Southsea Lifestyle October 2016

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October 2016

KASSASSIN STREET - LOCAL HEROES

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fter a glorious summer that seemed to continue well into September, I’m trying hard to be upbeat about the autumn. This isn't a season I look forward to, perhaps as it’s a time I associate with returning to school after the long summer holidays, or with the colder, darker evenings to come. It feels like a time for knuckling down to old routines and sewing buttons on to winter coats.

But this is no place for me to discuss my inner psyche, besides, Tara Knight enjoys this time of year and reminds us it’s a time to prepare for feasting and for all off the lovely comforting soups, stews and mulled cider we can enjoy in the coming weeks and months (p.20).

As for schooldays, Lynn Nicholls talks about some of the inspirational people who may have set off on a particular career path, only to discover that what they would really like to do is to train as a teacher (p.26).

If you are thinking of staying in and hibernating, Emma Beatty encourages us to get out there and enjoy all of the cultural entertainment that our city has to offer (p.40), and if you like walking and looking at art, join the Portsmouth Art Trail on 14th October. There's even your very own trail guide in this month’s centre pages.

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CONTENTS 6 KASSASSIN STREET- LOCAL HEROES 8 THE WONDEROUS WEDDING FAIR 10 REFLECTIONS ON JEWELLERY AND THE JOURNEY 12 “ALL PROGRESS DEPENDS ON THE UNREASONABLE MAN” 18 FRONT GARDENS DON’T NEED TO BE BARE! 20 AUTUMN NOSTALGIA 26 A NEW PATH 28 PORTSMOUTH ART TRAIL 32 NARANJA CLOUD 38 SOMETHING UNIQUE 40 CULTURE VULTURE 50 JOURNEYS FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL

CONTRIBUTORS William Sutton is a novelist, musician and Latin teacher, who redistributes his income via the medium of cake.

He hosts Day of the Dead, plays accordion and cricket

Tara Knight Mum, wife, co-owner of Southsea Coffee Co. naturopathic nutritional adviser and creator of nourishing food at ginger + peach

Neil Maxwell is director of Fry & Kent Estate Agents and volunteer crew member of the RNLI

Emma Beatty teaches journalism at the University of Portsmouth. She has lived in Southsea for ten years, and has two children, currently at St Swithuns Lorien Loten has worked in Horticulture for over 30 years & started Garden Angel 16 years ago. She runs the company along with her husband Matt, creating small green spaces in a city environment

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KASSASSIN STREET - LOCAL HEROES

f you haven’t heard of Kassassin Street, you soon will. These five Pompey boys have been

jamming since they were at college. The band is named after a street in Eastney. Melodic

pop hooks, a psychedelic edge, and the ability to get the crowd dancing, have rocketed the

band from local gigs to an international following.

I first saw them at Castle Road Record Store Day. As my wife and I debated whether to hang around, the bloke next to us said, “You haven’t seen Kassassin Street? You can’t go now.”

Half an hour later, we were fans.

As they prepare to go out on tour, between Southsea Fest and selling out the Wedgewood Rooms, I asked singer Rowan Bastable and the band a few questions.

Rowan Bastable

Tell us about the yellow jacket. I have developed a passion for all things yellow.

Bananas, Marigolds (the washing up kind), Donald Trump’s comb-over...

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Loved the new songs at Victorious. Is the band growing in confidence? Playing mostly new tracks to a big crowd was daunting but we knew Victorious Festival would be up for a party.

Nathan’s a super-communicative drummer.

What is going through his mind? Nathan lives for drumming. But I have control over what he hears live: generally my words of comfort in a sexy French accent.

Is your song-writing process always the same?

Every song in the set has started somewhere different. From jamming together to acoustic guitar and vocal demos or arrangements recorded in a bedroom. Some come out like the initial idea. Others take weeks of development. It can be exciting, frustrating and hair-pullingly stressful, but great.

Tell us the secrets behind one song. We have a new song called ‘Do or Die’. It’s a pick at people who complain about where they are without making an effort to change it. It’s also a guilty poke at myself, often a horrendous procrastinator!

Many people in our generation are stuck in a rut, having trained for years to end up in minimum wage jobs, skills wasted. The lack of incentive can get you down. To quote Scroobius Pip, “The system might fail you but don’t fail yourself, just get better.”

It must be satisfying to ramp up the set till everyone’s dancing. Getting people jumping about and losing themselves has been a goal from early days. Seeing it and hearing people sing along is an immense feeling. It spurs us on and lets you know you haven’t ****ed it up!

