What's on?

CLASSES

ARLINGTON: Village Hall: Art Evenings, 7-9pm alternate Thursdays. Discuss art and exhibitions, work on individual or group projects. Open to all. Call (01323) 485153.

BIRLING GAP: Hotel: Birling Gap Safety Boat Association meets on the first Thursday of every month. Call (07884 101505) or come down and speak to the crew.

CHAILEY: Village Hall: Yoga classes with Mark Freeth, Wednesdays, email [email protected] for details.

St Peter's School: Taekwondo classes for juniors and seniors, Wednesdays from 5.15pm. Training all year round. Tel 08701 662568 for details.

CROWBOROUGH: Natural Health Centre: Yoga class 9.30-11am Mondays; more information on www.vinyasa.co.uk.

Kip McGrath Tuition Centre: Revision classes in Maths, English and Science; for details call(01892) 611599.

FALMER: Esporta Health Club: Yoga class 7.15-8.15am Mondays; 12.30-1.45pm Wednesdays.

More information on www.vinyasa.co.uk.

HAILSHAM: Art classes in Hailsham, ring Eileen on 01323 848361 for more details.

ISFIELD: Village Hall: Upholstery and soft furnishing classes, Thursdays 10am-1pm (8.50) 2-4pm (5.50) . Call (01444) 451212.

LEWES: 1 St Andrews Place: Restorative Flow Yoga - rediscover effortless being, unwind, unravel, all welcome. Mondays 9.30am, Call Chey (01273) 474010.

All Saints Centre, Friars Walk: Tai Chi beginners 6pm, improvers 7pm, Mondays. Book (01273) 470955.

Equilibrium, 16 Station Street Tel (01273) 470955 email: [email protected]; Scaraveli Yoga, 6.30 or 9pm; Mondays, Tai Chi, beginners 6pm, improvers, Mondays 7pm; 9.30am; Pilates Body Control, 11am, Mondays, 6pm or 7.15pm Tuesdays.

Dairy Studio: Young artists (11+) and little artists (8+) paint in a professional art studio, alternate Sundays in term time, call Susie (858438) or visit www.dairystudio-art courses.

The Tetly Hut, Ham Lane: Lewes Sea Cadets, 6.45-9.15pm Tuesdays, for boys and girls aged 12-18. Sailing, canoeing, barbecues, national vocational qualifications and much more. Contact Lt Reeves (07749) 125058 or email [email protected]

Hesketh Potteries: Painting on Pots, every Saturday 10am-4pm. Adults and children welcome. Call Chris (01273) 487150 or just pop in.

HQ Gallery, St John Street: Botanical watercolour workshops for adults run by Louise Chavannes, Sunday afternoons 2-5pm, 20 per session. Book (01273) 487849.

Paddock Studios, Paddock Lane (LADVAA): Weekly classes and weekend workshops, painting, printing, sculpture, mosaic etc. Phone (01273) 483000 or 474943 for details of classes, membership etc.

St John's Church Hall, Talbot Terrace: Kung Fu for kids 6-6.45pm, adults 8-9pm Monday/Wednesday; Tai Chi 7-8pm Monday/Wednesday; Sanda (Chinese kickboxing) 7-8.30pm Friday. Further information from Neil Johnson 07976 260710.

St Michael's Hall, High Street: Yoga 6.30-7.45pm or 8pm-9pm, Mondays. Book (01273) 470955.

Subud Centre, 26 Station Street: Rainbow Academy of Dance and Dramatic Art for girls and boys. Call (07771) 800022.

Paddock Studios: New Mixed Media Class, Wednesday 10am-1pm. Tutor Jane Merfield. Details and enrolment (01273) 471399.

Lewes New School, Talbot Terrace: Feldenkrais Move with Ease, 9am-10am Saturdays, contact Alex 07791 070369 or [email protected].

MARESFIELD: Batts Bridge Road: Uckfield Gymnastic Club, Circuit training, Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 8pm. Friendly mixed ability class - work to your own level. Buy a short course or pay per session, call Julian (01825) 761517 for more info.

NEWHAVEN: St Michael's Church: Easy-Robics, for fun and fitness, Fridays 9.30-10.15am. Further information (01273) 514152.

Fort Road: Pregnancy Yoga 9-10.30am, Saturdays. Call Karen (01273) 517255.

Grays Infant School: Yoga 7.30-8.45pm, Mondays. Call Karen (01273) 517255.

PEVENSEY: Riverside Studio: Painting workshops tutored by local artist Mary Beaney, June 14/21, July 5/12. For further info send sae to Mary Beaney, Riverside Studio, Haven Farm, High Street, Pevensey BN24 5JU.

