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Hello & 

Welcome 

Hello and welcome to the July/August edition of 

Golden Times which means it’s finally summertime. As 

ever we’ve put together a magazine packed with local 

information to ensure you’re kept informed about all 

of the exciting and interesting things to see and do in 

the local area. 

On the cover this month we’ve gone for something 

a little different and featured a delicious summer 

cocktail rather than our usual, scenic image. Turn to 

page 30 for a few cocktail recipes to get your summer 

soirees sizzling! 

Summer is always an action-packed season in East 

Sussex, and this year we’ve got a number of carnivals 

and festivals, fayres and fetes to bring colour and 

excitement to many of our towns. We also have the 

fantastic Eastbourne Airshow and Hastings Pirate Day 

providing spectacular free days out by the sea. 

As well as these showpiece events, you’ll find much, 

much more to get you out and about in these pages! 

I hope you enjoy the magazine and have a great 

summer. 

Jason 

4 GOLDEN TIMES MAGAZINE JULY/AUGUST 2019

CONTENTS 

JULY EVENT LISTINGS 

CHICKEN PARMIGIANA - RECIPE FROM FAZ RAZEEN 

SCENIC SUSSEX 

60 REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL - WITH MICHELE DUKE 

GARDENING TIPS FROM PHOENIX GARDENING 

GLADYS GALLIVANTS - THE ISLE OF WIGHT 

5 MINUTES WITH LJ EDWARDS 

PLEASE TAKE A SEAT - LIZ JEFFRIES 

HOLD YOUR SHED UP HIGH - TRICIAS COLUMN 

AUGUST EVENT LISTINGS 

SUMMER COCKTAILS 

LOCAL CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS 

WALKING FOR WELLNESS - LOCAL ACTIVITY GUIDE 

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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. 


July 

LOCAL EVENTS 

KITCHEN GARDEN WEEK 

2nd July daily until 7th July 

Pashley Manor Gardens, Ticehurst. 

10am to 5pm. Admission £11.00 

Kitchen gardener on hand to answer 

questions; garden produce menu in 

the café. Gift Shop and Plant Sales. 

www.pashleymanorgardens.com or call 

01580 200888 for more information 

RYE HARBOUR’S SPECIAL FLOWERS 

6th July, 9am to 12.00pm 

Rye Harbour Nature Reserve 

Rye Harbour Village Car Park 

Harbour Road Rye 

Take a closer look at the nature 

reserve’s flowering plants, finding 

rarities like marsh helleborine, least 

lettuce, stinking hawksbeard and 

sea heath, and looking at the special 

flowers of the shingle, such as sea pea, 

sea kale, and red hempnettle. 

Tel: 07884 494982 

ANTIQUES ROADSHOW 

9th July 9:30am – 5pm 

Battle Abbey Battle. 

BBC One’s Antiques Roadshow will be 

filming at Battle Abbey, East Sussex 

on Tuesday 9 July. It is FREE entry and 

NO tickets are required. Fiona Bruce 

and the team of Antiques Roadshow 

experts will be waiting to welcome 

you, so dust off your family heirlooms 

and bring them along for free advice 

and valuations. 

EXHIBITION OF THE HASTINGS 

EMBROIDERY 

13th & 14th July 

St Margarets Terrace, Rye 

A unique opportunity to view the 

historic Hastings Embroidery, out of 

storage after decades. 

The embroidery rivals the Bayeux 

Tapestry in scale, depicting major 

events in British history from 1066 to 

1966 and consists of 27 panels. 

It will be accompanied by a unique, 

specially commissioned pop-up 

installation piece by artist and director 

Tim Hopkins. 

BEXHILL 60S REVOLUTION 

13th July 10am – 6pm 

A huge, town-wide, free festival 

celebrating the decade that changed 

history. Featuring the fashion, the 

music, the dances, the vehicles and 

above all the social history that made 

the sixties so special. 

www.bexhill60srevolution.com 

HASTINGS PIRATE DAY 2019 

14th July, East Beach St, Hastings 

After seven years, Hastings is still the 

Pirate Capital of the World and this 

year an attempt will be made to build 

the largest human image of a boat 

- or in the case of Hastings - a pirate 

ship.6,000 people needed to capture 

the record, currently held by the UAE. 

BATTLE SCARECROW FESTIVAL 

19th Jul to 4th Aug 

The theme of the 11th annual 

Scarecrow Competition is SHOWTIME! 

The world of theatre and musicals. 

Follow the scarecrow trail around town 

then cast your vote for your favourite 

scarecrow. 

EASTBOURNE FOOD & ARTS 

FESTIVAL 

20th July 10am – 6pm 

Little Chelsea, Grove Road, South 

Street, Eastbourne. 

Visit Eastbourne’s first Food & Arts 

Festival with Food stalls, free children’s 

activities, entertainment & live music 

BLUEBELL RIDGE SUMMER FAIR 

21st Jul 11am to 2pm 

Bluebell Ridge CRC, Chowns Hill 

Hastings, East Sussex. 

Help local animals in need by coming 

along to our Summer Fair - we rely on 

funds raised locally and the generosity 

of our supporters. 

Face painting, children’s games, pet 

items, raffle, tombola, refreshments 

and much more. 

NATIONAL TRUST SEVEN SISTERS 

ARCHAEOLOGY WALK 

25th July 11am – 1:30pm 

Birling Gap and Seven Sisters 

BN20 0AB Eastbourne, East Sussex 

This tour will give an overview of 

beach archaeology that can be seen 

from Below Belle Tout hill and from 

the lookout. The walk involves walking 

on the beach and a part between the 

rockpools so please check with us if 

you have any queries about suitable 

attire and mobility necessary to join 

the walk. £4 call 0344 249 1895 to 

book. 

BEXHILL MOTOFEST 

28th July 9am - 6pm 

Lots going on for all ages so bring the 

family and enjoy the day. A familyfriendly 

festival of motorcycles and 

music with a stunt show and market 

place. 

www.bexhillmotofest.com 

BRASS BAND PERFORMANCE 

28th July 2pm - 4.30pm 

Alexandra Park, St Helen’s Rd, 

Hastings 

Sussex Brass perform on the 

Bandstand near the café. 


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RECIPE 

EASY CHICKEN PARMIGIANA 

by Faz Razeen 

Chicken Parmigiana, is a 20th-Century Italian dish consisting of breaded chicken breast covered in tomato sauce, mozzarella 

and parmesan. It has been speculated that the dish is based on a combination of the Italian melanzane alla Parmigiana, a dish 

using breaded aubergine slices instead of chicken with a cotoletta. The word cotoletta is an Italian word for a breaded veal cutlet. 

Various breaded meat dishes prepared in Latin America were inspired by the cotoletta and are known as milanesa. 

