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Goldentimes
Mar/Apr 2017
Your FREE guide to active living for the over 50s in EAST SUSSEX
IN THIS MONTH'S ISSUE:
Local Events, Fashion & Beauty, Live Music Guide, Lifestyle &
Opinion Pieces, Creative Writing, Gardening Advice, Reader's
Photography, & Much More Inside !
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Goldentimes
In this issue we mark the passing of our regular
contributor, Frank, who sadly died at the end of last
year. An obitury can be found on page 4.
The arrival of the March/April edition of Golden Times
can mean only one thing - winter is officially over and
spring has begun! The weather might have other ideas
of course, but the daffodils, croci, snowdrops, bluebells
and fruit blossoms will all be cheering up the county.
In this issue you'll find no shortage of events and activities
to help you emerge from your winter hibernation and
spring into life. Thanks to all of our contributors and
advertisers for helping us put the magazine together, I
hope all our readers enjoy every page! - Jason
CONTENTS
04. Local walk guide
04. Obituary - Frank Harland
06. Event listings
08. Gladys gallivants - the search continues
10. Julia Meanwell - involuntary estrangement
12. Living the Alexander way of life with Liz Jeffries
14. Tricia's Easter column
16. Local clubs & associations
17. Gardening tips for early spring
18. Sussex Housing & Care advertisement feature
20. Creative writing corner
22. A change will do you good with Michele Duke
24. Scenic Sussex
26. Event listings
26. Sea bream in garlic butter - recipe from Faz Razeen
27. Local & live with Mike Raxworthy
The Golden Times Team:
Jason - Editor Debby - Director Mike - Live Music Tricia - Columnist Liz - Columnist Michèle - Fashion Julia - Lifestyle
Faz - Cookery
No part of this magazine, including advertisements, may be reproduced in part or in whole, without explicit permission from the editor.
The opinions expressed within the magazine are not necessarily those of the publishers but those of the individual contributors. The
greatest of care is taken to ensure that all information published in this magazine is correct at the time of going to print. Readers should
be aware that the Publishers cannot be held responsible for errors, omissions or inaccuracies. Please check details of all events with the
organisers before attending.
Golden Times Magazine, 78 Elphinstone Rd, Hastings, TN34 2BS tel: 01424 429139 email : jason@goldentimes.co.uk

Frank Harland - Obituary
Regular readers of Golden
Times will know that Frank
has written a column for us
since the very first issue. It's
with great sadness we must
announce that Frank passed
away just before Christmas
2016. Frank had been ill for
much of 2016 and spoke
of his gratitude for the care
he'd received from the NHS during his last column in
Golden Times.
Frank was born in Belfast in 1936 to a very large family,
and by the age of 15 had begun his boy’s service with
the Army. He went on to serve in The Royal Engineers
for 26 years, becoming a Warrant Officer and seeing
a large part of the world, including Aden, Australia,
Borneo, Malaya and Singapore, which is where he met
his first wife, Jean with whom he had 3 daughters.
Frank loved his military career and had a huge
number of tales and anecdotes from his time serving
his country. After retiring from the Army, Frank
worked for Canada Dry for a time before becoming
a publican, running pubs in Lincolnshire for several
years. Sadly, his wife Jean passed away in 1991 and,
as he wrote about in his Golden Times column, he
went on to become a Holiday Rep for the Over 50’s
in the Canary Islands. He had a whale of a time, the
sunshine and sociable nature of the job suiting him
perfectly, and he made a lot of friends during these
years. After spending the late 90's and early 00's
living in southern Spain, Frank relocated to Hastings
in 2008.
Frank grew to love East Sussex, he was an active part
of local walking groups, becoming a walk leader and
making many friends along the way. He was hugely
supportive and helpful during the launch of Golden
Times and delivered many thousands of magazines
during the first few years. As much as he loved the
place he called home, he never lost his urge to travel.
Well into his 70's he was backpacking accross Asia
and Australia with his grandson, Matthew.
The Frank I knew was a man who lived life to the full,
he never tired of seeking out new experiences or
travelling to new places. He was incredibly proud of his
family, his 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren
were his pride and joy. Each of them benefited from
his warmth, his kindness and his wisdom.
I'm sure many of our readers will have met Frank, and
he will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
Frank Harland - March 1936 - December 2016.
Walking for Health - Your local weekly walk diary
Walking is a fantastic way to stay fit, and a great way to get out and meet new people while enjoying some fresh air!
EAST SUSSEX HEALTH WALKS :
MONDAYS:
Hastings Old Town: Meet at 2pm opposite the Jenny Lind pub,
High Street.
Hastings: Mindfulness walk, 2nd and 4th Monday each month at
1pm, Alexandra Park Cafe.
Rye: Starting at 10am at Gibbets Marsh car park, Udimore
Road.
Sidley: Meet at 11am on Sidley Green.
Ticehurst: Meet at 10.30am Pickford Lane car park.
Pevensey Bay: at 9.45am outside Pevensey Bay library. Suitable
for older walkers.
TUESDAYS:
St. Leonards: Meet at 11am, inside the WRVS centre, South
Street.
Robertsbridge: Meet 9.30am, outside the Youth Centre, The
Grove.
Hampden Park, Eastbourne: 10.30am outside Lakeside tea
chalet, Hampden Park Drive.
WEDNESDAYS:
Alexandra Park: 12 noon at the Cafe in the Park.
Ashdown House: 1pm meet outside E-floor reception,
Sedlescombe Road North, St Leonards.
Heathfield: 10am at the clock tower on the High Street.
THURSDAYS:
Hastings Town Centre: Starting at 2pm outside Rye Bay Kitchen,
Robertson Street.
Hailsham healthy walk: 10.30-11.30
Setting off from the war memorial on the High Street.
FRIDAYS:
Battle: 10am opposite Battle Abbey on The Green.
Church Wood: Starting at 10.30am at Church in the Wood car
park, Church Wood Drive, Hollington.
Bexhill: 11am, in the foyer of the De La Warr Pavilion.
Eastbourne Shinewater:
Meet at 10.30am outside the Co-Op on Milfoil Drive.
SATURDAYS:
Ore Health Walk: Meet at 10.30am outside Ore Community
Centre, Old London Road.
Contact Paula Hubens - 07740 899 559
WORKOUT WALKS FROM THE BEACH PAD:
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS:
St Leonards: Meet at 1.15pm outside the beach cafe side of Azur
at Marina Pavilion. Half an hour of power walking, breathing,
stretching & strength exercises with Debi Arnold, health coach
and personal trainer. www.thebeachpad.com
EASTBOURNE AGE CONCERN, WALKING FOR WELLNESS:
MONDAYS:
Eastbourne: Seafront walk starting at 10.30am at the Lifeboat
Museum opposite Carlisle Road.
WEDNESDAYS:
Hampden Park: Starting at 10.30am, at the Lakeside Tea Chalet.
THURSDAYS:
Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne: Starting at 10.30am outside
Bright Ideas in Sovereign Harbour. Three mile circular walk
finishing at a cafe.
Age concern also run monthly, seasonal walks find out more
from Liz Maxtead - 01323 638474
FURTHER INFORMATION:
www.walkingforhealth.org.uk www.ageconcerneastbourne.co.uk
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Event Listings
1066 Music Month
14th Feb to 17th March
A wide range of live
music at various venues.
visit1066country.com/
whats-on/music-month
'Natures charm'
floral demonstration
9th Mar, 7.30pm
Heathfield community
centre, Sheepsetting Ln.,
Heathfield.
