West Hove Directory January 2019

WEST HOVE January 2019 ISSUE 89

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HAPPY NEW YEAR WEST HOVE!!

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HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL WEST HOVE RESIDENTS! We hope you had a lovely Christmas. The years seem to go by so quickly and January is here again with many of us making New Year’s resolutions.

If your resolution is to do more exercise or eat more healthily, Nathalie Sansonetti has some tips for you in her regular article. If your resolution is to use less plastic, see our article on Harriet’s of Hove, a new plastic-free shop in Blatchington Road.

We also have news of a great new scheme called Table Talk to get people talking at cafés, which is being supported in West Hove by Drury, Blend Coffee Co, Buondi Café and Troy Coffee.

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Contents...

Page 5 West Hove Person – Ray O’Neill Page 7 Old Photo Page 9 ICY Times In West Hove Page 11 Pinks Hair & Beauty Page 13 Table Talk Brighton Page 15 Where in West Hove? and Councillor Details Page 17 Why See a Financial Adviser?

Page 19 Campaign Against Portland Road Development Page 23 News from the West Hove Forum Page 26 What’s On In West Hove…

Page 29 New Year - New You Page 33 Friends of Stoneham Park Page 33 Callaways Make It 10 in a Row Page 35 Plastic-Free Shopping at Harriet’s of Hove Page 37 Elaine Evans Archaeology Gallery Page 37 Martlets Zumbathon® Page 39 Know Before You Go….

Page 41 Hove Lagoon Water Pump Back In Action

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We take complaints you make about our advertisers seriously. We have the following policy on this: First complaint about an advertiser is logged here in our offices, if we receive another complaint we write to the advertiser concerned and notify them we have had two complaints and if we receive another complaint we will no longer accept their adverts. If and when a third complaint arrives we will verify that all complaints received were genuine and inform the advertiser that we will no longer be promoting their business and inform them why.

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Meet a local resident who’s been a postman for 40 years...

WEST HOVE PERSON – RAY O’NEILL Ray O’Neill lives in Wish Road and is the longest-serving full-time delivery postman in Hove, having recently completed 40 years of service. He is also the stepfather of Wish Ward councillor Robert Nemeth.

How long have you lived in West Hove?

We moved here in 2007 from London.

I joined the Post Office when I was 19 after coming over from Northern Ireland in 1978. When I joined Royal Mail I worked in the City of London in the King Edward buildings.

Underneath the King Edward building was the old post office railway system which ran from East to West London taking mail across the city under the ground. This railway is now defunct but has been turned into a tourist attraction with the post office museum based at Mount Pleasant.

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Why did you move to the area?

Both my wife and I have family here so we decided to move nearer to them. We also wanted to live closer to the sea.

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Has your job become any easier or more difficult over the years?

It has become more difficult over the years due to the sheer volume of work that we now deliver. There’s more parcels and packages and less letters and postcards. In the early days we would carry our delivery in a mail bag; now we push a large trolley. With all this has come new technology which we use to scan and track items. There is also more competition and pressure to get the job done quickly. There’s not much time to stop and chat but I always like to pass the time of day with my customers.

For some people who are housebound it may be the only social interaction of the day.

Are there any perks to being one of the longest-serving postmen?

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Seniority only plays a part when picking deliveries when we have a revision which we do from time to time. Most of the rounds are now measured out so are fairly equal in time and distance. I recently got my long time service award which I was proud to receive.

What do you like to do when you’re not working?

I walk over 30,000 steps a day on my round so I do like my sleep! However, I still like to keep fit by running with my running club ActiveRun. Our four grandchildren keep us pretty busy; we love taking them down to the seafront to play in the Lagoon park and the beach. We’re lucky to live in such a vibrant area with always something going on.

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WEST HOVE BEACH This is another photo taken from the family album of Geoff Pike.

It shows his grandmother (left), Kathleen Daniel, aged 17, with a friend (Barbara) in June 1914, a month before the outbreak of World War One. In the background are “mixed� bathing machines, which looked like beach huts on wheels and could be hired. Bathers would get in at the top of the beach, change out of their normal clothes as a horse pulled them towards the sea, then step directly into the water from the front of the machine.

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Local history from West Hove resident Rachel Bridgeman...

ICY TIMES IN WEST HOVE “Hokey-pokey, penny a lump, Hokey-pokey, sweet and cold; For a penny, new or old” The “hokey pokey man”peddling ice cream from his handcart was a common sight in Hove from the 1880s.

Invariably Italians fleeing poverty, it is said that the name came from their cry of “Gelati! Ochepoco!” (“Ice cream.