INGREDIENTS : 

Serves 2-3 

2 Chicken breasts 

2 Garlic cloves, finely crushed 

½ cup of Bread crumbs 

Handful of grated Parmesan cheese 

Handful of chopped fresh Parsley 

1 egg, beaten 

1-2 tablespoons Olive oil 

350g passata 

2oz (½ cup) sliced Mozzarella cheese 

METHOD : 

Preheat oven to 180 C / Gas 4 

Rub the chicken breasts with crushed 

garlic and salt and pepper, flatten with 

a mallet or back of a knife, cover and 

refrigerate for 2 hours in advance. 

In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs, 

parmesan cheese and parsley, mix well. 

Dip chicken breasts in beaten egg and 

coat with bread crumb mixture. 

Lightly grease a baking dish/tray. Place 

the coated chicken in a baking dish/tray 

and bake the chicken breasts in the oven 

for 40 minutes, or until chicken is forktender 

and juices run clear. 

Pour ½ of the passata into a baking dish/ 

tray. Place chicken over the sauce, and 

cover over with remaining sauce. 

Sprinkle with parmesan cheese to taste 

and place sliced mozzarella on top. 

Return to the preheated oven for 20 

minutes. 

Serve with spaghetti or alternatively with 

vegetables if you prefer. 


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SCENIC SUSSEX 

Scenic Sussex is our chance to show off how talented the rearders of Golden Times are by publishing 

some of their photography. If you’ve taken a snap you’re proud of and would like to see it printed in the 

magazine, please email it to me at jason@goldentimes.co.uk - Jason 

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1. This delightful photograph of a 

sunset over Cooden Beach was sent 

in by Sue Skilton. 

2. The sepia tint gives a lovely 

vintage feel to this image of 

Northiam Village pump from John 

Shipp. 

3. Sue Skilton also sent us 

this rainbow of sports cars from 

Eastbourne’s ‘Magnificent Motors’ 

event. 

4. Another one from John Shipp, a 

striking shot of a steam train leaving 

Northiam. 

5. This image of a well weathered 

boat sitting on the shore at St 

Leonards comes from Pete Hart. 

6. This is one of my own photos, 

taken during a very enjoyable walk 

along the clifftops at Pett. 

7. Lastly, from Ms F Sheehan is a 

photograph of some quite unusual 

and eyecatching foliage spotted in 

Alexandra Park, Hastings. 


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Most people are aware of the importance 

of making a Will, ensuring their assets 

pass in accordance with their wishes on 

their death. Far fewer people, however, 

recognise the need to protect those 

very same assets during their lifetime. If 

a vulnerable person were to lose their 

mental capacity for any reason – whether 

suddenly, such as through a stroke, or 

gradually, such as through Dementia – 

their assets could be in danger. At best, 

their family would need to fund court 

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assets could be misappropriated by 

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The safest, cheapest and easiest way 

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their behalf if they are unable to. There 

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Financial Affairs, and Health & Welfare. 

The critical aspect of drawing up an 

LPA is that the donor must have the 

necessary mental capacity to understand 

the nature and purpose of the document. 

It is therefore imperative that an LPA is 

drawn up before it is too late. If a person 

was to suddenly lose their faculties as a 

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to them. An already difficult time for 

the family can therefore be made 

immeasurably worse, and months of 

uncertainty can follow. An LPA is by its 

nature a precautionary document and 

could be viewed as almost akin to an 

insurance policy that everyone should 

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LPAs can appoint up to four attorneys, 

and allow for replacements to be named 

if any are unable to act in the future. 

Before it can be used, any LPA needs 

to be registered with the Office of the 

Public Guardian. This is a public body 

which oversees the work of all attorneys 

and ensures a further level of protection 

for the donor. Although it does not need 

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an LPA should be registered as soon as it 

is created, so that it is ready as soon as it 

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LPAs are not just useful because of future 

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60 REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL 

BY MICHELE DUKE 

I’m writing this in the car speeding 

along the motorway between 

Bologna and Florence. Isn’t 

technology a great thing? The 

reason for our trip to Florence? 

My 60th birthday is here at last. 

It’s been looming for a few months 

and now there’s no avoiding it. And 

guess what. I’m actually looking 

forward to it. 

I decided to hit 60 at full tilt. A big 

pre-birthday weekend with three 

full days of partying kicked it off 

and now a lovely holiday in Italy. 

I’m feeling very positive about the 

next phase of my life and thought 

I’d share my 60 reasons to be 

cheerful when hitting 60. 

1. Being born at the right time. 

We are the generation benefiting 

from the amazing economic growth 

of the past 50 years. The housing 

boom and private pensions means 

we are generally better off than 

previous or future generations. 

Now I’m spending it as quickly as 

possible. (Did I mention I’m on my 

way to Florence?) 

2. If you can avoid the obesity 

epidemic and ebola, our life 

expectancy is decades longer than 

when I was born. We have better 

health, better medicine and better 

skincare than ever before. We 

know how to keep ourselves fit and 

healthy long into old age. And the 

advances in cosmetics offer us the 

elixir of youth. I shall be very cross 

if I don’t hit 100. And look 60! 

3. We had the best music in our 

teens and early twenties. Growing 

up with glam rock, punk, and rock 

music gave us the amazing Bowie, 

The Who, Blondie, The Clash. Who 

would have thought we’d still be 

warbling “hope I die before I get 

old’. The golden age of pop keeps 

us dancing on arthritic knees. And 

we don’t have to pretend to enjoy 

horrible, misogynistic, violent (c)rap 

that passes for music today. 

4. We’ve read all the classics. 

Dickens, Shakespeare, Austen. Did 

that at school. Now we can read 

trashy novels that we forget the 

minute they’re finished. 

5. Being a grandparent. Watching 

my babies become beautiful, 

kind, loving adults was the best 

experience ever. Until my grandson 

was laid in my arms. Who ever 

knew a single heart could contain 

so much love. 

6. Flexibility. The wisdom we gain 

over the years allows us to accept 

that sometimes we bite off more 

than we can chew. Being able to 

change our minds without any loss 

of face is a skill that develops along 

with our wrinkles. Which is why 

I’ve decided that 6 reasons to be 

cheerful is actually quite enough. 

(And we’re almost at the end of the 

journey!) 

Happy birthday to me and 

everyone else who is celebrating 

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KITCHEN GARDEN WEEK 

 

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DAHLIA DAYS 

 

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GARDENING TIPS: MID TO LATE SUMMER 

by Phoenix Gardening 

HIGH SUMMER AT PASHLEY MANOR GARDENS 

Gardeners love to eat what they grow and since in July an 

abundance of produce is ready to enjoy, after all the planning, 

planting and hard work, what better time to dedicate a week to 

the Kitchen Garden. 