Presented by Horam
and Heathfield floral
Society. Refreshments,
raffle, sales table, all
welcome £5 Tel. 01435
408605
Skincare & Make Up
for over 50's
11th March 11am
St Leonards
An interactive and fun
workshop where you
can learn and practice.
Lots of tips and advice
and free samples. Call
Michèle on 07801
621310 for more info.
Ale & Arty
17th & 18th Mar.
De La Warr Pavilion,
Bexhill.
Live music, real ale and
cider, all for a good
cause. For full details
visit:
bexhillbeerfestival.com
Cancer Research
Coffee morning
18th Mar 10-12noon
Little Common
Community Centre,
Shepherds Close, TN39
4SQ admission £1.
Hastings Half
Marathon
19th Mar.
Finish line on Hastings
Seafront, cheer along
the runners in the UK's
top half marathon.
www.hastings-half.co.uk
Deanland
Traditional Jazz Club
Jazz Night
21st Mar, from 7pm
Inn on the Park,
Deanland Rd,
BN27 3RN
Featuring Sussex Jazz
Kings. Free parking,
dance floor, raffle,
brolly parade, guest
ales, light meals,
admission £10
01825 872406
Streets of Battle
25th Mar, Midday-4pm
Top quality street arts
come to Battle with odd,
intriguing and hilarious
performances around
town. All for free.
Spring Beach Clean
25th Mar, 10am-1pm
Meet Rye Harbour
village car park TN31
7TX.
Look out for the first
wheatears and sand
terns of the year while
helping to remove
rubbish blown in by
winter storms. Bring
work gloves if you have
them.
Hastings & Rother
Gay Helpline Over
50’s Meet.
30th Mar 2.30pm to
4.30pm
Meet in the private cafe
at Southwater Area
Community Centre
Stainsby Street, St.
Leonards on Sea.
New Members
Welcome.
Tel 07941 014 013
hargh@live.co.uk
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The Flying Scotsman
at Kent & E Sussex
Railway
From 1st April.
Tenterden Station,
Tenterden.
"Bricks Britania"
exhibition opens with
the centrepiece an 8
metre long logo model
of the iconic "Flying
Scotsman". For full
details, visit:
www.kesr.org.uk
Eastbourne's Got
Talent
1st Apr, 7.30pm
Under ground theatre,
Grove Rd, Eastbourne.
Local entertainers put
on a show to raise
money for Macmillan
Cancer Support. Great
fun for all, tickets £5.
Tel 0843 2891980
undergroundtheatre.
co.uk
Beatles Day 18
2nd Apr, 11.30am.
White Rock Theatre,
Hastings.
Over 90 acts on 3
stages play the music of
this much loved band,
in aid of Macmillan
cancer support.
hastingsbeatlesday.org.
uk
Eastbourne’s Tea
Dance
4th Apr, 2pm to 5pm
Winter Gardens,
Compton St, E'bourne.
Three hours of ballroom
magic with live music
from Chris Mannion. £6
(inc. tea & biscuit)
eastbournetheatres.
co.uk
Model Railway
Display Weekend
Bexhill Museum.
8th-9th Apr, 11am-
5pm.
Up to eight guest
model railway and tram
layouts in a variety of
gauges will be working
throughout the building.
bexhillmuseum.co.uk
Tel: 01424 222058
Arlington Bluebell
Walks
8th Apr-14th May,
10am to 5pm daily.
Bates Green Farm,
Tye Hill Rd, Arlington,
Polegate.
7 interesting walks (1
wheelchair accessible)
over 3 working farms
through spectacular
bluebell woods.
bluebellwalk.co.uk
Skincare & Make Up
for over 50's
10th April 7.30pm
St Leonards
An interactive and fun
workshop where you
can learn and practice.
Lots of tips and advice
and free samples. Call
Michèle on 07801
621310 for more info.
Music for Holy week
from the Downland
Singers 13th Apr,
3pm.
Trinity Church,
Willingdon, Eastbourne.
SINGERS, the Downland
singers are looking for
new members, all choir
singers welcome. To
find out more – you can
visit:
downlandsingers.
webplus.net
Tel: 01323 484189
Battle Marbles
Matches
14th Apr, 10am-
12noon
Battle Abbey Green,
Battle.
Annual competition
dating back to 1945.
Flick off at 10am.
Tel 01424 775169
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GLADYS GALLIVANTS - The search continues
“Hi folks, you realise it is obligatory that you can carry a
20 lb bag of flour over your shoulder !” were the cheery
opening remarks of the presenter. I had attended a
Franchise Fair in Brisbane and secured a place on a
seminar run by a well known coffee shop chain. “That
would not be possible for me,” I informed the panel,
“due to a back injury.” I was dropped on my head in a
gym class at age 12 and have suffered the consequences
and the bad jokes ever since.
With that disclosure, a member of the team
unceremoniously escorted me out of the gathering. The
atmosphere of relief in the room was palpable with one
hopeful franchisee commenting to his partner, “One less
in competition for this venture.” So I fell at the first
hurdle.
While in Brisbane I took the opportunity to explore the
river on one of the tourist catamaran taxis, the guide
was proud to show us the upmarket homes and give
us the latest on the South Bank Cultural Centre. One
of the first times I saw the triangular shade sails used
extensively over swimming pools or patios was at the
Opera House alfresco cafe while enjoying an ice cream.
“Keep your hats on until you are inside the theatre,” the
responsible teacher was insisting. I noted that all the
children wore peak caps with a piece down the back for
added sun protection.
The Botanical Gardens was next, a wondrous sight so
lush and the beds beautifully planted, the flamboyant
colours outstanding. While sitting under a huge tree
No one likes thinking about their own death. But death
is inevitable and making a will isn’t a morbid thing to
do. It’s a loving thing and a practical thing that ensures
the ones you care for get what you want them to have
with the least argument.
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a will. Or think they can do it themselves with a kit
from a shop. Lawyers tend to spend more time
sorting out badly drawn up amateur wills
than making good ones.
The safest way to make a will is to get a
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along with a few other solicitor firms in
Hastings* will be doing it more or less for
free.
On Friday 24th April 1987, at approximately
3pm, St Michael’s Hospice was officially opened
by Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent, marking
the beginnings of an invaluable asset in Hastings and
Rother. In recognition of this momentous occasion,
the Hospice will be celebrating its 30th anniversary
throughout 2017.
Since opening its doors, the Hospice has welcomed
thousands of patients, providing excellent holistic care
and support for all those throughout Hastings and Rother
affected by a progressive life-limiting illness or bereavement.
Over the past 30 years, the services have developed to offer
high standards of palliative care and support, including
Hospice at Home care, Bereavement Services and the
award-winning Hospice Neighbours scheme.
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St Michael’s Make a Will Month
Celebrating
with my sandwich, I heard a familiar
accent. Two gardeners were discussing
a new section. “Waar kom jy vandaan
?” (Where do you come from ?) I asked
in my best Afrikaans. “From Pretoria
where I qualified in horticulture and now I
am so happy in my new job and country,”
came the enthusiastic answer. “I’m also
trying to relocate and am searching for a business,“ I
divulged.
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“Here are my friends details in Toowoomba, they’ve
been over here a few years and can introduce you to a
new South African group of entrepreneurs.” I hired a
car and headed up the Warrego Highway. Toowoomba
is 125 kms west of Brisbane on the crest of the Great
Divide Range, some 2,300 ft above sea level.
