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PUBS AND CLUBS FACE A LATE-NIGHT LEVY Frank le Duc @BHcitynews

More than 400 licensed premises face paying a late-night levy in the centre of Brighton. The levy could raise more than £400,000 a year which would be used to fund safety measures and initiatives to reduce crime.

Any plan is unlikely to be debated formally until September at the earliest although a spokesman for the pub trade vowed to fight what he described as a “truly woeful idea”.

Chief Inspector Katy Woolford visited Newcastle – the first place in the country to being in a latenight levy – to see how it worked.

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She told Brighton and Hove City Council’s Licensing Committee: “The night-time economy in Brighton is renowned as being vibrant and full of an abundance of venues to visit.

“On any weekend the clubs can hold in excess of 30,000 people and it’s estimated that eight million people visit the city every year. The footprint of the nighttime economy has expanded considerably since the licensing law changed and now runs till 6am to 7am.

“While celebrating the success of the city’s night-time economy, there is a negative side which puts a strain on many of the emergency services in relation >> Continued on page 3

The licensed trade is expected to resist any attempt to impose a late-night levy (Photograph: Andrew Hasson - www.andrewhasson.com)

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Deaths prompt Minister visits Chamber work to save youths from radical threat The deaths in Syria of three teenagers from Brighton lie behind efforts to keep young people from being radicalised.

Community leaders have been briefed over the past fortnight on the measures taking shape.

Abdullah Deghayes, 18, and his brother Jaffar, 17, from Saltdean, both died in Syria last year – as did Ibrahim Kamara, 19, also from Brighton. Senior officials from Brighton and Hove City Council and Chief Superintendent Nev Kemp, from Sussex Police, tried to learn lessons by listening to the families affected.

They asked a leading expert, Fiyaz Mughal, director of Faith Matters, to lead the conversation and distil the lessons. It led to

the creation of a programme known as One Voice. He shared his findings with the council’s Community Safety Forum last week and with faith and community leaders earlier this week.

Mr Mughal highlighted the way that “grievances, a lack of belonging, a sense of feeling internally fractured within communities… can lead to vulnerabilities”.

He spoke about trying to build connection points and confidence, adding: “What we found was that BME (black and minority ethnic) communities found the representation of their communities was negative in the local press.

“Another area that they also

Culture Minister Ed Vaizey visited Brighton and Hove to learn more about the success of the digital sector in Brighton and Hove. He visited the Chamber of Commerce, Brighton Media Centre and the Sussex Innovation Centre. Mr Vaizey, left, is pictured with Sarah Springford and Abby Moreton, from the Chamber, Duncan French, of cloud services firm Xoomtalk, and Graham Cox, the Conservative parliamentary candidate for Hove.

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mentioned was concern around racism and hate crimes – it came across quite strongly from some participants that racism was still affecting some of their lives.

Racism has created a sense of dislocation where people felt like outsiders even within the city.” He said that feeling could

be manipulated by those with an ideology.

The One Voice programme aims to help young people become more resilient to those with an extremist ideology. It is also intended to give young Muslims the means to tackle Islamophobia in a positive way.

Mr Mughal mentioned the challenges faced by those concerned with good community relations.

And he said: “Participants who are parents have raised their fears and concerns regarding online radicalisation and where young people may have inherent vulnerabilities.”

Pubs and clubs vow to fight late-night levy > Continued from page 1 to alcohol-related harm and increased vulnerability. To keep people safe, there are many provisions and services which minimise these risks, all of which require funding. In this era of fiscal restraint, funding these services and provision is becoming increasingly challenging.

“The introduction of a late-night levy would ensure that licensed premises who wish to stay open beyond a specified time pay a contribution to keep the city safe for those who come to enjoy it.”

A spokesman for the Brighton and Hove Licensees Association, Nick Griffin, who is also the managing director of the Pleisure

pub company, said: “It’s a truly woeful idea. It will destroy Brighton and the good things about it. It will destroy businesses and people’s livelihoods.

“This is a really emotive issue among publicans. It will be fought by the trade. We pay huge business rates already and as publicans we pay for the police twice because we pay business rates and council tax on the same building.

“Why should publicans pay more because the government isn’t giving enough money to the police!

They’ll struggle. We are risking the goose that lays the golden egg for Brighton.”

He said that the evidence showed that crime and disorder was falling and that a late-night

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levy would mean more pubs closed earlier to try to avoid having to pay it. As a result more people would go to fewer late-night venues in a greater concentration of numbers, making trouble more likely – not less so.

Chief Inspector Woolford, who runs the Operations Team in Brighton, said that small venues could pay £5.75 a week – or £300 a year. Bigger premises such as the Pryzm night club in West Street were likely to pay £84.61 – or £4,400 a year.

With a cut-off time of 1am, the measure could raise more than £400,000 a year from up to 420 premises. Sussex Police would receive 70 per cent and the council would get the rest.

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I’ve been reflecting on the challenges of leading change inside and outside the council recently.

A few days ago I spoke at a panel event hosted by the University of Brighton to reflect on 40 years of the Equal Pay Act. There was no doubt among participants that there was still much work to do, and some interesting reflections that “fair pay” may be a preferred term in today’s diverse world.

I was asked to reflect on our experience in 2013 of delivering a system of pay and allowances for the council that was fair and compliant with equal pay law.

No easy task even when most of those affected increased their take-home pay and the minority who saw a detriment were compensated for three times their annual loss.

In a very different example,

resistance to change has also arisen: I’ve recently had to speak about plans now under way to remove half of the cash parking machines on our streets. They are 15 years old and would cost £3,000 each to replace at a time when the use of cash is in decline yet the costs of collecting it are rising.

We haven’t taken up the radical Westminster City Council model where, eight years ago, they removed all the machines in favour of phone payment.

Instead our approach has been to first introduce optional payment by phone two years ago followed by a reduction in parking machines this year.

Cash payment at machines and 150 PayPoint shops remains, as do card payment machines.

Leaders can’t simply always follow public opinion.

That risks a permanent status quo. Leading opinion, showing positive alternatives, must be a part of public leadership in my view, even if the journey isn’t always the most comfortable.

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Doctor asks for ideas on NHS change Brighton GP Sarah Andersen brought together fellow medics, academics and an eclectic mix of others on NHS Change Day on Wednesday. Dr Andersen, who runs Futurehealth Brighton, invited her guests to think about how they could do things differently.

Among those who shared their ideas at the Extraordinary Projects Party , at the Emporium, in London Road, were Andy Bradley, of Frameworks 4 Change, and Ray Richards, of Do Something Different.

Matthew Kershaw, chief executive of Brighton’s main hospital trust, BSUH, went to the Princess Royal, in Haywards Heath, and spent two hours on a ward meeting staff and patients. He also went to reception and stood by a sign saying: “I’m the chief executive and I’m here to listen.”

The organisers said: “NHS Change Day is our opportunity to come together and harness our collective energy, creativity and ideas to make a change. Together each of our small actions will make a big difference.”

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Trying to be a strong voice for all Simon Kirby @SimonKirbyMP

They say a week is a long time in politics. In that case, a month is a lifetime. In my last column - in January - I spoke about the campaigns I had been involved with for the £420 million funding for the Royal Sussex County hospital – and the Saltdean Lido.

Since then I have continued to campaign hard and am pleased that the government has set aside a further £60 million for the hospital redevelopment. This will enable the Royal Sussex to provide the very best facilities that patients and staff deserve. This is great news for our city.

There has also been further good news for the Lido campaign, with a successful bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund for £4.7 million, taking the total raised to over £7 million. This is a fantastic achievement and huge credit must go to the Saltdean Lido Community Interest Company (CIC) for all their hard work in getting to this point.

I will continue to support the CIC

going forward and look forward to seeing the Lido reopen as soon as possible for people to enjoy.

Animal welfare is another area I have taken a close interest in.

I was one of the first to call for a ban on the use of wild animals in circuses. I have worked hard to tackle the problem of puppy farms and I continue to support the hunting ban. In fact, in February I was one of the MPs that took part in a celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Hunting Act becoming law.

In this article, I wanted to mention the exciting project that is coming forward in the Manor Park area of East Brighton. Here local people are working together to improve what is presently a patch of tarmac to turn it into a well-lit centre for local people to participate in sports.

I recently met with one of the trustees of the Manor Road Centre to learn more about the campaign, and I have contacted a number of local organisations as well as the Department for Culture, Media and Sport to ascertain what assistance may be available to the group.

I have been questioning Brighton

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and Hove City Council on its recycling and rubbish record. You may have seen statistics showing that the council has a poor and worsening record on recycling. In today’s world it is vital that we recycle and reuse where we can.

You would think that as Brighton and Hove has a Green council the recycling rates would be going up but that isn’t the case.

Other councils do much better on recycling. It is important locally that changes are made.

Media attention inevitably is now turning to the general election.

We also have local elections in our city. When I looked back over the past five years, I worked out that I have taken up casework for approximately 14,000 people, responded to tens of thousands of emails, letters and phone calls and held over 200 constituency advice surgeries.

But right up until Parliament is dissolved at the end of the month, I am just concentrating on being a strong voice for all local people.

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Marina campaigners SOUTHCOAST given an appeal date WINDOWS

Campaigners hoping to stop tower blocks being built at Brighton Marina have been given a date for their case in the Court of Appeal. The Brighton Marina Action Group shared the news this week as they tried to prevent what were described as minor changes to the planning permission for the £250 million scheme.