During the six days of the Kitchen Garden Week there will be 

the chance to talk to the Kitchen Gardener and ask questions 

and advice, as well 

as a focus on how 

the produce from 

the garden is used 

in the café menus; 

plus there will be 

local honey and 

homemade chutney 

on sale in the Gift 

Shop. 

Then, August Bank Holiday weekend will once again see the 

return of the Sussex Guild Craft Show to Pashley Manor - a 

fantastic selection of high quality crafts and the summer borders 

in full bloom combine to make this an ideal time to visit the 

garden. 

Throughout July and August there are also lots of gorgeous 

lilies and the herbaceous borders are in full bloom. From late 

August onwards thousands of dazzling dahlias come into flower 

ready for our ‘Dahlia Days’ event, which runs from 4th to 14th 

September. During ‘Dahlia Days’ Bloms Bulbs will be on site 

with a cut dahlia display, giving advice and taking orders. 

Well finally we’ve had some rain, I would say in most cases 

it’s been welcomed, but in a few perhaps there’s been a little 

too much. It’s important to remember that it’s not just the sun 

that can dry the ground up, a fresh breeze will soon dry out 

exposed roots and dry the top of the soil faster than you’d 

think. That’s why it’s important when you have to water to give 

plants a good soaking. 

Mid-summer perhaps a little ironically once the weather gets 

better it’s a time to get out there. Mid-Summer though is a 

time for enjoying the garden, most things have either been 

planted or sown. So the attention moves to weeding and 

watering, keeping a wary eye out for pests and of course that 

favourite pastime regular deadheading, it helps to keep the 

garden looking tidy and also benefits the plants keeping them 

flowering and healthy. 

There’s still some planting and sowing in the veg garden 

though, you can plant out late cauliflowers, winter cabbages 

and leeks. 

Lift shallots if they’ve finished growing and let them dry off and 

make successional sowings of lettuces and carrots. Continue to 

thin out vegetables sown earlier before they get large enough 

to compete with each other. 

Late Summer – is still a time of keeping things tidy and on top 

of weeds. Watering when necessary before plants get stressed. 

If it looks to be a dry summer leave the lawn a little longer 

between cuts. It’s always worth considering adding a water butt 

or an extra one to harvest the rain when it comes. 

Clip Hornbeam, beech, Holly and yew hedges, most 

evergreens in fact. If you grow cordon or espalier apples it’s 

time to give them a summer prune. Rambling roses should be 

pruned now too. Birds can be a nuisance for top fruit especially 

cherries, try and net them if you can. This is where the smaller 

varieties come into their own. Keep an eye on outdoor 

tomatoes water and feed them regularly. 

It also a time of year to take semi-ripe cuttings and start 

planting those spring flowering bulbs. 

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GLADYS GALLIVANTS: 

THE ISLE OF WIGHT - NEARLY MISSED 

“I have booked your ferry from 

Portsmouth to Isle of Wight,” the South 

African agent said, “but you will have to 

arrange your own bus trip from Victoria 

Station to Portsmouth when you get to 

London.” 

Sounded fair and I had a few other 

bookings to make when I did arrive. 

Before the internet that was the way to 

make arrangements. 

I purchased a ten day bus trip to Devon 

and Cornwall along with a three day 

tour to Stratford on Avon – with a 

Shakespeare play included. As always 

when travelling to the UK I would 

consider that this might be my last 

opportunity to see the country! 

Through an influential friend who was a 

patron of the arts in London, I had twelve 

theatre shows booked for the ten days 

in the city which included two Saturday 

matinees –‘ Mouse Trap’ and ‘The King 

and I’ with Yul Brynner performing his 

Siamese King. That was a wonderful 

experience. 

But I digress, paramount was the bus to 

Portsmouth to coincide with the ferry 

departure as I had an invitation to spend 

five days with friends on the Isle of 

Wight. 

Sorted – or so I thought. With my 

small travelling bag and ticket in 

hand, I queued on the appointed 

day at the extremely busy but well 

organised Victoria Bus Station. When 

the Portsmouth bus arrived, I put my 

luggage in the hold and climbed aboard. 

The tickets were checked after we had 

taken our seats and when the supervisor 

had finished, he singled me out and said 

I was on the wrong bus. “Please remove 

your baggage from the compartment 

and wait for the next one,” the nononsense 

voice said. 

As a rookie traveller at this time, I did as 

requested without question. Re-joining 

the appropriate queue, I waited then 

repeated the process. On this second 

bus there appeared to be a private group 

booking and so I was once again thrown 

off as they had priority for the number of 

seats available. 

By this time I was not sure whether I 

would meet the ferry originally confirmed 

to my friends. With steely resolve and 

rising anger, I clambered on to the third 

bus and sat with my bag on my lap. The 

atmosphere on the bus was hostile to 

this stranger who would not relinquish 

her luggage. Many had brought their 

fish and chips onboard permeating the 

air with a heavy vinegar smell as they 

consumed their lunch and washed it 

down with too much beer. This was truly 

one of the worst journeys I have ever 

experienced. 

At our destination, I leapt off and headed 

for the gang plank. The ferry was almost 

full and I stood on deck in the drizzle all 

the way to Ryde. Luckily my friends had 

waited for a second ferry. Prior to mobile 

phones, there had been no way I could 

let them know of my delayed departure. 

Contrary to the unpleasant beginning, I 

spend a wonderful week on the island - 

more about that another time. 


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WHAT’S THE STORY BEHIND L.J. 

EDWARDS? 

LJ Edwards is a family run business 

started in 1987 by my mum (Liz) and 

my stepfather (John) LJ. 

The company originally ran from 

Amberstone in Hailsham and then 

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THEN? 

Until 2006 I dipped in and out of 

the industry. I passed my coach 

driving test in 1987 as part of a 21st 

Birthday gift from mum and drove 

for the firm on and off for several 

years. However, I wasn’t in love with 

coach driving; it’s long hours and lots 

of them unsocial and I was young. 

In 2006 though I thought I needed 

to get a career going and asked if 

there was a foothold in the business. 

Fortunately for me, the office 

manager had just left so I became 

the trainee… the rest as they say 

is history. Along the way I passed 

my operator exams which allow me 

to operate coaches and as already 

mentioned we bought the business 

last year. 

WHAT’S THE COMPANY 

PHILOSOPHY? 

We haven’t changed anything from 

the original really, yes computers 

now run the show but the original 

manta of good customer service, 

value for money and a quality 

product still stand. 

LJ Edwards has a fantastic name 

within the industry of coaching and 

with the exceptionally hard work 

that the team of staff put in it also 

enjoys the same reputation with 

the clear majority of our customers. 

