and in the Oscar-nominated Faces Places on Friday 2nd November we accompany her, plus photographer and muralist JR, as they drive around France in a truck capturing people and communities on sound and film.

Our Sunday matinée on 11th November at 4pm is the WWI film Journey’s End. Set in a dugout in Aisne in 1918, a group of British officers is led by the mentally disintegrating Stanhope as they await their fate. Directed

by Saul Dibb it stars Sam Claflin, Paul Bettany and Asa Butterfield. The film is preceded by a short film written and spoken by Brighton poet Tommy Sissons.

Best picture Oscar winner The Shape of Water is our choice for Friday 16th November. In the hidden highsecurity government laboratory where she works in 1962, a lonely and mute cleaner’s life is changed when she discovers a classified experiment.

You’ll need tissues for tears and laughter to see Edie, our Saturday matinée at 2.30pm on 17th November, about a feisty octogenarian (Sheila Hancock) who insists on climbing a remote Scottish mountain. Insane? That’s nothing to how King George was regarded, as seen in Alan Bennett’s The Madness of George III, beaming from the Nottingham Playhouse on Tuesday 20th November.

And on Friday 23rd November Swedish comedydrama and Palme d’Or winner The Square sees the respected curator of a contemporary art gallery suffer an existential crisis.

On Thursday 29th November it’s nostalgia time with an NT Live production of The King and I, starring Ken Watanabe. On Saturday 1st December, 6pm, round off Christmas Magic by enjoying the well-meaning antics of the Peruvian bear in Paddington 2.

Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra is being beamed

by NT Live on Thursday 6th December, starring Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo. The season concludes on Friday 14th December with The Children Act starring Emma Thompson in an Oscar-deserving performance as a High Court judge who has to decide whether to force a teenage Jehovah’s Witness boy, Adam, to have the blood transfusion that will save his life. More info at www.seafordcinema.org Photo: Grease.

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Refill Seaford and Newhaven Launch Event Plans are now well under way for our exciting launch event which will take place at Frankie’s Beach Café on the Seaford Esplanade on Saturday 1st September between 11am and 2pm.

Bring along a picnic, meet your local Refill team, find out more about this innovative, nation-wide scheme and enjoy some musical entertainment from The Blaker sisters, courtesy of our main sponsor, South East Water. There will also be some activities for younger members of the family and of course Frankie’s sand pit to play in.

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Refill Seaford and Newhaven are available to come and talk to any community group. We want to get as many of you as possible refilling rather than keep buying new single use plastic bottles of water, so don’t be afraid to ask.

Currently Seaford has 12 Refill stations with more in the pipeline. Don’t forget you can download the Refill app to get the location maps to find them – www.refill.org.uk/get-the-refill-app/ – and also register your business and others if you have their permission.

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MACMILLAN COASTAL GARDEN TRAIL The 7th annual Macmillan Coastal Garden Trail took place over the weekend of the 28th and 29th July. After the amazing heatwave in recent weeks it all fell apart, weather-wise, on the Saturday morning and all day Sunday with rain and high winds doing a lot of damage to the beautifully tended gardens on the trail! However the sun shone from opening time at 11am on the Saturday for the rest of the day and then the rain set in again for Sunday.

TV celebrity, Jim Buttress, was on hand to cut the ribbon at trail organiser, Geoff Stonebanks’s garden, Driftwood in Bishopstone.

To assist there was Joelle Leader, Director of Volunteering at Macmillan Cancer Support, Cllr Linda Wallraven, Mayor of Seaford with her Consort, Liz Holland, and local MP Maria Caulfield.

The opening event was well attended with over 50 visitors in the garden at the time. Jim Buttress signed many copies of his book, including for Zoe Clay and her mother, Diane Hicks, whose own garden, 20 Barons Close, was one opening on the trail.

Gill Weaver at 5 Old Coastguard Cottages had created many pieces of upcycled furniture to sell in her garden, all the proceeds from which, over £200, went to Macmillan. Cllr Dee Simpson, Mayor of Brighton & Hove, got into the party spirit and visited many of

the Brighton gardens on the Saturday, including 70 Dale View, where ex-Gogglebox star, Chris Ashby Steed and husband Tony were on hand to greet her with their dachshunds.

Meanwhile on Sunday, Nigel and Sue Napier braved the dreadful weather and completed their challenge of having seen all 24 gardens over the weekend. After following the activities of Geoff ’s garden on social media, they had travelled from Suffolk in 2017 and enjoyed the event so came back again this year to see all the gardens. Nigel said ‘it was all worth while, despite the rain and Sue and I have picked up many ideas for our own plot!’. Many visitors enjoyed tea and cake on the Saturday in the sun but not so many in the rain on the Sunday.

Despite the bad weather, over £7,000 has been raised for the Macmillan Horizon Centre in Brighton.

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Geoff Stonebanks said: ‘It never ceases to amaze me how supportive visitors can be, knowing how much effort has been put into preparing the gardens and baking the cakes. I’d like to thank, most sincerely, all garden owners, volunteers and those who came along over the weekend.’ Anyone who missed the trail because of the weather can still donate via Geoff ’s Macmillan Coastal Garden Trail Just Giving page. Next year’s event will take place on 27th and 28th July. Contact Geoff on 01323 899296 if you would like to open your garden.

Photos (from top): Mayor of Brighton & Hove, Dee Simpson (centre), with Tony and Chris Ashby Steed; Jim Buttress (left) signs his book for Zoe Clay and her mother, Diane Hicks; Nigel (left) and Sue (right) pictured with trail organiser Geoff Stonebanks; afternoon tea at Driftwood.

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Lapwing Music Festival needs your help!

As you may know Lapwing has expanded this year.

Concerts will take place in a marquee with stunning views of the cottages, the Cuckmere valley and the Seven Sisters. We are very excited to be able to host twice the number of guests as a result, however our costs have increased! Profits will be donated to the Cuckmere Haven SOS campaign, which seeks to save the iconic cottages from coastal erosion, however we need your help!

We have sold 1/3 of our available tickets with just under a month remaining. Please forward on information about the festival to all your friends and family. Previous guests have described the performances as ‘unforgettable’ and ‘magical’ and we are sure you will agree with them.

If you have already purchased tickets, please consider supporting the festival with a donation to make it a sustainable part of the East Sussex arts calendar. Please get in touch if you can help!

Here are our extraordinary festival artists: 7.30pm, Friday 31st August Maya Youssef, The ‘queen of the qanun’. From Syria, speaker, humanist and virtuoso of the qanun disseminates peace through the healing power of music.

3pm and 7.30pm, Saturday 1st of September Manu Delago. A virtuoso of the hang drum, he regularly performs with Björk and Anoushka Shankar in prestigious venues the world over.

In addition, the festival features a buffet lunch on Sunday with a very special guest speaker and the opportunity for ticket holders to spend time enjoying the amazing atmosphere of the Coastguard Cottages.

We are thrilled to announce author Juliet Nicolson as our guest speaker for the 2018 Festival Lunch. Juliet has written two works of history, The Great Silence and The Perfect Summer, as well as the best-selling novels Abdication and A House Full of Daughters. She has multigenerational connections to the area and now lives in Alfriston.

She will discuss how iconic structures such as the Coastguard Cottages contribute to our cultural identity and sense of place. Lunch tickets include 3 courses, drinks and a chance to meet the festival artists.

Please check out the festival website for further information and tickets. www.lapwingfestival.com Tickets £40, Under 16 £5, Lunch £35. All tickets include drinks and canapés. Festival Pass £175 (saving of £20) includes entry to four concerts, as well as the festival lunch. Anyone wishing to taking advantage of this offer who has already purchased tickets can do so by writing to lapwingfestival@gmail.com.

Photos (from top): Manu Delago; Juliet Nicolson; Maya Youssef.

3pm, Sunday 2nd September Lea Desandre – mezzo soprano. An operatic newcomer and award winner at France’s Victoires de la Musique Classique 2017, the Franco-Italian mezzo-soprano Lea Desandre also won the the HSBC prize at the Festival of Aix en Provence in 2016.

7.30pm, Sunday 2nd September Thomas Dunford – Hailed as a ‘rock star’ of the lute, he has performed internationally as a soloist and as a chamber musician. This recital will feature works from his recently released ‘Bach’ album on the Alpha label.

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Eastbourne Splash Point Jazz Festival The full line-up has now been announced for the Eastbourne Splash Point Jazz Festival on Sunday 30th September. Gigs will be in three venues in the ‘East of the Pier’ Heritage Area of Eastbourne: The Fishermen’s Club on Royal Parade (already home to the successful monthly Eastbourne SPJC gigs), Christ Church Seaside, and Leaf Hall Seaside, one of Eastbourne’s most iconic historic buildings.

Leaf Hall will also feature an exhibition by renowned jazz photographer Brian O’Connor. The venues are all within easy walking distance of each other, and festival-goers are encouraged to dip in and out of gigs in order to hear as wide a variety as possible throughout the day. There will be Jazz Lunches at the nearby Langham Hotel on the seafront, and at the Eastbourne Sovereign Harbour Yacht Club.

Splash Point boss, pianist/singer Neal Richardson said, ‘We’re really excited to be presenting this festival. It’s going to be one amazing day, in three venues, with 12 bands, featuring the cream of British and European jazz.

We’re also very pleased to support local children’s charity Chestnut Tree House at this year’s Festival.’

Amongst the headliners are: Roger Beaujolais, Craig Milverton, Mark Nightingale, Julian Marc Stringle and Art Themen. ‘We’ve been careful to select bands which reflect the diversity of jazz including Latin, gypsy, contemporary, funk and swing,’ said Programme Director Annette Keen.

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Jazz has deep roots in our town so I know it’s going to be a huge success. I also know that the Splash Point Jazz brand is very well established locally and that they’re highly experienced jazz promoters. I look forward to it becoming a regular and successful annual event.’

Full programme details are available on www.splashpointjazz.club and follow the links.

Stroller tickets, giving access to all venues throughout the day, are on sale now at £50, from any Splash Point Jazz Club gig, via www.wegottickets.com/event/431725, or from Eastbourne’s Tourist Information Office.

Photo: (l-r) Sue Richardson, Neal Richardson (Festival Director), Stephen Lloyd MP (Festival Patron), Annette Keen (Programme Director), Mikayla Bernstein (Chestnut Tree House), and Andy Panayi. Photo by Brian O’Connor.

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After some lovely hot weather in June, we started July with our book fair which raised £147. Again, lots of good quality books – what more would we expect? Thanks to all who took part and thanks to Fran because we know how many people come to our events as a direct result of reading Seaford Scene!

Two weeks later it was our Open Afternoon which was attended by many course leaders who were able to talk to members about the courses they would be organising over the next few months. Seaford U3A members had received their prospectuses which gave details of all sorts of courses and groups which will be taking place over the next season, including subjects as diverse as Byzantium to Canasta, Dutch History to Mah Jong. You can see there is quite a variety. Our membership fee is just £10 per year which entitles members to enrol for courses, come to talks, go on outings, as well as taking part in our regular coffee mornings and tea parties. Details of how to enrol are on our website, and our blue leaflets which give contact numbers and a bit more information about what will be happening over the next season are available in both the library and Tourist Information Centre.

Our regular coffee mornings at the Seaford Constitutional Club are between 10am and 12 noon on Wednesdays, 19th September and 17th October. £2 for refreshments and a chance to meet up with old friends and new as well as finding out more about what Seaford U3A has on offer.

Tea Parties for Seaford U3A members begin again on 1st October when Penny Lower and Clare Sumner will talk about ‘Plastic-free Seaford’. The cost is £4 which includes the talk and afternoon tea. U3A members have details in their bulletins and must contact the

organiser before 10am on the morning of the talk to book (or cancel) their ticket.

SUN (Sussex U3A Network) have also produced their leaflet on study days which will take place throughout Sussex and which our members are entitled to go to.

This should have been delivered with the prospectuses, and if any Seaford U3A members have not received one, please contact the committee. Cost for Study Days (which are always held on a Saturday) is £8 for U3A members and £10 for non members.

The next two Study Days are: 15th September ‘Political and Religious Change and its Influence on the English Parist Church’, with speaker Sue Berry at Uckfield.

13th October ‘The Role of Place in Myth, Legend and Storytelling’, with speaker Joanna Gilar at Rustington.

Visit the website: www.sussexu3anetwork/home or contact the SUN administrator on 01323 893392 for more information.

We look forward to seeing you at some of our events!

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BLUE PLAQUES COME TO SEAFORD! A new historical initiative will be launched in September to coincide with National Heritage Week (6th – 16th September). In a partnership between the Seaford Community Partnership and Seaford Museum a number of blue plaques will be installed around Seaford to commemorate people and buildings of historical significance.

These people include poets, politicians, doctors and even a weatherman. It is hoped that the blue plaques will form a new heritage trail around the town and there will be an accompanying section on the Seaford Heritage Trails website, www.seafordheritagetrails.co.uk Local Historian Kevin Gordon said, ‘For such a small town Seaford was known by quite a few famous people. This is because it was once a ‘rotten borough', which returned no less than three Prime Ministers.

It was also a garrison town and had more than its fair share of schools; for many years education was the main employer in the town. This fantastic project will help to highlight not only some famous people but also some interesting buildings too. It will appeal to locals and tourists alike and I hope that more will be sited around Seaford in the future’.

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Quiz challenge

Calling all quizzers. St Peter’s Church in Belgrave Road, Seaford, is holding a quiz night on Saturday 6th October which is open to everyone.

It starts at 7pm, and entry is only £5, which includes a glass of wine and nibbles to help with the inspiration. There will be a prize for the winning team, and also a raffle.

The idea is to have teams of six per table, but individuals will be accommodated and found a team to join. If you would like to enter a team for what should be a fun evening, please contact 01323 873162. Tickets can be obtained from this number.

We hesitate to add this, but the first attested use of the word ‘quiz’ apparently dates from 1781 and means an odd person. Just to be clear, this sense survives today in the word quizzical.

There is a well-known myth about the word ‘quiz’ that says that in 1791 a Dublin theatre owner, Richard Daly, made a bet that he could introduce a word into the language within 24 hours. He then went out and hired a group of street urchins to write the word ‘quiz’, which was a nonsense word, on walls around the city of Dublin.

Within a day, the word was common currency and had acquired a meaning (since no one knew what it meant, everyone thought it was some sort of test) and Daly had some extra cash in his pocket.

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NEWHAVEN, PEACEHAVEN AND SEAFORD LIONS CLUB Well, I have returned from my travels and once again take up my pen to tell you more about the Lions Club.

In case you have forgotten, Newhaven, Peacehaven and Seaford Lions Club is part of the largest Service Organisation in the world with Lions Clubs in over 200 countries around the world. In Numea, New Caledonia there is even a road named after Melvin Jones, the founder of Lions Clubs. I know this because I saw it.

Our 46,000 clubs and 1.4+ million members make us the world’s largest service club organisation. We’re also one of the most effective. Our members do whatever is needed to help their local communities. Everywhere we work, we make friends. With children who need glasses, with elderly people and with those who don’t have enough to eat, many of whom we may never meet.

Lions are ordinary people who do extraordinary things to help others and support good causes throughout the British Isles. Globally we have more volunteers in more places than any other service club organisation, and love to help others and make things happen. Every Lions Club supports a range of good causes and projects in its area where you can get involved. Every day Lions are having fun by organising remarkable and memorable fundraising activities. Every year in Europe alone, Lions Clubs’ members volunteer around 6 million hours of service and raise £88 million to support the needs of local communities.

July is the start of the Lion year and the time when we welcome in our new club president. We did this at our changeover lunch at Seaford Golf Club, where past president Dirk handed over the chain of office to our new president Lion Dave Hemming. Dave has been a member of the club for nearly 20 years and has recently retired from his job in Boots so now feels he is ready to take over the reins of the club and lead us to new

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The first Saturday in July saw us on the Fort Recreation Ground in Newhaven helping at the RNLI Fête. As far as we were concerned it was not a very successful day, I think a football match limited the attendance to the fête!

We will be donating all our takings, rounded up, to the Newhaven Lifeboat.

The first two weekends saw us supporting garden parties in Seaford by loaning our large tents to the Logan’s and to the Seaford Silver Band. This of course included providing the manpower to erect the tents.

On the 13th we had a very interesting tour to the old police cells in Brighton, I think they kept Lion Terry as I didn’t see him that weekend!

We welcomed two new members, Claire and Ivan, to our club this month. Why don’t you join Claire, Ivan and the rest of us and have fun whilst doing something for your community?

We presented a cheque to Dawn, the organiser of the Seahaven Storehouse. Dawn gave us a very interesting insight into the work of the storehouse. They are supporting over twenty families in the Seahaven area with food. It is a bit of a shock to realise that in this area there is a need for a foodbank, but even more of a shock to find out that there Photos (top to bottom): New Lions Claire (left) and Ivan (right); NPS Lions at the RNLI Fête; Past president Dirk handing over the chain of office to new president Lion Dave Hemming; Lion Terry at the old police cells; Dawn from Seahaven Storehouse receives a cheque.

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are twenty families and many more people in such a need. We donated £1,000 to Dawn at our dinner meeting at the White Lion Hotel.

We also presented a summer pass to Spring Barn Farm to a family with a child with special needs.

We like to think we help and support various projects in the community, but if you feel there is a project that the Lions could help with then why not get in touch with us and suggest it. I cannot guarantee that we will be able to assist but if we don’t know about it then I can guarantee we will not be able to help.

We also have two minibuses for use by the community and take out various groups with or without a driver, ie if you want to provide your own driver you can do so (subject to insurance) call 01323 898961 for more information about the minibuses.

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FLOWER FESTIVAL & EXHIBITION

Friday 31st Aug - Sunday 2nd September, St Andrew’s Church, Bishopstone The ancient church of St Andrew’s is steeped in 1300 years of history, and throughout its life it has been cared for and loved from generation to generation.

This year’s Flower Festival and Exhibition is taking the opportunity of illustrating the diverse and interesting lives of former Bishopstone residents during the last 200 years.

