Fiveways Directory February 2019

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WELCOME TO THE FIVEWAYS DIRCTORY! We hope you enjoy the articles we have for you this month.

No mention of Brexit, we promise!

How are your New Year’s resolutions going? If your resolution is to use less plastic, see our feature on Store Brighton, a great new shop in Ditchling Road that’s completely free of plastic packaging.

Congratulations to Fiveways resident Chris Riddell, who received an OBE in the Queen’s New Year Honours. We have news of a new archaeology gallery at Brighton Museum and there’s a competition to win tickets for Peter Andre’s concert in March at the Brighton Centre, as well as details of Varndean School’s production of Sweeney Todd.

Have a great February!

The Fiveways Directory Team info@fivewaysdirectory.co.uk www.fivewaysdirectory.co.uk

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Local shop - Store Brighton

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Old Photo

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Varndean School Show

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Chris Riddell OBE

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Book Review

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Pet Problems

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Fitness

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Fun Page

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PLASTIC-FREE SHOPPING IN FIVEWAYS A new shop that’s completely free of plastic packaging has just opened in Ditchling Road. Store Brighton is run by Heather Banks and Ceri Lones. We asked them more about it...

What are your backgrounds?

Between us we have over 20 years’ experience in ethical, organic retail with products supporting family health and well-being - natural bodycare, nutritional supplements etc. Alongside this we have worked together as managers in a complementary health clinic that specialises in children’s healthcare. Our work lives to date have given us a depth of product knowledge and awareness of the ever evolving world of sustainable, green living.

Why did you decide to start up the shop?

Complete exasperation at the widespread overuse of needless plastic packaging, particularly in supermarkets!

There is a huge shift in consciousness now but consumers often don’t know where to start in reducing plastic packaging. That’s where Store comes in! A modern take on an old idea. Customers can reuse and refill containers and cut down on wasteful wrapping. We are local to the area and love the thriving independent retail community.

We want to contribute to this by providing an easy-to-use plastic-free environment that is hands on and personal and provides a chance for customers to change shopping habits if they want to. Some people make the shift overnight whilst others take a more gradual approach.

What can we buy from you?

A range of dispensed dried goods for your store cupboard - rice, pasta, pulses, nuts, dried fruits, seeds, herbs and spices. Household essentials too - cleaning and laundry products plus bodycare basics - shampoo, hand soap, shower gel, all in liquid refills. Plenty of tasty treats for kids and adults alike. Customers are invited to make their own nut butters and nut milks at our ‘make it yourself’ bar. We make a point of stocking as many locally made products as possible. We welcome feedback and suggestions from customers. So if you don’t see what you need just let us know and we will look into it.

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Do we need to bring our own containers?

Yes. We encourage shoppers to bring their own containers but we also sell jars, bottles and cloth produce bags should anyone need them.

What’s your favourite product?

Heather - soapnuts! These amazing nutshells are so versatile and can be used as a laundry detergent, surface cleaner, anti-fungal pet wash and pesticide.

Once used they are simply composted.

Ceri - nut milk! Fresh nut milk made on the premises without the need for a Tetra Pak. Perfect!

Store Brighton is at 253e Ditchling Road.

For more information visit www.storebrighton.co.uk or phone 01273 809521.

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LONDON ROAD Geese, turkeys and rabbits on open sale at 72 London Road around 1895, in a shop occupied by the Southern Counties Dairies Company. It is now part of the Sussex Beacon Home Store.

Thanks to the Regency Society for this image from their photographic archives, The James Gray Collection.

You can see thousands more historic pictures of Brighton and Hove at: www.regencysociety-jamesgray.com

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QUIZ QUESTION TWO:

Jack Dorsey founded which social network in March 2006?

fiveways Join Varndean School for a spectacular show...

VARNDEAN SCHOOL PRESENT SWEENEY TODD...

Varndean School are thrilled to present our 2019 production, Sweeney Todd, a story about bloodthirsty revenge and crafty corpse disposal.

The tale became a staple of Victorian melodrama and London urban legend, and has been retold many times since, and now it’s our turn!