Their objections were dismissed

by Brighton and Hove City Council’s Planning Committee.

Brunswick Developments, the applicant, has already started work on the scheme to build 850 flats in 11 blocks up to 40 storeys high.

Andrew Goodall and Peter Green, from Brunswick, told the last Planning Committee meeting at Hove Town Hall, that 100 staff were working on site. The number would rise to 300 by the end of the project. And 40 per cent of the jobs would go to local people – twice the level required as a planning condition.

They said that they were also working with City College on providing more apprenticeships.

And they added: “We acquired the Marina just under 20 years ago and we’re passionate about it. The scheme was approved nearly 10 years ago. These are minor amendments to improve the scheme.”

Robert Powell and John Watts,

Councillor Mary Mears raised concerns

from the Brighton Marina Action Group, disagreed and expressed concerns about the safety and practicality of the proposals.

They are still challenging the legality of the overall planning permission. Professor Watts was the original site architect at the Marina.

Their claim was thrown out in the High Court last year but they have been given permission to take the case to the Court of Appeal. A hearing will take place on Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 June.

Councillor Mary Mears also raised concerns about the number of changes being made to the project and called for strict conditions to be set and enforced.

Two schools have been given planning permission to create extra space as they prepare to

take extra classes to cope with a population bulge. The council’s Planning Committee agreed applications for St Andrew’s CofE Primary School and Saltdean Primary School.

Both applications gave rise to concerns about parking.

In Saltdean a neighbour said that surrounding streets were already blighted by incidents of road rage and parking rage. The enlargement plans allow for only two extra parking spaces. But the number of pupils is planned to rise from 420 to 630 and the number of staff will also increase.

Although councillors criticised the lack of extra parking, the only change that they asked for was to the red cladding on the two-storey Saltdean building.

They amended the application so that the Planning Committee could in future sign off a more appropriate colour.

At St Andrew’s the extension will mean a loss of roughly half the parking space in the Haddington Street car park.

Almost 200 extra pupils will be able to go to the school when the two-storey extension is completed.

Dozens of neighbours objected to the St Andrew's plans. Ward councillor Andrew Wealls - a governor - wrote in support of the application by the successful, popular and outstanding school.

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ELECTIONS 2015

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There are 21 wards in Brighton and Hove, electing 54 councillors

Ward profile: St Peter's North Laine

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2011 election results Poll watch St Peter’s North Laine is the birthplace of the Green Party’s influence in Brighton and Hove. Councillor Pete West was the party’s first councilor in the former St Peter’s ward from 1996.

Even though Ian Davey is standing down, it is hard to see the ward not returning three Green councillors in May. Correction In last week's ward profile of Queen's Park, we referred to how, rather distastefully, the Labour Party machine has tried to make capital out of comments made 30 years ago by Richard Stanton, a Green candidate, about the Grand Hotel bombing.

In our report, we said Mel Davis, chair of Labour’s City Party, did not point out that Mr Stanton was a Labour Party member at the time of his comments.

We have been asked to make clear that, in a letter to the Green Party dated December 3 2014, Ms Davis did, in fact, recognise Mr Stanton had been a Labour councillor at the time of his comments.

Her letter, which was somehow leaked to The Argus newspaper within 24 hours, stated: "Mr Stanton represented our party for ten years in Queen’s Park ward. How diligent he was as a councillor is hard for me to comment as I was not directly involved at the time."

We would like to apologise to Ms Davis and the Labour Party for this mistake.

Candidates

Votes

(%)

Lizzie Deane (Green - elected)

3,407

(22%)

Ian Davey (Green - elected)

3,132

(20%)

Pete West (Green - elected)

3,043

(19%)

Clare Joanna Mary Calder (Labour)

1,326

(8%)

James Hallwood (Labour)

1,148

(7%)

Peter Richard Gillman (Labour)

1,137

(7%)

490

(3%)

Mike Long (Conservative) Joseph Cornelius Tansey (Conservative)

481

(3%)

Gail Woodcock (Conservative)

653

(4%)

David John Sears (Liberal Democrats)

316

(2%)

William Frederick Charles Parker (Liberal Democrats)

240

(2%)

Graham Roy Hunnable (Liberal Democrats)

231

(1%)

Sabiha Choudhury (UKIP)

134

(1%)

81

(1%)

Gerald O'Brien (Independent)

Factfile Households: 8,508 Density (people per hectare): 165 ■■ Women: 49% ■■ Men: 51% (9,357) ■■ Average age: 33 ■■ Higher managerial occupations: ■ 11.7% (1,935) ■■ Unemployed: 8.7% (990) ■■ White: 86.3% (15,805) ■■ Black/African/Caribbean/Black British: 1.7% (308) ■■ Asian/Asian British: 5.4% (989) ■■ Number who cannot speak English well: 237 ■■ Dependent children in household (% of all households): 15.5% ■■ Christians: 28% ■■ No religion: 56% ■■ Married: 16.2% ■■ ■■

Number of same-sex civil partnerships: 196 ■■ Divorced: 7% ■■ Living as co-habiting couple: 18.4% ■■ One family - all aged 65 and over: 1.3% ■■ Lone parent - with dependent children: 5% ■■ No adults in employment - with dependent children: 2.7% ■■ Long-term unemployed: 1.5% ■■ Activities limited a lot by poor health: 5.5% ■■ No cars or vans in household: 56% ■■ No qualifications: 7.9% ■■ Full-time students aged 18 and over: 24.3% ■■ One person in household with longterm health problem/disability - with dependent children: 2.5%

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Graffiti house A landlord had the front of his house spray-painted in response to a letter from the council.

Letters advising residents of Viaduct Road to tidy up their houses were sent out by the council’s planning enforcement team as part of a drive by the London Road Area Local Action Team. The landlord commissioned Aroe MSK, a local graffiti artist, to paint a London to Brighton themed mural on the front of his home.

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A historical Brighton yard is under threat from a developer that wants to build an office block on it. Diplocks Yard on North Road is currently home to a market. In the last ten years it has had nine failed attempts to build on it. Sussex Property Investments, the current owners, are making a tenth bid. The previous application was turned down because its roof was too bulky and out of character with the surrounding area.

Residents in the Fiveways area could soon benefit from a new parking scheme. If councillors agree, residents will be given the option of a five or seven day scheme, with enforcement from 9am to 8pm. The consultation would include a leaflet delivered to all local homes, businesses and services along with a staffed exhibition. The proposals have been drawn up following the Citywide Parking Survey carried out last year.

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Proposals to convert a derelict hotel on Hove seafront have been submitted by property developers. The submitted plans aim at turning the hotel into five houses and an apartment block.

Developers have seen similar plans for the old Sackville Hotel on Hove seafront rejected by councillors in the past. The hotel was demolished after a collapse happened during a refurbishment in 2006. The application is under consideration by the council.

Following the implementation of the plantpot chicanes aimed at reducing speed limits on Viaduct Road, more planters will be placed in Hove. Planters will be placed on Waterloo Road; unlike the ones on Viaduct Road they will not act as chicanes, but instead be placed in line with parked cars. Four of the five planters will be placed on the street in line with parked cars, and a fifth on a pavement build-out.

Hertford Infant School has become the first school in Brighton and Hove to have an outdoor library. The project was inspired by Rachel Ramaker, a teacher who saw outdoor libraries in New York during a trip to the US. The mini library is built on wooden stilts and has books inside for children to exchange and borrow. Caroline Lucas, Brighton Pavilion MP carried out the official opening ceremony as part of its Read Aloud Week.

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A roads and landscaping scheme that could bring £40m worth of benefits to Brighton and Hove could progress to the construction drawings stage soon. Councillors are being asked to allow staff to start technical designs for road layouts and landscaping for the Valley Gardens scheme. It aims at improving walking, cycling and public transport between St Peter’s Church and the Royal Pavilion, with no increase in car journey times.

RadioReverb, an independent radio station, undertook a nonstop marathon programme. Live broadcasting continued for 52 hours with no break to celebrate eight years on the air. The station raised more than £3,000 comfortably beating their target. This is an increase on the £2000 raised last year and reflects the backing of residents, listeners and local businesses that want to keep RadioReverb ad-free and independent. This year’s Reverbathon saw rap battles between DJs, live music from local bands and a day of female led shows on International Women’s Day. Melita Dennett, Chair of RadioReverb, said: “These are challenging times for community radio, but RadioReverb continues to thrive because we are all about Brighton and Hove”.

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The switchboard started as the Lavender Line, with 10 people working 2 evenings a week above the Open café in Victoria Road.

The team advised LGBT people in crisis situations on where they could find accommodation, how they could tackle their issues and even where the best LGBT friendly clubs were. Most importantly they provided a neutral and understanding pair of ears willing to listen to the problems of callers.

It now operates every night of the week from 5pm with 30 trained volunteers on call at any one time and offers a range of services in addition to the phone helpline.

Callers can arrange face-toface counseling sessions with qualified counsellors, all of whom identify as LGBT. They can arrange up to 12 sessions that are charged based on income. This is the only LGBT specific affordable counselling service in the local area.

The Older LGBT Project, which started in 2014, aims at reaching out to the LGBT community aged over 50 who have become isolated as a result of mobility issues, mental health issues or bereavement. The switchboard arranges visits and days out for the older LGBT community.