One of the residents, Revd James Hurdis, was Vicar of Bishopstone 1791 to 1800, and from his famous poem ‘The Favourite Village’ comes the line ‘All is hush’d’, which is the theme of the Festival.

The many flower arrangements in the church will be depicting the lives of some of the past residents, and the Exhibition in the hall will portray their interesting lives and backgrounds of their times. Refreshments will be available in the hall and parking near the church.

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At a well-attended meeting on 13th June Bob Deakin presented a fascinating account of the postal history of Morocco. His presentation included many rare envelopes showing how the postal service worked in the early days under Spanish and French rule and later later when the British were in Morocco. He also included covers from areas of the country which were held by rebel leaders and explained how difficult it was for the postal authorities to get post through these areas. Much of his rare material he had sourced from Spain since it is difficult to find it over here.

Our members meeting in July on the theme of ‘D,E or F’ bought out some imaginative displays which ranged over a wide range of topics, including Death(!), Etiquette, Forces post cards of the Seaford and Brighton Area,

French Balloon Post from 1871, India (this was a beautifully presented display of early Indian stamps given by our youngest member), Folded Booklets, Deutschland (Berlin) and (E)ireland.

At our meetings we also have a ‘Bring & Buy’ table where members can sell unwanted items and hope to find bargains.

At our meeting on 8th August, Bob Deakin gave a presentation of the Postmarks and Postcards of Sussex, and for the September meeting we have invited the Eastbourne Stamp Club to give a display. If you are interested in any of these talks then please come along.

The club holds its meeting every second Wednesday in the month at the Constitutional Club in Crouch Lane. The meeting starts at 7.15pm and ends at around 9.15pm. Details can be obtained from the club secretary David Manthorpe 01323 492433, email: david. manthorpe10@gmail.com.

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Seaford Photographic Society The new season starts this month with the usual Welcome Evening on Friday 7th September. This is when we all catch up after the summer break and welcome potential new members. Do come along and say hello, even if you are only vaguely considering joining. This meeting is also where we find out how people got on with the summer film-camera competition. There will be more on this next month, together with the results and winning image.

Here’s an update on our 2018 Annual Exhibition, which was held in July this year. Over the two-week period we had 650 visitors, with a lot of very positive comments.

The general consensus seemed to be that the standard was again very high. The Badger Inks Trophy is awarded to the best in show and this year it went to ‘Café Cat’ by Chris Dawson, taken on the Greek island of Leros. For the previous two years it had been won by landscape prints, so this was a bit of a change. Many thanks to Alasdair from Badger Inks for the judging.

Every year we have two separate league competitions, which run right through the season. One is for Prints and one for Projected Digital Images (PDIs). These are subdivided into a ‘Standard’ group and an ‘Advanced’ group, to cater for members’ differing levels of experience. Up to 10 images can be entered by each member during the year and the highest scoring five count towards the final scores. This month sees the first rounds of both the Print League and the PDI League.

On 21st September we have a talk by Colin Bell and Gary Carter on ‘AudioVisuals – From Making to Showing’.

This is an area of photography that not many people are aware of but which is quite popular in some clubs.

It involves putting together a short ‘slideshow’ of images with titles and music, though it is all digital now, using specialist software. The final result is in the form of a video, usually around 5 to 6 minutes long. This year Seaford Photographic Society will be hosting the KCPA (Kent County Photographic Association) Annual AudioVisual Competition, at Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Rd, Seaford, BN25 2EE on Saturday 3rd November 2018. More about this in next month’s newsletter.

Our website www.seafordps.org.uk has been undergoing redevelopment but hopefully, by the time you read this, it will be running again, with the new season’s programme and some examples of our work.

Photo: Winner of the Badger Inks Trophy – ‘Café Cat’ by Chris Dawson.

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Cycle Seahaven’s popularity continues to grow. It now has 330 members, an increase of about 10% so far this year. We organise rides for both on-road and off-road cyclists, the rides being varied in terms of distance and terrain; also, we cater for a wide range of cycling abilities.

The majority of members choose to cycle on our offroad rides but the on-road rides are becoming more popular, especially the ‘touring’ rides of which there are three each week: Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Our Tuesday touring rides incorporate sections of shorter, flatter routes aimed at those wanting to get back into cycling. We call this ‘Easy Touring’ and the typical route distance is 11 miles.

Some cyclists have been joining our rides on e-bikes which is great to see. These are normal bikes with gears and pedals, which have been built with an electric motor and battery. These need charging after each ride (no, the battery doesn’t recharge going downhill) but this only takes about three hours at the most.

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You still have to pedal these bikes! Their correct name is pedelec (pedal electric cycle) and they are covered by legislation which limits their power assistance to a maximum of 15.5 mph.You can go faster than this but only by pedalling without power assistance.

One of our cyclists, Tony Rowswell, has been using a pedelec for over four years now both on-road and off-road and he says that there are four main benefits of these: ‘Firstly and most obviously, they give you additional power to go up hills. As an octogenarian, I still have sufficient strength but limited lung capacity. I could get up hills under my own power but would be gasping at the top. With my pedelec adding double my power, I can ride up local hills such as Bopeep and Itford Hill without too much trouble. Using an e-bike will still help you to get fit as you can choose the power output level and use lower power as you improve. Secondly, it can help to get you out of a tight spot, giving great acceleration just when you need it, like getting away from a junction across a road. Thirdly, it is great in mud! Often, I can keep going through a deep sticky patch when others bog down. Fourthly, it is FUN! It puts the ‘wow’ back into cycling for me and it flattens Sussex.’

Tony says that one of the most frequent questions he is asked is ‘How far does the battery last?’

‘There is no easy answer. Normally, you have 3 or 4 levels of power delivery so obviously the lower the level, the longer it will last. A lot will depend on the terrain – hills will use power more quickly. On the level it depends on your speed – if you can reach 16 or 17 mph, again the motor cuts out and you use no power. I have never exhausted a full battery, even having done up to 50 miles over the Downs.’

So, whether or not you have a pedelec, why not try out some of our rides.You don’t have to be a member.You can cycle on a maximum of three rides before joining our club. Take a look at our Rides Calendar at www. cycleseahaven.org.uk/calendar and you’ll see all the rides listed.

Photo: Tony on his pedelec.

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INNER WHEEL CLUB OF SEAFORD Another very successful year for our Inner Wheel Club of Seaford.

One of our members, Andrea, and her husband hosted a Summer Garden Party in their beautiful garden on a lovely sunny day in June in aid of Save the Children. was very well attended and a nice amount of money was raised.

At our July meeting outgoing President Jennifer handed over the President’s chain of office to our new President Kay. Kay thanked Jennifer for a very enjoyable year. The club members presented the Past President with a lovely bracelet which she liked very much and said she would wear it at all the meetings.

Our new President was enrolled for the start of her year. Kay’s chosen local charity for her Presidential year will be Waves, who offer practical help for families in Seaford.

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CALLING SOLO TRAVELLERS An exciting new ‘club’ is forming at Premier Travel in Seaford for solo travellers who are looking to undertake travel with the added advantages of a small, escorted group without the problems associated with single room supplements.

During a recent successful afternoon presentation instore at Premier Travel, Seaford, held in conjunction with solo traveller sepcialists Just You, fun was had by all, sipping cava and sampling tapas, whilst learning about the exciting future trips. In addition to their trip to Andalucia on 4th October 2018 (still some availability), Premier and Just You are now pleased to announce next year’s trip incorporating the highlights of Tuscany, in Italy. They have a group departure, for solo travellers, departing on 30th September 2019. All groups will be joined at Gatwick by their guide/tour manager, who will assist with ensuring a stress-free transition through all airport procedures. Flights for this tour are with British Airways with excellent flight times.

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Throughout the week they will be visiting Florence, Pisa and Siena, and there are further optional excursions available. The price is £999 with no single supplement.

Places on either of these great value trips can be secured by calling in on the friendly team at Premier Travel, 29 Broad Streeat, Seaford,BN25 1LS, or by calling them on 01323 891212, email: Seaford@premier-travel. co.uk. They look forward to meeting you soon!

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Following our announcement in June that we are arranging the printing and sales of the Seaford Community Calendar, we are very pleased to say that we expect to have them available to buy at the end of August. The cost will be £8, and after the cost of printing the proceeds will be split 75% to the RNLI at Newhaven and 25% to Seaford Lifeguards, so please support these two good causes; Christmas is coming and they will make a great gift! You will be able to get them from: RNLI Newhaven, Barwells Solicitors (Seaford), Badger Inks (Seaford), The English Wine Centre (Alfriston) and Objet Trouvé (Alfriston).

All the images are of local scenes, including of course the iconic view of the Seven Sisters, so please support us with this venture, and help us to raise lots of money for the RNLI and Seaford Lifeguards. We would like to place on record our sincere thanks to Martin Sinnock who has helped us with this project.

Triple Challenge for the British Heart Foundation Further to our report in the August edition about this event, which raised £1,500 for the British Heart Foundation, organiser Martin Baldwin said, ‘I wanted to say a special Thank You to Martin Bulger of Seaford Striders who has assisted me with this event over the past few years. With his team of helpers we had a very successful day, and I would like to place on record our Club’s thanks, also to Nick Farley who assisted as a time marshal and Martin’s small team of helpers at the crossing of the A259’.

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Martello Proms Concert 2018 This year our Proms Concert will be taking place on Saturday 13th October at Seaford Head School, Arundel Road, at 2.30pm.

We are delighted to announce that the Seaford Silver Band will be there, and we also have the return of Seaford Musical Theatre Juniors, and for the first time we also have the Seaford Sunshine Strummers performing some well-known songs for you all to sing along to.

Tickets cost £10 in advance and you can get them from Newberry Tully Estate Agents in Church Street, Seaford, or you can call us on 07984 581784 or email jackiearkwell@yahoo.co.uk. If there are any left unsold they will be available on the door for £12.

Tea and home-made cakes will be available in the interval. Last year the concert raised approx. £1,500 for good causes, many of them local. This will be a great afternoon out and we look forward to seeing you there!

The Martello Rotary Club meets on Monday evenings at Seaford Golf Club and welcomes new members. For more information email: seafordmartellorotary@gmail. com or text 07984 581784 Photos (clockwise from top left): Seven Sisters, the front cover of the Seaford Community Calendar; Seaford Musical Theatre Juniors; runner in the Triple Challenge.

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THE BEAUTIFUL GAME OF BRIDGE My husband Hugh and I always had the idea that when we retired we would learn to play bridge.

We had always enjoyed playing card games with friends, and felt that we must have a go at what seems to be regarded as ‘The king of all card games’. Luckily we did learn – and love it!

Eight years ago we moved to Seaford and were delighted to discover that it boasts not one, but two bridge clubs. We enjoy playing at both Seaford Bridge Club and Southdown Bridge Club. Although separate clubs, they enjoy a close relationship (indeed many members belong to both clubs) and share similar values. The clubs are very friendly and are always happy to welcome visitors and new members.

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Elderly Couple Remain Together Thanks To Daughter’s Determination Sue Kruse talks about the seemingly insurmountable problem of trying to keep her loving parents living together when only one of them needs specialist dementia care.

Marjorie, 94, and Arthur Oakins, 96, from Kent, met when Marjorie was just 16 years old. Arthur was a proud season ticket holder for Charlton Athletics and continues to be a football fanatic.

About 10 years ago the happy lives of Marjorie and Arthur Oakins began to unravel. Arthur started to get forgetful, put things in odd places and one day was sitting in the car – bewildered – Arthur couldn’t remember how to drive. The family suspected it was the early stages of dementia – and a diagnosis soon followed confirming this.

Sue Kruse, their daughter, said: “Despite the diagnosis, Mum and Dad continued with their lives as best they could. My mum is a very loving person but as time trundled on she became poorly and was beginning to get somewhat exasperated by my Dad’s developing condition.

“It was a very difficult time. We looked for assistance through all the usual channels but found limited help.

We engaged private carers but even that became insufficient as Dad’s condition deteriorated.”

Arthur needed full time care. Marjorie did not want to be separated from Arthur but there was no care home willing to take them in as a couple. The options were made clear – Arthur would be placed in a dementia wing of a care home and Marjorie, would be in a different floor or wing of the home.

Sue said: “This was devastating for my mum. Mum was adamant, as were we, that after 70 plus years of being married they could not be separated. A double room was not going to be made available to Mum and Dad in any care home – and we visited several.

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It was becoming an impossible situation. We didn’t know what to do. Then we called Clifden House Dementia Care Centre in Seaford. This is when everything changed for the better.”

Nial Joyce, Clifden House, said: “It is unusual to have a person who doesn’t have dementia residing in a dementia specialist home but in the circumstances it was more important that Marjorie and Arthur could remain together – as this is what they both wanted.

We were willing to give it a go on trial basis, and see if Arthur and Marjorie were happy.”

Arthur and Marjorie have now been living together in Clifden House for two years. They are both very contented. They will soon celebrate their 73rd wedding anniversary and are as committed to each other today as they were on their wedding day in 1945.

Sue said: “I can honestly say that Mum and Dad are very happy at Clifden. My mum has actually got back more of her confidence since living there with Dad. Clifden House has been totally amazing – for all of us.

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CENTENARY 1918-2018 2018 sees Seaford WI celebrating its 100th year Anniversary. The current WI membership met on Wednesday 13th June 2018 along with invited guests to celebrate this momentous milestone in their history.

Jennie Cartwright, President, and Committee Members welcomed past Presidents, officials from other local WIs, Gill Noakes and Clare Biddescombe-Woolgar of East Sussex Federation WI along with 80 Seaford WI members.

WI. There was a speaker on the day, Anna Astin, who set the scene for 1918 when the WI in Seaford was established.

A boxed picnic lunch (with wine) was enjoyed by all, and a stunning lemon and elderflower cake was made and cut by Seaford WI member, Barbara Ding.

The meeting closed with a resounding rendition of Jerusalem, by William Blake, which was an uplifting end to a ‘Joyous Day’. All friends together.

Seaford WI meets on the second Wednesday of the month, 2pm to 4pm. New members are always welcome but at present there is a waiting list.

Photos: The new banner (top); Seaford WI celebrating their centenary.

A new banner was commissioned to reflect Seaford WI’s presence in the town and was designed by Gill Steele. One of the panels in the banner was of Peter White, our Town Crier, and he graciously came along to the grand unveiling. The banner now hangs proudly in the WI hall and will be a legacy for future generations.

It was generally agreed that the banner exceeded our expectations and is now hanging in a place of honour to be enjoyed by everyone using the hall.

Everyone attending the lunch received a commemorative badge which was designed for the occasion and will be a reminder of their special day.

We hope all members will wear their badge with pride remembering all previous members of Seaford Notice: This issue of Seaford Scene has been distributed by an independent delivery company. Please note that Seaford Scene is not responsible for any other publicity material that is delivered at the same time as the magazine. If you have any issues regarding the delivery of Seaford Scene, please contact MA Distribution www.madistribution.co.uk

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SEAFORD and DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY www.seafordhorti.com

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Lavandula, common name lavender, is a popular plant used as part of a mixed flower border, an edging plant or a lavender path. Some species were known in Roman times and it is found in many parts of the world which have temperate climates. Lavender came to England in the 1600s, Queen Elizabeth 1st favoured a lavender conserve so lavender jam was produced followed by teas and potions for medical problems. The plant is mainly grown commercially for its essential oil which has antiseptic and anti inflammatory properties, hospitals used it during the 1st World War. Lavender is also added to various products – mosquito repellants, perfumes, balms, cosmetics and bath products. It is used in the kitchen as a spice in salads and added to desserts for its lemony, citrus flavour. One of its best uses is in the garden – rubbing the fingers along the stems to smell the amazing fragrance which is an absolute delight.

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Harvest was regarded as a crucial time of year when the success of a good harvest was a genuine matter of life and death – the community would have food throughout the cold winter months. Today the harvest is as important but with improved storage and food imported from around the world, a shortage of food in the UK would not be a problem.

The church festival is the most common harvest celebration held today. Originating in Cornwall in 1843, the Reverend Robert Hawker invited his parishioners to his home to receive a sacrament of ‘the bread of the new corn’. Harvest celebrations predate Christianity, however it has always been recognised as a spiritual time to give thanks for the season’s crops.

Traditionally corn dollies were made from the last sheaf of corn harvested, placed on banqueting tables then kept until the next spring to ensure a good harvest the following year. Michaelmas, or the Feast of Michael and All Angels is celebrated on September 29th, the day the harvest has to be completed, so marking the end of the productive season and the beginning of the new growing year. Sylvia Reeve

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The word ‘harvest’ derives from an old English word ‘haerfest’ meaning autumn. Harvest refered to the season for reaping and gathering grain and ancient tradition has it that Harvest Festivals are usually held on the Sunday nearest to the time of the full moon or harvest moon – this year on the 25th September, nearest to the autumnal equinox on the 23rd.

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And now for that old veg grower’s joke: Q, when is a courgette not a courgette; A, when it’s a marrow. Except that some varieties make splendid marrows and are the stuff of competitive growing while others should be picked young and, er, small, when the skins are thin and the flesh is delicate. So you can well imagine that there’s always quite a bit of discussion around the courgette beds about exactly when to pick them, with – sweeping generalisation alert – the men opting for a much, er, less dainty courgettes than the women.

So what a good job Seaford Horticultural Show comes around each August and we get a chance to satisfy both factions. With three days to go to showtime, there were, um, courgettes that had reached well over a foot long, with proportionate girth. Growing alongside were slim and juicy fruit of the Cucurbita pepo cultivars planted in the vegetable garden and in the children’s area. And speaking of the children’s area, the pumpkins are fit for Cinderella’s coach and will make great Halloween lanterns, especially as they are being safeguarded from slimy predators by resting them on upturned seed trays.

So yes, an enthusiastic team of volunteers had a lovely time showing off our wonderful plants and produce, including marrows, courgettes, tomatoes and plums.

Meanwhile, away from the veg area and at an outdoor potting table, Theresa and Allison, somewhat hindered by adorable Freddy the springer spaniel pup, were taking cuttings of various

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plants for sale at the show to add to succulents that Katie had planted in traditional terracotta pots.