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Children and adults alike clamoured for this cheap treat. Made in the slums, served in a shallow bowl, the hawkers sold a “lick” or “penny wipe”. No spoon provided; lick out the dish, hand it back for a wipe before it’s passed to the next customer. Unsurprisingly, the lack of hygiene meant this simple pleasure could prove dangerous – spreading diphtheria, diarrhoea and enteric fever. In 1901, Brighton imposed fines on street vendors selling contaminated ice cream. But without ice, there could be no ice cream.

This photo from 1906 shows the railway line near Olive Road, with the ice factory chimney on Portland Road and St Leonard’s Church in the distance; photo © the Regency Society’s James Gray Collection

To learn more about the history of West Hove, come on a guided walking tour led by a local historian.

Hove Actually Walking Tours are fun, informative, informal and best suited to the incurably curious.

In the 18th century, ice was a rare commodity gathered from Whether it’s your first visit or you have lived here your whole life, the tours are a great way to discover and freezing ponds or lakes locally and stored in ice houses experience the area. the ones in the Royal Pavilion gardens enabled the Prince Regent to feast on his favourite ice cream at whim.

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During the 19 century, ice was brought by sailing ships from Norway to Aldrington Basin and stored Includes NEW tours: Hidden Hove - the ancient village underground in huge ice-wells nearby. through the ages; Cliftonville - a Victorian Gem; and A Increased demand and new innovation led to mechanical Country of Two Nations - service, struggle and salvation in Poets Corner. The popular “Poets Corner 1914-18: ice machines. From 1879, ice was manufactured locally The War is Over” and “Soldiers, Saints, Celebrities and by the Kent and Sussex Pure Ice Company on Portland Saxons“ tours will be repeated.

Road (on the site of the Portland Road Trading Estate) which advertised “Pure Ice Made from Celebrated Rachel Bridgeman - local historian and tour guide Goldstone Water, Fresh every Day from the Factory”.

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Local business feature...

PINKS HAIR & BEAUTY...

Pinks Hair and Beauty is a luxurious modern hair and beauty salon set in Blatchington Road, Hove. Formally Tai Hair and Beauty, Pinks have been providing high quality hairdressing and beauty services since April last year.

However, the story didn’t start there. Pinks owners Alison and Donna have been successfully running Pinks Hair in Henfield for the last six years. Wanting a new challenge, Pinks Hair and Beauty in Hove was the perfect opportunity.

The salon and beauty rooms provide beautiful surroundings that include massage chairs at the back wash. Not only is a fantastic service on offer, Pinks is a L’Oréal Professional Salon using their colour and styling range. As well as a GHD stockist, Pinks is also 11 a Dermalogica Beauty Salon offering advice on skin care.

Alongside the usual services, Pinks now offer Kera Straight blow-dries, lash extensions and organic spray tanning.

So next time you’re on Blatchington Road come in and meet the team at Pinks Hair and Beauty and see what’s on offer!! Did we mention all the staff are barista trained….

To find out more, visit www.pinkshair.co.uk or phone 01273 202073.

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A great new project from One Church Brighton to get people talking...

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TABLE TALK BRIGHTON...

TABLE TALK has been launched. The mission is to make Brighton even more friendly by offering opportunities to talk to new people.

The simple idea is that cafés have an assigned table, marked with a TABLE TALK BRIGHTON stand, where people sit if they’re happy to talk to other customers.

It’s for everyone, alone, with a friend, child or carer. We want people to TAKE TIME TO TALK. TABLE TALK has been supported enthusiastically by people of all ages and by the leader of Brighton & Hove City Council. Already participating are cafés in different areas of the city, including independents, cafés within stores, Starbucks, the two main hospital cafés and 13 community cafés.

The idea developed when sadly there were accounts of people going for days without speaking to anyone.

We want an assigned table to become the norm in city cafés for everyone to enjoy. Some cafés will offer TABLE TALK all the time whilst others on a specific day or time.

Details are on the website www.tabletalkbrighton.org or Facebook.com/tabletalkbrighton.

Why not give this a try as the new year starts?

We’d love to hear of your experiences - email: tabletalk@onechurchbrighton.org

You can find Table Talk tables locally at: Blend Coffee Co, 32 Station Road (Mon-Sat 9am-4pm); Buondi Café, 18C Station Road (Mon-Sat 8.30-5pm; Sunday 9am4pm); Drury, Richardson Road (Mon-Fri, 9.30-11.30am); Café Domenica, Hove Library (Mon-Sat, 10am-4.30pm); and Troy Coffee, 81 Portland Road (Mon-Sat 8am-5pm; Sun 9am-4pm).

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Recycle your Christmas tree for charity...