Brighton and Hove's mayor attended the Older LGBT Project launch in 2014

The Health and Inclusion Project consults LGBT people on their needs and experiences so that public services can be improved. The switchboard feeds back research to the NHS and the council who also help fund the project.

Volunteers are trained over six sessions and are taught how to effectively help with a range of issues.

Jenny Bennett, volunteer for 30 years, said: “The volunteers do a great job and take it very seriously, they commit themselves, not just myself but the others as well. The training is excellent.”

The LGBT Switchboard's services are funded by grants from the council and the NHS. Local council budget cuts have pushed the switchboard to seek out new ways of raising money in order to safeguard vital services.

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firewalk challenge celebrating the 40-year anniversary, which will take place on Tuesday, April 30, at St Georges Church, St George's Road, Kemp Town.

The switchboard is seeking 100 participants to raise £100 each, to face their primal fears and walk across hot coals following a one-hour training session. Silver Sounds Drummers will be helping to create the atmosphere and lead the walkers out to the fire.

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Economic growth The growth in jobs and the local economy earned Brighton and Hove City Council officials a prize. The team received the prize at the LGC Awards, having been on a shortlist of ten. The council was recognised for its work in a citation that said: “The Greater Brighton Investment Programme has been allocated £92 million of government investment over the past six months and is supporting Brighton’s transition to a highgrowth, dynamic economy”.

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The miracle of the Archbishop of Canterbury and St Peter’s Church Jean Calder @jeancalder101

Last Sunday I queued for 30 minutes to hear Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, preach at Brighton’s St Peter’s Church. Cold as I was, I couldn’t stop smiling.

This is a church that just a few

years ago was earmarked for closure. It was expensive to run, needed extensive repairs and was situated on a prime site at the juncture of the London and Lewes Roads. Despite the protests of its small but loyal congregation, the Diocese proposed its redundancy and its clergy and the then bishop of Chichester agreed. The Diocese reckoned without two things, the

stubbornness of the congregation and local people’s deep affection for the church.

A campaign was set up and over two years the Friends of St Peter’s wrote letters of protest, gained cross-party support from Brighton and Hove City Council and gathered a 7,000 signature petition. In May 2008 a small group of campaigners travelled to London to appear before the Church Commissioners. It was adversarial and frighteningly formal, but the Commissioners were kind.

The Bishop, the Archdeacon and other members of the church hierarchy still argued forcefully for redundancy, but four of us spoke against. Our position had been strengthened by the fact that Holy Trinity Brompton (HTB) Church in London had learned of the dire situation St Peter's and told us it had offered help. We asked the Commissioners to explore this option and, to our delight, they agreed. We were confident that, given the chance, HTB would succeed. And so they did.

The church authorities still closed the church and removed many things the ‘old’ congregation held dear. Nonetheless, HTB was on its way and, during the few months the church was closed, a small group of us met for Saturday matins, first in Bardsley’s fish and chip shop in Baker street and then at St Bartholomew's Church.

In October 2009, Archie Coates, a popular clergyman from HTB

Share the credit for success, but be prepared to take the blame” (who is married to a Brightonian), was inducted as the new vicar.

The church was packed at that event and has remained that way pretty well ever since. There were hundreds of people at Sunday’s service.

Archie Coates interviewed Justin Welby, whose self-deprecating style suited the mood of the congregation. Though he didn’t

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mention it was International Women’s Day (I wish he had) he made a point of saying that the “average Anglican” is an African woman in her thirties, living in poverty, who has lived with conflict and violence and has a 50% chance of being in an area in which Christians are persecuted.

Asked about leadership, he said that nothing could be achieved without God and without humility (or as he said “keep washing feet”).

He added that good leaders need the confidence to surround themselves with people who are cleverer, brighter and more spiritual than they are. He joked “share the credit for their success” but “be prepared to take the blame”.

As we approach a secular general election this seems useful advice.

He said that at times he feels like “an imposter”, as if the real Archbishop of Canterbury will suddenly appear one day and tell him he’s taking over. He added that he didn’t quite know how he’d got there. I was similarly amazed not, of course, at how Justin Welby had come to be Archbishop - but at how the Archbishop of Canterbury, spiritual heir of St Augustine, had ended up in our St Peter’s Church, doomed for so many years to closure. But then, in a way it was fitting. As Justin Welby said, a Bishop once told him before he was ordained “there’s no future for you in the Church of England”.

During the St Peter’s campaign, nobody ever told us what the developers intended to do with the church if it closed, but it was pretty clear a great deal of money would have been involved.

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Interim college chief offers reassurance Frank le Duc @BHcitynews

The interim principal of City College said that she would get its finances back on track as quickly as possible. And students and their studies would remain the college’s top priority.

Monica Box took charge just over a week ago. She said steps had already been taken to put in place a financial recovery plan.

She is an experienced principal and financial turnaround specialist who said that would get a grip of the spending controls needed to bring the college back within budget.

“It’s a very promising task,” she said, “because the college has real opportunities to grow even in this difficult funding climate.”

The number and range of courses – and the staff needed as a result – would be reviewed, with the unions kept informed, she said. But her aim would be to achieve “efficiencies” before deciding whether more jobs had to go.

He acknowledged that a small

number of students out of the thousands at City College were not entered for an exam last year and said: “Clearly what happened with the 37 students in terms of examinations this year was not just regrettable but completely counter to anything this college would ever want to see again but learners, their programmes and their assessments are our priorities and they can be confident that that’s how the college will proceed.”

But with a financial recovery plan in place and a tighter grip on spending controls, she said, the college would work hard to pay suppliers on time and to file its outstanding accounts for the past financial year, having missed a December deadline.

“The prospect for a new senior team coming in, say, six months’ time is a good prospect.

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We’ve got some really good staff and clearly engaged students.

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education provider in a location like that makes the college incredibly well-placed to go from strength to strength.

“I think the ‘engine room of the local economy’ description really hits the nail on the head.

“Brighton and Hove has such a young demographic, local businesses will be relying on the college to provide them with welltrained employees so I very much see the college being at the heart of future growth.”

The rebuilding of the Pelham Street campus had not been cancelled but would not go ahead in the immediate future while the finances were stabilised.

But work on the £9 million new construction centre at the City College East campus, in Wilson Avenue, would start soon.

But the college would continue to sponsor City Academy, formerly Whitehawk Primary School.

She added: “Most of my work is with colleges that have recovery plans or are about to have one.

Here, there is a financial recovery plan.

“There have been issues otherwise the college wouldn’t have a financial recovery plan and they were around financial controls.

“The key issues were less around income than how the income was used – the control of that income if you like. It’s not about it being spent wrongly but about how it was controlled.

“The sector is a turbulent sector in terms of funding at the moment and there are reductions for all colleges in their 19-plus incomes.”

She said that the college had annual income of about £20 million – and it expected that figure to be cut.

She added: “At this stage we’re not looking at a savings figure we’re looking at efficiencies and meeting our plans.

“We will be looking at staffing but we would have to look at that anyway. We have to look at the curriculum first and we will be sharing that with the unions.”

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‘Idle pebbles’ on the great shore of life Graham Chainey

I am walking on the beach, crunching underfoot the geological detritus of aeons of terrestrial existence. They roll about in their infinite numbers, tumbling promiscuously at the water’s edge, rattling and chattering, trapping among them the ephemeral feathers, shells, plastics, woods and stinking algae of the day.

That estimable authority, Mrs Mary Merrifield, in her Natural History of Brighton (1860), opines that “there are, perhaps, to an unreflective wanderer by the seashore, few prospects which appear so utterly barren as the beach, with its rolled masses of pebbles – fragments, rounded by attrition of almost every kind of rock known to geologists; and which, had they but tongues to tell whence they came, would astonish us by the distance which, borne on by the resistless force of the waves, they have travelled.”

Some of them, she goes

on, “under a rough and unprepossessing exterior, disclose, when cut and polished, an inner surface of much beauty.

Moss-agates, fossil sponges and zoophytes, chalcedony, jasper, sometimes reward the labour of those who can discern the objects of their search under their rough exterior.” (One of the adverts at the back of her volume is for Oliver Gates, Lapidary and Jeweller, in Pool Valley and one of the arches on the Chain Pier, with his “finest collection in Brighton” of pebbles, agates and geological specimens: “Pebbles of every description cut and polished”.)

Among beach pebbles may be found granite and schist, flint and feldspar, sandstone and slate, along with such manmade impostors as brick, concrete, bitumen and glass. Geologically, so I read, they may be categorised as igneous, metamorphic or sedimentary, or they can be sorted into chemical groupings (silicates, carbonates, nitrates and so on). They vary enormously in size, from cricket balls down to shingle, gravel and grit you can scoop up by the handful.

Shakespeare, in King Lear, speaks euphoniously of “the murmuring surge, that on the unnumbered idle pebbles chafes”.

That “unnumbered” – or my glib “infinite numbers” – is of course a challenge to any hyper-numerate literalist bore. Step forward David Coats, an Australian boffin, who a few years ago spent a lunchtime investigating.

After some calculations on the back of sandwich wrappers, he estimated there were on average 1,280 pebbles per cubic metre, and therefore some 614,600,000 pebbles on Brighton beach (measuring it six miles from the Marina to Shoreham harbour) – give or take the odd million.

(His website - I suppose this was inevitable - carries an ad for “quality Chinese polished pebbles”.)

