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Welcome to the May edition of your local publication! So once more the Brighton Festival is here. We hope you enjoy it and find lots of interesting things to do. There is almost too much to choose from, so the best policy is don’t try too hard…just decide on something and go – otherwise the whole month can pass you by in a flash.
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I have found it is usually the event that you aren’t too bothered about attending that turns out to be the best one, and waiting for the one that sounds amazing can often be disappointing!
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So there you go, whether you wanted it or not, there is my festival advice! We do have other things in the magazine this month, so stick the kettle on and have a read!
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Have a great festival and good luck to any residents either performing or exhibiting!
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This is an Edward Fox’s photograph of 1863. This leafy lane is now North Drive
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Book now for our fantastic spring half term play scheme May 27th to 30th Summers coming and the flowers and vegetables are coming up in our lovely community garden! Our spring half term play scheme is packed with fun and games, mainly taking place in the garden and Tarner Park. There will be a wide variety of physical activities, games and quizzes, cooking, gardening, arts and crafts, music, performances and a beautiful bouquet of other fun stuff!! The Tarner Community Project offers a vibrant range of after school clubs and holiday play schemes for children aged 4-11 years. With OFSTED outstanding accreditation, the children benefit from a wide range of activities and the wonderful outside space of Tarner Park, where the project is based.
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What is your name and where in Queen’s Park do you live? I’m Edi Mandala. I consider myself a Brightonian, having brought up children here. I live near our beloved Pepper Pot. How long have you lived in the area? I have lived on Queen’s Park Road for 14 years; before that, Kemp Town (2 years), Fiveways (2 years) and Preston Park (10 years). What do you most like about living in Queen’s Park? I enjoy the benefit of vistas, living on a hill; the weather is more impactful: sea mists roll in, but when the sun is high it looks like St Moritz. It’s comforting knowing that we are 10 minutes from the town, the Downs and the sea.
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Historical aspects fascinate me, such as the demolished railway and recent excavations up on Whitehawk Hill that showed evidence of early settlers coming from North Africa. What would you most like to see improved in the area? I hope that the current social climate encourages us to develop a huge potential for more ‘community skills/ sharing’ in all forms. A mosaic mural depicting our local area might bolster the neighbourhood... We notice that you do community development projects as well as doing mosaic portraiture and installations. How did you find yourself doing that? Through my work as an art therapist, I have come to believe that ‘living is an art form’, because we simply couldn’t solve any problems without creativity.
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i Mandala I have always excelled at portraiture/making beautiful pictures for people, but mosaic design adds a functional element that has enduring practical uses. There seems to be a pervasive modernist belief that ideal ‘perfect environments’ are places that show no evidence of personality, which I feel dehumanises, so I like to be involved in working on projects that inspire people, reflect their tastes and reinforce their sense of belonging – that’s how I ended up running workshops, installing wet rooms, kitchen splashbacks, working with landscape gardeners, as well as doing portraiture/commissions. What is the most enjoyable part of your job? I come from a diverse background, so enjoy meeting people from all walks of life - anything from solving décor problems, making gifts for loved ones or sharing the artmaking process - the pleasure comes from learning. How could someone see more of your work? Following a sabbatical in Venice, I currently display ‘Romanesque’ techniques at the JAG Gallery on Madeira Drive on Brighton seafront. What is your greatest claim to fame? I have performed as a singer with a number of famous vocalists that I admire over the years. But as an artist I am satisfied with the reward of transforming domestic and working environments that reflect the aspirations of people living inside them. This is happening right now, up and down the country, and in some other countries too.
