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Welcome to Poets Pages... Contents We hope you have had a good summer, despite the wind and rain in August!

Page 5 News from the Friends of Stoneham Park Page 7

Councillor News

Here’s hoping that the weather will be kind to us in September so that we can enjoy the Heritage Open Days festival, with many local places open to visit free of charge.

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If you’ve been inspired by the recent Netball World Cup, see our article on your local netball club who play at the King Alfred Leisure Centre. We also have an update on local tree planting from Wish ward councillor Robert Nemeth.

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We welcome your feedback – do let us know what you like and don’t like in the magazine. The Poets Pages Team info@poetspages.co.uk www.poetspages.co.uk

Page 11 George Payne Food Review Page 12 Free PSA testing Page 13 Netball club in Hove is looking for new recruits Page 17 Where in Poets Corner? Page 19 The Cobweb Orchestra Page 19 Lagoonfest

Cover picture: The Ancient Mariner by Lisa Holdcroft (www.lisaholdcroft.com) – see advert on page 8

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Page 23 Local History

The views expressed by individuals in any letter or article included at the discretion of the publishers are not necessarily the views of the Editor. Whilst every care has been taken in compiling this magazine and the statements contained herein are believed to be correct, the publishers of this publication will not hold themselves responsible for any inaccuracies. Inclusion of advertisers in this magazine is not necessarily a recommendation but we do hope they give a good quality service. No part of the publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the prior permission of the publishers and contributors.

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A local update…

News from the Friends of Stoneham Park When the BBC aired David Attenborough’s acclaimed Blue Planet II late in 2017, its effect on single use plastic was seismic. Almost overnight, plastic straws went. Use of mineral water fell and the charge on supermarket carrier bags doubled. Few of us would disagree that reducing the amount of disposable plastic is a good thing. But we mustn’t be too pious about it. Sometimes plastic is a necessary evil. At our Midsummer Fair we had no option but to use disposable plastic glasses in our beer tent. But we mitigated its use by getting the brilliant Jackson Waste Disposal company to recycle and dispose of our litter free of charge. Living on the coast means we have a special responsibility to be careful with our litter. During the very warm weather in the summer, I was struck by how many overflowing waste bins there were on the seafront. People had left black plastic bags and carrier bags next to full bins which had been pecked open by seagulls. The result was more litter strewn about the beach and the promenade. It is a racing certainty that a proportion of that litter gets blown into the sea. And once it catches marine currents, it becomes a global problem. Indeed, it is a problem to which we will have contributed. Sadly, when the seafront is busy resources are diverted down there and the inland parks get less attention. We have found that our litter bins don’t get emptied anywhere near as often as they should when the beaches are packed. The bin by the café is particularly problematic, as it is the most convenient for most people. The bins in the preschoolers’ park are also often overflowing. And when that happens, the seagulls come and make the place even worse!

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We suggested to the council three years ago, or so, that the bins in Stoneham Park be rearranged in a more scientific way so there were more in places that actually needed them, but they were unwilling to co-operate. This is a shame, because early most mornings the park looks a total mess with rubbish strewn all over the few bits of grass we have. If you feel strongly on this, or other issues, why not come to our next meeting in the George Payne on Tuesday 3 September at 7.30pm? You’d be most welcome. Richard Hearnden

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Local news from Wish ward councillor Robert Nemeth...

Councillor News... Cllr Garry Peltzer Dunn and I have had some rather good news over the past few weeks that we wanted to share with regard to our campaign to bring greater road safety and more trees to the Portland Road area. The first bit of news is that our request for the replacement of the four missing trees outside Wish Park Surgery (foot of School Road) has been successful. They were all damaged by motorists parking on the pavement but this problem is now sorted. The trees should be going in later in the year. We have met with the Head of City Parks to look at locations for the seven trees that we were able to secure as part of the Mainstone House development on Marmion Road / Mainstone Road. Five are likely to go on Mainstone Road and the other two in Stoneham Park. Sadly, and separately, two of three new trees in Stoneham Park have died so we have requested that these are replaced. This should hopefully take place later in the year too. Just around the corner, on School Road, we have been able to secure £50,000 towards new trees as part

