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July/Aug 2017<br />
Goldentimes<br />
Your FREE guide to active living in EAST SUSSEX for the over 50s<br />
Fashion & Beauty<br />
"la Dolce Vita" with Michele Duke.<br />
Out & about<br />
Your guide to local events, clubs and associations.<br />
Win Theatre Tickets<br />
See "Mamma Mia!" for FREE !<br />
Local & Live<br />
All the best gigs as selected by Mike Raxworthy.<br />
NEW FOR SUMMER 2017<br />
Guide for Grandparents<br />
Days out • Activities • Events • Advice • Competitions<br />
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Goldentimes<br />
Summer is here and with it comes the July/August Golden<br />
Times. We've got a packed mag for you this time, including<br />
a new, expanded and augmented Grandparents & Guardians family<br />
feature (p17-p25) to provide great ideas and inspiration for all of<br />
you spending time with younger family members this summer. Even<br />
if your grandchildren are all grown up, there are still lots of great<br />
days out covered in this section so make sure you have a good look<br />
through!<br />
Looking back through last year's July/August issue, I noticed that it<br />
was a year ago that we welcomed Mike Raxworthy to Golden Times<br />
with his regular spot showcasing all the fantastic live music on offer<br />
locally. If you spot Mike at one of the events this summer say hello,<br />
he's a very friendly chap!<br />
Thanks to all of our advertisers and contributors who have made this<br />
issue so packed full of information & entertainment, enjoy ! Jason.<br />
CONTENTS<br />
06. Event listings<br />
08. Gladys gallivants - My Bucket List<br />
09. Creative writing corner<br />
10. Julia Meanwell - Kindness<br />
12. Living the Alexander way of life with Liz Jeffries<br />
14. Scenic Sussex- Readers photography<br />
16. WIN tickets to see "Mamma Mia!"<br />
17. Grandparents & Guardians Section<br />
18. Grandparent's legal rights<br />
26. Local clubs & associations<br />
28. Event Listings<br />
30. La Dolce Vita with Michele Duke<br />
32. Local & live with Mike Raxworthy<br />
The Golden Times Team:<br />
Jason - Editor Debby - Director Mike - Live Music Tricia - Columnist Liz - Columnist Michèle - Fashion Julia - Lifestyle<br />
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be aware that the Publishers cannot be held responsible for errors, omissions or inaccuracies. Please check details of all events with the<br />
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Event Listings<br />
Treble Clefs Choir –<br />
Summer Spectacular<br />
1st July at 7.30pm<br />
St Augustine’s Church,<br />
Bexhill, TN39 3AZ,<br />
Admission £5 including<br />
refreshments and<br />
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On the Other side –<br />
New Road Artists at<br />
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America Ground<br />
Independence Day<br />
8th July<br />
Trinity Triangle, Hastings<br />
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Rye Ukulele Festival<br />
8th July<br />
The Cinque Ports Pub,<br />
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Tattoo at the Castle<br />
9th July. 5.30pm<br />
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Emerald Anniversary<br />
floral evening<br />
13th Jul<br />
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Beach Life Festival ft<br />
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15th & 16th Jul, 11am to<br />
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Summer concert<br />
15th July<br />
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St John The Evangelist<br />
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St Leonards-on-Sea<br />
Guest soloist:<br />
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Hastings Pirate Day<br />
16th July.<br />
Hastings Pirate Day is<br />
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Who hasn’t got a bucket list ? I have just accomplished another<br />
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This is a bit different from earlier endeavours – flying through<br />
the spray of Victoria Falls in a two seater plane – got the most<br />
amazing pictures, crossing the Dover Straits in a hovercraft –<br />
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helicopter over the Rock in Australia and the Blackpool lights.<br />
Now in the mature years, a leisurely trip to the Channel Islands.<br />
We took off in a psychedelic coloured turboprop and after a quick<br />
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The occupation plays a large part in the history of the island.<br />
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The card linked me to a woman who,<br />
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Prior to my trip a colleague exclaimed, “You’re going to Jersey,<br />
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Well, as summer entered July, I thought that I should visit my<br />
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KINDNESS - by Julia Meanwell<br />
‘I have decided to stick with<br />
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We constantly hear about<br />
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How much better it is to<br />
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someone along the way<br />
when you could have<br />
turned the other cheek<br />
and ignored their plight.<br />
A simple act of kindness<br />
can make someone’s day<br />
and ultimately yours too.<br />
Research shows that being<br />
kind to others increases our<br />
own levels of happiness so a<br />
simple act of kindness can<br />
not only make someone<br />
else’s day but can make us<br />
feel good too.<br />
Generosity of spirit releases<br />
endorphins in the brain<br />
and increases happiness for<br />
us as well as the people we<br />
are helping. Studies have<br />
shown that when we give<br />
money away it is more<br />
likely to make us feel happy<br />
than if we were to spend<br />
that money on ourselves.<br />
Communities thrive when<br />
people look out for each<br />
other; and even if your good<br />
deeds of helping others go<br />
unnoticed they can have the<br />
positive effect of increasing<br />
your self-esteem.<br />
American film maker David<br />
Gaz, made a documentary<br />
‘Kindness is Contagious’.<br />
The film is all about being<br />
kind and the benefits of<br />
being kind. The idea for this<br />
film began when research<br />
demonstrated that if you<br />
are kind to one person, they<br />
will be kind to four other<br />
people, and that each of<br />
those four people will be<br />
kind to four more people<br />
and so on. Eventually<br />
turning back around to<br />
you again which perhaps<br />
indicates that Karma does<br />
actually exist?<br />
Local counsellor Julia<br />
Meanwell, has been in<br />
practice for over 20 years, she<br />
has a wealth of experience,<br />
empathy and understanding<br />
to offer clients.<br />
Julia began her counselling<br />
career as a relationship<br />
counsellor with Relate which<br />
incorporated working in<br />
television and radio. Julia can<br />
be contacted via her website:<br />
juliameanwellcounselling.co.uk<br />
email: julia.meanwell@gmail.<br />
com or give her a call on<br />
07714 280083.<br />
Walking for Health - Your local weekly walk diary<br />
Walking is a fantastic way to stay fit, and a great way to get out and meet new people while enjoying some fresh air!<br />
EAST SUSSEX HEALTH WALKS :<br />
MONDAYS:<br />
Hastings Old Town: Meet at 2pm opposite the Jenny Lind pub,<br />
High Street.<br />
Hastings: Mindfulness walk, 2nd and 4th Monday each month at<br />
1pm, Alexandra Park Cafe.<br />
Rye: Starting at 10am at Gibbets Marsh car park, Udimore<br />
Road.<br />
Sidley: Meet at 11am on Sidley Green.<br />
Ticehurst: Meet at 10.30am Pickford Lane car park.<br />
Pevensey Bay: at 9.45am outside Pevensey Bay library. Suitable<br />
for older walkers.<br />
TUESDAYS:<br />
St. Leonards: Meet at 11am, inside the WRVS centre, South<br />
Street.<br />
Robertsbridge: Meet 9.30am, outside the Youth Centre, The<br />
Grove.<br />
Hampden Park, Eastbourne: 10.30am outside Lakeside tea<br />
chalet, Hampden Park Drive.<br />
WEDNESDAYS:<br />
Alexandra Park: 12 noon at the Cafe in the Park.<br />
Ashdown House: 1pm meet outside E-floor reception,<br />
Sedlescombe Road North, St Leonards.<br />
Heathfield: 10am at the clock tower on the High Street.<br />
THURSDAYS:<br />
Hastings Town Centre: Starting at 2pm outside Rye Bay Kitchen,<br />
Robertson Street.<br />
Hailsham healthy walk: 10.30-11.30<br />
Setting off from the war memorial on the High Street.<br />
FRIDAYS:<br />
Battle: 10am opposite Battle Abbey on The Green.<br />
Church Wood: Starting at 10.30am at Church in the Wood car<br />
park, Church Wood Drive, Hollington.<br />