We are very fortunate to have some volunteers who seem to be able to turn their hands to anything. Take James, for example, who is undertaking the lengthy task of laying soaker hoses in the veg beds and around the outside of the polytunnel.

And just what was Stan up to outside the Keith Baker classroom the other day? In a laudable spirit of waste not want not, he was painstakingly taking wood fencing apart so as to upcycle a post for use as a mount for a tap. Speaking of the classroom, it could do with a bit of a spruce up after five years, so we are delighted that local company Brewers is generously helping us out with paint.

As Seaford Scene was going to press we were getting excited about the volunteers’ annual invitation to Ron and Steph’s lovely garden for lunch, with entertainment by the Pop Up Singers.

Our garden behind the Peace Garden in the Crouch is currently open on Wednesday and Saturday mornings. To find out more about us go to www.seaford-sussex.co.uk, follow us on Facebook or email us at seafordcommunitygarden@gmail.com.

We’d love to hear from you, but even better, come in and say hello.

The Garden Team Photos (top to bottom): Succulents in terracotta pots; a selection of marrows; volunteers Allison, Jim, Theresa, Veronica, Ron and Steph at Seaford Horticultural Show; the Victoria plum tree did us proud; Theresa and Allison prepare for the horticultural show.

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Walk to Health in the South Downs this Summer Get to know the beautiful Sussex countryside with FREE guided walks in the South Downs National Park A series of free guided walks, organised by Wave Leisure Trust and the South Downs National Park Authority, are set to help people in Newhaven, Peacehaven and Seaford improve their physical and mental wellbeing.

The walks, running from 31st July to 9th November 2018, will take people to beautiful places close to their doorsteps in the South Downs National Park. They are designed to reduce stress and anxiety, increase cardiovascular fitness and improve mobility with trained leaders from Wave Leisure Trust on hand to help participants get the most out of the experience.

Participants can choose between several routes for different levels of fitness and experience. ‘Health Walks’ take between 90 minutes and two hours and ‘Rural Rambles’ last two to three hours. The full schedule of walks is available at www.waveleisure.co.uk.

Families are welcome and children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Participants are advised to bring water and wear appropriate clothing and shoes suitable for walking on uneven paths in all weather.

Liz Allsobrook, Head of Community and Health Improvement at Wave Leisure Trust said, ‘At Wave we provide support and guidance, enabling confidence and

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opportunities to participate in activity, particularly for those wanting to make health improvements, physically, mentally and emotionally.

‘Health Walks are a fantastic way to start that journey.

Especially with the support of trained health walk leaders, who will be able to guide participants through the beautiful surroundings we have, within easy reach of the South Downs National Park.’

Allison Thorpe, who leads on access and recreation for the South Downs National Park Authority, said: ‘No matter what your level of fitness or experience we have a walk for you in the South Downs. We can’t wait to show you the amazing places in the National Park, just a short walk from your doorstep.’

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Health Walks (1-1.5 hours) – First Thursday of each month, 11am - 12.30pm. Starting and finishing at Seahaven Swim & Fitness Centre.

Rural Rambles (2-3 hours) – Third Thursday of each month, 1pm – 4pm. Starting and finishing at Seahaven Swim & Fitness Centre.

Peacehaven

Health Walks (1-1.5 hours) – Last Tuesday of each month, 3pm - 4.30pm. Starting and finishing at Peacehaven Leisure Centre.

Rural Rambles (2-3 hours) – Second Friday of each month, 10am - 1pm. Starting and finishing at Peacehaven Leisure Centre.

Seaford

Health Walks (1-1.5 hours) – First Wednesday of each month, 10am – 11.30am. Starting and finishing at various locations, contact Wave for details.

Rural Rambles (2-3 hours) – Third Thursday of each month. Starting and finishing at various locations, contact Wave for details.

Photo: Walking on Seaford Head.

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Belle Tout Lighthouse Revisited Perched high up on the Sussex Downs is the Belle Tout Lighthouse. With 360* panoramic views – catching the eye from seascape to the Weald and beyond.

Five years ago The Builders’ Club renovated this rather forlorn and dilapidated building back into what we see today: “Belle” is more beautiful than ever! Its new life brought along hundreds of guests ready for a break. In a place where fine furniture, local history and delicious food for breakfast make one feel at home no matter the weather.

I stopped there for a cup of coffee, invited by the owners, Mr. and Mrs. Shaw. Of course I was delighted and jumped at the opportunity as I eager to see the place I spent 2 years of my life restoring. I was not to be disappointed! As I walked in and up the steep steps to the lounge and kitchen, it was so lovely to see that little had changed, in fact, it had been made even more homely. The attention to detail, not only in the care of the restored work we completed, but the dressing of the rooms and carefully positioned artefacts, antiques, pieces of local history were so precise, it was no wonder the lighthouse was still busy.

I was greeted by the one of the most friendliest of people who I recognised as Paul (the assistant manager, who we left there opening the doors to the general public all those years ago and had such a great relationship with) and Louise (the duty manager) who was serving some of most sumptuous food I could have ever imagined eating for breakfast.

There were still guests eating their wonderfully prepared breakfasts and admiring the views from the lounges tables. After being introduced I spent the next hour regaling stories to the eager listeners of the 2 long years it took to complete, including confirming the ghost stories that had been muttered about for years past!

As I wandered around the building and remembered the problems we had with the Council Conservationists, the Sussex Downland Trust, the Eastbourne Historical Society, the M.O.D. Bomb Squad, not to mention the eroded access road!! Today, all pressure groups are appeased. Back into pristine condition, the lighthouse is as good as new!

I have to say I feel privileged and honoured to have played such a large role in breathing not just new life into this beautiful piece of local history, but seeing it so well maintained. If you are ever lucky enough to be able to book a bedroom here, it is certainly well worth a stay, it is just to admire and take in the breath taking views from the numerous picturesque windows.

After wandering around the well kept grounds, seeing the 2 ton pieces of granite that were virtually impossible to move and sitting at ’The Knights Table’ I felt as though I was at home once again. You cannot understand unless you visit here, how much love and hard work has been given into making The Belle Tout Lighthouse, one of the most fascinating and historical places in Sussex. This is a ‘must stay’ in your life time for any body interested in local architecture, luxurious accommodation and genuinely outstanding staff.

Thank you Mr Shaw and all the lovely attentive and interesting staff who made my albeit short visit so memorable.

All the very best for the future, David Archer, The Builders Club

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SEAFORD TREE WARDENS Elms for Armistice: Help Seaford Tree Warden volunteers plant 104 disease resistant elms to remember Seaford’s 104 WW1 war dead.

Armistice Centenary

11th November 2018 marks 100 years since Armistice Day and the end of World War 1. Across the world, millions lost their lives. Seaford’s war memorial lists 104 dead: a huge number given the size of the town at the time. The actual number who died was higher, as not all the men and boys lost were listed on the memorial. Perhaps families held out hope that their lost brother, son or father might return. Maybe it was too painful to see their relative’s name listed.

A lasting memorial

Planting a tree is a traditional way to remember a loved one. We hope each of these 104 new elm trees will be a lasting memorial to the sacrifice made by Seaford's men and boys so many years ago.

Why plant elms? Seaford’s elms story

For thousands of years, elms flourished across the UK, and were a symbol of the British countryside. But in the 1970s elms were virtually wiped out by Dutch Elm Disease. Elms survived only in a few places, including in East Sussex now has the UK’s largest collection of mature elm trees. However, recently, our surviving elms have started succumbing to Dutch Elm Disease. The disease is difficult to control and sadly, more of our mature elms will be lost.

The White-letter Hairstreak

Recent surveys by Butterfly Conservation and Sussex Wildlife Trust’s Wild About Seaford Project have recorded colonies of the endangered White-letter Hairstreak butterfly in our town. This rare butterfly relies entirely on elm trees. Butterfly Conservation have made the White-letter Hairstreak a UK Biodiversity Priority Species for conservation. An action plan has been produced to help protect the colonies of White-letter Hairstreaks in Seaford. However, it’s a race against time:

the mature elm trees are dying and we need to plant new disease-resistant elms to save the butterfly.

Elms for Armistice

To remember Seaford’s WW1 war dead we want to help residents plant 104 disease resistant elms in public and private spaces such as parks, schools, churchyards, residential homes, private or shared gardens. We’re looking for help with finding sites, help with planting, looking after the trees once they are planted, and donations towards the cost and upkeep of the trees. Can you help? l Do you work or live somewhere with space to plant a tree – or several? l Do you live near a park or green space? Could you and your neighbours help plant and care for some elm trees? As well as being a memorial to Seaford’s war dead, the trees will bring shade, beauty and wildlife to your neighbourhood. l Do you have space for an elm tree in your garden?

Could you plant an Armistice elm? Elms are tough trees, and easy to care for. l Can you help plant the trees in November?

Everyone’s welcome! l Can you help look after one of the trees – maybe help with watering, or keeping an eye on it and contacting us if there’s a problem? l Can you make a donation? A tree costs between £10-£40, depending on size. £5 helps pay for ties, mats and posts. l Visit our website (see below) or email us: seafordtreewardens@outlook.com Seaford Tree Wardens are working on this project with local councils, Butterfly Conservation, Sussex Wildlife Trust, and South Downs National Park. Our huge thanks for all the help and support we’ve received so far. www.seafordtreewardens.wordpress.com/elms-forarmistice www.sussex-butterflies.org.uk/species/white-letterhairstreak.php www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk www.roll-of-honour.com/Sussex/Seaford.html www.seamig.org.uk/war.htm Photos: (from top) White-letter Hairstreak; Seaford War Memorial

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High Trees Garden raises funds for Alzheimer’s Research UK On Saturday 30th June, High Trees Garden in Seaford opened its gates and welcomed visitors in soaring temperatures to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Research UK. A record number of visitors were able to explore the beautiful garden, the secret woodland with its many ferns and grasses, and enjoy the tranquil koi pond. Visitors also enjoyed teas and devoured homemade cakes served on vintage china which were baked by 15-year-old Dominic Avey, the Young Mayor of Seaford. Plant and raffle ticket sales proved hugely successful thanks to the generosity of local businesses, who donated prizes.

The total raised for Alzheimer’s Research UK was £874.30. The open garden event on 30th June raised £619.30, and £255 was raised from plant and tea sales when the garden opened on 17th June for the National Garden Scheme.

Susan and Tony Luckin, the garden owners would like to thank local businesses who donated such fabulous raffle prizes, as well as the visitors to the garden, and family and friends who supported the event and showed such generosity. Susan says, ‘We are overwhelmed by the amount that we raised by opening our garden. We are glad that we are able to share our love of gardening with others and raise money for Alzheimer’s Research UK, a cause which is close to our hearts.’ High Trees will be opening its gates to visitors again in 2019.

For more information about Alzheimer’s Research UK, visit www.alzheimersresearchuk.org Photo: the garden at High Trees.

Who’s bidding?

There’s an intriguing date at St Peter’s Church in Belgrave Road, Seaford, on Saturday 22nd September. It is a Silent Auction, and it is open to everyone to come and take part.

It starts at 7pm, but a special viewing time is set beforehand, at 6.30pm, when visitors can wander round to look at the items in the auction before deciding on what to bid for, and of course how much to bid.

The way this auction works is that people write down what they would bid for an item, and then wait to find out if anyone is making a higher bid. Among the items on offer will be some interesting pictures, vintage glassware and china, and old china dolls – plus plenty more.

Admission is only £5, and that includes refreshment.

Entrance is by ticket, which is available from the estate agents Newberry Tully at 53 Church Street, Seaford.

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Seaford Afternoon Flower Club We meet this month on Thursday 20th September when we welcome Robin White, who will be demonstrating “The Link is Green”. Robin is a wellknown and accomplished demonstrator from the Surrey area and we are sure we are all in for a treat.

The competition this month is “Less is Best” – a keen challenge for our members. It is sometimes difficult to know when to stop in flower arranging and there is a definite skill in knowing that less can be more!

At our July meeting Maggie Hayes, a newly qualified demonstrator, entertained us with her interpretation of “Any Time, Any Place, Any Where” and we were all impressed with her confidence and talented designs.

On Saturday 4th August the Seaford Horticultural Summer Show took place and we would like to say a big Thank You to all those who entered the Decorative Flower class. The theme was weddings and anniversaries and the number of entries was #17131-Lewes-190x130-from15-12june18-PRINT.pdf

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increased from previous years and the standard was exceptionally high. The display was outstanding and a feast for the eyes.

Looking ahead to October, we meet on the 18th and Christine Campbell-Dykes will be demonstrating “Supermarket Dash”. The title sounds intriguing – perhaps she will be showing us all how to make the most of good value supermarket flowers. Come along and find out!

We have a full programme of demonstrations, workshops and competitions for 2018. Why not come and join us? We meet at the Baptist Church Hall in Belgrave Road, Seaford, BN25 2EE on the third Thursday of each month (except January) at 2pm.

Our fees for this year have been held at £28 and visitors are always very welcome at £5 on the door which includes refreshments. Contact Mary Morris on 01323 893899 or Sue Ward on 01323 894848 or further details.

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THE SECRET DEEP

By Lindsay Galvin

The Secret Deep is an excitingly original teen thriller by Seaford author and science teacher, Lindsay Galvin. Split between a tropical island and a secret underwater world, Lindsay’s debut is a pulsepounding adventure that will introduce science fiction to a new readership.

A fresh and thrilling character-driven adventure, The Secret Deep follows Aster and her younger sister Poppy as they deal with the death of their mother and have to move from England to New Zealand to live with their aunt, a researcher studying new treatments for cancer.

On arrival at their new remote home, they soon realise all is not as it seems as they are dragged into a story of survival…

When Aster wakes alone on a tropical island, she has no idea what has happened, why she is there, or where to find her younger sister, Poppy. Meanwhile Sam, who once met the sisters on a plane, makes links between the mystery of their disappearance and suspicious happenings in his own life. In a stunning dual narrative, the truth unravels with devastating effect – and the answer lies in the secret underwater world surrounding the desert island, populated by the beautiful and the impossible...

The Secret Deep is the perfect read for those looking for a relatable, accessible introduction to sci-fi and a fresh addition to the dystopian genre. Galvin’s writing vividly brings to life a tropical underwater world and the fantastically-plotted story examines themes of bereavement, ecology, science, survival, first crushes and the importance and complexities of family.

Lindsay Galvin was raised in a house of stories, music, and love of the sea, and now lives in Seaford with her husband and two sons. She has a degree in English Language and Literature and teaches science. The Secret Deep is her first novel.

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COLOUR WAVE The first Colour Wave exhibition at Arts@ theCrypt has been a great success with many wonderful comments written in the visitor’s book: ‘Such wonderful talent, such wonderful colour’, ‘Beautifully executed artwork in a range of styles – I look forward to next year’s!’; ‘Wonderful diversity of colourful work’; ‘Wonderful, inspiring, full of life and and texture’.

The initial concept was put together by Linda Wells and Lynn Beck, who wanted the opportunity to display more of their work as a collection. Having decided to use this unique venue, they then chose to include eight of their friends. Ten ladies of Seaford whose work complements one another: Linda Wells uses felting as a media with ever an eye for colour, creating her embroidery landscapes ‘like painting but using fibres and threads’. Lynn Beck’s paintings often feature the local scenery based on sketches and photographs taken. Working primarily in acrylics, Lynn likes to employ bold colours and is now exploring the art of abstract realism. Lisa Taylor has always been surrounded by art and design in a family full of artists, and loves colour and pattern. She has been working recently on textured plaster paintings and wood. SallyMae Joseph loves to explore mark making with hands, rags, twigs, brushes, palette knives and other tools, layering in acrylic paint.

Dawn Shelley Wells paints ‘whatever takes her eye’ with a unique twist and an unusual angle using a variety of media. Sue Casebourne paints landscapes and portraits, in addition to lino and woodcuts, and sculpted animals

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We would like to thank everyone that took the time to pop into Colour Wave and make this exhibition a success. We’ll be back! Colourwave will return for 2019, from 1st – 7th August.

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‘In Before Christmas’ As estate agents in Seaford we’ve been serving people since 1987. And during that time, we have heard a few phrases repeated constantly. A popular one this time of year from vendors and buyers is ‘we want to be in before Christmas.’

Remember most people selling a home are moving to another home. And most people see Christmas as a great time to be settled into a new property.

The average house sale takes 10 to 14 weeks from the moment a sale is agreed. But how do you give yourself the best possible chance of being ‘in for Christmas’? Here are five simple but effective tips from the Newberry Tully team.

1) Contact estate agents at the start of September to come to your property and give you valuations.

2) Instruct the agent who you think will get you the best price in the shortest possible time (don’t just go for the cheapest fee, as cheap won’t leave you cheerful when it comes to selling a home).

3) Instruct a solicitor who has come recommended.

A good solicitor is key to getting everything sorted in a time scale that suits you. You shouldn’t have to chase your solicitor to get things done, they are working for you after all.

4) The run up to Christmas is always a busy time for good removal firms. There’s a reason why certain removal companies can do your move at the drop of a hat and it’s usually not a good one. With that in mind remember to get a free quote before you have a confirmed moving date – some firms will pencil you in, but this needs to be confirmed as soon as you know the completion date and when contracts have been exchanged.

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5) Throughout the process a good estate agent will keep in constant contact with you to ensure your sale is being handled well. This draws us back to our second point. Many agencies that charge rocket bottom fees deliver poor quality service with communication a victim of their price cutting. This can leave you out of pocket and stressed.

So, if you are looking to be ‘in for Christmas’ give us a call as we’d love to help you do exactly that.

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MAYOR’S CHARITY GOLF DAY

The Mayor of Seaford, Councillor Linda Wallraven is hosting a Charity Golf Day on Friday 21st September at Seaford Head Golf Club, Southdown Road, BN25 4JS to raise money for her two chosen charities; Teddy Treats and Seaford Museum & Heritage Society.

Get your friends, family and work colleagues together for this enjoyable event!

The Mayor is looking for local businesses to Sponsor trophies and donate raffle prizes, anyone who is interested is asked to contact Seaford Town Council on 01323 894870.