of the redevelopment of the Westerman Complex (Westows, etc). The proposed locations are School Road and outside the front of the school on Portland. We are particularly keen to see trees here as it very much chimes with our campaign to reduce pollution levels around the two schools. On this subject, we are currently requesting the return of air-monitoring equipment to Portland Road so that a proper case can be made for further funding for greenery along the school boundaries. One kind resident has actually lent us a particulate monitor which we will use to get some test data shortly. A further £69,000 is to be paid by the Westerman developers towards Stoneham Park. We hope that some of this can go towards a ‘wildlife corridor’ in the southwest corner of the park. This is backed by the Friends of Stoneham Park and has so far received helpful design tips from garden designer Sadie Honeybun.

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New Head Chef at The George Payne... We heard that The George Payne had a highly rated new Head Chef, coming from a background of working at The Ivy and Cote in Brighton so we thought we better check out what was on offer so we sent local residents Emily and Jim along to sample the menu. Here is the report they came back with…

Firstly the venue…The George Payne has a lovely clean and open feel, it is tastefully decorated and has ample space for restless kids. Although we didn’t have our children with us this is definitely a good family venue. We picked a quiet lunch time and were warmly welcomed by Emma and presented with the menus - the menu was not overly complicated with hundreds of different things to choose from; it consisted of a good varied range of food to suit all tastes and it was described in a way that could be easily understood. The descriptions certainly made the mouth water and having made our choices we eagerly awaited the arrival of our food. The food arrived within a respectable time period…we always feel getting your food too quickly is almost as bad as having to wait too long but this was just right! I opted for the cider braised pigs cheek with Parmesan mash, charred leeks and crispy onions. This was beautifully presented and would not be out of place in any high end restaurant. The

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Heritage Open Days 2019 It’s the 25th year of the Heritage Open Days festival; the country’s largest festival celebrating our diverse history, culture and environment. It’s an opportunity to visit some places not ordinarily accessible, and best of all everything is free! Booking for events in the greater Brighton and Hove area is co-ordinated by the Regency Town House, with all events listed on their website: www.rth.org.uk/ BHOD19. Once again, there’s plenty going on across the city, including in our part of West Hove. Not least with the opening of the Secret Garden, tucked behind St Leonard’s Church, New Church Road; the Secret Garden is a secret no more – last year it won the Best in Britain Community Garden “Outstanding” award. This year, local tourist guide, Tania Noddings, is offering her new guided walking tour of Rottingdean as part of the festival: ‘Rottingdean - Smugglers and Storytellers’. This tour is on Wednesday 18 September at 2pm; with pre-booking required. For more information, please see ‘Sussex Tours’ on Facebook.

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Free PSA testing for prostate problems The PSA test is a blood test that measures the amount of prostate specific antigen (PSA) in your blood. PSA is a protein produced by normal cells in the prostate and also by prostate cancer cells. It’s normal to have a small amount of PSA in your blood, and the amount rises as you get older and your prostate gets bigger. A raised PSA level may suggest you have a problem with your prostate, but not necessarily cancer. Brighton Lions, in conjunction with the Prostate Cancer Support Organisation, hold PSA testing sessions from time to time. The test involves taking a blood sample which is sent to a hospital laboratory for analysis. The result will be sent to you by post or email within two weeks or so. Only trained nurses will perform the tests, which are free of charge to men aged between 45 and 80. Our next testing day will be Saturday, 28th September 2019 at Bishop Hannington Church, Nevill Avenue, Hove. Book an appointment online at www.psatesting.org/ events/hove or, if you cannot book online, call 0845 650 2555.

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You can play netball at the King Alfred Leisure Centre...