CHRISTMAS TREE COLLECTION What will you do with your dead Christmas tree in January? Why not let Hove Soiree Rotary Club collect and recycle it for you on Sunday January 6th 2019 from 11am onwards, from any street within the West Hove Directory area. All we ask for is a minimum donation of £3.00, which will only be used for local charities. Please leave your tree outside, together with your donation in a sealed envelope attached to the tree. To prebook a collection, send an email to trees@hove-soiree.co.uk with the subject ‘Xmas Trees 2019’, and your name and address.

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Where in West Hove were these photos taken?

WHERE IN WEST HOVE?

Answers for last month’s pictures: 1. Weather vane on the corner of Portland Villas and New Church Road 2. Ship emblem above the entrance to The Ginger Pig in Hove Street, formerly the Ship Inn 3. Hove Junior School, Portland Road

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COUNCILLORS FOR WISH AND WESTBOURNE The Conservative councillors for Wish ward, Garry Peltzer Dunn and Robert Nemeth, hold an advice surgery on Saturday 12th January (the second Saturday in the month) as follows: 9am-10am:

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10am-11am:

Sanders House, Ingram Crescent

11am-12 noon: The Hive café, Stoneham Park No appointments are required and if anyone is unable to get to the surgery venues the councillors are very happy to visit your home.

You can also email them at garry.peltzerdunn@brighton-hove.gov.uk or robert.nemeth@brighton-hove.gov.uk.

The Westbourne councillors hold a surgery on Friday 11th January (the second Friday of each month) at Hove Museum: 4pm-5pm:

Cllr Tom Bewick (Labour)

5pm-6pm:

Cllr Denise Cobb (Conservative)

You can also email them at: tom.bewick@brighton-hove. gov.uk or denise.cobb@brighton-hove.gov.uk.

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The first in a series of articles from local financial adviser David Lewis...

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WHY SEE A FINANCIAL ADVISER? No one knows your needs, circumstances and preferences better than you. All the information you need to make a reasonably informed decision about investments, pensions or mortgages is on the internet so why do you need to talk to a Financial Adviser?

Simply put, because it’s much easier for them to get to know you than it is for you to get to know the investment, pension and mortgage markets as thoroughly as they do.

So Much Choice Having so many options for saving or borrowing makes them more accessible to everyone but it does mean the variety of options is mind boggling. Most people know investments always carry a degree of risk but knowing how much is too much or how best to manage risk isn’t so simple. A good Financial Adviser can explain all this and give you a few straightforward choices based on their understanding of your needs.

So Little Time Of course you could research all your mortgage, pension or investment options yourself and gain some understanding of what is available, what the risks are and which would suit you but who has the time these days? The level of research required to make sure you understand the whole market and aren’t missing out on

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CAMPAIGN AGAINST PORTLAND ROAD DEVELOPMENT A protest group has been established to challenge a proposed six-floor, 91 dwelling tower at the junction of Portland Road and Olive Road.

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Following a public meeting facilitated by Robert and Garry, our two Wish Ward councillors, a group of concerned residents have now established a campaign against the proposed development. The campaign named STOP - Stop Tower at Olive road Portland road - has the simple objective to prevent the tower development going ahead.

The key concerns are the scale, overbearing nature and compatibility with the local area, the increased traffic, congestion, pollution, the additional drain on local resources and the precedent it will establish.

For those wishing to review and comment on the current plans (ref BH2018/01622) they can be found on the council website where there are currently 83 objections logged.

The campaign will start in earnest in January with the group raising awareness and seeking support from the local community. A petition will be launched within Wish Ward where we will be asking for your support, as well as an online petition that will target users outside of the area.

Both will be handed in to the council planning committee.

We appreciate that given the strong feelings raised at the public meeting others will want to be involved so everyone is very welcome to join the group so we can all help to protect our community.

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Update from your Local Action Team...

NEWS FROM THE WEST HOVE FORUM Public Meeting on Seafront Strategy: In March this year, a new Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is to be introduced on new building developments, to replace Section 106 Developer Contributions. 15% of this levy will be a neighbourhood portion and the designated neighbourhood forum will work with the council to decide how it should be spent.

The West Hove Forum has therefore set up a West Hove Seafront Action Group of stakeholders to speak on behalf of the local community and to produce a framework to identify priorities for improvements to the West Hove seafront. The group comprises representatives of local community groups in the seafront area, such as the Friends of Hove Lagoon and the Hove Seafront Residents’ Association, as well as other stakeholders such as the bowling, tennis and croquet clubs, local businesses such as The Venue and local councillors.

The group proposes to hold a public meeting on Wednesday 30th January at 7.15pm at The Venue Beach Bar (Western Esplanade, BN3 4FA) to present its proposals to local residents, club members and businesses.