“Kom binne, (Come in,) take your shoes off, there is a
basket of socks if you want to use a pair,” my host said
as she introduced me round. Their home was all white
tiled floors !
By the end of the evening I had contacts and information
regarding a salad packing establishment and a post
office with house included. The South African grapevine
had begun working for me, my name on the email list for
new opportunities on the market.
Back in Cairns, I secured the services of an Accountant
to research and verify any prospective business that I
found and booked a south bound bus ticket to continue
my search. Down the East Coast...
In recognition of the 30th Anniversary and in order to
raise funds, Stephen Rimmer LLP and other Hastings
Solicitors* will draw up a will for you and charge you
nothing. The usual charge would be £150 for one basic
will and £200 for a pair for a married couple. In return
you would simply be invited to make a donation to St
Michael’s Hospice in lieu of payment: you can either
match these charges, give more, or indeed less.
The Hospice is looking to celebrate its 30th
anniversary with the residents of Hastings
and Rother by holding 30 events in 30
places, including Celebratory Teas in six
locations.
Celia Pyke-Lees, Chief Executive at the
Hospice, said “We will be welcoming and
encouraging everyone in Hastings and
Rother to be a part of our 30th anniversary
events and celebrations. The community plays a
vital role in the work they do, and without the support
of those who generously give their time or donations,
they simply wouldn’t be able to provide the specialist
care and support.”
30 years
If you would like to find out more about Hospice events
in 2017, please visit www.stmichaelshospice.com or
www.facebook.com/stmichaelshospice
To arrange an appointment for a will please call 01323
434414 or email enquiries@stephenrimmer.com
*The Solicitors taking part are Stephen Rimmer LLP, Gaby Hardwick,
Janet Sinden & Co, Percy Walker & Co and EMD Law LLP

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Involuntary estrangement - a living bereavement? - by Julia Meanwell
The very painful matter of
family estrangement is one
that is sadly close to my
heart. I find it astonishing
to comprehend that in the
UK the current estimation
of grandparents being
denied access to their
grandchildren is one
million. This heart-rending
statistic is usually as a result
of family breakdown or
bereavement.
So many questions, how did
this happen, why did this
happen? Feelings of anger,
pain, helplessness and
confusion are overflowing
at finding yourself in this
situation. The heartbreak of
being kept away from your
grandchildren is undeniable
but sadly with fragmented
families on the increase it is
becoming more common.
Grandparent estrangement
does not benefit the wellbeing
of the grandchildren
unless of course there is
good reason such as the
presence of violence or
abuse.
I have noticed several
articles recently about
celebrity family rifts. The
singer Olly Murs and his
twin brother Ben have
not spoken for several
years and it has torn their
family apart. After being
estranged from her family
for 9 years ex-Spice Girl
Mel B has decided to
resolve the feud with her
relatives saying that she
realised ‘life was too short’.
Boxer Amir Khan’s wife has
demanded that he choose
between her and his family
after a particularly bitter
feud. Whatever the reasons
for these three feuds are
they all have one thing in
common – children missing
out on interaction with their
grandparents.
It is difficult to understand
how people who were
always so close could end
up so far apart. Healing
the rift can feel like an
impossibility especially if
the cause of the relationship
breakdown seems unjust or
confusing. The conflict can
really only be resolved if
both parties are prepared
to talk. Although if this is
unlikely then seeking help
via mediation could be a
way forward.
If you are currently
experiencing the distress
of separation from your
grandchildren, then there
is support out there for
you. The Grandparents
Plus Support Network
www.grandparentsplus.
org.uk brings together
grandparents who
have lost contact with
their grandchildren, to
share experiences and
provide them with useful
information. They provide
a Grandparents Contact
Helpline on 0300 033 7015
which is open on Mondays
and Fridays only between
2 – 4pm. Their team of
trained staff and volunteers
can offer confidential
support.
Local counsellor Julia
Meanwell, has been
in practice for over 20
years, she has a wealth of
experience, empathy and
understanding to offer
clients.
Julia began her counselling
career as a relationship
counsellor with Relate
which incorporated working
in television and radio.
Julia can be contacted via
her website:
juliameanwellcounselling.co.uk
email: julia.meanwell@
gmail.com or give her a
call on 07714 280083.
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ALEXANDER
WAY OF LIFE
by Liz Jeffries
“You were on my mind...” “Bound for South Australia"
experience; quality above
quantity! I’m forever fitting
things in. Spike Milligan’s
epitaph on his tombstone is “I
told you I was ill” (in Gaelic).
Mine would probably say “I’ll
just do this before I do that”.
I will probably still be saying
this in the next world!
Over the last couple of years
or so there has been an
upsurge of articles, books,
courses and workshops on
mindfulness. It has become
huge, with everyone thinking
they need a course on this
for their survival in this hectic
world in which we live. I’m
not knocking it. Anything that
helps the way we think and
behave, is to be applauded
and people do appear to gain
a lot from it.
Stopping and thinking has
got to be good. If I was more
‘present’ in my thoughts I
wouldn’t waste an enormous
amount of time trying to
remember where I have put
my mobile phone. Why does
that happen? It is because
I am thinking of something
else, whilst I absentmindedly
put my phone down.
There are real benefits to
being in the moment. We
savour our experiences
more; we stop rushing
around. Instead of trying
to fit more into our day we
can have a better quality
Being mindful, or present,
can really help with anxiety.
Two years ago, as a result
of medication side effects, I
suffered from this. It came
on very suddenly without
warning, lasted six months
and was very difficult to
control. Focussing on the
present minute/hour/day
really contributed to my
recovery.
The Alexander Technique
works in the same way.
You become aware of your
behavioural patterns, where
tensions lie and how to
change them; you are then
able to control your reactions
to situations.
I have a new website www.
alexandertechniquehastings.
co.uk which gives more
information. Do get in touch
if you would like to know
more. 01424 465838/07929
725156
I have cheated a little with
the song title. The first is by
Crispin St Peter, remember
him? The second line, from a
sea shanty, I just had to put in
because I shall be going there
shortly for a holiday….hurrah!
The first three Golden Times
readers who get in touch
with me can have a free one
hour place on one of my
courses at The Wellington
Centre, Hastings, or The
Body Junction, Bexhill.
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Tricia's column - Springtime: Eggs-actly what I needed
I
came across a wonderful quote attributed to
Margaret Atwood today - "In the springtime,
at the end of the day, you should smell like
dirt". Now I hope she was suggesting that
we should all be out walking in the woods, or
gardening, rather than mud wrestling
or anything strange like that, but
whatever earthy fun takes your fancy,
it's good advice. It's certainly advice
that the younger members of my
family take to heart, digging things
up (sometimes things I've spent hours
planting) capturing muddy, wriggly
things in jam jars and poking things
with sticks. It has dawned on me lately
that, in the five and a bit years I've
been writing about being a grandma
in Golden Times, the grandchildren
have all done a lot of growing up.
Even the littlest one is now at "big school" and at
the other end of the scale the oldest are entering
their twenties. High time they started producing
some great-grandchildren really, or before you
know it, I might end up with some peace and
quiet on my hands.
Your FREE, Family-Friendly Guide
to what's on & where to go in East Sussex!