Bexhill: 11am, in the foyer of the De La Warr Pavilion.<br />
Eastbourne Shinewater:<br />
Meet at 10.30am outside the Co-Op on Milfoil Drive.<br />
SATURDAYS:<br />
Ore Health Walk: Meet at 10.30am outside Ore Community<br />
Centre, Old London Road.<br />
Contact Paula Hubens - 07740 899 559<br />
WORKOUT WALKS FROM THE BEACH PAD:<br />
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS:<br />
St Leonards: Meet at 1.15pm outside the beach cafe side of Azur<br />
at Marina Pavilion. Half an hour of power walking, breathing,<br />
stretching & strength exercises with Debi Arnold, health coach<br />
and personal trainer. www.thebeachpad.com<br />
EASTBOURNE AGE CONCERN, WALKING FOR WELLNESS:<br />
MONDAYS:<br />
Eastbourne: Seafront walk starting at 10.30am at the Lifeboat<br />
Museum opposite Carlisle Road.<br />
WEDNESDAYS:<br />
Hampden Park: Starting at 10.30am, at the Lakeside Tea Chalet.<br />
THURSDAYS:<br />
Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne: Starting at 10.30am outside<br />
Bright Ideas in Sovereign Harbour. Three mile circular walk<br />
finishing at a cafe.<br />
Age concern also run monthly, seasonal walks find out more<br />
from Liz Maxtead - 01323 638474<br />
FURTHER INFORMATION:<br />
www.walkingforhealth.org.uk www.ageconcerneastbourne.co.uk
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LIVING THE<br />
ALEXANDER<br />
WAY OF LIFE<br />
by Liz Jeffries<br />
By the time you read this, I shall have<br />
returned from a week on a narrow<br />
boat, going round the Warwickshire<br />
Ring, hence my choice of song title!<br />
I shared this experience with four<br />
others on a rather lovely 70ft boat<br />
called “Abbie”. Along with us was<br />
a party of six friends on another<br />
boat. I can highly recommend this<br />
as a relaxing, enjoyable way to spend<br />
some time. It was also a change from<br />
the way we live life normally. We<br />
were operating in a confined space<br />
for most of the time so if you decide<br />
to give it a go you would be wise to<br />
choose your companions carefully.<br />
With nothing much to do other<br />
than reading, Sudoku, admiring<br />
the view and working out where<br />
the next pub is, it got me thinking<br />
about how we think and behave<br />
differently in our reactions to<br />
unfamiliar situations. Firstly there is<br />
an instant camaraderie on the river.<br />
Everyone we passed said “Hello”. Try<br />
doing that down a street; you could<br />
get some odd looks. In Alexander<br />
terms we are always thinking about<br />
how we do our everyday activities<br />
(maximum effect with minimal<br />
effort) and we get used to being in a<br />
rush, or doing things quickly, rather<br />
than living in the moment. For a<br />
start you can’t go quickly on a canal<br />
“Messing about on the river”<br />
at around 2/3 mph, so any thought<br />
of rushing to the next task (or pub)<br />
is fruitless. Also there are locks to<br />
negotiate, controlling the water<br />
flow. Operating these used muscles<br />
I forgot I had. I had to think about<br />
how I did that task before I actually<br />
did it, as it could have played havoc<br />
with by back.<br />
Balance and co-ordination play a<br />
large part of my Alexander work.<br />
Balance in a boat? That’s a tricky<br />
one. I resisted the urge to tighten<br />
muscles and consciously thought<br />
about letting go of tension, which<br />
enabled me to feel more steady<br />
and secure. One particularly dark<br />
night I attempted to use a short cut<br />
to the boat, down uneven steps<br />
and through trees. With my mobile<br />
‘phone flashlight not working and<br />
no-one to offer assistance, it was<br />
interesting to note how vulnerable<br />
I felt to falling, having a history of<br />
broken bones and Osteoporosis. The<br />
reaction was to tense every muscle,<br />
which probably would have helped<br />
me to fall. I opted for a better lit,<br />
longer, but safer route.<br />
Do we ever have period where we<br />
just take in our surroundings and the<br />
moment without any interruptions?<br />
On a canal boat there are no<br />
distractions, no sounds other than<br />
birds and the engine humming. It<br />
is a restful experience for the body<br />
and the mind and I realised that<br />
I probably need to build in a little<br />
more of that in future.<br />
Living on a boat requires teamwork,<br />
awareness, careful preparation,<br />
physical activity and mental agility<br />
(“why is there smoke coming from<br />
the engine?” and “How are we<br />
going to steer the boat with the<br />
tiller bent the wrong way?” We<br />
managed to sort out both with help<br />
of an engineer!) All are qualities we<br />
want to maintain in our later years.<br />
Of the many boats we passed, my<br />
two favourites were ‘Ze Baaj’ and<br />
‘Still Dreaming’. The title song I<br />
remember from about thirty years<br />
ago, is by Josh MacRae<br />
The Alexander Technique helps<br />
improve movement, balance<br />
and alleviates chronic musculo/<br />
skeletal pain. I run individual<br />
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KITCHEN<br />
GARDEN WEEK<br />
<br />
Immaculate 11 acre<br />
<br />
garden in Ticehurst<br />
Special Events<br />
including<br />
SUSSEX GUILD<br />
CRAFT SHOW<br />
TULIP<br />
<br />
Gardens, FESTIVAL Café with<br />
<br />
Terrace, Gift Shop<br />
Gardens, Café with<br />
Terrace, Gift Shop<br />
and Sculpture & Art<br />
Exhibitions open<br />
from 1st April<br />
High Summer at Pashley Manor Gardens<br />
Gardeners love to eat what they grow and since in July an<br />
abundance of produce is ready to enjoy, after all the planning,<br />
planting and hard work, what better time for Pashley Manor,<br />
on the border of Sussex and Kent, to dedicate a week to the<br />
Kitchen Garden.<br />
During the eight days of the Kitchen Garden Week, 8th July<br />
to 15th July, there will be the chance to talk to the gardeners<br />
and ask questions and advice, as well as a focus on how the<br />
produce from the garden is used in the café menus; plus<br />
there will be local honey and homemade chutney on sale in<br />
the Gift Shop.<br />
Then in August the Bank Holiday weekend will once again<br />
see the return of the Sussex Guild Craft Show to Pashley<br />
Manor - a fantastic selection of high quality crafts and the<br />
summer borders in full bloom combine to make this an ideal<br />
time to visit the garden.<br />
Throughout July and August there are also lots of<br />
gorgeous lilies and the herbaceous borders in bloom. See<br />
pashleymanorgardens.com or call 01580 200888 for more<br />
details.<br />
Ticehurst 01580 200888<br />
pashleymanorgardens.com<br />
Gardening tips for Late Spring/Early Summer<br />
by Phoenix Gardening<br />
<br />
<br />
All aspects of garden maintenance - pruning, planting beds & borders,<br />
Well we’re enjoying something of a heatwave at the<br />
grass cutting, weeding, clearance, veg plots & allotments<br />
moment, good for us not so good for some of our plants<br />
plus shed maintenance & patio\deck cleaning<br />
who could be looking a bit thirsty. What can we do, it’s<br />
Reasonable rates - per hour\day\job. Always happy to quote.<br />
always a good idea to have a water butt particularly<br />
Registered Waste Licence Holder<br />
now most of our water is metered! Plants like Azaleas,<br />
neilsgarden@yahoo.com<br />
Rhododendrons, and Camelias prefer rainwater. KITCHEN<br />
If you’re<br />
Call Neil 07958 408667<br />
planting any seeds or seedlings, at least until they are<br />
GARDEN WEEK Covering Hastings, St Leonards, Bexhill,<br />
established use tap water as it more beneficial against<br />
Battle, Fairlight, Rye<br />
damping off. When planting put some <br />
water retaining<br />
<br />
crystals in the planting hole. You can also put some<br />
shredded newspaper in the hole SUSSEX to help retain some GUILD<br />
moisture. Mulches also come into their own as they stop<br />
moisture loss. When is the best time CRAFT to water? Either SHOW<br />
early in the morning or later in the evening <br />
when the day<br />
<br />
is cooling. What else can we be doing? Dry weather like quickly and die off. Perennial weeds still need to be dug<br />
Gardens, Café with<br />
this is good hoeing weather as annual weeds can dry up out though. Dead head border plants regularly, keep an<br />
Terrace, Gift Shop eye out for any pests and diseases aphids and mildew<br />
on Roses, caterpillars on cabbages.<br />
Ticehurst 01580 200888<br />
pashleymanorgardens.com<br />
Phoenix Gardening<br />
If you do have any trained fruit like espaliers or cordons<br />
late summer is the time to do summer pruning. As a<br />
general rule stone fruits peaches, plums, cherries, etc<br />
are pruned in the summer mid - June – July. This limits<br />