Healthy Neighbourhood Fund Grants: Grants from the 2018 fund have been awarded to: the Friends of Davis Park for a planting project; the Friends of Stoneham Park to set up a community gardening group; the Secret Garden Group to encourage more children into the garden; Stoneham Bakehouse to continue their Bread Shed baking group for older people; the Vallance Community Centre to continue their cookery group for isolated older people; and Say Aphasia to pay for an outing for members of their group, many of whom are isolated and have difficulty communicating following a stroke.

Field Officers: The council has appointed a new team of Field Officers who act as trouble-shooters to deliver

The council’s new Field Officer team effective enforcement across a number of council services, including environmental health, housing, planning enforcement, community safety, seafront services and parks. They work between 12 noon and 8pm seven days a week, allowing them to visit residents at home to discuss complaints and identify quick solutions. One of the duties the team have taken over is a new weekend out-of-hours noise nuisance service – call 01273 293541 or email outofhoursnoise@brightonhove.gov.uk, from 5pm on a Friday through to 9am on Monday morning.

The next West Hove Forum meeting will be at 7pm on Tuesday 29 January at Lawrence Art Studio, 14-16 Kingsthorpe Road. Our guest speaker will be Rachel Chasseaud, Assistant Director City Environment.

If you would like to attend on behalf of a group or business, please email westhoveforum@gmail.com.

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News from Martlets hospice…

SNAILSPACE AUCTION RAISES FUNDS FOR MARTLETS Over 300 people gathered at Brighton’s iconic Metropole Hotel to see all 50 unique Snailspace sculptures go under the hammer and slide away to their forever homes. © Vervate Photography

Amongst the guests were Snailspace sponsors, artists and volunteers, alongside some of Brighton’s well-known faces and dignitaries. In all, £230,000 was bid at the Snailspace auction from guests in the room as well as online bidders. The profits from this income (after expenses and royalties) will go to Martlets and support their ongoing fundraising for life changing care for terminally ill people in Brighton and Hove.

Danni Smith’s beautiful snail depicting bee-friendly flowers, ‘To Everything There is a Season’ sold for highest amount at £12,800. Fiona Blair’s ‘Hokusai’ sold for £12,000, Natalie Guy’s ‘Disco Snail’ went for £10,300 and Fatboy’s ‘Fast Forward The Mixtape Snail’ sold for £7,000.

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Speaking about the Snailspace auction, Imelda Glackin, CEO of Martlets, said: “We are delighted with how much has been raised by auction, especially in these difficult economic times. Our giant gastropods have generated significant awareness of the work that Martlets does for families every day in this city and this campaign has been about so much more than just the money raised at this stage. Our #BeMoreSnail campaign, featuring our beautifully painted snails, has been a constant reminder to take a moment and enjoy the time we have with the people we share our lives with. As well as giving something back to our city, which we rely on to help fund our vital, life-changing care, it has also been a way for us to engage people, of all ages and from all walks of life, with our key philosophy of living as well as you can with whatever time you have left.

Learn about The Anatomy of your Ene “The campaign has also been a huge success in terms of to enable you to make positive change the ongoing relationships it has created with organisaallfrom aspects of your life. tions across this city, the business community to schools, youth groups and other charities. It has opened doors for us and will create many long-term relationships that we can build on for future fundraising and supporter campaigns. It is also wonderful to know that the legacy of these snails will live on and give pleasure to their buyers for years to come.”

Full details of the Snailspace event statistics and money raised will be issued in January once all elements of the campaign have been evaluated.

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WHAT’S ON IN WEST HOVE… Mondays

Hove Earlybird Beach Walkers Meet in front of King Alfred car park Free; 7.15am-8.05am www.meetup.com/HoveWeekly-Beach-Walks Playtime Imaginative play for children age 1-7 9am-10.30am 11am-12.30pm 1pm-2.30pm Hove Methodist Church www.playtimesussex.co.uk 07784 849268 office@playtimesussex.com Hove Museum Minis Fun with craft and story-telling Age 2-5; £2.50 per child; drop-in 10am-12 noon (term-time only) Hove Museum brightonmuseums.org.uk Holistic Yoga 6-7.15pm; The Snug, Stoneham Park 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