I doubt whether such statistics would have impressed Richard Jefferies who, as he lay on Brighton beach in 1884, put the idle stones to idle uses. “Wonder how long it would take me to pitch a pebble so as to lodge on the top of that large brown pebble there? I try, once now and then.”

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Meanwhile, local artist, photoblogger, and lithophile Chris Stevens wanders the beach each day, in all weathers, to find and photograph an interesting pebble.

The best, curiously, are found “close to the path next to the beach, or around cafés”. They are harder to find, he claims, “after it has been raining, or when there has been a high tide.” (His blog is at umbrellage.com).

Pebbles are a bit like human beings, in fact. Innumerable

and apparently “idle” in their restlessness; identical seeming when viewed en masse, yet each full of individuality and quirkiness; each, when examined more closely, with its unique secret history. A lot of us, like the pebbles, are not quite what at first sight we seem to be.

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Living Wage reaches new milestone The number of employers to have signed up for the Living Wage has topped 200, the Brighton and Hove Chamber of Commerce announced yesterday.

The Martlets became the 200th to sign up, with more firms swiftly following suit. The Martlets, a local independent charity, provides end of life care to adults living in Brighton and Hove. The charity, which runs a hospice in Hove, has cared for more than 25,000 local people since 1997.

Robert Griffiths, the charity’s director of fundraising and communications, said: “The Martlets believes that all its employees should be paid a sustainable hourly rate that takes into account the costs of living and working in a particular location.

“The hospice values all its staff and believes too that there are benefits to the charity in committing itself to the payment of the Living Wage in terms of recruitment, retention and staff morale. We are pleased to be part of a campaign that aims to improve the lives of those working in the local community.”

Other recent sign-ups include Able and Willing, Burt Brill

annually, the Living Wage is calculated according to the basic cost of living in the UK as the amount required for people to live a decent life, rather than just survive.

The Brighton and Hove Living Wage Campaign is the first and only business-led campaign in the UK. It is supported by Brighton and Hove Unison and Brighton and Hove City Council.

Julia Chanteray, president of the Brighton Chamber, said: “I’m really proud This makes a really that we’ve signed up 200 businesses to be Living clear statement Wage employers in about the kind of business Brighton and Hove. And I’m looking forward to all community we have” the other businesses in the city joining as well. This Brighton and Hove Living Wage makes a really clear statement Campaign includes charities, about the kind of business social enterprises and public community we have in Brighton sector organisations as well as and Hove. This city is definitely the place to do business.” businesses.

The council’s lead member The campaign began in 2012 and has been led and managed for communities and equalities, by the Brighton Chamber. It aims Councillor Bill Randall, said: to encourage local businesses “In 2011 we set up the city’s to voluntarily pay all employees Living Wage Commission. We at least the Living Wage rate. then asked the local Chamber Apprentices and interns are of Commerce to take the project forward because it’s better done exempt.

Set independently and updated business to business. & Cardens Solicitors, Cancer United, The Martlets, Concierge and Security, St Bartholomew’s CE Primary School, SEA PR, CrowCreation, Metta Eggs, MakerClub, Crunch, Baltic Trader, Sussex Empowered Living Ltd, CST Group, DabApps and The Clever Cleaning Company.

And this week Anderson Acoustics made it 204 businesses to date. The range of employers signed up to the

Brighton & Hove Food Partnership supports the Living Wage as part of our campaign to prevent food poverty.

Households have three basic areas of expenditure: fuel costs which have increased by 154% in the last 10 years, housing costs which in this city are high; and food which is often the item that is squeezed when other bills need paying.

Food poverty is not just about people using food banks - it is also people on low incomes skipping meals or making less healthy food choices because of their budgets. This ongoing food poverty is impacting on the mental and physical health of residents.

The difference between the minimum wage and the living wage for someone working a 40hr week is £54. This goes a long way towards improving what is in someone’s shopping basket.

If you are experiencing food poverty, or know someone who is, we have information and resources on our website, or you can call us on 01273 431700. www.bhfood.org.uk/food-poverty-advice å @harvestbh

Martlets CEO Imelda Glackin, Bill Randall, Julia Chanteray and Robert Griffiths (Photograph: Simon Callaghan)

“We have given funding to the campaign through its formative years and will continue to support it next year as part of the wider business activity we commission from the Chamber.

“I’m proud of this council’s record as a Living Wage employer and grateful for the support Unison has given us on this issue. I’m delighted that the Martlets and so many other local

employers have made the Living Wage pledge.”

Paying staff the Living Wage – currently £7.85 an hour – is a voluntary commitment separate from the national minimum wage of £6.50 for adults over 21 that employers have to pay by law.

For more information, visit: www.livingwagebrighton.co.uk.

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The Big Lemon started in 2007, as the first bus company in the UK to run all vehicles on 100% recycled waste cooking oil.

As well as local bus services, The Big Lemon provides coaches for all types of events including school trips, weddings, music festivals, and walks.

We have paid above Living Wage right from the beginning, and joined the Living Wage campaign in 2014 to show support, promote the benefits and encourage others to join. Paying the Living Wage has helped us gain great loyalty from our staff.

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Perfect Print realised years ago that the minimum wage is not sustainable for local employees to live on.

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Cityzen LLP is a local architectural design practice.

We have paid at least the Living Wage since the practice was established, believing that all our staff - freelance, temporary or permanent, technical or administrative - help our business to grow and should therefore be appropriately valued.

Foodshed is a food hub where you can learn about food from farm to fork.

We sell loose dry foods and vegetables from local growers, so our customers can buy just the right amount they need.

This not only helps reduce potential food waste, but also allows for customers on a tight budget.

Foodshed support the Living Wage because people deserve to be paid fairly for the good work that they do! Our staff are happy, and our customers love them because they are happy and enjoy their work. www.foodshedbrighton.com | Open Market, Brighton, BN1 4JU

15below Limited 1st Class GarageLtd A4 Labels.com Ltd ABC Translations Able and Willing Adventure Unlimited Anderson Acoustics Ashurst Organics Aspire Achieve Advance (3aaa) Bailey Solutions Bainbridge Lewis Accountants Baltic Trader Ltd Beeley & Co Solicitors Black and Minority Ethnic Young People's Project Bonetts Brainwaves breatheHR Brightec Brighthelm Centre Brighton & Hove Bus Company Brighton & Hove Business Forum Brighton & Hove Care Commissioning Group (CCG) Brighton & Hove Chamber of Commerce Brighton & Hove City Council Brighton & Hove Energy Services Brighton & Hove Food Partnership Brighton & Hove Impetus Brighton & Hove Independent Mediation Service Brighton & Hove Integrated Care Service Brighton & Sussex Care Ltd Brighton & Hove Independent Brighton Botanical Ltd Brighton Health and Well Being Centre Brighton Holiday Homes Brighton House Brighton Housing Trust Brighton i360 Brighton Journalist Works Brighton Natural Health Centre

Brighton Pavilions Guest House Brighton Peace and Environment Centre Brighton Womens Centre Brightonesque Business Group Brilliant Noise Ltd Cancer United Cardens Accountants Care Co-ops Chiropractic Life City College Brighton & Hove Cityzen LLP Club Class Chauffeurs Cobb PR Community Works Concierge and Security Ltd Conran & Partners Craker Business Solutions Creased Cards Ltd Create CrowCreation Crunch CST Group Ltd DabApps Datanauts Dean Wilson LLP Digital Tactics Ltd Don't Believe The Hype DT Infrastructure East Sussex Credit Union Ltd Emmaus Brighton & Hove Enterprise Exchange Fabrica Face Media Group FAIR Family Law Partners Fiveways Playcentre Food Matters Foodshed - Brighton Fresh Egg Fruitmedia Ltd Futurehealth Brighton

hiSbe - an independent supermarket aiming to do things differently - supports the Brighton and Hove Living Wage

The 200 businesses Ganda Media Garden Escapes GB Communications PR Geek Forensics Gene Commerce Grassroots Suicide Prevention H2 Organisation LTD Hanover Recruitment Hilton Sharp & Clarke Chartered Accountants Hisbe HR Smart Ltd Hybred Events Ltd i gigi boutique IJ Care Ltd Impact Initiatives Infinity Foods Institute of Development Studies Invona Ltd Joanne Fleming Design Jump The Gun Kare Plus Brighton Kingsway Court Freeholders Limited Latest Homes Ltd Leapfrogg Ltd Lighthouse Learning Loch Associates Employment Lawyers Lollipop Print MacConvilles Limited Madgex Madison Web Solutions Ltd Make Sense Design Ltd MakerClub Martin Searle Solicitors Mayo Wynne Baxter LLP Miggle Mind in Brighton and Hove Money Advice and Community Support Service MSP My Eco Sparkle Ltd Natural PR

Neo New Writing South Nice Media Nixon McInnes Nodestone / Metta Eggs NPS South East Ltd Ocasta Studios OCSI ODM (UK) LTD Organic Roofs Ltd ParentSkool Ltd Parkers Accountants Pavilion Care Ltd Perfect Print Pinkerton Greene Ltd Pixel by Pixel PJ Ward Ltd Plug-in Media Plus Accounting Chartered Accountants Preloved of Brighton Press Dispensary Promo Me Public i Group Ltd QualitySolicitors Howlett Clarke Quick HR R & M Scaffolding RDF Group Resource Centre Rethink Events Ltd Rickshaw Travel Robinson Low Francis Rockinghorse Rockprotex Builders Sackville Medical Centre Sail Boat Project CIC SEA PR Sew In Brighton Shy Camera Silicon Beach Training Silverado Retail Ltd Sitevisibility So Motion

Spook Studio St Bartholomews CE Primary School Stages UK Starr Trust Stay Up Late Survivors' Network Sussex Community Foundation Sussex Community NHS Trust Sussex Empowered Living Ltd Sussex Oakleaf Sussex Police Sustainable Business Partnership CIC Swat Marketing Tanglewood Productions Technical Solutions The Best of Brighton and Hove The Big Lemon CIC The Big Thinking Company The Carers Centre for Brighton and Hove The Clever Cleaning Company The English Language Centre The Fed - Centre for Independent Living The Grace Eyre Foundation The Martlets The Private Care Company The Sussex Sign Company The Troll's Pantry The Whitehawk Inn Track It Digital Ltd (Trading as Trackpal) Travel Nation UNISON Urban Edge Environmental Consulting Ltd Utility We are Tilt Ltd Wellesley Wealth Advisory West Sussex Print Ltd Wired Sussex Yelo Architects Ltd

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Why the Living Wage is good for business in Brighton and Hove Andrew Will @BrightonIndy

businesses.