Spring really isn't the time to
think about peace and quiet
though, is it ? As Robin Willams
said, "Spring is nature's way
of saying, "Let's Party!". And
before anyone asks,
SPRING
2017
yes I have been
googling quotes
about Spring for
inspiration. Guilty
as charged!
The Family Buzz (Pictured here)
is back alongside Golden Times
this month, so if you need some
inspiration for family fun this Easter,
this is the magazine you're looking
for. You'll have no trouble locating an
egg hunt or an Easter trail with the
Family Buzz to hand.
to advertise with us call Debby on 01424 429139 1
So while they're still young I'd better round up
some children and take them somewhere muddy,
before you know it they'll be teenagers, sulking in
their bedrooms and listening to music that makes
everyone over 30 wince.
Tricia
Midnight, Saturday 20 May 2017
Sovereign Centre, Eastbourne
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Chestnut Mum Zoe,
whose 7 year old son
Connor was cared
for by Chestnut
Tree until he passed
away at the hospice
in 2006, has spoken
out to persuade
others to take part.
“The walk takes
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feels nice to do something enjoyable and which makes
such a difference to Chestnut Tree. There is always a
brilliant atmosphere on the night, with the marshals
spurring everyone on to the finish line.”
“I really would encourage everyone to take part, whether
it’s the 5, 10 or 15 miles” says Zoe. “Every mile walked
and every pound raised in sponsorship gives more
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Spring Events Highlights
Friday 10th to Sunday 19th March - Science Week (closed Mon & Tue)
Sunday 26th March - Mums Can Do (Free Entry for Mums*)
Saturday 1st April - Fooling Around
Wednesday 12th to Monday 17th April - Easter Trails
Sunday 23rd April - Amberley Bus Riders Day
Saturday 27th to Monday 29th May - Traditional Crafts Weekend
(Special local villages entrance offer for this event only, see website for more info)
Sunday 18th June - Dads Can Do (Free Entry for Dads*)
Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th June - Emergency Services Weekend
Open March until the end of October. Large free car park, on
site cafe and picnic areas. Accessibility friendly and Dogs are
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Easter at the Priory
Fri 14th Apr - Mon 17th Apr
Seasonal Easter fun for all ages:
children’s trail and floral displays.
Ancient Crafts
Festival
Sun 30th Apr - Mon 1st May
Hands-on activities for all. Try
flint knapping and early weaving.
Michelham Bowmen
Living History & Archery ry
Competition
Sat 27th May - Mon 29th May
The Bowmen show us their skills,
passion and archery expertise.
Please note that the archery competition is for
registered participants only.
Upper Dicker, Hailsham.
BN27 3QS. Tel, 01323 844224
www.sussexpast.co.uk
Open Daily:
10.30am to 5pm
Free parking, cafe, shop,
playground & picnic area.
Under 5s Free.
Pensioners’ Treat
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‘Spirit of
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Re-enactments · Displays · Music
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Available to ALL over the age of 60 for standard class seats only.
Pre-booking is strongly advised for these popular events.
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1066 Probus Club
Meets 1st Thursday morning
each month. 01424 423153
Age Concern Social Club
(Battle) Tel : Ruby Kiley
01424 773536
Age Concern Eastbourne
William & Patricia Venton
Centre
Tel : 01323 638474
Anderida Writers, E'bourne
Tel: Tony Flood 01323
471726 or Elizabeth Wright
01323 503952
Arlington Arts Group
Thu eves, Arlington Village
hall
www.arlingtonartsgroup.co.uk
Battle Lions Club
battlelionsclub@gmail.com
Tel : 0845 8335826
Battle Rotary Club
01424-774447
battlerotary.org.uk
Battle Writers Group
Tel. Roy Chapman;
01424870520
www.battlewriters.co.uk
Bexhill Club of Past
Rotarians
Meets 2pm, 1st Wed each
month,
Northern Hotel, Sea Rd,
Bexhill.
Bexhill Down Afternoon
Townswomen’s Guild
Meets 2nd Weds each month
2pm
Tel: 01424 216150 or
844639
Bexhill Diabetes Support
Group.
www.bexhill-diabetes.co.uk
01424 732878 or 214103
Bexhill Harmony Ladies
Choir
Meets Thursday evenings
7pm
Little Common Methodist
Church, Church Hill Ave.
TN39 4SG
01424 844639
www.bexhillharmony.co.uk
Bexhill Hanoverian Study
Group
Local history club meets 3rd
Tues each month 01424
212932
Bexhill International Folk
Dance Group
1st & 3rd Thurs of each
month 01424 222382
Bexhill & District Probus
Club
Meets 4th Thursday each
month
Tel : 01424 552872
Bexhill Lions Club
www.bexhill-lions.org
Tel : 0845 8330591
Bexhill Model Railway Club
Meets weekly bexhillmrc.
org.uk
Tel :01424 225043
Bexhill Marina
Townswomen's Guild Tel:
01424 211140
Bexhill Over 55 Club
45 Eversley Rd. Bexhill
Tel : 01424 212911
Bexhill Rotary Club
01424 843975
bexhill.rotaryweb.org
Bexhill Royal Air Forces
Assoc.
01424 212916 or 01424
532697
bexhillrafa.co.uk
Bexhill Royal British Legion
bexhillroyalbritishlegionclub.
co.uk 01424 212215
Bexhill Sailing Club
Tel: 01424 212906
bexhillsc.co.uk
Bexhill Theatre Supporters
Club Tel: 01424 213981
Meets 1st Friday in the
month.
Breathe Easy Bexhill
Supporting people with lung
conditions 077616 98423
Cercle Francais d’Eastbourne
once a month on Friday
7.15pm Tel: 01323 504262
www.cf-eastbourne.com
Cooden Beach Sports & Social
Club
Tel: 01424 844810
cbssc.co.uk
Crafts 4 U Meets 1st
Thursday of each month, St
Marthas Church Hall, Little
Common. 01424 216242 or
853847
Cuckmere Valley Petanque
Club
Sundays, Tues & Weds
Tel: 01323 645120
Diabetes UK, Hastings &
Rother Voluntary Group
Tel: 07974 356653
Eastbourne AM Rotary Club
www.eastbourneamrotary.org
Eastbourne Angling Club
eastbourneanglingclub.com
Eastbourne Area Epilepsy
Grp
eaeg.org.uk 01323 504893
Eastbourne Association of
Sussex Folk 3rd Monday each
month St Saviours Church
Hall, South Street 7.30pm.
Tel: 01323 763163 or
737073
Eastbourne Lions Club
www.eastbournelions.net
Tel : 0845 8332705
Eastbourne Dickens
Fellowship
7pm, 2nd Mon of each
month at Arlington Arms,
Seaside.
01323 646659 or 471615
Eastbourne Gilbert &
Sullivan Society
www.eastbournegands.com
01323 767193
Eastbourne & District Old
Time Dancing Club 7.30
each Weds
Summerheath Hall Hailsham
01323 728332
Eastbourne & District
Osteoporosis Support Group
2nd Tues of each month excl.
Jan, Feb & Aug., 2.30pm,
Victoria Baptist Curch, Eldon
Rd, Ebourne
Tel : 07591637753
Local Clubs & Associations
Eastbourne Model Powerboat
Club www.empbc.org.uk
01323 764220
Eastbourne Photographic
Society
epscameraclub.co.uk
Eastbourne & District Philatelic
Soc.