Netball club in Hove is looking for new recruits Thousands of women across the UK are discovering a great way to get fit which is fun, friendly and you probably last played at school – netball. With England hosting and doing so well in the recent Netball World Cup it is more popular than ever. UK figures reveal it’s one of the fastest growing participation sports for women with more than 156,000 women of all ages, from 25 – 60 years, playing every week across the country. It’s also a great alternative to working out in the gym or jogging. We’re a netball club in Hove originally set up in 2013 by a small group of friends who wanted to try out the traditional school sport again. The group has grown through word of mouth and online marketing, but we are still looking for more players. Players say it has become ‘the highlight of my week’ and ‘brilliant fun’. Fast-paced and great exercise, netball remains a really good game to play. Although we’re mainly meeting for fun, the competitive element means you push yourself a little bit more. And when you’re concentrating on getting the ball, you forget you’re actually doing exercise. Netball can burn up to 600 calories a session with its fast, explosive sprints and longer jogs, improves upper body strength and flexibility with its quick changes of direction, plus helps hand-to-eye co-ordination. We have two fantastic coaches/umpires who take turns to teach us. Each session we meet and do gentle warm-

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The Cobweb Orchestra is an open-access, multi-award-winning orchestra based in the North of England where it comprises a regional network of local community groups meeting weekly, and a programme of weekend events open to all.

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On Saturday 5th October a contingent of the orchestra will be coming to Bishop Hannington Church for a study day on Mahler Symphony No 1. If you play an orchestral instrument, you are invited to join in with the friendly group of players who will look forward to meeting and playing with you. Music will be provided. The workshops will run from 10am–12.30pm and 1.30-4.30pm, with a shared lunch. Informal performance at 5.30pm (estimated finish 7pm). For more information go to www.stephaniecant.co.uk or email christine.ball1208@live.co.uk to book.

Last year’s inaugural LagoonFest was very successful and attracted thousands of visitors who watched skate jams, had their faces painted, fell off paddle boards, saw a man on stilts feed sausages to dogs, watched the artist Cassette Lord at work, and danced to Jivin Jim Dandy, local bands and Fatboy Slim. This year there will be more stalls and a greater variety of activities. Newcomers are the Purple Turtle Therapy Tent, Coastway Vets Dog Show, 3D and Sand Art and many more. All profits will contribute to the Friends of Hove Lagoon planting scheme. For more information or to volunteer, email friendsofhovelagoon@gmail.com.

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Bloodline Wills and Care Home Fees... Can you avoid your house being sold to pay for care home fees? The answer in some cases is yes but unfortunately it is sometimes no. If you are a couple (married or not) you can do a lot with your wills to help with this. There are also some big mistakes that you need to avoid. 1. Deliberate deprivation of assets. If you have intentionally decreased your assets in order to reduce the amount you are charged towards care fees and the local authority can show that you knew you were going to need care when you did this, it can overturn your actions. This doesn’t mean you should give away your house to your children just in case you might need care. 2. Lifetime gifts to children. In theory you can give everything to your children before you die or go into care but there are some real risks. If your children own part or all of your house and they happen to die before you, unless their will leaves the house to you, you may have to sell! Similarly if a married child gets divorced, the house will be part of their assets for the divorce settlement and again, you might have to sell.

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The streets of Hove not paved with gold... Standing on the junction of Sackville Road and Hove Street, breathing in the car fumes and listening to the sound of traffic, it is hard to imagine that this thoroughfare started off as a track for driving cattle along (called Hove Drove), connecting the ancient village of Hove to the Downs. This road has borne witness to many events over the centuries – caravans of smugglers’ horses laden with contraband heading for their hideouts; militia men and clip-clopping cavalry horses preparing to defend these shores from Napoleonic invasion; fleets of ambulances during the Great War bringing wounded soldiers to one of the three military hospitals in West Hove and Poets’ Corner; renowned poets out for a stroll; Hollywood stars; and future kings of England wandering down to the beach, towel under arm, for a swim. Even the last century has seen a huge change - a traffic census in August 1911 recorded a total of 1,529 vehicles (634 horse-drawn vehicles, 70 motor cars, 215 hand-barrows and 600 bicycles, as well as 4,570 pedestrians). The Victorian and Edwardian eras were those of horsedrawn traffic and that was reflected in the road surfaces used - the streets of Hove were paved with a variety of materials over the years: granite macadam, quartzite stone; flint and wood. Wood was a popular option, as stone caused a terrible din from iron horseshoes and carriage wheels. On the downside, it absorbed the horse manure and urine and, on hot days, the stench could be noxious. George Street, Church Road and Western Road were all paved with wood at one time or other. Macadam roads also tended to be insanitary for the same reasons, causing contaminated mud and wind-blown dust. In dry weather,

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We try and ensure the listings are correct BUT please check with the organisers of activities when attending for the first time. Some classes are term-time only.

