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We are delighted to feature Maybugs on our front page, and on a Difference is pages 10 and 11. This is a great new Eastbourne business, and I have no doubt it will be a success. so important Pop in, if you haven't already. We are always looking to innovate and introduce fresh ideas, and one of HERE we are in the middle of summer, and them can be found on page 47 today. Peter Lindsey, Editor. it does thankfully feel like the pandemic is Wonderful work coming to an end. We have launched a new Classified section. It's only £50 for businesses Contacts and I am sure it will grow in the Email: [email protected] By Peter Lindsey coming months. Telephone: 01323 430303 It is also a privilege this month to Editor At least we all hope it is. feature opposite – on page 3 – the Peter Lindsey wonderful work that Brewers does in the local community. Email: [email protected] Here at Bournefree we continue to work tirelessly in the local community, Brewers talk about 'Together;' and Advertising and it really is such great fun. never has a word been more relevant Email: [email protected] as the community comes back to life. We have always felt privileged when Telephone: 01323 430303 we are able to Make a Difference, Eastbourne and the surrounding area and that was certainly the case with Production are all great places. Morrisons in Hampden Park. Custard Design, Eastbourne Let's hope the period between now Email: [email protected] Their Community Champions really That showed the power of our and Christmas is a successful one and Telephone: 01323 430303 are just that – Champions – and it online presence – both our website our economy can thrive once again. was a pleasure to help them with their bournefreelive.co.uk and our Images laptop appeal. buzzing Facebook page. Please get in touch with us if you Cover: Maybugs want to be part of Bournefree Food&Drink: Brooke Lark New business Please remember to go to our moving forward. Health: Sunny Ng 207 is an amazing number of laptops website daily and Like us – it really to have been donated – and they will is building up huge traffic, and the Have an enjoyable month – Property: Kam Idris all go to young people in the town level of debate is great – and very and don't forget to go onto The Arts: Tide Mills Project who need them. entertaining too. bournefreelive.co.uk daily.

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York Road mural artist.

further and reminding passers-by that we are all in this ‘Together’. 'Together' mural on the former TJ Hughes building. The Brewers Local Area Development Manager Tony was very happy to help and organised the donation of paint. The vibrant red background Brewers – an amazing contrasts the colours used in the typography beautifully, to enhance the message of ‘Together’. The colours in the typography are also Eastbourne company the colours used in The Brewers Towner Commission (Artist Lothar Gotz) another local project that Brewers sponsored. supporting the local For the mural on York Road the artist wanted to create an image that The masks were greatly received inspired children; to make them feel and will be put to good use by important and that their actions are of community colleagues, residents and visitors to significance. Volunteering on behalf each of the organisations. This is just of Eastbourne Eco Action network, one of the ways in which Brewers the artist really wanted to create BREWERS is a leading Clement and Mary Brewer opened have supported the local community something bright and positive for the first shop in Cavendish Place, during the pandemic. the community. With children at the example of how it Eastbourne and were very much part heart of the mural, the artist wanted helps the Eastbourne of the local community. If there has been one message and to acknowledge that the younger one lesson throughout the last year, members of the community bring community. This tradition is something that the importance of working, living and light and happiness to society and Brewers still focus on today, over socialising ‘Together’ has got to be it. deserve to feel heard. 100 years later, by being involved in By Peter Lindsey local initiatives and supporting local We may have had to stay apart from These are just a few of the ways that organisations. our family and friends but it has Brewers have helped in the local definitely taught us to not take those Eastbourne community over the last Founded in 1904, Brewers Greatly received around us for granted. year and will continue to support Decorator Centres is a family Recently Brewers donated 3 ply local projects for years to come. run business, focussed on disposable face masks to a number of With this in mind, Brewers have supplying decorators and local Eastbourne organisations including worked with Your Eastbourne BID, a homeowners the best in trade the Salvation Army, The Hawthorns business led, and business funded and designer paints, wallpapers Retirement Village, Age Concern and organisation who strive to improve and decorating accessories. The Samaritans Charity Shop. and enhance Eastbourne Town Centre. Brewers have supplied paint for a number of local pieces of art including the hoarding outside the former TJ Hughes building and the mural on the corner of York Road.

Together The former TJ Hughes building in Eastbourne provided the perfect Mask donation. canvas to create a piece of artwork encapsulating the ‘Together’ message. Artist Will Mower created the piece Visit Brewers Decorator Centre, of artwork that was used along the Birch Road, Eastbourne, BN23 6PL. York Road mural. hoarding, brightening up the area Tel: 01323 434600 St Richards Church Hall Langney Community Monday 10:00 till 12:00 Centre Thursday 10:00 till 12:00

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Unsung Heroes Eastbourne’s fire service 1824-1974

A NEW history book sheds light on the early years of Eastbourne’s fire service. Eastbourne Fire Brigade with its 1899 Merryweather fire truck.

The book covers the 19th and 20th By Peter Lindsey centuries up to 1974.

That year saw the amalgamation It tells the story of the town’s fire of the town’s fire service into the service from its beginnings as a East Sussex Fire Service which later church-based voluntary service became today’s East Sussex Fire and when fire personnel were local Rescue Service. tradespeople and shopkeepers. Very early appliance. 1969 Bedford. It covers two world wars as well as That’s in contrast to the more notable shipping fires such as the permanent and professional fire Norwegian oil tanker ‘Sitakund’. brigade, we know today. Author Stephen LeVine said, “Today, For 150 years, Eastbourne many people take our emergency fire operated its own fire service and service for granted. was a municipal leader in fire services in England. “My research shows the history of Eastbourne’s service, how it Shipping fires was formed, and the bravery and From the early days of hand pumps sacrifices made to protect local through to horse-drawn steam fire people over many years in the 19th appliances to motor-driven engines, and 20th centuries. the town’s service kept up to date with firefighting techniques. “I hope the book sheds light on a forgotten era of heroism www.ljbleebotting.com • [email protected] that protected the town through challenging times. Call us now for a free quote 01323 639917

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shoppers are always looking for – Aurelie & Rose accomplishes this with their easy-to-use website, click and Independent Shopping collect service and social media shops on Facebook and Instagram.

AURELIE & Rose is a retro-inspired gift shop in the Also, how difficult is it to make sure Most people will tell you that they the stock appeals to everyone? I’m prefer real-life shopping, as browsing Enterprise Centre, Eastbourne. With its artful displays, told it’s the timelessness of these a packed shop like this is half the fun: this unique establishment represents everything good vintage pieces that make them so however, for those quick purchases desirable to all age groups: “We look you make when you’re in a hurry, about independent businesses in the UK. for good design, value for money having everything right there on your and anything quirky – all of which phone makes life much easier. In Vintage inspired dresses are valued by all genders and ages.” a shop like Aurelie & Rose, you’re By Anastasia Baker Another signature product at almost certain to find something Aurelie & Rose are vintage- We move onto the shop’s branding, extra you didn’t expect, which is inspired dresses, which have been which has “always been based on a the charm of small and characterful Aurelie & Rose is best known for a mainstay in an ever-changing retro theme”. It’s safe to say Aurelie establishments. “Being able to see its selection of unusual cards – stock of around 4000 products. & Rose has progressed a lot since and touch the products,” is the from traditional, to hand painted Everything is always on-trend: its establishment in 2009, and has preference for many customers; watercolour, to humour. Chatting for small businesses in particular, adopted a very identifiable brand we recommend visiting Aurelie with the owner, Juliette Ramsey, keeping up with new styles is identity recently, with the latest and Rose in real life for the full we discuss where she finds all of essential to keeping relevant. incarnation being the ‘pinup’ logo experience, but if you can’t, these exclusive products. adapted onto a vintage 1946 pickup online is almost as good. “We constantly monitor trends online truck. The truck recently featured “We try to stock designs by designers to see what’s popular and attend in a photoshoot with Embrace to On top of this, with new from small businesses rather than the online and physical trade fairs,” Juliette promote their Charity Ball. products sometimes even bigger brands that you find in larger says of this topic, “our suppliers often arriving daily, this is definitely stores,” she tells me, “customers can give us advance notice of new and Female led businesses a shop to visit more than always find something unique.” exciting things coming up.” Aurelie and Rose does all this once, and help support whilst also promoting other female independent businesses led businesses, “We now have a whilst you’re at it. Girl Bosses page on our website,” emphasising the importance of individually-run trade. 01323 640013 Enterprise Shopping Centre The future will see more and more Station Parade businesses moving online, with a Eastbourne BN21 1BD demand for quick delivery and efficient ordering not just required of large Facebook Aurelie & Rose Eastbourne companies. Convenience is something Instagram/Twitter @aurelieandrose www.aurelieandrose.co.uk Publication – www.bournefreemag.co.uk Issue 014, August 2021 7

