Seahaven Writers

Martello Tower

Seahaven Area

Seaford Seafront

Seahaven Writers Group comprises writers from the Seaford, Newhaven and surrounding area in East Sussex who wish to improve their craft through discussion and constructive critique. We  draw upon a broad spectrum of writing experience.


Our programme includes members’ readings, workshops, guest speakers and competitions.


There is a membership subscription (currently £30) payable each June, which goes towards meeting the cost of hiring our venue and maintaining the website.


We welcome new members by arrangement. If you are interested in joining our group please go to our Contact page, here.


A Sonnet for December



Whatever you believe you should remember

that Jesus wasn't born on 25th December.

Ironically the pagans got in first

so that belief should be inversed,

for many traditions already  prevailed.

Yet festivities should not be curtailed

for they are essential to our lives' round;

it's a time when joyful tidings abound.

We need an injection of simple pleasure,

space to reflect at a time of leisure.

A romanticised delusion can be a force for good

so, killjoys' grumbles should be withstood.

Just celebrate the positive Christmas message

despite being surrounded by wreckage.





M. Waller