Influences? Gigs and festivals. A great band whipping the crowd into a frenzy inspires

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What sacrifices does it require to be in the band? I won’t go into specifics, but I apologise to and thank friends, family and loved ones that put up with us hermiting ourselves away. And those who put up with me after a home gig hangover.

you to get writing. Anyone who makes me think, ‘How did they make that noise?’

Worst moment? Four grand’s worth of gear nicked half way through a tour. We finished the tour regardless and had a bloody good time doing it.

What do you think of the Pompey music scene?

Pompey is our home and we love playing here!

I’ve seen killer line-ups announced at the Wedge and Pyramids, so hopefully a bigger wave of Pompey people will get excited about live music and new bands.

Best gig? I can’t pick one. Secret Garden Party, where people were going nuts. SOS 4.8 in Spain, where we were treated like kings.

Hometown shows at the Wedgewood Rooms or Victorious where you can let loose and know people are behind you all the way.

What’s next? We’re back at the Wedgewood Rooms on 24th November, with a tour leading up.

Also Southsea Fest is back, so we’ll see you at the Pyramids stage.

Ambitions? Someone just told me you can batter and deep fry an avocado with bacon and an egg so all ambitions have been realised.

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THE WONDEROUS WEDDING FAIR

kellycupcake@me.com www.kellyscakeaway.co.uk www.facebook.com/kellyscakeaway1 07730495905 INTERNATIONAL GOLD AWARD WINNING WEDDING CAKE DESIGNER BASED IN HAMBLE, HAMPSHIRE

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oily Days and The Vintage Parade are joining forces this November to bring you The Wonderous Wedding Fair. The showstopping alternative event is being held at The Pyramids, Portsmouth on Sunday 6th November.

Brides and grooms-to-be are encouraged to bring friends and family and immerse themselves in the wonderful world of weddings. Entry is £3 per person, which includes a free copy of Doily Days’ special issue and other top wedding magazines.

Like all of their events, they shall be inspiring couples with a selection of the finest unique, eclectic and creative wedding suppliers within the area.

Entertainers such as Amy Baker will be performing, Dawn Gracie will be comparing the fashion show and there will also be a vintage tearoom to relax and soak up the atmosphere.

The girls behind the event, Helen Ruff, editor of Doily Days wedding magazine and Alex Cvijovic who runs The Vintage Parade a unique event company, are experts in the wedding industry; Helen’s published seven wedding magazines since 2013 and is launching issue 8 at this event. Alex has previously organised The Nostalgic Wedding Fair in various locations throughout the South and curates the Vintage Villages for the likes of Carfest and The Royal International Air Tattoo.

Exhibitors were invited to take part in a styled shoot in September, all shot on location in Southsea to give visitors a taste of what to expect at the event.

The models were out and about at Castle Road’s Pie & Vinyl, as well as making the most of the stunning scenery at the Hotwalls.

More details about the event can be found via Facebook (The Wonderous Wedding Fair) and tickets are available to pre-book via Eventbrite (the first 50 to book receive free entry).

The organisers can be contacted via email helen@doilydays.co.uk or info@vintageparade.co.uk

Credits: Photography: www.carrielaversphotography.co.uk Models: Amy Baker, Beth Farmer, Channon Kail Hair: www.elegancebridalcoiffure.co.uk Make-up: www.artblush.com Dresses: www.davidwestern-bridal.co.uk www.louiserosecouture.com www.karaapril.co.uk VG Couture- viki_goodenough@live.co.uk Flowers: www.cabbagewhiteflowers.co.uk Floral headpieces and accessories: www.rosadior.co.uk Dried flower crowns: www.lotusfloralart.co.uk Balloons: www.thefeatherballoon.company Jewellery: www.kim-styles-jewellery.co.uk Campervan: www.vw-weddings.com

REFLECTIONS ON JEWELLERY AND THE JOURNEY Charlotte Cornelius talks about landmarks and a new short film

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ife is full of landmarks, and I’ve always believed they should be marked in style. As a jewellery designer, it has been my privilege to help many people celebrate important moments.

of friends and family, colleagues and customers. It became a real community event, featuring locations ranging from Hayling I s l a n d t o E a s t n e y, Guildhall Square and, of course, our ver y own Castle Road.

Recently, I had the opportunity to mark a The filming process special moment of my got me thinking about own. It is one year the landmarks in my since my team and I own professional life. I opened the door of our recall the anticipation boutique at 66 Castle I felt when I placed a A bit of a squeeze in the workshop!