The show will play over three nights (14th, 15th and 16th February) celebrating our extremely talented students as they bring to life the story of Todd, a barber who dispatches his victims by their throats as they sit in his barber chair. His victims are duly dispatched into the basement of his shop, generally causing them to break their necks or skulls. In case they are alive, Todd goes to the basement and “polishes them off”.

With a cast, crew and band numbering over 100 students we look forward to showcasing their wonderful talents and hope you will be able to join us for a captivating performance, with a live orchestra; the show is set to be spectacular.

Tickets will be available to purchase and more information about how this can be done will be communicated nearer the time.

Please check our website, www.varndean.co.uk, and social media pages for updates @varndeanschool.

“They all deserve to die.

Even you, Mrs. Lovett Even I. Because the lives of the wicked should be made brief.

For the rest of us death would be relief.”

Stephen Sondheim, “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street”

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fiveways Win tickets to see Peter Andre...

WIN TICKETS TO PETER ANDRE CONCERT AT THE BRIGHTON CENTRE 25 years since Peter Andre burst onto the Australian music scene, the internationally acclaimed global media star is back with a 25-date tour of the UK in February and March 2019 visiting The Brighton Centre on Wednesday 13 March.

Following his breakthrough in Australia which saw his second single Gimme Little Sign peak at number three in the Australian charts, Peter released his second studio album, Natural, in the UK which reached Number One in the album charts. It included the infamous Mysterious Girl, which shot to Number Two in the UK singles charts, and later went on to hit the top spot when it was rereleased by public demand in 2004.

Peter’s music career peaked during the 90s when he became the sixth highest selling artist in the UK. He had several Number One hit singles and two Number One albums. 2014 saw the singer songwriter release his swing album Big Night, followed in 2015 with Come Fly With Me. Peter says: “I can’t wait to get back out on stage in front of the fans in Brighton that have supported me over the last 25 years. This tour will be a celebration of everything I have worked for.”

The Celebrating 25 Years tour will see Peter encompass his musical journey through the years, performing his best loved hits from his early years to his most recent tracks that have reignited the hearts of the nation.

Tickets to see Peter Andre at The Brighton Centre are on sale now. For more information, visit www.brightoncentre.co.uk or call the box office on 0844 847 1515.

COMPETITION We have one prize of two tickets to give away.

To enter, answer the following question: In which city was Peter Andre born?

Email your answer to info@fivewaysdirectory.co.uk .

The winner will be selected at random COMPETITION TERMS & CONDITIONS: Tickets are valid to see Peter Andre at The Brighton Centre on Wednesday 13th March 2019. 1 pair of tickets per winner only and at least 1 adult must be present. No purchase necessary. Tickets are non-exchangeable. Closing date for entries is 15th February; entries received after this date will not be counted. Winners will be required to collect their tickets from box office on the night of the show. Any travel and accommodation will not be included in the prize.

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NEW ARCHAEOLOGY GALLERY 01273 530977 / 07554750499 AT BRIGHTON MUSEUM Discover the compelling story of our ancestors who lived in Brighton & Hove through the centuries from the Ice Age to the Saxons.

At the heart of the exhibition are seven forensically accurate 3D facial reconstructions revealing the faces of people, some of whose remains were found in and around Brighton & Hove from the Ice Age to the Saxon era.

Using modern scientific technology, research into the lives of these people has discovered a wealth of mystery, drama and tragedy through childbirth, malnutrition, toothache and possibly murder. Now you can see what they looked like and learn their reallife stories.

The brand-new gallery is named The Elaine Evans Archaeology Gallery after its major benefactor and has been designed to appeal to families and children as well as students and people interested in archaeology and history.

This is the first new gallery devoted to ancient history in Brighton & Hove for over 20 years following a public petition from the Brighton & Hove Archaeology Society. One of their members, Brighton & Hove resident Elaine Evans BEM, has kindly donated a substantial grant to the museum to enable the gallery to be created.

Elaine Evans said; “For many years history and archaeology have fascinated me. One marvellous day I spotted a Stone Age flint blade by chance in my back garden in Hove, brought to the surface by worms.

