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GoldentimesJan/Feb 2015
Your FREE guide to active living for the over 50s in EAST SUSSEX
Inside this issue:Half Term Ideas for Grandparents.Michele Duke offers style tips for a new you.Details of local events, clubs and associations.Midwinter gardening advice from Phoenix Gardening.Relationship advice from Julia Meanwell.
H appy new year to all of our readers, and welcome to the first Golden Times of 2015!
On the cover this month we have a shot of Bodiam Castle, taken on a very crisp December morning. It's a fascinating building in a very beautiful setting, well worth a visit. I almost caught another, very festive shot of a Robin sitting on a twig but the little scamp flew off while I was getting the camera ready! He'll never end up as a cover star with that attitude...Once again for 2015 Golden Times will be packed with information about local businesses, services and events, and for that, we must thank all of our advertisers for their continued support. If you're looking to try something new or plan a day out somewhere in the New Year, I'm sure you'll find lots of inspiration here.I hope you all enjoy the magazine
Goldentimes
Jason
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Frank’s TravelsIn the last issue I spoke of my stay in Singapore on the last leg of my Pacific tour. Well let me assure you my journey back to London only took eleven hours by air as opposed to my original journey of twenty two days to Singapore by Troopship!!
The flight back to Heathrow was non-stop, and I was met by my family when I landed. I felt a bit like the returning prodigal son but it actually felt good to be back in Blighty.
After a week or two I went back to my voluntary job as an Ambulance Car driver as I felt a need to be doing something useful, and as usual I loved every minute of it. There is something special about voluntary work because you are involved because you want to, and not because you have to.
The year was 2001, and in the summer of that year nobody was aware of the tragedy that was about to occur on 11th September or 9/11 as our friends across the pond insist on calling it. This was about to change air-travel forever and made me realise how fortunate I was to have gone on my travels when I did.
The reason I went on my travels when I did was that I had decided to treat myself to a really memorable retirement present. Let's face it, you don't get to retire every year!
Leading up to my retirement I had spent the previous eight years working as a Holiday Host mainly in the
Canary Islands but also in Cyprus, and The Algarve... Surprised? Well I was too when I was offered the job at the age of fifty seven. I actually got the job by accident rather than design. Prior to this I had been a Pub Landlord in a village in South Lincolnshire but when my wife died my get up and go just got up, and went. I completely lost all interest in the business and eventually decided it was time to sell up and go. When the dust had settled I went to visit my youngest daughter who was working as a Holiday Rep; on Fuerteventura, and it was while I was there that I was told by her boss that their company, Cosmos was looking for mature Rep's to work in their over 50s Winter holiday programme.
I saw this as an opportunity to give myself a complete change of direction in my life, and always being up for a challenge I decided to give it a go. I was given a bit of a lift up by the boss who provided me with a telephone number that would get me straight through to the right person at their head office, so on my return home I took a deep breath and made the call.
In my next column I will fill you in on the result of that call so until the next time stay healthy, watch how you go, and enjoy living.
Frank
Local Clubs & AssociationsAnderida Writers, EastbourneTel: Tony Flood 01323 471726 or Elizabeth Wright 01323 503952
Age Concern Social Club(Battle) Tel : Ruby Kiley 01424 773536
Age Concern EastbourneWilliam & Patricia Venton CentreTel : 01323 638474
Battle Rotary Club01424-774447battlerotary.org.uk
Bexhill Club of Past RotariansMeets 2pm, 1st Wed of each month, Northern Hotel, Sea Rd, Bexhill.