the chance of them becoming infected with Silver leaf<br />
disease which is a killing disease. Apples and pears are<br />
normally pruned in the winter.<br />
A final word on lawns, in a continued dry spell leave the<br />
grass longer if you have to cut it, if it is cut too short it<br />
will just get burnt. Or just leave it for a while.<br />
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SCENIC<br />
SUSSEX<br />
A lovely spot for tea & cake. The garden at Scolfes Tea Shoppe (See<br />
their ad on p33) - By Ian Watson.<br />
We've not had a lot of<br />
submissions this month, but<br />
those we do have are (I<br />
hope you'll agree) lovely.<br />
Please don't be shy in<br />
sending us your snaps, we'd<br />
love to print more. You don't<br />
need an expensive camera,<br />
the shot of Eastbourne here<br />
was taken with a phone.<br />
If you'd like to see your<br />
photos in Golden Times,<br />
send them to me at:<br />
jason@goldentimes.co.uk.<br />
The sun setting the sky on fire over Arlington Resovoir - By Ashley Hemsley<br />
Keeping a beady eye out for chips. Eastbourne Sea front - By Pete Hart<br />
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WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS TO SEE<br />
The world's sunniest and most exhilarating smashhit<br />
musical arrives in Brighton this August and we<br />
have a FREE pair of tickets available for the lucky<br />
winner of this issue's competition.<br />
Set on a Greek island, the story follows Sophie's<br />
quest to discover the identity of her father and is<br />
told cleverly through the timeless songs of ABBA.<br />
This irresistibly funny show, which has been<br />
delighting audiences worldwide since 1999, will run<br />
at the Brighton Centre from the 15th of August until<br />
the 3rd of September this year.<br />
To be in with a chance of seeing the show with a<br />
friend, absolutely free, all you have to do<br />
is send us the missing word from the title<br />
of this ABBA hit from 1977:<br />
THANK YOU FOR THE _____<br />
Answers (and your contact details) on a<br />
postcard to "Golden Times, 78 Elphinstone<br />
Rd, Hastings, TN34 2BS or you can email<br />
your answer to win@goldentimes.co.uk.<br />
One correct entry will be picked at random.<br />
Good luck, entry closes 28/7/17<br />
TERMS & CONDITIONS<br />
Tickets are valid to see Mamma Mia! at The Brighton<br />
Centre on Wednesday 16th August 2017 at 7.30pm only.<br />
1 pair of tickets per winner only. At least 1 adult must<br />
be present. No purchase necessary. Tickets are nonexchangeable.<br />
Winners will be required to collect their<br />
tickets from box office on the night of the show. Any travel<br />
and accommodation will not be included in the prize.<br />
In May this year we received an email from Juley Ross<br />
telling us about a poem written by her late mother,<br />
Jeanne Pitcher, who enjoyed reading Golden Times.<br />
Juley writes:<br />
The poem " Rain on the Tea Gardens" is very precious to<br />
our family and I'd love to tell you the fascinating story if I<br />
may.<br />
Mum and Dad spent many years in Norfolk although they<br />
were both from Eastbourne. For a couple of years they<br />
moved back to Hailsham, and one of their favourite haunts<br />
was the lovely tea gardens actually attached to Pevensey<br />
castle. Of course mum was inspired to write this lovely<br />
poem. It was framed and presented to the owners who<br />
proudly hung it in the restaurant. Sadly this premises was<br />
closed and was derelict for 8 years, happily re-opening<br />
last summer - 2016. I asked the new owners if they<br />
knew of the whereabouts of the poem, but sadly it had<br />
disappeared. Mum was by now in a nursing home, and<br />
last year I promised Mum I would take a new picture of the<br />
cafe, and present it to those new people. I arranged for the<br />
picture to be printed and framed. So sadly, my Mum took<br />
to her bed and passed away very quickly just before her<br />
birthday in October 2016.<br />
Mum was cremated at Langney nearby,and our<br />
lovely crowd of guests and family were able to have a<br />
magnificent afternoon tea at the Castle Team Rooms,<br />
where we presented the owners and staff with dear Mum's<br />
beautifully printed poem where it now proudly hangs<br />
Rain On The tea garden<br />
by Jeanne K Pitcher<br />
Furled are the sunshades over the<br />
tables,<br />
No pretty china set for tea,<br />
Pink serviettes so familiar are<br />
absent,<br />
Rainwater dripping from every tree.<br />
This is the cottage that stands by the castle,<br />
Carefully built beside old Roman walls.<br />
Spirits of Normans on grey charging horses<br />
Ride silently past – and still the rain falls.<br />
Raindrops, like tears, on the bright yellow<br />
pumpkins<br />
That grow in this garden down by the gate,<br />
Wet leaves that lend shelter to little brown<br />
sparrows,<br />
Stop searching for cake crumbs, they patiently<br />
wait.<br />
Ours are the footsteps, ours and no others,<br />
That sound on the red brick path to the door,<br />
And inside, hot tea, soft music and flowers,<br />
We look for new sunbeams on the Castle Cottage<br />
floor.<br />
Copyright Jeanne K Pitcher.<br />
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Welcome to our NEW "Grandparents & Guardians" Family section<br />
A<br />
of the family, starting here<br />
on page 18 with a piece on<br />
Grandparents rights from<br />
local lawyer John Stebbing.<br />
A<br />
ll change here at Golden Times, we've<br />
decided to launch a new section within<br />
the magazine aimed at Grandparents &<br />
Guardians. Nothing has given me as much<br />
pleasure over the past 20-odd years as my little army<br />
of grandchildren, and I'm sure the same applies to<br />
many readers of Golden Times magazine.<br />
With that in mind, we're aiming to provide a<br />
regular feature in the magazine aimed<br />
at "Grandparents and Guardians",<br />
basically any of our readers<br />
who enjoy spending time with<br />
youngsters. Whether you're looking<br />
after the kids while their mum and<br />
dad are at work, or just joining in with<br />
family days out at the weekends & in the<br />
holidays, we're hoping to provide you with ideas and<br />
inspiration.<br />
Even if you're not a hands-on grandparent (or greatgrandparent),<br />
there are still lots of ideas for places<br />
to visit and things to do, so we hope this little<br />
section will appeal to all of you.<br />
As well as events and services aimed at youngsters,<br />
we're aiming to also provide some interesting and<br />
informative articles relating to the senior members<br />
So, a slightly new role for me<br />
in the magazine from now on,<br />
I get to write the introduction<br />
to a little section devoted to<br />
my favourite pastime,<br />
spoiling my<br />
grandchildren.<br />
With all this new responsibility on<br />
my shoulders I'm going to need to<br />
treat myself every now and then, so I<br />
jolly well hope the management make<br />
an effort to find an extra pair of Mamma<br />
Mia! tickets for me !<br />
I hope you all coped with the mini heat wave we<br />
had in June, we're fortunate to have the benefit of<br />
a cooling sea-breeze to take the edge off it, but<br />
nevertheless, it was wonderful to be able to take<br />
a long, countryside walk on the warmest summer<br />
solstice since 1976. Let's hope the weather is<br />
kind to us for the rest of the summer! See you in<br />
September - Tricia.<br />
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CONCERNED ABOUT YOUR GRANDCHILDREN? WHAT ARE YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS?<br />
Thank goodness for grandparents! In a<br />
world where working mothers are the<br />
norm, and nursery fees so expensive, so<br />
many families are supported and assisted<br />
by the grandparent. But when you<br />
unreservedly offer your love and support<br />
to your grandchildren, sometimes problems<br />
can arise. You need to know whether<br />
there are any legal rights you can claim as a<br />
grandparent and what processes may assist<br />
you in helping your grandchildren to keep<br />
them safe, secure and loved.<br />
Of course most families do not face these<br />
problems. However, what rights would<br />
you have if for instance you chose to take<br />
your grandchildren to Spain on holiday<br />
without their Mum and Dad? In English<br />
law the Children Act 1989 would normally<br />
be acknowledging that both Mum and<br />
Dad share parental responsibility for their<br />
children and therefore have the rights to<br />
make major decisions for their future such<br />
as in respect of where they live, where they<br />
are educated and what medical treatment<br />
they should receive. So, if you take your<br />
grandchildren abroad you need to have<br />
