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Welcome

Page 5 Dolphin Computer Tips

Page 7 Townswomen’s Guild

Page 13 3D Printer Appeal

Page 17 Rottingdean & Saltdean Lions

Page 22-23 Local Artist

Page 25 Health Tips

Page 27 Ocean Views

Page 29 Friends of Beacon Hill

0 - 32 Local History

Page 33 Neighbourhood Watch

Page 37 Puzzle Page

Page 38 Index of Advertisers

A new first for The Deans Magazine this month as we issue the magazine asan online only edition. We are hoping this is only a one off but keep an eyeon our website and social media pages for updates. If we are back in printfor June we are expecting it to be a very busy month as local businesses doeverything they can to get back up and running again, our deadline will thenbe 15�� May.

Many of our advertisers are still operating in a limited fashion so pleasecontact them if you have an urgent enquiry as there is a good chance theycan help you or at least give you some advice.

Thank you to all our contributors who have managed to send us somethingto include this month, we are always grateful to receive stories and updatesespecially now.

Colin Rayne has supplied the cover this month from his painting‘Midsummer Daydream’,you will find more from him on pages 22 and 23.

Samantha - Editor

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Computer tips from Dolphin Computer Upgrades 128

May UpdateDolphin Computers have beenopen and working for all ourcustomers throughout the Covid19 crisis.Following Governmentguidelines, we have beenassisting you all via remoteconnections, email andtelephone support and willcontinue to do so until we aretold it is safe to visit you in yourhome or business. If you needany help with your computers,

laptops, printers, or other ITrelated technology, please dostill get in touch vie phone oremail or visit our website forgeneral tips and advice.01273 [email protected]

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Townswomen’s Guild article

The Kindness of Strangers7

Like all clubs and societies, we at SaltdeanTownswomen’s Guild, have not been able to meetnow for several weeks and it seems many more tocome. That does not mean we no longer think of eachother, call and care for any of our members needingsupport, that goes on every day.For some, who have no local family, rely on neighboursand friends to collect food and medication and if itwere not for this, the kindness of strangers, we wouldlive in a poorer world.What we can do, right now is take the calm, down-time, and make use of it. Lucky if you have a garden, asat this time of the year there is plenty to do, if it rainsthen spring cleaning would be in order and as ineveryday life we need to stay as fit as we can. On apersonal note, I am not even going for walks, otherthan ambling around my balcony, but I have two fitnessclasses on via the internet and do some yoga everyday….every little helps, so they say!I mentioned technology, and it’s great when you knowhow…! Some people, like us for instance, have hadseveral internet meetings using Zoom, but if this is likea foreign language to you, I really do understand. Again,it’s at this point that a more technically savvy personcould help, if you have the kit (computer/tablet/smart-phone) it may be only a phone call away and you willget to see as well as talk with loved ones.This is my favourite time of the year; spring is naturegoing full blast to grow, perfume, produce and nourishus in more ways than we can ever realise. The lightgives us energy, as well as showing up the dust, so bestnot to waste this little bit of extra time on our hands.The bluebells will be over by the time I get to walk inthe woods again, so enjoy the picture, it cheers andbrings joy to the heart. I am sure it won’t be long until we are all out andabout again, meeting up with colleagues, friends andfamily, but the world may be a little different. So, let usall remember the peace and tranquillity of this timewith gratitude.Our busy calendar of events and speakers at SaltdeanTG is on hold, but we will be ready to come back assoon as we can…in the meantime, if we cannot be thatkind stranger, at least be grateful that others can be….If you like to know more about the Townswomen’sGuild, please call one of the following telephonenumbers for more information.Written by Diane – on behalf of SaltdeanTownswomens Guild Audrey 01273 303596, Elaine 01273 302375 orDiane 01273 640895

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13Local Appeal

Appeal For 3D PrintersTo Make PPELocal IT enthusiast Dick Ruck has had thewonderful idea of printing PPE, what he needsare a few 3D printers to allow him to get goingwith the project.If you have an unused 3D printer would you bewilling to lend it to him? He would be happy tocollect it, maintaining social distancing, install itand produce PPE for local care homes and/or theNHS. Once we are through this isolation period, orshould they want the printer back, he will happilyreturn it to them. Of course, any spare filamentthey have would be gratefully received - colourunimportant. Manuals would be useful, but notessential.

