Celebratingseaford
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Christmas with Geoff
You might recall the festive post on ‘60 years of collecting Christmas decorations’ by Bishopstone resident, Geoff Stonebanks. Geoff has previously been named by ITV’s This Morning as possibly Britain’s Most Festive Man. He is a Christmas devotee extraordinaire. Geoff received an interesting call from a local man in a nearby village, just before Christmas…
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A closer look at our moon.
The Moon is our nearest neighbour in our Solar System. It wasformed about 4.5 billion years ago, soon after the Earth. This beautiful celestial body is an average of 238,855 miles away from Earth and it takes 1.3 seconds for light to travel from the Moon to Earth. The moon is an important part of…
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World Space Week 4th – 10th October
Today is the start of World Space Week. An international event celebrating space. The event this year is focused on living in space. Have you ever wondered what it would take for humanity to live on the moon? If so why not sign up for the free online event ‘What does it take to live…
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Sussex Wildlife Trust launches legal action to stop the dumping of sediment in Beachy Head West Marine Conservation Zone
Beachy Head West Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) comprises two spatially separate sites in the south-east of England. They run parallel to the East Sussex coastline extending from Brighton to the Beachy Head Cliffs near Eastbourne and protects a total area of approximately 24 km2. The MCZ partially overlap with the Seven Sisters voluntary marine conservation…
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Show your love for WRAS – East Sussex Wildlife Rescue
🚨 Our team is exhausted – but still giving their all for local wildlife. Can you help give them a boost? 🚨 This summer has been one of the busiest we’ve ever faced. Our small but mighty team of staff and volunteers are working around the clock to rescue, care for, and release hundreds of wildlife…
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Parents and Residents join forces to make a plea for improved Road Safety Measures
Seaford is very fortunate to have four excellent Primary Schools but there is one big issue which schools have very little control over which significantly affects the health and well-being of their pupils, and that is road safety on the journey to school. We need your help to ensurethe safety of the children of SeafordPlease…
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Archaeology and History Open Weekend – 19th and 20th July 2025
The popular Archaeology and History weekend is back at the Dovecote Garden, West Dean on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th July. This popular event includes an Artisan Makers Medieval Style Market with the following displays: There will be self-guided tours of the Elizabethan Terrace, Bothy, Old Manor House, Walled Garden and Orchard. There will also…
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Open Garden and Art Exhibition 6th July 2025
We’re very busy getting our home and garden ready for Sunday 6th July. That’s when we open our garden to the public as part of the National Garden Scheme, to raise money for the many charities that the scheme supports (see details for Madehurst). We’ve done this for several years but in recent years we’ve…
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The Summer Solstice: Nature’s Pinnacle of Light
Every year, as spring’s gentle blooms recede and summer’s warmth takes hold, people around the world turn their eyes to the sky to witness an ancient and wondrous event: the summer solstice. Steeped in both astronomical science and cultural tradition, the summer solstice marks the moment when the Earth, in its celestial dance around the…
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Sussex Day – 16th June
Sussex Day, celebrated annually on June 16th, is a day dedicated to honouring the rich history, culture, and heritage of Sussex. It was established as a means to celebrate the identity and legacy of Sussex. The date, June 16th, was chosen because it is the feast day of St Richard, the patron saint of Sussex.…
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Replica of the Nao Victoria visiting Eastbourne – 18th – 22nd June 2025
On the 10th August 1519, five Spanish naos or ships manned by 245 men, set sail from the port of Seville. Among the ships was the Nao Victoria. The crew of the fleet experienced all sorts of hardship, some of whom lost their lives. Over three years, the expedition crossed three oceans, reaching Brazil, Uruguay…
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Strawberry Moon over Seaford
Did you look up in wonder last night at the sight of the moon? The full moon last night night (and tonight if you missed it) is commonly referred to as a ‘Strawberry Moon’, also known as a ‘Rose Moon’ or ‘Honey Moon’ by some. The term “Strawberry Moon” has captivated the imagination of many,…
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“Eighty Years of Freedom’s Flame”
A Poem specially written by Simon Marshall (Swampy Marshall) for the 80th anniversary of VE Day © 2025 In fields of green and skies once red, Brave hearts stood where angels tread. With rifles clenched and spirits high, They fought for peace beneath the sky. Young Jack was just a lad of war, A Royal…
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80th Anniversary of VE Day
VE Day, or Victory in Europe Day, marks the end of World War II in Europe. It is celebrated on May 8th, commemorating the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany to the Allied forces in 1945. This day symbolizes the triumph of peace and the beginning of rebuilding efforts across Europe. It was announced on the…
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Footprints of the Northern Lights
What is the connection between sunspots and the Northern Lights? But first a warning: Never look directly at the sun unless you are wearing protective eyewear, like solar viewing or eclipse glasses. The dark spots as shown on the image of the sun above are called sunspots. Sunspots are fascinating phenomena that occur on the…
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St George’s Day 🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴
St George’s Day is celebrated on 23rd April every year. St George is the patron saint of England, although he wasn’t born in England and never visited the country. He was born during the 3rd century in Cappadocia, Turkey and died on the 23rd April 303 AD in Lod, Israel, known at the time as…
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Seahaven Poets RNLI Workshop
May 10th 2025 Spend time indulging in the written word, inspired by the goings on of the port from Newhaven’s RNLI centre. Venue: RNLI CentreRiverside South, Newhaven, BN9 9BTDate: 10th May 2025Time: 11am – 1pmTickets: £10, Eventbrite Inspired by the view, from the huge observation window, Rich will guide you through conversation and exercises, and you’ll…
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International Dark Sky Week (21 – 28 April)
International Dark Sky Week is a worldwide event that draws attention to light pollution, promotes simple solutions to mitigate the issue, and celebrates the irreplaceable beauty of a natural night sky. Dark Sky Reserves are designated by darksky.org. They are areas that offer exceptional starry nights and are specifically protected for scientific, natural, educational, cultural,…
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Seahaven Poets proudly present LitFest25 at the Crypt!