The burgeoning digital sector in Brighton and Hove also provides fertile soil for the growth of the Living Wage. Government findings recently showed Businesses that choose to pay Brighton and Hove to be one of the Living Wage in Brighton and the fastest growing and densely Hove are leading the movement populated digital clusters in the towards a fairer society. country. With such a breadth of The benefits that employers, highly skilled jobs the Living employees and the local Wage clearly has a place in the community will feel as a result of city. the Living Wage are wide-ranging Not everyone will be and proven. able to sign up for the The business community As wage poverty Living Wage, as the in the city has showed decreases, people's costing may not be viable overwhelming support for for some companies. But the Living Wage, recognising positive attitudes increase” the campaign embeds an the positive impact that aspiration in our city that it will have. Case studies show that employers who pay able to enjoy what the city has to all companies should aim at.

The announcement that 200 the Living Wage see significant offer rather than just exist in it.

The city’s economy will be companies have now joined up improvements in retention levels, productivity and morale amongst strengthened by the Living Wage. to the Living Wage is a hallmark their staff as well as a fall in By raising the wages of the stage in our city’s history and lowest paid in the city, spending future. The social and economic absenteeism.

For employees the benefits are power and wealth will accelerate standards are sure to grow as clear. An increase in pay means and the entire economy will feel Brighton and Hove businesses they can enjoy a better lifestyle a boost as more money is likely pioneer the journey towards a instead of just surviving day-to- to be invested back into local fairer society. day. Staff will feel more valued and attached to companies, more likely to commit and enjoy their working environment and will give more back to the company.

The social environment of the city is sure to improve.

As wage poverty decreases, people’s positive attitudes increase. Brighton and Hove is one of the more expensive cities to live in around the UK, the Living Wage will ensure that people are

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Established over 35 years ago Impact Initiatives aims to give individuals and communities the support they need to improve their quality of life and feel a part of a wider community.

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The Brighthelm Centre houses the Helm Cafe, Brighthelm Preschool, a theatre, worship space and a host of rooms and spaces available for hire to the wider community.

Brighthelm joined the Brighton Living Wage campaign as part of its renewed mission as it seeks to partner and promote initiatives that strengthen communities, support the vulnerable, and protect the world and its resources. Paying staff the Living Wage is a simple and logical extension of these values.

We support the Living Wage Campaign because we believe passionately that the city, and the people who live and work within it, needs a good wage structure for everyone to grow and prosper. The more money people have in their pocket each week, the more likely they are to spend locally, supporting other businesses. This is how we will continue to be vibrant, successful and have a strong economy. And happier people too.

Sea PR We are lucky to have a fantastic team and by paying them a living wage, they feel valued and take pride in their job. From a business perspective it helps staff motivation and retention.

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We firmly believe that everyone should be paid fairly and recognised for their hard work. At DabApps we're lucky to have a group of really committed people who do a fantastic job and without whom we wouldn't be where we are today.

We want to support the campaign and hopefully encourage other digital agencies in Brighton & Hove to be part of it.

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The RDF Group has been providing IT solutions, consultancy services and IT recruitment for over twenty years, with a strong commitment to the outside community.

Looking after all our employees and providing the right opportunities for everyone has been key to our success and this is why we support the living wage.

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Shared parental leave – an opportunity for firms

Shopping streets invited to battle it out for cash boost A contest to crown the best British high street opens today.

And the winners will be offered a share of the £50,000 cash prize pot, mentoring and help from digital marketing experts.

London Road, Brighton, was shortlisted last year in the Local Parade category. It entered the contest having already won funding as a “Portas Pilot” – part of a project aimed at reviving the traditional high street.

Government minister Penny Mordaunt said: “There is so much amazing innovation happening on our high streets. We want to reward the great work that is being done to improve these crucial assets as well as showcase ideas which can be a springboard for others to try.

“The first competition last year was a tremendous success and I want this year to be even better.”

The competition is designed to help revitalise high streets by promoting the great work that is being done and sharing good

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ideas across the country.

Last year’s winner was Belper in Derbyshire. Joanne Bamford, of the Belper Town Team, said: “Winning the Great British High Street has been a wonderful boost to the town, stimulating interest and encouraging new partners to work with us.

“Local residents are more aware of how special their town is and the publicity has encouraged visitors from neighbouring areas

to make a trip to see what the town has to offer.

“On the back of the competition we have received inquiries from new retailers considering expanding into the town, prospective residents looking to relocate and looking for a town with a real identity to coach companies planning to visit the area.

“The award has provided us with a wonderful platform to promote our town and the innovative projects delivered by the partners. It has also generated a number of new ideas which we hope to implement to allow the town to continue to improve and build on the success.

“We would really encourage villages, town and high streets to get involved in the 2015 competition.”

Details can be found at www.thegreatbritishhighstreet.co.uk.

The deadline for entries is Friday, July 17

Fiona Martin, co-founding director of Martin Searle Solicitors, explains the new rules on shared parental leave and how they could benefit your business.

The introduction of shared parental leave has the potential to provide real benefits for your business – not least in our growing digital media community where these new rules could help attract the best candidates and freelancers.

The new legal entitlement for eligible parents of babies born or adopted after 5 April is to share 50 weeks of leave between them. The mother still has to take the first two weeks herself.

The starting point is to make sure all employees – male and female – are aware of the changes. Employees can break up their leave into chunks so develop clear policies. And establish a positive association by treating anyone who requests leave fairly.

Many of Brighton’s digital media companies already offer fantastic benefits which

encourage work/life balance.

Few, however, offer enhanced maternity or paternity pay. It is important to offer enhanced parental pay to both men and women to avoid potential discrimination claims.

Talented local freelancers could be encouraged to apply for employed roles as the flexibility in their child’s first year plus long-term security might outweigh losing their freedom as a selfemployed consultant.

Key female employees may return to their role sooner and male and female employees could break up the 50week period into chunks.

This would reduce recruitment and training costs and smaller periods of leave are often easier to manage. The winners in business are likely to be those employers who see the possibilities in creating a working culture which emphasises equality for all.

Find out about bite-size learning through the Chamber of Commerce at www. businessinbrighton.org.uk/ events/training-events

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Spread the word – swimming is the best form of exercise

Spring into action with two new group exercise classes at Withdean

TV doctor Hilary Jones and former Olympic champion Duncan Goodhew have urged everyone involved in swimming to “boast about the benefits” for the sake of children’s health, both physical and mental.

The pair were guest speakers at Southern Water’s annual Learn to Swim instructors’ conference and their message was compelling.

They told more than 140 delegates at the K2 Centre in Crawley that swimming was without question, (From left) Dr Hilary Jones and former the best form of exercise for all Olympic champion Duncan Goodhew ages. their physical and mental health.”

Duncan has been a long-term Dr Hilary, a practising GP ambassador for Southern Water’s and broadcaster, said Southern Learn to Swim scheme, which has Water’s commitment to the Learn now been running for 23 years to Swim scheme was admirable and has helped teach more than and the instructors’ work was 650,000 children the vital skill. “amazing”.

He told the instructors, from He listed the health benefits some of the 85 pools across the of swimming, which include Southern Water region, their increasing heart rate, blood flow role was crucial. He said: “We and lung volume, reducing the are being modest and not telling risk of coronary heart disease, people enough about the benefits lowering blood pressure and of swimming. It’s the best sport burning fat. He said: “Above all, for you, full stop, yet we are it’s just brilliant fun, you only not boasting about it. You, the have to look at the kids’ faces instructors, are giving them the when they are in the water.” tools to look after their wellbeing,

The clocks are soon to spring forward, summer is on its way and the Freedom Leisure team at Withdean Sports Complex can help you get into shape with the launch of two new group exercise classes: Les Mills BODYBALANCE™ and Power Yoga. Members and non-members are welcome to join in the sessions to get their summer body blitz off to a strong start.

BODYBALANCE™ is a yogabased, mind and body class that combines elements of Tai Chi and Pilates. It aims to strengthen the entire body and improve flexibility, as well

as leave you feeling calm and centred. Different progressions are provided for each exercise to cater for all fitness levels.