Bexhill Hanoverian Study GroupLocal history club meets 3rd Tues each month 01424 212932Bexhill International Folk Dance Group1st & 3rd Thurs of each month 01424 222382
Bexhill & District Probus ClubMeets 4th Thursday each monthTel : 01424 552872
Bexhill Lions Clubwww.bexhill-lions.orgTel : 0845 8330591
Bexhill Model Railway ClubMeets weekly www.bexhillmrc.org.ukTel : 01424 843379
Bexhill Marina Townswomen's GuildTel: 01424 211140
Bexhill Over 55 Club45 Eversley Rd. BexhillTel : 01424 212911
Bexhill Rotary Club01424 843975bexhill.rotaryweb.org
Bexhill Royal Air Forces AssociationTel: 01424 220114bexhillrafa.co.uk
Bexhill Royal British Legionbexhillroyalbritishlegionclub.co.uk 01424 212215
Bexhill Sailing ClubTel: 01424 212906bexhillsc.co.uk
Breathe Easy BexhillSupporting people with lung conditions 077616 98423
Cooden Beach Sports & Social Club Tel: 01424 844810cbssc.co.uk
Cooden Millennium Afternoon Townswomen's Guild Meet 1st Wed of the Month Tel: 01424 844831
Crafts 4 U Meets 1st Thursday of each month, St Marthas Church Hall, Little Common. 01424 216242 or 853847
Cuckmere Valley Petanque ClubSundays, Tues & WedsAt Hankham Tel: 01323 469340
Diabetes UK, Hastings & Rother Voluntary GroupTel: 07974 356653
Eastbourne AM Rotary Clubwww.eastbourneamrotary.org
Eastbourne Angling Clubeastbourneanglingclub.com
Eastbourne Area Epilepsy Groupeaeg.org.uk 01323 504893
Eastbourne Lions Clubwww.eastbournelions.netTel : 0845 8332705
E'bourne Dickens Fellowship7pm, 2nd Mon of each month at Bibbendum wine bar, Grange Rd,.01323 646659 or 471615
Eastbourne & District Osteoporosis Support Group2nd Tues of each month excl. Jan, Feb & Aug., 2.30pm, Victoria Baptist Curch, Eldon Rd, EbourneTel : 07591637753
Eastbourne & District Philatelic SocietyMeets each Thu at 7.30pmSt John Ambulance Brigade HQ, Bourne St, Eastbourne.www.eastbournestampclub.co.uk
Eastbourne Parkinsons' Assoc. Meet 4th Tues each month at Christ the King Catholic Church, Princes Rd Tel : 01273 512204
Eastbourne Photographic Societyepscameraclub.co.uk
Eastbourne Rotary Clubeastbournerotary.org.uk
Eastbourne Seniors ClubTel: 01323 728157eastbourneseniorsclub.org.uk
Eastbourne Seniors ForumTel: 01323 479846 esf.online.org
Eastbourne & District Trade Union Club48 Seaside, 01323 727703
East Sussex Townswomen's GuildTel: 01424 753108 or01424 213207
Friends of the Eastbourne HospitalTel: 01323 417400 ext 4698www.esht.nhs.uk/friends/eastbourne
The Green Lawn Tennis Club. 68-70 Tower Rd West, St Leonards. Tennis for all ages. www.thegreenltc.co.uk or Phillip on 01424 422025
Hailsham & District University of the Third Agecontact: www.hailshamu3a.co.uk
Hastings & St. LeonardsLadies Miniature Golf ClubTues pm. White Rock Gdns.Rita 01424 433178 orBetty 01424 422381.
Hastings & Rother University of the 3rd Age Tel : Sian Trevellion07970727180
Hastings & St Leonards Angling AssociationTel: 01424 431923hstlaa.webs.com
Hastings & St Leonards Royal Air Forces AssociationTel: 01424 430250rafahastings.co.uk
Hastings & St Leonards Seniors Forum
01424 432295hssf.org.uk
Hastings WW Social ClubMeet at EHSAA on the stade Thu eves 8pm, Eunice Britten, Secretary - 01424 428694
Hooe Open Group (Ladies Club) Tel Edna Wallis on 01424 842591
Lions Club of HastingsTel: 01424 435564hastingslions.org.uk
Little Common Bridge ClubThu afternoon 01424 216746
Little Common Horticultural Society Meets 2nd Friday Each month. Visit: www.lchs.co.uk
Little Common Morning Townswomens Guild4th Thurs each monthTel 01424 843163
Little Common Probus ClubMeets 2nd Thursday each month. 01424 892428
Old Hastings Club39a High St, Hastings.01424 43194
Pett Royal British LegionTel: 01424 814866
Polegate Painting/Sketching Group Meets Mon 7pm and Tues 9.45am Tel: 01323 484568 or 487510
Polegate Twinning Assoc.Participate in visits to France & Germany & other social events.Tel : 01323 486921
Rother Seniors Forum01424 870801rotherseniorsforum.org.uk
Royal Signals Assoc.Meet 2nd Thurs each month 8pm at TA centre on Seaside, Eastbourne. Tel : 01424 851701
Royal Voluntary Service:Russel Centre, Eastbourne.Tel: 01323 412279
Isabel Blackman Centre, Winding Street, Hastings.Tel: 01424 446428
Isabel Blackman Club, South Street, St Leonards.Tel: 01424 426090
Rye & District Lions Club0845 8332825
Rye Royal British LegionTel: 01797 222564ryebritishlegion.org.uk
SMART Seventies music and retro talk www.ninebattles.com
Sidley Friendship Club Meets 3rd Monday of each month at All Saints Church Hall, Sidley. Open to those over 50. Tel 01424 730961
Silverhill Townswomens Guild. Meets 1st Monday of each month, St Matthews Church Hall, Silverhill, St Leonards Tel 01424 436483
Sovereign PolyphonyEastbourne's female harmony choir.www.sovereignpolyphony.com
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EAST SUSSEX HEALTH WALKS :
MONDAYS:Hastings Old Town: Meet at 2pm opposite the Jenny Lind pub, High Street.Hastings: Mindfulness walk, 2nd and 4th monday each month at 1pm, Alexandra Park Cafe.Rye: Starting at 10am at Gibbets Marsh car park, Udimore Road. Sidley: Meet at 11am on Sidley Green.Ticehurst: Meet at 10.30am Pickford Lane car park.