Road. What a year it little ad in the local has been! Our team has grown, we have met paper, and the thrill of receiving the first fabulous new customers and friends for life. Our call, enquiring about a bespoke wedding ring. range of handmade collections is growing too, Each milestone on my journey since has and we have created many one-of-a-kind bespoke been unforgettable - from striking up a pieces on request. wonderful working relationship with a talented To celebrate, I commissioned a short film.

Working with talented young filmmakers, we wanted to reflect the essence of what Charlotte Cornelius jewellery is all about, and everything customers can expect - the welcome you receive when you walk through the door, the pleasure of wearing something exquisite and personal, and the care and attention that goes into every detail.

The film reflects the different moments that people have marked with our jewellery over the years, including wedding days, births and birthdays, graduation days and anniversaries. We were blessed by people of all ages and walks of life who pitched in to take part: a rich mix 10

goldsmith, to the special day last year when we moved out of my home studio and into our boutique.

On Castle Road, as I think the film shows, we have created a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. We put people front and centre, because our customers are as important to us as our jewellery. We always have time for you, and personal guidance is as much our hallmark as exquisite quality.

We make jewellery for life, and we want to be here for you, for every special moment. For an insight into our world, you can watch our first anniversary film at charlottecornelius.co.uk.

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“ALL PROGRESS DEPENDS ON THE UNREASONABLE MAN” Neil Maxwell

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he last few weeks of trading have been busy and there has been a pronounced ‘bounce’ in the housing market, so the ‘Brexit’ blues do seem to be turning into a green for go! Its been a particularly hectic summer on the lettings front with a great influx of students still hunting for accommodation. A few years ago I might have said ‘digs’, a great word that is reminiscent of musty rooms and weighty text books, but that wouldn’t be an acceptable term by today’s standards.

contentious planning issues.

Having just been involved in a dispute over taking down a tree deemed dangerous by the council, I’ve had some experience of planning, the numerous objections and comments from across the city and beyond - made all the easier

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I was talking to a former council employee recently about the viability of the city’s housing stock. It seems that at some point in the future, the cheapest maintenance option for some properties may be to allow demolition and re-build. As ever, with anything involving the built environment, this could present some great opportunities for some innovative and exciting architecture, along with 12

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The objections were predominantly scathing about the tree being dangerous, although I know the council is keen to retain the

On the subject of students, the former Zurich offices near Commercial Road continues its conversion into student accomodation, and what an amazing project that looks to be. I’m unsure of the numbers the building will eventually accommodate, but it promises to be a great facility and a huge investment in the future of the university and of our city. There’s also a huge benefit to employment that this type of conversion or regeneration project creates.

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I am happy to report that there is now a young sapling in its place. I like to picture the new tree in generations to come, as it colours the cityscape and provides a home for wildlife, but if progress is to be made for the city as a whole, we will have to make some difficult decisions that not only impact on our lives today, but create the possibilities of a better and more sustainable future.

I’m reminded of a quote by George Bernard Shaw: “The reasonable man adapts himself to the world: the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man”.

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The top floor has a large bedroom suite with en-suite and fitted wardrobe cupboards. The house is gas centrally heated and double glazed, yet retaining some original features. Outside is an east facing rear garden.

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FRONT GARDENS DON'T NEED TO BE BARE!

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eople often ask me what it’s like to work as a gardener and garden designer in a city with such small gardens. Over many years, my team and I have evolved ways of building gardens that make the best of small spaces. Back gardens usually command the most attention, but I’d like to encourage people not to forget the front garden.

There are rows and rows of identical Victorian and Edwardian houses in Portsmouth and Southsea, most of which have a small front forecourt where the bins are normally kept. This space is usually bare and laid to concrete, or has a mixture of tiles and shingle. This is a totally unutilised space and yet, its at the very front of the property for all to see.

Think about removing all the concrete and hard surfacing, this can usually be done easily with a Kango hammer and a bit of hard work. Once this is cleared, you may find rubble and hopefully some usable soil, to which you can add some good organic planting compost, mixed with some extra topsoil.

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can go for soft grasses with tall Verbena growing through, to attract the bees and butterflies. Scented Lavender, Olives, Jasmine and Rosemary will create a fabulous scent as you pass by. Edible beans, tomatoes and sweet peas on an obelisk will give interest and food in one go. The possibilities are endless and with a bit of watering and care, the planting will soften the front of your home and attract more wildlife to the road.

