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Welcome to Poets Pages! Goodness, November already and the year is flying by! So what has November to offer apart from dropping temperatures and shorter days? Well there is Bonfire Night on the 5th which can be a nice evening out with the family ( but not the dog!). On Sunday 13th we have Remembrance Sunday and if you have any Scottish connection of any kind use St. Andrew’s Day on the 30th as the perfect excuse to have a wee glass of whiskey and to dance a reel! Have a great November! Poets Pages Team 01273 551021 info@poetspages.co.uk www.poetspages.co.uk Cover shot: Josh Theed
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Christmas Artists Open Houses Local Author Old Photo Poem & Table Top Sale Where in Poets Corner What’s On Snowdogs Poets Portrait West Hove Forum Fireworks Aladdin Competition Latest TV Index
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A good way to find some original Christmas gifts...
Christmas Artists Open Houses in Poets Corner The Christmas 2016 Artists Open Houses Festival begins on Saturday 26th November. Over three weekends to December 11th, artists and designer/makers will be opening their homes and studios to the public, showcasing original art and unique designer gifts.
Weekends: November 26 & 27 December 3 & 4 December 10 & 11
(Houses may open for a selection of these dates)
Here are some open houses in Poets Corner to look out for: Villa LVI 56 Payne Avenue, 11am-5pm www.VillaLVI.com Located in the heart of Poets Corner, Villa LVI is an established Open House with a truly international team of artists. A wide variety of art is on show, all of which reflects the group’s diverse origins and inspirations presented through numerous media and styles. Not to be missed are Korean Hanji art by Moon Munson, jewellery from Davina Dunn, stone art by Sanya Budna, and even hand-printed ladies’ underwear and nightwear by S H A A R. Wolfram Löhr Studio Sale
Fused glass “Petit Fours” by Virginie Vincent at Villa LVI
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Workhaus, Unit 4, 18a Arthur Street, 11am-6pm www.wolframlohr.com For one weekend only, 3rd-4th of December, Wolfram Löhr is inviting you to his studio sale of leather accessories. Come to the Workhaus and visit Wolfram’s wonderfully charming unique leather world in Hove. Have a mulled wine, German biscuits and warm yourselves by the wood burner. Enjoy looking at products from guest artists. Studio 106 Studio 106, 106 Coleridge Street, 10am-4pm www.studio106.co.uk Studio 106 are proud to open up their gallery space to showcase the creative talents of their studio members. From paintings and prints by Matt Lambert, Avis Lane Willan’s abstract paintings and sculptures, to cartoonist Grizelda and fine art photographer André Lichtenberg there is something for everyone! Studio Loo 201 Portland Road, 10am-5pm
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Studio Loo is back for a second year with another specially curated selection of design-led work from local designers and makers - all set within a converted public WC design studio! From graphic prints, illustration and paper cuts to homeware, upcycled pieces and bold laser-cut jewellery, they have a fantastic range of pieces to suit all budgets. For more information on all the Artists Open Houses, visit aoh.org.uk.
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Meet another talented local resident... Photo by Simon Duggal
Local Author – Sharon Duggal Sharon Duggal lives in Poynter Road and her first novel, The Handsworth Times, is published by Bluemoosebooks.com. How long have you lived in Poynter Road? Nine years, although I can’t believe it’s that long. I moved to Hove with my partner and three kids in 2006 and we lived in Tamworth Road for a short while before moving to Artists Corner. What do you like about the area? The people, the sea, Hove Park, the local pubs and much more besides. I also love the vibrant arts community here and am well immersed in it; as well as being a writer, I work for dance charity South East Dance by day, and I present a weekly show on Radio Reverb with one of my teenage twin sons. It’s called The Ruben and Sharon Show and apparently we are the UK’s only radio show with a mum and son presenter team – we basically play music and disagree about our choices live on air. It’s great fun and probably would only happen in a city like this.