Eastbourne to welcome Britain’s Paul Potts with Alex Adams from the Royal Hippodrome Theatre.

sopranos Classical Reflection, and “Without support from local events Got Talent winners Eastbourne based choir, Concentus. like this, and people who go above and beyond to fundraise for us, The charity concert takes place on we wouldn’t be able to continue Thursday 16th September. offering vital care to local children for charity concert and their families.” Event organizer Andrew Parsons said: “I am really looking forward to Tickets are priced at £27; concession TICKETS on sale now! He will be performing at the Royal this special concert with all profits £25 (plus booking fee) and are Hippodrome Theatre in aid of Chestnut going to the wonderful Chestnut Tree available online now from: Tree House children’s hospice. House. It’s going to be a fabulous www.royalhippodrome.com By Peter Lindsey evening of great music.” or by phoning 01323 802020. He will be supported by four other musical acts, including fellow Britain’s Martin Styring, Community Fundraiser All profits from the concert will go Britain’s Got Talent winner and Got Talent winner, Colin Thackery. at Chestnut Tree House, said: “We directly to Chestnut Tree House chart-topping opera singer are so grateful to Andrew for to help provide vital care for local Paul Potts will be heading to There will also be music from classical organising this concert in aid of children and young people with life- Eastbourne next month. crossover soprano, Joanna Forest, twin Chestnut Tree House. shortening conditions.

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RahRah TheaTre Company presenTs Sharnfold to stage August

Bring along your favourite bear and join us on a fun, exciting adventure to get to the Picnic on time! The show incorporates props, puppets, well-known songs and theatre show for kids dancing together with important educational areas such as numbers, colours and shapes. Aimed at children aged 2-6. • Sharnfold Farm, BN24 5BU 11am & 2pm 21 & 22 August 2021 • £10 adults and children 3+ £5 children under 3 "Bring along your favourite bear £35 Family ticket 2 adults 2 children 3+ ALL the fun of the theatre is coming to a popular arm Trail and Play Area. All tickets include entrance to the Show, F and join us on a fun and exciting For more information contact 01323 768490 or visit our  @sharnfoldfarm website X www.sharnfoldfarm.co.uk or East Sussex visitor attraction this summer. adventure to get to the picnic on time.

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TO CELEBRATE Maybugs opening their new store in Eastbourne, they are offering one lucky reader the chance to win a fabulous Maybugs hamper* worth over £200 stuffed full of beautiful things and amazing brands.

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Upcoming events in August: Flying Trapeze every day from 10am to 12pm and Acting Moon Circus from the 18th to 29th with performances at If the mayor can do 3pm and 7pm.

The venue will be able to host touring With a fully fitted out commercial shows of all types in addition to kitchen on site too, catering for holding events such as corporate so can you! events is a breeze. events, parties and weddings

Once the guests, including showbiz They believe their school will be a THE second graduation performance at the Peter Lambert and Jay Rawlings from centre for learning performing arts culmination of the very first 20-week circus Britain's Got Talent and World Record that people from all over the country Breaker, Eran Backler, were seated, and beyond will flock to. skills course was a triumph of effort, skill and head teacher, Carlos Gaudencio, talked determination on the part of the performer and the them through Louise's journey and how If you would like to know more about everyone is proud of her achievements. what ESSCA will offer, please call East Sussex School of Circus Arts (ESSCA) team. 01323 325957 or email info@ Renato and the team hope that their eastsussexschoolofcircusarts.co.uk Comprising two big top circus circus school and venue will be a By Peter Lindsey tents filled with all manner of hub for performing arts in the area as Use Promo Code: BF20 for 20% aerial circus equipment, extensive well as being able to offer something OFF on our upcoming Circus performer/student facilities such for everyone. this August. After an incredibly hard year for as changing areas, showers, a everyone, the ESSCA site had kitchen, relaxation areas and even come together to look seriously overnight accommodation, a large To book tickets visit: www.actingmoonevents.com impressive, a feat only eclipsed outdoor performance space and a by the performance of Louise picturesque setting including a very Glenndening, the school’s very pretty lake, the whole space is a first Street Performance student performer’s dream. to complete an entire course. Guests for the showcase were shown around the site by the proud founder, Renato Pires and Headteacher Carlos Gaudêncio, as he explained how the site could work as a venue for events and shows as well as a circus school.

The larger big top can hold audiences of up to 700 people while the smaller one holds up to 300 and the outdoor venue with the capacity up to 2000 people like the fabulous event last summer involving circus performers using large machinery like JCBs and tractors for their tricks sat around 1,000 people socially distanced outside. Publication – www.bournefreemag.co.uk Issue 014, August 2021 13

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as scheduled, a change of date or refund will be given.

I feel that we are not too far away Gridlock in the when we can get at least some certainty on the major tourist destinations because of the success of the vaccinations here and to a slightly travel world less extent, in continental Europe, but fear that it will be some time before we can travel freely to some of the THE ‘Italian Job’ was I was reminded of this film with changed whilst you are away and you more far-flung exotic countries. the traffic light system for travel must isolate at home on your return, a great film featuring introduced by the government some or even worse, must pay a high price The travel trade has had an while ago, because the continual for staying at a mandatory hotel for extraordinarily bad time since Michael Caine as a gang changing of colours on the ‘traffic quarantine. So, what to do? March last year and has been made lights’ has resulted in the same thing worse by all the time and resources leader stealing gold as in the film – gridlock. The first thing is to await some better necessary to either make changes in bullion and then fleeing information from the government client’s bookings or obtain refunds, The first green list to be introduced so that confidence can be restored, obviously they can’t charge for all in a fleet of Minis. featured the Falklands and South and you can be sure that you will be this extra work – if we could charge Georgia, not exactly ideal summer able to return as scheduled without solicitors rates for every letter and holiday destinations even if you quarantine, and the other caution telephone call, we would all be rich! could fly there (you can’t!) and the is to choose a package rather than By Martin Wellings, latest features North Korea as a booking flights and hotels separately. One thing I do feel certain about, PST Travel, Eastbourne ‘desirable’ country to visit. and that is that there will be a If flights are booked directly with any strong demand when restrictions Certainty soon airline, and it operates as scheduled, do disappear, so called ‘staycations’ And in one of the scenes, the gang The big problem now can be put then you will get no refund whatever may be OK for many in the current had hacked the traffic light system down to one word – uncertainty. the restrictions on your return may be, circumstances, but with the absence so that all the lights were flashing There is little point in going for a but if a holiday is booked using a tour of guaranteed sun and many inflated red, amber, and green bringing relaxing holiday abroad only to find operator, the operator is responsible prices, a foreign holiday is going to the whole of Milan to a gridlock. that the status of the country has and if the holiday cannot be operated look even more appealing. Publication – www.bournefreemag.co.uk Issue 014, August 2021 15

The personal shopping service

PORTAFINI Boutique is an independent ladies clothing business based in Eastbourne, selling tops, casual dresses, brilliant magic trousers, scarves as well as knitwear and handbags. Penny Cattermole, the owner handpicks the range, which are mostly from Italy.

"I have lots of customers who are By Gail McKay juggling busy lives and love the time they can spend on themselves at my salon, uninterrupted taking time to I asked Penny how it started. find clothes they really love.’’