Key points:● Dick is happy to pick up and return any 3D

printer that people are willing to loan.● Will follow all social distancing guidelines.● Ensure the printer is clean before returning it.● Will return it upon demand if anyone needs it

before lock-down ends.● All donations of consumables (filament and

print beds) will be gratefully accepted.

We hope the the project is a success and willinclude an update in the magazine at a later date.

If you are able to help Dick please contact himvia the Deans Magazine [email protected]

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17Rottingdean and Saltdean Lions

May Lions UpdateWe are very much around and will try to supportany residents in need of assistance at thisdifficult time, as far as we are able in the light ofany government restrictions placed on ourmembers. If you know anyone who needsurgent help please ask them to get in contactand we will try to help as best we can. Just call uson 03458 339617.

Recently we have made a donation to theWhitehawk Food Bank which serves the Deansarea. Also, we have made a donation to BrightonScrub Hub to provide material for volunteers tomake scrubs for NHS hospitals. And additionally,we have made a donation to the Java CommunityCafe to assist them in producing food boxes forlocal residents assisting them in these difficulttimes.

Moreover, we are pleased to report we have justpaid £1,200, to Chestnut Tree House from theproceeds of last year’s sponsored swim held atRoedean School.

We want to let you know that we have taken thedifficult decision to cancel both our Fayre inRottingdean planned for 13th June and our Galain Saltdean planned for 18th July. We felt this isthe best course of action in view of the currentuncertainty surrounding coronavirus. We wouldlike to thank everyone for your support inprevious years and we hope to be back with a fullset of events in 2021.

We may take a view in a few months, whenhopefully the situation is clearer, as to whetherwe could arrange a small event perhaps in Augustor September. It would be good to have a‘celebration’ when things are back to normal.

If you would like more information on any of ourservice or other activities or would like to lodgean interest in helping us please contactRottingdean and Saltdean Lions on 03458 339617or email [email protected]. If you

would like to make a donation to us please clickon the ‘Donate’ button on our website:(www.rottingdeanandsaltdeanlions.org.uk).Lion Roger Bluff

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Inspiration for this painting came while viewing adocumentary on the Amazon Rain Forest. I wasstruck by the tragic plight of the indigenous ani-mals, during its clearing, and their quest for surviv-al. A degree of ‘artistic licence’ has been applied,by showing both examples of indigenous and nonindigenous species, offering each other ‘support’.

Local Artist

Midsummer DaydreamOil Painting 16”w by 24”h

A white West Highland Terrier, recently commis-sioned by her owner Susie Black of Saltdean. Itwas created from a photo of her dog, and ofRayne’s meeting with Elsa. Sadly, she died veryrecently, and the picture has become a cherishedtribute to her memory.Elsa Black 2010-2020

‘Elsa’ Scottish Terrier12”x 16” coloured pencil

Colin Rayne can be contacted at:[email protected] to view more of his work:www.thehouseofrayne.co.uk

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27Ocean Views

Bruce from Ocean PC’s has been a long termadvertiser with The Deans Magazine, this monthwe welcome his Ocean Views for our special digitaledition…

Welcome to this Digital-Only-Collectors-Edition.Normally I can sit and fret all day coming up withan article for my regular fan base (which regularlynudges double figures). It feels very strangecomposing an article that only the proof readermight read. (I hope you enjoy this Sam….)As the Lockdown plods on I have been fascinatedhow so many businesses are still chugging along.Yesterday I spoke to a Doctor’s Surgery, POD,Terra Computers and an electric toilet wholesaler(don’t ask). Every one was working from home ona laptop, with their main switchboard seamlesslyforwarding the calls. A decade ago, the

technology to allow us to carry on working fromhome was rather flaky, now it runs amazinglywell.Working from home has peaked with Jamie Oliverfilming a daily cookery programme using twoGoPro fixed cameras and an iPhone. The rawfootage is emailed on to the production team intheir individual homes to have sound, graphics,music and archive footage added. Next day it istransmitted on Channel 4.On my occasional visits to the outside world I feelslightly uncomfortable about seeing the riskspeople in shops, bus drivers, delivery drivers runwith minimal protection so the rest of us can stayhome. I for one appreciate their contribution toour wellbeing.

THANK YOU.

Is There Anyone There?… Or am I talking to myself again?