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What is your book about? The story is set in 1981 in Birmingham against the backdrop of political and cultural turbulence. The Agarwal family are dealing with a massive personal tragedy whilst around them factories are closing, unemployment is high, the National Front are marching and the neglected inner cities are ablaze with riots. Each character tries to come to terms with what is happening both within the family and externally in wider society. Pop music, protest, unexpected friendships and a community that refuses to disappear all have an impact on their journeys. On the blurb it says it ‘is a story of loss and transition, and pulling together because ultimately, there is such a thing as society’ and that sums it up nicely. How did you come up with the idea? I wanted to write about the sorts of people I grew up around – immigrants, working class communities, strong women – but rarely come across in the books I read. I wanted to show that even within one family each member can have a different response to an experience, resulting in a different journey and a different story. Have you got any more books planned? Yes definitely – I have lots of ideas and plan to start the next one after Christmas. Watch this space, as they say, or follow me @MsSDuggal. “The Handsworth Times” by Sharon Duggal is available from Amazon and other bookshops online and on the high street.
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St Barnabas Church View of the church and vicarage, about 1905. The church was built in 1883 and the vicarage several years later.
Thanks to the Regency Society for this image from their photographic archives, The James Gray Collection. You can see thousands of more historic pictures of Brighton and Hove at www.regencysociety-jamesgray.com.
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This poem was sent in by a local resident...
Hove Luncheon Club’s Table Top Sale
The Bell of St Barnabas
Please come and feast on Hove Luncheon Club’s TABLE TOP SALE, to be held on December 3rd, from 10am till 3pm, in Hove Methodist Church Hall. Come and sell your items and enjoy the day. There will be a children’s workshop so you can leave your children to play in safe hands whilst you have a browse round the stalls; on offer will be a tombola, face painting and more. If you get peckish our lovely volunteers will be selling bacon butties, hot dogs, cakes, teas, coffees and soft drinks. Come and support the church’s chosen charity, “Night Stop”, which provides accommodation for homeless kids. To book a table for £10 call Jacqui on 07762 201687. 3rd December 2016 10am to 3pm
The bell of St Barnabas Has a dignified tone Solemn and clear With a trill of its own. Not too hurried Measured and sweet Calling in its flock Like Little Bo Beep. The bell of St Barnabas Has, since summers’ dawn, Brought in farm hands From nearby fields of corn. Now the few hasten To heed their faith From front room and hall To be prompt not late. Ere low mass Three and thirty pulses Remind us of a life brief For the bell of St Barnabas Will continue to call Beyond our limited time. Constant, available to all, The beacon of one’s belief. Rosemary King
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A local resident sent in these photos...
Where in Poets Corner? Where in Poets Corner were they taken?
Answers for last month’s pictures: 1.
The Drill Hall looking up on Marmion Road
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Cin Cin van, often seen on Westbourne Street
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A pointing signpost on the wall at the corner of Coleridge Street and Rutland Road