Think of the benefits to the environment of stopping water leaving your property by putting in a slim water butt, which will enable you to water your new plants easily. Also, by having a bed in the front, the plants will soak up any excess water rather than filling our already overloaded drains and helping to reduce the chance of localised flooding.

If you don't have a front forecourt, window boxes, hanging baskets and wall mounted pots will have just as much effect and will stand out against the stone and brick of the house.

So get thinking, get digging, get gardening and let’s green up our city.

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AUTUMN NOSTALGIA Tara Knight

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s summer draws to its close and our evenings become longer, we enter the most comforting of all the seasons. Autumn is a uniquely British time for nostalgia – back to school, picking up conkers, wrapping up warm and walking with the cold air o n o u r f a c e , Halloween, bonfire night – all of these triggers signal the imminent feasting at the end of the year.

In autumn, as nature is seen to retreat, we are prompted to dig our roots deeper and experience the world around us.

Who doesn’t love the crunch of leaves underfoot and isn’t amazed by the beauty of trees and their ever-changing colours? The weather around us and our food choices fall into synchronicity. Food enables a direct connection to our environment through the physical consumption of its seasonal offerings.

My emotional bond to food is heightened at this time of year, as I think about comforting stews, crumbles, soups, roast dinners and hot pots; about drinking chai or mulled cider after a cold walk. Who isn’t comforted by autumnal food?

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seasonally – the nutritional effects are increased and in-season produce simply tastes better. Coming into colder months your body requires additional vitamins and minerals to help maintain overall wellness – good multivitamins can assist with this, but why not boost your overall levels through eating the right types of food?

Green leafy vegetables, such as kale, cabbage and swiss chard are in abundance; they all have nutritional powerhouses with high levels of antioxidants, minerals such as calcium and vitamins, particularly A, C and K. Winter squash season is coming and pumpkins are not just for carving! Pumpkins, orange squash and carrots all contain beta-carotene – this carotenoid not only gives them their beautiful autumnal colour but also converts into vitamin A within the body, which can help aid vision – perfect for darker evenings.

Somehow nature always knows what we need and when we need it. Eating seasonal produce can help support our overall wellbeing as well as providing the comfort and nostalgia that we need.

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A NEW PATH

Lynn Nichols describes a scheme to re-train graduates from a variety of backgrounds to teach

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hile the headlines are filled to teach at Springfield School said, “Teaching with yet more controversy surrounding is something I have always thought about teaching standards and the possible re- doing but I was unsure how until I heard about introduction of grammar schools, an innovative the training scheme. Everyone at the Alliance teacher training scheme, based in Portsmouth, saw has been extremely helpful and supportive. an 80% increase in recruitment this September. The Now I have started training, I can honestly Portsmouth Teaching School Alliance, trains high say that I love every moment. Every day quality graduates who wish to train as teachers presents different challenges and I am through the School Direct route. 100% of constantly learning. I our trainee teachers would encourage qualified this summer anyone with a and are now working passion to teach, to in schools. Our biggest do the same.” advantage is that training predominately Dr James Hallett, who is takes place within local now training to teach at schools. Applicants meet Ark Dickens Primary the pupils and school Academy said, “I staff at interviews and completed a PhD Dr James Hallett, a scientist who has trained to become once accepted, they a primary school teacher in neurophysiology have the opportunity to before moving to spend time with them in the summer term, before training starts in September. This has proved very Portsmouth to take on a research position at the popular as trainees feel part of the school community university. When I became a governor at The even before day one of training. The School Direct route to teacher training gives access to a Post Graduate Certificate of Education with Qualified Teacher Status and 60 Masters Credits.

Caroline Munro, from Southsea, is training at The Mary Rose Academy and said, “I worked in marketing and needed more of a challenge so I applied for a teaching assistant role at The Mary Rose Academy. I loved being part of a great team, watching young people grow and achieve their goals. I am so pleased I decided to train to teach. There is a lot of work required but I am really enjoying it!”

Flying Bull Academy, I started to fall in love with primary education. The more time I spent in the

lab, the more I realised that I needed to follow my passion and become a teacher. After placements in secondary schools and working as a graduate teaching assistant in a primary setting, I decided that I could make a greater impact with primary children. I could teach them the entire curriculum (something that really appeals to me), and use the specialist skills I acquired as a neuroscientist to really understand and monitor their data. I can teach them science as a specialist but most of all, I can help to shape

Clare Kavalieris, who worked as an NHS

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Radiographer for sixteen years is training

inspiring adults!”