Monday

Pilates 9.30am-12.30pm Hove Methodist Church 07970 047799 helsdouglas@hotmail.com Hove Earlybird Beach Walkers Meet in front of King Alfred car park, Free; 7.15am-8.05am www.meetup.com/HoveWeekly-Beach-Walks Monday Guild Fellowship and friendship 2.30pm, Hove Methodist Church Beavers 4.30-6.30pm, Hove Methodist Church, enquiries@6thhove. org.uk Holistic Yoga 6-7.45pm The Snug, Stoneham Park Neela on 07796 562494 or info@yogashanta.com Pilates Mat Classes Beginners Plus: 6.30pm-7.25pm Int/Adv: 7.30pm-8.25pm Masons Yard, Westbourne Street, 07973 719363 claire@hovepilates.com 5th Hove Guides 7pm-9pm, Hove Methodist Church, 5thhoveguides@gmail.com Brighton Theatre of the Air Radio Drama Meetup group 8pm, Goldstone Ex Service Club, 20 Shirley Street btota.co.uk; 07818 118062 Starts Monday 9th September Warrior Mind Meditation and Study Learn the mindset of Japan’s Samurai warriors (not Zen); Six-week course, 7pm 07719 510749 Shinobl1957@gmail.com

Tuesday

Pilates Mat Classes Gentle Beginners: 9.45-10.40am Beginners: 10.45-11.40am Beginners: 6-6.55pm Beginners Plus: 11.45am-12.40pm Masons Yard, Westbourne Street, 07973 719363 claire@hovepilates.com

Badaboum! French music playgroup Drop-in; £5; term-time only 9.30-10.30am, The Snug 07917 282679 badaboum@talktalk.net Get Active for Older Adults Age 50+; 10.30am; £5; St Barnabas Church Contact suzy.hawker@ntlworld. com, 01273 726507 to reserve a place Food & Friendship Lunch Club 12.30pm; £4 Hove Methodist Church 01273 324600 (HMC Office) Singing for Pleasure 2pm, Hove Methodist Church Contact: Corinne 01273 565130 Singingforpleasure@hotmail. co.uk

Quiz Actually Very popular weekly quiz 8-10.30pm, The George Payne, 18 Payne Avenue, Call 01273 329563 or email info@thegeorgepayne.co.uk to book

Wednesday

Hove Earlybird Beach Walkers Meet in front of King Alfred car park, Free; 7.15am-8.05am www.meetup.com/HoveWeekly-Beach-Walks Little Pickles Music for parents & toddlers 10-11am, Hove Methodist Church David Taggart: 07758 008625 www.littlepicklemusic.co.uk Jumping Beans Preschool children 10-11.30am, Holy Cross Church 01273 230899 Music with Mike 1.15-1.45pm & 2-2.30pm The Snug, Stoneham Park musicwithmike.co.uk

Young Actors Group Ages 5-7; 4pm-5pm Hove Methodist Church info@theyoungactorsgroup.com

Off The Blocks – Christian Club Primary school age 3.45-5pm, Holy Cross Church 01273 230899

Hatha Yoga with Isabelle 5.30-6.30pm, The Snug, Stoneham Park Contact Isabelle 07492 448044

Rainbows 4pm-5pm Hove Methodist Church 01273 324600 (HMC Office)

Yoga for All with Charlie Nash 6 week block £55 No drop ins; please contact to find out next course date info@mindfulboyyoga.co.uk