TUESDAYS:St. Leonards: Meet at 11am, inside the WRVS centre, South Street.Robertsbridge: Meet 9.30am, outside the Youth Centre, The Grove.Hampden Park, Eastbourne: 10.30am outside Lakeside tea chalet, Hampden Park Drive.
WEDNESDAYS:Alexandra Park: 12 noon at the Cafe in the park. Ashdown House: 1pm meet outside E-floor reception, Sedlescombe Road North, St Leonards. Heathfield: 10am at the clock tower on the High Street.
THURSDAYS:Hastings Town Centre: Starting at 2pm outside Rye Bay Kitchen, Robertson Street.
FRIDAYS:Battle: 10am opposite Battle Abbey on The Green. Church Wood: Starting at 10.30am at Church in the Wood car park, Church Wood Drive, Hollington.
Bexhill: 11am, in the foyer of the De La Warr Pavilion.Eastbourne Shinewater: Meet at 10.30am outside the Co-Op on Milfoil Drive.
SATURDAYS:Ore Health Walk: Meet at 10.30am outside Ore Community Centre, Old London Road.Contact Paula Hubens - 07740 899 559
EASTBOURNE AGE CONCERN, WALKING FOR WELLNESS:
MONDAYS:Eastbourne: Seafront walk starting at 10.30am at the Lifeboat Museum opposite Carlisle Road.
WEDNESDAYS:Hampden Park: Starting at 10.30am, at the Lakeside Tea Chalet.
THURSDAYS:Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne: Starting at 10.30am outside Bright Ideas in Sovereign Harbour. Three mile circular walk finishing at a cafe.Contact Christine Moakes - 01323 638474
MONDAYS:Pevensey Bay: at 9.45am outside Pevensey Bay library. Suitable for older walkers.Contact Louise Clarke – 01892 602881FURTHER INFORMATION:www.walkingforhealth.org.ukwww.ageconcerneastbourne.co.uk
Walking for Health - Your local weekly walk diaryWalking is a fantastic way to stay fit and these, FREE, regular, organised, local walks are
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Event Listings Free Afternoon Laptop ClinicsLast Friday of each month until April. 1pm-4pmUnder Ground Theatre, Eastbourne.Professional tech volunteers on hand to answer questions and deal with problems large and small.undergroundtheatre.co.uk
The History of the British Seaside9th Jan 7.15pm.Little Common Community Centre, Shepherds Close.Little common horticultural society lecture by Don Dray. Visitors very welcome, £2www.lchs.co.uk
Eastbourne’s Tea DancesWinter Garden, Compton St, Eastbourne.13th & 27th Jan and 10th February. 2pm-5pm. £6 (includes tea & biscuit)Tel: 01323 412000
Coffee & Cakes17th Jan.Gladrags: the Social Club for Women are meeting for coffee and cakes at Pilgrims Rest in Battle. Join us for lively conversation and find out more about our friendly social club. More details at www.gladragsevents.co.uk or call Michèle on 07801 621310
Elvis Day Spectacular18th Jan from 2.30pm.Azur Marina Pavilion, St Leonards.Four of the very best Elvis Presley tribute artists put on a spectacular show.Box office 0333 6663366
Ladybird by Design24th Jan to 10th May Free Entry.