Sackville Medical Centre is moving premises in 2017 We invite you to come and view the plans for the new building and meet the developers Learn more about respiratory diseases and smoking cessation. Medical Centre staff will be in attendance. Talk to members of the Patient Participation Group about how to get involved in giving patients a voice in your surgery Visit us at : Central United Reformed Church Hall, Blatchington Road, Hove TUESDAY November 15th Between 11am and 2:15pm
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What’s On in Poets’ Corner... Monday
Walking Club Hovian Walkers Meet at King Alfred car park on the seafront at the end of King’s Esplanade; 7.15am-8am http://www.meetup.com/ Hove-Weekly-Beach-Walks/ Monday Guild Fellowship & friendship 2.30pm Hove Methodist Church Holistic Yoga 6-7.15pm The Hive, Stoneham Park; Neela on 07796 562494 or info@yogashanta.com Yoga Therapy for the Mind Eight-week course 7.30-9.30pm The Hive, Stoneham Park Neela on 07796 562494 or info@yogashanta.com
Pilates Mat Classes Beginners: 6.30pm-.30pm Intermediate: 7.30pm-8.30pm Honeycroft, Sackville Road 07973 719363 claire@hovepilates.com Hove Zen & Mindfulness Sangha Soto Zen group: sitting, walking, chanting; Big Mind on last Monday of the month 7.15pm; Westwerks, 41-43 Portland Road Contact Dheeresh on 07758 574567 14th November Bagel Baking Workshop 6-8.30pm The Hive, Stoneham Park Contact workshops@ stonehambakehouse.org.uk 21st November Everyday Bread Workshop Practical workshop for adults; 6-10pm The Hive, Stoneham Park; Contact workshops@ stonehambakehouse.org.uk
Tuesday Mini Art Cart Pre-school art club 11am-12pm (term time only) £5; drop-in The Hive, Stoneham Park Contact Dawn on 07817 318399 or dawn@ theamazingartcart.com www.theamazingartcart.com/ mini-art-cart Badaboum! French musical playgroup 9.30-10.30am The Hive, Stoneham Park Call 07917 282679 or email badaboum@talktalk.net Elastic! Pre-School Ballet 2-2.45pm; The Hive, Stoneham Park; Call 07812 466719 or email vickymoteane@gmail.com
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Seated Exercise Class For age 50+ :10.30am; £3.50 St Barnabas Church 88 Sackville Road; Contact suzy.hawker@ntlworld.com 01273 726507 to reserve a place Pilates Mat Classes Gentle Beginners: 10am-11am Beginners: 11am-12 noon Hove Methodist Church Portland Road 07973 719363 claire@hovepilates.com Singing for Pleasure 2pm (Taster session £3.50) Hove Methodist Church Portland Road Singingforpleasure.com Mindfulness 7.30-8.30pm The Hive, Stoneham Park 07812 578181 or solutions@janeodstressmanagement.com
17 Ageless wisdom for the new age: 7.30pm 01273 731161 Antenatal classes 6.45pm Holy Cross Church, Tamworth Road; To pre-book call 07494 002577 or email bookings@ parentskool.o.uk KG Hypnobirthing Course For women more than 24 weeks pregnant 7.30-10pm The Hive, Stoneham Park Contact Lisa to book on 07977 788471 or westhovehypnotherapy@ gmail.com Mindfulness Level 2 November 22 - December 13 Four-week course for those who have completed the introductory course or who have previous experience, offering a weekly space for busy people to rest, relax and unwind. 7.45-8.45pm Grey Door Therapy Clinic, First Floor, 36 Blatchington Road, Hove 01273 203260
Weds Hovian Walkers Meet at King Alfred car park on the seafront at the end of King’s Esplanade; 7.15am-8am http://www.meetup.com/ Hove-Weekly-Beach-Walks/ Jumping Beans 10-11.30am All preschool children £1.50 per child Holy Cross Church, Tamworth Road 01273 230899 Morning Yoga 10-11am The Hive, Stoneham Park: 07986 616590 or yogakirsty@gmail.com Off The Blocks Christian Club 3.45-5pm; Primary school age 50p per child; Holy Cross Church, Tamworth Road 01273 230899 Pilates Contigo 6.15-7.45pm The Hive, Stoneham Park 07875 634801 or pilates@contigo.org.uk