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29Friends of Beacon Hill

Beacon Hill Nature ReserveWell, what a difference a month makes !!!When we last spoke we were getting ready toleave the hill and delve into the woods tocontinue with the list of jobs on ourmaintenance list and then Lockdown hit.Whilst the volunteers were securely inside theircompounds adhering to the Governmentguidelines regards self-isolating the brave BHCCRangers were permitted to continue their workwith livestock. As per plan the sheep weregrazing on each section for a 14-day period, butwith the Rangers working with a skeleton staffthis plan had to be re-visited. Unlike in previousyears, when the Extension section (ex golf course)was grazed in 2 halves, it was decided to spreadthe sheep across the whole area which gave theRangers a small grace period before having tocome back to move them. We are very gratefulto all the regular walkers who took this in theirstride and refrained from criticising losing thispart of their walk for 4 weeks. Thank you.

I had to walk in the grass alongside the windmillthe other evening to avoid another walker comingtowards me on the path and imagine my surprisewhen I came across a small hedgehog. I’ve beenwalking on Beacon Hill with the dogs twice a dayfor years now and this is the first time I’ve comeacross one. He seemed very quiet and quiteunfazed by 3 dogs sniffing around him. The dogs

were promptly schooed away and Mr Hedgehogleft to his own devices. Apparently he’s a regularin one of the gardens that backs onto the NatureReserve and is partial to a slice of meat pie ! Thisdoes, however, help to emphasise how importantit is to keep to the paths on the Nature Reserve asthere are quite a few critters living in the longgrass.

With Scrub Bash 2020 well and truly over, oncewe are allowed out to resume our usual activities,we’ve got lots of other jobs to do includingplanting tree whips, maintaining the paths andsteps, ivy ringing and many more so please comealong and see what we’re all about. Hopefully theBeacon Hub will be open once the weatherwarms up so there will be coffee and cake to beeaten too.

We always look forward to having new membersso come along and join in the conservationconversation. Please join us in sturdy footwear,gardening gloves and, if you have them, bringsecateurs.

[email protected] 983000www.facebook.com/beaconhillrottingdean

Hedgehog at Beacon Hill Nature Reserve.

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Mike Laslett

Local history - Article 96

Park RoadDevelopment

Building a residential road for a small development ahundred years ago does not seem very inspiring foreven the most ardent local historian. However, it is fas-cinating to see how everything was arranged locallycompared with today’s national, or even multi-nation-al, corporations. You will note that the bills were sentto the architect/surveyor organising the work MrOverton at 22 Ship Street, a street which had long beenhome to professional businesses such as doctors,lawyers, etc hence the many fine flint or cobbled buildings.

22 Ship Street, Brighton.

The materials were purchased then transport had to bearranged. The three barrows from Peerless in MiddleStreet were transported by Mr. Taylor from Rottingdeanwhom you have heard about previously.

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Some purchases were small like the red road lamps fromBrowns in Station Street, Brighton, presumably for theMr Collins the night watchman mentioned on thetimesheets. Other small items like oil and pails camefrom Cruse’s Stores and Richardson’s Stores inRottingdean High Street.

Some purchases were more substantial, such as theironwork from Every’s Phoenix Foundry at Lewes andthe kerbstones from a Wakefield Colliery. Presumablythis was what the aptly named Mr Carter was cartingfrom Kemp Town Railway Station.

Cruse’s Stores receipt for 1 gallon of oil

2 pails bought from H. Richardson

Receipts above show purchases of drain covers, kerb stones and on thefinal bill transport of sand and cement.

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Horse and carts were supplied from Rottingdean by bothMoppett and Hazeldine. You may recall Hazeldine’sgarage went on to develop the Hazelcar.

The Hazelcar

Map showing the location of Park Road in Rottingdean, it might be wortha look if you are ever walking down there just in case some of the roadfeatures mentioned in this article have survived today.

Last month’s history article generated alot of enquiries, and we are really gladthat readers enjoyed it so much.If you have any questions you would liketo ask Mike Laslett please contact theDeans Magazine and we will pass themon for you - [email protected]

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NHW Update For MayHopefully by the time you are reading this our lives will bestarting to get back to normal. We hope everyone has managedto keep well and avoid Covid-19!

Unfortunately to add to the day to day challenges we have beenfacing, there has been an increase in scams. NHW has continuedto inform Co-ordinators of these scams in order that they cancirculate the information to their members. NHW is all about ‘thecommunity’ and we asked our members to get to know theirneighbours especially the more vulnerable ones. If you are not aNHW member and you too would like information and warningsabout scams, as well as security and safety information sent toyou, then this is the time to act - just contact us. (contact detailsbelow). We only ask for a £1 one off donation for eachhousehold.