Sama Karate 5-7pm Hove Methodist Church samtsama@gmail.com

Brighton & Hove Camera Club 7-9.30pm, Hove Methodist Church, 01273 324600 Hove Zen & Mindfulness Sangha Soto Zen group: sitting, walking, chanting 7.30-9pm, Hove Methodist Church, Dheeresh: 07758 574567 Antenatal classes 6.45pm, Holy Cross Church To pre-book call 07494 002577 or visit www.babies.uk.com Ninjutsu and Jujutsu Traditional Japanese martial arts, 8-9.30pm; 16+ 07719 510749 shinobi1957@gmail.com 3rd Tuesday of the month Hove WI, 10am to 12 noon Hove Methodist Church

Pilates Contigo 6.15-7.15pm, The Snug 07875 634801 or pilates@contigo.org.uk Holistic Yoga 7.30-8.45pm, The Snug 07796 562494 or info@yogashanta.com

Starts Wednesday 11th September Martial Arts An introduction into the martial arts of the samurai and ninja of old Japan, traditional arts for the beginner, 16+, 7.30pm 07719 510749 Shinobi1957@gmail.com 11th, 18th & 25th September Night Howl Informal drop-in evening choir, no experience needed; babes in arms welcome; £5 drop-in, £4 pre-book, 7.30-9pm, The Poets, 33 Montgomery Street Email info@howl.org.uk or call 07960 245564 for more information

Thursday

Hola! Pre-school Spanish class 9.30-10.15am The Snug, Stoneham Park Contact Maria Cortell cortellmaria4@gmail.com Pilates with Emily Gentle Pilates 9.45-10.45am Tree of Life Centre To book: 07709 357622 or www.pilateswithemily.co.uk Little Pickles Music for parents & toddlers 10-11am, Hove Methodist Church David: 07758 008625 www.littlepicklemusic.co.uk Pilates Mat Classes Beginners: 11-11.55am Intermediate: 10-10.55am Masons Yard, Westbourne Street, 07973 719363 claire@hovepilates.com Body Control Pilates 11am-12 noon, The Snug rachelnessmartin@gmail.com

General Level Pilates 6-7pm Tree of Life Centre Portland Road Contact Emily to book: 07709 357622 www.pilateswithemily.co.uk

Beginners Pilates 11am-12 noon Tree of Life Centre Portland Road Contact Emily to book: 07709 357622 www.pilateswithemily.co.uk

Yoga 7.30-8.30pm Hove Methodist Church DoYourOMThing@outlook.com

Food & Friendship Lunch Club For people with learning disabilities and over-50s (term-time only), 12.30pm, Hove Methodist Church cookingcaroline@outlook.com

Pilates Mat Classes Beginners: 9.45-10.40am and 6.45-7.40pm Masons Yard, Westbourne Street, 07973 719363 claire@hovepilates.com

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Recorder Group University of the Third Age 2-4pm, Hove Methodist Church www.brightonandhoveu3a.org

25 Physiotone Pilates Mum and Baby: 12-12.55pm and 1-1.55pm The Snug, Stoneham Park Emma Bradley: Physiotone@gmail.com 07545 445656 Social Club Quizzes, games, friendly banter and refreshments 4.30-6.30pm Vallance Centre, Conway Court Speech & Drama Class with LAMDA Preparation 5-8 years 4-5pm (term-time), The Snug jude@speakingworks.co.uk 07900 301375 Slimming World 5-8.30pm, Hove Methodist Church Contact Sarah-Jane 01903 530645 Pilates with Emily 6.15pm Improver Pilates 7.30pm Intermediate Pilates Hove Methodist Church info@pilateswithemily.co.uk or 07709 357622

Friday

Hove Earlybird Beach Walkers Meet in front of King Alfred car park Free for all 7.15am-8.05am www.meetup.com/HoveWeekly-Beach-Walks Slimming World 9.30-11.30am Hove Methodist Church Sarah-Jane: 01903 530645 Friday Support Group Drop-in tea and chat for people with isolation or bereavement issues, 10-11.30am Hove Methodist Church Howl Child-friendly choir 10.30-11.30am (term-time only), Central United Reformed Church, Blatchington Road www.howl.org.uk Tamar: 07960 245564 Polka Tots Parents & Toddlers 2pm; 0-5 years Hove Methodist Church