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Seaford Little Theatre

In Praise of Love

It doesn’t seem a year ago that the comparatively young Christyan James was on the Seaford Little Theatre stage playing a priest in Trap for a Lonely Man, and I’m so glad that this increasingly goahead society is giving youth a chance. In mentioning Christyan first I’m not singling him out as best – although his performance as a warring couple’s irritatingly childish but clever son was very well played – but to encourage others to transfer acting skills learnt in school and college to the local stage, so widening the choice of drama that this talented group can make their own.

For make no mistake, the nucleus of favourites seen in this production is equipped with a diverse emotional range, excellent timing and voice control, in fact all those attributes that make a good actor.

I have to admit that my heart sank a little on seeing the familiar names of Sue Shephard, Alan Lade and John Hamilton making up the four-hander cast.

Again?

I thought. However, when the lights went down I chided myself for churlishness.

Why? Because the performances of this lengthily scripted play, which allows for long monologues particularly from Shephard and Lade, demanded – and received – word and phrase-perfect delivery so every witty – and later – poignant line was understood. For Terence Rattigan’s drama is dense with words and polemic, and those of us old enough to have experienced 1973 will have enjoyed a nostalgic wallow induced not just by the lines – the play concerns the double deception involved in concealing Shephard’s character

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Lydia’s impending death – but by the evocative set designed

by Lade who got the heavy furniture and loaded bookshelves of his newspaper drama critic character spot on.

All four performances – there were also effective voiceovers by Phil Armstrong, Roland Boorman and Jon Terry – were commanding, but for the price of my front row ticket the star had to be Shephard who had the ability to transport you into her character’s mind so you laugh with her, cry with her, consume too many vodkas with her, love her three men.

Three? Husband Lade, son James and intimate friend of the family Hamilton; with possibly the hardest part to play because his role had the potential to be less impactful, Hamilton did a great job of subtly portraying a man as a loving mediator.

This play was to have been directed last year by Cathryn Parker but was postponed due to her untimely death, so it is actually fitting that Lade, who appeared in both plays that she directed for the society – The Cemetery Club and Humble Boy – took this leading role.

This summer’s run was taken over by Margaret Kennedy who brought her usual directorial flair and insight into a play that comes with difficulties like an overlong and too evenly paced first act; thankfully there’s a change of tempo in the second, with James’ character gaining a pivotal role in the story. That Kennedy and her players presented such an accomplished and intelligently realised result pays homage to Parker.

Next production, 9th-17th November: Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Nile.

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ROTARY CLUB OF SEAFORD

RNLI Donation

Blue skies and a crowd of spectators greeted the Newhaven lifeboat at Seaford beach on the RNLI’s Helicopter and Lifeboat Demonstration Day on Sunday 8th July.

The spectators were treated to a display showing the manoeuvrability of the lifeboat, rescues of a swimmer (a member of the lifeboat crew) using various methods and flypasts by the coastguard helicopter above the speeding lifeboat before the helicopter had to leave the demonstration for a real live rescue east of Seaford. After the helicopter had left, Seaford Rotary President Steven Willox along with Rotarian Barry Wells presented Peter Mercer, vice Chair Newhaven and District Lifeboat Society and organising committee member Derek Payne with a cheque for £500.

Derek Payne said, ‘We are very grateful, it is particularly nice when a donation is from a local organisation’.

Safety in Action 2018

Nearly 800 primary school children from 24 schools in the Lewes District area experienced a ‘hands-on’ active learning event at Newhaven Fort between 21st – 25th May 2018. This project, co-ordinated by East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, aims to teach children aged 10 to 11 years how to deal with or avoid life threatening situations. The emphasis during these events is learning by experiencing risk – even if children make mistakes along the way!

The children from each school were split into teams of up to 10, and worked their way around activity stations covering different aspects of safety. At each station, they were awarded points out of 20 relating to how well they understood the safety aspects and how well they answered questions put to them.

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Each scenario is delivered by the relevant agency: Sussex Police – road safety and personal safety (safety on buses and stranger danger); South East Coast Ambulance Scenario – dealing with a casualty; East Sussex Fire and Rescue – reporting a fire and keeping safe; Network Rail and Southern Rail – safety near the railway; Royal Life Saving Society – water safety; School Nurses (NHS) – alcohol safety and first aid; East Sussex Fire and Rescue volunteers – electrical safety.

Seaford Rotary Club’s involvement with this event is firstly to provide the prize money for the best school and the best team, and secondly to provide assistance during the week with administration support and totalling the scores.

On Tuesday 19th June, the then President Mike Roper, Mike Hemmings and Paul Vaesen joined Sophie Hepworth of East Sussex Fire and Rescue to present an award and a cheque to the winning team from Chyngton Primary School in Seaford, who scored an excellent 192 out of 200.

On Monday 9th July, President Steven Willox (we change President on 1st July), Vice President Keith Ross, Peter Posgate and Paul Vaesen joined with David Kemp and Sophie Hepworth of East Sussex Fire and Rescue at Iford and Kingston Primary School to present them with an award and a cheque as the winning school.

At the event, one of the classroom assistants from Iford and Kingston Primary School started tidying up what she thought was ‘rubbish’ before the children started at the Photos (from top): (l-r) President Mike Roper and Sophie Hepworth with the winning team from Chyngton Primary School; Stormy Sam, Derek Payne, President Steven Willox, crew member James Johnson, Peter Mercer and Barry Wells; President Steven Willox with Peter Postgate presenting the cheque to some of the children from Iford and Kingston with class teacher Karen Head;

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activity station, only to realise that this ‘rubbish’ had been carefully laid out as part of the safety exercise. It was hurriedly put back into position, and the rest is history.

Our congratulations to both schools for a great performance at this event. The lessons that the children learn at Safety in Action are very important, and the Rotary Club of Seaford is proud to support this event.

Car Parking for South Coast Triathlon and Half Marathon

Saturday 28th July saw the hot weather with near 30°C temperatures of the previous weeks give way to overnight thunderstorms with cooler temperatures and gusty winds. This change in the weather was no doubt welcomed by the competitors in the South Coast Triathlon races. The gusty wind however resulted in the red flag being flown and so the 1500-metre swim for the South Coast Olympic Triathlon was abandoned and replaced by a 5km run along the esplanade.

The change in weather did not however affect the car parking duties carried out by Seaford Rotary Club.

The sun shone and although it was windy, the number of competitors’ cars for the various races soon filled the West Martello field. All cars were marshalled to their parking places except for one vehicle which was abandoned by the driver out of alignment with the other cars and thus prevented use of several parking spaces in the next row.

Sunday 29th July heralded rain, something not seen earlier in the month except the thunderstorms on Saturday. The car park in the West Martello field was filled early by competitors for the South Coast Half Marathon. Those Rotarians who turned up to manage the car parking soon became very bedraggled as the rain

continued to fall most of the morning. Nevertheless, the number of cars parked by competitors and spectators helped raise over £1,000 for Seaford Rotary to put to good use for charitable causes.

Boot, Craft and Produce Fairs

The last two Boot, Craft and Produce Fairs of 2018 will be held in the West Martello Field on Sundays 2nd September and 7th October from 9am to 1pm.

Admittance and car parking will be free for the public and refreshments will be available. Gates will open to stallholders at 7.30am, and the cost of a pitch remains unchanged at £8.

Rotary Club of Seaford would welcome donations of items that can be sold at the Rotary stall. Should you wish to provide a donation please contact the Club at www.seafordrotary.org.uk/contact.php. For any questions phone Dave on 01323 892986 or email events@ seafordrotary.org.uk.

Rotary Club of Seaford which meets Wednesday lunchtime at Seaford Golf Club welcomes new members. For more information contact us on www.seafordrotary.org.uk/contact.php

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Seaford Head Nature Reserve

Managing the Reserve

As a Sussex Wildlife Trust Site Ranger I have the enviable job of looking after Seaford Head Nature Reserve, protecting this special landscape, its associated flora and fauna and ensuring that the public can access the site to enjoy all it has to offer. I’m supported by my colleagues at the Wildlife Trust and most importantly by a great team of volunteers who help year round to carry out practical conservation work.

Sussex Wildlife Trust (SWT) has been managing Seaford Head Nature Reserve since 2013 on behalf of the land owners, Seaford Town Council. The Reserve covers the area around Hope Gap and the Coastguard Cottages, with stunning views of the Seven Sisters, and is linked by a narrow coastal strip to an area adjacent to Seaford Head Golf Course. It lies within the South Downs National Park, forms part of the larger Local Nature Reserve (LNR) and, due to the importance of the landscape and habitats, is part of the Seaford to Beachy Head Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

Grazing

If you’ve visited the Reserve (and if you haven’t I hope that you will!) you may have seen cows or sheep grazing. The animals are used for conservation grazing and are a key management tool in controlling the spread of unwanted scrub, bramble and certain grasses.

The Sussex Wildlife Trust manages its own grazing stock of traditional breeds, including British White and Sussex Cattle, and Herdwick, Hebridean, Wiltshire and Shetland sheep.

Chalk downland is a rare and valuable habitat. The thin soils associated with the chalk give rise to a great diversity of plants including bird's foot trefoil, wild thyme, marjoram, orchids, and different grasses such as sheep's fescue and quaking grass. Good-quality chalk grassland can have up to 50 different plant species per square metre. All provide valuable food and shelter to many species of insect and butterfly, including Chalkhill Blue and Silver Spotted Skipper, and moths such as the Forester. Without grazing, scrub and woodland would take over and we would loose even more of

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this precious habitat.

Sheep and cattle are moved onto the Reserve at different times of the year. We erect electric fencing to create compartments so that we can control where the animals graze and be most effective. The fencing carries an electric pulse, it will give a small shock if touched but will not harm people or animals. For the cattle compartments we use a single strand of wire between plastic posts and we put gates in the fence so that people are free to walk through. We do of course ask that these gates are kept closed. For the sheep we use flexi netting around small compartments. These do not have any gates as we don’t want people, and especially dogs, walking through which may scare the sheep. We do not put fencing across Public Rights of Way and, where we can, we avoid unofficial paths too.

Visitors with dogs

The Trust has over 30 Reserves open to the public across East and West Sussex. Most are open to dogs and, where they are, we ask that dog owners act responsibly. Unfortunately attacks by dogs on sheep are becoming more common and we have had attacks at Seaford Head Nature Reserve resulting in the deaths of two sheep. With such a variety of paths on the site you may wish to take a different route to avoid the sheep area during grazing.

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away, both at the top of the cliffs and at the bottom on the beach. The cliffs are very unstable and there have been big rock falls in the area.

I am often on the Reserve on a Thursday or Friday so do come and say hello. I’m happy to talk more about the management of the site and I’ll do my best to answer any queries you may have. If you are interested in joining our local volunteer group, which meets on the first Thursday of the month, please contact me or see our website where you can find out more about the Sussex Wildlife Trust and how to support the work we do by becoming a member.

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Who’s Who In Seaford?

Maria Angelakis, Nurture Teacher Maria has lived in Seaford since 2002 and has been working as a qualified Nurture Teacher for the past six years, helping vulnerable children with Emotional/Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). Harbour Primary School, Newhaven, where she works, is the first school in Sussex to be given the Quality Mark Award for Nurture Teaching. Maria was born to Greek parents in Zimbabwe and was educated there, before gaining futher qualifications in South Africa and England.

Maria is an active member of Seaford Baptist Church and has a passion for travel. She also loves going to see London shows, swimming, walking and socialising.

What does your role involve? I help vulnerable children with EBD who come in struggling, yet leave us stronger, as they build resilient skills and gain new strategies to cope better.

What do you most enjoy about your role? I love to see the difference this practical provision makes in a child’s life.

It takes time, but with the help of the team behind me, we see such transformation! It is so fulfilling.

What jobs have you had? I have taught for most of my life as this is my vocation and not just a job. I love teaching and I am continually learning so much from the children.

What do you like best about Seaford? I love that we live in an area of outstanding natural beauty, with warmer weather in the South. I like my friendly neighbours and good local friends. The fact that we are uniquely positoned close to Lewes, Eastbourne and Brighton, is really wonderful.

What is your favourite piece of music? Anything mellow, gentle or inspirational.

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What book are you reading at the moment? Vital Friends by Tom Rath.

What is your favourite film? ‘The Sound of Music’. I saw this 18 times as a child and dreamed of being like Maria, the lead actress.

What is your idea of perfect happiness? To love and be loved is a real gift.

Where is your favourite place to go in and around Seaford and why? I enjoy the beach, I never tire of it! It makes me feel like all is well with the world.

Which living person do you most admire? The Queen. I am a huge royalist. She is simply the most hard working monarch and does so much for so many. I feel incredibly proud of her.

What makes you sad? Injustice.

How do you relax? Playing scrabble daily!

What is the most important lesson life has taught you? Love begets love.

What is your favourite journey? A magical cruise in the Mediterranean for a week of sunshine, exploring, culture and cuisine.

How would you spend a million pounds? Donate some, save some and spend some!

What is your most memorable learning experience? Trying again after repeated failure. I have had a few failures along the way but success is sweet.

What keeps you awake at night? Suffering children.

What is your greatest extravagance? Travel.

What is your greatest fear? Snakes and spiders, a bit rich coming from a girl from Africa.

What is your favourite smell? Gardenias and Jasmine remind me of my deceased mum.

What is the best advice you have ever been given? Don’t sweat the small stuff. Choose your battles. Let go and let God. What would your motto be? Forgive freely, act justly, love mercy.

Which person in history would you most like to meet? Nelson Mandela and Mother Teresa.

What or who is the greatest love in your life? God has always been there for me for as long as I can remember.

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SEAFORD CHORAL SOCIETY

Our AGM was well attended despite being in the middle of the summer holidays. Reports were positive and uplifting with the treasurer commenting on the smiling faces of choir and audience at our last concert.

Out MD Colin Hughes’ report focused on the growing confidence of the choir and the chair’s report acknowledged how well the members were supporting each other and set the targets for the coming year.

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any stories of those who were living (and probably dying) in the First World War or affected by suffrage please send them to us.

Amongst other music we will feature pieces from Karl Jenkins’ The Armed Man: A Mass For Peace, which was premiered at The Royal Albert Hall, London, in April 2000. Jenkins dedicated the work to victims of the Kosovo crisis. It includes influences from the 15th Century as well as contemporary works.

We will also be singing The Pankhurst Anthem, a beautiful choral work composed by Lucy Pankhurst using text by the activist and writer Helen Pankhurst, based on a powerful address given by her famous great-grandmother, Emmeline. We will finish (in an unexpected way) by celebrating the coming of Christmas. As usual at this time of year we will be joined by pupils from Seaford Primary School. We would be pleased to welcome any others (including sixth-form students) who would like to come and sing with us starting on 3rd September at 7.15pm at Seaford Baptist Church.

We expect tickets for this event to sell quickly. They will be available from 1st September from members, Newberry Tully and Steamworks (next to the station ticket office).

Please send names and stories (or your name as a potential singer) to info@seaford-choral-society.com Photo: War graves at Seaford Cemetery.

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Seaford Striders

Sign up now for Brighton Phoenix 10k Mince Pie 10-mile race

Sea breezes and England 1-0 up at the start of their Word Cup semi-final spurred Seaford Striders on to a strong performance in the Phoenix 10k.

The overall race field was diminished due to the clash with the country’s first World Cup semi-final in 28 years, but the Striders still managed to field a team of 15 runners in the Sussex Grand Prix race – more runners than in the previous two years.

The football also meant a slight alteration of the route, taking runners away from busy pubs and bars. The Phoenix 10k is a fast out and back race, starting on the promenade at Hove Lawns, going to the lagoon and returning after Shoreham docks. The runners were helped by a cooler, evening start, as well as hearing the opening England 1-Croatia 0 scoreline at the start, thanks to some hastily arranged big screens.

Sadly, England were 1-1 down by the end of the race – and the rest is history – but the Striders put on a strong performance on the fast course. First back was Joshua Rudd in 36:34, followed by Dave Dunstall in 38:49.

Damian Partridge finished the course in 42:08. Next came Andrew Farley (43:20), first lady Emily Eaton in 45:48, Anna Norman 46:08 and Anneka Redley in 48:15 with Kristiane Sherry just a step behind in 48:16. Jazz Shiret came next, running her race in 51:35, followed

by Hilary Humphreys (54:24), Simon Homer (55:50), Michelle Varndell (57:27), Julie Taylor (1:01:51), Becky Souissi (1:05:09) and finally Rob Plant concluding the race for the Striders in 1:12:02.

For more information on the club, visit seafordstriders. org.uk Photo: Striders at Phoenix 10k.

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It may be one of the hottest summers on record but registrations are already stacking up for the Seaford Striders’ Mince Pie 10-mile race on 9th December 2018.

With more than 100 registrations already received, runners are being encouraged to sign up early for the event, voted one of the UK’s top ten races by Runner's World magazine.

The Mince Pie 10 is organised annually by the Seaford Striders to raise funds for local charities and the running club itself. The race is sponsored by long standing supporter David Jordan Estate Agents. This year’s race will be run in support of Service by Emergency Rider Volunteers (SERV Sussex). SERV is run by volunteers, who provide a free night time and weekend service to NHS hospitals across Sussex transporting organs, blood products, patient notes and other urgent consignments between hospitals. The service eliminates costly transport bills, allowing hospitals to focus resources on patient care.

The undulating course – four on-road and six off-road miles – takes in the beautiful countryside scenery around Telscombe and Saltdean. The race is open to runners of all abilities aged 17 plus, although the route is unsuitable for wheelchair users. With an entrant’s limit of just 600, early registration is recommended.

Mince Pie race organiser, Terry Ward, said: ‘Many runners return year after year to take on the Mince Pie 10-mile challenge. It’s open to all runners of all abilities – whether you’re aiming for your fastest time, want a festive workout in a Santa suit, or are running as part of a team of elves. Last year’s event was sold out by October, so runners need to sign up early to avoid disappointment.’

The race from 11am, starts and finishes at the Peacehaven Leisure Centre. Runners can sign up online at www.nice-work.org.uk/races/the-mince-pie-10-mile Race photographers Sussex Sport Photography will be on hand to capture the action. The race will be marshalled by Seaford Striders with plentiful water stations along the route. All finishers will receive a medal, goody bag and a mince pie. There will also be spot prizes and a raffle. Pre-and post-race massage will be available, along with sports clothing, footwear and equipment from sports specialists InterSport.