that authority to, for instance, address any<br />
medical problems that could arise whilst<br />
you are away. In this regard my advice<br />
would be for the mother and/or father to<br />
provide a letter indicating their agreement<br />
to you taking the children abroad. You may<br />
need this because if for instance there was a<br />
dispute and, say, an absent father objected<br />
to your rights to take the children abroad,<br />
you could be guilty of child abduction<br />
without knowing it. The same letter could<br />
also address the right of the parent to<br />
authorise you as a grandparent to exercise<br />
parental responsibility for the children whilst<br />
they are in your care. In some countries<br />
the document may best be produced by a<br />
lawyer in terms of a sworn statement so it<br />
is not contested. It is a practical situation<br />
which can easily be overlooked. I can recall<br />
an instance where as a practising solicitor I<br />
received a call from Athens Airport because<br />
the Greek authorities questioned the right<br />
of the childrens’ grandmother to take the<br />
children out of the country and back to<br />
the UK. This scenario caused considerable<br />
consternation and anxiety on the part<br />
of the grandparent and required faxed<br />
documentation to overcome the problem<br />
whilst the flight home was inevitably<br />
delayed.<br />
Sometimes the problems of a parent<br />
are so great that a grandparent has to<br />
play a much larger role in the lives of the<br />
grandchildren. This can sometimes be<br />
because of the poor health of a parent<br />
with care. In this situation if the parent<br />
is terminally ill the early preparation of<br />
a Will appointing legal guardians for the<br />
children who will then share the same level<br />
of parental responsibility as the parent<br />
making the Will is really important. The Will<br />
needs to be signed off whilst the parent still<br />
has the mental capacity to do so and the<br />
grandparent would then later take up the<br />
role of full-time carer holding the position<br />
of Legal Guardian.<br />
Sadly some families struggle to meet their<br />
childrens’ needs and thus Social Services<br />
become involved and address the risk of<br />
harm. In this instance grandparents can<br />
be the saviours for the children to remain<br />
in the family rather than be placed with<br />
foster parents and have limited contact<br />
with their biological family background. A<br />
grandparent in this instance would find<br />
themselves assessed by Social Services to<br />
see if their care for the children is viable.<br />
That assessment can be intrusive but in<br />
the interests of the children should be<br />
complied with in every respect. Sometimes<br />
these assessments take place without court<br />
involvement, but if proceedings are brought<br />
by the Local Authority to protect children<br />
under the Children Act 1989 then a Viability<br />
Assessment report of a grandparent would<br />
be vital to offer the court options for retaining<br />
the children within their birth family. If<br />
positive the court can then entertain the<br />
making of a Special Guardianship Order.<br />
Such an order is created by Section 14A of<br />
the Children Act 1989. Again, a court would<br />
expect a report from Social Services as to<br />
the suitability of the candidate to be the<br />
Special Guardian and produce a report that<br />
indicates what support may be given to that<br />
Special Guardian in caring for the child or<br />
children involved. This order can be made in<br />
any family proceedings in which a question<br />
arises with respect to the welfare of the<br />
child concerned. If the order is made the<br />
Special Guardian has parental responsibility<br />
for the child in question. However that<br />
Special Guardian has the right to exercise<br />
that parental responsibility to the exclusion<br />
of any other person with such responsibility<br />
such as the child’s natural parents. It is<br />
important to remember the context in<br />
which such an order might be made. If for<br />
instance the child’s mother has a problem<br />
with drugs or alcohol or a personality that<br />
has led to severe neglect it would be right<br />
for the Special Guardian to be in a position<br />
whereby to safeguard the child they can<br />
make the decision that carries sway over<br />
and above anyone else’s decision for that<br />
child. It is therefore a powerful right which<br />
can be given to a grandparent to provide<br />
safe and loving care for the grandchild.<br />
Back in 1989 Parliament decided to bring all<br />
the child rights together within one piece of<br />
legislation, the Children Act 1989. It does<br />
mean that a grandparent with concerns<br />
about a child can seek orders themselves<br />
if they are given special permission by the<br />
court to do so. In other words a grandparent<br />
can ask a court for a “Child Arrangements<br />
Order” directing that the child should live<br />
with them, rather than, for instance with<br />
their parent, if they are given permission<br />
by the court to pursue the application. The<br />
grandparent has to therefore provide a<br />
suitable explanation for why they consider<br />
they should seek such an order to change<br />
the care arrangements for the child in<br />
question. However before contemplating<br />
an application to the court the systems<br />
in Family Law now require those involved<br />
to consider mediating a solution. Family<br />
Mediation has grown in importance to<br />
the extent that the Ministry of Justice<br />
now direct that before an application in<br />
private law about a child can be pursued<br />
those involved should consider mediation<br />
and other alternative dispute resolution<br />
systems.<br />
A family solution without lawyers, without<br />
Social Workers but focused on the vulnerable<br />
grandchild is by far the best solution. If<br />
the family themselves find it difficult to<br />
resolve the problem Family Mediators are<br />
on-hand to assist you. It is not an easy<br />
process, it is certainly not a “talking shop”<br />
but a focused set of meetings designed to<br />
enable those involved to speak their minds<br />
and also appreciate the views of others and<br />
appreciate the benefits that the child will<br />
gain from knowing the arrangements for<br />
the child have been agreed by the family.<br />
As a Family Practitioner and Mediator<br />
may I say again “thank goodness for<br />
grandparents”.<br />
These are the personal views of John<br />
Stebbing Family, Child & Collaborative<br />
Lawyer, Mediator and Consultant.<br />
STEPHEN RIMMER LLP<br />
28 Hyde Gardens<br />
Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 4PX<br />
www.stephenrimmer.com<br />
Tel: 01323 644222<br />
Do call if we can assist you 01323 434415<br />
The writer takes no responsibility for any<br />
action taken as a result of your reading this<br />
article and strongly advises you to seek legal<br />
advice should you have a family issue that<br />
needs to be progressed.
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Wed 9 th August<br />
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Libraries across the UK are getting ready to<br />
introduce children to new worlds of facts and<br />
fiction through Animal Agents, the 2017 Summer<br />
Reading Challenge, run by independent charity<br />
The Reading Agency.<br />
Across the school summer holidays, Animal<br />
Agents will introduce young readers to a variety<br />
of clever creatures, specially trained to use their<br />
skills and natural instincts to unravel mysteries.<br />
Animal Agents is illustrated by Tony Ross,<br />
illustrator of the hugely popular Horrid Henry<br />
series. He is published all over the world; his<br />
awards and nominations include the Roald Dahl<br />
Funny Prize, Kate Greenaway Medal, and the<br />
Smarties Prize.<br />
Each year the Summer Reading Challenge to<br />
children is simple. They’re encouraged to read six<br />
or more books of their choice – fact books, joke<br />
books, picture books, audio books just as long<br />
as they are borrowed from the library – during<br />
the holidays. There are collectable incentives and<br />
rewards, plus a certificate for every child who<br />
completes the Challenge. Children can sign up at<br />
their local library from the end of June onwards<br />
and all materials are absolutely free. (NB: exact<br />
start dates for the Summer Reading Challenge<br />
can vary around the UK, as do schools‘ breaking<br />
up dates for the summer holidays: please check<br />
with your local library.)<br />
The Summer Reading Challenge is open to all<br />
primary school children and is designed for all<br />