De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill.Exhibition of over 200 original illustrations from Ladybird books published during the 1950's to the 1970's.dlwp.com
A Winter Ramble 25th Jan 10.30am.Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. Meet at the roadside pool, Pett Level.A guided walk taking in wintering birds on the levels and reed beds at Pett.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk
Voices in Harmony26th January A light hearted open event, with Light choral music , Light refreshment to Light up a January evening & give an insight into POLYPHONY choral ensemble. Visit :sovereignpolyphony.comemail [email protected]
Houses of Parliament TourWednesday 28th JanuaryGladrags: the Social Club for Women are going to the Houses of Parliament for a private tour. Then on for lunch and shopping before making our way back to Hastings & Eastbourne. More details at www.gladragsevents.co.uk or call Michèle on 07801 621310
Winter Warmer Concert31st Jan 7.30 & 9.30pm.St John the Evangelist, Pevensey Rd, St Leonards.An evening of popular classical music. For more information, visit:www.hastingssinfonia.org
Bateman’s Volunteer Open DayBateman’s, Burwash.4th February, 11am to 5pmFrom March, Bateman’s will be open all year round and we need lots more volunteers! Pop in anytime for coffee, have a tour of the house in it’s ‘winter sleep’ and discover what roles we have that might interest you.Tel 01435 882302www.nationaltrust.org.uk/batemans
Hands on Floral Workshop12th Feb. 7.30pm Heathfield Community Centre, Sheepsetting Lane, Heathfield.Refreshments, raffle, sales table. Visitors welcome, £5. Tel 01435 810452
Climbing and wall shrubs9th Jan 7.15pm.Little Common Community Centre, Shepherds Close.Little common horticultural society lecture by Hillary Newman. Visitors very welcome, £2www.lchs.co.uk
Wildflower Names - Folklore, food & fantasy16th Feb. 7.30pm St Richards Church Hall, Park Rd, Heathfield.Heathfield and District Horticultural society talk presented by Sue Buckingham. £3 including tea or coffee.Tel 01435 830725
Hastings Fat Tuesday12th to 17th February.Various venues throughout the town. Fat Tuesday is all about appreciating the local music scene and raising some money for local charities.
For a full programme of events, visit:hastingsfattuesday.co.uk
The London Cruise Show14th to 15th February.Olympia, London.Packed with information and inspiration allowing you to uncover a whole world afloat. Visit:www.cruisingshow.com
Rye Bay Scallop Week21st Feb to 1st MarchA regular annual event for Rye - its mouthwatering locally caught scallops are said to be some of the best in the country. A mainly restaurant-based event when the local delicacy is at its plumpest and most succulent. For more information, visit: www.scallop.org.uk
Coffee & Computers morning21st Feb.Gladrags: the Social Club for Women are getting to grips with technology! Learn more about facebook and twitter, online banking and shopping, and much more. More details at www.gladragsevents.co.uk or call Michèle on 07801 621310
Tea Dance25th Feb. 2pm White Rock Theatre, Hastings.Dance to a medley of nostalgic favourites and enjoy a high tea.whiterocktheatre.org.uk
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Maintaining a good relationship can be tough at times so when there is the addition of a health challenge it can become overwhelming. It can feel like an uphill struggle to attain additional resources within you to cope with the added stress that ill health can bring. Serious illness can strike any one of us at any time and I guess the older we get the more likelihood there is of this happening.
Chronic illness requires so much extra time and work for both parties but perhaps even more so for the healthier partner. Hospital appointments alone can take up endless hours of your day. Health procedures no matter how small they are need to be carried out in the home which also adds to your already tiring day. Even the most loving of couples can feel resentment at the new regime and the resulting change that occurs when one of you becomes ill.
Many couples struggle to adapt to this new way of relating to each other when dealing with long-term medical challenges in their relationship. Each of you are likely to be experiencing a vast range of emotions as you become either the carer or the cared for. This new way of life can be so demanding but what can you do to relieve some of the stress?
Talking about how you feel and how much you have been affected by what is happening within your relationship can be of great benefit. Offering each other empathic understanding and being prepared to genuinely listen to some very painful feelings can be really healing. These conversations could be the toughest you’ll ever have but honest communication makes such a difference.
Don’t suffer in silence, get friends and family on board to help. Perhaps they could relieve you of some of the practical things you’re finding difficult to manage. Whilst it is good to have visitors do be honest with them if you find that you’re getting tired and you’ve had enough for one day.
Although it may be necessary to plan some things in advance try learning to live in the moment and determine the options that are available for you in adapting to this new way of life. You may feel helpless in not being able to do anything about the prognosis but you can use the challenges you face to strengthen your relationship.
If you would like to find out more about the counselling Julia offers then please take a look at her website juliameanwellcounselling.co.uk She can be contacted by email [email protected] or give her a call on 07714 280083.
Local counsellor Julia Meanwell, has been in practice for over 20 years, she has a wealth of experience, empathy and understanding to offer clients. Julia began her counselling career as a relationship counsellor with Relate which incorporated working in television and radio.
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Q: Help! My children have bought me a tablet /computer for Christmas and I’m needing help to understand it!
A: Ever since Apple launched the iPad, tablets have been taking the world by storm. In 2015 it is estimated that they will overtake sales of laptops and desktops combined, which is incredible growth. Most commentators put this down to their intuitive ease of use, with touch-screens instead of a mouse and keyboard, plus great portability. For a beginner they are certainly a good learning option.
Since the iPad many tablets have hit the markets. As ever, a lot comes down to your budget, but with this equipment the motto ‘you get what you pay for’ is certainly true. At the top end the iPad still reigns as the smartest looking and best working touchscreen of them all, but the new full size ‘iPad Air’ costs £399 upwards. A cheaper option is the new mini iPad, a smaller-screen version but still powerful, which retails at £249 upwards.