Music for Aardvarks 6 months to 5 years 10am; Glebe Villas Hall emily@uk-aardvarks.co.uk Get Active for Older Adults (age 50+) 10.30-11.30am; £5 St Barnabas Church Contact suzy.hawker@ntlworld. com 01273 726507 to reserve a place Pilates Mat Classes Gentle Beginners: 9.45-10.40am Beginners: 10.45-11.40am Beginners Plus: 11.45am-12.40pm Masons Yard, Westbourne Street 07973 719363 claire@hovepilates.com Yoga with/avec Isabelle Yoga class with French for adults Tuesday 11am-12 noon, £10 drop in Contact Isabelle on 07492 448044 www.yogawithavecisabelle.com Food & Friendship Lunch Club 12.30pm; £2 Hove Methodist Church 01273 324600 (HMC Office)

Beginners Flamenco Dance 7.30-8.30pm The Dance Station, 57 North Street, Portslade Ana: 07939 938565 www.flamencodance.co.uk

Singing for Pleasure 2pm; (Taster £3.50) Hove Methodist Church Corinne 01273 565130 Singingforpleasure@hotmail. co.uk

Brighton Theatre of the Air Radio Drama Meetup group 8pm; Goldstone Ex Service Club, 20 Shirley Street btota.co.uk / 07818 118062

Well Balanced Kids Yoga Ages 5-11; 3.45-4.30pm Term-time only The Snug, Stoneham Park info@wellbalancedkids.co.uk

7th January Portslade & West Hove Carers Afternoon Tea 2-3.30pm, The Railway Inn For more information, contact Pam on 01273 746222

Antenatal classes 6.45pm Holy Cross Church, Tamworth Road To pre-book call 07494002577 or visit www.babies.uk.com

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Wednesdays

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French music playgroup Drop-in; £5; term-time only 9.30-10.30am The Snug, Stoneham Park 07917 282679 badaboum@talktalk.net

Hove Earlybird Beach Walkers Meet in front of King Alfred car park Free; 7.15am-8.05am www.meetup.com/HoveWeekly-Beach-Walks

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Playtime Imaginative play for children age 1-7 9am-10.30am 11am-12.30pm 1pm-2.30pm 3pm-4.30pm Hove Methodist Church www.playtimesussex.co.uk 07784 849268 office@playtimesussex.com Ladies’ Exercise Class Drop in for a 30 min session between 9.30-10.30am (please arrive by 10am) United Reformed Church Hall Eire: 07928 463279 Little Pickles Music for parents & toddlers 10-11am, Hove Methodist Church David Taggart: 07758 008625 www.littlepicklemusic.co.uk Music with Mike 1.15-1.45pm & 2-2.30pm The Snug, Stoneham Park musicwithmike.co.uk General Level Pilates 6-7pm Tree of Life Centre, Portland Road Emily: 07709 357622 www.pilateswithemily.co.uk Holistic Yoga 7.30-8.45pm The Snug, Stoneham Park info@yogashanta.com Fun Cake Decorating for all 7-9pm; 49 Langdale Road Pat Ashby 01273 736722 Pilates Mat Classes Beginners: 6.45-7.40pm Masons Yard, Westbourne Street 07973 719363 claire@hovepilates.com The Creation Station Age 15 months to 5 years £7; booking essential 10.30-11.15am (term-time) The Snug, Stoneham Park jenelfverson@ thecreationstation.co.uk 07902 967709 30th January Public Meeting on Seafront Strategy 7.15pm The Venue Beach Bar Western Esplanade

Thursdays

Young Storytellers (age 2½ to 5) 9.30-10.15am, term time only The Snug, Stoneham Park Contact Jude for free trial Jude@speakingworks.co.uk 07900301375 Little Pickles Music for parents & toddlers 10-11am, Hove Methodist Church David Taggart: 07758 008625 www.littlepicklemusic.co.uk Body Control Pilates 11am-12 noon The Snug, Stoneham Park rachelnessmartin@gmail.com Pilates Mat Classes 27 Beginners: 11-11.55am Intermediate: 10-10.55am Masons Yard, Westbourne Street 07973 719363 claire@hovepilates.com Beginners Pilates 11am-12 noon Tree of Life Centre Portland Road Contact Emily: 07709 357622 www.pilateswithemily.co.uk Mum & Baby Physio-Led Pilates 12-12.45pm Physio-Led Pilates 12.55-1.55pm The Snug, Stoneham Park Emma: 07545445656 physiotone@gmail.com Food & Friendship Lunch Club For people with learning disabilities and over-50s (term-time only) 12.30pm; Hove Methodist Church cookingcaroline@outlook.com Speech & Drama Class with LAMDA Preparation 5-8years; 4-5pm (term-time) The Snug, Stoneham Park jude@speakingworks.co.uk 07900301375 Pilates Improvers 6.15pm Intermediate 7.30pm Hove Methodist Church Contact Emily to book: 07709 357622 www.pilateswithemily.co.uk Wish Wudang Tai Chi Club 8-9pm; King Alfred Leisure Centre Contact Tim on 07914388290 wishwudangtaichi.org.uk