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NARANJA CLOUD, A NEW ONLINE CHILDREN’S RETAILER LAUNCHES THIS AUTUMN

aunched in September, Naranja Cloud is a new online children’s retailer specialising in Spanish designers, emerging and new European brands not yet available in the UK.

The Naranja Cloud collection aims to be as unique and individual as your children. Ranging from 0–8 years, the Naranja Cloud collection will wrap your children with love.

The new retailer is a story of friendship, motherhood and a mutual interest in fashion. Ruth, from Spain and Nicola, from the UK are joined by a passion to dress children in stylish, beautiful, quality clothing that allows children to be children, to explore, play and have adventures!

Ruth & Nicola. Photo: Ines Lederer

Speaking about their first collection, Ruth and Nicola said: “Small but beautifully formed is how we would describe our first collection, which includes established Spanish brands such as Ancar, alongside new emerging labels Gova and LeLimone. Our collection is handpicked by us, then tested and approved by our children. Looking to the future, the range of brands and designers that will become staples of our collection, will be developed by our customers’ requests, comments, feedback and views.”

You can find unique quality items for your children at www.naranjacloud.co.uk. If you would like to see the clothes before you buy, you can view the collection in Southsea on Monday, Thursday or Saturday. Email hello@naranjacloud.co.uk or message via facebook.

The name Naranja Cloud was chosen as it brings together the energy and joy of childhood (hence orange), with the soft touch of cloud throughout all the garments we select for the collections.

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SOMETHING UNIQUE

Barbara Tipple gives advice on achieving a perfect piece of bespoke jewellery

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ommissioning a piece of jewellery isn’t simply the privilege of the rich. Anyone can have a unique piece that is very personal to them, celebrating a person or an occasion to last a life time.

THE STARTING POINT

So where do you start? If you’re commissioning for the first time it can seem daunting, the first step is to do your research. Find a jeweller whose work you admire. You are placing your trust in them to create something beautiful, so examine their work, checking the reputation of both the designer and goldsmith.

Have they won awards? Has the goldsmith been admitted to the ‘Freedom of the Mystery of Goldsmiths of the City of London’? Recommendation is essential but it is also about taste and what you love.

The process starts with a conversation, an opportunity for you to explore your ideas and engage the creativity of the designer. After the initial consultation, normally free of charge, you may discuss the details of the design, materials, budget and deadline. The designer will provide ideas, sketches and an estimated price.

Commissioning is very personal, you are likely to spend some time with the designer, honing the design.

Some jewellers are happy to create whatever the client wishes. Others, only what suits their collections.

Once the final design is approved it is customary to pay a 50% deposit, with final payment on completion. I so enjoy working with clients and understanding the inspiration for the piece. I’ll try to entwine stories, which are personal to the client into my designs. I then oversee the production to the finest detail.

We introduce clients to our collections of rare and beautiful gemstones if desired, and the client can choose the stone ‘that speaks to them’. I work carefully

within a budget and have had commissions from £100 to £150,000. One client chose an incredibly rare stone from our collection to be set into a ring along with a bejewelled display box. I was given a free reign and two years to make the piece, as it was a very technically difficult piece to make.

David Ward at work

David Ward, our master goldsmith, devised an invisible internal hinge to the box. It meant that the beauty of the box was not spoiled by a hinge that could be seen from the outside. The client kindly allowed Goldsmiths Hall to exhibit the piece in their ‘2000 years of Gold Jewellery’ exhibition which fortunately finished the day before the recipients’ birthday.

On picking it up and seeing the ring and box finished for the first time, it was heart-warming to see the emotion he felt. .

THE MOMENT OF JOY

Picking up your piece is a very special moment. I love to see people’s faces as they are introduced to the finished piece, knowing that it is both unique and personal to them. As part of the final step we always provide advice on how to look after the jewellery and offer complimentary polishes in our workshop so that the jewellery always looks its best, providing years of pleasure.

Barbara Tipple and David Ward have jewellery shops with workshops attached in Portsmouth and Mayfair. They have been awarded the Freedom of the City of London and Barbara was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Portsmouth.

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EXHIBITIONS & MUSEUMS Aspex Gallery

WEDS - SUNDAY, 11 - 4 & BANK HOLIDAYS

Aspex Introduces #ThirdThursdays On the 3rd Thursday of every month, Aspex Gallery in Gunwharf Quays will be open until 8pm, check online for more information Thu 20 Oct #ThirdThursdays Free after-

school activity: Arts Award Booklet (Drop-in from 4pm) An opportunity for kids to try out Aspex’s new Arts Award booklet -- a series of artistic activities created by ARMA artistin-residence Alison Carlier!