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27 years and education is so important to me. It’s wonderful that the museum will bring history alive to visitors young and old.”

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fiveways Congratulations to Chris Riddell...

CHRIS RIDDELL AWARDED OBE...

Fiveways resident Chris Riddell has been awarded an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the New Year’s Honours list 2019 for services to illustration and charity.

Chris is an illustrator, writer and Observer political cartoonist, and was the Children’s Laureate from 2015 to 2017. His most famous books are the Goth Girl series and The Edge Chronicles, co-created with another Fiveways resident, Paul Stewart, and the Ottoline series.

He’s received the Kate Greenaway Medal for children’s book illustration three times.

Chris said: “I feel immensely proud to be recognised in this way and rather humbled when I think about the truly important job done by teachers, librarians and my fellow writers and illustrators. We want to put books into the hands of children so they can discover the great gift that is reading for pleasure.

In these uncertain times we need great children’s books Chris’s Ludwig Van Beetlebrow illustration for more than ever!”

“Goth Girl and the Sinister Symphony”

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fiveways Our book review from Gary Mepsted...

ERNEST HEMINGWAY ON WRITING EDITED BY LARRY W PHILLIPS Let me start by wishing readers a very happy 2019.

Whilst thinking of a (non-Christmas) gift for my lovely, and fiercely dedicated, writing partner, I found, buried on my shelves, a small, slim volume of Hemingway’s musing on writing and the writing life. I bought the book many years ago, thoroughly enjoyed it, and then forgot about it.

I’ve long ceased to keep track of the books I own, and every so often an exploration of my library will 21 reveal some neglected treasure, such was the case with the Hemingway.

Although, like many other writers, Hemingway said it was bad luck to talk about writing, he managed to say quite a lot on the subject in letters and within his novels and short stories. Ernest Hemingway On Writing contains the best of his reflections on the nature of writing and the writer, and dispenses much advice and wisdom on the craft, as well as the art.

As I invariably say when reviewing what looks like a specialist text of limited appeal, this beautiful little book should delight fans of the author (I confess I’m not one of them), those attempting to write themselves, and those with a more general interest in literature.

Be warned, this is not a writing manual per se - unlike Stephen King’s classic bearing the same title. King’s book is also an essential read, but is much more instructional than the Hemingway, which is compiled from many sources written over a period of years.

Hemingway’s book is not a slimmed down creative writing course, more a meditation on the process and, as such, is infinitely more valuable than a proscriptive parade through issues such as point of view, dialogue, characterisation, etc.

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What I particularly like is Hemingway’s honesty about being a writer, how hard and unrelenting it is, how terrifying it is to live with almost certain failure. If you harbour romantic notions about authorship, this book will be a very rude awakening indeed.

The editor, Larry W Phillips, is to be commended for his diligence in gathering, and ordering, the material into a lovely and enlightening book. I am so glad to have rediscovered it. I hope you will be equally glad to discover it.

I shall end on a quote: I love to write. But it has never gotten any easier to do and you can’t expect it to if you keep trying for something better than you can do. From Selected Letters.

Gary Mepsted

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PET PROBLEM CORNER Did you know that 45% of households in the UK own a pet, with over 1 in 4 homes having a dog and 1 in 5 a cat?

As a cat and dog owner I am often have more concerns about my cats than my dog. Perhaps because they are out of my sight during the day doing their own thing. Questions about cats seem to always have a theme though and fall broadly into the two questions I am frequently asked below.

Why is my cat so fussy with her food?

First check if the food is stale. You need to ensure that you buy the right size bag of dry food to last around four weeks. Naturally preserved food will start to go stale and deteriorate after six weeks. If you keep wet food in the fridge between meals your cat may be missing the smell.

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Other top tips: • Stick to a routine and don’t be tempted to offer treats between meals.

• Ensure bowls are clean and feed when the room is quiet.

• Feed cats in multi-cat households separately.

• Try changing the flavour or brand and rotate between foods you know they have liked before.

They may just be bored.

If, however, not eating is out of character and continues for more than 24 hours do consult your vet in case there is an underlying issue.