Elsewhere the Samsung Galaxy Note has become a true rival to the iPad, with a fantastic screen and more flexibility with the programs (called ‘apps’) you can have on it. They start at around £300. A whole host of cheaper tablets are now available from most high street retailers: Tesco’s Hudl laptop is very popular and has good reviews, as well as Amazon’s Kindle Fire HD, both retailing at only £119 – but don’t expect the top-end quality of the iPad or Galaxy.
That said, if you only want to send some emails, play music and do a bit of online shopping, you could do far worse than some of the solid lower-end contenders.
Neil Duncan is the local computer tutor for Silver Training in the Hastings and Eastbourne area. He can come to your home for 1:1 lessons on any device and for any topic; shopping, email, skype and more. Charges are £35 - £40 per hour which include training materials. Please call 01424 400 190 to enquire.
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Reflexology and EFT - Perfect Partners.by The Barefoot Energist
A Barefoot Energist! What is one of those I hear you ask? Well, after 10 years of working with my reflexology clients and working on their physical energy body - I can now finally work on their soul energy too, after qualifying as an EFT Master Practitioner.
Now you all know what reflexology is, but what exactly is EFT? EFT stands for Emotional Freedom Technique and by working them both together I have found a very powerful treatment.
I found it very hard to work on only one aspect of a client's problem, I spent hours wishing I could do more for them. I knew that a lot of their problem would be emotional and in most cases old emotions clogging up the energy flow and not allowing them to move on. Now with EFT, I can work on all aspects and am getting fantastic results.
Reflexology and EFT are, in my view, perfect partners. By working the foot I am able to establish which areas need support and working intuitively, and therefore knowing what the emotional event could be, I am now equipped to transform my clients even more. I found that by discussing the areas that were out of balance and then, using EFT, gently working on the emotions surrounding this invaluable,
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I hope that you will now give EFT a chance alongside your reflexology sessions, however, if you would like to experience either please don't hesitate to get in touch.
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PAYING FOR YOUR LATER LIFE CARE: FUNDING OPTIONSIt is possible that a great number of people moving into care homes are doing so because they don’t realise that staying at home is a realistic alternative.
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ARE YOU WEARING A HABIT?How quickly a year goes by. It doesn’t seem many months since I was writing my piece for January 2014! I well remember taking a few hours out from all the Christmas preparations to consider what to talk about. I gave you my top tips for changing your style over the next year. How did you do? (In case you can’t remember the gems I set out last year, you can read all my articles on my website www.micheleduke.co.uk)I just re-read the article and
I’m embarrassed to say I didn’t always follow my own advice. It reminded me how difficult it is to (i) remember good advice (ii) follow it! That’s why it’s important to embed new habits into our daily routine so it becomes second nature. I’ve recently met a woman who wears an updated version of punk style. Her hair is dyed platinum blonde and cut to look like Debbie Harry from Blondie. She dresses in tight leather with lots of chunky jewellery. She wears it with total confidence and is never, ever seen in anything remotely conventional. I wondered aloud how she found the time to create this style every day. Her answer? “I just pull something out of the wardrobe and put it on.” To her, this is everyday dressing. Looking outrageous is her normal. It’s just a habit and takes little effort. Now, I’m not suggesting we all start parading around like Siouxsie and the Banshees (remember them?), but you get the idea. Challenge yourself to make one or
two changes and make them habits. If you’re a routine trouser wearer, force yourself into skirts and dresses for a couple of weeks. It will take this long to become a habit so don’t falter until you’ve completed the full two weeks. Swop your t-shirt or sweater for a silk blouse or crisp shirt. Wear a hat every time you go out – it won’t take long till you feel under dressed without it. If you need to ease yourself in gently start by keeping your nails varnished at all times. Small changes can be the
start of something big but not until they become part of your daily routine! If you did make some changes in 2014 or you’re planning some this year, please do let me know. I’d love to get some feedback. Also, as we set out on another year of trying to be “stylish women of a certain age”, let me know what you would like me to discuss. Send me your questions and I’ll aim to answer them in a future edition. You can email me at [email protected]. Wishing you a happy, and stylish, new year.