reading abilities. Schools work with local libraries<br />
and give out information to encourage children<br />
to take part, and most libraries run Summer<br />
Reading Challenge linked early years activity for<br />
pre-schoolers.<br />
Here’s how you can get involved:<br />
Head to your local library during the summer<br />
holidays and enrol. It's completely free and any<br />
child can take part. Children can chat, get reading<br />
recommendations and enter competitions all year<br />
round on our Summer Reading Challenge website<br />
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Dance club for children aged 4 and up<br />
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Themed Tuesdays throughout the Summer holidays all children in<br />
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We are open daily 10am-5pm so why not pop down and see our<br />
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First steps to Nursery... article by Julia Whelan<br />
As much as it's exciting watching<br />
your grandchild take their first<br />
steps in to nursery, it can feel<br />
like a daunting step for everyone<br />
involved in the decision making<br />
about which Nursery they will<br />
attend . Here are some tips<br />
to help support your family/<br />
grandchild in finding the right<br />
nursery and ensuring a happy<br />
and positive start for everyone.<br />
Get prepared - Nursery spaces<br />
get snapped up, start researching<br />
and looking around early. Some<br />
of the most popular nurseries will<br />
get booked up as much as a year<br />
in advance. You can find a list<br />
of local nurseries and childcare<br />
providers on the East Sussex<br />
Community Information Service<br />
- www.escis.org.uk. Chat to other<br />
parents and grandparents about<br />
their experiences and opinions.<br />
Protocol and procedures -<br />
All nurseries are registered<br />
and inspected. Looking at a<br />
nursery's Ofsted rating is a<br />
good starting point – Ofsted<br />
What’ , s your next adventure?<br />
HoliDay CluBS<br />
We run a variety of activities for kids<br />
aged 6-14 during the Easter, May and<br />
summer holidays, including:<br />
• Sailing and Windsurfing<br />
courses, Stages 1, 2 & 3<br />
• Paddlepower, Kayak courses<br />
• Multi activity weeks<br />
• Friday Fun Days<br />
Kayaking<br />
Windsurfing<br />
Powerboating<br />
Dinghy Sailing<br />
Raft Building<br />
Canoeing<br />
Book today!<br />
01323 417023<br />
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inspection reports are published<br />
online at www.ofsted.gov.uk or<br />
ask the nursery for a copy. The<br />
report will cover fundamentally<br />
important factors such as safety,<br />
nursery environment and child<br />
development. You can also ask a<br />
Nursery about their policies and<br />
procedures.<br />
First impressions – Taking a<br />
tour of a nursery is often the<br />
best way to get a good picture<br />
of the setting and how they are<br />
run. Most nurseries are happy<br />
to show you around, giving you<br />
an excellent opportunity to get<br />
a feel for the atmosphere, staff<br />
and facilities. Most importantly<br />
you will see the children busy<br />
and at play. Take note of what<br />
activities and resources are on<br />
offer and the amount of outdoor<br />
space available. Watch how staff<br />
interact with children and talk<br />
to other parents/grandparents,<br />
if you have an opportunity. Ask<br />
about the structure of the day<br />
and importantly snacks and<br />
meals. Don't be afraid to take a<br />
pre-compiled list of questions and take notes.<br />
Practicalities - Check opening times and sessions<br />
offered. It is useful to know how flexible the nursery<br />
can be around these times and if they have spaces<br />
available now, and in the future, if extra sessions are<br />
needed.<br />
Costs will vary in settings, some charge by the hour,<br />
day or week. Make sure to also check for hidden<br />
costs – nappies, food etc.<br />
Childcare can be expensive, but there is help<br />
available. Some 2 year olds, and all 3- 4 year olds will<br />
be eligible for up to 15 hours a week free childcare.<br />
More information about funding can be found on the<br />
East Sussex County Council website.<br />
You and your family will know what is right for your<br />
grandchild and which Nursery best meets their<br />
needs......trust your instincts and get ready to make<br />
room on the fridge door, for all those precious first<br />
pictures!<br />
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Blacklands Playgroup<br />
For Children 2-5 years of age<br />
Flexible dates and times<br />
Ofsted registered<br />
Government Funding<br />
Childcare Vouchers accepted<br />
Opening Hours 8.30 to 5.30<br />
Elim Church, Elphinstone Ave, Hastings, TN34 2DJ<br />
Contact Sharon on : 07939 635799<br />
CROWHURST<br />
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Near Battle<br />
Wooded garden, countryside walks. A caring, stimulating<br />
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Free funded spaces available<br />
Contact: 01424 830630 or<br />
crowhurstplaygroup@gmail.com<br />
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Elim Family Centre<br />
1A Hartfield Rd<br />
Eastbourne<br />
BN21 2ET<br />
A place for your child to grow!<br />
Tel: 01323 731843<br />
email: littleacornseastbourne@gmail.com<br />
FIVE Easy2name Off to School sets up for grabs!<br />
We have FIVE Easy2name “Off to School” sets to give away –<br />
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shoe bag – all personalised with your choice of name.<br />
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Email your name, address and telephone number to win@<br />
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address and telephone number. Please state clearly the name<br />
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A love of learning<br />
Open for 50 weeks of the year from 8am to 6pm,<br />
The Lodge Nursery offers outstanding care and an inspirational<br />
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Sunday August 6th<br />
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We record and preserve the wartime heritage of the UK,<br />
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educate the public about the lives of those, particularly<br />
local people, who lived and served during the times of<br />
war, both those in the armed services and at home.<br />
We provide displays at local events, and hold a public<br />
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items and history.<br />
Join us on one<br />
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Members on a visit to Fort Nelson<br />
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“The peace that most of us enjoy today must never be<br />
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Come along to one of our monthly meetings. These are<br />
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each month, except January and August. Meetings start<br />
at 8.00pm with a guest speaker.<br />
“We are not obsessed with thoughts of war, we value<br />
peace and hope that the lessons of the past will help to<br />
secure it for the future”.<br />
For more information please call Andrew Pope on 07775<br />
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1066 Probus Club<br />
Meets 1st Thursday morning<br />
each month. 01424 423153<br />
Age Concern Social Club<br />
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01424 773536<br />
Age Concern Eastbourne<br />
William & Patricia Venton<br />
Centre<br />
Tel : 01323 638474<br />
Anderida Writers, E'bourne<br />
Tel: Tony Flood 01323<br />
471726 or Elizabeth Wright<br />
01323 503952<br />
Arlington Arts Group<br />
Thu eves, Arlington Village<br />
hall<br />
www.arlingtonartsgroup.co.uk<br />
Battle Lions Club<br />
battlelionsclub@gmail.com<br />
Tel : 0845 8335826<br />
Battle Rotary Club<br />
01424-774447<br />
battlerotary.org.uk<br />
Battle Writers Group<br />
Tel. Roy Chapman;<br />
01424870520<br />
www.battlewriters.co.uk<br />
Bexhill Club of Past<br />
Rotarians<br />
2pm, 1st Wed each month,<br />
Northern Hotel, Sea Rd,<br />
Bexhill.<br />
Bexhill Down Afternoon<br />
Townswomen’s Guild<br />
Meets 2nd Weds each month<br />
2pm<br />
Tel: 01424 216150 or<br />
844639<br />
Bexhill Diabetes Support<br />
www.bexhill-diabetes.co.uk<br />
01424 732878 or 214103<br />
Bexhill Floral Group<br />
meets Manor Barn, 2.15 pm<br />
on 1st Thurs of the month.<br />
01424 212154<br />
Bexhill Harmony Ladies<br />
Choir<br />
Meets Thursday evenings<br />
7pm<br />
Little Common Methodist<br />
Church, Church Hill Ave.<br />
TN39 4SG<br />
01424 844639<br />
www.bexhillharmony.co.uk<br />
Bexhill Hanoverian Study<br />
Group<br />
Local history club meets 3rd<br />
