Get in Line - It's Dancing Time

On October 17th a Line Dancing event was held at which the Deputy Mayor and his Wife were present. There was in the region of forty regular active participants attending, along with several other guests including Phil Seddon, from the Scarman Trust, who were all amazed at the enthusiasm and fervour of the group. The line dancing proved to be very popular and everyone who took part thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

The Saunders Park Community Association (SPCA) was set up by the community to look at ways of addressing problem areas on the estate. The SPCA is now the recognised umbrella organisation leading on various projects. Consequently the New Horizons Group has been set up as The SPCA felt that there should be more activities available for elderly people within the community.

The New Horizon Group offers a range of events and activities such as bingo, line dancing and outings. Many thanks to the Scarman Trust whose funding has enabled the group to start and develop. As the project has been successful the funding has continued and now we are able to work in partnership with other organisations such as the eb4u Older Persons Project. The New Horizons group is going from strength to strength and has now created a social network across the city.

Surprise Surprise… Congratulations!!

Uncle Pete has volunteered at Whitehawk Primary school for two years and is a great help and asset to the school; Pete also helps at St Mary Magdalene's and Woodingdean schools. Uncle Pete helps out in the classroom and at the Breakfast Club and can turn his hand to anything; he gives talks on World War II and assists a lot with the art and craft activities. Uncle Pete is seen by the children as a Grandfather figure and is very good at keeping the children calm. Annie Noble, a teacher, said “Uncle Pete is a breath of fresh air and has a great sense of humour.” Sophie, a pupil at Whitehawk Primary, said “Uncle Pete is really lovely.”

For his 80th birthday the staff at Whitehawk Primary organised a limousine to pick Uncle Pete up from his home and take him to the school as a thank you for all his help and hard work. Uncle Pete was amazed to see all the children waiting for him at school for his surprise and thoroughly enjoyed his birthday celebration. Congratulations on your 80th Uncle Pete!!