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Musical Bumps may not be the biggest early childhood business out there, but we strive to be the best. So what is it that makes us stand out from the crowd? Real music – our repertoire is chosen to enable children to learn. The songs and games we use all have a purpose; many support the steady pulse, some will prepare the way for language development, others will help children to develop key social skills, or musical skills. Nothing happens by accident! Our teachers are all trained to deliver real music - with specially commissioned backing tracks for our dances, shake-alongs and just a few hand-picked songs, there’s no singing along to pre-recorded songs at Musical Bumps! Real education – All our teachers are carefully trained by recognised experts in the field of music and of early childhood education. We like to keep right up to date – thus ensuring that Musical Bumps fully supports the EYFS curriculum. Real fun – We know children learn best through play – our classes are playful and engaging. We have enough percussion and puppets for everyone to use,
as well as colourful resources to support circle games and dances. Many of our children who attend would like every day to be a “Musical Bumps day”. But don’t just take my word for it – come along and see for yourself! Whether you’re keen to bring your child to one of our classes, joining our team of teachers, or planning on inviting us to work at your nursery, why not get in touch today? Musical Bumps have classes in Lancing, Brighton and now at The Hanover Community Centre, 33 Southover Street, BN2 9UD. Contact Belinda McBride for more information. 07582 256957 belinda.mcbride@musicalbumps.com www.musicalbumps.com
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Friends of Queens Park w ‘The buzz of a community passionate about its park.’ The Future of Queens Park workshops in St Lukes Church Hall Saturday 29th March 2014
Anticipating the council consultation about the Future of the Park this Summer, the Friends of Queens • Cushions, Park organised an afternoon of workshops. Bolsters and Close to a hundred of the Queens Park Community came to look and express their opinions. bedspreads Everyone had the opportunity to talk to the Land• Loose covers scape Architect appointed to the project and the • Free estimation project team leader. and advice An exhibition showed the landscape architects sketch plans of issues already identified and a first stab at some possible solutions. The space was animated by the buzz of a community Call Lora passionate about its its park. A second exhibition of photographs showed how the 07728 509 409 park looked in its first ten years. www.loratarbet.com The aim was to help us to get closer to the original loratarbet@yahoo.com vision and design of the park. It also enabled us to see how the park had changed. The addition of sports facilities such as bowling The Royal Pavilion is our City’s greens (1909), tennis courts (1914) and children’s playground (1914) were the most obvious additions. greatest treasure. The losses included: railings, trees (storm of 1987) But did you know that you could become a 18/07/2012annually 14:18:33 planted flower beds, some areas of shrubmember and visit for FREE all year round! bery converted to lawn and the filling in of the stream which fed the cascade from the top of the park Membership offers great benefits: (1930s) FREE entry to the Royal Pavilion & Preston Manor In 1994 Queens Park was given Grade Two status on FREE entry to exhibitions at Brighton Museum the ‘English Heritage Register of Historic Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest.’ Invitations to Private Views, Exclusive Events 20% discount in our shops throughout November & This ensures that it enjoys a measure of protection December from inappropriate development and that alterations Discounts on events & the Royal Pavilion Ice Rink have to be approved by the Garden History Society. Accompanying children and grandchildren go free! The staffing here was lavish by todays standards The two full time Park Policemen patrolled the park by Prices start at £23 (concessions available) day and locked it up at night (there were railings and gates) Call Abigail on 01273 292789 for more information. Currently the park is policed largely on trust with Membership is a great way to support the Royal our Park Ranger’s four days a week divided between Pavilion, helping to Queen’s Park and Benfield Hill Nature Reserve conserve and protect (although our community police officers also keep an our City’s unique eye on things) cultural heritage. The five full time gardeners (one is out of shot) Registered charity No. 275242 meant there was sufficient staff hours to plant and tend the tidy flower beds behind them as well as the aquatic planting in the stream in the foreground. To advertise e-mail info@queensparkliving.co.uk or call 01273 551021
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The Walmer Castle Review by Anne-Marie Krolick Walking into the Walmer Castle was like stepping into a good friend’s living room. With all the clientele being greeted with a bright hello, whether it was from the staff or the other regulars, everyone seemed right at home. By 5.30pm on this lovely spring evening, the pub was already buzzing with people obviously attracted by the Tuesday night ‘2 for 1 meal deal’, so, as the children settled down to do battle with a brilliant Star Wars chess set (every pub should have one!) the grown-ups bravely faced up to the challenge of the Specials Board! With an extensive menu of homemade food featuring locally sourced meat and fish, the choice is almost overwhelming, but in the end we both opted for a home-baked pie: mine, a vegetarian version with wild mushroom and asparagus, whilst my partner couldn’t resist the steak and chorizo. As we waited for our meals to arrive, we couldn’t help notice the other diners’ dinners as they emerged from the kitchen: hearty looking steaks and towering
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burgers, brightly coloured fresh salads with golden fried new potatoes topped with a whole crispy fried rainbow trout. Regret for our choice fleetingly flashed across our minds! But we needn’t have worried - as soon as our platters arrived, all comparisons ceased as we set to our amazing-looking fare. The pies were encased in a crispy golden pastry, firm to the bite, but then crumbled and melted in the mouth, the contents packed with hearty chunks of rich wild mushroom and fresh al dente asparagus, bound together in a delicious creamy sauce. The steak and chorizo was flavourful, sweet and tender. Although the meals we chose were part of the special 2 for 1, there was absolutely no skimping on the quantities, with generous portions of veg and enough mustardmash potatoes to recreate any mountain range of your choice, topped with a golden fluffy yorkie and doused in a lake of rich, dark gravy. In spite of being full to breaking point, somehow we managed to find a tiny space for desserts! Whilst our little one tucked into a knickerbocker glory the size of his head, we shared a tasting platter of puddings which included a dreamy crème brûlée, moist chocolate gateaux, ice cream, fresh fruit and a mound of super-sticky-sweet chocolate deliciousness! All in all, the Walmer Castle offers incredible value for money without compromising on taste and quality, with different deals every night of the week and a roast which is served right up until 9pm on Sundays. This pub is a great option whether you are looking for somewhere for a special celebratory night out, or just fancy a bit of a mid-week treat.
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