RINGMER: Village Hall: Award winning botanical artist Anna Johnston has classes on Tuesdays. All levels welcome. Call (01273) 812909.

SEAFORD: St Peter's Church, Belgrave Road: Pilates Level 1, Tuesdays 5.20pm, Thursdays 8.15pm, Fridays 9.15am, Beginners Friday 10.30am; Level 2 Tuesdays 7.05pm, Thursdays 6.30pm; On The Ball, Tuesday 6.30pm, Thursdays 7.35pm. Booking essential (01323) 492350.

St James' Clubhouse, Blatchington Road: Gentle Back Care 9.15am, Level 1 10.30am Wednesdays. Booking essential (01323) 492350.

Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road: Seaford Kurlers, every Tuesday 2-4pm, 2.50 per session. New age kurling is a fun game for everyone and all levels of abilities, played indoors on a Badminton court. Details from Sheila or Bob Matthews (01323) 892647.

WESTMESTON: Village Hall: Embroidery workshop, Tuesdays 1-3pm. Contact Wendy Connor for information (01273) 479351.

CLASSICAL MUSIC

EASTBOURNE: Eastbourne College, Old Wish Road: College Chapel, Blackwater Road - Midsummer Choir Concert, 7pm-8pm June 8.

St Saviour's Church: Eastbourne Symphony Orchestra Summer Concert, 6.30pm June 15.

HASTINGS: White Rock Theatre (01424) 462288: Hastings Philharmonic Choir, Philharmonic Magic, 7.30pm June 14. Tickets 15/12.

LEWES: All Saints Centre, Friars Walk: The Esterhazy Chamber Choir directed by David Thomas, Shakespeare's Musick, 7.30pm June 15. Tickets 10/8 under 16s free from Lewes Tourist Information Centre, (01273) 483448 email [email protected].

SEAFORD: St Leonards Church, Church Street: Lunchtime concerts/recitals, 1pm June 14 Brighton Chamber Choir. Admission free, retiring collection.

COMEDY

BEXHILL: De La Warr Pavilion (01424 229111): Lee Evans, one night only, June 3; Katzenjammer, four hands - one piano, a mixture of comedy and music, 7.30pm June 6.

BRIGHTON: Brighton Dome Concert Hall (01273) 709709: Simon Amstell, 8pm June 13.

CRAWLEY: The Hawth Studio (01293) 553636: Barnstormers Comedy Club, 7.30pm June 8.

EASTBOURNE: Under Ground Theatre, Grove Road: Think No Evil of Us: My Life with Kenneth Williams by David Benson, 7.30pm June 7.

Congress Theatre (01323) 412000: Jimmy Carr, 8pm June 13/14.

TUNBRIDGE WELLS: Trinity Theatre (01892) 678678: Comedy Cafe - Des Clarke, Barry Castagnola, Kerry Godliman, 8pm June 19.

CYCLE

BERWICK: Railway Station: A Beach and Forest Foray, 10am June 7.

BRIGHTON: Black Lion Pub, Patcham: Pedal to the Pub, 5.5 hours, 10.30am June 8 with Tony Greed 01273 857712.

FALMER: Railway Station: Seven Deans and the Sea, 4.5 hours, 11am June 14 with Tim Squire, 01273 292383.

DANCE

CRAWLEY: The Hawth Theatre (01293) 553636: Simply Ballroom, 3pm and 8pm June 11.

CROWBOROUGH: Jarvis Brook Memorial Hall: Ashdown Scottish Country Dance Club meets 8-10pm on Thursdays, all welcome. More information from Michael Copeman (01892) 655971 or Mrs Chris Featherbee (01825) 760401.

EASTBOURNE: Congress Theatre (01323) 412000: Jazz Dance Company, 7.30pm June 9.

Winter Garden Floral Hall (01323) 412000: Tea Dance, 2pm-5pm June 10.

FRAMFIELD: Church Hall: Welcome to beginners' Line Dancing, 2-3pm Tuesdays. Call (01273) 812194 for more information.

HAILSHAM: Community Hall, Vicarage Lane: Learn to dance Le Roc-Modern Jive, every Sunday 7.30pm, for singles, couples or groups. Beginners welcome, just turn up. Information: (01323) 760700 or 07767 358070.

Summerheath Hall: Absolute beginner Line Dancing class, 6.15-7.15pm Wednesdays. Cost 4, just turn up. Further information (01323) 638833.