The ladies in the office go above 

and beyond to help our customers 

get what they want. We sell coach 

holidays and we want you to relax 

from the taxi pick at your front 

door until the drop off several days 

later. Your money is safe as we are 

bonded, currently by International 

passenger protection – a bit like 

ATOL or ABTA although this is a 

coach operator product. 

SO TELL ME ABOUT THE COACH 

HOLIDAYS YOU RUN. 

Primarily we book quality 4-star 

hotels around the UK that offer 

something a little bit different. A 

few years ago, we took a leap that 

our customers wanted a little more 

than a bucket and spade coach 

holiday and chips with every meal, 

so we contacted a couple of agents 

to see if we could dip our toes into 

the 4 star hotel market. At the time 

this was almost unprecedented. 

We booked 6 hotels our first year 

and we’ve never looked back. The 

market has caught us up and now 

4-star hotels are commonplace in 

coach holiday brochures, so we are 


now looking at new initiatives. This 

is why we recently spent a cool £1.2 

million on 4 new coaches. 2 coaches 

specifically for the holiday market and 

2 coaches for our usual work. It’s a big 

decision but we want to try and push on 

and keep ourselves ahead of the rest. 

We also want our customers to enjoy 

all the additional features new coaches 

bring. 

THE NEW COACHES LOOK LOVELY 

HOW DID YOU CHOOSE THEM? 

We wanted something modern but with 

a twist. The coaches we have purchased 

are on a familiar chassis to what we 

know but the body is bespoke built by a 

company in Spain. 

Inside we have Wi-Fi, 3-point seat 

belts, USB charging at every seat, very 

spacious toilet and an electric hand 

dryer, there are lights built into the 

steps that help you see in the dark and 

electric destination boards. We are very 

happy with them. If you’re interested 

in booking a day trip or holiday with 

us then look at the ad below, view the 

website or call the office and we will do 

what we can to help. 

What you can expect from a 

holiday with L.J. Edwards 

• Door to door service 

included in the price if you live in 

Eastbourne, Hailsham, Hastings or 

Seaford. (Additional charge if not 

within our free pick up area— 

please check) 

• No coach interchange 

• 4* Hotels, 3* as a minimum 

• Excursion entrances included 

• Personalised luggage tags 

• A free newspaper on the first 

day of travel 

• Porterage 

• Executive modern coach with 

washroom, air conditioning and 

reclining seats 

• Luxury journeys everytime 

Call us for more information 

or a 2019 brochure. 

01323 440622 option 1. 

Scotch Wilds, 

Whiskies & Railways 

4* Grant Arms Hotel 

+ overnight hotels 

Sun 21 —Sat 27 July 

Half Board 

from £735.00 p.p 

Charming Cotswolds 

4* Tewkesbury Park Hotel, 

Gloucestershire 

Sun 4 — Thu 8 August 

Half Board 

from £579.00 p.p 

Warner’s Corton 

Coastal Village 

Lowestoft, Suffolk 

Mon 5 - Fri 9 August 

Half Board 

from £425.00 p.p 

Charming Tales & 

Discoveries of the 

North West 

4* Park Royal Hotel, Warrington 

Thu 15 - Mon 19 August 

Half Board 

from £455.00 p.p 

Premier Lake District 

4* Low Wood Bay Resort 

& Spa, Windermere 

Sun 1 - Thu 5 September 

Half Board 

from £735.00 p.p 

Welsh Rarebits 

4* Vale Resort Hotel, Hensol, 

Vale of Glamorgan 

Sun 8 - Thu 12 September 

Half Board 

from £545.00 p.p 

The Dales & The Street 

4* Crowne Plaza, Leeds 

Thu 12 - Mon 16 September 

Half Board 

from £565.00 p.p 

Includes Emmerdale countryside 

coach tour with a visit to the 

original Woolpack Inn and a 

chance to meet an Emmerdale 

Star! Plus entrance to 

Coronation Street The Tour. 

Westport & Islands of 

the Wild Atlantic Way 

3* Mill Times Hotel, 

Westport, Co.Mayo 

+ overnight hotels 

Sun 22 - Sun 29 September 

Half Board 

from £895.00 p.p 


HOW TO COMBAT INCONTINENCE THIS SUMMER 

HEALTH ADVICE FROM ANGELA BIRNIE AND SUZIE VENN 

For the majority of people summer is a time to enjoy the 

outdoors and let your hair down, however, for women who 

struggle to control their bladder, the thought of summer can 

bring on a lot of anxiety. We asked two of Sussex’s leading 

female Urologists what their tops tips are to help women who 

are experiencing this. 

Suzie Venn, Urologist at Nuffield Health Chichester Hospital, 

said: “Urinary incontinence is the unintentional loss of urine, a 

problem which is estimated to affect one in six adults. It can be 

difficult to discuss urinary symptoms openly, but it is important 

for women to speak out, seek advice and take control of their 

bladder. 

“Broadly speaking, there are two types of urinary incontinence: 

stress incontinence and urge incontinence. Stress incontinence 

usually occurs when the bladder is under pressure by physical 

activity, such as sneezing, coughing and laughing. Pregnancy 

and childbirth can also cause this form of incontinence. Urge 

incontinence is when you have a sudden and strong need to 

urinate, which is then followed by an involuntary loss of urine. 

This can occur at any time, however, it is more common as you 

age. 

“To understand what type of incontinence you are suffering 

from, it’s best to book an appointment with your GP, who can 

review your symptoms and run a couple of routine tests to check 

there is no sign of infection. In some cases, you can however 

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have a combination of both incontinence issues.” 

Angela Birnie, Urologist at Nuffield Health Chichester Hospital, 

added: “Depending on what your ability is to control your 

bladder, a lot of cases of incontinence can be resolved through 

various lifestyle changes. If you are experiencing incontinence, I 

recommend the following tips: 

• Cut down on caffeine – Food and drink which contains 

a lot of caffeine, such as chocolate, tea and coffee is one of the 

main triggers of an overactive bladder. 

• Avoid certain alcohol – If you are at a BBQ this summer 

try and avoid certain drinks. Alcohol which is high in acidity, such 

as white wine can irritate the bladder and make leaks and other 

incontinence symptoms worse. 

• Stay hydrated – It is important to stay hydrated all year 

round, but it is particularly important in the summer during the 

hot weather. Many people with urinary incontinence think it is 

better to restrict their fluid intake, however dehydration can 

irritate your bladder and make your incontinence worse. 

• Lose weight and eat a healthy diet – Being overweight 

means you are more likely to weaken your pelvic floor muscles 

and experience problems with incontinence. Try and avoid 

foods containing a lot of salt and choose a fresh salad instead. 