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CULTURE VULTURE BRIGHT LIGHTS FOR THE DARK DAYS Emma Beatty After the sunniest summer on record, the nights are finally drawing in. Tempted to hunker down indoors? Don’t be lazy; there’s a bumper crop of sparkling events all over Southsea to light us through the dark days ahead.

ROYAL FLUSH AT THE KINGS THEATRE Pop royalty 10cc are coming to The Kings Theatre (11 Oct). These ‘70s songwriting legends have had their ups and downs over the past 40 years, but Graham Gouldman is still the frontman. He’ll perform the whole of the 1974 album Sheet Music, famed for its exploratory lyrics and inventive hijinks. He’ll then play greatest hits such as I'm Not In Love, Rubber Bullets and Dreadlock Holiday.

Even the great Graham Gouldman can’t rival Tchaikovsky for melodic inventiveness. You can compare notes, as The Russian State Ballet brings both: Swan Lake and The Nutcracker to The Kings (21, 22 Oct), complete with a live orchestra. No matter how many times you’ve seen these two classics of classical ballet, they’re always danced differently by each company. There’s also a matinee for children.

More bold theatrics as The Ellen Kent Opera Company brings Verdi’s Aida to The Kings (9 Oct). This Egyptian epic is one of the grandest of grand operas. Here it comes with full orchestra, chorus, a temple dance and cascades of glittering fire for the Triumphal March.

French soprano Ola Perrier is the Ethiopian slave girl Aida, and Romanian mezzo Liza Kadelnik is her Egyptian love rival Amneris.

There’s more high drama in two live RSC broadcasts at The Kings: King Lear (16 Oct) with Anthony Sher as the ‘poor forked creature’, and the less known and rarely performed Cymbeline (3 Oct). The latter, one of Shakespeare’s last and most extraordinary works, is also about a beleaguered British king. (There should probably be some witty word play here on kings at The Kings…). Kings Theatre, Albert Road, Southsea 40

ELSEWHERE IN PORTSMOUTH… Not to be outdone, The Groundlings Theatre stages Macbeth (31 Oct-11 Nov), in an “intimate in-the-round setting” that promises to immerse the audience into a world of “dark magic” Kent Street, Portsea While in Portsmouth Anglican Cathedral, there’s more royal tragedy, in a rare performance of T.S. Eliot’s verse play Murder in the Cathedral (1 Oct). A retelling of the events leading to the murder of Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral in 1170, at the behest of Henry II. At The Guildhall, there’s more Tchaikovsky from Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra in two separate gigs. Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No.1 and Walton’s First Symphony (5 Oct); and Tchaikovsky’s Romeo & Juliet Fantasy Overture and Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No.1 (27 October).

At The New Theatre Royal, things are more contemporary with the theatre debut of Maria Alyokhina from the Russian revolutionary pop rebels Pussy Riot in a new work by the Belarus Free Theatre (14 Oct, see p.50).

If you’re exhausted from too much theatre-going, get some fresh air on the ArtTrail. It will take you all over the city (14-16 Oct). Just as this went to press, we heard that there’s new work by up-and-coming artist Amartey Golding at Jack House Gallery on Portsmouth High Street (from 20 Oct, dates TBC). Golding was the first artist to show at the gallery when it opened in April 2015 with a series of huge charcoal drawings. Since then, he’s has been working on a new series of drypoint etchings.

And finally, clocks go back on 30 October. Get your pumpkins out to ward off the dark. There are lots of spooky events: HMS Warrior has a Ghost Walk (28 Oct). HMS Sultan has bonfire and fireworks (27 Oct). And, there’s a Ghost Race though Foxes Forest (29 Oct). Wear something luminous and don’t forget your headtorch.

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Portsmouth Museums

Wed 19 Oct COLLAGE & MIXED MEDIA STREET SCENES ART WORKSHOP FOR ADULTS 10.30am-3.30pm £20 Portsmouth City Museum Sat 22 Oct BIG DRAW FAMILY EVENT at 10.20am-12.30pm & 1.30-3.30pm FREE Advance booking advised Portsmouth City Museum www.portsmouthmuseums.co.uk

LITERARY LISTINGS

From 27 Oct - 29 Nov PORTSMOUTH DARKFEST stories, songs, performances, films, talks, including: Portsmouth Writers’ Hub presents: Thu 27 Oct AN EVENING WITH ANDY MCNAB A talk and Q&A with the bestselling author and former SAS Andy McNab, who was at the centre of covert operations for nine years, on five continents.