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Get out and walk or cycle…

A once a year opportunity to visit Sussex’s historic places of worship, whilst experiencing the beautiful countryside, walking or cycling, and using public transport or a wheelchair in some localities. Many places normally closed will be open to visitors.

The Sussex Ride and Stride event is a sponsored ride or walk between churches, as an individual or in a group. There is no charge to enter or take part, and all are welcome, especially children. You plan your route and do as much as you wish, or are able to do. Some places will have refreshments available, but why not plan to have a picnic or a visit to one of our many pubs or tea rooms – enjoy the freedom to explore.

The event is from 9am until 5pm on Saturday 8th September.

To see a list of the many places you can visit, please see the website www.sussexhistoricchurchestrust.org. uk, where you will also find sponsorship forms and further details of what places are open. Any money raised by sponsorship or donations goes towards the preservation of our historic places of worship.

So, Saturday 8th September is a great opportunity to get out in the fresh air, get some exercise, enjoy the beauty around us and learn more about our history and culture. If you wish to travel further afield then our neighbouring counties of Kent, Surrey and Hampshire are running similar events.

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Seaford Golf Club launches new academy Seaford Golf Club in Blatchington has opened an academy to teach beginners the basics of the sport, which a new study shows offers significant health and social benefits to players of all ages.

The study, by England Golf, found that beginners experienced improved blood pressure, muscle strength and pulse rate after taking up the sport, and also had stronger feelings of self-worth and overall life satisfaction.

England Golf, the national governing body of the sport, is now asking GPs across the country to refer inactive patients to clubs for lessons.

As a retired medical doctor, 89-year-old member Margaret Fitzsimmons is delighted that the club’s new academy will allow more people to give golf a go. ‘There is no doubt at all that it keeps you fit and active, and it’s wonderful for mixing players of all ages and abilities together,’ she said. Margaret recently won a trophy for mixed pairs with Arthur Bradbury, 75, beating off players many years younger than themselves. Mike Bennison, Seaford’s captain, says the academy is ‘a great chance to get into golf in a really fun and relaxed environment’.

For £50 (adults) and £25 (under-16s), beginners will get two free lessons with the club’s PGA professional and six months’ use of Seaford’s extensive practice facilities, including a chipping green, putting green, driving range and a three-hole academy course. The deal includes discounts in the clubhouse.

Places can be booked by emailing secretary@ seafordgolfclub.co.uk or by calling 01323 892442.

Photo:Young golfers Etienne Mills-Bennison (7) and his brother Beau (10), with Margaret Fitzsimmons (89) and Arthur Bradbury (75). Chris Lovis, right, is Seaford’s head professional.

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Lyn Hayward (Dip. Counselling, MBACP(Accred), MNCS(Snr. Accred), UKATA) I am a qualified Counsellor and a trained Bereavement Volunteer operating my own private practice in Berwick as well as at Seahaven Counselling in Newhaven with Fleur.

I’ve worked in a busy medical practice for some years, and have found that many issues brought to counselling involve loss of some kind, which usually involves the client feeling anxious. This can come in many forms, it can involve losing a friendship, a family pet, bereavement, a job, good health, a relationship, control of eating / drinking, self esteem and confidence.

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Louise Tull (Bsc. Hons Human Nutrition and Dietetics, UKATA,NCS,MBACP,HCP) I’m a trainee counsellor and have concluded four years of training to become a qualified Psychotherapist and Counsellor in Transactional Analysis with the aim of completing my qualification in 2018/2019. During this time I have been providing counselling to clients across Brighton, Hove and Eastbourne with a wide range of issues, including relationship challenges, loss, loneliness, loss of independence and ability, depression and anxiety. I have also seen clients with food-related issues.

I’m also a registered Dietitian and have worked in various NHS Trusts since 2007. In this role, I have found that food is often used as a way of suppressing or controlling emotions, which can lead to unhealthy eating patterns, addiction and ways of dealing with painful life events, such as bereavement, abuse, and low self-esteem to name a few.

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The Joy of an Ayurveda Kansa Facial Massage Have you heard of Ayurveda? I discovered it on a Yoga retreat in Majorca last year. Ayurveda has now come to Seaford thanks to Joy Shirley who offers Ayerveda massage and she invited me to experience a Kansa Wand Face Lift Massage.

Ayurveda is one of the oldest medicinal practices in the world. It originates from India and remains one of the country’s traditional health care systems.

“Ayurveda” combines the Sanskrit words ayur (life) and veda (science or knowledge). Ayurvedic medicine uses a variety of products made either of herbs only or a combination of herbs, metals and minerals.

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There are many benefits of Marma massage – it eliminates toxins from the body, it’s calming, nurturing and nourishing, it encourages sleep and helps to reduce stress and anxiety. The massage also helps to stimulate lymph drainage and improve circulation. It supports oxygen to the brain and lowers blood pressure. It may also relieve eye strain, a common complaint in today’s digital world! So what specifically is a Kansa Wand Face Lift Massage? I was about to find out...

It is a safe, non-intrusive treatment that is relaxing and a very pleasant experience. Using organic jojoba oil, Joy gently applied light pressure with her fingers, creating slow flowing circles over my face and neck, pausing at the various Marma points. I soon felt the tension and tightness falling away. After about 20 minutes she used the Kansa Wand in a similar way. Kansa is the name of the Sacred Bronze metal, recognised in India as a healing metal consisting of copper, zinc and other minerals – the metals help to relieve pain, reduce inflammation and acidity, release toxins and support the immune system. The metal becomes warm on massaging the skin, inducing a state of deep relaxation, helping to relive tension, headaches and insomnia.

By the end of the 45 mins I felt extremely relaxed and sleepy and my face felt amazing, almost as if I’d had a facial workout! The massage finished with a mint infused facial cleanse that revived me from my rest. It was a great experience and I’d definitely recommend it to anyone. Regular treatments may also help to reduce wrinkles, lines and dark circles, and tone and improve skin texture.

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Well, planet Earth has certainly reminded us who is in control of our destiny. I cannot think of any part of the globe that has escaped some sort of climate catastrophe. I for one, am looking forward to a colourful Autumn and a gentle Winter.

Seaford Kurlers will be saying a sad farewell shortly to two members that have been very active in the club.

John and Jane Price are moving down to Bexhill. We all wish them luck. They will leave behind a large circle of friends, all of whom will miss them dearly. John is the Club Chairman and Jane is one of our Social/Welfare secretaries. At the AGM in October, hopefully these important positions will be filled.

As I am writing this on the 1st day of August, we have still the Wave Paragames event to come on the 12th.

This, I am sure, will be the success that it always is. I will report on this in October.

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Seaford Osteopathic Clinic

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The Pelvic floor is a complex layer of muscles and ligaments which stretch like a hammock from the pubic bone at the front to the coccyx at the bottom of the spine. It has several functions. l It supports your pelvic and abdominal organs. l It helps the water pipe stay closed when you cough, sneeze, laugh or strain. l It controls leakage of wind or motions from your lower bowel. l It helps heighten sexual awareness by tightening during intercourse. l It can become weakened by childbirth, prolonged strain, menopause, lack of exercise or simply as a result of aging.

If you are worried about laughing, sneezing or coughing you are not alone. One in four women suffers with Pelvic floor or bladder weakness or Pelvic organ prolapse. This is a common problem affecting many women and men regardless of age, lifestyle or ethnicity.

Although this can be embarrassing, help is available from physiotherapists, consultants, apps, books and the internet. There are good natural options including diet and monitoring what you drink to help correct Pelvic Floor muscle and bladder weakness. Exercise is key.

There is a new weekly exercise class in the Pilates Studio at Seaford Osteopathic Clinic with instructor Nancy Procter, focusing on pelvic floor health on to help you to start the journey of pelvic muscle strengthening and to restore your confidence. Learn what you can do and how to restore tone and strength in the pelvic floor muscles, as well as what not to do to avoid weakening the pelvic floor further. Joining a class can be highly informative, constructive, supportive and yes – even fun!

PELVIC FLOOR RESTORE PILATES is on Fridays at 10.30am 11.30am in the Pilates Studio at Seaford Osteopathic Clinic. For more information contact Nancy Procter Pilates on 07881 941360.

For information about all our classes in the Pilates Studio contact Karen on 07944 785520.

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AGE CONCERN SEAFORD OR AGE UK – ARE WE THE SAME?

Confused? Don’t be

Age Concern Seaford is not AGE UK Seaford! We blame this confusion to national advertising; this is to catch the eye of the passer-by or reader! The body of the text is about AGE UK sadly this has led the public to believe that we are all the same.

Dear readers, Age Concern Seaford is an independent and totally self funding charity. We have been running for over 50 years and were formerly known as the Seaford Older People's Welfare Committee. In the 1970s we became the charity as it is known today, Age Concern Seaford. We are managed by trustees, a co-ordinator and volunteers; our mission is to make even a small difference to the lives of some of the elderly residents of our town and their families. We offer information and support, visiting and befriending, medical transport (for a small fee). We get referrals from all bodies for our support and services including self referrals.

Judith Johnson

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specializing in the treatment of:

Skin nailconditions conditions skin and and nail Generalfoot foot aches aches and General andpains pains Biomechanical assessment Biomechanical assessment verruca treatment Verruca Treatment Ingrown nails Ingrown nails Fungal infections corns and callus Fungal infections Diabetes foot health checks Corns and callus Footwear advice Diabetes foot health checks Footwear advice Registered with the Health professions council and a member of the society of chiropodists Registered with the Health Professions podiatrists .

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It’s very sad to note, though, that Age Concern Seaford is missing out on promised donations and legacies from the elderly people we have helped for many years and their families. It’s not their fault, but confusing advertising!

Hopefully this article will give a well deserved boost to the benefit of Age Concern Seaford. The charity is extremely grateful to all those who have been giving donations for the shop so generously in kind and to our customers, visitors and residents alike.You are helping us to continue our many years of services to the elderly of our town.

We would like to welcome new volunteers to the charity, so if you have a couple of hours spare in your week, please think of us. We welcome all good quality donations except clothes and electricals, our shop at 6 Church Street is just not large enough for these items.

To those elderly that need assistance, the charity is here to try and help you. Please phone the office on 01323 899 434 between 10am – 2pm on Mondays – Fridays.

On Saturdays, the shop is open 10am – 2pm.

Registered Charity No: 218379 Lucita Henderson

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PORTRAIT CHALLENGE The Crypt Gallery is holding it’s own fundraising portrait challenge, on Saturday 22nd September, 10am - 1pm.

Anyone over 18 can enter and any medium can be used, just bring your own materials and easel. Entry is £10 per artist, which includes a three- hour sitting with live models.

Two local Seafordians are modelling: David Jordan (Director of David Jordan estate agents) and Jane Reeves (Choir Director at Archway).

watch the artists in process. The finished works will be displayed over the weekend and the public will be invited to vote for their favourite work. Winner to be announced online Sunday 23rd evening, receiving a £25 voucher for arts materials.

In addition, two local primary schools, Cradle Hill and Chyngton, are displaying portraits from winning students in each year group.

To book your place email: info.arts@thecryptgallery. com with your contact details and we will confirm arrangements.

Taking place in the main space and the front room of the gallery, the public will be able to come in and

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Your dog will stay as the only guest in the family home of one of our highly experienced, vetted, insured & Council Licensed Carers.

You will meet your dog’s Carer & see where he will be staying before the holiday at one of our “sniffing out meetings”.

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Garden Party Report We had our 14th Garden Party at 31 Sutton Avenue and it was another beautiful day – if anything a fraction too hot!

As usual the preparation started in earnest on Friday 29th June with the marquees, gazebos etc. being erected, fetching chairs and tables from the neighbours, local churches and friends. We couldn’t manage without this trusty team of volunteers who come every year to help, and also the Newhaven, Peacehaven and Seaford Lions Club that loan us a marquee and the all-important gas urns for the tea making. Making tea for over 300 takes a lot of hot water, tea bags and energy by our tea makers.

This year of course we were sure of the weather, so it was a real bonus to see everyone enjoying themselves with a Pimm’s listening to the Rock and Jazz Band from Seaford Head School and the more traditional Seaford Silver Band in the afternoon. The cream teas were a real favourite again.

Our raffle prizes, luxury hampers, once again were absolutely super thanks to the very generous donations from local suppliers, friends and relations who continue to support this event each year.

Other popular favourites were of course the tombola, plants, cakes, posh bric-a-brac and Sea Cadet fundraising stall with their Digit Detective Game guessing the last three digits on a £20 note) won by a local dignitary!

Come 5pm this very lovely occasion comes to an end and the mammoth task of dismantling begins. Raffle winners to be contacted, a real team effort ensuring the right bits get returned to the correct people.

The clearing up continues for several days until all the furniture is delivered or collected, and it is then time to sit back, relax and answer the question asked by so many: 'Are you going to have a garden party next year?'

Pippa and Michael Logan Photos: Plants and yummy cakes for sale.

Our kitchen team worked tirelessly from 10am preparing the ploughman’s lunches, whipping cream, and keeping the servery replenished. None of this would be possible without the amazing help of friends who all worked so hard to make the Garden Party a success. The unsung heroes of the day are people who clear the tables and wash up without any grumbling, only too happy to help wherever. A special thank you to them. To date we have raised in excess of £4,150 for our chosen charities.

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

Call 01323 892 930.

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The Flying Fish A Relaxing Pub in the Heart of Denton Serving food seven days a week French Evening Last Tuesday of the Month Quiz Night Every Wednesday from 8pm

Phone us 01273 515440

Visit Us 42 Denton Road, Denton, East Sussex BN9 0QB

Serving homemade artisan ice cream and other desserts, including waffles, cakes, sundaes and milkshakes!

Doggy Ice Cream, Gluten free + vegan options available and 550ml tubs are available for take away.

We also cater for parties, weddings, and events with our ice cream tricycle!

14 Sutton Road, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 1RU

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Please email or call us to discuss how we can make your event even more special.

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THE SALTY SEAHORSE We would like to say a huge thank you to all the lovely people who have been down to Bonningsted Parade and used our vintage horse trailer.

We have been overwhelmed by the support and generous comments from you all.

We only use recyclable packaging.

We have blankets for those slightly chilly days and doggie treats for our four legged friends.

Come down and grab a table, take a seat and let the salty team do the rest.

Mob: 07742 635742 Email: thesaltyseahorse1@gmail.com

Our vintage horse trailer catering unit is based on Bonningsted Parade just past the ice cream van, serving delicious hot and cold food.

Why not come and try our popular Halloumi fries dusted in sumac with a morrocon spiced yogurt, pomegranate molasses, pomegranate seeds and topped with fresh mint or our cod goujons and fries with homemade tartar sauce and lemon wedge or our JUMBO fish finger sandwich with pea shoots, tartar sauce served in seeded bread?

We have daily specials consisting of white bait, sweet potato fries with garlic mayo, cray fish tail sandwich, when available, freshly ground coffee, latte, cappuccino, espresso, mocha...cold beverages include a wide range of Fentimans drinks, Cawston Press juices and a daily smoothie.

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Pamper, health and clairvoyance EVENT mber at 7pm

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£2.50 Admission Beauty Treatments £5, Clairvoyant Reading £15 for 20 minutes and Magnetix Jewellery at various prices.

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Neighbourhood Watch Roundup

We have been inundated with reports of scam phone callers yet again, and despite the new legislation to curb unsolicited phone calls from direct marketing companies, unfortunately, criminals will be criminals and they will continue to target the vulnerable.

How to recognise a scam phone call is not always easy. Callers are becoming ever more aggressive and demanding, with one of our members describing the calls as downright frightening. This should be the first signal that something is not all it seems when dealing with a caller; the aggression.

The whole modus operandi of the criminal caller is to intimidate you into believing you are in deep trouble and to follow their instructions to get out of the mess. They pretend to be the Police, HMRC collectors, Debt collectors and the like, and the allegations they sling at you are 100% bogus. If anyone calls you under the pretext of an HMRC collection, or an imminent police arrest, just hang up. Neither organisation will ever ring you in this way. The Police tend not to warn folk they are about to arrest, and HMRC will always write a letter to you. If a call feels overly odd, aggressive or intimidating, please, just hang up. Use your call blocking service on your phone or mobile phone to block that number and do please report the call to Actionfraud.

As for calls from supposed Microsoft technicians, and more recently, phantom Actionfraud and BT representatives who have powers so strong they can see your router from where they are sitting, please be assured, they can see absolutely nothing.

These callers use fear as their weapon to convince you to give them remote access to your PC or laptop. Just do not do it. Ever. Same way you would never divulge your bank card pin to anyone, do not give remote access to some random caller who

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can see a virus on your router, or wants to verify the authenticity of your software.

If you did not initiate the call, then the caller is a fraud and you should again, block the number and report the attempted fraud to ActionFraud.

The newest scam is the dropped call. These are usually made to mobile phones and will show up on your phone as a missed call. The caller rings for barely a second which then causes the curious and courteous among us to return the call. The return call is to an international premium pay number and the costs rack up to your mobile phone account at a rate of knots. The golden rule here is that if you don’t recognise the number, do not return the call.

Block the number and report the attempted fraud to Actionfraud.

Stay safe and savvy and remember, if the call feels off, it probably is. Just hang up.

Save the Date: Be A Good Neighbour Expo – 7pm on the 25th September 2018 at St Leonards Parish Hall, Church Lane, Seaford. All are welcome and the more the merrier. Come and see what our Community and Safety organisations are up to. No RSVP is necessary, and refreshments will be served.

Just a reminder that we have plenty of No Cold Calling decals available for anyone who would like one. Please send a SASE to S&BNHW, 37 Church Street, Seaford, BN25 1HG and we will post one out to you. We also have our own secure post-box and information stand at the Police Station where you can pick up a free decal.

You can join the Neighbourhood Watch by visiting our website www.sandbnhw.org or by dropping an email to members@sandbnhw.co.uk or by popping into the police station for a form. Join us on Facebook www.facebook.com/sandbnhw for regular updates and alerts. Have a beautiful and happy summer, Seaford. Be generous with your smiles, the sunscreen and above all, be safe.