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1st Thursday of the month Social Club for over 50s 2.30-4.30pm Vestry, St Philip’s Church

Fitbods Fit Camp Outdoor circuits/HIIT class 10-11am Wish Park Tel Sara: 07812 093378

Fridays

YogaFrogs Age 5-11; 10am-11am; £7 The Snug, Stoneham Park Booking essential: info@ yogafrogs.co.uk or 07920403657

Ladies’ Exercise Class Drop in for a 30 min session Between 8.30-10.30am (please arrive by 10am) United Reformed Church Hall Eire: 07928 463279

Gentle Exercise Class for older or unfit people 4.30-6.30pm Hove Methodist Church

Hove Earlybird Beach Walkers Meet in front of King Alfred car park, Free; 7.15am-8.05am www.meetup.com/HoveWeekly-Beach-Walks

Chi Gong 9.30-10.30am, The Hive, Stoneham Park dervish.terminal@gmail.com Playtime Imaginative play for children age 1-7, 9am-10.30am 11am-12.30pm Hove Methodist Church www.playtimesussex.co.uk 07784 849268 office@playtimesussex.com Mindful Body Yoga 10.30-11.30am Drop in; pay by donation The Snug, Stoneham Park info@mindfulbodyyoga.co.uk General Level Pilates 12.15pm, Tree of Life Centre Portland Road Emily: 07709 357622 www.pilateswithemily.co.uk Friday Fun and Toy Swap Term time 3.45–5.30pm; £3 Shoreham Port Soul Kitchen Baltic Wharf, Wellington Road Enquiries 07814 736486 Vital Danza 8.15-9.45pm; £10 The Float Spa, Third Avenue www.helenthatcher.com Friday 11th January Roots Night, Attila the Stockbroker 8-11pm; The Railway Inn www.railwayroots.co.uk

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HIP (High Intensity Power) Pilates £48 for 6-week course or £10 drop-in 8.15 - 9.05am Tree of Life Centre, Portland Road Contact Rachel on 07941 092612 or attmerepilates.com

1st Saturday of the month Vestry Café 10.30am-12.30pm Vestry, St Philip’s Church 5th January Arty Crafty Club £6.50 per child; drop-in; 8-12 years 2-4pm Hove Museum brightonmuseums.org.uk 2nd Saturday of the month Playtime Imaginative play for children age 1-7 9am, 11am, 1pm & 3pm Hove Methodist Church www.playtimesussex.co.uk 07784 849268 office@playtimesussex.com 12th January Mince Pie Moment Get-together – all welcome 2pm Hove Methodist Church 26th January Fermented Foods Workshop 12-2.30pm The Snug, Stoneham Park Contact Olivia wildculturesworkshops @gmail.com

Sundays

13th January Fermented Foods Workshop 10am-12.30pm The Snug, Stoneham Park Contact Olivia wildculturesworkshops @gmail.com

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Nathalie’s monthly health tip…

NEW YEAR - NEW YOU...

You’ve done it again: overindulged in the holidays and feeling guilty, fat and toxic. Of course, you’re now keen to start the year on the right foot, with the latest exercise gadget, gym membership or promising diet.

So here’s a reality check: only about 8% of us manage to stick to our New Year’s resolutions and diets.

Not only that, but 98% of those who do manage to lose weight on a diet will put it all on again – plus more.

Trouble is, it’s not just your self-esteem that is suffering here. In my practice, I see many people who, after dieting, have developed issues such as irritable bowel syndrome, chronic gut pain, skin problems, mood swings, depression and constant fatigue.

• Help is at hand! Here is some realistic, simple advice to get you started on the right track: 29 • Best detox programme: Drink half your body weight (ounces to pounds) in water – sipped slowly all day. Every day.

• Eat ONLY when hungry. Sound simple enough? Try it for a month.

• Move more: Schedule movement in your day – a few squats on the hour, jump up and down for a full minute, a brisk 10 minute walk at lunchtime…

• Be gentle with yourself – do things that make you feel good.

A happy mind will result in a happier body!

Have a great New Year and enjoy the New You!

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SUSSEX FUNERAL SERVICES INDEPENDENT FUNERAL DIRECTORS ‘For caring, compassion and choice’ www.sussexfunerals.com Proprietors: Phil and Sallie

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FRIENDS OF STONEHAM PARK

Congratulations to Callaways estate agents...

CALLAWAYS MAKE IT 10 IN A ROW

There was lots of activity in 2018 by a small dedicated number of FoSP volunteers to improve and maintain Stoneham Park, put on events for everyone to enjoy and raise vital funds.