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My cat is losing fur and/or peeing on the rug indoors.

Why!?

These are both classic signs of a stressed cat. Ask yourself if your situation has recently changed. Cats are very sensitive and can be affected by things such as new babies, relationship breakdowns, moving house etc. This could also be the response to a trauma. One of my cats completely changed overnight from a confident, friendly puss to a terrified cat who did not come indoors for six months during the summer. He gradually recovered but fur loss due to over-grooming was the last thing to go.

If you think your cat is stressed try the following: • Regularly play with your cat and ensure you are available for cuddles.

• Provide perches, scratching posts and hiding places.

• Have a safe space.

• Stick to a routine.

• Consider using calming products.

If you know a stressful situation is imminent, plan for it.

Have a pet related question?

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MONTH FOUR

TRAINING FOR A HALF MARATHON

To set the scene it was over 10 years ago when a new local personal trainer contacted us at the Fiveways Directory wanting to promote her fledging business. What transpired was a series of articles culminating in the editor running the New Forest Half Marathon. Now 10 years on the challenge is whether the same can be done again with no running since and another 10 years on the clock!!

Liz Fulford: Tim has struggled over the last few weeks with a foot injury, back issues and a heavy cold. It’s unlucky to 27 have injuries when training for an event but certainly not uncommon. Tim has found it frustrating especially as he had reached a point of being able to see the end goal and actually enjoy running again. However, it is important not to give up and stay in this zone for too long and that’s where a personal trainer helps. Focus on the positive and make this an opportunity to improve in other areas so that when you return to the sport you love you are a better and stronger athlete.

With this in mind, Tim will be working on increasing his muscular endurance through strength training and with a focus on his core in order to support any weakness he has in his back. We will work around his injuries and increase the strength in his supporting muscles to aid his recovery. Just remember that it’s not the end if you can’t carry on with a specific training plan, there are always other options and ways to get fit and stay fit!

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Tim's body fat continues to decrease due to his current exercise regime of resistance workouts, and his healthy eating habits. Well done Tim!

Tim (the client): Oh dear!!! A number of setbacks this month have knocked the project off the rails a bit. The foot issue came back once the mileage went up…truth is it never really went away. Having always suffered from very flat feet, it now, at the age of 50, seems to have caught up with me!!

Without going into the mechanics I do have a physical issue.

I visited the physiotherapist on Havelock Road who was great and quickly got to grips with what was going on and came up with a programme of ice and exercises to try and get me running again. Having missed four weeks off my programme the reality now is that I have fallen well off target for the Hampton Court Half Marathon.

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MONDAYS Vinyasa Flow Yoga With Rachel McDermott 9.30-10.30am Reserve mat or drop in £10 drop in or £55 for 6-class pass 1st class free; The Cleveland Arms, Cleveland Road 07739 219481 hello@rachelmcdermott.co.uk Yoga 9.30am Stanford Avenue Methodist Church Contact matthew@danceflooractivist.co.uk Play and Stay 10 – 11.30am ; 0-3 years £2 Healthy snack included Fiveways Play Centre 8-10 Florence Road 01273 500257 Yoga 6.30pm Stanford Avenue Methodist Church Contact matthew@danceflooractivist.co.uk Zumba 7.30pm Stanford Avenue Methodist Church Contact matthew@danceflooractivist.co.uk Brownies 5.45 – 7.15pm St Matthias Church Hall, Hollingbury Park Avenue www.girlguiding.org.uk/get _involved.aspx Guides 7.30 – 9.00pm ; Contact: Lucie 07737 093675 St Matthias Church Hall, Hollingbury Park Avenue Dance classes Children’s/teen ballet/contemporary ; 4.30-9pm Downs Junior School Rugby Road Contact: Lynda 01273 556313 danceartstudio@ntlworld.com

Hatha Flow Yoga 6.45-7.45pm (term time only) Balfour Primary School KS2 Hall ; £7 drop in www.cqmindandbody.com charlie@cqmindandbody.com