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THANK YOU, SEAFORD!

Seaford Local Committee for Cancer Research UK would like to send a huge thank you to the people of Seaford and surrounding areas for their support over the years, since the Committee began in 1959.

The Summer Party at Seaford Head Golf Club was a huge success in its second year, raising £6,165 with charity business matching. The Committee would also like to thank it’s longest serving member Ron Ellis for his ongoing work supplying the collecting goblets around the town.

If anyone is interested in joining our informal committee, please get in touch via 07824 634513 or seafordlocalcommittee@gmail.com

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What’s On In Sept?

Thurs 9th Aug - Sat 1st Sept Return to the Forbidden Planet Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne Family musical fun featuring hits from the 50s and 60s. To book tel: 01323 412000, email: eastbournetheatres.co.uk Sat 18th Aug - Sun 2nd Sept Artwave 2018 Various venues Annual festival of artists and makers from Lewes, Seaford, Newhaven and surrounding villages, exhibiting jewellery, textiles, metalwork, ceramics, glass, craft, furniture, illustration, painting and printmaking. www.artwavefestival.org Sat 25th Aug - Sun 2nd Sept ‘Collectivity!’ – Sussex Arts Collective Arts@theCrypt, Church St 10.30am - 5pm. Exhibition and sale of work by forty members.

Includes fine art, jewellery, ceramics, textiles, wood and glass. Part of Artwave 2018. www.sussexartscollective.com www.thecryptgallery.com Fri 31st Aug - Sat 1st Sept Ouse Valley Quilters King’s Academy (formerly Ringmer Community College), Lewes Road, Ringmer 10am - 4pm. Display of work, refreshments, traders, tombola, sales tables and raffle in aid of Kangaroo (enriching young disabled people’s lives) and Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance. Free parking.

Admission £4 (accompanied children free).

Tel: Penny Jones 01323 890925 www.ousevalleyquilters.org Fri 31st Aug - Sun 2nd Sept Flower Festival & Exhibition St Andrew’s Church, Bishopstone 10am - 5pm (Fri, Sat), 12 noon to 6pm Sung Evensong (Sun). 7pm (Sat only), an hour’s talk by Kevin Gordon on ‘Sussex Suffragettes’.

Flower arrangements in the church depict the lives of past Bishopstone residents and an exhibition in the hall portrays their lives and times.

Refreshments available.

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Lapwing Music Festival Coastguard Cottages, Cuckmere Haven Various times. Four outstanding artists, film screening and Sunday buffet lunch with guest speaker Juliet Nicolson. Profits donated to the Cuckmere Haven SOS campaign.

Performance tickets £40/£5 under-16s, incl. drinks and canapés, Sunday festival lunch £35. Festival Pass £175 for all four concerts and lunch. www.lapwingfestival.com Saturday 1st Dr Bike Seaford Police Station, Church Street 10am - 12.15pm. Cycle enthusiasts from Cycle Seahaven help local people use their bikes more. Bring your poorly bicycle for basic repairs and maintenance. www.cycleseahaven.org.uk Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 10.30am. Cadet Pond Series 1 & 2. 2pm. Topper and Optimist race training and cadet Autumn Series. www.nssc.org.uk Refill Seaford & Newhaven Launch Frankie’s Beach Café, Esplanade 11am - 2pm. Bring a picnic, meet your local Refill team, find out more about this innovative nationwide scheme and enjoy some live music. Children’s activities and Frankie’s sand pit.

Facebook: Refill Seaford and Newhaven www.refill.org.uk 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 Seaford Baptist Church Singers Autumn Concert Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 7pm - 9.30pm. Eclectic mix of music and performers.

Refreshments and retiring collection.

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

Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Saturday 1st - Sunday 2nd Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford Family Weekend. Open to all members. Overnight camping available (£5 per person).

Informal coaching and racing and social events. www.nssc.org.uk Colour the Coast Free Art Workshops Mercread Youth Centre, Mercread Road 10.30am - 11.30am (Quiet Zone workshop), 12.30pm 5pm (children’s art workshops).

Join Seaford Contemporary Illustrators and Printmakers for an hour of messy fun.

Suitable for ages 3+. Quiet zone sessions for children with learning difficulties. Free.

Booking essential. Parents must stay with their children at all times. www.wearescip.co.uk Artists Open House 16 Hill Rise, Seaford 11am - 5pm. Watercolour and oil paintings by Anthony Morgan-Jones and children's book illustrations by Tom Morgan-Jones. Refreshments available. Proceeds for the upkeep of St Leonard's church.

Artwave at Driftwood Driftwood, 4 Marine Drive 11am - 5pm. 14 artists’ work displayed in multi-award winning garden. Tea and cakes served. All proceeds from catering and raffle of artists work to Macmillan.

Tel: 01323 899296 www.driftwoodartwave.co.uk Stafford Road Open House 54 Stafford Road 11am - 5pm. Enjoy and buy high quality art and crafts, including stained glass and mosaics, woodcuts, jewellery, handmade soaps, wood craft, paintings, ceramics, photography and upcycled, hand painted furniture. Part of Artwave 2018.

Sunday 2nd Boot, Craft and Produce Fair Martello Fields (West), Seaford 7.30am (stallholders), 9am 1pm (public). Pitches £8. Free

car parking. Refreshments available. www.seafordrotary.org.uk Beach Clean Martello Tower 10am. Gloves, bags and litter pickers provided, or bring your own bucket. Supervised children welcome. Rubbish sorted for recycling.

Facebook: ZeroWasteMaman Wave Fun Fest Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road 10am - 4pm. Free classes, kids activities, bouncy castle, food & drinks, win a free months membership. To book tel: 01323 490011 email: info@waveleisure.co.uk Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 10.30am. Seahaven Cup 1, 2 & 3. www.nssc.org.uk Splash Point Jazz Club The View, Seford Head Golf Club, Southdown Road 5pm - 7.30pm. The Neal Richardson Trio with special guest Charlotte Glasson (multi-instrumentalist). £10 (kids free) on the door or online: www.wegottickets.com/ splashpointjazz Tuesday 4th Seaford Natural History Society Seaford Head 7am & 10am. Meet at South Hill Barn car park, ref: TV504980. Tel: 01323 893526 www.seafordnaturalhistory. org.uk Craft Social St James’ Trust, Blatchington Road 9.30am - 12 noon. First session of a new, weekly craft group, meeting every Tuesday.

Exchange tips and ideas, help each other and make friends.

Bring your own craft projects to work on. £3 per session.

Tel: 07721 948357. Email: craftsocialuk@hotmail.com www.craftsocialuk.com Seaford Head Probus Club Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road Monthly meeting and lunch for members and guests.

Tel: Dennis Cockram 01323 491332, email: dcockram1@ sky.com

Wednesday 5th Open Mic Poetry Evening Arts@theCrypt, Church St 7pm - 9pm. Read or perform your poems in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Refreshments provided. Tickets £8, available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street, or online: www.eventbrite.co.uk www.thecryptgallery.com The Wednesday Group Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd 7.30pm. With speaker Rev Christine Doherty. All ladies most welcome.

Thursday 6th Seaford Community Cinema The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7pm. National Theatre Live - ‘Julie’, cert. 15. Tickets £13.50/£12.50/£8. Available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street, tel: 01323 897426, or online. www.seafordcinema.org Family Roots, Eastbourne & District Family History Society Ocklynge School, Victoria Drive, Eastbourne 7.30pm. ‘Producing a Family History on Computer’, talk by Laurie Page. New members welcome. Members £1, visitors £1.50 inc. refreshments. Tel: Helen Warren 01323 731792 www.eastbournefhs.org.uk 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 Seaford Folk Songs and Tunes Circle The Royal British Legion, Claremont Rd 8pm. Singers, musicians and audience welcome to perform or listen. Hosted by Derek Seed.

Friday 7th Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club S t James’ Trust, Blatchington Road 2.15pm - 4pm. Guest speaker and other activities, tea and biscuits, raffle. Local transport may be available at a small cost. New members always welcome.

Tel: Pauline 01323 895216

Pamper, Health and Clairvoyance Event Fancy A Cuppa, 11 Sutton Park Rd 7pm. £2.50 admission, tickets available from Fancy A Cuppa.

Beauty treatments (£5), clairvoyant reading (£15 for 20 minutes), Magnetix jewellery.

Tel: 01323 891313 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.face book.com seahavenopenmic Friday 7th - Sunday 9th Summer Nights Variety Show The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7.30pm (Fri, Sat), 2.30pm (Sun). Celebrating the newly refurbished auditorium, a variety of community performers will entertain with well known songs, including a medley from The Greatest Showman. Tickets £10/£7 student, available online. www.ticketsource.co.uk/ thebarntheatre Friday 7th - Thursday 13th Shore Line Arts@theCrypt, Church St 10.30am - 4pm. Mixed media, 2D and 3D pieces, collage and print from an eclectic group of artists all living along the south coast from Folkestone to Seaford. www.thecryptgallery.com Saturday 8th Sussex Ride and Stride Various venues 9am - 5pm. Sponsored bike ride or walk between historic churches, as an individual or group. Money raised goes towards the preservation of Sussex’s historic places of worship. No charge to take part. All welcome, especially children. See online for details and sponsorship form. www. sussexhistoricchurchestrust. org.uk Coffee Morning Clinton Centre, Clinton Place 10am. Hosted by the Wednesday Group. Coffee/tea and cakes, and stalls with books and bric-a-brac.

Historic Guided Tour of Seaford Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street 10.30am.With Kevin Gordon.

Tickets available from Seaford TIC. Tel: 01323 897426 Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 10.30am. Cadet Pond Series 3 & 4. 2pm. Topper and Optimist race training and cadet Autumn Series. www.nssc.org.uk Lunchtime Concert St Leonard’s Church, Church St 1pm. Piano Duet Ana Luisa Monterio and Helena Bivar.

Free event self-supported by donations. www.seafordparish.org.uk Historic Guided Tour of Tide Mills The Buckle Car Park, Marine Parade 2pm.With Kevin Gordon. This tour is difficult for those with limited mobility. Happy dogs welcome. Tickets available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre. Tel: 01323 897426 The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Silver Scorpion Disco.

Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Sunday 9th Seahaven Scouts Boot Sale Martello Field 7.30am (sellers), 8.30am - 1pm (buyers). Cars £8, vans £12.

Tel: 0844 4146086 www.ssch.org.uk/bootsales Seven Sisters Lace Society WI Hall, Claremont Road 10am - 4pm. Make lace with a friendly group meeting bi-monthly on 2nd Sunday. All lace makers welcome, including beginners.

Tel: Jenny Gibbs 01323 483659 Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 10.30am. Autumn Series 1 & 2. www.nssc.org.uk Historic Guided Tour of Lewes Lewes Railway Station 2pm - 4pm. With Kevin Gordon. Meet at the front (top) of the station. This tour is difficult for those with mobility issues. Tickets available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre. Tel: 01323 897426

Sunday Tea Dances Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven 2pm - 4.30pm. Ballroom, Latin, popular sequence and occasional line dances. £6, including tea and biscuits (first visit £1.50). Tel: Fred Weston on 01323 898813 Tuesday 11th Probus Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road 12 noon for 12.30pm lunch.

Monthly meeting with 2-course meal and speaker. Tel: 01323 899300 or 01323 896024 GuestHouse Storytellers Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven 7.30pm. ‘The Serpent King’s Daughter’, a performance by the GuestHouse Storytellers & Friends. Age 12+. £5/£4 conc. on the door. www.guesthousestorytellers. com Wednesday 12th Seaford Women’s Institute Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd 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 Lane 7pm for 7.30pm. Visit from Eastbourne Stamp Club. All stamp and postcard collectors welcome. Tel: 01323 492433 www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/sspc 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 Friday 14th Seaford Community Cinema The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7.30pm. ‘Nothing Like a Dame’, cert. 12A. With special guest Anthony Wall, editor of BBC arts strand, Arena.Tickets £6/£5/£3.50. Available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street, tel: 01323 897426, or online. www.seafordcinema.org continued...

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Friday 14th - Tuesday 18th Wilmington Priory Heritage Open Days Wilmington, nr Eastbourne 10am - 4pm (Fri-Mon), 10am - 1pm (Tues). Dating back to 1215, alterations to the priory have taken place in almost every century since and the result is a complex puzzle to unravel. No booking required. www.landmarktrust.org.uk/ news-and-events/upcomingevents/wilmington-priory-openday11112 Saturday 15th Dr Bike Big Park, Peacehaven 10am - 12.15pm. Cycle enthusiasts from Cycle Seahaven help local people use their bikes more. Bring your poorly bicycle for basic repairs and maintenance. www.cycleseahaven.org.uk The Keep Open Day Woollards Way, Brighton 10am - 3.30pm. The Keep is a partnership between East Sussex Record Office, Brighton & Hove Museums and the University of Sussex. Go behind the scenes and find out about the archives. Free talks and archive-inspired activities for families and children. www.thekeep.info The Sutton Dental Practice Open Day 23a Sutton Road 10am - 2pm. See the transformation of the surgeries following recent building works. Existing and prospective patients welcome. Meet the team in an informal setting.

Tel: 01323 891369 Annecy Catholic Primary School Summer Fayre: Circus Pazaz Annecy Catholic Primary School, Sutton Avenue 12 noon - 4pm. Circus Pazaz shows at 12 noon, 1.30pm and 3pm. Little circus, big fun!

Tickets £6 per person, under 2s go free.

Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 2pm. Topper and Optimist race training and cadet Autumn Series. www.nssc.org.uk

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The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Shannon.

Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Saturday 15th - Sunday 16th Dovecote Garden Heritage Open Weekend Dovecote Garden, The Lane, West Dean 10am - 4pm. WW2 radio and encryption, 13th-century Dovecote tours and two ancient barns with gifts, art, jewellery and artisan food. www.dovecotegarden.co.uk Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford Family Weekend. Open to all members. Overnight camping available (£5 per person).

Informal coaching, racing and social events. www.nssc.org.uk Sunday 16th 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. Autumn Series 3 & 4 (Bart’s Bash V). www.nssc.org.uk The Joyce Campbell Sunday Lunch Club St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Road 1pm. £6. Sunday roast and get-together for Seaford senior citizens. Transport can be arranged. To book and further details tel: 01323 890175 Tuesday 18th Free NHS Health Check Seaford Library, 15-17 Sutton Park Road Free health checks for people aged 40-74 and living in East Sussex. Cholesterol, blood pressure, BMI and more will be checked.

To book, tel: 01323 404600 Email: hello@oneyoueastsussex. org.uk Seaford Natural History Society Friston Forest 10am. Members only.

Tel: 01323 893526 www.seafordnaturalhistory. org.uk

Wednesday 19th Seaford U3A Coffee Morning Con Club, Crouch Lane 10am - 12 noon. Find out about courses, workshops and outings. £2 incl. tea/coffee/cake.

Prospective members welcome. www.u3asites.org.uk/seaford Thursday 20th Electric Blanket Testing Seaford Town Council, 37 Church Street 2pm - 4pm. Bring your electric blanket for a free safety check.

Seaford Afternoon Flower Club Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 2pm. ‘The Link is Green’, demonstration by Robin White. Annual fee £28, visitors £5 on the door, including refreshments. Tel: Mary Morris 01323 893899 or Sue Ward 01323 894848 Sussex Wildlife Trust Seaford and Eastbourne Area Group Victoria Baptist Church, Eldon Road, Eastbourne 7.30pm. ‘From Spoonbills to Hornbills’, illustrated talk by Matt Eade, naturalist and photographer. £3 SWT members/£4 visitors.

Tel: 01424 777291 or 07946 753135 www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk Friday 21st Mayor’s Charity Golf Day Seaford Head Golf Club, Southdown Road From 8am. Raising money for the Mayor of Seaford’s chosen charities, Teddy Treats and Seaford Museum & Heritage Centre. Coffee on arrival, all day breakfast on return, raffle and prizes. £10 Seaford Head members, £25 non-members.

Entries and enquiries, email: eddiemartin1950@gmail.com Seaford Community Cinema The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7.30pm. ‘Grease’, cert. PG. With the Pop-Up Singers. Feel free to come in costuem. Tickets £6/£5/£3.50. Available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street, tel: 01323 897426, or online. www. seafordcinema.org

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 Saturday 22nd Crypt Portrait Challenge Arts@theCrypt, Church St 10am - 1pm. Fundraising challenge for artists aged18+.

Any medium, bring your own materials. Entry £10 per artist, incl. three-hour live sitting with models. Winner announced online on evening of Sunday 23rd. Prize £25 voucher for arts materials. To book a place, email: info.arts@cryptgallery.com www.thecryptgallery.com Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 10.30am. Cadet Pond Series 5 & 6. www.nssc.org.uk Silent Auction St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Rd 6.30pm (viewing), 7pm (auction). Items include pictures, vintage glassware and china, china dolls and much more.

Open to everyone. Admission £5 incl. refreshments. Tickets available from Newberry Tully Estate Agents, 53 Church St. The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Race night.

Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Sunday 23rd Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 11am. Splashpoint/Tidemills (L/M R5). www.nssc.org.uk Corelli Ensemble St Pancras Church, Irelands Lane, Lewes 4pm. With guest soloists soprano Dame Felicity Lott and tenor Paul Austin Kelly.

Followed by refreshments and an opportunity to meet the performers. Concert repeated in Seaford on 7th October.

Tickets £12 on the door/£10 in advance online or from the Tourist Information Centre.

Children free. www.corelliensemble.co.uk

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Tuesday 25th Be a Good Neighbour Expo St Leonard’s Parish Hall, Church Lane 7pm. Come and see what Seaford’s community and safety organisations are up to. All welcome. Refreshments served.

Seaford Sweethearts WI Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd 8pm. Monthly meeting. New members welcome. www.seafordwi.co.uk Thursday 27th Seaford & District Horticultural Society St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane 7pm. Members’ social evening.