Heather Hilder-Darling (Callaways’ owner) and Helen Moore (Company Secretary) attended the presentations of the UK Property Awards at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London, on 26 October 2018.

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DJ Jivin’ Jim Dandy at the Christmas Market We hope that as a regular user of the park you have noticed the impact and changes. You can now find us on social media for the latest FoSP news and information. Like us at: Facebook. com/FriendsOfStonehamPark.

New Year, New Resolution?

Come and join us. We are a small friendly committee of local residents who use the park, some retired and some with young children.

However much or little time you can offer will be welcomed.

The awards have been running for 25 years, and this year were sponsored by Salice. Upon their 10th consecutive win for ‘Best Estate Agency, Single Office East Sussex’, Heather said: “We’re thrilled to have lifted another 5***** award! This reflects our commitment to keep up-to-date with innovation and best practice within the estate agency sector.” Mr Peter Bolton King, Global Property Standards Director, RICS, announced the awards.

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If cutting down on plastic use is one of your New Year resolutions, read on...

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PLASTIC-FREE SHOPPING AT HARRIET’S OF HOVE A new shop that’s completely free of plastic packaging has opened in Blatchington Road. Harriet’s of Hove is run by Harriet Dean-Orange and her partner Mhiran Patel. We asked them more about it...

How did you come to start up the shop?

We started up the shop after attempting ‘Plastic Free July’ earlier this year and finding it extremely difficult.

We wanted to create somewhere that would facilitate people being able to shop plastic free, without travelling to Brighton, and that didn’t break the bank.

What can we buy from you?

At Harriet’s of Hove customers can buy dried pantry goods such as pasta, rice, lentils and chickpeas. 35 There are also snacks such as a Bombay mix and chocolate buttons available. There is a wide selection of bathroom and kitchen cleaning products as refills. Customers are encouraged to bring their own jars, bags or bottles to pay for their products by weight.

We also offer baking products, tea and coffee, herbs and spices, dried fruits, fresh vegetables, fresh bread, oils and a wide selection of non-plastic items (such as wax wraps and None sponges) to remove the need for plastics in the home.

How is it going so far?

Grooming your dog is all about caring and should be a happy experience.

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Now offering dog walking service Other Services: Retail shop / small dog daycare self service dog wash/ dog walking service

It has been an amazing journey and a big adventure for us so far. As a nurse and a dentist, we know how to work hard, but of course running a retail shop is a completely different skill set. We are really enjoying it and very much spurred on by the pressing need for the planet to be more sustainable and the amazingly kind words of our supporters and customers.

What’s your most popular product?

The most popular products have to be refills of pasta, chocolate buttons and washing up liquid. Our beautiful Chilly’s drinking bottles sell well too. They really are eyecatching!

Do you plan any new products in 2019?

New products to stock for the new year include biodegradable glitter, plastic-free cat litter, nutritional yeast and reusable nappies. What a collection!

Harriet’s of Hove is at 48 Blatchington Road.

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An exciting new gallery funded by a donation from a West Hove resident...

ELAINE EVANS ARCHAEOLOGY GALLERY A new archaeology gallery at Brighton Museum opens to the public on 26th January. It’s named after its major benefactor, Elaine Evans of West Hove.

You will be able to get up close and personal with some of the earliest residents of Sussex and 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 37 their real-life stories.

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. I was the first person to hold it since it was dropped by a hunter-gatherer thousands of years ago: the blade was still sharp. It’s wonderful that the museum will bring history alive to visitors young and old.”

Other highlights include digital animated scenes of woolly mammoth, bison, elephants and hyenas wandering the streets of Brighton, and a

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A great charity event...

MARTLETS ZUMBATHON® Dig out your dayglo, slick on some face-paint and get ready to dance with the Martlets Zumbathon® UV party. This popular three-hour dance extravaganza takes place from 7.30pm on Friday 1 March at Reebok CrossFit Connect, Basin Road South in Portslade.

Entry is £18 and the Martlets ask you to raise as much sponsorship as you can, to help provide life-changing care to families in the local area.

For further information see the Martlets website, contact Clem Hunnisett on 01273 718780 or email events@martlets.org.uk. You can also sign-up online at www.themartlets.org.uk/Event/zumbathon-2019

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Has Your Double Glazing Steamed Up? Established for over a decade Cloudy2Clear windows have become a leading company for glass replacement. Issues with double glazing can often be gradual and may only be noticed during a clear sunny day or during the winter. A failed glass unit may no longer provide you with the protection you need or be energy efficient.

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have any failed double glazing?

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work is backed by an industry leading 25 year guarantee.