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Thursday Shine Your Light Pan-Disability Social Singing Group Enjoy fun tunes and pop classics; 1pm-3pm Free; tea & biscuits; fully accessible Hove Methodist Church; Contact Josephine 07966 593562 for more info Supper In Stoneham Weekly supper club with a new menu weekly (check FB/thehivehove) 6-9pm The Hive, Stoneham Park Contact Lara on 01273 911010 or hive.hovecafe@gmail.com Robin Coward’s Acoustic and Open Mic Night House guitar and piano provided 8.30pm-11pm The George Payne, Payne Avenue www.facebook.com/ rjcoward Toddler Yoga Adventure Interactive yoga class 10.10-10.55am Contact Joanna on 07484 885882 or exploremeastory@gmail.com The Hive, Stoneham Park
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Friday Hovian Walkers Meet at King Alfred car park on the seafront at the end of King’s Esplanade; 7.15am-8am www.meetup.com/Hove-Weekly-Beach-Walks/ Polka Tots Parents & Toddlers 2pm; 0-5 years Hove Methodist Church Chi Gong 9.30-10.30am The Hive, Stoneham Park Contact Dheeresh on 07758 574567 or dervish.terminal@gmail.com Men’s Social Club 7.30pm-10.30pm Hove Methodist Church Vital Danza Dance for health and happiness 8.15-9.45pm; £10 The Float Spa Third Avenue, Hove www.helenthatcher.com
Saturday 2nd Saturday of the month Councillors’ Surgery for Wish Ward ; 11am-12 noon The Hive, Stoneham Park 12th and 26th November KG Hypnobirthing Course For women and partners more than 24 weeks pregnant 9.30am-3pm The Hive, Stoneham Park Contact Lisa to book on 07977 788471 or westhovehypnotherapy@ gmail.com Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th November Christmas Market With local producers and crafts people; 10am-5pm The Hive, Stoneham Park Contact Lara on 01273 911010 or hive.hovecafe@gmail.com Saturday 3rd December Friends of Stoneham Park Winter Market; 11am Stoneham Park
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How many Snowdogs have you seen?
One More Month for the Snowdogs The Snowdogs by the Sea public art trail, inspired by The Snowman and The Snowdog film based on the book by Raymond Briggs, has now been in the city for a month. The trail of 44 Snowdogs will raise money for the Martlets Hospice and the Snowdogs will still be around until 27th November. Max, the Snowdog at Hove Museum, was designed by Sarah Arnett and sponsored by Joan and Jerry Cooper. At Hove Park you can see Marty, designed by David Halliwell and sponsored by the Martlets. Poets Corner business Lawrence Art Supplies have sponsored and designed Splash Hound, located outside Brighton Unitarian Church in New Road. You can buy a wide range of Snowdogs merchandise from figurines to pens at some of the Martlets shops, or from a pop-up stall in Churchill Square Shopping Centre. At the end of the event each Snowdog will be auctioned to raise funds for the hospice. The auction takes place at Sussex County Cricket Ground on 6th December. To prebid or register your interest for the auction, visit www.snowdogsbythesea.co.uk .
Splash Hound, designed by Lawrence Art Supplies; photo by Vervate
Before the auction, all the Snowdogs will be brought together for a festive farewell at Brighton Corn Exchange on Sunday 4th December and Monday 5th December. Tickets will be on sale from www.snowdogsbythesea.co.uk or via Brighton Corn Exchange www.brightondome.org. Tickets are £5 per adult and £3 per child; under-twos are free. Booking fees may apply.
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Poets Portrait Yoong has lived in Poets Corner since 2002 and she set up Hungry Monkey, a community venue specialising in Thai food and cookery, in Stoneham Road in 2009. Her full name is Anongnat Romchai. She will be starting a new pop-up restaurant at 108 Portland Road from 17th November. Helen Farquharson is compiling portraits of people living or working around Poets Corner and they are featured on her website www.helenfphotography.co.uk. Anyone who’s interested in being featured can email helenfphotography@gmail.com.
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An update from our Local Action Team...