Copies of his latest thriller will be available to purchase and get signed by the author 6:30-8pm Tickets: Free or £5 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-eveningwith-andy-mcnab-tickets-27680799015 Richmond Lecture Theatre 1, Richmond

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Building, Portland St UoP, PO1 3DE Sun 30 Oct DAY OF THE DEAD IV: SHHHHH Authors & storytellers perform enthralling, witty and spine-tingling original tales, poetry, music. Refreshments, books, poison bottles available. Fancy dress welcome. Head Case Curios.6pm williamsutton.co.uk/ dayofthedead/ Square Tower, Broad Street, PO1 2JE Wed 2 Nov . PORTSMOUTH FILM SOCIETY SHOWING OF TERRY GILLIAM’S ‘BRAZIL’ 7pm Eldon Building, UoP Thu 3 Nov ‘INTO THE NIGHT’ Francesca Beard headlining, with Victoria Leslie 7pm Front Room-Words, Aurora, 40 Albert Road, Southsea PO5 2SJ Fri 4 Nov ‘MURDERVILLE’ 7pm Aurora Front Room – Sounds. Aurora, 40 Albert Road, Southsea PO5 2SJ Sat 5 Nov Genghis by Zella Compton newtheatreroyal.com/events New Theatre Royal Sun 6 Nov DARK SONGS. BRILLIANT SONGWRITERS, Eilis Phillips, Jamie West, Philip Jeays, Radio KWG williamsutton.co.uk/darksongs/ 6pm Square Tower, Broad Street, PO1 2JE

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MUSIC

Portsmouth Guildhall Sat 8 & Sun 9 Oct SIGMA – THE BIG MUTINY FESTIVAL REUNION 9pm £17 Mon 10 Oct BENYOUNES QUARTET 7pm £17 Fri 14 Oct LAUGH OUT LOUD COMEDY CLUB 7.30pm £17 in advance Sat 15 Oct PROFESSOR BRIAN COX LIVE 7.30pm Tue 18 Oct LEVEL 42: SIRENS II TOUR 7pm £30.80 Thu 20 Oct THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD 7pm Sat 22 Oct SHANE FILAN 6.30pm Mon 24 Oct THE MUSICAL BOX

RECREATING ‘SELLING ENGLAND BY THE POUND’ 7pm Wed 26 Oct JAMIE LAWSON 7pm Thu 27 Oct BSO: RACHMANINOV REVISITED 7.30pm Fri 28 Oct THE NEXT STEP - MET AND GREET 6pm Sat 29 Oct OKTOBERFEST PORTSMOUTH 7pm Sun 30 Oct REVOLUTION PRO WRESTLING 4pm Thu 3 Nov JOOLS HOLLAND AND HIS RHYTHM AND BLUES ORCHESTRA 7pm Mon 7 Nov PORTSMOUTH CHAMBER MUSIC: VAN KUJIK QUARTET 7pm Guildhall Square, Portsmouth PO1 2AB Box office: 0844 847 2362 www.portsmouthguildhall.org.uk

Wedgewood Rooms Fri 7 Oct WEDGE COMEDY CLUB 7.30pm £8 Sat 8 Oct NINE BELOW ZERO 8pm £15 Sun 9 Oct WE ARE SCIENTISTS 8pm £16.50 Thu 13 Oct THOUSAND YARD STARE 8pm £12.50

Fri 14 Oct THE BOG ROLLING STONES V THE SILVER BEATLES 8pm £10 Sat 15 Oct 60TH PARALLEL & THE COSMIC FORCES 8pm £4, HITFACED followed by 2 PUNK 2 TWERK 10pm FREE Sun 16 Oct AKALA 8pm £10 Tue 18 Oct THE BEARDS Farewell Tour 8pm £15 Wed 19 Oct YAK 8pm £9 Thu 20 Oct GUN 8pm £14 Fri 21 Oct WEDGE COMEDY CLUB 7.30pm £8, IT’S A SIN 11pm FREE Sat 22 Oct THE SMYTHS 8pm £10 Sun 23 Oct SUNKEN CULTURE RECORDS PRESENT STREET LIFE SESSIONS 7pm £3 Tue 25 Oct SPRING, KING & FRIENDS TOUR 8pm £10 Wed 26 Oct DENDERA 7pm £8 Thu 27 Oct DMA’S 8pm £11 Fri 28 Oct THE SUNSHINE UNDERGROUND 8pm £14, THE WOLF CUB CLUB 10pm Sat 29 Oct HALLOWEEN MMXVI 10pm FREE IN FANCY DRESS OR £5 Sun 30 Oct ACASTER 7.30pm £15 Mon 31 Oct TELEMAN 8pm £11 Wed 2 Nov DARE DEVIL RIDES TO