‘’As the Covid crisis hit I saw a gap Penny has built her business steadily together over a coffee or a glass ‘’Most of the ladies I know love a in the market as more and more through word of mouth. of fizz and clothes shopping, what personal touch, on line is great women’s clothes shops shut up shop. could be better? The host receives for the masses however I offer a Parking in Eastbourne had become Penny has lived in Eastbourne for a voucher from Portafini so it works personalised space where there are increasingly expensive and I just 30 years, and she see’s how difficult very well. I’m always looking to do no other shoppers, no expensive parking charges and reasonable couldn’t find clothes I liked that fitted it is for women to have a satisfying more events i.e hotels ladies events, prices. I really get to know what my so again happy to work with other well at reasonable prices so I took clothes shopping experience. "I customers like and therefore become up the challenge of setting up my wish I had quit my corporate job and local businesses as I love networking.’’ a personal shopper for them. I can own boutique at my home. I found started this sooner, because I love it.’’ source clothes from several suppliers clothes shopping a stressful rather How it all works so can offer choice and quality.’’ than enjoyable time, I hated being Although Lockdown has proved This unique approach to clothes surrounded by lots of other people, challenging, Penny has found video shopping means that you have an The quickest and easiest way to make queuing to try clothes on or even calls have made for very useful and hour slot to come and browse without an appointment is to call or message worse not trying them on and having in-depth conversations with clients to the interruptions of normal life. You Penny on 07766 368025 or email to take purchases back for a refund!’’ find out what they really need. have time to try clothes on and see [email protected] what looks great on you. There are no other shoppers, you have time to try If any local businesses are interested Busy lives Events in a collaboration, please get in touch. Her first customers were mainly friends I asked her how the business is on clothes, feel the fabrics and not who were feeling the same, looking for growing? ‘’I do several events, I’ve commit to buying until you are happy. There is new stock in weekly on clothes that were a reasonable price, done a few country shows and You can bring friends along if you like, Facebook with sizes 8–24 comfortable and stylish. recently done a ladies shopping event as it’s nice to get a second opinion. @portafiniboutique. at The Aqua Club in Pevensey Bay which was wonderful. I’ve hosted Bournefree readers get a 15% Bizzybirds networking meeting too. I discount on clothing for August. offer hosted clothing parties, basically Please quote: 'Bourne15' it involves a group of friends getting www.portafiniboutique.com 16 Issue 014, August 2021 Live news – www.bournefreelive.co.uk

The Eastbourne Vintage Festival is nearly here!

IT will be taking place from August 27–30 over the Bank Holiday Weekend at Gildredge Park. Best of all, the Festival is FREE entry and the only one of its type in the South.

With amazing attractions such as Pictured are just some of some of the You can pre-book your FREE tickets By Faiza Shafeek, Carrot Events Artisan Foods of all kinds, Antiques, amazing line-ups that will be gracing the for the festival at: Vintage Vehicles of all types, Art Festival Stage over the four days. We eastbournevintagefestival.co.uk/ and Prints, Dance & some great Live can’t list them all but you will be able to tickets or can also gain entry to the This massive Vintage and Retro Music, Victorian Children’s Funfair, see the full list on our www.facebook. festival on each day at the gate. festival will be covering all that Gin and Rum Marquee and Variety com/EastbourneVintageFestival is wonderful from the 1920’s of Bars, Vintage Collectables and page and the events website over the See you all at the festival… a great event to the 1970’s. much, much more. next few weeks. for all the family and the community.”

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Why Bill was a very12 mixed special bottles of still wine managerWas £119.88 | Nowat just £89 6 bottles of Sussex Sparkling WineThe including Beacon… 3 bottles of Brut and 3 bottles of Rosé Sparkling Wine. BILL Plumridge has retired after 31 years managing The BeaconWas – formerly£140.97 the | Now Eastbourne just £95 Arndale Centre. LIMITED TIME ONLY Why? Because he cared, he always By Peter Lindsey had time for people, and he always wanted to do the best for you.

RarelyFREE will you meet aDELIVERY more He also means a lot TOto many Bill Plumridge. popular man. charities. Not just because he MAINLAND UK allowed them to be in the Centre, which identifies and trains young but because he also showed a entrepreneurs. Bill has provided the genuine interest in what they did. group with space in the shopping centre on an annual basis. And Win A Car means a lot to many of anybody who saw Bill ride a us. I can remember going to Bill with Harley-Davidson through the centre, that idea many years ago. The result: complete with black leather jacket CarrAn Taylor English Vineyard, Wine Yew Experience Tree Farm, For Wheel Two Lane, more than £340,000 raised for and sunglasses, will know that he GOLDWestfield, VOUCHER East SussexBRONZE TN35 PLUS4SG charity, thank you Bill. also has a great sense of humour.” Carr Taylor GOLD Bronze Plus 01424Vineyard 752501 Tour Voucher [email protected] voucher I will leave it to others to pay their Eastbourne MP Caroline Ansell was £79, now £40 was £49, now £30 tributes: said: “Bill has been at the heart NO EXPIRY DATE! NO EXPIRY DATE! of our wonderful town for many Andrew Rice, Fund Manager years. He has been involved in so ‘’A guided group vineyard tour, ‘This is for a Guided Tour, for Legal & General, said: “I many great community activities tutored wine tasting, and Tutored Wine Tasting and would like to personally thank Bill and events that he will leave a large ploughmans lunch for 2 guests’’ Cream Tea for 2’’ for his dedication, hard work and gap to be filled. I do hope he will contribution to The Beacon over continue his involvement in – and the last 31 years. Bill has been an love for – the town long into his exceptional centre manager and it well-deserved retirement.” has been an absolute pleasure to work with him. Bill will be sorely Christina Ewbank, Chief missed, but I wish him a very happy Executive of the Eastbourne and well-deserved retirement.” Chamber of Commerce, said: “In addition to the invaluable part Bill Cllr David Tutt, leader of has played at The Beacon over Eastbourne Borough Council, the past three decades, he was said Bill had been “part of the also a key person in the Chamber fabric of the town.” David said: “Bill of Commerce as a past president Carr Taylor Vineyard, Yew Tree Farm, has always been very approachable and a director for many years. Wheel Lane, Westfield, East Sussex TN35 4SG and has supported a significant His dedication to the centre and 01424 752501 [email protected] number of local community Eastbourne will be greatly missed.” OPEN DAILY, 10am -5pm groups, including one very close to my heart – Young Enterprise, Bill will be sorely missed… Publication – www.bournefreemag.co.uk Issue 014, August 2021 19

Fundraising events are back at St Wilfrid’s Hospice

ST WILFRID’S Hospice Starting at Southease, the route will £30 for two stages. The cost of With a burst of colour at every take you over the hills through Alfriston entry includes route instructions, kilometre, you will be covered head has an exciting few and Eastbourne before finishing at refreshments, a 40th Anniversary to toe in your own rainbow by the months ahead with a Normans Bay. The walk is broken T-shirt, and a challenge medal end of the course. This isn’t a race down into three stages so you can on completion. Sign up today at against the clock, and whether you calendar full of events. choose a shorter distance if you like. stwhospice.org/wilfwalk walk, skip, run, wheel, or dance around, all that matters is that you Entry is £40 per walker for the full have fun! There is no upper or route, £15 for a single stage, and …or a colourful family By Peter Lindsey fun-run? lower age limit for Rainbow Run Gather your family and friends either and the course takes place On Saturday August 21, intrepid and join St Wilfrid’s on Saturday across large, flat fields. hospice supporters will be September 18 for their brand-new taking on a 40km walking family event, Rainbow Run. Entry is £20 for an adult and £15 challenge across the stunning for a child. Under 5’s go free and East Sussex countryside in Taking place at Nash Street Farm in family and group rates are also celebration of 40 years of the Hailsham, this is a 5k fun run with a available. Register your place today at hospice’s care. difference. stwhospice.org/rainbowrun

Chesters Lettings Agents Successfully letting and managing property in Eastbourne since 1983

It is that time of year when Chesters Eastbourne are looking for new holiday homes to add to their portfolio.

Due to the pandemic the English seaside towns and villages are in demand.

Chesters Eastbourne take care of your holiday home, and our service includes a furnishing service if required, advertising your property, taking payment, overseeing maintenance problems that might occur, and organising key collection.

We have a prominent office which is conveniently located close to the train station.

Please call on 01323 721216 or e-mail us at: [email protected] for our terms of management.

We are happy to discuss all aspects of holiday lettings.

01323 721216 | [email protected] | 12 Station Parade, Eastbourne BN21 1BE Your specialist local charity enabling people with complex disabilities to live a full and active life

Located in South Cliff, Eastbourne, The Chaseley Trust is a 55 bed charity care home offering high-quality care, nursing and rehabilitation services for adults with severe injuries as a result of Acquired Brain Injury, spinal cord injury, strokes and neurological disabilities, such as Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Neurone and Parkinson’s Disease

We offer residents: We offer staff: 24 hour residential care and nursing for Comprehensive training long term and respite stays Free Lead Adult Care Worker courses & Specialist rehabilitation services – neuro apprenticeships physiotherapy & occupational therapy Competitive rates of pay Fully wheelchair accessible gym facilities Rewarding work also open to the local community Career development Dedicated and highly trained staff Fixed 5 week rolling rota A varied range of stimulating activities Benefits include free health scheme and Healthy and nutritious meals tailored to life insurance cover personal diets We offer the community: A home from home in a stunning seaside location Volunteering opportunities Casbar, our bistro cafe open to family and Fundraising events and opportunities guests to socialise during the day A very worthy local cause to support

For further information or to visit, please contact us on 01323 744200 or by email: [email protected] www.chaseley.org.uk

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Meet the Chaseley Residents Alvin with some of his art.