TUESDAYS Pilates 9.30 – 10.30am St Matthias Church Hollingbury Park Avenue Contact matthew@danceflooractivist.co.uk Zumba 6.30 - 7.30pm St Matthias Church Hall Contact matthew@danceflooractivist.co.uk Pilates 7.30pm St Matthias Church Hall Contact matthew@danceflooractivist.co.uk Speakability Group (Stroke Club) 10.30am (3rd Tuesday of the month) Stanford Avenue Methodist Church Tuesday Fellowship 2.45pm (fortnightly) Stanford Avenue Methodist Church Feminine Focus 8pm Stanford Avenue Methodist Church Scouts, Cubs & Beavers From 5pm; Stanford Avenue Methodist Church www.stanfordavenuemeth.co.uk stanfordmethodist@btconnect.com Dance classes 3.45-5pm: Children’s/teen ballet, tap and modern/jazz 7-8pm: Adult Jazz Fit – Beginners/ Improvers St Mary’s Church, Surrenden Road Contact: Lynda 01273 556313 danceartstudio@ntlworld.com

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fiveways WEDNESDAY THURSDAYS Zumba 9.30am St Matthias Church Hall Contact matthew@danceflooractivist.co.uk Children’s Ballet 1.30-6pm St Mary’s Church, Surrenden Road Contact: Lynda 01273 556313 danceartstudio@ntlworld.com Holy Communion 11am 2nd & 4th Wednesday in month Stanford Avenue Methodist Church Yoga Flow 7.15pm to 8.30pm £8 per class when you buy 6. £10 drop in St Matthias Church, Hollingbury Park Avenue 07813 712073 www.downwarddogyoga.co.uk Community Lunch Club 12.30pm Stanford Avenue Methodist Church Girls Brigade From 6pm Stanford Avenue Methodist Church Meditation/Music 7.30pm 3rd Wednesday in month Stanford Avenue Methodist Church www.stanfordavenuemeth.co.uk stanfordmethodist@btconnect.com Orpheus Young Singers 9-15 years 5.30-6.30pm Balfour School Balfour Rd BN1 6NE www.brightonorpheus.org 07783 909629 Brighton Orpheus Choir 7.30 - 9.30pm.

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07783 909629 www.brightonorpheus.org Friendly Sussex Walking Group Walks average 8 to 10 miles For details see: www.brightonhframblingclub.co.uk Or ring Tim Ranger 01903 877939 1st Wednesday of the month Interfaith Prayers All welcome, of any faith or none 6-7pm ; The Baha’i Centre 19 Stanford Avenue BN1 6GA

Mothers & Toddlers 9.00am – 12 noon Contact: Gill 07403 284708 St Matthias Church Hall, Hollingbury Park Avenue Music with Mike Preschool music session with instruments £4 & £1 for siblings Drop in or book via HOOP 10.30-11am & 11.15-11.45am The Cleveland Arms, Cleveland Road Yoga Scaravelli inspired 5.45-7.15pm.

Contact: Cara Bowen, 07900 906344 Drop in £8 Unit 4, Round Hill Street 31 www.carabowenyoga.co.uk Local Action Team 6pm (1st Thursday monthly) Contact: 01273 233746 St Matthias Church Hall, Hollingbury Park Avenue Dance Classes Children’s/teen ballet, tap and modern 3.30-9pm St Mary’s, SurrendenRoad,& Downs Juniors Adult tap – Improvers & Beginners 7.15-8pm and 8-8.45pm Downs Junior School Contact: Lynda 01273 556313 danceartstudio@ntlworld.com Prayer Break 10-11am Stanford Avenue Methodist Church Craft and Chat Group 2-4pm (fortnightly) Stanford Avenue Methodist Church WI 7.30pm, 4th Thursday in month City Gate at The Dip 119D Hollingdean Terrace Contact: Sarah 07900 303299 Pilates 9.30am Stanford Avenue Methodist Church Contact matthew@danceflooractivist.co.uk Zumba 6.30pm Stanford Avenue Methodist Church Contact matthew@danceflooractivist.co.uk