BODYBALANCE™ is being held every Monday from 7.40pm-8.35pm; Thursday from 11.25am-12.20pm and Friday from 5pm-5.55pm.

Power Yoga is a very active form of yoga that comprises a series of postures and dynamic movements designed to improve strength, balance and flexibility. Each class is independently sequenced by one of Freedom Leisure’s highly trained instructors, offering varied and fun classes that will keep you on your toes. Power Yoga takes place every Thursday from 9.15am-10.15am.

For those who prefer high intensity and high energy sessions, dance inspired workouts, core or cardio exercises, Withdean Sports Complex – operated by Freedom Leisure

in partnership with Brighton and Hove City Council - offers over 100 other group exercise classes per week so there’s something for everyone.

“We are committed to providing the best facilities and service possible and as such are constantly reviewing our offering,” says Freedom Leisure Centre Manager Ross Philipson. “Classes here at Withdean Sports Complex are very popular. In fact, we’ve had over 100,000 class visits since the completion of the £2.7 million refurbishment project in December 2013. We’ve introduced BODYBALANCE™ and Power Yoga in direct response to customer feedback and to offer our visitors even more choice.”

Classes are free for members.

Non-members can join in BODYBALANCE™ and Power Yoga on a pay as you go basis.

Booking in advance is recommended to avoid disappointment and can be made by calling Withdean Sports Complex on 01273 542100 or by visiting www.freedom-leisure.co.uk

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What’s On Guide March 13 - 19 FRIDAY I, Malvolio @brightdome This brilliant one-man show unlocks Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night to tell a timeless story of bullying, prudery and practical jokes.

7pm, £12 Brighton Dome Church Street, BN1 1UE

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Eight Miles High @KomediaBrighton A night of mind-melting psychedelic sounds with DJs spinning a heavy mix of British and US 60’s psych rock, freak beat, dream pop, and psychedelic soul 11pm, £4 Komedia Brighton 44-47 Gardner Street, BN1 1UN

SATURDAY Whalefest 2015 @BrightonCentre A non-profit eco-festival that brings ocean giants to life and welcomes celebrities and the world's experts to talk about them.

9.30am - 5.30pm, £16.20 (child £5.40) Brighton Centre Kings Road, BN1 2GR

The Lambrettas @ropetackleart Iconic mod-revival band The Lambrettas play a blazing set of classic hits including Poison Ivy, plus a few musical homages.

8pm, £17.50 Ropetackle Arts Centre BN43 5EG

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9.30am - 1.30pm Hove College Cromwell Road, BN3 3ER

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11am - 7pm Prescription Art BN1 6DN

Fairy Tale Fair - Crafts and Vintage - Mother’s Day Special @fairytale_fair Once again in Patcham this Easter for lots of spring time fun! The fair is a real community event, welcoming families and all ages to come along and enjoy the crafty creations and treats! Pick up a unique gift for Mum too.

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Last week’s solutions:

CRYPTIC - Across: 7 Uneven; 8 Polish; 10 Dilates; 11 Towel; 12 Owns; 13 Bared; 17 Utter; 18 Stye; 22 Drawl; 23 Ageless; 24 Packet; 25 Sphere.

Down: 1 Outdoor; 2 Healing; 3 Testy; 4 Sorties; 5 Views; 6 Shale; 9 Estate car; 14 Atelier; 15 Steeped; 16 Leashed; 19 Adopt; 20 March; 21 Heaps.

QUICK - Across: 7 Exotic; 8 Crease; 10 Replete; 11 Fling; 12 Site; 13 Peace; 17 Trite; 18 Tear; 22 Rouse; 23 Various; 24 Fellow; 25 Screen. Down: 1 Repress; 2 Compete; 3 Sinew; 4 Preface; 5 Rapid; 6 Verge; 9 Defective; 14 Freedom; 15 Devotee; 16 Present; 19 Gruff; 20 Bully; 21 Price.

Choose either quick or cryptic clues.

Cryptic Clues:

Codeword Each number in the grid represents a different letter of the alphabet and every letter of the alphabet is used.

Use the given letter(s) to the right of the main grid to start you off.

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Across 1. Instruct the others all round in selfcontrol (9) 8. The bearing of one who succeeds, we hear (3) 9. This could surely be used for a spell (11) 11. Performer disturbed by airtest (7) 12. Dispatches mail for appointments (5) 13. It’s used for painting the sails of a ship (6) 15. To promote, choose one before others (6) 17. Nautical cry coming from a street around Virginia (5) 18. This may show high temperature when sluices are affected (7) 20. Coach charges (7,4) 22. Sounds like the second person to provide farm stock (3) 23. African trumpeters? (9)

Down 2. Someone’s age revealed inside (3) 3. Makes a call for some jewellery (5) 4. More than one reflection is written about poor game (6) 5. The excursionist is a dancer (7) 6. When they run out the eggs should be cooked! (5,2,4) 7. Rates revised about certain valuable items (9) Quick Clues: 10. A shrub bed with a Across single flower (11) 7. Overcome (9) 11. Gabriel located in 8. Tenanted (3) northern Russia (9) 14. The position of 9. Tempest warning (5-6) the rider making a 11. Constructor (7) pace (7) 12. Pour fat over (5) 16. Scoring implement 13. Folly (6) needed for the 15. Tranquillity (6) clerk (6) 19. Part of a meal 17. Rogue (5) unchanged (5) 18. Lover of country (7) 21. What to do with 20. Cut off (11) seventy-five per 22. Plant (3) cent of the flesh!

(3) 23. Esteemed (9)

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R T N E Y G O S U How you rate:

Give yourself ten minutes to find as many words as possible using the letters in the grid. Each word must use the central letter and at least 3 others, and letters may be used only once. You cannot use plurals, foreign words or proper nouns, but verb forms ending in ‘s’ are permitted. There is one 9-letter word to be found.

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ceil, ceilidh, chide, child, childlike, chill, chilled,

Deserter (3) Shy (5) Bird-house (6) Elevate (7) Conjurer (11) Assertion (9) Inventiveness (11) Liveliness (9) Maker (7) Athletics (6) Topic (5) Before (3)

Fill in the white squares with numbers 1 to 9. Each horizontal block must add up to the number in the shaded square to its left, and each vertical block to the number above.

Numbers may be used once in each block.

Last week’s solutions:

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15 words - average; chilli, deli, dice, dike, dill, hick, hide, hied, hike, hiked, hill, iced, idle, kill, killed, lick, licked, lied, 25 words - good; 35 words - very good; like, liked.

39 or more - excellent.

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V P C T E E A H T ?

C L E H I I A D S Last week’s solutions: The letter represented by the question mark is R. Cumbrae, Lismore, Taransay, all Scottish isles.

Alphamuddle Rearrange the letters in the grid B to make five words that read both across and down. Five letters have been placed to start you off.

R D A

Sudoku Fill in the grids below so that every column, every row and each of the 3x3 boxes contains all the digits from 1 to 9.

Simple

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Replace the question mark with a letter so that the letters within each circle can be arranged to form words on a common theme. What are the three words, and the letter represented by the question mark?

Intermediate

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Last week’s solutions: >

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From top to bottom Simple, Intermediate, Difficult

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Last week’s solutions: Wafer, Arena, Feint, Ennui, Ratio.

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06:00 The Vote (x4) 08:00 Bookenders (x2) 09:00 Film Live Academy 09:30 Best of Brighton Lights 10:00 BollyHeat 10:30 Millionaires' Row (x3) 12:00 Brighton Hi-Lights (x2) 13:00 Best of Brighton Lights 13:30 Northern Cuisine 14:00 Carib-Asian Cookery 14:30 In The Pot 15:00 Millionaires' Row (x3) 16:30 Land Rovers Live 17:00 Under The Radar (x2)

06:00 Under The Radar (x4) 08:00 Brighton Album Chart Show 08:30 Noise Reel 09:00 Albion Night 12:00 Drop The Puck 13:00 BWC British Wrestling Weekly 14:00 In The Pot 14:30 Carib-Asian Cookery 15:00 Land Rovers Live 15:30 Love That Car 16:00 BWC British Wrestling Weekly 17:00 Post Feature 17:30 Northern Cuisine

06:00 The Vote (x4) 08:00 The Newspapers (x2) 09:00 The Vote (x4) 11:00 At The Amex 11:30 Land Rovers Live 12:00 Brighton Hi-Lights (x4) 14:00 At The Amex 14:30 Love That Car 15:00 International Chef Exchange 16:00 Northern Cuisine 16:30 In The Pot 17:00 Biz Buzz 17:30 Growing Concerns

06:00 The Vote (x4) 08:00 Bookenders (x2) 09:00 The Newspapers (x2) 10:00 BollyHeat 10:30 Millionaires' Row (x3) 12:00 Brighton Hi-Lights (x2) 13:00 Best of Brighton Lights 13:30 In The Pot 14:00 Carib-Asian Cookery 14:30 Northern Cuisine 15:00 Millionaires' Row (x3) 16:30 BollyHeat 17:00 Soundcheck

06:00 The Vote (x4) 08:00 Bookenders (x2) 09:00 The Newspapers (x2) 10:00 BollyHeat 10:30 Millionaires' Row (x3) 12:00 Brighton Hi-Lights (x2) 13:00 Best of Brighton Lights 13:30 Northern Cuisine 14:00 In The Pot 14:30 Carib-Asian Cookery 15:00 Millionaires' Row (x3) 16:30 Cuppa TV 17:00 Under The Radar 17:30 On The Verge