FOLLOWING on from national Care Home Open Week and Glad to Care Week, we wanted to showcase some of our wonderful residents here at Chaseley and share with you some of their success stories. Nice food By Jodie Cornford Mark was just 36 when he suffered from a stroke with a severe bleed on Pip and the Book club. the right of his brain. Alvin has a neurological disability from an acquired brain He has been a resident at Chaseley Team read to her, it was noticed how and Other Animals' and next up is a injury that affects motivation, for five years and shares with us “I many other residents were listening in. book about a donkey. planning, social behaviour, and love it so much because the staff and From this, a book club was naturally language and speech production. residents are great, and the food is formed, and Pip is absolutely thrilled Here at Chaseley we are proud of nice. I’d been to five homes before about this. Now, the book club are each resident and their achievements He moved to Chaseley early 2020, Chaseley and this is the best by far.” reading Clare Balding's 'My Family whilst living here. and his progression has been amazing, within nine months he had Mark recently joined a walk along gone from being bed/chair bound Eastbourne seafront that was The Chaseley Trust was Residents come from all parts to being able to move independently organised by Eastbourne Access established in Eastbourne in of the UK to stay at their 55-bed and participate in some of the daily Group to identify some of the access 1946 by Dr Ludwig Guttmann home, because of their specialism activities on offer. and safety issues that occur when to care for soldiers returning in caring for people with a brain accessing the seafront, especially for from the Second World War or spinal cord injury and other Art is not only Alvin’s favourite disabled people living with mobility, with spinal injuries. neurological disabilities. activity, but it is also a great form of visual, hearing, cognitive and mental exercise for him and really helps with health impairments. Today, The Chaseley Trust team For further information on the his hand, eye co-ordination. In July delivers first-class long and short- charity please contact: Alvin opened his room to staff and This walk was organised following term nursing, respite care and Jodie Cornford, Fundraising residents for his first art exhibition. meetings and discussions that the rehabilitation to approximately 150 Manager via email at: access group have had with both residents with complex disabilities, [email protected] Eastbourne Borough Council and who, without intervention, face a or call 01323 744200. Sussex Police about cycling/e- deterioration in their condition. scooter safety on the seafront and the impact upon vulnerable people. It also addressed concerns disabled people have about using public The Chaseley Trust turns 75 this year and as part of their spaces post-pandemic. anniversary plans, they have recently launched a £375,000 fundraising appeal to modernise, update and refresh Book club Chaseley. If you would like to donate to Chaseley’s 75th Pip has progressive Multiple Sclerosis fundraising appeal, please visit their website at: and has been living at Chaseley for www.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/ three and a half years. Chaseley75thAnniversaryAppeal

Pip loves to have books read to her If you feel that you could support Chaseley by making them your Charity and back in May whilst in garden of the Year or potentially host an event on their behalf, please contact listening to one of our Well-being Jodie on 01323 744200 or [email protected]

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“Bringing our youngest set of twins was just too tricky though! Sara and I have some really exciting ideas, so watch this space!” Mini First Aid Kate Ball set up Mini First Aid from her kitchen table in 2014, running first aid classes for parents and carers in her local area.

Kate saw the potential for growth and together with her husband Matt, franchised the business across the UK. Mini First Aid now teaches basic and lifesaving first aid to around one thousand adults and children a week.

During the pandemic, Mini First Aid Kate and Matt with their children appearing on Dragons' Den. has trained thousands of people online in infection control, to ensure that businesses are COVID safe. In April 2021, Mini First Aid launched “I am thrilled that Kate accepted my their ‘Healthy Minds’ programme, offer. I’m looking forward to working to help children and young people Katie and Matt with her and making our plans come understand how to stay healthy to life.” mentally as well as physically.

Kate said: “The whole Dragons’ Den experience has been incredible. Mini First Aid East Sussex, scoop £50k on Brighton & Hove "Family is right at the heart of everything we do at Mini First Aid, so 07484332421 it felt completely right for the children [email protected] Dragons' Den to be involved. eastsussex.minifirstaid.co.uk

WHEN Kate and Matt Ball were invited to pitch for an investment on top BBC One show Dragons' Den, they made it a family affair.

During the Dragons’ Den episode, By Peter Lindsey the children demonstrated on each other how to perform abdominal thrusts, using the Actfast Anti It certainly paid off Choking Vest, as taught in the Mini Thanks to the help of four of First Aid Kids class. their six young children, Kate Tree Care and Gardening and Matt were successful in The children told the Dragons what attracting £50,000 investment number to call in an emergency and Year round commercial and residential tree care from Dragon and top showed them how to put teddy in the and gardening services in East Sussex. entrepreneur, Sara Davies. recovery position.

Kate and Matt pitched successfully Sara Davies is founder of Crafter’s Tree Services to the panel of Dragons, alongside Companion a multinational company Crown thinning / Crown lifting / Tree felling / Pruning / Hedge their children. with a turnover of over £34 million trimming / Hedge removal / Tropical flora per year. Garden Services The investment is aimed at Jungle clearance / Grass cutting / Planting / Weeding / Turfing developing the retail and marketing services / Green waste clearance section of the business. Exciting ideas Sara brings to the table not only her investment, but a wealth of Winston Pollard experience in this field. 07703689388 Sara said: “Kate and her family gave [email protected] us a hugely impactful pitch in the www.pollardtreecare.com Den and I was instantly impressed by Sara Davies. her and Mini First Aid. Drop In The Ocean presents Pirates at the Pier!! Saturday 14th August Pimms Bar , Rum Bar and BBQ All Day

- Front of Pier 10.30am Dance Troupe - Front walking upto Bar Drum Troupe 11.00am - Bar 11.00am Acoustic Set - Front of Pier Shamolies 12 Noon (Band) - Bar .00pm The Jackais 1.00pm - 3 - Bar .30pm Acoustic Set 3.30pm - 5 (Band) - Bar .30pm Captains Beard 6.00pm - 7 .00pm BBQ 12 Noon - 8 .00pm .00am - 8 Kitchen 11 .00pm Bar 10.00am - 10 /Rum Bar - Outside Pimms Bar Publication – www.bournefreemag.co.uk Issue 014, August 2021 25

Celebrating Diversity

By bringing people together to recognise and celebrate our in East Sussex differences, organisers hope to unite people from all walks of life and work towards creating a more THIS past year has proved to be difficult for ethnically inclusive county. diverse communities due to the disproportionate If you would like to come along, you impact of COVID-19 and the systemic inequalities can contact: [email protected] By Peter Lindsey or you can get tickets directly from highlighted by the murder of George Floyd. Eventbrite at: www.tinyurl.com/ sussexdiversity As a result of the lockdown, to celebrate diversity and facilitate To ensure inclusivity and accessibility, we have seen an increase in community cohesion in East Sussex. there will be a variety of family The event will be held on the 28th isolation which has negatively friendly activities, including henna of August at the Willingdon Trees impacted the well-being of many. It will be accessible to people from all tattoos, football (in collaboration with Community Centre in Eastbourne, backgrounds. Nations United FC, one of the UK’s from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM (BST). For this reason, the need to bring first all-refugee team), face painting people together and provide spaces for individuals to connect Family friendly and storytelling. Volunteers are needed for the day. and feel celebrated has become Food is a great way to bring people increasingly important. together and learn about different Adaeze Obasuyi, a published author, Diversity Resource International cultures, therefore organisers will be will read some of her children’s books (DRI) is a non-profit-making Social Diversity Resource International is providing catering from a range of and international DJ T.A.S.K will be Enterprise Company that was organising an event in Eastbourne international backgrounds. bringing us together through music. incorporated in December 2004. 26 Issue 014, August 2021 Live news – www.bournefreelive.co.uk

An incredible 50 years as a Gillian Mills, Joseph Ralph Homer and Julie Bentley.

volunteer Samaritan Ms Bentley made the special trip to together for a change, but I’m pleased the Branch for a lunchtime celebration, to be the excuse!” and she said: “It was such a privilege JOSEPH Ralph Homer He lives in Eastbourne and was also a to join Eastbourne Samaritans to The Samaritans has 201 branches Branch Director from 1976 – 1979. thank Ralph for an extraordinary 50 across the UK and Ireland and, in 2020, is celebrating an years of service as a Samaritan. more than 20,000 people volunteered incredible 50 years as a Current Branch Director, Gillian their time spending over one million Mills said “I didn’t want this event to Very modest hours answering calls for help. Samaritans volunteer. go unnoticed. “He is a remarkable man who, through his dedication and hours of listening This was via the unique 24-hour Helped thousands to those in distress, will have helped listening service, email, letter, face to By Peter Lindsey “Ralph has been a tremendous asset thousands of people over the years.” face and Welsh language service. to our Branch over the years and so I contacted Julie in desperation. A very modest Ralph added “It's very If you’re in need of emotional support Eastbourne & District nice that so many people should please call 116 123 or email Samaritans welcomed CEO Julie “She answered my messages in take the trouble to turn up on this [email protected] Bentley to acknowledge Ralph’s minutes, and agreed to come and occasion, but it’s not just for me it’s amazing efforts. make a personal visit, I was so thrilled.” an opportunity for everyone to get Eastbourne Samaritans is in Bolton Road. Sea so much more this summer on Eastbourne Pier

The Gift Box Souvenirs – Gifts – Confectionery. Newly renovated & under new management. Great selection of traditional & retro souvenirs of Eastbourne. Delicious Fudge, Biscuits and Preserves. Large range of Nautical style decor for the home & garden.