Tues each month 01424<br />
212932<br />
Bexhill International Folk<br />
Dance Group<br />
1st & 3rd Thurs of each<br />
month 01424 222382<br />
Bexhill & District Probus<br />
Club<br />
Meets 4th Thursday each<br />
month<br />
Tel : 01424 552872<br />
Bexhill Lions Club<br />
www.bexhill-lions.org<br />
Tel : 0845 8330591<br />
Bexhill Model Railway Club<br />
Meets weekly bexhillmrc.<br />
org.uk<br />
Tel :01424 225043<br />
Bexhill Marina<br />
Townswomen's Guild Tel:<br />
01424 211140<br />
Bexhill Over 55 Club<br />
45 Eversley Rd. Bexhill<br />
Tel : 01424 212911<br />
Bexhill Rotary Club<br />
01424 843975<br />
bexhill.rotaryweb.org<br />
Bexhill Royal Air Forces<br />
Assoc.<br />
01424 212916 or 01424<br />
532697<br />
bexhillrafa.co.uk<br />
Bexhill Royal British Legion<br />
bexhillroyalbritishlegionclub.<br />
co.uk 01424 212215<br />
Bexhill Sailing Club<br />
Tel: 01424 212906<br />
bexhillsc.co.uk<br />
Bexhill Theatre Supporters<br />
Club Tel: 01424 213981<br />
Meets 1st Friday in the<br />
month.<br />
Breathe Easy Bexhill<br />
Supporting people with lung<br />
conditions 077616 98423<br />
Cercle Francais d’Eastbourne<br />
once a month on Friday<br />
7.15pm Tel: 01323 504262<br />
www.cf-eastbourne.com<br />
Cooden Beach Sports & Social<br />
Club<br />
Tel: 01424 844810<br />
cbssc.co.uk<br />
Crafts 4 U Meets 1st<br />
Thursday of each month, St<br />
Marthas Church Hall, Little<br />
Common. 01424 216242 or<br />
853847<br />
Cuckmere Valley Petanque<br />
Club<br />
Sundays, Tues & Weds<br />
Tel: 01323 645120<br />
Diabetes UK, Hastings &<br />
Rother Voluntary Group<br />
Tel: 07974 356653<br />
Eastbourne AM Rotary Club<br />
www.eastbourneamrotary.org<br />
Eastbourne Angling Club<br />
eastbourneanglingclub.com<br />
Eastbourne Area Epilepsy<br />
Grp<br />
eaeg.org.uk 01323 504893<br />
Eastbourne Association of<br />
Sussex Folk 3rd Monday each<br />
month St Saviours Church<br />
Hall, South Street 7.30pm.<br />
Tel: 01323 763163 or<br />
737073<br />
Eastbourne Lions Club<br />
www.eastbournelions.net<br />
Tel : 0845 8332705<br />
Eastbourne Dickens<br />
Fellowship<br />
7pm, 1st Tues of each month<br />
Crown & Anchor, Marine Parade.<br />
01323 646659 or 471615<br />
Eastbourne Gilbert &<br />
Sullivan Society<br />
www.eastbournegands.com<br />
01323 767193<br />
Eastbourne & District Old<br />
Time Dancing Club 7.30<br />
each Weds<br />
Summerheath Hall Hailsham<br />
01323 728332<br />
Eastbourne & District<br />
Osteoporosis Support Group<br />
2nd Tues of each month excl.<br />
Jan, Feb & Aug., 2.30pm,<br />
Victoria Baptist Curch, Eldon<br />
Rd, Ebourne<br />
Tel : 07591637753<br />
Eastbourne Model Powerboat<br />
Club www.empbc.org.uk<br />
01323 764220<br />
Local Clubs & Associations<br />
Eastbourne Photographic<br />
Society<br />
epscameraclub.co.uk<br />
Eastbourne & District Philatelic<br />
Soc.<br />
Meets each Thu at 7.30pm<br />
St John Ambulance Brigade<br />
HQ, Bourne St, Eastbourne.<br />
www.eastbournestampclub.<br />
co.uk<br />
Eastbourne Parkinsons'<br />
Assoc. Meet 4th Tues each<br />
month at Christ the King<br />
Catholic Church, Princes Rd<br />
Tel : 01273 512204<br />
Eastbourne Rotary Club<br />
eastbournerotary.org.uk<br />
Eastbourne Seniors Club<br />
Tel: 01323 728157<br />
eastbourneseniorsclub.org.uk<br />
Eastbourne Seniors Forum<br />
Tel: 01323 656455<br />
esf.online.org<br />
Eastbourne & District Trade<br />
Union Club<br />
48 Seaside, 01323 727703<br />
East Sussex Townswomen's<br />
Guild Tel: 01424 753108 or<br />
01424 213207<br />
East Sussex Moviemakers<br />
1st& 3rd Weds each month<br />
St Lukes, Stone Cross<br />
Tel: 01323 301997<br />
Eastbourne and District<br />
Soroptimists (Women’s<br />
Organisation) 2nd and 4th<br />
Monday of the month<br />
01323 769004 sigbi.org.uk<br />
Friends of the Old People<br />
Cafe for over 50s, food,<br />
bingo, outings. Middle Street,<br />
Hastings Tel: 07886 796929.<br />
Friends of the E'bourne<br />
Hospital<br />
Tel: 01323 438236<br />
www.esht.nhs.uk/friends/<br />
eastbourne<br />
The Green Lawn Tennis Club.<br />
68-70 Tower Rd West, St<br />
Leonards. Tennis for all ages.<br />
www.thegreenltc.co.uk or<br />
Phillip on 01424 422025<br />
Hailsham & District<br />
University of the Third Age<br />
U3ASites.org.uk/Hailsham<br />
Hailsham Horticultural Soc.<br />
hailshamhorticulturalsociety.<br />
blogspot.uk<br />
Harbour Friends<br />
Wednesdays at the Sovereign<br />
Harbour Yacht Club<br />
harbourfriend@googlemail.<br />
com<br />
www.harbourfriends.co.uk<br />
Hastings Central<br />
Townswomen's Guild. 4th<br />
Friday of each month<br />
Unitarian Church, South<br />
Terrace, Hastings, 01424<br />
754591<br />
Hastings & E Sussex<br />
Philatelic Society<br />
1st & 3rd Thu of each month<br />
at The John Taplin Centre, St<br />
Leonards. Tony Calton 01424<br />
434496 Chris Dadswell<br />
01424 44477<br />
Hastings Model Railway Club<br />
hastingsmrc.org.uk<br />
01424 754962 or 01424<br />
753684<br />
Hastings and St Lens Assoc<br />
of National Trust Members<br />
Contact: Janet Parr<br />
Telephone: 01424 752935<br />
Hastings & St. Leonards<br />
Country Dance Club<br />
Meets every Tuesday 7.45pm<br />
St. Matthew’s Church Centre<br />
hastingscountrydanceclub.<br />
org.uk Tel. 01424 753684<br />
Hastings & St. Leonards<br />
Ladies Miniature Golf Club<br />
Tues pm. White Rock Gdns.<br />
Liz 01424 718698<br />
Hastings Rotary Club<br />
hastingsrotary@outlook.com<br />
01424 752630<br />
Hastings Scottish Country<br />
Dance Club<br />
Thursdays, 7.30pm, Arthur<br />
Easton Centre, St Michaels<br />
Hospice.<br />
Hastings & Rother University<br />
of the 3rd Age<br />
Tel : Laura Wright<br />
initialenquiries.hru3a@gmail.<br />
com<br />
01424 719080<br />
Hastings & St Leonards<br />
Angling Association<br />
Tel: 01424 431923<br />
hstlaa.webs.com<br />
Hastings & St Leonards<br />
Royal Air Forces Association<br />
Tel: 01424 430250<br />
rafahastings.co.uk<br />
Hastings & St Leonards<br />
Seniors Forum<br />
01424 424693 hssf.org.uk<br />
Hastings & St.Leonards<br />
Veterans Association (HSVA)<br />
1st Sat each month 10:30<br />
White Rock Hotel 01424<br />
420541<br />
bob.marden@btinternet.com<br />
Hastings WW Social Club<br />
Meet at EHSAA on the<br />
stade Thu eves 8pm, Eunice<br />
Britten, Secretary - 01424<br />
428694<br />
Heathfield & District<br />
Horticultural Society.<br />
heathfieldhorticultural.org.uk<br />
01435 830725<br />
Hooe Open Group (Ladies<br />
Club) Tel Edna Wallis on<br />
01424 842591<br />
Ladies Friendship Club<br />
Meet 1st Wed of the Month<br />
Tel: 01424 848746<br />
Lions Club of Hastings<br />
Tel: 01424 435564<br />
hastingslions.org.uk<br />
Little Common Horticultural<br />
Society Meets 2nd Friday<br />
Each month. Visit: www.lchs.<br />
co.uk<br />
Little Common Morning<br />
Townswomens Guild<br />
4th Thurs each month<br />
Tel 01424 843163<br />
Little Common Village Flower<br />
Club Meets Community<br />
Centre, 2.15pm 4th Fri of the<br />
month. 01424 213638<br />
Little Common Bridge Club<br />
Thu afternoon 01424 216746<br />
Little Common Probus Club<br />
Meets 2nd Tuesday each<br />
month. 01424 892428<br />
Little Common Womens<br />
Institute 3rd weds each<br />
month. Little Common<br />
Community Centre 01424<br />
211873<br />
Old Hastings Club<br />
39a High St, Hastings.<br />
01424 43194<br />
Polegate Painting/Sketching<br />
Group Meets Mon 7pm and<br />
Tues 9.45am Tel: 01323<br />
484568 or 487510<br />
Pett Royal British Legion<br />
Meets at Fairlight Lodge<br />
Hotel, Fairlight 1st Tue each<br />
month at 12noon<br />
Tel: 01424 814866<br />
Polegate Twinning Assoc.<br />
Participate in visits to France<br />
& Germany & other social<br />
events.<br />
Tel : 01323 486921<br />
Rotary Club of Senlac<br />
Meet every Wednesday 7.00<br />
for 7.30 at Cooden Beach<br />
Hotel<br />
Contact 01424 272012<br />
Website www.senlacrotary.org<br />
The Arts Society Rother Valley<br />
Meet every 3rd Monday in the<br />
Month at 2.00pm<br />
01424 425099 or 07737316<br />
183<br />
Rother Seniors Forum<br />
01424 870801<br />
rotherseniorsforum.org.uk<br />
Royal Signals Assoc.<br />
Meet 2nd Thurs each month<br />
8pm at TA centre on Seaside,<br />
Eastbourne. 01424 851701<br />
Royal Voluntary Service:<br />
Isabel Blackman Club,<br />
South Street, St Leonards.<br />
Tel: 01424 426090<br />
Rye & District Day Centre<br />
Tues & Weds each week<br />
01797 226535<br />
Rye & District Lions Club<br />
0845 8332825<br />
Rye Royal British Legion<br />
Tel: 01797 222564<br />
ryebritishlegion.org.uk<br />
Sidley Friendship Club<br />
3rd Monday of each month at<br />
All Saints Church Hall, Sidley.<br />
For over 50s. Tel 01424<br />
730961<br />
Silverhill Townswomens<br />
Guild. 1st Monday of each<br />
month, St Matthews Church<br />