Meets each Thu at 7.30pm
St John Ambulance Brigade
HQ, Bourne St, Eastbourne.
www.eastbournestampclub.
co.uk
Eastbourne Parkinsons'
Assoc. Meet 4th Tues each
month at Christ the King
Catholic Church, Princes Rd
Tel : 01273 512204
Eastbourne Rotary Club
eastbournerotary.org.uk
Eastbourne Seniors Club
Tel: 01323 728157
eastbourneseniorsclub.org.uk
Eastbourne Seniors Forum
Tel: 01323 656455
esf.online.org
Eastbourne & District Trade
Union Club
48 Seaside, 01323 727703
East Sussex Townswomen's
Guild Tel: 01424 753108 or
01424 213207
Eastbourne and District
Soroptimists (Women’s
Organisation) 2nd and 4th
Monday of the month
01323 769004 sigbi.org.uk
Friends of the Old People
Cafe for over 50s, food,
bingo, outings. Middle Street,
Hastings Tel: 07886 796929.
Friends of the E'bourne
Hospital
Tel: 01323 438236
www.esht.nhs.uk/friends/
eastbourne
The Green Lawn Tennis Club.
68-70 Tower Rd West, St
Leonards. Tennis for all ages.
www.thegreenltc.co.uk or
Phillip on 01424 422025
Hailsham & District
University of the Third Age
U3ASites.org.uk/Hailsham
Hailsham Horticultural Soc.
hailshamhorticulturalsociety.
blogspot.uk
Harbour Friends
Wednesdays at the Sovereign
Harbour Yacht Club
harbourfriend@googlemail.
com
www.harbourfriends.co.uk
Hastings Central
Townswomen's Guild. 4th
Friday of each month
Unitarian Church, South
Terrace, Hastings, 01424
754591
Hastings & E Sussex
Philatelic Society
1st & 3rd Thu of each month
at The John Taplin Centre, St
Leonards. Tony Calton 01424
434496 Chris Dadswell
01424 44477
Hastings Model Railway Club
hastingsmrc.org.uk
01424 754962 or 01424
753684
Hastings and St Leonards
Association of National Trust
Members
Contact: Janet Parr
Telephone: 01424 752935
Hastings & St. Leonards
Country Dance Club
Meets every Tuesday 7.45pm
St. Matthew’s Church Centre
hastingscountrydanceclub.
org.uk
Tel. 01424 753684
Hastings & St. Leonards
Ladies Miniature Golf Club
Tues pm. White Rock Gdns.
Liz 01424 718698
Hastings Rotary Club
hastingsrotary@outlook.com
01424 752630
Hastings Scottish Country
Dance Club
Thursdays, 7.30pm, Arthur
Easton Centre, St Michaels
Hospice.
Hastings & Rother University
of the 3rd Age
Tel : Laura Wright
initialenquiries.hru3a@gmail.
com
01424 719080
Hastings & St Leonards
Angling Association
Tel: 01424 431923
hstlaa.webs.com
Hastings & St Leonards
Royal Air Forces Association
Tel: 01424 430250
rafahastings.co.uk
Hastings & St Leonards
Seniors Forum
01424 424693 hssf.org.uk
Hastings & St.Leonards
Veterans Association (HSVA)
1st Sat each month 10:30
White Rock Hotel 01424
420541
bob.marden@btinternet.com
Hastings WW Social Club
Meet at EHSAA on the
stade Thu eves 8pm, Eunice
Britten, Secretary - 01424
428694
Heathfield & District
Horticultural Society.
heathfieldhorticultural.org.uk
01435 830725
Hooe Open Group (Ladies
Club) Tel Edna Wallis on
01424 842591
Ladies Friendship Club
Meet 1st Wed of the Month
Tel: 01424 848746
Lions Club of Hastings
Tel: 01424 435564
hastingslions.org.uk
Little Common Horticultural
Society Meets 2nd Friday
Each month. Visit: www.lchs.
co.uk
Little Common Morning
Townswomens Guild
4th Thurs each month
Tel 01424 843163
Little Common Village Flower
Club
Meets Community Centre,
2.15pm 4th Fri of the month.
01424 213638
Little Common Bridge Club
Thu afternoon 01424 216746
Little Common Probus Club
Meets 2nd Tuesday each
month. 01424 892428
Old Hastings Club
39a High St, Hastings.
01424 43194
Polegate Painting/Sketching
Group Meets Mon 7pm and
Tues 9.45am Tel: 01323
484568 or 487510
Pett Royal British Legion
Meets at Fairlight Lodge
Hotel, Fairlight 1st Tue each
month at 12noon
Tel: 01424 814866
Polegate Twinning Assoc.
Participate in visits to France
& Germany & other social
events.
Tel : 01323 486921
Rotary Club of Senlac
Meet every Wednesday 7.00
for 7.30 at Cooden Beach
Hotel
Contact 01424 272012
Website www.senlacrotary.org
Rother Valley Design & Fine
art Soc.
Meet every 3rd Monday in the
Month at 2.00pm
01424 425099 or 07737316
183
Rother Seniors Forum
01424 870801
rotherseniorsforum.org.uk
Royal Signals Assoc.
Meet 2nd Thurs each month
8pm at TA centre on Seaside,
Eastbourne. 01424 851701
Royal Voluntary Service:
Isabel Blackman Club,
South Street, St Leonards.
Tel: 01424 426090
Rye & District Day Centre
Tues & Weds each week
01797 226535
Rye & District Lions Club
0845 8332825
Rye Royal British Legion
Tel: 01797 222564
ryebritishlegion.org.uk
Sidley Friendship Club
3rd Monday of each month at
All Saints Church Hall, Sidley.
For over 50s. Tel 01424
730961
Silverhill Townswomens
Guild. 1st Monday of each
month, St Matthews Church
Hall, Silverhill, St Leonards
Tel 01424 436483
Sovereign Polyphony
Eastbourne's female harmony
choir.www.sovereignpolyphony.
com
Sussex Community
Development Association
Isabel Blackman Centre,
Winding Street, Hastings.
Tel: 01424 446428
Sussex Opera and Ballet
Society Tel: 01323 640067
www.sussexoperaandballetsociety.
org.uk

Immaculate 11 acre
garden in Ticehurst
Special Events
including
TULIP
FESTIVAL
Gardens, Café with
Terrace, Gift Shop
and Sculpture & Art
Exhibitions open
from 1st April
Visiting Pashley Manor Gardens
In late April/early May Pashley Manor’s spectacular Tulip
Festival sees this garden, on the border of Sussex and Kent,
carpeted with over 30,000 tulips, creating stunning scenes
for visitors to enjoy. Tulips are followed by over 100 varieties
of roses through June, hundreds of scented lilies, the kitchen
garden showcasing an abundance of produce and a blaze of
colour provided by hundreds of dazzling dahlias, during the
Dahlia Days event in early September.
Complemented by a fantastic café with a beautiful terraced
seating area, exhibitions of sculpture and art and a lovely
gift shop Pashley is a great destination for a day out in 2017.
Open from 1st April to 30th September, Tuesday to Saturday,
Bank Holiday Mondays and Special Event Days from 10am to
5pm (NB closed on Good Friday 14th April).
Tulip Festival - Friday 21 April every day up to and including
Saturday 6 May, 10am - 5pm
Over one hundred varieties of tulip are planted in colour
themed garden ‘rooms’. Yet more tulips are on display as
cut flowers in the Bloms Bulbs marquee. Bloms, winners of
sixty five Chelsea Gold Medals, are on hand throughout the
Festival to share their knowledge of these beautiful bulbs and
to take orders from those inspired by the spectacle.