Something for everyone. Wok and Waffle Crystals & Candles Takeaway freshly made noodles Just opened on Eastbourne Pier. and waffles with a variety of A beautiful selection of gemstones toppings and extras. and crystals. Look out for a grand opening date soon… Soy Wax Candles – Aroma Lamps – Humidifiers – Wax Melts – Dream Catchers & Buddhas – Beautiful Jewellery & Gifts

The Candy Shop From fudge and biscuits to super sour sweets, you’ll find a massive variety in the candy shop! We stock a huge selection of rock, traditional and retro sweets and vegan and sugar free treats too. All Decked Out Beach food, eat on the beach or takeaway. We have a gorgeous new decked area where you can sit and enjoy Eastbourne’s The Hatch beautiful beach in comfort. Cold drinks and slushies at the We serve barista coffee, seafood, pier entrance. Get your coffee sandwiches, paninis, homemade sausage and tea to go. rolls, cakes, smoothies, frozen yoghurt, real dairy ice cream. Vegan options available. Marshfield real dairy ice cream. Fresh Draft & bottled beers, cider and wine too. doughnuts, hot chocolate. See you on the pier! You’ll find us ‘underneath the pier’.

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Mandy’s doing a roaring trade in East Dean

A NEW café and restaurant has opened in East Dean.

Mandy, the owner, is trying to be as Takeaways and packed lunches are By Peter Lindsey community focused as possible. also available from 9am to 2pm daily!

August's featured artist is Vicki Join Mandy every Saturday from 5–7pm Sheppard's Café/Farm/Shop/ Disney, and everything displayed on for half price cocktails and nibbles. Kitchen is focused on serving the Art Wall is for sale. Vicki is also and selling local produce. displaying some smaller canvasses To book please email: [email protected] It is a daytime cafe and weekend Its first Quiz and Curry evening is Or call: 01323 423081 restaurant with oven ready freshly now fully booked, and a second one cooked meals also delivered locally. is planned for September. www.sheppardscafe.com

Eastbourne Food Partnership:

‘WE must improve this broken system.’

the health of the nation and save the “The Eastbourne Food Partnership These include a landmark Sugar and By Peter Lindsey environment. brings together the network of food- Salt Reformulation Tax, expansion related organisations, individuals and of Free School Meals and a major Health risks policy makers, and we are currently overhaul of food education. A food partnership has been set Caroline Tradewell is Eastbourne Food collaborating on a town-wide food up in Eastbourne – one of seven Partnership steering group member strategy document. Facebook/Instagram: across Sussex. and development officer at 3VA. @eastbournefoodpartnership “So, we particularly welcome the The focus is on common food issues recommendation for all local She said: “We are delighted that across the county and to share authorities to put in place a food whole-systems approaches and information and good practice. strategy, developed with reference to collaborative, partnership working are the National Food Strategy’s goals In July, Part Two of the National Food being clearly recognised as crucial to and metrics and in partnership with Strategy was published – the first improving our broken food system. the communities they serve.” comprehensive review of the food “The national strategy sets out clearly system in 75 years. the risks to health and the environment The local partnerships call on from current practices, and clear government and food businesses It calls for historic reform to the food recommendations to change this, to implement the Strategy’s 14 system to protect the NHS, improve from national to local policy. recommendations. Publication – www.bournefreemag.co.uk Issue 014, August 2021 33 Health&Wellbeing

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Martin Bell is Eastbourne DGH Hero of Walking Festival the Month returns this September

ENCOURAGING residents and visitors to put their best foot forward, Eastbourne Walking Festival is set to return from 17th – 26th September.

"The varied walk calendar includes By Peter Lindsey a wide range of themed and informational walks, from ‘Nordic Walking’ taster sessions to a history The inclusive 10-day festival packed route featuring ‘Downland features more than 75 free-to- Trails and Smugglers Tales’ ensuring join walks with rural, urban and that, whether you are an avid rambler coastal guided routes, alongside or are new to walking, you are a wide range of self-guided bound to find a walk to suit you. itineraries, providing the perfect walk for everyone, no matter "Plus, with the South Downs Way MARTIN Bell, Clinical Orderly is the winner of their age or ability. recently being named as the

the Trust’s Hero of the Month award. ‘10th most beautiful hiking trail in the Eastbourne Borough Council Lead world’ there is no better reason to hard-working ethic and his great Cabinet Member for Tourism and start exploring Eastbourne on foot!” By Peter Lindsey team spirit. We really love him and Leisure, Councillor Margaret Bannister

feel that he needs to be the staff said “With more people than More information on the Eastbourne member of every month.” ever reconnecting with nature and Martin works on Berwick ward reaching for their walking boots over Walking Festival, including booking guided walks through the event’s at Eastbourne DGH and was Trust Chairman Steve Phoenix the past 18 months, the Eastbourne online calendar, can be found at: nominated by the ward Matron presented Martin with a certificate Walking Festival promotes the eastbournewalkingfestival.com Sarah Wilkinson-Cox. and gift token. endless health and wellness benefits of walking whilst encouraging walkers With limited spaces available on each Matron Sarah Wilkinson-Cox The Hero of the Month awards to discover a part of Eastbourne and walk, booking early is recommended said: “Martin joined Berwick in recognise the great work of the surrounding areas they may have March 2020 at the most difficult never explored before. to avoid disappointment. colleagues who demonstrate how time, he adapted really well to the the Trust Values are lived out as new position and has made a real part of everyday working life. improvement to the audit scores on the ward. Martin not only cleans the ward with great pride but spends Each month staff nominate their time talking to patients and reporting colleagues for the award. Eight concerns to the nursing staff.“ Divisional Heroes of the Month are selected by Divisional Leads who “Martin works really closely with then go forward to be selected as the housekeeping team and works the overall Trust Hero of the Month above and beyond his role. The by the Trust Executive. whole ward adores him and staff walk around saying how hard Pictured: Matron, Sarah Wilkinson- working he is at all times. He has Cox, Clinical Orderly, Martin Bell turned the ward around with his and Chairman Steve Phoenix. Publication – www.bournefreemag.co.uk Issue 014, August 2021 35

Top honour for charity

THE work of an Eastbourne-based charity that provides vital medical equipment to hospitals has been recognised with the award of a national honour. The Queen’s Award judges made Brighton and Hove surgeries to whom a special designation to Medi Tech Medi Tech Trust has donated over 170 and voluntary groups from across Trust for its momentous efforts at pieces of medical equipment to aid By Peter Lindsey the UK to be awarded the QAVS – the height of the Covid pandemic, their 270,000 patients. Also present the highest accolade given to UK when it moved swiftly to source was Medi Tech Trust co-founder and charities. and supply thousands of pieces urology surgeon Graham Watson, Medi Tech Trust founder of PPE equipment for NHS staff, who has helped the charity train some Bob Lewis and his small team Formed in 2002 by Bob Lewis, care workers and the vulnerable. 500 overseas doctors across the gathered at a special ceremony Medi Tech Trust is dedicated to Through the provision of two bladder African nations and Sri Lanka. in Hove to receive the Queen’s the provision of cutting-edge scanners to allow home monitoring Award For Voluntary Service medical equipment to hospitals of three times as many patients, many Pictured at the awards ceremony with from Lord Lieutenant of and medical centres. Over these hospital beds have been freed up. Sir Peter Field in the centre are the East Sussex, Sir Peter Field. years, Medi Tech Trust has supplied Medi Tech Trust team, left to right, more than £1 million of equipment Receiving certificates at the awards Jose Valero-Gil, Caroline Watson, The volunteers were among to Sussex hospitals, giving patients ceremony at All Saints Church, Hove, Graham Watson, Bob Lewis, Sandra 241 charities, social enterprises access to ground-breaking treatments. were representatives of some of the Lewis, Jonathan Payne and Alison White. It's a marathon not It is a quick way that we can become a race! grounded in the present moment. This can help us to look at the thing that made us stressed from a different, more SOMETIMES it feels as grounded and present focus.