Cloudy2Clear also replace faulty locks handles and hinges on all windows and doors.

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So, if your windows are steamed up, broken or damaged give Aaron a call for a free quotation on 0800 61 21 118.

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Teacher led pre-school education Open 7.30am - 6.30pm (flexible hours) Home cooked food ( prepared on site) Large garden - Open Plan rooms I Term time childcare available Competitive rates I Music I drama and sports groups available 3 & 4 year funding both 15 & 30 hours 2 year funding

For over 13 years we have been sourcing and High quality childcare beautiful, hand-selected homewares, and education for children gifts, and clothes.

Teacher led pre-school education Open 7.30am – 6.30pmbags also flexible hours

aged 3 months to 5 years

Home Cooked Food – Prepared on Site Large Garden – Open Plan Rooms Term time childcare available Competitive rates

Taking pre-school bookings for January 2019 www.thegardennursery.co.uk info@thegardennursery.co.uk 01273 418089

The Garden Nursery and Pre-School, 201 New Church Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 4Ed. 38

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WEST HOVE

A new website for local residents and businesses...

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO….

We think we know what you guys are thinking before you use a business for the first time. How do I know they will do a good job? Will they overcharge me? What if they mess it up and don’t put it right? Lots of natural fears kick in before stepping boldly into the unknown and using a business for the first time.

The above factors are why word of mouth is such a valuable thing. A positive word from a neighbour or a family member can often make the difference as to who you choose to do a job for you but these golden nuggets of information aren’t always readily available.

Well, the above factors combined with these statistics…

91% of people have used and many use 39 regularly online reviews when thinking about using a service or buying a product.

86% of people will trust an online review as much as a personal recommendation.

61% of people form an opinion on a business

..have led us to the development of a new website just for you – the readers of our magazines!!

On this website you will be able to read reviews of local businesses that are advertising in our magazines. Each review will be verified as genuine by phone and email and will have been added to the site by a local resident.

In addition to reviews each business on the site will also have a business profile page with more information about the business, links to their website, any official bodies they are members of as well as a logo to indicate that we have checked that they are insured. To add further confidence for you, the potential customer, it will also state how long they have been advertising with us. Also each business has a page where uploaded photographs of their work are available for you to see.

after reading between 1 and 6 reviews.*

Looking to renew your kitchen or bathroom?

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The website is called Trusted and Local. If a business is featured on the site their advert will carry the Trusted and Local logo on it so please look out for the logo and check out the reviews!

We hope this new website helps and makes our publication even more useful for you! www.trustedandlocal.co.uk

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07868 186160 / simon@clark-kitchens.co.uk

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Delivering a first class finish to every project with the very highest attention to detail

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Extensions

WEST HOVE

This article is by Wish ward councillor Robert Nemeth...

HOVE LAGOON WATER PUMP BACK IN ACTION I’m delighted to say that the pump at Hove Lagoon is now back up and running after six months out of action.

Whilst this is the result that Cllr Garry Peltzer Dunn and I wanted, the background is somewhat scandalous.

When the pump first broke six months ago, it presented something of a problem. Without a pump to suck water from the sea, the two pools at the Lagoon quickly empty. Lagoon Watersports and the pirate attractions 41 simply can’t operate without water. The Council brought in temporary pumps (to the credit of the Seafront Team), which caused somewhat of an obstruction on the promenade. The temporary pumps though were rented at vast cost from a large engineering firm called Sykes which was also supposed to be fixing the main pump. Five months in, the work had still not been done.

At £2,000 per week, and still no working pump, something like £45,000 of taxpayers’ money (plus £5,000 of diesel) had been wasted by that time. The news got worse though. Sykes wanted another four months to obtain a pump part from India. As soon as this situation was brought to the attention of Garry and me, we immediately demanded an end to Sykes’ involvement.

Having been approached directly by Simon Maynard of local engineering firm Maydean with an assurance that he could have a new pump up and running in weeks, we were more than happy to get behind a new approach.

We met on site straight away and the problem was diagnosed in minutes. A new pump was sourced and the old one refurbished as a spare – all at a fraction of the cost of what Sykes charged.

The Lagoon will be filled again shortly (it does take three weeks though!). Given how badly Sykes has let the people of Hove down, we will be pushing the Council to pursue them for a refund of the rental cost.

Cllr Robert Nemeth - Wish Ward Brighton & Hove City Council @robert_nemeth Please send local articles about local events and items of interest to info@westhovedirectory.co.uk

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Queens Park Decorators est.1968

Complete professional decorating service Call Mr Gilmour

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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

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TEL 07792 386578

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Fully Insured Scaffold Service Throughout Sussex

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