06:00 The Vote (x4) 08:00 Bookenders (x2) 09:00 Cuppa TV 09:30 Best of Brighton Lights 10:00 BollyHeat 10:30 Millionaires' Row (x3) 12:00 Brighton Hi-Lights (x2) 13:00 Best of Brighton Lights 13:30 Carib-Asian Cookery 14:00 Northern Cuisine 14:30 In The Pot 15:00 Millionaires' Row (x3) 16:30 Life Stories 17:00 Under The Radar (x2)

06:00 The Vote (x4) 08:00 Bookenders (x2) 09:00 Best of Brighton Lights 09:30 Cuppa TV 10:00 BollyHeat 10:30 Millionaires' Row (x3) 12:00 Brighton Hi-Lights (x2) 13:00 Best of Brighton Lights 13:30 Carib-Asian Cookery 14:00 In The Pot 14:30 Northern Cuisine 15:00 Millionaires' Row (x3) 16:30 Post Feature 17:00 Soundcheck

18:00 Latest News The latest news where we are, the latest sports news, plus national and international updates, and the up-to-date forecast for your area and beyond. 18:30 The Newspapers Mike Mendoza is joined by guests to discuss this week's stories in the press. 19:00 Brighton Hi-Lights The best conversation, videos, music and funniest moments from Latest TV's first topical magazine programme. 19:30 Latest News 20:00 The Vote Frank Le Duc covers local and national politics and the upcoming key elections for our future. 20:30 Latest News 21:00 Magic'd Tommy visits Leeds to shock spectators, plus he teaches you how to amaze your mates with a clever bit of engineering. 21:30 What The Waffle Unclassifiable comedy from Richard Shayler and Jessica Kellgren Hayes. 22:00 Modern Toss (x2) Comedy animation and live action series. Lots of swearing.

23:00 Noise Reel Amplifying a wave of music news and entertainment to your TV every fortnight. Featuring interviews, exclusive performances, discussion and much more. 23:30 Brighton Album Chart Show Our monthly top 10 is compiled solely from albums bought in Brighton's independent cult store, Resident Records.

00:00 Soundcheck A fresh new music show, having loud and live performances from talent of all ages, genres and styles.

01:00 Under The Radar Paul Mex and Jeff Hemmings show and discuss great music videos. 01:30 The Unexplained Tales of unusual and unexplained activity, bought to life by our very own scary storyteller Graham Sutherland. 02:00 Beyond The Grave The mystic duo Josh Ellis and Lou Pope head to Bristol to speak to local people about life...Beyond the Grave.

02:30 You Make It, We Show It! Films made by you, the great Brighton public.

03:00 Beyond The Grave 03:30 Noise Reel 04:00 Brighton Album Chart Show 04:30 Under The Radar (x2) 05:30 What The Waffle

18:00 The Newspapers Mike Mendoza is joined by guests to discuss this week's stories in the press. 18:30 Best of Brighton Lights Richard Shayler takes a cheeky look back on episodes of Brighton Lights, first aired on the internet.

19:00 Brighton Hi-Lights The best conversation, videos, music and funniest moments from Latest TV's first broadcast series of Brighton's topical magazine programme. 19:30 You Make It, We Show It! Latest Bill and David Netherton present films made by you, the great Brighton public. 20:00 Latest News The latest news where we are, the latest sports news, plus national and international updates, and the up-to-date forecast for your area and beyond. 20:30 Magic'd Tommy visits Leeds to shock spectators, plus he teaches you how to amaze your mates with a clever bit of engineering - or is it 'magic'?

21:00 FilmFest on TV Jessica Kellgren Hayes introduces Latest TV's very own weekly Film Festival, a dedicated film night for movies, shorts, and new brand new work from film makers.

23:00 Under The Radar (x2) Paul Mex and Jeff Hemmings show and discuss great music videos that may have been under your radar. 00:00 The Unexplained Tales of unusual and unexplained activity, bought to life by our very own scary storyteller Graham Sutherland. 00:30 Latest News 01:00 FilmFest on TV 03:00 Latest News 03:30 Bored Gamers Bored Gamers combines the exciting worlds of video and adult board gaming to bring you news, reviews and much more. 04:30 Latest News 05:00 You Make It, We Show It! Latest Bill and David Netherton present films made by you, the great Brighton public. 05:30 Under The Radar

18:00 Latest News The latest news where we are, the latest sports news, plus national and international updates, and the up-to-date forecast for your area and beyond. 18:30 At The Amex Latest Sport were at the Amex.

Tune in to see the story of the day.

19:00 Brighton Hi-Lights The best conversation, videos, music and funniest moments from Latest TV's first broadcast series of Brighton's topical magazine programme. 19:30 Latest News 20:00 Life Stories In Life Stories we meet people with amazing stories to tell – about their lives. 20:30 Love That Car Passionate stories about owners and their cars, covering history, key events and why they love them. This is the fans story. 21:00 FilmFest on TV Jessica Kellgren Hayes introduces Latest TV's very own weekly Film Festival, a dedicated film night for movies, shorts, and new brand new work from film makers. 23:00 Under The Radar (x2) Paul Mex and Jeff Hemmings show and discuss great music videos that may have been under your radar. 00:00 Latest News 00:30 FilmFest on TV Jessica 02:30 Latest News 03:00 FilmFest on TV 05:00 Latest News 05:30 At The Amex

18:00 Latest News The latest news where we are, the latest sports news, plus national and international updates, and the up-to-date forecast for your area and beyond. 18:30 Cuppa TV Magazine show for women. 19:00 Best of Brighton Lights Richard Shayler takes a cheeky look back on episodes of Brighton Lights, first aired on the internet. 19:30 Latest News 20:00 The Vote Frank Le Duc covers local and national politics and the upcoming key elections for our future. Expect heated debates as Brighton decides on Latest TV! 20:30 Northern Cuisine Gareth Kyle continues his culinary tour of great food destinations in the north-east. He visits Alnwick and the Outcook Cookery School, making a rustic game pie with brown ale chutney. 21:00 Latest News 21:30 International Chef Exchange Top British chefs swap kitchens and locations for a week with chefs around the world. Food writer Andrew Kay presents the entertaining stories of the cultural and culinary exchange. 22:30 Latest News 23:00 Soundcheck A fresh new music show, having loud and live performances from talent of all ages, genres and styles. 00:00 Latest News 00:30 Cuppa TV Magazine show for women.

01:00 Best of Brighton Lights 01:30 Latest News 02:00 The Vote 02:30 Northern Cuisine 03:00 Latest News 03:30 International Chef Exchange 04:30 Latest News 05:00 Soundcheck

18:00 Latest News Episode 226 The latest news where we are, the latest sports news, plus national and international updates, and the upto-date forecast for your area and beyond. 18:30 Biz Buzz What makes business in Brighton and the Greater Brighton area buzz? Ollie Wilson discovers the latest developments in small, medium and large enterprises, and new faces in the local business scene. 19:00 Best of Brighton Lights Richard Shayler takes a cheeky look back on episodes of Brighton Lights, first aired on the internet. 19:30 Latest News 20:00 The Vote Frank Le Duc covers local and national politics and the upcoming key elections for our future. Expect heated debates as Brighton decides on Latest TV! 20:30 Love That Car Passionate stories about owners and their cars, covering history, key events and why they love them. This is the fans story. 21:00 Latest News 21:30 Hindsight: The Shorts (x2) With Ronnie Appleton. Reflections on a dying community which gave much to the development of Belfast.

21:45 Hindsight: The Shorts 22:00 Life Stories In Life Stories we meet people with amazing stories to tell – about their lives. 22:30 Latest News 23:00 Soundcheck A fresh new music show, having loud and live performances from talent of all ages, genres and styles. 00:00 Latest News 00:30 Biz Buzz 01:00 Best of Brighton Lights 01:30 Latest News 02:00 The Vote 02:30 Love That Car 03:00 Latest News 03:30 Hindsight: The Shorts (x2) 04:00 Life Stories 04:30 Latest News 05:00 Soundcheck

18:00 Latest News The latest news where we are, the latest sports news, plus national and international updates, and the up-to-date forecast for your area and beyond. 18:30 Post Feature All the latest movie news, reviews and previews. With Jessica Kellgren Hayes and Joseph Gunn. 19:00 Brighton Hi-Lights The best conversation, videos, music and funniest moments from Latest TV's first broadcast series of Brighton's topical magazine programme. 19:30 Latest News 20:00 The Vote Frank Le Duc covers local and national politics and the upcoming key elections for our future. Expect heated debates as Brighton decides on Latest TV! 20:30 Millionaires' Row From penthouse to pool, take an exclusive tour of exceptional, outstanding, and unique dream houses. 21:00 Latest News 21:30 Beyond The Grave (x2) Josh Ellis is joined by Lou Pope, a psychic medium. The mystic duo take on some of Bristol's spookiest spots and speak to local people about life...Beyond the Grave. 22:30 Latest News 23:00 On The Verge New music and breaking bands.