• Exercise – Certain exercises can be extremely beneficial 

and can help prevent leaks. Try various pelvic floor exercises that 

will strengthen the muscles around your bladder. 

• Don’t smoke – Smoking causes chronic coughing, 

which can damage the muscles of the pelvic floor and weaken 

your bladder.” 

Suzie Venn and Angela Birnie host weekly clinics at Nuffield 

Health Chichester Hospital. 

Mrs Venn is associated with UROLINK, a charity which is 

improving urological care in developing countries, such as 

Africa. In her spare time, Mrs Venn enjoys sailing and is training 

to complete the Fastnet Sailing Race in August. 

Miss Birnie is also a keen sports woman and has a particular 

interest in netball. To book an appointment with either of the 

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LIVING THE ALEXANDER WAY OF LIFE 

You may think this invitation is to make you feel comfortable. 

This may not always be the case. I have been giving this some 

thought whilst looking for a set of new easy garden chairs and 

table for our patio. 

We spend much of our waking lives in a chair. We end up 

sitting in all sorts of chairs throughout the day, whether they are 

in kitchens, living rooms, offices, schools, waiting rooms, cars, 

buses, movies or restaurants. We touch chairs with our whole 

bodies, yet we know little about them and their effects on us, 

physically and mentally. The chair shapes our ideas about status 

and honour, comfort and order, beauty and efficiency, discipline 

and relaxation. The design is constantly being revised as new 

ideas from the field of ergonomics come to light and newer 

ideas also arise from holistic health approaches, which advocate 

the body and mind working as one. 

So what does the perfect chair look like? Well no manufacturer 

has ever been able to make the perfect chair. This could be 

because the body is inherently unstable, which makes the 

perfect chair unattainable. However, bodies were here first, 

so we could argue that chairs should respond to bodies and, 

therefore, because bodies move frequently and are “unstable”, 

chairs should accommodate that movement. 

Part of the problem is almost certainly the postural habits we 

adopt in sitting. We have got so used to leaning back in chairs 

that the torso muscles get weakened. It is entirely possible to sit 

on the edge of a chair, if we wish, and be able to release tension 

in the body, but we are not used it and we assume that it’s not 

comfortable. Sitting is actually hard work, whether sitting well, 

“ The Metal Door” 

by Susan Davidson 

“Please take a seat” 

by Liz Jeffries 

or not so well, as the pressure on the spinal 

discs is thirty per cent greater when sitting 

than standing. Those who squat regularly, 

such as in African and Asian populations, 

report far less compression of the spine than 

Europeans. However, we usually start out able to 

squat, toddlers do it brilliantly, but we gradually lose this ability, 

mainly because we discover chairs to sit on! 

My experience with the Alexander Technique has taught me 

the importance of the mind/body working together. We should 

be looking at our chairs in the same “holistic” way, i.e., not just 

whether the seat is soft or hard, or tall or short for your feet to 

reach the ground (something I always have to look for!) but does 

your head droop in the chair? Does it push your head forward so 

your chest caves in? Are your eyes forced to look too far up or 

down? Is the chest rounded forward? Is the weight of the head 

rotating back and down? Creating more length from head to 

foot makes more space for the joints making movement easier. 

So, if you have to sit (and of course we do) give it a little thought. 

I shall be doing just that as I ease myself into my new patio chair. 

Taken from “The Chair” by Galen Cranz 

Creative Writing Corner 

The Alexander Technique enables ease of movement (and 

sitting!). It can help with conditions involving pain, posture, 

balance and stress. 

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The door shut, it sounded metallic, like it was heavy, I remember 

that. Then I was put down on a bed. That felt metallic too, just like 

I was lying on the bed springs. The metal door shut again with a 

loud clank. I opened my eyes. I couldn’t see anything at first, but 

it was not total darkness, there was a chink of light coming under 

the door. Everything hurt, my chest, I didn’t seem able to draw in 

breath, I wanted to shout out. I thought I did, but I heard no sound. 

My head ached. Darkness pain and despair enveloped me. Some 

vestige of the desire to live must have washed over me, I had to get 

out of here. 

Slowly, painfully I eased myself off the bed and laying on the floor 

I edged to the chink of light under the door. It took so long, the 

door seemed to get further and further away. The floor was so hard 

and cold. Finally, I could just get my fingers under the gap. I felt 

something long and thin. It moved. I had an awful thought. maybe 

it’s a rat’s tail. I was so tired. I had this strange feeling of letting go 

of everything. I felt life slipping away right through to the tips of 

my fingers. 

There was a sound. I couldn’t identify it. I was in a warm soft 

cocoon. The same sound came again. Ah my Mum! “Wake up 

sleepy head I have bought you a cup of tea” she said, straightening 

my bed covers. The sun was shining through the curtains I was 

home in my lovely bedroom. There was my Mum standing there, 

smiling, in her pretty blue summer dress. She looked so beautiful, 

she was saying to me “Maybe you might like a shower later, your 

hair looks like rats’ tails, your plait has come undone “Oh Mum, I 

am so glad to be home I had an awful dream” I said. “You are bound 

to for a while my love, that was such a bad, terrifying accident” 

replied my Mum. I looked at her knowing that it had all been 

terrible for her too. I remembered the long hours she had sat by my 

side at the hospital. 

The accident filled my thoughts again. I had been leaning against 

the wall outside the supermarket. It so happened so fast. A lorry 

reversed at speed trapping me hard against the wall. People 

screamed or was it me. A red wall of pain hit me between the eyes. 

I was in hospital a long time, I had extensive injuries mainly to 

my chest and legs. Time stretched into a routine of pain, drips, 

injections, all the hospital stuff. Unreal somehow. However, I am 

home now and getting stronger every day. “We cracked it together 

didn’t we Mum “I said “help me out of bed and I will go and have 

that shower and wash my hair” 

If you would like to submit a short story (450-500 words) for 

inclusion in Golden Times, please email your submission to: 

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THE CREAM TEA, A CLOTTED HISTORY... 

“There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated 

to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.” - Henry James 

What could be more English than 

a cream tea? After a gentle seaside 

(or countryside) stroll, what better 

way to treat yourself than with this 

delicacy? But who can we thank 

for coming up with this culinary 

delight? 

The origins of the cream tea are 

shrouded in the mists of time 

and you’ll probably find a dozen 

different stories about where it 

was first served. There is evidence 

that there was a tradition of eating 

bread topped with cream and jam 

in Devon during the 11th century! 

It’s claimed that the dish was 

invented by monks in Tavistock 

who had been given cream, bread 

and fruit preserves as a reward 

for rebuilding the Benedictine 

Abbey by the earl of Devon. The 

combination of these ingredients 

were so popular, the monks 

continued to serve the dish to 

travellers. 