though life is travelling Another way that you can feel more in at 101mph. control is by starting a new hobby. This can be something that you could By Daniel Middleton put all that nervous energy into. It can also be something that you can celebrate when you learn a new skill. This is amplified when we arrive Studies have shown that starting a new at those big turning points in our hobby can lower blood pressure as lives that result in change. It can well as cholesterol which can build up be scary not feeling you are not when we feel more stressed. Another in control but there are ways that plus side is that it can provide you with you can make this experience a a needed break. Taking breaks can lot less intimidating. prevent burnout and stress that have a massive impact on our mental health. When we experience this feeling, we are often experiencing a type Whilst sometimes it feels as though life of cognitive distortion known as is travelling faster than you may want it to, magnification. This is where we make there are ways that you can slow down something out to be a lot larger than and ground yourself to the present and it actually is. There are many different what is going on around you. Remember ways to tackle this. A popular example that life is not a race. You don't have to is to breathe, focusing on each breath know everything by a certain age or be that you take. The best thing about this someone at another. It doesn't matter technique is that you don't need any how long it may take you to get to your special equipment to do it. destination. It's your life so live it. Appendix B: Blank Crossword Grids

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How to survive and THRIVE in this fast-paced housing market

ONE thing you won’t have failed to notice, if you are hoping to move home this year, is how quickly properties are selling.

By Ben Surridge, Director, Surridges Estate Agents Ltd.

Many buyers and sellers Although many homeowners will A motivated estate agent will optimise • Book to view at the very earliest we speak to are feeling feel uneasy about selling their the marketing of your home via eye- opportunity. Buyers who wait for overwhelmed with the pace existing home first, in a seller’s catching, quality photography, enticing that convenient weekend viewing of the current housing market. market where demand outstrips descriptions and extensive online will likely miss out in this fast-paced Demand for appealing properties supply, it really is the only successful exposure. Attracting more buyers environment. is at an all-time high – blink and approach to securing your ideal will help to fetch the best possible you will miss that dream home! onward purchase. Home sellers sale price, leaving you with a bigger • Be ready for your dream home to and estate agents favour “ready budget and greater choice when it come along: make a strong offer However, the benefits of such a and able” buyers, and with so many comes to finding your next home. and have proof of your ability to market can be enjoyed by following buyers to choose from, you will get purchase ready to provide to the this key advice: overlooked if you are not already in Once you’re ready to proceed, estate agent, such as a mortgage a proceedable position. start that property search with promise and details of your chain/ Get yourself into a strong buying a vengeance! selling agent. position BEFORE searching for Find an agent who is determined to your new home. help you maximise your sale price • Contact local agents and ask to be In summary registered for property. It is vital to make your requirements clear, – Be proactive and resilient. sound keen and emphasis your – Seek out a determined estate ability to act quickly for the right agent. home. Make sure you give them the best method to contact you quickly, – Maximise your budget. so you can book a viewing at the – Set up alerts. earliest opportunity. – Be prepared to act decisively. • In addition (not alternatively), check the property portals like Rightmove and On The Market at least once Visit the Contact Us page on our every day. Better still, set up website to register your property property alerts and keep a regular requirements or book your eye on these. FREE VALUATION.

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There are a lot of misconceptions • You can take a lump sum only, or regarding ’Equity Release’ – you can have a lump sum with a drawdown facility which means you You may have heard comments can have more income at a later date. such as “The interest rolls up and What is Equity there is nothing left to give to your What most people don’t realise is beneficiaries." that you can in fact use a Lifetime mortgage to purchase a new “It is all a con and interest rates are high.” property – For example, you may “You cannot move home.” not wish to downsize, you may want Release? “You cannot make any payments or to move to the home of your dreams repay the loan.” but do no not have the excess funds to do this – In this case you can It is important to note that Equity purchase using a Lifetime mortgage. THERE are two types of Equity Release: Lifetime Release is fully regulated by the FCA mortgages and Home Reversion Plans. Both (Financial conduct Authority) , and Robbins Financial can help you to subject to the protections afforded by understand the steps involved, talk of these are regulated by the financial conduct the Financial Ombudsman. you through your options and of Authority (FCA). course they can also explain the full Under the umbrella of lifetime benefits of Equity Release. plan. These include money for Home mortgages there are various options Improvements or holidays. Funds to available – By Zoë Robbins, Robbins Financial There will be a Fee for arranging your Equity pay for care costs. Financial gifts for • Release and the Fee amount will depend on the loved ones. You can even use Equity You do not have to make type of Equity Release you are arranging. Equity Release can play a crucial Release to pay towards the purchase repayments; however, you can role in retirement funding and choose to make payments to avoid The agreed Fee is payable on Completion. of a new home. the flexibility and safeguards the interest rolling up. which are built into plans that This is a lifetime mortgage. To understand the features and risks ask for a personalised Illustration. comply with the Equity Release Equity Release is available to anyone • You are able to move home if council product Standards. over the age of 55 years. You do required. You can transfer the not even have to own your own lifetime mortgage to a new property 07724 452972 There are many reasons people home, if indeed you would like to or pay it off in full (charges may [email protected] choose to take out an Equity Release purchase a new one. apply for this). www.robbinsfinancial.co.uk

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We're bringing Tide Mills back to life!

The TIde MIlLs ProJEcT www.tidemillsproject.uk Heritage Celebratory Week: 22 – 26 September 2021 INSTAGRAM @tidemillsproject Facebook-F /tidemillsproject Twitter @tidemillsp Box Office: 01323 80 20 20 • www.royalhippodrome.com