The Scammers have quickly identified their latest greatopportunity with many, especially the elderly, being isolated.There has been a UK GOV site which looks genuine, trying toharvest personal data with a promise of a payment if you apply forCOVID-19 relief!!

If you are making a purchase online from a company or person youdo not know and trust, carry out some research first. If you decideto go ahead with the purchase, use a credit card if you have one,as most major credit card providers insure online purchases

Be aware of the following scamsFake Covid-19 testing kitsSupplements that falsely prevent or cure Covid-19

TV Licence needs renewing – debt collectors will arrive if it is notpaid. E bay scam – creditcard was hacked – if anything looks too good to be true it probablyis so be very wary and careful of purchases on Ebay.Cold Callers – often saying they are from Health Service – they canbe very persuasive. Offers to do shopping and oncegiven money to pay for items they do not return!

Share this information, be a good friend, help to protect yourfamily, friends and neighbours from these unscrupulous people!!Even the most clued-up are under stress at the moment and couldget duped!

Immobilise property registerSome of you may have registered your valuable belongings on theImmobilise Property Register which helps Police identify owners ofrecorded property. This is something we have recently promotedbut have been reliably informed that this facility is no longer beingcovered. We are trying to find out more information about this,but it may be an idea to contact them if you are registered.

For more information on how to become a member ofNeighbourhood Watch please contact Secretary Linda Hood 01273306441 or email [email protected]

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37Puzzle Page

Clue Page number

A real hedgehog.

Bluebells

Friendly Lions

Car with a name

A little white dog

TOTAL

A. 96 B. 107 C. 108 D. 115

Look through the magazine and findwhich page you think the cluesappear on.

Write the page number in the boxnext to it For example if you think thereal hedgehog is on page 5 you wouldenter a 5 in the pink box

Add the pages up to give a totalwhich you can enter at the bottom.

Circle the answer you think is correctfrom the four choices available.

When you are sure you have thecorrect answer turn to page 38 tocheck.

Good Luck!

Find the Page

APPLEBANANABLUEBERRYGRAPEFRUITGRAPESKIWIFRUITLEMONLYCHEEMANGOPEACHRASPBERRYSTRAWBERRY

Fruit Word Search

Solution on Page 38


Accountants & Book keepersShoreline Accountants 15Aerial & Satellite installation1�� Rate Aerials 4Teleview 12Blinds & CurtainsBN Blinds 14CarpentersCP Carpentry 15Sam Rigden Carpentry & Joinery 10Cleaning Services555 Window Cleaning 34Cleaner Windows 32Hill Window Cleaning 35Computers & Computer ServicesDolphin Computers 5Ocean PC’s 27Southern PC Services 14ElectriciansMB Electrical 33Westview Electrical 15Entertainment & EventsFriends of Beacon Hill 29Estate AgentsCarruthers & Luck BPOpen House 6Fencing & GatesGPD Fencing FC + 13RBW Fencing 4

Garage DoorsG & N Garage doors 14GardeningClean Cut Gardening Service 14EH Treecare 7Garden & Landscape Ltd 21Premier Gardening FC & 19KinesiologyAether Bios Clinic 25LandscapingGarden & Landscape Ltd 21GPD Fencing FC+13Green Bay 20Letting AgentsCarruthers & Luck BPLock SmithsLee’s Locks 17OsteopathyAether Bios 25Painting & DecoratingDomino Painting & Decorating 23Paintmaster 4Richard’s Decorating & Maint 38PhotographyColette Langton Photography 33PhysiotherapistsNicki Lawes MCSP 35Pilates ClassesNicki Lawes Pilates 35

Plumbers & Heating EngineersGregory Gas 16Paul Hallett 26W. S. Morris 35Property MaintenanceG.B. Home Maintenance 35Hampton Home Improvements 4PsychotherapySeahaven Therapy 28Restaurants, Cafe,Take AwayMaloncho 39RoofingARN Roofing 26SolicitorsThe Deans Legal Services 11Student Accommodation RequiredPippa’s Guardians 36Taxi ServicesSouth Coast Taxi Services FC & 18Tree CareEH Treecare 7Window & door fitting & ReplacementSRC Double Glazing 3Sussex Windows & Doors 2Window Repair Magician FC & 8YogaYoga in Saltdean 24

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Answers to Pages puzzleBluebells: page 7Friendly Lions: 17A Little White Dog: 23Real Hedgehog: 29Car with a name: 32 (Hazelcar)Total: Answer C. 108 is correct

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