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Happy new year to all of my readers! This time last year I was sunning myself in Egypt and Golden Times had to make do without my musings. No such luck
this year, I've been tasked with providing the grandparents among you some ideas for occupying the youngsters during February half term!When I was a young girl terms seemed to last forever, but these days it seems the kids are off school every other week. I've only barely recovered from attending carol concerts, pantomimes and visiting Santa's grottos. None of my brood appeared in nativity plays this year, shame really, but I expect the teachers are far too busy these days to teach 8 year olds how to pronounce "frankincense" or to explain what Myrrh is. Funny enough, when I just looked them up on the internet it seems that they're pretty much the same thing, "aromatic resin". Well, it probably did whiff a bit in that stable...I hope you have all made it through the midwinter debauchery in one piece. I visited my sister on Boxing Day this year and there is a long standing family tradition among us for twisted ankles and bumped heads when enjoying some festive "refreshment". Fortunately, this years party passed without any mishaps, we just had a great time in a house full
of noisy, excited children. No lasting damage other than to my eardrums. The girls outnumber the boys in our family by about 5-1, so there always tends to be a lot of screaming when they get
excited, bless them.Well, I'd best turn my attention to the subject I've been asked to write about, hadn't I ? February half term... Our sister magazine, the Family Buzz, isn't published in January, so we thought we'd include some ideas here in Golden Times to give you some inspiration. As ever the lovely people at the White Rock Theatre & De La Warr Pavilion are on hand with some family shows as you can see on the opposite page. Thomas the Tank Engine is chuffing his little heart out
on the Kent & East Sussex railway too! There are also more ideas in the listings at the foot of this page.Whatever you and your little darlings get up to in half term or any other time, I hope you have fun ! See you all in March when we'll hopefully start to see the back of winter and Spring returning. Can't come soon enough for my liking !
Tricia’s Column - Half term is on the way!
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Bateman’s Winter Garden TrailBateman’s, Burwash, TN19 7DS 14th to 22nd Feb.Childrens discovery trail around the garden.Tel 01435 882302www.nationaltrust.org.uk/batemans
The Observatory Science Centre, Hurstmonceux14th to 22nd Feb.In addition to the interactive hands-on exhibits, there will be telescope tours at 12pm, 2pm and 4pm, plus spectacular science shows at 11am, 1pm and 3pm.www.the-observatory.org
Half term workshop: the look of love14th Feb. 11am-1pm & 2-4pm
Towner gallery, Eastbourne.Bring in your favourite person or possession, put them on a pedestal and make a Valentine photograph to show how much you love them.townereastbourne.org.uk
Kite Making WorkshopsSheffield Park & GardenUckfield, East Sussex.16th to 20th Feb.Join one of the kite making workshops to create your own kite to fly.Tel 01825 790302www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sheffield-park-and-garden
The Fat Controller & Hello Kitty at Drusillas.17th & 18th Feb.Drusillas park, Alfriston.The Fat Controller will be causing a locomotion on
the 17th Feb and Hello Kitty will return to her Hello Kitty House on the 18th February.www.drusillas.co.uk
Uncovering Africa17th Feb, 10am - 3pm.Hastings Museum & Art Gallery, Old Town Hall, Hastings.Drop in for activities, stories and fun inspired by the Museums African collections. All ages welcome, no need to book. www.hmag.org.uk
Open Wood - Birds, Feeders, Nests & Tracks21st Feb, 11am to 3pmMallydams Wood, Peter James Lane, Hastings.Visit the delightful Mallydams wood and RSPCA Wildlife Centre.www.rspca.org.uk/local/-/rspca/mallydams-wood/
The Wind in the Willows22nd February, 2.30pm and 6.30pm.Under Ground Theatre, Eastbourne.Dynamic and exciting theatre production of the well-loved childrens story.undergroundtheatre.co.uk
Brighton Modelworld Show20th to 22nd Feb, 10am to 5pm.The Brighton Centre, Brighton Seafront.37th annual event showcasing models of all types from around the country, something for children of all ages from 1-100. This years theme is "Transport".brightonmodelworld.com
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Who we are
The Wealden Senior Citizens' Partnership (WSCP) is one of the seven older people's forums in East Sussex enabling the 50+ age group to have their say on the services that are provided for them.
Membership of our forum, which is free, is open to all people aged 50+ living or working in Wealden, as well as any organisations and individuals of any age who have concerns connected with older people. We are led by a committee of members
We are an independent, voluntary community group and have been representing the views of our members since 2005. Our main function is to put forward a positive view of senior citizens in society and to help older people enjoy an active and independent life.
We also make representations to influential partner organisations in the public and private sectors and pass on information to our members. We believe that older people are an under-used resource, and have a great deal of knowledge and understanding of the real problems facing our society at this time.
Grey Matters is issued quarterly and contains information about our events, services available locally and nationally for older people, new initiatives which have been introduced, new legislation explained in simple language - in fact anything that may be of interest to senior citizens
Each year we run various events to enable us to meet older people from around Wealden and find out what their particular concerns and interests are.
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Our Winter Event for Older People and Carers at State Hall, Heathfield is on Saturday 24th January from 10.30 to 15.30. This aims to give support and help to everyone through the colder months and there will be refreshments, lunch and entertainment during the day.