It’s not until the 20th century 

however that the phrase “cream 

tea” with its modern meaning 

entered our language. There are 

recorded uses of the phrase dating 

back to the 1930s. 

In the west country, there is some 

controversy as to whether the 

cream (which must of course 

be clotted, never whipped, and 

heaven forbid it should be squirted 

out of a can!)goes on top of, or 

underneath the jam. In Devon, it’s 

cream first, in Cornwall the jam. 

Apparently getting this the wrong 

way around can be frowned upon 

by aficionados. In the interest of 

scientific balance, I tried half a 

scone using each method. To be 

truthful, I can’t see that it makes 

a great deal of difference myself. 

Both were delicious, but I found it 

generally easier to put cream on top 

of the jam, so I’d go Cornish, just 

don’t tell them in Torquay! 

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TRICIAS COLUMN: 

HOLD YOUR SHED UP HIGH 

It was my birthday recently dear readers, 

and at my age, one doesn’t like to make 

a song and dance about it. I’d rather not 

be reminded about how long it is since I 

was 21. 

Nevertheless, my family told me they’d 

organised a little gathering to celebrate. 

Fairly recently, one of my children has 

acquired a beach hut, and it was decided 

(presumably in a fit of optimism) that the 

weather was going to be kind and that 

we should have the party at the hut in 

question. 

I know this may surprise you, given that 

you all know what an exciting life I lead, 

but I’d never been in a beach hut before. 

I’d always felt rather immune to their 

charms, I mean, it’s just a shed on some 

shingle, isn’t it? 

I was assured that a lot of work had 

gone into the hut. My son assured me 

that hours of sweat and toil had gone 

into painting the thing, and scouring 

charity shops for suitable furniture and 

accessories. I was promised a bijou, 

comfortable, vintage-style sanctuary-bythe-sea. 

I was still not convinced. 

In today’s connected world, who would 

want to spend time in a glorified wendy 

house with no electricity or running 

water? How would the youngsters cope 

with no Wi-Fi? What if it rained? We’d all 

be pretty cramped inside it wouldn’t we? 

The day arrived and the weather was 

fine, perfect for sitting in a deck chair 

in fact. Windbreaks were erected, 

barbeques were lit, suncream was 

applied, cold drinks were poured, and 

we settled down to enjoy ourselves. 

It was a delight. Kites were flown, 

frisbees were thrown, fresh air was 

absorbed, singed sausages were 

consumed and a marvellous time was 

had by all. Other than the fact we 

listened to the Beatles via a new-fangled 

wireless speaker instead of an actual 

wireless, it could have been 1969 rather 

than 2019. A proper, traditional family 

day by the sea. From my deckchair, I 

could watch the world go by with my 

family all around me without a care in the 

world. All of my reservations were blown 

away by the sea breeze. 

If you have a friend or family member 

with a beach hut, I’d recommend 

pestering them into inviting you down 

there for an afternoon. You could even 

perhaps combine the experience with 

one of the cocktails from page 30! 

Once you’ve recharged your batteries 

with an afternoon in the sun (with or 

without cocktails) and you’re full of beans 

and looking for your next adventure, 

have a look at the great range of 

activitites and days out on the next few 

pages, there’s bound to be something 

there to keep you busy until I’m back in 

September! 

Have a fabulous summer! 

Tricia 


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24th-26th Aug 

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2019 is the 8th year for the Rye Jazz 

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25th August 11am - 4pm 

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brings together people from all over 

the globe mixing culture, food and 

music in a great setting at Hampden 

Park. 

RYE FESTIVAL OF THE SEA 

1st September 11am to 5pm 

Rye Strand Quay, Rye. 

This combination of two fantastic 

events strives to honour the deep 

maritime history we embrace here in 

Rye. Proud to be a Cinque Port Town, 

we welcome locals and visitors from 

all over to join us in celebrating. An 

incredible array of stallholders will be 

selling their goodies to visitors and 

locals - a great way to support smaller 

businesses! We also have the return of 

our Raft Race. 


Are you worried about your 

loved one coping alone? 

Short-term respite offer now available in Bexhill. 

We know it can be hard for the older generations living alone, 

and want to help people over 65 stay healthy and safe. With this 

in mind, we have just launched a respite offer for Ardath care 

home in Bexhill. 

There are many reasons you may be looking for short-term respite 

care for your loved one: 

• You think they would benefit from some time being looked after, with care 

and meals provided, and the opportunity to try new activities and meet 

new people. 

• You may be going on holiday and want reassurance that they are in a safe, 

caring environment, so you can kick back and relax. 

• They may be feeling lonely and would benefit from meeting new people 

and enjoying the varied activities provided at the home. 

• You might be considering a permanent move into a care home, and 

would like a trial visit. 

• They may be recovering from an illness or operation. 

• You may need some additional support as you have been unwell yourself. 

Described by residents and their families as a warm and welcoming home 

from home, Ardath is an elegant and spacious Edwardian property, with 

mature gardens surrounding the house. Here you will receive three freshly 

cooked, nutritionally balanced meals a day. CQC rated ‘Good’, the home has 

a community of 32 residents, who enjoy a variety of activities, 

including live music, quizzes, and exercise sessions. 

If your loved one decides to have a 

short stay at Ardath, they will receive 

a warm welcome upon arrival. Our 

dedicated and friendly staff will 

work together with you and 

your loved one to get to know 

them, and learn how to make 

their stay as comfortable 

and enjoyable as they can. 

We welcome you to visit 

the home at any time, 

join us for a free lunch, 

come along to one of 

our events, or give us a 

call or email for further 

information and a chat. 

Book now 

to get 

2 NIGHTS FREE 

on our short-term 

respite offer, 

available at our 

Bexhill care 

home. 

Contact us now to find out more: 

Ardath, Bexhill: 01424 210538 

ardath@sussexhousing.org.uk 

www.sussexhousing.org.uk/carehomes 

This offer is based on a 14-night stay 

with standard or medium dependency 

care. Advance bookings are available. 

Subject to availability 

Helping people live their later lives to the full 


SUMMER COCKTAILS 

It’s summertime, and it’s the time of year when you want a little more from your tipple. You want a drink that not only 

cools you down, but makes you look cool too. You want something exotic, something that transports you to a shaded 

veranda with a view of a crystal blue ocean. You want one of our summer cocktails... 

CLASSIC MARGARITA 

• 2 oz. silver tequila 

• 1 oz. Cointreau 

• 1 oz. lime juice 

• coarse salt 

Directions 

Chill a cocktail glass, and then rub 

its rim with lime juice and dip it in 

coarse salt. Add tequila, Cointreau, 

lime juice, and ice together in a 

cocktail shaker. Shake and then strain 

into the glass over ice. 

