ANNE WILTSHIRE - MEMORIES
Memories of my Childhood Holidays at Newhaven
By Anne Wiltshire
I have fond memories of Newhaven (and Peacehaven and Saltdean). I used to spend every holiday there with my sister, staying at my nan's. I was always told that my dad's family, Surname Wiltshire, was one of the oldest in Newhaven.
I particularly remember our weekly trips to Newhaven Labour Club (this was in the 60's), full of smoke, men in their suits and women looking glamourous (well they looked it to me with their hair done and make up on). I felt really 'grown up' when at 5yrs of age I was allowed to have a glass of draught shandy, it tasted cold and sweet, heaven!
Also playing on the beach and watching porpoises and throwing a tantrum because I wanted one to keep and my dad told me I couldn't have one.
Sadly, my nan (Norah Goldup), my dad (Danny) and most of my other relatives of my parents generation are no longer with us. At least I have my memories of hot summers, cold shandy, smart looking men and glamourous women.