It is essential to book, so please ring Elizabeth on 01435 865032 before January 10th. Local transport is available.
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Hastings Court is a brand new purpose-built state-of-the-art care home, located on the outskirts of beautiful Hastings, just two miles from the sea.
We understand that the decision to move to a care home is a huge one, for our residents and for their relatives. Our home has been built to exacting standards with the comfort and care of our residents at the forefront of all design decisions. There are 80 en suite bedrooms over three floors, and a huge range of facilities including a bar bistro, a full screen cinema room, hairdressing salon, library and a courtyard garden.
It goes without saying that accessibility to all areas of the home for all our residents is paramount. This wonderful new building has allowed us to set a new standard in residential living and care. Residents are free to come and go as they please; there’s plenty to do, but equally there are many tranquil spaces to relax quietly, alone or with friends, for those who choose to be less active.
Day to day care for our residents is based on the individual; their own specific medical and health needs; their personality; and their likes and dislikes. A visit to Hastings Court will give you the opportunity to find out more about our philosophy, our care plan, our staff, and the facilities we offer. We would love to show you round and talk to you about your requirements. Get in touch with our manager today on the details below.
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Gardening tips for Mid/Late winterby Phoenix Gardening.
Just because it’s winter and some of our native animals are beginning to hibernate or think about it, it’s not time for us gardeners to put our feet up by the fire with a cup a soup or a coffee. True, mid-winter jobs tend to be more inside tasks. Things like servicing the mower, but we can also take hardwood and root cuttings at this time of year.
Keep an eye on bulbs and tubers in storage for condition. If you can provide enough warmth, in a propagator for instance, you can sow some early seeds, keep them in a well lit position for the seedlings to grow on. With Late winter upon us it’s time to finish that winter digging and apply some manure and fertilizers where needed, always remember when mulching or applying fertilizers never let it touch the plant stems this can cause burning just leave a clear ring round the stem.
If you have a pond and we get some prolonged freezing weather try and keep an area of water open, the fish will thank you for it. We can take Chrysanthemums cuttings and pot up earlier rooted ones. Concentrate on indoor sowing, maximising frames etc if it gets too cold seeds won’t germinate.
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The Association of Carers free respite and befriending service gives unpaid carers the opportunity to take a weekly three hour break from their caring role, while a carefully selected and thoroughly vetted volunteer spends time with the person they look after.Barbara has been caring for her husband Cliff since he had a stroke 27 years ago. Sadly the stroke left Cliff unable to speak but he is able to walk with the aid of a stick and has a great sense of humour.Volunteer Paul visits the couple each week and goes out with Cliff while Barbara has some time to herself.Paul said: “I love my role as a respite and befriending volunteer. I feel rewarded by seeing how much Barbara appreciates her break and Cliff and I have a great time together, we go to the garden centre for a browse and enjoy a cup of tea.”Barbara said: “Knowing that Paul is going to come and spend time with Cliff each week means so much to both of us, he provides companionship for Cliff as well giving me the opportunity to have some time to myself. We both think Paul is wonderful and really look forward to his visits, he’s made such a difference to our lives and is worth his weight in gold.”
Thinking of volunteering?Volunteering not only improves the lives of unpaid carers, it could change your life too. You’ll be surprised how giving 3 hours a week can transform lives, seeing the difference in a local carer and the person they look after will have a powerful and positive effect on you. By spending time with the cared for person either in their home or taking them out if it’s safe and you feel comfortable to do so, you’ll be giving the Carer a much needed break.
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Volunteering: How helping others could help you
We all realise the huge value of volunteers to the people and organisations they support, but have you ever considered how the volunteers themselves may benefit from the time they give ?
Studies have shown a wide range of positive effects on those who volunteer, some, such as the opportunity to meet new people, may seem obvious, but other benefits to the health might surprise you. Volunteering was found to keep people more active, which in turn has a wide range of physical health benefits, including an extended life expectancy! Older volunteers were shown in a number of studies to experience less depression, better cognitive skills and higher mental wellbeing and life satisfaction when compared to non-volunteering retirees. It was also shown that older volunteers had better relationships with their families. It is thought that the care-giving role carries over into personal relationships, making those involved in voluntary work more independent and less reliant on their family.
Studies also showed that volunteers felt their work
had increased their self esteem and confidence. Volunteers asked to assess their own health rated it more positively than non-volunteers.
If these facts have inspired you to consider volunteering some of your time to help others, there are many organisations on hand to provide help and advice. At the bottom of this page the Association of Carers provide their contact details for readers interested in helping them provide
support to unpaid carers in East Sussex.