Box Office: 01323 80 20 20 • www.royalhippodrome.com NOW SHOWING NOW SHOWING APRIL MAY Wednesday Wednesdays Viva Variety Theatre Tours st th th APRILrd 1 8 15 Full Price £16.50 • Concessions £15 MAY AUGUST3 All Tickets £5 nd th 10.30am 22 29 Child £8 • Family Ticket Wednesday 8.15pm (2 Adults + 2 Children) £40 Wednesdays Thursday The Dreamboys Wednesday Viva Variety th Every WednesdayTheatre Tours8.15pm st th th 4 rd Premium Stalls (Front 5 Rows) £27.50 1st Theatre Tours 8pm2021 SUMMER SEASON All other tickets £24.50 All Tickets £5 1 8 15 3 10.30am until 27th October Full Price £16.50 • Concessions £15 PRODUCTION All Tickets £5 nd th Child £8 • Family Ticket Saturday10.30am Thursday 22 29 th Disco Inferno 2nd The Nat King Cole Songbook (2 Adults + 2 Children) £40 6 All Tickets £27.50 All Tickets £26.50 8pm 7.30pm 8.15pm Friday TuesdayThursday Hormonal Housewives rd Show of Hands Wednesday th 3 The DreamboysAll Tickets £26.50 9 th Full Price £26 • Group booking rate 7.30pm 7.30pm (6+ people) £23 Premium Stalls (Front 5 Rows) £27.50 st Theatre Tours 4 Saturday 1 Wed – Sat th The George Michael Legacy All Tickets £5 8pm 4 All other tickets £24.50All Tickets £27.50 10 t h – 13 th Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs 7.30pm 10.30am Wed – 7pm Full Price £15.50 • Child £13.50 Thurs & Fri – 2.30pm Concessions (Over 60s/Students) £15 Sunday SaturdaySwan 7th Lake August & 6pm Tuesday Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) £48 th Sat – 11am, 2.30pm 5 Adult £187.30pm • Child (Under 16s) £10 Thursday & Saturday6pm 6pm Concessions (Over 60s/Students) £16 3rd August Tickets £13 - £16 nd The Nat King Cole Songbook Sunday 6pmth The Little Mix Show Friday Disco InfernoScreamingAll Tickets Blue£26.50 Murder th th 6 Full Price £15 • Concessions 10 Comedy Club 2 All Tickets £26.50 14 (Under 16s & Over 60s) £12 All Tickets £27.50 7pm 7pm All Tickets £10 7.30pm 8pm Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) £48 Saturday Wednesday The Death & Life of the th Once Upon A Princess th 11 All Tickets £12 17 Hippodrome Theatre 12pm & 4pm Friday 7.30pmTuesday & 9pm Full Price £18Sunday • Concessions 15th £15 August 3pm Thursday rd Show of Hands ThursdaythHormonal HousewivesLa Voix Thursday & 16 3 th Full Price £24 • Concessions £22 th The Drifters 26th7.30pm August All Tickets £26.50 18 9 AllSunday Tickets £28 29th Full Price £26 • Group booking rate 7.30pm 7.30pm August Friday7.30pm 7.30pm th (6+ people)The £23 Bon Jovi Experience 8.15pm 17 All Tickets £24 Friday – Saturday 7.30pm Saturday 19 t h – 20th Twirly Woos Live Tickets £16 - £18 Fri – 4pm Adult £13 • Child £11 Saturday A Phenomenal Evening Sat – 11am &2pm Tickets £16 - th th The George Michael Legacy Wed – Sat £18 18 with David Ford 7.30pm All Tickets £16 4 All Tickets £27.50 Saturdayt h – th Screaming Blue Murder 7.30pm 1020th 13 Comedy Club SnowSunday White & The SevenBond School Dwarfs of Dance th 7pmWed – 7pm All Tickets £10 19 Showcase 4.30pmFull Price £15.50 • ChildAdult £12 £13.50 • Child £8 ThursSunday & Fri – 2.30pm Sunday st Abba Gold Concessions (Over 60s/Students) £15 21 Mon Tues School groups Gansta Granny Swan Lake & 6pm All Tickets £23.50 th st during the day th 7.30pm 20 Family21 (2 AdultsMonday 20th & & Adult2 Children)£15 / Child £12 • Family £48 (2 Adults SatFriday – 11am, 27th 2.30pm 5pm 7pm Tuesday 21st and 2 Children)Saturday £49 • Schools Rate £9 5 Adult £18 • Child (Under 16s) £10 FridayAugust& 6pm Magic The Tour 28th August 6pm Concessions (Over 60s/Students) £16 th Full Price £22 • Concessions Friday 267.30pm (Over 60s & Under 16s) £19 th Rock &7.30pm Roll Paradise 7pm Family Ticket (2 Adults & 2 Children) £60 24 All Tickets £24 7.30pm Friday TicketsSaturdaySunday £20 - £22 Saturday The Little Mix ShowAll Tickets £25 Screaming Blue Murder th Theatre Tours th A Tribute to David Bowie 27 All Tickets £5 25 th 10.30am th Full Price £15 • ConcessionsAll Tickets £23.50 14 7.30pm 10 Comedy Club Saturday Thursday(Under 16s & OverThe 60s) Amazing £12 Adventures 7pm All Tickets £10 th 7pm Lindisfarne th 27 All Tickets £26.50 30Family (2 Adults & 2 Children)of Pinocchio £48 7.30pm 1.30pm & 4.30pm Adult £14 • Child £12 106 - 114 Seaside Road | Eastbourne | BN21 3PF Saturday Wednesday The Death & Life of the th Once Upon A Princess th 11 All Tickets £12 17 Hippodrome Theatre 12pm & 4pm 7.30pm & 9pm Full Price £18 • Concessions £15 Thursday La Voix Thursday th 16 Full Price £24 • Concessions £22 th The Drifters 7.30pm 18 All Tickets £28 7.30pm Friday th The Bon Jovi Experience 17 All Tickets £24 Friday – Saturday 7.30pm 19 t h – 20th Twirly Woos Live Fri – 4pm Adult £13 • Child £11 Saturday A Phenomenal Evening Sat – 11am &2pm 18 th with David Ford 7.30pm All Tickets £16 Saturday Screaming Blue Murder 20th Comedy Club Sunday Bond School of Dance 7pm All Tickets £10 19 th Showcase 4.30pm Adult £12 • Child £8 Sunday st Abba Gold Mon Tues School groups Gansta Granny 21 All Tickets £23.50 th st during the day 7.30pm 20 21 Monday 20th & Adult £15 / Child £12 • Family (2 Adults 5pm 7pm Tuesday 21st and 2 Children) £49 • Schools Rate £9 Friday Magic The Tour th Full Price £22 • Concessions Friday 26 (Over 60s & Under 16s) £19 th Rock & Roll Paradise 7pm Family Ticket (2 Adults & 2 Children) £60 24 All Tickets £24 7.30pm Saturday Theatre Tours Saturday 27th th A Tribute to David Bowie All Tickets £5 25 All Tickets £23.50 10.30am 7.30pm Saturday Thursday The Amazing Adventures th Lindisfarne th 27 All Tickets £26.50 30 of Pinocchio 7.30pm 1.30pm & 4.30pm Adult £14 • Child £12 Publication – www.bournefreemag.co.uk Issue 013, July 2021 43

If you love LIVE music this is the show for you!

JOIN Duality (Paula & Barney Pout) and their awesome band and singers, The Rhythm Crew, in a brand-new regular Sunday night feature not to be missed!

With over 30 hit songs recreating By Laura Sivers the iconic sounds of the 60’s, 70’s & 80’s Duality brings a truly electric night of music to The Royal Sunday Night Live! is a music- Hippodrome Theatre. packed show that will take you Come along on a nostalgic journey through Book tickets now! the world of Pop, Motown, Blues & Country. Sunday 15th Aug 2021 – 3:00pm Sunday 29th Aug 2021 – 8:15pm With an outstanding live band Sunday 26th Sep 2021 – 8:15pm and enjoy the on stage Sunday Night Live! Sunday 31st Oct 2021 – 3:00pm celebrates the distinctive sound of The Carpenters, Neil Diamond, Full Price: £18 Barbra Streisand, Carole King, Ray Concession: £16 Wednesday Charles, Billy Joel, The Supremes, Lionel Richie, Frankie Valli & The www.ticketsource.co.uk/ night show – Four Seasons and more! royalhippodrome/ on all summer

‘THERE’S No Business-Like Show Business’ is a celebration of all things theatrical!

Our cast of local professionals – By Laura Sivers with Comedy Host Grant Martins at the helm – will celebrate and commemorate live theatre at The After three socially distanced Royal Hippodrome. performances in May, the cast are back with a full-length version, So, ‘let’s go on with the show’! bigger and better than ever!

Join us every Wednesday evening Full Price: £16.50 throughout the summer for a whistle- Concessions: £15 stop tour of musical genres through the years, with comedy, exciting www.ticketsource.co.uk/ dance routines and much, much more. royalhippodrome/ 44 Issue 014, August 2021 Live news – www.bournefreelive.co.uk

Christian working with students from Bowden House School, using his mobile forge. Christian Funnell Super Sculptor! Christian with the Cormarant. Photo: Alun Callender.

ONCE again, as part of Heritage Celebratory Week, we continue to explore a local exhibition taking place The TIde MIlLs ProJEcT at The Tide Mills Village near Newhaven and Seaford Heritage Celebratory Week: 22 - 26 September 2021 which will be celebrating a variety of artists and We're bringing Tide Mills back to life! musicians, along with their work.

the gate to the old mill. This will be LYT Productions and the team behind the By Samuel Kavakli powered by the very sparse tidal flow Tide Mills Project are delighted to be system which still remains. On every sharing the unique and diverse history of revolution a mechanism will click Tide Mills to new audiences through immersive and interactive installations, Another talented artist on round and display to the audience a workshops and musical performance. the guest list is local sculptor, different species of plant or animal Scan the QR code to find out more and Christian Funnell. Christian has connected to the Tide Mills site. plan your visit! worked on projects for the public This latest project will be created and local communities to enjoy in conjunction with students from for around 35 years – designing Bowden House School. and creating gates, sculptures and various outdoor pieces. Christian Funnell is an amazingly talented sculptor, whose use of plants He is well known locally for creating and animals allows him to make his the Bandstand and Cormorant in work both inspirational and beautiful! Newhaven. These were designed in an attempt to divert people’s eyes For more information on Christian, away from the comings and goings please follow: @funnellchristian of the port and encourage them on Instagram and visit his website: to look at the natural world around christianfunnell.com for information them! He is also known for creating on upcoming events or to take a look the Shoal community seating project at his past and current projects. in Seaford. His inspiration for this came from observing the movement The Tide Mills Project will be running of fish through water. from 20th–26th September 2021. @tidemillsproject /tidemillsproject @tidemillsp Looking into the future, Christian is To find out more about this exciting working on plans to create a large event, please visit: metal water wheel to be placed at www.tidemillsproject.uk Publication – www.bournefreemag.co.uk Issue 014, August 2021 45

MUST-PLAY games By Samuel Kavakli Classic games that became huge hits.