News from the West Hove Forum
Architect’s impression of School Road with the proposed development School Road Development At the West Hove Forum’s latest meeting on 28th September, Mike Gibson of the Hove Station Neighbourhood Planning Forum spoke about the proposed major development of housing and offices in School Road. Blakers House, 79 Stanford Avenue Brighton E Sussex BN1 6FA
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Cllr Robert Nemeth said that he agreed with all the concerns of neighbouring residents in Alpine Road on issues such as parking and overlooking. He arranged a meeting in October between local residents, the developer Cross Stone Securities and the architect. The meeting was held in a resident’s lounge and was so well-attended that many had to stand. Assurances were given by Ross Barbour from Cross Stone that he would investigate ways of providing community facilities. Date
New Chair Ron Gurney of the Ingram Crescent Residents’ Association has retired as Chair after three years and Edward Clay of the Wish Park Surgery Patients’ Participation Group will take over as Chair. Website The West Hove Forum now has a fledgling website, where minutes of meetings are posted: www.whforum.wordpress.com Healthy Neighbourhood Fund There is still time to apply for a Healthy Neighbourhood Fund grant (up to a maximum of £500), if you have a project which will bring health benefits for people in West Hove. Just email us for a form. The deadline is 30th November. The next West Hove Forum meeting will be at 2pm on Wednesday 23rd November in Muriel House, Ingram Crescent. If you would like to attend on behalf of a group or business, please email westhoveforum@gmail.com.
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If you’re looking for a firework display to celebrate Bonfire Night, here are a couple of local events...
Where to find a Firework Display... Family Firework Spectacular Saturday 5th November Nevill Sports Ground, Nevill Road opposite the Greyhound Stadium Gates 5pm - Fire show 6pm Firework display 7pm This is the tenth Family Firework Spectacular at the Nevill Sports Ground. Originally conceived as a firework display for families with small children, it has grown to be one of the biggest and most popular displays in Brighton & Hove. The event starts with gates open at 5pm, followed by an exciting fire-dance show by Worthing-based Poi Passion at 6pm. Most importantly, at 7pm is the dazzling pyromusical firework display from awardwinning local company Brightfire Pyrotechnics, which will last around 25 minutes.
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Hot dogs, burgers and candyfloss are available on site, as well as children’s fairground rides. Resident football team AFC Brighton and Hove will also be opening their bar and clubhouse to sell a range of food and drinks. Each year a share of the ticket money is donated to various charities. Advance tickets are £8 for adults, £4.50 for children (3-15), (£10/£5 on the gate). For more information, see www.familyfireworks.co.uk.
The Sussex Cricket Fireworks Night Saturday 5th November 1st Central County Ground, Eaton Road Gates and entertainment 6pm – Fireworks 7.30pm This event will raise money for various charities. The festivities will include a pyrotechnic display from Aurora Fireworks and pre-display entertainment.
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Here’s a great chance to see a family pantomime at Christmas...
Win Tickets to See Aladdin Music Theatre 2000 and Showtime Productions are bringing Aladdin, one of the best-loved pantomimes of all time, to the Windmill Theatre in Nevill Avenue, Hove. It’s a traditional family show, bursting with boos and cheers, laughter and song, and Aladdin is supporting the Chestnut Tree House Children’s Hospice. Directed by Simon Gray and Nathan Potter, there is a first-rate cast of singing actors, dancers, a live band and young performers from Drama Queens musical theatre school. There are 11 performances from 20th to 27th December and you can get tickets at www.aladdinbrighton.com or call the box office on 01273 565130.
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Tickets are valid to see Aladdin at The Windmill Theatre on a date of your choice, subject to availability, and are nonexchangeable. Closing date for entries is 20th November; entries received after this date will not be counted.
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November Highlights on Latest TV The autumn weather has arrived – which means it’s time to get active! Or, at least, watch someone else being active. Tune in on Tuesdays for your fix of fast-rising British Ice Hockey, first at 4pm to catch an access-all-areas glimpse following Deeside Dragons, and then at 7pm to join Gary ‘Chopper’ Lee and Dave Griffiths on Drop The Puck for all the action from the English National League. Although if you’re more traditional with your sporting pursuits, don’t miss both Albion Nights and The NonLeague Football Show for full-on football crazy coverage. Other new shows to put in your diary include Latest In Lewes, as we cast our net further afield in Sussex for news and entertainment; brand new detective drama Daye’s Work, taking up the prime-time weekend slot; and Recovery Street, a documentary looking at people in recovery from addiction problems. Plus the usual mix of music, films, commentary and programmes inspired by the brilliant people of Sussex.
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