Hall, Silverhill, St Leonards<br />
Tel 01424 436483<br />
Sovereign Polyphony<br />
Eastbourne's female harmony<br />
choir.www.sovereignpolyphony.<br />
com<br />
Sussex Community<br />
Development Association<br />
Isabel Blackman Centre,<br />
Winding Street, Hastings.<br />
Tel: 01424 446428<br />
Sussex Opera and Ballet<br />
Society Tel: 01323 640067<br />
www.sussexoperaandballetsociety.<br />
org.uk<br />
Vintage Motor Cycle Club<br />
2nd & 4th Wed each month<br />
Barn, Brown Bread St.<br />
Ashburnham<br />
01424 211873
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Event Listings<br />
Bexhill Carnival<br />
23rd - 29th July<br />
The Polegrove, Brockley<br />
Road, Bexhill.<br />
Bexhill Carnival is the<br />
flag ship event for the<br />
town providing a week of<br />
free community events.<br />
Carnival Procession on<br />
29th July.<br />
bexhillcarnival.co.uk<br />
Hot Air Balloon<br />
Festival at Hampden<br />
Park<br />
29 & 30 Jul, Hampden<br />
Park, Eastbourne.<br />
A brilliant and brand<br />
new event for Eastbourne<br />
arrives with up to 25<br />
Hot Air Balloons visiting<br />
Hampden Park.<br />
Lammas Festival<br />
29th & 30th July<br />
Western Lawns, King<br />
Edwards Parade,<br />
Eastbourne.<br />
A free extravaganza<br />
of folk music, morris<br />
dancing, traditional<br />
giants, and entertainment<br />
for everyone with a<br />
carnival parade from the<br />
Pier Saturday 12pm<br />
lammasfest.org<br />
Hastings Old Town<br />
Carnival Week<br />
29th Jul - 6th Aug<br />
Hastings Old Town.<br />
A week of exciting events<br />
from Open Houses,<br />
Walking Tours, Treasure<br />
Trails, Art Shows and<br />
Historical Talks to Pram<br />
Racing, Live Music<br />
and Street Parties,<br />
culminating in a Grand<br />
Carnival Procession. For<br />
full event details vitist<br />
oldtowncarnivalweek.co.uk<br />
Calm Farm Summer<br />
Event<br />
30th Jul, 12-5 PM<br />
4 De La Warr Road,<br />
Bexhill.<br />
Raising money towards<br />
the 'REMARKABLE ME'<br />
project which supports<br />
children suffering with<br />
low self-esteem and<br />
anxiety through the arts.<br />
Animal handling, Arts<br />
and crafts, Live music<br />
and dance acts, Zumba<br />
on the lawn, Face<br />
painting<br />
calmfarm.org.uk<br />
Twittens and Cat<br />
Creeps Walk<br />
31st July, 1st, 3rd & 5th<br />
Aug. Meet at Shipwreck<br />
Museum, Rock-a-Nore<br />
Rd, Hastings.<br />
An interesting and<br />
unusual guided walking<br />
tour of hidden narrow<br />
footpaths, flights of steps<br />
and nooks and crannies,<br />
many with a tale to tell.<br />
Tickets in advance from<br />
Shipwreck Museum.<br />
visit1066country.com<br />
NGS Garden Open<br />
Day Fairlight Hall<br />
3rd Aug,10am-4pm,<br />
Fairlight Hall, Martineau<br />
Lane, Hastings.<br />
In aid St Michaels<br />
Hospice. Well behaved<br />
and support dogs<br />
welcome. Tickets £6-<br />
available on entry only<br />
Children free.<br />
Sussex Guild & Craft<br />
Show<br />
3rd-6th Aug,10.30am-<br />
5pm. Michelham Priory,<br />
Upper Dicker, Hailsham.<br />
Selected for their high<br />
degree of skill and<br />
creativity, Guild members<br />
will be showing their<br />
excellent and inspiring<br />
work in the Elizabethan<br />
barn and in marquees on<br />
the lawns.<br />
sussexpast.co.uk<br />
Happyjacks Picnic in<br />
the Park<br />
8th Aug, 10.30am-3pm<br />
Gildredge Park,<br />
Eastbourne<br />
Happyjacks Soft Play<br />
are doing it again after<br />
the success of last years<br />
Picnic in the Park!!!!<br />
Bring your picnic and<br />
a rug and let your little<br />
ones have a go at some<br />
or all of the activities<br />
that will be available on<br />
the day! Free admission,<br />
donations on the day for<br />
each activity.<br />
Rye and District<br />
Country Show<br />
19th Aug,10am-6pm<br />
Main Road, Icklesham,<br />
Winchelsea.<br />
The family day out will<br />
be host to a wealth of<br />
entertainment, including a<br />
traditional horse and dog<br />
show, classic cars, a dog<br />
grand national, children’s<br />
games, ferrets, terrier<br />
racing and much more.<br />
Rye International<br />
Jazz Festival<br />
24th to 28th August,<br />
Chill out at the Rye<br />
International Jazz<br />
Festival, a boutique<br />
music festival presenting<br />
world class international<br />
artistes and talent from<br />
across the region.<br />
Intimate performances<br />
take place at many<br />
venues within picturesque<br />
Rye. For more info visit:<br />
ryejazz.com<br />
Sussex Guild & Craft<br />
Show<br />
26th-28th Aug,10am-<br />
5pm.<br />
Pashley Manor Gardens<br />
Ticehurst.<br />
A fantastic selection of<br />
high quality crafts, the<br />
summer borders in full<br />
bloom and a special<br />
entry price combine to<br />
make this an ideal time<br />
to visit this garden on<br />
the border of Sussex and<br />
Kent.<br />
pashleymanorgardens.com<br />
Fundraising Event<br />
in aid of St Wilfrid`s<br />
Hospice<br />
26th Aug,10am - 4pm<br />
St Wilfrid’s Church Hall<br />
Pevensey Bay.<br />
Exhibition & Sale of art,<br />
crafts and photographs,<br />
refreshments available<br />
Free entry & free parking.<br />
Ninfield Flower<br />
Group Flower Festival<br />
26th– 28th Aug<br />
10.30am to 4.30pm<br />
Ninfield Memorial Hall,<br />
Bexhill Road, Ninfield.<br />
Ninfield Flower Group<br />
Flower Festival ’40 Years<br />
On’ Entry £2 per person<br />
In aid of various charities<br />
including Bexhill Street<br />
Pastors and Hearing<br />
Dogs for Deaf People.<br />
ninfieldflowergroup.co.uk<br />
The Brede Flower<br />
Festival Week-end -<br />
“Great Journeys”<br />
26th-28th August<br />
10am - 4pm.<br />
St George's Church,<br />
Brede.<br />
Free - but donations<br />
will be welcome,<br />
Refreshments, Stalls,<br />
Grand Draw, Visits up<br />
the Tower, Art Exhibition<br />
at Brede Village Hall,<br />
guided tours of the Brede<br />
Giants, Waterworks Lane<br />
10am to 4pm.<br />
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LA DOLCE VITA by Michele Duke<br />
Everyone’s heard about<br />
Italian style, the perfect<br />
blend of elegance and<br />
ease. I’m lucky enough to<br />
spend every summer in Italy<br />
and every year I watch and<br />
wonder. Try as I might I’ll<br />
never achieve the casual<br />
glamour that Italian women<br />
– and men – carry off without<br />
a thought. As I set off for<br />
this year’s adventures, here<br />
I have, however, picked up a<br />
few habits and customs to help<br />
me blend in with the natives<br />
so if you are heading south,<br />
here are a few tips to help you<br />
live “la dolce vita”.<br />
Italian women layer—and<br />
top those layers off with an<br />
elegant exterior. For stylish<br />
Italian women, that means<br />
a chic jacket or trench coat.<br />
Even in the summer, you<br />
will rarely see a woman<br />
walking around town without<br />
something to swish around<br />
her shoulders. Cardigans<br />
just don’t cut it, so choose a<br />
lightweight structured shape<br />
to complement your outfit.<br />
Italian men prove that you<br />
don’t have to be going to<br />
work, or a wedding, to pull off<br />
a jacket. Pair one with white<br />
or beige trousers, or even<br />
jeans—and, of course, leather<br />
shoes—and you’re good to go<br />
to lunch… or a museum. Just<br />
don’t be surprised if you’re<br />
mistaken for an Italian while<br />
you’re there!<br />
A great pair of sunglasses is<br />
a must. Essential to protect<br />
your peepers in the sun, or<br />
just to look cool in the shade.<br />
Of course, Italians love their<br />
designer sunglasses—but any<br />
frame will help you blend in.<br />
Italians tend to wear basic<br />
blue jeans a lot less often than<br />
their counterparts elsewhere.<br />
It’s not that women are always<br />
in dresses (although they<br />
often are), and men in suits;<br />
it’s that when they do throw<br />
on trousers, they’re rarely<br />
basic jeans or chinos. Instead,<br />
trousers come in a rainbow of<br />
colours. And yes, that’s true<br />
for men too.<br />
Even at an informal lunch,<br />
men will wear an open-neck<br />
shirt tucked into well-cut,<br />
fitted trousers with a leather<br />
belt. Occasionally you’ll see<br />
tailored shorts but casual<br />
shorts are only for the garden<br />
or beach. Women still love<br />
capri pants – you can see<br />
Audrey Hepburn on every<br />
corner.<br />
Italian women accessorize. So<br />
if you’re keen to be mistaken<br />
for one, remember the little<br />
details: in the past year,<br />
chunky bracelets and collar<br />
necklaces have been trendy,<br />
but so are delicate necklaces<br />
and drop earrings. Wear<br />
whatever jewellery you like…<br />
but if you want to look like an<br />
Italian, do wear something!<br />
Scarves are especially great<br />