‘Behind the Scenes at the Chelsea Flower Show’, talk by garden designer and TV presenter Juliet Sargeant plus a plant sale. www.seafordhorti.com Seaford Community Cinema The Barn Theatre, Saxon Lane 7pm. National Theatre Live - ‘King Lear’, cert. 12A. Tickets £13.50/£12.50/£8.

Available from Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street, tel: 01323 897426, or online. www.seafordcinema.org Saturday 29th Storytelling Workshop South Heighton Village Hall, The Hollow, South Heighton 10am - 4pm. With Arthur Dyer.

Bring your own lunch. £30 (bursaries available, please get in touch in confidence if you are unable to afford the cost).

Book your place online. www.guesthousestorytellers. com Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Piddinghoe Pond 10.30am. Cadet Pond Series 7 & 8. 2pm. Topper and Optimist race training and cadet Autumn Series. www.nssc.org.uk The Royal British Legion Club Claremont Road, Seaford 8.45pm. Reload.

Tel: 01323 890154 www.seafordbritishlegion.co.uk Saturday 29th - Sunday 30th Denton Island Indoor Bowls Club Open Weekend Denton Island, Newhaven 10am - 1pm. Try the game and see the club, bowls and friendly,

free coaching provided. Phone to book your free trial, or just call in any time.

Tel: 01273 514664 www.dentonislandbowls.co.uk Sat 29th Sept & Sat 6th Oct Modern Makers Workshop: Charcoal Drawing Arts@theCrypt, Church St 10.30am - 1.30pm. Two-day course exploring the expressive and dramatic qualities of charcoal drawing. Suitable for beginners, aspiring and professional artists. £55 incl. materials and tea/coffee. To book, email: modmakersgallit@ gmail.com www.thecryptgallery.com Sunday 30th Macmillan Coffee Morning Seaford Osteopathic Clinic, Paignton House, Warwick Rd 10am - 1pm. Entry £5 adult/£1 child, incl. drinks and cakes.

Guess the weight of the Christmas cake competition.

Donation of cakes welcome.

Email: info@seafordosteopathic-clinic.co.uk Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club Seaford 10.30am. Autumn Series 5 & 6. www.nssc.org.uk Splash Point Jazz Festival Various venues around Splash Point, Eastbourne Various times. 12 bands, the cream of British jazz, in 3 main venues within walking distance of each other. Fringe events, duos, solos and jazz photography exhibition. One stroller ticket gives access to all 12 gigs, £50 plus booking fee. www.wegottickets.com/ splashpointjazz www.splashpointmusic.com

Coming up Monday 1st October Royal British Legion Alfriston & District Branch The Star, High Street, Alfriston 1.30pm for 2pm. Meeting of members followed by ‘The War in Sussex’, a talk and discussion by local historian Kevin Gordon.

Talk is free, tea/coffee and sandwiches available. Members and non-members welcome.

Seaford U3A Tea Party Con Club, Crouch Lane 2pm. ‘Plastic Free Seaford’, talk

by Penny Lower and Clare Sumner. £4 incl. afternoon tea (members only). Please book before 10am on the day.

Tel: 01323 899572 www.u3asites.org.uk/seaford Tuesday 2nd October East Blatchington Lectures St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Rd 2.30pm. ‘Celebrating Seaford - Now and in the Future’, illustrated talk by Keith

Blackburn. £7 incl. refreshments.

Available from Newberry Tully, 53 Church Street.

Tues 2nd Oct - Thur 11th Oct ‘Edge to Centre’ – Katy Oxborrow Arts@theCrypt, Church St 10.15am - 4.30pm (closed Mon). Paintings and prints exploring the natural world and our place within it, by Seafordborn artist Katy Oxborrow. www.katyoxborrow.co.uk www.thecryptgallery.com

What’s On Weekly?

ARTS & CRAFTS

Art Workshop Be Creative, 13 Sutton Park Road Thurs fortnightly: 10am - 12 noon. With Lesley Harvey. All mediums used. £15. Tel: Terri on 01323 490912

Art Workshop Paradise Park Café, Avis Road, Newhaven Last Sat of the month: 9am - 11am. With Lesley Harvey.

All materials provided. £12. Tel: 07722 236741 to reserve a place. Email: lesleyharvey17@ hotmail.com Chinese Painting Group Hellingly Village Hall off A22 Weds: 1 - 4pm. Professional Chinese tutor. Materials available. Beginners and new members welcome. For more details contact: 01273 515452 Craft Social St James’ Trust, Blatchington Road Tues: 9.30am - 12 noon.

Exchange tips and ideas, help each other and make friends.

Bring your own craft projects to work on. £3 per session.

Tel: 07721 948357 Email: craftsocialuk@hotmail. com www.craftsocialuk.com 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 video-related topics. Contact Valerie McManus: 07950 904778, valmcmanusuk@yahoo.com www.eastsussexmoviemakers.org

Jewellery Classes Seaford Mon: 6 -9pm, Wed: 10am 2pm, Fri: 10am - 2pm. tel 07952 195341, email: info@ leprevost.co.uk, www.leprevost. co.uk Knit & Craft Chyngton Methodist Church Hall, Millberg Road, Seaford Thurs: 2pm - 4pm. All welcome, come and learn new skills making articles for charities. Tel: Viola on 01323 890271 Knit & Natter Seaford Little Theatre, Steyne Road Weds: 10am - 12 noon. Knit, natter and crochet. All made welcome. Tel: Eileen on 01323 491638 or Lyn 01323 893412 Newhaven Art Club Peacehaven Evangelical Church Mon: 2pm. Members meet to paint and draw together with discussions, demonstrations, life drawing and sketching outdoors. Annual subs. £25.

Why not come along and see how you get on? www.newhavenartclub.org.uk Newhaven Knit ‘n’ Natter Group Hillcrest Centre Bay Vue Road, Newhaven Mon: 2pm-4pm. Room 4.

Friendly support for knitting and needlework enthusiasts.

All ages and abilities welcome.

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

Free parking and access for the disabled. Further details, tel: 07540 199616 or 01323 890205 continued...

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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 Seaford Machine Knitting Club Baptist Church, Belgrave Rd 2nd Fri of month: 2 - 4pm.

Tel: Helen Doran on 01323 872218 or email: hdoran@ talktalk.net Seaford Photographic Society The Martello Room, Seaford Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane Fri: 7.30pm. September to May. www.SeafordPS.org.uk

CLUBS & ORGANISATIONS

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

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

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

Tel: 01323 899434 www. ageconcernseaford.btck.co.uk Bank/HSBC Retirees Group Lansdowne Hotel, Eastbourne Last Thurs of month: 10.30am - 12 noon. Calling all retired members. Coffee, tea and biscuits with friendly people.Tel Mrs Doreen Woodward-Davies 01323 898907 Bipolar UK Support Group St James’ Trust, 11 Blatchington Road 2nd Weds of month: 1.30pm-3.30pm.

Information and support for individuals affected by bipolar, including friends, family and carers. www.bipolaruk.org Canasta Afternoon Seaford & Blatchington Lawn Tennis Club, 47 Belgrave Road 1st & 3rd Weds of month: 2pm. £2.50 per session incl. tea/coffee and biscuits. For info, tel: June 01323 896456.

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

Friendly chat inc. group

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business and info on pensions/ benefits/ socials & days out.

Refreshments.

Cooking Courses Denton Island Community Centre, Denton Island, Newhaven Tues: 10.30am - 1pm. Free cooking skills classes. (18th September.) Tel: 01273 519149 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 Deans Senior Tea Club Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Mon: 2pm - 4pm. Social club for all. The aim is to combat loneliness and isolation.

Tea, cakes, games, raffle and entertainment. All welcome.

Dog Training The Scout Hut, The Salts Recreation Ground Mon & Tues evenings: Seaford & District Dog Training Club. Dog training classes in accordance with the Kennel Club Good Citizens Scheme.

Class levels are puppy, bronze, silver and graduate.

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

Mon am: Art, snooker. pm: Snooker, table tennis, Phase 10. Tues am: Snooker, art, keep fit (10.30-11.30) pm: Rummykub, table tennis, social.

Weds am: Art, snooker, choir (10.30-11.30), lunch club 12.30pm pm: Snooker, craft & chat. Thurs am: Art, Scrabble, snooker, exercise & line dancing pm: Art, snooker.

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

Come along on Tues 10am -12 noon or tel: 01323 896422

East Dean & Friston Gardening Club East Dean Village Hall, Gilberts Drive 2nd Fri of month: 2.15pm 4pm. Variety of guest speakers.

Membership £7 per year, visitors welcome. Tel: Fran 01323 423529 French in the Cuckmere Valley Near Littlington French conversation groups led by French teacher. One-toone’s, preparation for exams, Skype lessons, proofreading, translation, French film and literary groups. For more information tel: 01323 871204/ 07903 610880 or email babkun@gmail.com French One-to-One Conversation and Tutoring For adult beginners and improvers and GCSE level students, with former legal translator. £25 per hour. For details tel: 07446 884435 sarah.rigler@clara.co.uk Friendship The Base (next to the Salts Café), Marine Parade Thurs: 10.30am - 12 noon.

We chat, enjoy music, play games and buy a drink in the café next door. £2 each week (carers free).

Tel: Sam 01323 897320 The Havens Day Clubs for Over 65s Kempton House, Peacehaven: Tues: 10am-3pm, or half day. Newhaven Age Concern Club: Weds: 10am3pm, or half days. Care, support, friendship and respite care.

Run by Age UK East Sussex.

Tel Nicola on 07850 987131, Lewes office 01273 476704 www.ageukeastsussex.org.uk Heartsease Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 1st Fri of month (except August): 2.30pm. Monthly group welcoming anyone who finds themselves alone and would enjoy some social interaction. Speakers, activities, companionship and tea. Tel: John and Jill Hughes 01323 898678 HIVE Youth Club Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Fri: 7.15 - 8.45pm. (School year 7 – sixth form). Games, activities, workshops, pool, table football, table tennis, Xbox, 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 Kids Aloud Kingswell, 115-117 Vale Road (Community Church Hall) Fri: 3.45pm - 5.30pm. Free after-school activities for children aged 4-12. All welcome for games, art and stories. Tel: Tina 01323 492833. www.kings-well.org.uk/kids_ aloud.htm Know Dementia Memory Moments Café Meridian Centre, Meridian Way, Peacehaven Fri: 9.30am - 12.30pm.

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

Newcomers welcome, first session free. Great confidence builder. Six week terms. Fee includes membership of Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club. Tel: Jenny 01273 585339 L: IVE Youth Club Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Fri: 6 - 7pm. (School year 3 - 6). Games and activities inc. pool, table football, table tennis, games consoles, craft zones, and a tuck shop. Admission £1 inc 50p worth of tuck.

First week free. Term time only. Tel: 01323 896009 www. seafordbaptistchurch.org.uk Mercread Youth Centre Mercread Road, Seaford Mon: 6pm - 7pm. Seaford Youth Forum. Tues: 3.30pm - 5.30pm.

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

Thurs: 3.30pm - 5.30pm.

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

6.30pm - 8.30pm. Seniors Youth Club (Year 9+), £1. For more details contact Roger Daw on 01323 892531

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National Trust Seaford Association (NTSA) Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane.

3rd Wed of month: 2.30pm.

Illustrated talks on diverse subjects from Oct to March.

Outings from spring to autumn plus other social and fundraising events. New members welcome. Visitors £2.50. www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/nt Newhaven & Seaford Sea Cadets The Old Church, Chapel Street, Newhaven Mon & Fri: 7pm - 9pm (seniors) Fri: 7pm - 9pm (juniors) Newhaven, Peacehaven & Seaford Lions Club White Lion Hotel, Claremont Rd 4th Thurs of month: 8pm meeting. www.npslions.co.uk Probus Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Rd 2nd Tues of month: 12pm for 12.30pm lunch. Monthly meeting with 2-course meal and speaker. Tel: 01323 899300 or 01323 896024 The Rotary Club of Seaford Seaford Golf Club, Firle Rd Weds: 12.45 for 1pm. Weekly meeting.

Royal Antidiluvian Order of Buffaloes RAF Club, Wish Road, Eastbourne Sun: 6pm. Weekly meetings.

Tel: 07766 404133 or 07709 290934 or email: dkg53@ talktalk.net The Royal Society of St George Monthly events. England’s leading patriotic society.

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

Seaford Afternoon Flower Club Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 3rd Thurs of month:1.30pm for a 2pm start. Talks, demos, outings, etc. Past and new members welcome.

Membership £28 per year.

Visitors £5 inc. refreshments per meeting. Tel: Mary Morris 01323 893899 or Sue Ward 01323 894848 Seaford Bonfire Society White Lion Hotel, Claremont Rd First Thurs of month: 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 Seaford Martello Rotary Club Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road Mon: 7.15pm for 7.45pm.

Tel: 01323 891009 or seaford martellorotary@gmail.com Seaford Museum & Heritage Society Martello Tower Summer opening Sunday & bank hols: 11am-4pm.

Weds & Sat: 2pm-4pm.

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

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

Tel Margaret Brandram on 01323 381282 Seaford Social Club for Blind & Partially Sighted People St Peter’s Hall, Belgrave Road 1st Thurs of month: 2-4pm.

Entertainment and tea.

Tel: ESAB 01323 832252 Seafordspirit: Seaford Independent Spiritualist Church 3 Warwick Road Tues: 7.30pm - 8.30pm Healing. Thurs: 7.30pm Divine Service. Friday: 10.30pm -

12 noon Healing. Alternate Saturdays: Clairvoyant Evenings 7.30pm. Demos/ workshops see website. All welcome. Tel 01323 737407 Email: enquiries@seafordspirit. co.uk www.seafordspirit.co.uk

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

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

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

Seaford Stroke & Caring Club St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Mon: 2 - 4pm. Slides, music, quizzes, bingo, tea and homemade cakes. Some transport available. Tel: Joyce Woodgate: 01323 894547 Seahaven (Afternoon) Trefoil Guild Afternoon Meeting St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane, off Church St. 1st Tues of month: 2.30 4.30pm. Tel: 01323 897959 Seahaven (Evening) Trefoil Guild Evening Meeting Downs Leisure Centre Over 60s Club 3rd Thurs of month: 7.30pm.

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

Contact Pauline 01323 895216 Southdown Bridge Club 60+ Club, Downs Leisure Ctr Weds: 6.15pm for 6.30pm start. Friendly Duplicate Bridge club for improvers up.

Tel: 01323 896071 Email: creamer@uwclub.net www.bridgewebs.com/ southdown 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 The Submariners Association (Sussex Branch) Royal British Legion Club, Claremont Road 1st Fri of month: 7.45pm.

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

Sussex 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 U3A Members’ Interest Talks Downs Leisure Cent., Sutton Rd Thurs: afternoon. Subjects range from Japanese Ideas to Bonnard in Search of Rainbows, Chickens, Parliament and more. www.u3asites.org. uk/seaford/home The Union Club, Seaford 1 Stafford Road A non-political social club for residents. Lounge bar, dart board, snooker table, TV screens, and events.

Applications for membership all welcome. Tel 01323 890015 email: membership@ theunionclub.plus.com Whist Drive St Thomas More Roman Catholic Church Hall, Sutton Road Thurs: 1.45pm. £2 inc. tea and biscuits. Tel: 01323 896412 Who Let the Dads Out? Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road 2nd Sat of month: 9.30am 11.30am. For children 0 to 11 yrs with their dads, granddads and male carers. Tel: 01323 896009

community

Clinton Centre Café Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Tues: 10am - 11.30am. Coffee/ tea and biscuit or toast and butter, £1. Tel: 01323 873262 Coffee Morning & Bring & Buy St Luke’s Church Hall, Walmer Rd Weds: 10am - 12 noon

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Coffee Pot Chyngton Methodist Church Hall Thurs: 10 - 11.30am. Assorted items on sale. Disabled access.

Friendly atmosphere.

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

01323 423481 Family Learning and Youth Activities Please call for information.

Tel: 01273 517250, email: familylearning@ sussexcommunity.org.uk www.sussexcommunity.org.uk International Coffee Morning St Leonard’s Church Hall, Church Lane 2nd & 4th Weds of month: 10.30am - 12.30pm. FebruaryDecember, term time only.

Local Indoor Market Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane Fri: 10.30am - 2.30pm. Local community market, formerly held at the Clinton Centre on Tuesdays. Stalls available. Email: sussexmarkets@live.co.uk Facebook: Sussex Markets Love Heart Community Café Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Thurs: 10.30am - 12.30pm.

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

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

Tel: 01273 812976 Mitchell House Monday Tea Club 43 Lexden Drive Mon: 3 - 4.30pm. Tea, chat and a game or two. 50p and extra charge to play games (for prize funding). Tel: 01323 891804 Monday Coffee Mornings Seaford Little Theatre 4 Steyne Road Mon: 10am - 11.30am.

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

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Newhaven Street Markets Newhaven High Street Thurs & Sat: 9am - 2pm. Fresh produce, bread, pastries, fish & seafood, street food, clothes, arts & crafts, household goods, fishing tackle, handmade jewellery. For stall hire tel 01273 517544 or email:new havenmarket@outlook.com Quit51 Stop Smoking Service Seaford Medical Practice, Dane Road 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.

Sat: 10am - 12 noon.

Garden open, plants and produce for sale. All welcome. www.seaford-sussex.co.uk/scg Seaford Old Town Hall Community Tea Room Church Street, Seaford Mon - Fri: 10am - 1pm.

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

Seaford Police Neighbourhood Policing Team Meet & Greet Downs Leisure Centre Thurs: 3.30pm Meet your local Police Community Support Officers. www.sussex.police.uk Seaford Street Markets Sutton Road 2nd & 4th Friday of the month: 9am - 1pm. www. seafordtowncouncil.gov.uk/ Street-Markets.aspx Seahaven Storehouse Seaford Community Church, 115-117 Vale Road Thurs: 10am - 1pm. Providing basic food items to individuals and families in need. Tel/ text: 07921 844930 Email: seahavenstorehouse@gmail. com www.kings-well.org.uk/ storehouse.php

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.