A few other suggestions for people interested in volunteering are as follows:
RSVP, the retired and senior volunteer programme specialises in helping people over 50 find volunteer work. You can visit www.csv-rsvp.org.uk for more information.
www.do-it.org.uk offers the chance to browse one million opportunities to volunteer and apply online.
Alternatively you can contact your local volunteer centre, for more information visit www.ncvo.org.uk to find your nearest centre.
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"Independence" by Charlie Marsh
"Ready dad" the voice rang out of her bedroom. Swallowing hard, I knew what that meant.
"Coming Jane." I replied, as I climbed the stairs.Along the landing were cases, packages, a television, hi-fi, laptop, a
box of CDs and another of books."Sorry dad, I want to take it all."Grimly, I carried them all downstairs and put them in the back of
the car.As I was nearly finished, Anne, my wife, appeared from the
kitchen with two more bulging bags."Just a couple of food parcels." she assured me.We all got in the car, did a check of the vital items - keys,
chargers, phones, etc, the address - and we set off. Jane was going to University for the first time, and we all had our different reasons to be nervous. We chatted away, best as we could on the three hour journey. Jane was staying in the halls of residence to start with. She had gone away with friends for a week before, but not... for the next three years.
Fighting back our tears, we unpacked her on arrival, made encouraging remarks about her accommodation, which was clean and warm, if a little cramped. Jane seemed excited at seeing a load of new people her own age, all starting their degrees at the same time. We talked to the lady in charge of admissions, who showed us around, the canteen, the way to the lecture halls, and explained the house rules. It was at least comforting to know there was someone
who'd look after her.We said our goodbyes, all trying to be brave, and we got back into
the car and sat."Would you like to go for a meal ?" I asked."No, let's just get back home." Anne replied. Like me, her stomach
was full of nerves.We drove home in virtual silence, the reassuring sounds of Classic
FM being our gentle accompaniment. Eventually the car scrunched into the drive. We got out and went inside.
The house suddenly seemed so quiet. No Jane leaping downstairs to greet us, no music blaring from her bedroom. Just an empty, quiet house.
"I'll put the kettle on." Anne offered.I went back upstairs, somehow hoping that Jane would still be in
her room, which was eerily tidy. I ran a finger along the dust on her dressing table which was now devoid of her make up and photos.
I went and stood at the window and stared down at the garden. How I remembered her growing up. The games of chase, the paddling pool, helping me dig up potatoes. This was now all gone. Jane had now become independent, living her own life, and was no longer the same part of our lives that she had been. I just collapsed in tears.
I felt a comforting arm around me, and a mug of tea appeared next to me.
"I know how you're feeling, I know." Anne Said.
"The Path Not Taken" by Vincenza Angela Osmond
They had been friends on and off for twenty years. He had become a widower in his early fifties. She was twelve years younger than him and had never married. Once, in her late forties, he had paid for her to visit him in Italy where he was living in a rented flat. She was doing her dissertation on the silent women of Southern Italy and he was reliving holidays he'd spent in childhood on the Italian Riviera.
They were long past the age of sexual hunger and slept in separate beds with no discomfort to their egos. He drove her through the mountains of Saluzzo and across a landscape of trees in perfect lines. She took photographs of Madonna grottoes savouring the memories of her childhood. Both thrifty, they shared the price of the delicious pasta dishes and spent a week of charming nostalgia.
The following year he visited her in England. She had moved into a one bedroomed flat. While she was out at work teaching, he built the flat -pack futon and slept on it. He praised the way she had transformed the charity shop furniture into works of art. He talked a little about the years of caring for his wife who'd died of cancer and she about the years of searching for a someone who wouldn't be afraid of her independence and would give her space to make art.
They went for a walk along the tree-lined streets. Flowering weeds shot up through the cracks of paving.
'Nature abhors a vacuum' she said and he agreed. Sporadically they kept in touch. Five years later he phoned
to say he was in England. They met at a restaurant by the sea. He had a silver BMW and an expensive set of crowns. He was high handed with the waitress and ordered the most expensive dishes on the menu. They drank champagne. He had inherited a fortune. He suggested that she move with him to Italy 'No strings', he said, surprised when she was unequivocal.
'How could you bear to live here in this dreary town on a meagre pittance in a dingy rented flat' he said.
She gulped the last of her champagne. 'I'm sure you will find someone soon' she said and didn't add or someone will find you. She knew he wouldn't listen.
When he left there was a moment in the middle of the day in which she faltered. She thought about the vast expanse of the Italian Riviera, untrammelled days of doing nothing very much in luxury. But fortunately the moment passed. Ten years later they met again in England. He paid for breakfast, although the young, Russian, ex-wife took everything, the house in Italy, the furniture and fixtures, his self-respect.
She listened to the litany of grief, her thoughts reverberating in the stillness of the yawning wordless gap which now existed for eternity between them.
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