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FRIDAYS Coffee Morning 9.30-10.30am Stanford Avenue Methodist Church Zumba 9.30am Stanford Avenue Methodist Church Contact matthew@danceflooractivist.co.uk Play and Stay 10.00 – 11.30am Contact: 01273 500257 0-3 years £2 Fiveways Play Centre, 8-10 Florence Rd BN1 6DJ Rainbows 5pm-6pm St Matthias Church Hall, Hollingbury Park Avenue http://www.girlguiding.org.uk/ get_involved.aspx Dance Classes Children’s tap and modern dance 3.45-7.15pm Clermont Hall, Cumberland Road Boys’ tap and jazz 4.15pm St Mary’s, S urrenden Road Contact: Lynda 01273 556313 danceartstudio@ntlworld.com SCE Basketball Academy Dorothy Stringer School 4.50-6pm £6 drop-in rate, £5 termly sign-up southcoastelitebasketball.com 07808 065487 Music Group 7pm, 1st Friday in month Stanford Avenue Methodist Church www.stanfordavenuemeth.co.uk stanfordmethodist@btconnect.com Brighton Community Acupuncture 12 noon – 8pm (last appointment 7pm) All fees are concessionary £12-£33 per treatment Hollingdean Community Centre, Thompson Road or bookings, call or text Amadis Cammell: 07964 291417 or email info@brightoncommunityacupuncture.co.uk

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SATURDAYS Children’s ballet, tap and modern dance 9.15 - 1.15pm St Mary’s, Surrenden Road Contact: Lynda 01273 556313 danceartstudio@ntlworld.com Football For All A casual match for anyone 16+ 9.30-11am Patcham Place (London Road)Bring boots Info 07788 526789

SUNDAYS Holy Communion 9.30am Informal Service with kids groups 11am St Matthias Church Ditchling Road Morning Service 10.30am weekly Evening Service 6.30pm once a month(check website or notice board for dates) Stanford Avenue Methodist Church www.stanfordavenuemeth.co.uk stanfordmethodist@btconnect.com Friendly Sussex Walking Group Walks average 8 to 10 miles For details see: www.brightonhframblingclub.co.uk Or ring Tim Ranger 01903 877939

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Pet Services

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Funeral Services

Dog’s Life......................................................................30

Barbers

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Paul Robertson................................................................7

Claire Russell Burns......................................................31

Pianos Brighton Piano Warehouse...........................................22 Plastering Services Pacific Plastering..........................................................17 Lewis Byard..................................................................34 Plumbing Brighton Based Plumbing..............................................24 GT Plumbing.................................................................31 SEA Plumbing...............................................................12

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School.............................23 Tiles & Tiling Pentagon Tiling.............................................................18 Bell’s Tiling......................................................................7 Toy Shop Wigwam.......................................................................13 Waste Removal AGR...............................................................................35 Windows

MB Landscapes

L J‘s

Creating Outdoor Spaces

We deck, fence, pave, turf, plant and more, from your designs or ours – delivering garden projects of all sizes

BARBERS 253e Ditchling Rd

01273 551270

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QUIZ QUESTION TEN : Does the Tower of London lie on the north or south bank of the River Thames?

Call or email Matt for a free, no obligation consultation & quote 07733 187471

belchamber.landscapes@gmail.com www.mb-landscapes.co.uk

AGR

Waste Management Ltd

RUBBISH CLEARANCE SERVICE

TEL: 01273 083732 /07505 997838 www.agrwaste.co.uk Fully Licensed by the Environmental Agency • Fully Insured

At AGR Waste we aim to offer a stress free rubbish removal service throughout Sussex.

We remove and recycle up to 95% of all rubbish collected.

House Clearances Garage Clearances Garden Waste All furniture including Mattresses, Cookers, Washing Machines, Fridges, Freezers and Sofas All Builders Waste removed

AGR

Scaffolding Ltd

ALL QUOTATIONS BEATEN

TEL 07792 386578

www.agrscaffolding.co.uk

Fully Insured Scaffold Service Throughout Sussex

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“The service is personal, warm and professional, we wouldn’t hesitate in recommending David & Co to any buyer or seller.” Mrs O

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