NEGRONI 

• 1 oz. Tanqueray gin 

• 1 oz. Campari 

• 1 oz. Cinzano Rosso Vermouth 

Directions 

Pour ingredients over ice into a 

cocktail shaker. Stir (with your finger) 

and strain into a rocks glass with ice. 

Garnish with an orange twist. 

CLASSIC MOJITO 

• 2 oz. white rum 

• .5 oz. lime juice (squeezed fresh) 

• 1 tsp. superfine sugar 

• 3 mint leavesclub soda or seltzer 

Directions 

Muddle lime juice with 1/2 to 1 tsp. 

superfine sugar. Add the mint leaves, 

mushing them against the side of 

the glass. Fill glass 2/3 with cracked 

ice and pour in the rum. Pitch in the 

squeezed-out lime shell and top off 

with soda water. 

SUNSHINE 


• .5 oz. French vermouth 

• 1 oz. pineapple juice 

• 1 dash grenadine 

Directions 

Shake ingredients well with cracked ice, 

then strain into a chilled cocktail glass. 

DAIQUIRI 


• 1/2 tsp. superfine sugar 

• 1/2 oz. lime juice 

Directions 

Squeeze the lime into your shaker, 

stir in the sugar, and then add the 

rum. Shake well with cracked ice, then 

strain into a chilled cocktail glass. 

THE CLOSE SHAVE 

• 1 oz. New Amsterdam vodka 

• 1.5 oz. Elderflower liqueur 

• 1 dash Prosecco 

Directions 

Combine the vodka and elderflower 

into a cocktail shaker, shake, and 

then strain into a chilled martini 

glass. Top it with a splash of 

Prosecco and garnish with fresh 

rosemary. 


Liver & Bacon 

Grilled meats and fish 

All Homemade desserts 

Full Gluten Free Range 

Open daily from 9:30, Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Evening Meals. 

From a romantic meal for two, to a celebration dinner for 40 

Amazing roasts 

Local Game 

We have 

full and easy 

mobility 

access 

THE GOOD LIFE 2019 

(Lifestyle event for the Over 50’s) 

Eastbourne Seniors Forum are delighted to 

announce that this year’s Good Life event 

celebrating Older Peoples Day will be taking 

place on Thursday, 26th September 2019 at 

the new, purpose built conference/exhibition 

Centre – Welcome Building, Devonshire 

Quarter, Carlisle Road, Eastbourne BN21 4BP 

(next to the Winter Garden/Congress Theatre) 

The event is open from 10.30am to 3.30pm. 

Our thanks go to Stephen Rimmer Solicitors who 

have very kindly sponsored the event this year. 

Visitors will be able to enjoy displays on Travel and 

Leisure, Wellbeing, Home Technology, Health and 

Beauty along with Professional Services – there is 

something to interest everyone. 

Visitor Entry is free, so do not miss out 

on this annual event. 

If you would like to exhibit at this event please 

contact Shirley Davis on 01323 472167 or 

email shirleyjdavis@talktalk.com 

‘YOU’LL CRY WITH LAUGHTER 

AT 

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Tue 

Tue 6 – 

Sat 

Sat 

10 

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August 

August 

Box Office:0132 341 2000 

eastbournetheatres.co.uk 

Box Office 01323 412000 

eastbournetheatres.co.uk 


1066 Probus Club 

Meets 1st Thursday morning 

each month. 01424 423153 

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 Diabetes Support 

www.bexhill-diabetes.co.uk 

01424 214103 

Bexhill Floral Group 

meets Manor Barn, 2.15 pm on 

1st Thurs of the month. 

01424 212154 

Bexhill Harmony Ladies Choir 

Meets Thu evenings 7pm 

Little Common Methodist 

Church, Church Hill Ave. 

www.bexhillharmony.co.uk 

Bexhill & Hastings Prostate 

cancer support group 

Bexhill hospital health centre Holliers 

Hill. Contact John 01424 532866 

Bexhill Art Society 

1st Sat of the month 2pm 

St Augustines Church Hall 

www.bexhillartsociety.co.uk 

Bexhill & District Probus Club 

Meets 4th Thu 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 

meet 4th Wednesday Evening 

at the Bexhill Sailing Club 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 

LOCAL CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS 

Bexhill widows, widowers 

and friends group 

Meets Bexhill Conservative 

Club each Tues at 7pm. 

Tel: 01424 712803 

Bexhill Walking cricket group 

Bexhill leisure centre 

Good, fun, gentle excercise for the 

over 50`s Every wednesday 1400 

to 1600 Every friday 0930 to 1130 

Both sessions followed by tea/ 

coffee & biscuits. Session costs 

£2, no booking required, just pop 

along on the day 

Bexhill-on-Sea and District 

Veterans Association (BVDA) 

1st Thursday each month @ 

1300hrs. The Conservative 

Club, 6A Amherst Road 

Bexhill on Sea 

Tel: 01424 224003 

johncollins4664@aol.com 

Breathe Easy Bexhill 

Supporting people with lung 

conditions 077616 98423 

Cercle Francais d’Eastbourne 

once a month on Friday 

7.15pm Tel: 01323 722256 

www.cf-eastbourne.com 

Crafts 4 U Meets 1st Thursday 

of each month, St Marthas 

Church Hall, Little Common. 

01424 216242 or 842679 

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 

E'bourne Area Epilepsy Grp 

eaeg.org.uk 01323 504893 

Eastbourne Lions Club 

www.eastbournelions.net 

Tel : 0845 8332705 

Eastbourne Dickens Fellowship 

7pm, 1st Tues of each month 

Crown & Anchor, Marine Parade. 

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 500180 

Eastbourne Dolls House Club 

meet on the second Tuesday 

of the month at St. Barnabas 

Church, next to Langney 

Shopping Centre from 1-30 

pm. For more information call 

Pam on 01323 833022 

Eastbourne Model Powerboat 

Club www.empbc.org.uk 

01323 764220 

E'bourne Photographic Soc. 

epscameraclub.co.uk 

E'bourne & District Philatelic Soc. 

Meets each Thu at 7.30pm 

St John Ambulance Brigade 

HQ, Bourne St, Eastbourne. 

eastbournestampclub.co.uk 

Eastbourne Parkinsons' Assoc. 

Meet 4th Tues each month 

at Christ the King Catholic 

Church, Princes Rd 

Tel : 01273 512204 

Eastbourne Association of 

National Trust Members 

Contact: Pat Hodgson 

Telephone: 01323 639415 

2nd Sat of each month 

Non-members welcome 

Hodgson.il@talk21.com 

Eastbourne Rotary Club 

eastbournerotary.org.uk 

Eastbourne Seniors Club 

Tel: 01323 728157 

eastbourneseniorsclub.org.uk 

Eastbourne Seniors Forum 

Tel: 01323 768868 

esf-online.org 

Eastbourne & District Trade 

Union Club 

48 Seaside, 01323 727703 

Eastbourne & Wealden 

Bonsai Club. 

