June 8 2012.


One Royal Jubilee Celebration Double-Extended Bank Holiday weekend barely over and a plain old normal weekend about to begin. What lucky, lucky Haveners we are. But there again, there really isn't anything plain and normal about a weekend, here at the the very centre of the known universe. So get up, get out and get supporting your local events and businesses!

It all kicks off up at the Hampden Arms this evening with popular local covers band Welcome to Nutsville getting the weekend rocking, rolling and dancing from 9.00pm til late. Get up there and support your local talent.

Friday may have been a rare quiet one, but Saturday is busy and varied. Start with a Zumba Fitness Class from 9:30 - 10:30am at the Hillcrest Centre in Newhaven and then wander over to the Newhaven Market in the High Street for a bargain or two. Don't bleat about the High Street if you don't back it!

Over in Seaford it's the start of the Society of Sussex Painters Exhibition at The Crypt, running from 10:30am - 4:30pm daily until Thursday the 21st of June.

Seahaven Scouts Boot Sale runs from 9:00am to 1:00pm at Seaford Head Lower School in Steyne Road. Sellers in cars are £6 and vans £10 and need to be there at 8.30am.

It is St Luke's Summer Fete at 2:00pm at St Luke's Church in Walmer Road, Seaford. There are Birds of Prey, delicious cakes, refreshments, raffle, tombola, gifts, plants/produce, books, bric-a-brac, hot dogs, face painting and more.

There is an Alzheimer's Society and Research Fund Raising Event from 11:30am to 5:00pm at 42 Marine Drive, Bishopstone, with ploughman's lunches, coffee, afternoon tea, home-made cakes, raffle, books, bric-a-brac, plants and more.

Into Denton and its the Denton Jubi-Lympics at Denton Field, (opposite Tates), from 1.00pm to 5.00pm. Proceeds to St Leonards Church and the James Daniels Memorial Fund. Lots of fun and games. For further information CLICK HERE.

At Newhaven Fort it is Living History Weekend. Meet the living historians and find out about military life in different eras from Napoleonic times to WWII. Enjoy guided tours and get hands-on with some of the artefacts usually kept behind glass. This is running throughout the weekend.

Saturday night and Seaford Twinning Association is holding another of its famous Fish and Chips and Bingo nights at Seaford Town Hall. The event starts at 7.30, but for access reasons potential participants should arrive at least five minutes beforehand to gain access.

Into the music and in Seaford the VBar has a Chart/Dance Night. All the latest tunes and big Tracks to be played with DJ Chris T. Over at The Ark in Newhaven, it's local band Kangaroo Juice, (pictured above), rocking from 9.00pm onwards

Sunday sees the Seaford Rotary Club Boot Fair from 9:00am to 1.00pm at the Martello Fields, while at The Salts it is the Mr Cycles Cycle Festival which includes the Seahaven 100 ride-out and lots of two and three wheel fun and action. To find out more CLICK HERE

Meanwhile, at Seaford Town FC at The Crough, the club is celebrating its youth achievements and everyone is invited to join in the fun. Live band - dance acts - prizes and a paella party serving from 1.00pm.

Over in Newhaven the Newhaven Tennis Club Open Fun Day runs from 2.00pm to 5.00pm at Court Farm Road. There is a free try out of tennis for adults and children of all ages.

Well that's it for this week. Whatever the weather, get out there and have a great time!

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