01580 200888
pashleymanorgardens.com
Gardening tips for mid-late Winter
by Phoenix Gardening
It only seems like yesterday it was Christmas. If you like
a real Christmas tree, one thing to bear in mind is you
can always chop it up as finely as possible and use it
as an ericaceous mulch around plants such as azaleas,
rhododendrons and camellias. Let’s start with the veg
patch, apply manures where necessary, you can plant
onion sets and shallots, sow early crops under some
fleece to give them some protection, if you have cloches
these are good for warming up the soil at the same time
as protecting plants. ‘Chit’ seed potatoes.
We can sow hardy annuals, in milder areas these should
be fine in situ in colder areas you might need to keep
one eye on the weather and protect them a little, or
start them off indoors. Sow sweet peas, Feed and mulch
beds. Plant summer bulbs, buy seeds and bulbs if you
haven’t already done so. As temperatures start to rise
keep an eye out for pests and diseases as these can
multiply with the temperatures.
Moving into mid spring, once the potatoes have ‘chitted’
sufficiently and the soil is a little warmer we can
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time to pick them out and pot them up. If you have a
pond now is a good time to plant aquatics before growth
is advanced. If you have a greenhouse or a free window
sill in the conservatory try taking some leaf cuttings of
streptocarpus or Begonias. It’s a good way of increasing
your stock.
Want strawberries and ice cream for summer? plant
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Sussex Housing & Care
HELPING PEOPLE LIVE LATER LIFE TO THE FULL
Sussex Housing & Care is a not
for profit Housing Association
providing high quality, affordable
housing, support and care
services for older people in
Sussex.
The organisation was formed
in 1946 by a group of local
Seaford residents working in
senior positions within health
and housing, with a commitment
to providing high quality
accommodation and services
to older people across Sussex.
This vision remains to this day
with Sussex Housing & Care’s 4
care homes and 25 sheltered,
retirement and independent
living schemes across Sussex,
providing accommodation to over
800 residents.
New at the top
Sussex Housing & Care have
recently appointed a new all
women senior management
team headed up by Tracy Evans
as Chief Executive. Tracy has
over 30 years of housing and
regulatory experience. Joining
her are Sarah Roebuck as Finance
Director who has held a number
of senior posts; including
healthcare, education, banking
and social housing. New Director
of Housing and Care, Amanda
Hodge, completes the team at the
end of February. Amanda joins
the organisation from Wealden
District Council, and has nearly
30 years housing experience
including the development of new
retirement living and extra care
accommodation.
Tracy says;
“I am delighted to have been
appointed as Sussex Housing &
Care’s Chief Executive. It is a
privilege to lead the organisation
and build on its successes including
the recent ‘Good’ ratings of our
care homes by the Care Quality
Commission (CQC). We are
looking forward to working with our
residents, our staff, our board and
L to R Amanda Hodge, Tracy Evans and Sarah Roebuck at Cheneys Lodge, Seaford
all our stakeholders in Sussex to
provide high quality services to our
current and future residents. Our
organisational focus is on older
people’s services in Sussex, and we
are well placed to build on the 70
years of success already achieved
by Sussex Housing & Care.”
CQC rated ‘Good’ all round
The organisation were pleased to
announce that all 4 residential
care homes have all been rated
as ‘Good’ by the Care Quality
Commission (CQC), a much
coveted standard in the care sector.
The homes based in Haywards
Heath (Oakwoood Court), Battle
(Saxonwood), Bexhill on Sea
(Ardath) and Crowborough
(Woodlands) received glowing
feedback from not only CQC
Inspectors but friends, relatives
and the residents themselves.
Care staff and management
were praised for their caring,
professional yet friendly
approach and for taking time to
communicate with the residents
at all times. This was particularly
evident at Oakwood Court care
SHC care homes managers and staff at Oakwood Court care home, Haywards Heath
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home in Haywards Heath, the
report found;
“There was a friendly, warm and
comfortable atmosphere and people
were cared for by staff that were kind
and caring” (Oakwood Court report
2016, www.cqc.org.uk)
Sussex Housing & Care strive
to deliver the highest quality,
person centred care tailored to
the needs of the individual. An
informal and family-like culture
is promoted in all 4 of the
organisations residential care
settings, so residents are made
to feel at home and comfortable.
Daily activities are planned to
maintain their physical and
mental wellbeing as well as
encourage social inclusion.
For full details of Sussex Housing
& Care’s residential care homes
and to make an enquiry, please
call 01323 875240 or visit the
website at www.sussexhousing.
org.uk/residential
Community centred sheltered
schemes
Sussex Housing & Care also
provide sheltered, retirement
and independent housing for
older people across Sussex;
with rented and leasehold
properties situated in the Rother,
Wealden, Lewes and Brighton
regions. These properties offer
Residents at Oakwood Court care home, Haywards Heath enjoy a ‘Pink Day’
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quality accommodation, Scheme
Manager support, communal
lounges and gardens, laundry
facilities and on site hair dressing
salons. A lot of schemes are
grouped into small communities,
adjacent to our care homes or
near the local town or village
which allows residents to remain
connected with surrounding
neighbourhoods. Scheme
Managers also organise regular
coffee mornings as well as other
social activities for the residents;
such as wine tasting, writing
circles and film nights.
Features and facilities vary from
scheme to scheme to suit the
differing needs of residents;
applications are subject to
meeting certain eligibility criteria.
For full details of our schemes
and to make an enquiry, please
call on 01323 875240 or check
the website at :
www.sussexhousing.org.uk/properties
Cheneys Lodge, Seaford, rented and leasehold scheme.
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Creative Writing Corner
"When is a cheat not a cheat"
by AJ Hudson
Gloria sat resting on the sofa, a well-earned rest was in order
after the long slog of hoovering and polishing the house into
pristine condition.
Kate had asked her mother to come over to help clean the
house whilst she busied herself with tonight’s ‘meeting’ as Joe
had put it! Well it was Joe’s boss who had asked to come over
for dinner this evening actually. Joe had worked hard in the
accounts department for 4 years now and hopefully a promotion
was on the cards. There was a higher grade job up for grabs and
Joe wanted the job. “Well, there’s nothing concrete” Joe told his
wife.
Gloria had a few unvoiced misgivings “It could be bad news as
well as good.” she worried to herself.
“Dough Balls are ready to go into the oven later. Oh mum!
I’m so worried as to why Mr Blake wants to come over tonight!”
Kate’s nervous voice called from the kitchen. “I do wish Joe
would ring, he said he would if he heard anything. I’m a bag of
nerves and I feel so sick!” Kate said.
“I’m sure it will be fine, dear. Now deep breaths, worrying won’t
make a jot of difference will it? Now get on and make those
meringues” Gloria said as she tried to reassure her daughter.
“Yes, you’re right.” She agreed.
“Eggs whisked and sugar folded – do it right and you won’t be
scolded.” Kate recited the words her mother had taught her all
those years ago.
“Have you got the flour etc. ready for the pastry for the ‘Boeuf
Wellington’? I’ll rub it in for you if you like! Gloria offered. “The
pastry is all ready and waiting in the fridge.” Kate said. Gloria
opened the fridge door and saw the pre-made packet of pastry.