St Mary’s Church Hall, 69 

Decoy Drive, Hampden Park, 

BN22 9PP 2nd Monday of 

every month start at 7.30 

First meeting free. Bonsai Club 

for all skill levels, beginners 

most welcome. 

eandwbonsaiclub@msn.com or 

phone 07570597149 evenings. 

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 Eastbourne Hospital 

Tel: 01323 438236 

www.esht.nhs.uk/friends/ 

eastbourne 

Hailsham Healthy Living Club 

Methodist Hall every Tuesday 

10am Tel Mary 01323 849038 

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 and Rother 

University of the Third Age 

01424 734000 

Contact Sue Deeks 

initialenquiries.hru3a@gmail.com 

Hastings Model Railway Club 

hastingsmrc.org.uk 

01424 754962 or 01424 

753684 

Hastings and St Leonards 

Bridge club. 

Monday evenings at 6:45pm 

and Tuesday & Friday 

afternoons at 1:15pm. 

Enquiries 01424 438028 

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. 

info@ladiesminigolf.com 

Hastings Rotary Club 

hastingsrotary@outlook.com 

01424 752630 

Hastings Scottish Country 

Dance Club 

Thursdays, 7.30pm, Arthur 

Easton Centre, St Michaels 

Hospice. 

Hastings & St Leonards 

Angling Association 

Tel: 01424 430120 

hstlaa.com 


Royal Air Forces Association 

Tel: 01424 430250 

rafahastings.co.uk 


Seniors Forum 

01424 424693 hssf.org.uk 


Probus Club 3rd Thu of each 

month Victoria Hotel St Lens 

Wallace Boulton 01424 713743 

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, 

Sec - 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 Probus Club 

Meets 2nd Tuesday each 

month. 01424 848809 

Little Common Bridge Club 

Thu afternoon 01424 216746 

Little Common Womens 

Institute 3rd weds each 

month. Little Common 

Community Centre 01424 

211873 

Pett District British Legion 

Meets at Fairlight Lodge Hotel, 

Fairlight 1st Tue each month at 

12noon Tel: 01424 814866 

Pevensey Bay Art Group 

Meets each Weds at St Wilfrids 

Church Hall, Pevensey, 9-12. 

New members welcome 

pamela-r-1930@hotmail.com 

Polegate Twinning Assoc 

For more information contact 

polegate.twinning@gmail.com 

or ring 01323 482329 or 

01323 488527 

Rotary Club of Senlac 

Every Wednesday 7.00 for 7.30 

at Cooden Beach Hotel 

Contact 01424 272012 

Website www.senlacrotary.org 

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 Dementia 

Action Alliance - RDDAA 

email: RDDAA@outlook.com. 

Tel: Daliea Redman: 07737 

350896 

Rye & District Lions Club 

0845 8332825 

Rye Royal British Legion 

Tel: 01797 222564 

ryebritishlegion.org.uk 

Seven Sisters Camera 

Club, Meet 7.30pm 

Mondays from 3 September. 

sevensisterscameraclub.co.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 

St Leonards Rotary Club 

rotaryclubofstleonardsonsea@ 

gmail.com. Wednesdays 6.00 

for 6.30pm at The Royal Victoria 

Hotel 

Sussex Opera and Ballet 

Society Tel: 01323 749339 

www.sussexoperaandballetsociety. 

com 

Sussex Stitchers, the East 

Sussex Branch of the Embroiderers’ 

Guild. We meet on the third 

Saturday afternoon of most 

months, St Marks Church Hall, Little 

Common. 01435 830160 or mrs. 

susanclark@yahoo.com 


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Own your own piece of luxury with… 

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Prices start from 

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• Indoor heated swimming 

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• Set in the hills above the 

historic town of Hastings 

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Contact us on 

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EAST SUSSEX HEALTH WALKS : 

MONDAYS: 

Fairlight: 10.30am meet at Fairlight Village Hall, 1st and 3rd 

Mondays of each month. 

Hastings Old Town: Meet at 2pm opposite the Jenny Lind pub. 

Hastings: Mindfulness walk, 2nd and 4th Monday each month 

at 1pm, Alexandra Park Cafe. 

Rye: Starting at 10am at Gibbet Marsh car park, Udimore Rd. 

Sidley: Meet at 11am on the green outside the New Inn 

Pevensey Bay: at 10.30am outside the library, Richmond Road 

TUESDAYS: 

St. Leonards: Meet at 11am, inside the RVS centre, South St. 

Hampden Park, Eastbourne: 10.30am outside Lakeside tea 

chalet, Hampden Park Drive. 

Seaford: Weekly, multiple start points, please contact for details. 

WEDNESDAYS: 

Ashdown Forest: 10.30am various start points, see 

www.ashdownforest.org 

Bexhill Ravenside: 11am outside Bexhill Leisure Pool, Ravenside 

Eastbourne Seafront: 10.30am outside the Sovereign Centre 

Hastings Alexandra Park: 12 noon outside café in the park 

Heathfield: 10am Town Clock, High Street 

Newick: 10.30am in front of The Bull (2nd & 4th Weds) 

THURSDAYS: 

Crowborough: 10.30am various start points, please check 

website or ring for details 

Hailsham: 10.30am at the War Memorial, High Street 

Hastings Town Centre: 2pm outside Station Plaza Health Centre 

FRIDAYS: 

Battle: 10am Abbey Green 

WALKING FOR HEALTH - YOUR LOCAL WEEKLY WALK DIARY 

Bexhill: 11am inside De La Warr Pavilion 

Eastbourne Shinewater: 10.30am outside the Co-op, Milfoil Drive 

Lewes: 10am outside The Needlemakers 

St. Leonards Church in the Wood: 10.30am Church in the 

Wood car park 

Uckfield: 10am inside Civic Centre 

SATURDAYS: 

Chelwood Gate: 11am Visitor Centre National Cat Centre (1st 

Sat of month) 

Eastbourne MS Friendly: 30 minute walk 10.30am Lakeside Tea 

Chalet, Hampden Park (1st Sat of month, May-Oct) 

Hastings Ore: 10.30am outside Ore Community Centre (not 

bank holiday weekends) 

Contact Lorna Nevill or Anna Pole 01424 444675 

Email: eastsussexhealthwalks@tcv.org.uk 

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: 

walkingforhealth.org.uk ageconcerneastbourne.co.uk 

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