for travellers: they can spice<br />
up an outfit that you’ve<br />
already worn three days in a<br />
row and can be thrown into a<br />
bag to pull out when the sun<br />
sets and the weather gets<br />
chilly.<br />
Plus, in Italy, scarves can<br />
be even more useful, as<br />
it’s disrespectful (and often<br />
downright forbidden) to go<br />
into a church without your<br />
shoulders covered so having a<br />
scarf means you can risk bare<br />
shoulders.<br />
A chic handbag, for women—<br />
or a “man bag,” for men.<br />
Women carry big handbags<br />
during the day, and tiny<br />
ones a night. For men who<br />
really want to go local, they<br />
also have the option of a<br />
bag. Lots of Italians use<br />
messenger bags or briefcases.<br />
It especially makes sense<br />
when you think about how<br />
hard it is to transport your<br />
stuff while zooming around on<br />
your Vespa. So if you’ve ever<br />
wanted to try one out, a trip<br />
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promise, not a single local will<br />
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MIKE RAXWORTHY<br />
More events on The Stade Open Space in Hastings<br />
Old Town over the next couple of months well<br />
worth catching checking out.<br />
On Saturday 8th July and Sunday 9th July<br />
from 11am - 6pm is the Mid-Summer Fish Fest. It’s<br />
a celebration of The Hastings Fishing Fleet, local<br />
restaurants, foods, wines and crafts. You can<br />
sample fresh fish dishes, locally brewed beers and<br />
English wines, learn some cooking tips from skilled<br />
seafood chefs and, because I’m involved, enjoy a<br />
great line up of music. I’ve booked a fabulous mix<br />
with<br />
of live music to suit all tastes.<br />
MIKE RAXWORTHY<br />
On Saturday I’m presenting Thomasin Trezise,<br />
a world class local Soprano, singing beautiful<br />
popular tunes with Mike Hatchard. PockETsize:<br />
melodic, self-penned Appelachian songs with<br />
soaring harmonies. Collective ramblings and<br />
melodies from Sean Fenessey and Friends, Zachary<br />
Dogwood with Bowie covers and originals, and<br />
finishing off the afternoon the fabulous Kytes - 60s<br />
classics!<br />
On Sunday we have The Kayleigh Anne Band, great<br />
new local talent playing blues and folk on an<br />
interesting variety with of instruments, The Fat Cat Band<br />
- A British country outfit playing peddle steel,<br />
fiddle,<br />
MIKE<br />
guitars and<br />
RAXWORTHY<br />
keyboards plus close four-part<br />
vocal harmonies, very reminiscent of The Eagles.<br />
A favourite of mine - The Violet Jive offer up a<br />
voluptuous tiki style cocktail of sounds, blending<br />
styles and eras into one colourfully intoxicating<br />
performance! Finishing up with some irish jigs<br />
and Seaside songs of Hastings - the one and only<br />
Jiggery Pokery. Get an advance wristband from<br />
Hastings Tourist Information Centre on the<br />
Seafront for ONLY £1. This<br />
gets you entry for the entire<br />
weekend. Otherwise it’s £2<br />
on the gate.<br />
On Sunday 16th July it’s<br />
Pirate Day! Entertainment<br />
of all sorts from The Stade<br />
through the town to<br />
Hastings Pier with a few<br />
good bands and musical<br />
delights! Some of the best<br />
bands and orchestras will be found at:<br />
Stade Open Space - Hastings Old Town<br />
Hastings Synfonia. Classical seafaring music<br />
including Pirates of the Caribbean<br />
Battle Light Opera Group. Songs and scenes from<br />
Pirates of Penzance.<br />
The Pyrates, Great Pirate folk music from Holland.<br />
The Five Captains. Harmony Group<br />
Scott Jeffers, Pirate musician from Phoenix<br />
Arizona.<br />
The Pier<br />
Captains Beard Pirate band.<br />
Town Centre<br />
Pan Up - Steel Band<br />
You'll also find a great selection of music in The<br />
Jenny Lind from 4pm - Porters from 4pm - The<br />
Royal Standard from 6pm - The London Trader<br />
from 6pm - The Lord Nelson from 5pm!!<br />
Saturday 29th July and Sunday 30th July is The<br />
Nearly on the Beach Concert. It will be my 3rd year<br />
putting the music on for this event and features<br />
11 superb bands, each musician playing for free<br />
(apart from a burger and a beer!) This event is<br />
in aid of The RNLI, The Pett Level Rescue Boat<br />
(self-financed) and The Hastings Sea Cadets<br />
(tomorrow’s Life Boat guys!). This is a FREE event,<br />
but you are asked to donate some money in our<br />
collector’s buckets, buy drinks and food from our<br />
bar and food outlets as our fund benefits from<br />
the profits. Each year we commision a bespoke<br />
T-Shirt designed by local artist Pete Smith. They<br />
do become collectors items - so get one early for<br />
only £9.99! The last two years we have managed<br />
to raise the brilliant amount of £21,350! This<br />
year in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the<br />
Beatles Sgt.Pepper album we are featuring a live<br />
performance of the album as part of Sunday’s<br />
programme. A great weekend start to Hastings<br />
Carnival week - pick up a programme in the<br />
Tourist Info Centre for full details of what’s on offer<br />
throughout the whole week!<br />
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Welcome to Scolfes<br />
Ian & Jenny Watson look forward to welcoming you to Scolfes.<br />
Scolfes is a Grade II listed building built circa 1392. Originally<br />
a three bay Wealden Hall House extensively refurbished in<br />
1650 and again in 1750.<br />
We offer a ‘a little slice of home’ at a reasonable price.<br />
The quality of décor is a mix of traditional and contemporary,<br />
creating a relaxed and informal environment. Our B&B guest<br />
bedrooms are cosy, clean, functional and have en-suite<br />
shower rooms. We specialise in Family Suites.<br />
The Tea Shoppe and<br />
Gardens serves brunch,<br />
light lunches and traditional<br />
(with a contemporary twist)<br />
homemade Cream Teas,<br />
to eat in or take away.<br />
Wherever possible we<br />
buy very local or British<br />
seasonal produce. All<br />
our dishes are lovingly<br />
handmade in our kitchen.<br />
We cater for parties of up to 30 for afternoon tea. We are<br />
happy to take bookings for everything from Baby Showers,<br />
Pre-hen Night celebrations to Funeral Teas.<br />
We are fully licensed and offer a great range of local craft ales,<br />
gins, wine and bubbly! Our latest menus are on our website<br />
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T: 01323 831 690 M: 07967 177711 E: info@scolfes.com
Parris Lawn is the name of Ringmer’s new care<br />
home. Once finished in late Summer 2017, it will<br />
provide a wonderful, sociable residence. We are<br />
an independent company, backed by over forty<br />
years’ of family-run care experience on the south<br />
coast and we can’t wait to bring that knowledge<br />
to Ringmer.<br />
We will be offering a selection of distinct care<br />
choices for residents, and as our opening draws<br />
closer, we will be releasing further details about<br />
what we are doing to improve the lives of those<br />
in need of care. Briefly, we will be offering:<br />
Residential Care<br />
Full use of the home’s amazing facilities 24 hours<br />
a day, seven days a week. Care on hand when<br />
you need it, a full and varied activities and<br />
events program and fine food and drink.<br />
Dementia Care<br />
For those of our residents living with memory<br />
loss, we offer the same luxurious, peaceful<br />
surroundings, with the addition of specially<br />
trained people to assist in the day-to-day and to<br />
ensure that the personality of the individual is<br />
allowed to flourish as much as possible.<br />
Nursing Care<br />
Everything we do at Parris Lawn has its roots<br />
planted firmly in excellent nursing, so when it<br />
comes to assessing a person’s needs and planning<br />
for their care under our roof, you know that the<br />
process will be led calmly and thoroughly, in<br />
order to produce the best care plan possible.<br />
Palliative Care<br />
Our end-of-life care is personal, compassionate<br />
and peaceful. Our nursing experience and<br />
clinical excellence dovetail with an ethos which<br />
wholeheartedly respects the individual, ensuring<br />
that a person’s final hours are met with calm and<br />
warmth.<br />
With all our care services, we positively<br />
encourage family and friendship within the home.<br />
Residents’ families will always be welcome and<br />
we will always be available to allay any fears and<br />
help rid the care experience of as much anxiety<br />
as possible. facebook.com/parrislawn<br />
The next edition of Golden Times will be the<br />
September/October edition, and will have a<br />
submissions deadline of Friday, 18th August.<br />
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