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Fridays 10am Alderman Lacey Library Wednesdays 2.15pm - term time only Beddow Library Mondays 10.30am term time only Carnegie Library Wednesdays 10am Central Library Tuesdays 11.15am Cosham Library Mondays, Thursdays 10am, Saturdays 10.30am Southsea Library

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Every Monday RELAX WITH COLOURING Beddow Library Every Monday RELAX WITH COLOURING Southsea Library Every Wednesday CAREERS ADVICE 10am Southsea Library First Wednesday of the month READING HACK 4.45pm Every Monday CAREERS ADVICE 10am Beddow Library Every Wednesday 1pm CAREERS ADVICE Beddow Library Every Thursday CAREERS ADVICE 1pm Southsea Library Every Tuesday KNITTING GROUP Central Library Every Tuesday CAREERS ADVICE 10am Central Library Every Thursday RELAX WITH COLOURING Cosham Library SEE THE OFFICIAL PORTSMOUTH LIBRARIES FACEBOOK PAGE FOR MORE UPCOMING EVENTS AT PORTSMOUTH LIBRARIES

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Sat 8 Oct POP-UP FUNDRAISING DINNER 7.30pm £15 Kings Church, Playfair Road Sun 9 Oct PORT SOLENT WATERSIDE MARKET 11am-5pm FREE Mon 10 Oct WALKING IN PORTSMOUTH: LEARNING FROM WINCHESTER’S STRATEGY 7.30pm FREE Discovery Centre, St John’s Cathedral Wed 12 Oct FILM: THE HARD STOP at Eldon Building, University of Portsmouth 7pm £6 Sat 8 Oct TWIN ATLANTIC 7.30pm £17.50 Pyramids Sat 15 Oct SATURDAY WORKSHOPS AT THE MAKERS TABLE: AUTUMN FOLIAGE WATERCOLOURS 10am-4pm £40 Hotwalls Studios Sun 16 Oct OPEN STUDIOS AT THE HOTWALLS 11am-4pm FREE Sun 16 Oct CRAFTS IN THE TOWER 11am-4pm Square Tower Sun 16 Oct PORTSMOUTH LIGHT ORCHESTRA - 80TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT 7.30pm £7 Admiral Lord Nelson School

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Emily Harris, describes a festival and celebration of refugee artists

ortsmouth will host a wide range of innovative and entertaining activity from exceptional refugee artists from 10th – 22nd October. Journeys Festival International will showcase work exploring the refugee experience, which will include extraordinary theatre, an outdoor gallery, Coffee Shop Conversations and pop up theatre, all celebrating the artistic talent and incredible stories of refugee artists and asylum seekers. Produced by Leicester based ArtReach, the festival intends to create conversation within the community through arts and culture.

The acclaimed production Burning Doors by Belarus Free Theatre will be at New Theatre Royal for one night only on Friday 14 October featuring the theatre debut of Pussy Riot’s Maria Alyokhina. The production tells the true stories of persecuted artists, living under dictatorship, who will not be silenced.

And, if you like theatre, Pamodzi Creative Productions & New Theatre Royal will present an immersive, interactive pop-up piece of dancetheatre fusion on Thursday 13 October, exploring the 10,000 refugee children who are currently missing in Europe alone.

The Festival will also feature Look Up - a high impact, large scale outdoor visual arts exhibition on the exteriors of iconic buildings across Portsmouth’s cityscape; a series of free Coffee Shop Conversations that give an opportunity to the public to discuss and exchange views with refugee artists over the domestic ritual of coffee and cake; Sanctuary & Sustenance: The Story of Many Journeys to the UK, is a stunning multimedia projection of photography, film and music, that is making its UK premiere in the majestic setting of Portsmouth Cathedral; and on Saturday 15 October, the Guildhall will host a family friendly activity day Let’s Go Fly a Kite, that celebrates kite flying culture in digital and hands-on workshops.

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