“You’ve got shop bought, Kate!” “Mum, its 2017, shop bought is
fine, the Beef is shop bought too. I didn’t have to go to the farm
and walk it home on a lead, you know!” Kate laughed. “The eggs
are shop bought too and the sugar and the….” “Ok, I get the
picture!” Gloria felt defeated. “Mum, I know you have taught me
to do things properly but once in a while it’s ok to cheat. Besides,
I’m so flustered, I can’t be messing about with ingredients.
Anyway, I will have made the pastry.” Gloria raised an eyebrow
“Well I will have rolled it out and cooked it!” They laughed.
Just then Joe opened the front door. “Hi Kate! Hi mum! The
boss is bringing the Champers later!” “The Champers?” Kate
questioned. “Oh Yes, I’m sorry I couldn’t phone, I got caught up
with Blakesy” Joe said excitedly as he added, “because! I’ve got
the job!” “You what!” Kate and Gloria said in unison. “What are
you like? You could have rung on your way home!” Kate said.
She didn’t know whether to laugh or cry, instead she threw up
“And, by the way I’m expecting a baby!” She announced.
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A CHANGE WILL DO YOU GOOD by Michele Duke
I had such a great reaction to
my last article. So many women
contacted me and came to see
me. Many of them said, “I’ve
been reading your column
for ages but I was always too
shy and afraid to contact you
before. I’m so glad I plucked
up the courage this time.” I
think it was the promise of the
magic new skincare device that
did it! Thank you to all of you
who did overcome that fear –
it’s been great fun getting to
know you and I’m delighted
to be meeting many of you
at my various events. Those
who have been trialling or
have purchased the Arbonne
Genius Ultra are already seeing
amazing results and realise it
was worth making that leap of
faith.
So let’s talk about courage.
Yes, I know this is a fashion
and beauty page, but I believe
overcoming our fears and
inhibitions is key to making
decisions about how we present
ourselves to the world. It’s so
easy to “play it safe” and do
what you’ve always done. The
same hair colour and style.
Always a trouser and top outfit.
A favourite cardigan is always
the first choice. Perhaps you’re
still wearing the same makeup
you did in your twenties. Or
you tell yourself that using
the same old skin care is fine,
despite the fact that it’s doing
nothing for your wrinkles.
Making changes is hard. Our
brains don’t like it so we shy
away and retreat back to the
familiar. But change is what
keeps us youthful and vibrant.
Change stimulates our senses
and invigorates our minds. With
spring just around the corner,
now is a great time to consider
what you could do differently.
How about a lovely new coat?
Something that makes you feel
glamorous and sprightly every
time you step out of the house.
Maybe it’s time to update your
accessories. A new necklace
or earrings or a watch for the
men. How about a new hair
style – try going to a different
stylist and ask their advice.
And, of course, a makeover
to show you how to use the
latest natural make-up to look
fabulous every day. Nothing
rings the changes like a bright
new lipstick.
Research shows that changing
our habits and stepping out
of our “comfort zone” causes
changes in the brain. Our
brains are able to actually
“rewire” and start building new
connections which is why, when
we start something new it feels
very uncomfortable but after a
few times it gets easier until
eventually it becomes a habit.
That old adage “you can’t
teach an old dog new tricks”
may be true for dogs but it
certainly isn’t true for people.
Which is why the lovely ladies
who overcame their inhibitions
and came along to my events
for over 50’s are finding they
can wear different colours and
styles and that the new antiageing
skin treatments do work
for them. Why not make up
your mind to take a small step
to changing your old habits?
Let me show you how.
xxx
I am Michèle Duke and I
help women look and feel
fabulous. Come along to one
of my make-up or skin care
workshops or a personal
styling session to learn how
to look your best. They’re
free, informal and lots of fun.
Call me on 07801 621310 for
more details. Check out my
website at www.micheleduke.
co.uk for more tips and ideas.
Are you a budding Entrepreneur?
Would you like to join our team of
independent beauty and wellness
consultants? No experience
necessary. Come along to the
White Rock Hotel, Hastings on the
6th April at 8pm to find out more.
Call Michèle on 07801 621310 for
more details.
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SCENIC SUSSEX
Another cracking batch of photos this month, all featuring the sun fairly low in the sky,
whether setting or rising. In the background is a snap I took on Hastings Pier in February, the
sunsets really are spectacular along the East Sussex coastline during winter.
I hope you'll all keep taking great pictures this spring and sending them to me at:
jason@goldentimes.co.uk.
"Balmy winters day" at Issenhurst
by Paul Stevens.
Sunrise at Beachy Head
by Ashley Hemsley
Twilight at Bexhill on Sea
by Gareth Davies.
Sunset over St Leonards Beach
By Amelia Hilsdon.
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For over 15 years I have been involved
in running a group activity. The first
was 'The Academy Photographic Group'
based in Erith, Kent. The second is
'Camera 1066 Club' based in Rye East
Sussex. The successful formula used
for both clubs is that an activity occurs
at each meeting. (The reason for going.)
The activities vary. (Retains Interest.) At
Rye, we hold one club room meeting
and one location meeting each month.
This keeps costs down to one room
hire fee per month. These costs can be
covered by membership fees.
Each of my photographic groups has
been self-funding, and as each group
became established; it has attracted
external funding. To obtain external
funding the group needs to present
a set of profitable accounts, to show
that it is viable. Also it has to be nonpolitical,
non religious and not run
for profit. (The organiser receives no
payment.) Importantly; the group will
be a benefit to the community. i.e.
People will meet like minded people to
share their interest. They can also learn
something. (This attracts educational
funding, because it is seen as a benefit
to the individual.) The club room
meeting also allows the success of the
last location meeting to be discussed
and to decide where the next location
RUNNING A GROUP ACTIVITY by John Wylie
meeting to be. The location visits
consist of a wander around a place
of interest, and the members taking
photographs using various makes of
cameras. It is then followed by visiting
the nearby café or pub, and enjoying a
drink, a cake, and everybody having a
good natter; showing photographs etc.,
which can run late into the afternoon!
(This is the important social side of
the group when everybody gets to know
each other.)
To attract members free advertising is
needed, this can be articles in the local
Photograph by John Wylie
paper, magazines, and word of mouth.
Facebook (Camera1066club) and a
website (camera1066clubryeuk.btck.
co.uk/) is a must. The club will also need
to put a constitution together, stating
the clubs aims and objectives, and the
role of each committee member.
The U3A is a good source of finding like
minded people and they will also help
you to form a group from its members.
Importantly; if it is arranged through
the U3A, the new group will have public
liability insurance from the start. It is
only when the group becomes bigger
that room hire becomes financially
viable.
I was lucky when we moved to Rye;
because having a proven history of
running a successful group, I was able
to start the 'Camera 1066 Club' having
been granted independent funding.
Finally, it is important to have a club
name that can be registered online,
obtain an email and website address,
Facebook page etc., to publicise the
group. Remember; the group should be
fun... it keeps members!
John Wylie is a retired professional photographer,
who also lectured at various universities etc for
over 30 years on both photography and model
making . John runs 'Camera 1066 club' which is
now in its 4th year.
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Event Listings
Charity Boot Fair
17th Apr, 7am-2pm
Jempsons Superstore,
Peasmarsh.
Free admission and
parking for visitors,
raising money for Rye
Bonfire Society.