Seahaven Poets is a group of like minded folk who enjoy poetry, written and spoken. Our aim is to bring together a community of poets and writers to share our appreciation. Seahaven Poets intend all events to be accessible and open to all, and we welcome everyone who’d like to find out more, listen in…
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Mothers
Reproduced with the kind permission of Becky Hemsley This is for the mothers And the ones that soon will be For those it hasn’t happened for But want it desperately. This is for the mothers Dearly missed now they are gone. And this is for the mothers Left behind, missing someone. This is for the…
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St Patrick’s Day ☘️☘️☘️
St Patrick’s day is celebrated on 17th March every year. St Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, although he wasn’t born in Ireland. There are various stories of where he was born, one says it was in Kilpatrick, near Dumbarton, in Scotland other sources claim it was in Wales. 17th March marks the day…
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A light in the darkness
This photo is a perfect reminder that when life is difficult and everything seems dark that just beyond our sight is the most beautiful light. We are never alone in the dark, sometimes we just need a little help to see the beauty around us.
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Commonwealth Day – 10th March 2025
Commonwealth Day is celebrated every year on the second Monday in March. The theme this year is ‘Together We Thrive’. It is a chance for people across the 56 member countries to celebrate their shared values which are enshrined in the Commonwealth Charter. Commonwealth Day was originally known as Empire Day and was first celebrated…
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Cuckmere Haven battle for survival against the elements
Article by Dan de Belder Cuckmere Haven, situated roughly three miles from Seaford, boasts stunning views of the world famous Seven Sisters. It is in the South Downs National Park, with ownership shared among the National Trust, Seaford Town Council and the County Council; the cottages are privately owned. Cuckmere Haven, whilst renowned for its…
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Save The Havens Food Cooperative
Article by Paula Woolven B.E.M. CEO & Founder We had to make the incredibly difficult decision to announce that the Havens Food Cooperative evening collections would stop at the end of March 2025 due to a lack of funding. Accessing grants has become a perfect storm for several reasons, including the financial pressures local authorities…
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1st March – A day to celebrate
Today is the first day of Spring according to the meteorological calendar. The meteorological year is split into four seasons, each made up of three months. Spring starts on the 1st March and ends on 31st May. This differs from the astronomical season of Spring which, this year, will start on 20th March 2025. The…
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Have your say on the future of Seaford – Part 2
The closing date to submit your response is 28th February 2025. Our earlier post on the 28th January explained that Lewes District Council are currently holding a consultation on the creation of a draft Local Plan. That post explained what a Local Plan is, how it will affect you and asked the question should you…
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Have your say on the future of Seaford.
Are you aware Lewes District Council are currently holding a consultation on the creation of a draft Local Plan? The online consultation can be found here. The consultation runs until the end of February 2025. What is a Local Plan and how does it affect you? Should you be concerned about these proposals? It would…
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Seaford’s Stone Age Axe Factory
By Rodney Castleden In 2014 a prehistoric industrial site was discovered, by chance and completely unexpectedly, right in the heart of Seaford. Ahead of redevelopment, the archaeologist Greg Priestley-Bell arrived with a team from Archaeology South East to excavate the Victorian school playground in Steyne Road. Behind the old school building was the former playground,…
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The Seaford Axe Hoard
By Rodney Castleden The town of Seaford had its beginnings quite late, after the Norman Conquest, as a port to serve Lewes. What was here at Seaford before 1066? Because there are several settlements in the area with Saxon names – Bishopstone, Blatchington, Sutton and Chyngton to name the nearest – it’s often assumed that…
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The Big Garden Birdwatch Weekend starts today, 24th January.