Other activities include: Mon: Art (weekly), Play Reading (fortnightly), Walking Group (fortnightly). Weds: Craft & Chat (fortnightly). Every other month: Book Reading. www.esfwi.org.uk/wis/seaford

music & drama The Archway Blatchington Rd Tel 01323 897590 www.thearchwaygroup.com Gospelish Choir Mon: 8pm - 9.30pm. Gospel & soul-inspired music. £8.50 a session.

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

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

For drama classes contact Ellen on 07791 081935 Concentus Choir JPK Centre, 39-41 Church Street, Eastbourne Mon: 7.30pm - 9.45pm. No need to read music to join this friendly choir, which regularly sings in Seaford. Tel: 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’s Recorder Workshops The Chapel Room, St Peter’s Church, Belgrave Road 2nd Sat every month: 2pm - 4.30pm. For adults over 18 years of age. For more information, email: val. underhill@googlemail.com Play Readings at the Seaford Little Theatre 4 Steyne Road 1st Tues every month: 7.30pm.

Everyone welcome to join in or just listen; play readings are held in the coffee lounge. Tel: Mary 01323 351882 or email gmaryyoung@gmail.com SBC Singers Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Weds: 7pm. New members always welcome.

Tel: Peter 01273 586687 Seaford Choral Society St Lukes Church, Walmer Rd Mon: 7.15 - 9.15pm. New singers always welcome, no experience necessary, no audition. Tel: 01323 301683, email: info@seaford-choralsociety.com www.seafordchoral-society.com Seaford Drum Group The Archway, 1 Blatchington Rd Tues: 7pm - 9pm. Group drumming. No experience necessary, everyone welcome.

Tel: Jamie 07863 159742 Seaford Handbell Ringers St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Weds: 10am - 12.30pm. New members welcome. For more information, tel: Margaret Hopkins 01323 325305 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 Rosd Weds: 8 - 10pm. Rehearsals.

New members welcome.

Tel: 01323 892424 or 07740 646386 visit www. seafordsilverband.co.uk Seaford Youth Drama Group Cross Way Church, Steyne Rd Mon: groups from 5pm.

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

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

No need to read music. £5.

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

Contact the secretary, email: sdowns@srp.org.uk U3A Recorder Group St James’ Trust, Blatchington Road Weds: 2 - 4pm. Tel: Val Underhill on 01323 895230 Email: val.underhill@googlemail. com Vocal Repertoire St James’ Trust, Blatchington Road Fri: 5pm for 8 - 12 year olds, 7pm for 13 to 20 year olds.

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

Baby & Pre-School

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

Tel: 07901 683577 or 01323 490011 or email c.s.cornish@ hotmail.com Artsmart Pre-school Messy Play Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Mon: 11am - 12pm. Drop in £4.50, siblings £3. Artsmart holiday workshops contact Ann on 07834 629133 or facebook Baby and Toddler Experience Seaford, Lewes and Newhaven Classes for babies & toddlers to develop, learn and have fun.

Tel: 07834 231971 www.the babyandtoddlerexperience. co.uk Big Park Buggy Walk Gateway Café, Big Park, Piddinghoe Avenue, Peacehaven Weds: 10am. No need to book - just turn up. www.sussexcommunity.org.uk Jitterbugs Under 5s Denton Island Community Centre, Newhaven Fri: 9.30am - 10.30am. Term time only. Tel: 01273 517250 Email: familylearning@ sussexcommunity.org.uk Parent and Toddler Group St Peter’s Church Chapel Rms Tues: 9 - 11am. Open to all.

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

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

sport & dance

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

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

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

Visit Facebook page for info.

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

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

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

Cardio Padwork and Aerobox.

All classes suitable for beginners.

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

Mercread Youth Club, Seaford Weds: 10am Thurs: 7.30pm Thurs: 6.30pm. Indoor Boot Camp Tel: 07904 818746 Facebook: Fitness & Personal Training

Breakfast Bootcamp The Salts Recreation Ground, Seaford Thurs: 6.30 - 7.15am. An all over body workout this class is aimed at getting you stronger, leaner and will help you burn more calories! Tel: 07989 714542 Email: steve@ whittfittraining.co.uk www.whittfittraining.co.uk Facebook: Whittfit Training, Brighton – Steve Whittemore Crouch Bowling Club Crouch Gardens, East Street April-Sept: Outdoor bowling.

All age groups welcome. Free coaching by qualified coaches Tel: 01323 654788 www.crouch bowlingclubseaford.co.uk Cycle Seahaven Various locations Organised rides for MTB and road riders of all levels of fitness and experienc. £5 per year All rides are listed on www.cycleseahaven.org.uk Denton Indoor Bowls Club Denton Island, Newhaven Mon - Sun: 9am - 7pm. New members welcome. Tel 01273 514664 Extend Activities to music, suitable for older people. have fun while you improve your balance and mobility, with seated options.

For classes and times in the area tel Sandria on 01273 514152 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 Leisure Centre. Fri: 9 - 10pm.

Football Street League session with Brighton & Hove Albion in the Community. Downs Leisure Centre, £1. Tel: 01323 892531 Forces Fit The Salts Recreation Ground Mon & Weds: 7pm Sun: 10am Free tasters available. Book online at www.forcesfit.co.uk

To advertise in Seaford Scene please call 01273 710793 or email fran@seafordscene.co.uk

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Health Walks Martello Tower/The Salts Café 10am - 11am. Health walks, Tuesdays First Tuesday of the month from Salts Café and third from Martello Tower. All ages and abilities welcome.

Free. Run by The Conservation Volunteers. Tel: Jennifer on 07740 899559, email j.deering@tcv.org.uk Health Walks Seaford First Weds of the month: 10am - 11.30am. Free guided walks starting and finishing at various locations in Seaford.

1-1.5 hours. Walks also running in Newhaven and Peacehaven.

Full schedule online. www.waveleisure.co.uk Holistic Core Restore St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Road Unique six-week pelvic floor and core restore exercise programme for every woman at every life stage. For more info and how to book, tel: Denise 07725 358811. Email: denise@bodywisemusclecare. co.uk www.eastbourne holisticcorerestore.com Kettlercise and CoreAbility Wave Leisure, Shakespeare Hall, Newhaven Mon: 6pm. Kettlercise. All over body toning and fat burning workout. Tues: 6.30pm.

Core-focused kettlebell and bodyweight workout.

All classes suitable for beginners.

Tel: 01273 510784 or book online: www.waveleisure.co.uk Line Dancing Daytime classes for mixed abilities. Tel Val on 01323 325993 Line Dancing Mercread Youth Centre, Mercread Road Tues: 5.30 - 6.30pm Beginners, 6.30 - 7.30pm Improvers, 7.30 - 9pm Intermediates Fri: 5.30 - 6.30pm Beginners, 6.30 - 7.30pm Improvers, 7.30 - 9pm Intermediates. Tel Gina on 01273 470456 or 07443 425621 Line Dancing with Southern Stomp Various venues Absolute ‘Two Left Feet’ workshops and an afternoon beginners class. To reserve a place, tel: 01273 587714

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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

pushing, carrying and other movements to help you get stronger and fitter for your first obstacle course race.

Tel: 07989 714542 Email: steve@whittfittraining.co.uk www.whittfittraining.co.uk Facebook: Whittfit Training, Brighton – Steve Whittemore

Meditation & Relaxation St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Sat: 10 - 11am.

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

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

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

Please contact Jacqueline for details. Tel: 07963 014560

Outdoor Walks & Activities Various locations - Seaford, Newhaven, Peacehaven, Eastbourne Free, informal, friendly group walks and gardening outdoor activities. Tel: 01273 519149, email: healthylifestyles@ sussexcommunity.org.uk www.sussexcommunity.org.uk

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

For further details, tel: Ann 07989 294445 Mums’ Fitness Mercread Centre, Mercread Road Mon: 9.30am. Burn & Tone Weds: 9.30am. Burn & Tone Fri: 9.30am. Total Toning Seaford: Tues: 9.30am. Tots and Tums Thurs: 9.30am. Tots & Tums Children welcome. £25 for 5. New members first 3 classes £10. www.facebook. com/MumsFitnessUK Tel Alex 07540 551054 Newhaven Bowling Club Fort Road, Newhaven Sat: 10am - 11.30am. Junior Bowls Club. 11.45am - lunch. #Letsplaybowls adult try-it-out sessions. Qualified coach and members to help all learn and improve. Tel: 07401663519 www.newhavenbowling club.weebly.com Nordic Walking Various locations Sat: Morning walks in Sussex.

Afternoon taster/introductory sessions on the seafront.

Weds: 7pm. Evening taster/ introductory sessions at Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Rd. Tel: Kathryn 01323 891492, email: kathrynmcdonald2@ googlemail.com Obstacle Course Training The Salts Recreation Ground 8.45am - 9.30am. Running, jumping, crawling, pulling,

Pilates – Alfriston Pilates Lower Ground Floor Studio, 1-3 Dane Road Daily and evenings (except Sunday). Pilates, Kettlebells, Tai Chi, Body Con, Vinyasa Flow Yoga. Sunday SUP pilates, 9am at the beach. Tel: 07903 681962. Email: alfristonpilates @btinternet.com www.alfriston-pilates.kinto.club Pilates – Movement for Life Seaford Osteopathic Clinic, Paignton House,Warwick Road Mon-Sat: daily classes.

Mon & Thurs: evening.

Back care, Gentle and Dynamic Pilates, Reformer, Pilates Yoga Flow and Yoga classes for all ages and abilities, plus personal tuition. Tel: 07944 785520, email: karenmoves@gmail.com www.movementforlife-pilates. co.uk Rural Rambles Seaford Third Thurs of the month: Free guided walks starting and finishing at various locations in Seaford. 2-3 hours. Walks also running in Newhaven and Peacehaven. Full schedule online. www.waveleisure.co.uk Scottish Country Dancing Alfriston War Memorial Hall, 4 The Tye, Alfriston Weds: 3.30pm - 5pm. Fun and laughter guaranteed. All ages and abilities welcome. No previous experience needed.

Bring water and comfortable shoes. £3 per person. Email: sue_fulham@hotmail.com Seaford & Blatchington Tennis Club Belgrave Road, Seaford The club is open 7 days a week, providing a wide variety of tennis activities. For further details, please contact

membership secretary Dee Kellaway on 01323 891372 Seaford & District Folk Dance Group Sutton Hall, Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road Mon: 7.45pm. New members welcome, first visit free.

Tel: Judy 01323 890759 or Pam 01273 585551 Seaford Bowling Club Chichester Road, Seaford April until October: Outdoor lawn bowls. Members play every day. Competitive and social bowling. Many social events throughout the year.

Friendly atmosphere. New members very welcome.

Tel: 01323 892831 www.seafordbowlingclub.org Seaford Cricket Club Salts Recreation Ground, Park Rd 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. seaford-rambling-club.org.uk Seaford Rugby Football Club Salts Recreation Ground, Marine Parade Tues & Thurs: 7 - 9pm.

Recruiting new players for two teams in the Sussex leagues.

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

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but ambitious squad. Come along or tel 07818 438378 Seaford Striders Running Club From Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road Mon & Weds (main night): 7pm. All ages and abilities welcome. www.seafordstriders.org.uk Seaford Traditional Folk Dance Group St Peter’s Church Hall, Belgrave Road Wed: 10.15am-12.15pm. The group will not meet after 11th July until Weds 5th Sept due to circumstances beyond our control. We look forward to welcoming anyone interested in joining/visiting us after that date. £4 pw. Tel: 01323 897315 Tai Chi Alfriston Pilates, Lower Grd Floor Studio, 1-3 Dane Rd Thurs: 12 noon - 1pm. £8 per class, first class free. Soft, slow and gentle movement suitable for all. Tel: 07971 296698 Email: audramarshall@icloud.com Tea Dancing Seaford Constitutional Club Crouch Ln 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 Yoga Newhaven Tues: 10am. 60+ yoga 7pm.

Pranayama and meditation.

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

Thurs: 10am. Mixed abilities New yoga studio with all equipment provided. 5-week courses for small groups with highly qualified teacher.

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

Wealden Multiple Sclerosis Society. Exercises on floor and chair with trained yoga teacher. £5 a lesson.Tel. 01323 500932 Yoga – Himalayan Hatha Yoga Seaford Osteopathic Clinic, Paignton House, Warwick Rd Mon: 6pm - 7pm. With Karen Hall. Tel: 07944 785520 Email: karenmoves@gmail.com Yoga – In Balance Hatha Yoga Clinton Centre, Clinton Place Mon: 6pm-7.15pm.

St James’ Trust, Blatchington Rd Tues: 10am-11.30am.

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

Newhaven Enterprise Centre, Denton Island Fri: 7.30am-8.45am.

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 Yoga St James’ Clubhouse Blatchington Rd, Seaford Mon: 9.30am mixed ability yoga, 11am parent and baby yoga Tues: 6.30pm pregnancy yoga, 7.30pm mixed ability yoga The Yurt at Florence House, Southdown Road Weds: 12.50pm baby massage.

1.50pm mixed ability yoga.

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

St Thomas More Church Hall, Sutton Road Thurs: 6.20pm mixed ability yoga Tel: Catherine 07901 683577. www.facebook. com/purrfectyoga or email c.s.cornish@hotmail.com Yoga – Samtosha Yoga Samtosha Studio, 80 Court Farm Road, Newhaven Thurs: 10am -11.30am (term time only). Senior trainer with 46 years’ experience in teaching. Maximum 10 participants ensures individual support and personal attention. £32 for 4-week course or select dates for £10 weekly in advance. Booking essential. Tel: 01273 512306 Email: samtosha4u@btinternet. com www.samtosha4u.com

Yoga – Satyam Yoga Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd Thurs: 10am -11.30am.

All levels of ability, beginners welcome. £40 for 5 class pass, valid for 8 weeks or £10 per class drop-in. Tel: 07774 862499. www.satyamyoga. co.uk Yoga – Seahaven Yoga The Archway, 1 Blatchington Rd Sat: 9.30am.

Weds: 7.30pm.

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

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

Gentle traditional yoga suitable for all. Tel 07983 622840/01323 892638 Email: seahavenyoga@btinternet.com www.seahavenyoga.co.uk Yoga – Transformation Hatha Yoga The Yurt, Florence House, Southdown Road Tues: 10am -11.30am.

Bishopstone Village Hall Tues: 6.30pm -8pm.

Meads Tennis Club, Upper Carlisle Road, Eastbourne Weds: 11am -12 noon.

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

Tel: Susannah 07862 263869 www.breathing-spaces.com Yoga with Therese The Yurt, Florence House, Southdown Road Mon: 9.30am - 11am Thurs: 6pm - 7.30pm & 7.30pm - 9pm Claremont Hall, Brooklyn Rd Mon: 6.30pm - 8pm Weds: 10am - 11.30am Bishopstone Village Hall Thurs: 10.30am - 12 noon Also regular sound baths and workshops. Tel Therese on 07515 961327 or email: theresesaunders7@aol.com Yoga – Yin and Tonic St James’ Trust, 11 Blatchington Rd Thurs: 9.30am - 10.45am. Yin yoga, a gentle practice that will increase mobility, flexibility and strength. £8 drop-in, £7 concession. First session free.

Tel: 07816 154644 Email: jacqui.johnston@hotmail.co.uk

Zumba with Louise Zumba Fitness: Mercread Youth Club, Seaford Tues & Thurs: 10am-11am.

Shimmy your way to fitness.

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

Peacehaven RC Church Hall, Horsham Ave Weds: 10 am - 11am & 11am12 noon. Two classes – pick which time you prefer.

For those who prefer a slower paced class.

Zumba Toning: Meeching Hall, Newhaven Weds: 7pm-8pm Sculpting the arms and core.

All classes £5 each or £20 for 5. 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, 11.30am. 5.30pm & 7.30pm. With Tina Simpson, tel: 07534 901591 Chyngton Methodist Church, Millberg Road Thurs: 5.30pm & 7.30pm.

Emma, tel: 07790 214806 Weight Loss Challenge & Wellness Club WellnessWorks, Seaford Fri: 11am. £35 for 12 weeks.

Free private consultation by appointment. Tel 01323 897671 Herbalife Healthy Breakfast & Sampling Free. Tel 01323 897671 Skin Care Workshop & Facial Free. Tel 01323 897671 Weight Watchers 60+ Club, Downs Leisure Ctr Sutton Road Mon: 9.45am.

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

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

Seaford Baptist Church, Belgrave Road Weds: 5.45pm.

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

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Overlooking South Downs £575,000 Converted barn situated on the outskirts of Seaford overlooking the South Downs. Comprises of stunning private & mature garden, living rm with vaulted ceiling, stairs leading to mezzanine level/bed 3, kitchen & utility, 2 further double bedrms, family bathrm and further ensuite shower room. The property also benefits from a dble garage and no on going chain.

South East Quarter £450,000 Detached 3 bed house located within the South East quarter of Seaford.

Accommodation comprises: through kitchen/diner, living rm with open working fireplace, utility rm, downstairs cloakrm, internal garage access, and bathrm. In need of refurbishment but has great potential and possibilities to extend subject to planning.

Seaford Head Views £399,950 Well presented 3 bed det house situated in a popular location. Ground floor accommodation comprises of entrance hall, living rm, dining rm, kitchen breakfast rm, integral garage and cloakrm/WC. The first floor has 3 bedrms and bathrm/WC. Stunning Seaford Head views, off road parking leading to garage and secluded rear garden.

Well Presented £349,950 Light & airy three bedroom semidetached house, refurbished by the current owners with kitchen, dining room, living room & bathroom. Offroad parking for several vehicles, private front garden, approx. 50’ rear garden with brick shed/store, sunken deck and patio. Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate this property.

Immaculate & Sea Views £259,950 Immaculately presented 2 bedroom seafront apartment with superb sea views. With no onward chain the property has been refurbished throughout with new kitchen, bathroom and boiler. The open planning living area has a bay with Juliette balcony enjoying the panoramic views. Viewing highly recommended to fully appreciate views.

Town Centre with Views £169,500 Top floor town centre flat with views towards the sea and Seaford Head.

Refurbished & refitted the property offers a double bedroom, L-shaped open plan living area and bathroom.

Further benefits include share of freehold, secure phone entry and uPVC double glazing. Viewing recommended to fully appreciate.

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