Deanland Traditional
Jazz Club Jazz Night
18th Apr, from 7pm
Inn on the Park,
Deanland Rd, BN27 3RN
Featuring Andy Woon
& his vintage 5. Free
parking, dance floor,
raffle, brolly parade,
guest ales, light meals,
admission £10
01825 872406
Liane Carroll and
Mike Hatchard
23rd Apr, 11a.m.
St Mary in the Castle,
Hastings. A morning
of jazz classics from
Hastings two eminent
musicians. £10 in
advance from St Mary's
Cafe. Tel 01424442601
Hastings & Rother
Gay Helpline Over
50’s Meet.
27th Apr 2.30pm to
4.30pm
Meet in the private cafe
at Southwater Area
Community Centre
Stainsby Street, St.
Leonards on Sea.
New Members Welcome.
Tel 07941 014 013
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Streets of Battle
29th Apr, Midday-4pm
Top quality street arts
come to Battle with odd,
intriguing and hilarious
performances around
town. All for free.
Ancient Crafts Festival
30th April – 1st May
Michelham Priory, Upper
Dicker, Hailsham.
Brief details: Hands-on
activities for all the family
from flint knapping to
early weaving
www.sussexpast.co.uk
Jack in the Green
Festival
28th Apr-1st May
Hastings Old Town.
A celebration of Morris
dancing and traditional
merriment. Live music,
refreshments and much
more, for full details,
visit:
hastingsjitg.co.uk
Magnificent Motors at
Western Lawns
29th-30th Apr.
Western Lawns,
Eastbourne.
The biggest, free
motoring spectacular on
the south coast. Over
600 vintage and classic
cars, motorbikes, buses,
steam traction engines
and military vehicles.
Plus live entertainment,
fairground rides and
drive in movie night.
Spring Garden
and Leisure Show
Sun 30th Apr & Mon 1st May
South of England Showground,
Ardingly RH17 6TL
Join us for a day of family fun
and say ‘hello’ to spring this may
bank holiday weekend. Reconnect
with the great outdoors with lots
of interactive entertainment,
gardening advice & plants to buy,
animals to meet and heaps of
shopping, food & drink to enjoy.
Adults £10 seniors/students £8;
children under 16 free with a
paying adult.
01444 892700
www.seas.org.uk/Spring-show
Sea Bream with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce - Recipe by Faz Razeen
Seabream is also known as
Orata, Dorada and Dorade
Royale. There are several fish
that come under the title of
'Bream' but the Mediterranean
gilt-head Bream is without
question the tastiest. They have
a succulent, white flesh that is
ideal for grilling, baking and
frying either whole or as fillets.
Ingredients:
2 Seabream (350-500g)
2 tbsps. unsalted Butter
8 medium size potatoes
400 Frozen French beans
4-5 garlic cloves
Salt and black pepper
Small packet of fresh Rosemary
Ingredients for Garlic Butter Sauce
4 cloves garlic, crushed
60g (2oz) unsalted butter
Juice of 1 lemon
Method
Prepare fish by cutting fins and remove scales by
scraping with a sharp knife, clean the fish under
running cold water. Slash the seabream diagonally
to allow the garlic and seasoning to infuse it.
Put a generous amount of the rosemary into
the pockets, heat two
tablespoonsful of butter in a
frying over a medium-high heat
Season the fish on both sides
with salt, freshly ground black
pepper and sprinkle lemon
juice.
Fry the fish for 5 minutes each
side on medium heat until the
skin is crisp and golden-brown.
Cook the potatoes in salted
water until just tender, in the meantime boil the
French beans for approx. 6 minutes until cooked
almost al dente. Drain each and keep ready to add
to the fried garlic pan.
Gently fry the garlic with butter in a frying pan
until softened, then add the potatoes and the
French beans to the fried garlic frying pan and
season with black pepper and salt, cook for further
3 minutes.
Method for Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce.
In a small saucepan, gently melt the butter. When
it starts, sizzling add the crushed garlic and let it
sizzle for a minute or two, allowing the garlic to
infuse the butter. Lower the heat to the minimum
setting, add the lemon juice, stir and let it heat
through.
Drizzle over the Seabream before serving.
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with
MIKE RAXWORTHY
I thought this month I’d look at our local theatres - The
White Rock in Hastings especially are providing (with the
help of promoters and bands) a great selection of local
talent, original artists and a percentage of tribute acts.
Playing live on Monday March 27th is Georgie Fame. If
you’ve never been to one of his concerts please give it a
try - he’s a legend with a string of hits. He’ll most probably
be performing with his sons, one on drums and the other on
guitar. George will be on his much-loved Hammond Organ
on which he with expertly plays the bass lines with his feet! It’ll
be a very special intimate evening and you’ll be treated
MIKE to not only RAXWORTHY
a host of his hits but personal stories about his
incredible career. Well worth a night out!
Still at the White Rock, on Sunday 2nd April, everyone can
enjoy The 18th Beatles Day! It’s in aid of Macmillan Cancer
Support and has raised thousands of pounds over the years.
Starting at 11am and running for approx 12 hours, you can
plan your visit with the help of an excellent programme.
There’s no set seating, you’re free to come and go as
you please enjoying the various bars and the restaurant.
This year the event is celebrating 50 years of Sgt.Peppers
Lonely Hearts with Club Band, and features 97 acts with over 500
performers, on 3 different stages. Tickets are excellent value
MIKE RAXWORTHY
at £15 (children under 14: £7.50) but if you go as a family
you’ll make a good saving on booking 4 tickets at once.
It’s a musical Beatles marathon - but it’s for a great cause
and remember - everyone involved is performing for free,
so please support it if you can - you’ll love it!
Also coming up at the White Rock on June 15th is ‘From the
Jam and Secret Affair” billed as a Mod Special. Last year
at Chidfest our band, Soul X Press, supported From the
Jam, and even with a replacement for Paul Weller they were
brilliant - good to hear those classic jam hits from the guys
that originally played on them!
St Mary in the Castle on Hastings Seafront continues with
a strong programme of concerts and events. On Thursday
23rd March and Friday 24th March they present 400 East
Sussex Music students from Hastings & Rother Area Music
Centre performing two celebration concerts.
Spring Concert 1 will include nearly 150 musicians and
singers and will feature the Hastings & Rother Area Youth
Wind Orchestra, Jazz & Blues Band, Youth Singers, Wind
Band, Percussion Ensemble and the Hastings & Rother Area
Music Centre’s Samba Band. Spring Concert 2 will include
nearly 200 musicians and will feature Hastings Area Youth
Guitar Orchestra, Gold Violin Ensembles, Recorder Consort,
Vivaldi String Orchestra and the Hastings & Rother Area
Youth Symphony Orchestra. Tickets £9, Concessions £6.
If that wasn’t something completely different, how about a
‘Musical’? On Thursday 6th, Friday 7th and Saturday 8th April
2017 - Renaissance Theatre will be performing the wonderful
classic Rodgers and Hammerstien's musical SOUTH PACIFIC!
Doors open at 7:00pm for a 7:30pm start. All proceeds go to
St Michaels Hospice, and tickets will be available at Hastings
Tourist Information Centre from March 1st.
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SYMPHONIC SUMMER
Thursday 1 June, 7.30pm
De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill
ROSSINI La Scala di Seta Overture
FAURÉ Pavane
TCHAIKOVSKY Piano Concerto No.1
DVOŘÁK Symphony No.8
Conductor Brian Wright
Soloist Winner of the Hastings
Piano Competition 2017
Book Online: dlwp.com
Box Office: 01424 229 111
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