Wind-down Hatha Yoga 8-9pm, The Snug Contact Anya Patterson on 07725 162831 or email anyalily@hotmail.com

General Level Pilates 12.15pm, Tree of Life Centre Portland Road Contact Emily: 07709 357622 www.pilateswithemily.co.uk

Ninjutsu and Jujutsu Traditional Japanese martial arts 8-9.30pm; 16+, 07719 510749 shinobi1957@gmail.com

IT Group for Older People Drop in; 2pm-4pm Vallance Centre, Conway Court Sackville Road, 07934 351867

Open Mic With regular featured performers; open to all and performers get £5 off any main meal and a free bottle of beer, 8.30–10.30pm, The George Payne Visit www.facebook.com/ thegeorgepayneopenmic/ to message host or call 01273 329563, for more information 19th September Relationships Goals 2.0 A regular event with a relationship therapist on how to have a great relationship and a happy family life. This month’s is on Curiosity and the session consists of a talk followed by an activity. Come alone, with your partner or a friend; 8–10pm, The Poets, 33 Montgomery Street Go to www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ relationship-goals-20-curiositytickets-64793104921 to book tickets or call 07428 396671 for more information

Vital Danza Dance for health and happiness 8.15-9.45pm; £10 The Float Spa, Third Avenue www.helenthatcher.com 27th September Comedy @ The Poets Michael Mooney hosts TWO fantastic circuit headliners featuring BOTH the fabulously surreal CHEEKITIKA and extraordinary Everyman MIKE COX, PLUS two exciting, up-andcoming local talents – JOSHUA MAYS and JAMES DALIELEWSKI, all for only £8, 8.30–10.30pm, The Poets, 33 Montgomery Street, Visit www.facebook.com/ events/2568452396499110/ for ticket link or call 01273 271212 for more information

Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd September Japanese Weekender @ The Poets Celebrating the start of the Rugby World Cup 2019, with Japanese drinks and food specials, All day, The Poets, 33 Montgomery Street Call 01273 271212 or email info@thepoets.co.uk to book

Saturday

Pilates Mat Classes Beginners: 9-9.55am High Intensity Power Pilates: 10-10.50am Masons Yard, Westbourne Street, 07973 719363 claire@hovepilates.com YogaFrogs with Charlie Nash Age 5 - 11yrs 10am - 11am 7 week term £49 (term time only) No drop-ins; booking essential info@yogafrogs.co.uk Gentle Exercise Class for older or unfit people, followed by tea and a chat 4.30-6.30pm Hove Methodist Church 2nd Saturday of the month Councillors’ Surgery for Wish Ward 11am-12 noon The Snug, Stoneham Park 7th September LagoonFest 11am-4pm, Hove Lagoon 14th September Connecting Characters A workshop with Ed Hogan Open to all; £3 non-members; 11am-1pm, Wolseley Room, Hove Library thehatcherywritersgroup. wordpress.com or hatchery.writers@gmail.com

21st September Musical Bingo Bingo with music instead of numbers and prizes to be won! 9-10.30pm, The George Payne Call 01273 329563 or email info@thegeorgepayne.co.uk to book your table 21st September Launch of Sports Quiz @ The Poets New monthly quiz focused around sport, especially themed to our Japanese Weekender! 8pm – 10pm, The Poets, 33 Montgomery Street Call 01273 271212 or email info@thepoets.co.uk to book your table 28th September Hidden Hove: the ancient village through the ages A Hove Actually Walking Tour This guided historical tour starts at Marrocco’s café (BN3 2WA) & ends at St Andrew’s Church (BN3 2AD) 10.30am-12.30pm; £10 (£8) For more information or to book a place: Email hoveactuallywalks@ gmail.com or visit www.facebook.com/ hoveactuallywalkingtours/

Sunday

1st September Hidden Hove: the ancient village through the ages A Hove Actually Walking Tour This guided historical tour starts at Marrocco’s café (BN3 2WA) & ends at St Andrew’s Church (BN3 2AD) 10.30am-12.30pm; £10 (£8) For more information or to book a place: Email hoveactuallywalks@ gmail.com or visit www.facebook.com/ hoveactuallywalkingtours/

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