Summerheath Hall: Old Time Dancing, Wednesdays, 7.30pm-10pm, 1.75 per evening including refreshments. More details from Edna on 01323 847506 or Dave on 500180.

IFORD: Village Hall: Steps Dance Club (01273) 475096 7.30-9.30pm Wednesdays, Western couples dance classes, beginners, intermediate.

LEWES: Cliffe Church Hall: Gentle Exercise Class, Wednesdays, 2-3pm, tel (01273) 814873.

South Malling CE School, Church Lane: Southern Stomp Line Dance Classes, Wednesdays, 7.30-9.30pm, intermediate. Call (01273) 587714.

St Mary's Church Hall: Steps Dance Club (01273 475096) Monday evenings 7pm-8.30pm Line Dance classes, beginners, improvers, easy intermediate.

Christ Church Hall Fitzjohns Road/Prince Edwards Road: Steps Dance Club (01273) 475096 Tuesday mornings 10am-11.30am Line Dance classes, beginners, easy intermedate.

South Malling Primary School, Church Lane: Salsa courses for adult beginners, Mondays 7.30-8.30pm. Call 07732 627873.

St Thomas a Beckett Church Hall, Cliffe High Street: Salsa for Kids, Thursdays, 8-11 years 4-4.30pm, 12-16 years 4.30-5pm. For more details and to book your place contact Alina (01273) 474638 or [email protected].

YMCA Westgate Street: Egyptian Dance, 14 weeks from April 10, suitable for beginners, Thursdays 7pm-8.30pm. (01273 206944/07710362229).

PEACEHAVEN: Meridian Community Hall: Southern Stomp Line Dance classes,

Mondays 10am-11pm easy intermediate; 11.15am-12.15pm intermediate; 7.30pm -9pm, Monday, easy improvers. Call (01273) 587714.

Meridian Community Hall: Bettina's Belly Dancing classes, 7.30pm-9pm Thursday evening (new class). 30 per six week term or drop in 6 per class. Call 07818 657260 or 07875 129084.

Church Hall, Bramber Avenue: Southern Stomp Line Dance classes, Wednesdays 9.45am-10.30am basics/beginner; 10.30am-noon, easy beginner.

RINGMER: Village Hall: Gentle dance exercise for all ages and abilities, Tuesdays 2-3pm, Contact (01273) 814873.

SALTDEAN: St Nicholas Church Hall, Saltdean Vale: Southern Stomp Line Dance class, 7.30-10pm Thursdays, good intermediate. Call (01273) 587714.

SEAFORD: Sutton Hall, Downs Leisure Centre: Seaford and District Folk Dance Group meet 7.45pm Monday evenings. For more information phone (01273) 476978 or (01323) 870145.

Claremont Hall: Bettina's Belly Dancing classes, 7.30pm-9pm Tuesday evenings. 30 per six week term or drop in 6 per class.

DRAMA

EASTBOURNE: Devonshire Park Theatre (01323) 412000: Deadly Game until June 7; Tea & Text, 2.30pm June 8; Circus Maximus, 2pm June 13; The Quiz by Richard Crane, June 9-11, 7.45pm (matinee 2.30pm Wed); Lady of Burma, 7.45pm June 12; St Nicholas, 7.45pm June 14.

LEWES: All Saints Centre, Friars Walk: The Father Monologues, 8pm part 1 June 10, part 2 June 24, part 3 July 15. tickets 8/6 on door or at Laportes (01273) 478817.

EVENTS

ARUNDEL: Fontwell Park Racecourse: Fontwell Park Festival, July 12. Over three hours of live music starring Jane McDonald, and Alexander O'Neal plus The Magic of Mowtown Show. www.fontwellparkfestival.co.uk or 01305 751631/01702 427100.

HEATHFIELD: Heathfield Community Centre, Sheepsetting Lane: All Things Bright and Beautiful, a flower arrangement demonstration by Samantha Thomas, 7.30pm June 12, visitors 3.50.

HERSTMONCEUX: Observatory Arts Arena, Herstmonceux Castel Estate: Global Fusion 2008, June 20-22. Weekend tickets including camping 55 in advance (before June 12), children under 11 free, 12-16 and over 60s half price. Day tickets and one-night camping tickets are also available. Book at Hastings Tourist Information Centre 0845 274 1001.

LEWES: St Thomas's Church Hall, Cliffe High Street: Fair Trade Market, 10am-3pm June 7. There will be goods from 12 countries.

Old Corn and Hop Exchange, Lewes Town Hall: 12th Southdowns Beer and Cider Festival, June 20/21.

Lewes Priory: Tours