The RSPB are asking everyone to enjoy an hour in nature while counting the birds whether that is in your garden, in the park, on Seaford Head. They want people to count the maximum number of species they see together at any one time. They are only interested in the birds that land, not the…
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Thank you Walmer Road Rec Friends
Thank you to everyone who turned up to help litter pick at Walmer Road Recreation Ground today. This is a place enjoyed by so many from children using the play equipment, dog walkers, football clubs and people taking time out of their day to enjoy this green space. When you are next at Walmer Road…
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Newhaven Swing Bridge Maintenance Works
Monday 20 January to Thursday 23 January between 8pm and 4.30am. Copied from East Sussex County Council webpage – ESCC Highways Balfour Beatty is working in partnership with East Sussex County Council to manage the highways service across East Sussex. As part of this, we will be carrying out maintenance works to the Newhaven Swing Bridge. When do…
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Constable’s drawing of Seaford – Part 2.
by Rodney Castleden I expect some of you will, like me, be fans of Fiona Bruce and her ‘Fake or Fortune’ programmes. If so, you will perhaps be concerned that in the earlier piece I made the connection between the 1824 pencil drawing of Seaford and John Constable’s visit to Brighton that same year too…
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Seaford, drawn in 1824
Article by Rodney Castleden Two hundred years ago, an artist walked up Belgrave Road, which was then a road crossing open farmland, and opposite the end of Carlton Road he turned down the twitten to the right. This was an open field path, a right of way between the fields, Guard Ale to the east…
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Battling the elements
Chris Conil, a local video producer has very kindly allowed me to share some of his productions. If you have not already come across Chris Conil’s YouTube channel it is definitely worth subscribing to. As we are currently dismantling a shed destroyed in the last storm I thought this a very appropriate video to share!…
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Celebrating Seaford, Victoria
One of our Facebook friends, John Coles, has shared photographs of Seaford in Australia, a town close to where he lives. There are many similarities between the two towns. Both beaches are attractive, however Seaford Australia’s beach has a little more sand than ours! The population of Seaford, Victoria is estimated to be 17,764. The…
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Glow Wild, Wakehurst Place.
Below is a video and photographs from the 2024 Christmas light trail at Wakehurst Place. The light trail is open until 1st January 2025. Further details can be found here. Sending love and best wishes to everyone for Christmas and the New Year from Celebrating Seaford 🎅🏼🎄🤶
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Do you remember hiding behind the settee when watching Dr Who?
If you are feeling brave there will be an opportunity to watch an old Dr Who series called The War Games in colour on Monday 23rd December at 9pm on BBC4 and on BBC iPlayer. The War Games was first aired between April and June in 1969 and was originally in black and white. The…
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A Winter’s Tale – Seaford, December 1967
Do you remember the South Coast Blizzard in early December 1967, when much of the country experienced severe snowy weather? It has vivid memories for me, working at Seaford College of Education (Corsica Hall), in my first job. The students were training to be home economics teachers and were lively young women about my own…
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Christmas Sleigh
Sat, Nov 30th 2024 at 10:00 am- Tue, Dec 24th 2024 – 1:00 pm I have copied this from the Rotary Seaford’s website (Rotary Seaford). Please give generously when they visit Evening route collections and static collections in Broad Street SEAFORD ROTARY Christmas Sleigh 2024 BETWEEN 5.15 pm and 8.00 pm FATHER Christmas and his…
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CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF COLLECTING CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS.
For over 60 years now, Seaford resident, Geoff Stonebanks, has been creating Christmas Magic in hishomes, from the early 1980’s right up to the presentday. In addition, as a child, from the early 1960’s, inhis parent’s public house in Oxfordshire until theyretired in the late 80’s. With a vast collection, that was begun in the…
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Christmas Joy
Reproduced with the kind permission of Becky Hemsley My Christmas tree is up now And the mantlepiece is decked I know you’ll say it’s early And it shouldn’t be up yet But my halls are trimmed with garlands too The lights are all turned on And if you look around, you’ll find I’m not the…
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Cuckmere Haven Wildlife Habitat Clear-up – 23rd and 24th Nov 2024.
GreenSockMovement – Tales of the Riverbank THIS IS THE BIG ONE! We are attempting to remove over a tonne of plastic and synthetic materials from the Cuckmere Haven River Estuary over one weekend. There is one mile of river bank we are focusing on. We will be there from 8.30am till 3.30pm both days, the…
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11th November – A day of remembrance.
Lest we forget East Sussex County Council funded a website to bring together the stories, newspaper articles and posters from WW1. So many stories of individual sacrifices and of local places. For example the blue plaques commemorating the West Indian Soldiers which can be seen at Seaford Station and at the cemetery in Alfriston Road,…
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