FIFA 21 – MINECRAFT – EA Sports Mojang Released: Oct 2020 Originally released: Nov 2011

off mode, create and build your diamond gear and travel to the own teams using your favourite End and fight the monstrous Ender players from across the world by Dragon! Either way, Minecraft is packing players in Ultimate team fun to play in any mode with your or you can explore what it’s like friends and family. to be a manager or player in In addition to the normal game career mode! FIFA 21 is the 28th Minecraft is a 3D world modes, there are many servers installment of the Fifa series of creativity and survival, where you can play many This is a game that gets re- and it is available to play on available in several different different mini games and explore released every year and the Xbox One, Xbox Series editions across several creators’ different builds. Servers some may find that boring, different platforms! allow players from around the X, the PS4, the PS5, the however, with each installment world to play together or against Nintendo Switch, Stadia and the gameplay improves and The regular world of Minecraft each other to win or compete in Microsoft windows! the graphics get better. It’s so allows you to play in creative tournaments and games! realistic, you’ll actually believe mode where you can use FIFA 21 is a video game that that Ronaldo is on your TV, hundreds of blocks to create As one of the most popular games iconic builds. Alternatively, you in the world, it is constantly being allows you to control the football doing what you want him to do! players on the pitch by yourself! can choose to play survival mode improved and updated. Minecraft where you have to quite literally is fun and entertaining and it You can either play against Metacritic gave both the console survive each day by collecting allows you to relax and be creative! your family and friends using and PC versions decent scores gear, cutting trees, fighting Metacritic’s scores are reasonably existing teams such as: Chelsea, out of 100, so if you’re a football mobs, eating food and mining high, especially for the newest Barcelona and Manchester fan then it’s definitely worth underground! If you grind long version, so listen to those reviews United in what they call the kick giving it a go! enough, you get to find yourself and give it a try, whenever you can!

TRIVIAL PURSUIT FAMILY SCRABBLE – EDITION – Hasbro Mattel Originally released: Dec 1979 Originally released: 1938

The aim of the game is to roll At 83 years of age, there are of the dice, move your way across course many different versions of the board, answer the questions Scrabble, whether it be simply an correctly and fill up all six pieces update of the original or a new of the pie! When you’ve done branded version – often based that, all you need to do to win the on a film or show with a few game is to get to the middle and extra rules thrown in to make it Moving away from video answer your final question! A board game for 2–4 more interesting. games now and on to a family players that allows you and board game that is sadly not Over the years, Trivial Pursuit has your family to simply score Nowadays you can even play as well known by many people expanded and new versions of points by forming words! Scrabble on the go with an App now, as it was in the 80’s! the original game are released that allows you to play online every so often including one Each player starts with a certain against the computer or even Trivial Pursuit is a game for two to available as a video game. In number of letters and they take against Scrabble fans around six players that allows family and recent years, separate packs of turns to create words that need to friends of all ages to get together questions have been released join or overlap in some way. Each the world! Scrabble has brought and put their general knowledge for people with specific interests. letter has a different value and families together for many years. to the test! The questions can Two of the most popular being certain squares on the board can be divided into kids or adults Trivial Pursuit Friends and Trivial increase your score depending It is a lot of fun for everybody questions and then categorised Pursuit Harry Potter. on what it says. It’s not always but at the same time, a great into six areas: History, Geography, the big words that get you the learning tool not only for the Entertainment, Arts and Literature, This is a game that has stood the greatest points, sometimes a short youngest members of the family Sports and Leisure and Science test of time and provided you keep word using a letter with a high but also for the older ones, and Nature, so there really should your questions up to date, it really value or on a special square can whose grammar and spelling be something for everybody! is the perfect family favourite! even treble your score. may have gotten a little rusty! 46 Issue 014, August 2021 Live news – www.bournefreelive.co.uk

winters. The huge blooms will appear notice the change but visiting friends in profusion without fail. Some people and family will not. It works a treat plant 'Annabelle' as a hedge since it and helps keep the garden looking Green and can be cut back severely in the winter fresh even when some of your plants for a tidy effect. Deciduous and with are not looking their best. Another an upright growth habit, hydrangea idea is to slide grown on plants or Annabelle makes a gorgeous feature bulbs into any gaps you might have in for a partly shady border with moist, your borders, so they can burst forth pleasant well-drained soil. It will also be happy when your other Summer plants are in a roomy patio planter, provided it no longer looking their best. I always is kept well fed and watered in the plant up extra containers in my garden, growing season. The large flower knowing I will need them as the THE last official month of summer is the perfect heads can also be cut for use in a summer progresses, to take the place vase, and are particularly suitable of those which are past their best. time to enjoy your garden while it’s still at its best. for dried flower arrangements too. Children are on school holiday, lawns are in full I’ve had mine a few years now and August jobs it grows in a large pot behind the A task some gardeners seem to use, and there’s plenty of delicious fruit and veg to house. Check them out and maybe forget at this time of year is to ensure consider planting some. all Camellias and Rhododendrons fill your dinner plate. If you’re planning a holiday are really well watered. Many of us in August, enjoy. I’m pretty sure the one thing we National Garden Scheme wonder why buds fall off before As the summer moves towards developing. By keeping plants watered will all be hoping for is some warmth and lots of its close, readers will find there you can ensure that next year's buds sunshine. I know my garden will. It has been so wet are fewer gardens opening for develop well and do not dry out. the scheme. Later in the month, and the sunshine will bring the flowers back to life. Butlers Farmhouse, the County Jobs to this month might include Organiser’s garden, in Butlers Lane, planting out bulbs that will flower in cultivate, tolerate almost any soil, and Herstmonceux, opens the garden the Autumn. There’s not really room gate over the weekend of the 21st By Geoff Stonebanks produce abundant blooms. Colours in my garden to do this now but I’m beguile with clear blue, vibrant pink, and 22nd August with entry £6. The guessing your garden is probably not frosty white, lavender, and rose added bonus is you can listen to as packed as tight as mine! You could jazz in the garden too. Also opening give your plot a real lift for later in the Last month was so disappointing blossoms—sometimes all blooming is Camberlot Hall, Camberlot Road year with lots of new colour and fresh with so much rain at the start on the same plant! They are excellent for a range of garden sites from in Lower Dicker near Hailsham over blooms. Nerines are a good example of the month, all the flowering group plantings to shrub borders to the weekend of the 14th and 15th. It to fit this bill and look good planted annuals were beaten down and containers. Varieties abound (every is a relaxed country garden planted in groups together but make sure they blooms had to be cut off as they year, it seems, breeders present us and maintained to encourage wildlife, have good drainage. all became very mushy! That said, with more options!), and gardeners’ also £6 entry. Both gardens offer the garden certainly looked lush expectations of bloom size and colour refreshments too, so why not pop the Read more of Geoff’s garden at: all month but lacked overall colour, are boundless. I have several types dates in your diary. Full details can be www.driftwoodbysea.co.uk with just a few pockets, where the in my garden, the one in the header found at www.ngs.org.uk blooms were a little hardier. is “Annabelle”. It is a stunning, large flowered white hydrangea, often Summer tip Hydrangeas producing football sized flower heads At this time of year, especially with Geoff’s garden, Driftwood has appeared With immense flower heads, over 10'' in diameter. The enormous, the extremes of weather we have on BBC2 Gardeners’ World, was a finalist hydrangeas flaunt an old-fashioned densely packed heads of creamy- been experiencing, a little trick you in Gardeners’ World Magazine Best Small charm in summertime that’s hard to Space and a finalist in Lewes District Business white flowers appear from July to might like to pinch is one that I always Awards 2018 as ‘The Tourist Destination of resist. While these flowering shrubs September above pointed, dark green employ. I start to relocate some of my the Year’. Read the amazing 5-star reviews are low-maintenance, proper care will leaves. Unlike the better-known blue own garden sculpture and ornaments, on TripAdvisor. Amazing feature in Coast keep them blooming. Unrivalled in and pink hydrangeas, Annabelle so that your eye is drawn to them, Magazine and an American magazine, Flea Market Garden Style. 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