23:30 The Brighton Lights Sessions: John Bentley 00:00 Latest News 00:30 Post Feature 01:00 Brighton Hi-Lights 01:30 Latest News 02:00 The Vote 02:30 Millionaires' Row 03:00 Latest News 03:30 Beyond The Grave 04:30 Latest News 05:00 On The Verge New music and breaking bands. 05:30 The Brighton Lights Sessions: John Bentley

18:00 Latest News The latest news where we are, the latest sports news, plus national and international updates, and the upto-date forecast for your area and beyond. 18:30 Film Live Academy The ultimate guide on all aspects of film making. Covering everything you need to be bona fide film maker. 19:00 Brighton Hi-Lights The best conversation, videos, music and funniest moments from Latest TV's first broadcast series of Brighton's topical magazine programme. 19:30 Albion Night The Seagulls weekly show with Latest Sport. Featuring news about all the squads and competitions.

Classic games from the club's archives and much more. 22:30 Latest News 23:00 Soundcheck A fresh new music show, having loud and live performances from talent of all ages, genres and styles.

00:00 Latest News 00:30 Film Live Academy The ultimate guide on all aspects of film making. Covering everything you need to be bona fide film maker. 01:00 Brighton Hi-Lights 01:30 Albion Night The Seagulls weekly show with Latest Sport. Featuring news about all the squads and competitions. Classic games from the club's archives and much more. 04:30 Latest News 05:00 Soundcheck

Ones to watch ....

Tuesday, March 17 The Vote 8pm Frank le Duc takes the helm in this political debate programme, bringing up the issues that matter to you on local and national levels. With the election campaigning yet to go into full megadrive, this is the perfect time to get some perspective on the issues at hand and give some real reflection to your vote.

Wednesday, March 18 Latest News 6pm

Thursday, March 19 Albion Night 7.30pm

The latest in local and national news brought to you by your very own local team. Plus sports news – go Seagulls! – and up-to-date weather forecasts, so that you too can prepare ahead of time for the influx of Londoners coming down to our cobbled beaches if the sun looks half-likely to show its face.

Three hours of unabashed Seagulls immersement should sort out your football fix for this week. You are most very welcome! No, no need to thank us – it’s our veritable pleasure. With news about all the squads and competitions, as well as classic games from the archives, this is a feast we all enjoy.

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by Luis Rodriguez

The Places I Eat

A taste of the country in the heart of town Claire Beveridge @placesieatbtn

Tucked away at the top of Hamilton Road, The Chimney House is half table service restaurant (or gastro-pub if you will) and half local boozer.

Harvey’s on tap, a decent spirits selection and friendly, welcoming bar-staff.

The Chimney House ethos is simple: “quality food and drink in a relaxed and family friendly atmosphere”.

Produce is sourced as locally as it can be and includes vegetables from Fin & Farm, meat from Garlic Wood Farm, and fish from both Shoreham and Newhaven boats.

As you enter the large pub, one side is full of roaring laughter and rustic bar-snacks/lighter bites including homemade sausage rolls, potted shrimp and rarebit; and the other candle-lit, romantic without being too slushy and date-night heaven. The Chimney House isn’t just for wining and dining, families are most welcome and the food menu ensures that children are well catered for.

Sitting facing the open plan kitchen - a great touch and always fantastic to see your food being prepared - we started with a refreshing house gin and Fentimans, whilst mulling over the menu. I couldn’t help but order a portion of pork crackling (£2), which turned out to be light curls of pig that really meltedin-the-mouth. A great pre-dinner nibble.

The menu has a rural, countryside charm to it; a rarity found inside a city such as Brighton.

Dishes change regularly, especially with the seasons and we agonised over parsnip soup, bread-crumbed pigs head, leek and stilton tart, smoked haddock with squid and celeriac, and pigeon with turnip and salted plum.

We ordered a bottle of Italian Primitivo del Salento - a gorgeous

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Steak tartar, apple and horseradish sorbet with crispy potato frites Ingredients 250g fillet steak 3 apples

Parsley and garlic marinated beer braised short ribs

fruity red with hints of plum and black cherry - and started with pickled sardine with salsify, buttermilk, elder and rye (£6) and spelt and crisp bread, smoked egg yolk, sour cream and foraged leaves (£5.50).

Delicately and beautifully presented, the sardine oozed a delicate but rich oil that paired beautifully with the subtle elder and rye, the latter of which gave a satisfying crunch to the plate.

The buttermilk was an innovative and interesting addition to the dish and was exceptionally light.

I couldn’t help but marvel at the charming nature of the dish and excellent balance of texture and flavour. The vegetarian starter was also very much enjoyed, with praise given to both presentation and flavour.

For mains we grazed on mutton leg and shoulder with rape greens, Jerusalem artichoke and beer vinegar (£15) and a vegetarian tasting plate (£13) that contained a plethora of carefully constructed dishes such as turnip and malt, cauliflower fritter, carrot and whey and woodruff gel.

The mutton was perfectly cooked and packed a lot of flavour into the four rounds of pink and brown flesh that curved around my plate. The meat paired well with the earthy, nutty Jerusalem

artichoke but a drizzle more of beer vinegar wouldn't have gone a miss. The impact of the rape greens should also be noted; peppery, crisp and great to see the kitchen team use this lesser-known vegetable.

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Francesco Procopio dei Coltelli is more commonly known as The Godfather of Ice-cream.

This isn't because of a penchant for horse heads or because he got fat and lost his looks there is no evidence to suggest either, but to be fair, there's also no evidence to the contrary.

Irrespective of his equine fancies or his BMI, he gained his nickname by inheriting his father's ice-cream machine and making gelato available to every Tommaso, Riccardo and Aroldo.

He was born in Sicily in 1651 and moved to France after his father died. He trained as a chef before getting a job with a guy called Pascal.

Pascal was an Armenian immigrant who owned the only "café" in Paris - everyone else had "lemonade stalls". Even with Procopio as his apprentice, his business was failing, so in 1686

1 spoon of horseradish 1 potato Worcestershire sauce Chives

Olives 1 egg yolk 100 olive oil Half a red onion

Method Cut the potato with a mandolin into julienne, and fry until crispy.

Slice the beef into very small dice and mix with the chopped onion and Worcestershire sauce, and then season.  Peel the apples (keep the skin in water).  Cook the apples in water until really soft, add the skin and horseradish, then blend until smooth.  Finish by leaving the dish in the freezer.  

Luis Rodriguez is demi chef de partie at Hilton Brighton Metropole he gave it to our man Procopio and off he went to London.

Procopio changed the café's name to Le Procope and moved the stall to a more prominent and permanent position. He bought a bath house and ripped out all the fixtures and fittings and installed them in his new gaff. Chandeliers, mirrored walls and marble tables filled his cavernous new plot however bright it was outside, Le Procope was renowned for its dark and moody interior.

Le Procope sold all the usual lemonade stall stock and also their trademark "frozen waters".

As a kid in Sicily, Procopio mixed snow with honey and fruits, but now he was using his father's much-tinkered-with invention to mass produce what we would call sorbet. He was so good at it that he had a royal licence to make it for King Louis XIV. When he wasn't busy making people offers they couldn't refuse, Procopio was preoccupied with pioneering pre-eminent products, like his introduction of little porcelain bowls similar to egg cups. He

used them to serve - insert drumroll here - coffee.

Comédie Français (a theatre) opened up right opposite Le Procope and this helped Procopio become the proud owner of the first literary café in Paris. His regulars included Voltaire, Rousseau, Benjamin Franklin, Napoleon Bonaparte and our favourite - Oscar Wilde.

Procopio changed Parisian culture and created a cafédwelling society which is now synonymous with Parisian lifestyle. As Paris' oldest restaurant, Le Procope is over 300 years old and is still very much in business. Procopio, however, is sleeping with the fishes. As Procopio didn't say anything particularly noteworthy, until we meet again next week, we'll leave you with a little something from Mr Wilde himself, "by giving us the opinions of the uneducated, journalism keeps us in touch with the ignorance of the community".

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Public Notices BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 BRIGHTON & HOVE VARIOUS CONTROLLED PARKING ZONES CONSOLIDATION ORDER 2008 AMENDMENT ORDER NO.5 2015 (TRO-1-2015) NOTICE is hereby given that Brighton & Hove City Council (“the Council”) has on 11th March 2015 made the above named Order under the relevant sections of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended which when it comes into operation on 1st April 2015 will introduce the following; ARTICLE AMENDMENTS: Parking Places – Article 2 amendment as Francis Street has been added to this section SCHEDULE 1 AMENDMENTS: Zone Y Exclusive Medium Tariff Short Term Pay & Display parking (for a period of up to 2 hours no return within 4 hours) from Monday to Sunday 9am and 6pm inclusive – Amend in:- Baker Street City Car Club only At Any Time – New in:Kingsbury Road Disabled Badge Holders Parking At Any Time – Amend in:- Baker Street Disabled Badge Holders Personal Parking At Any Time – New in:- Francis Street Motorcycle only At Any Time – Amend in:Baker Street Loading only Monday - Sunday 9am to 6pm – New in:- Baker Street Streets eligible for Resident’s Permit – Amend in:- Ditchling Road, Francis Street and London Terrace Modifications A change to this order as originally proposed and advertised on 16th January 2015 is as follows:BRIGHTON & HOVE VARIOUS CONTROLLED PARKING ZONES CONSOLIDATION ORDER 2008 AMENDMENT ORDER NO.5 2015 • Proposed Loading Bay in Baker Street – The loading times have been amended.

A copy of this Notice, the Order as made, plans showing the lengths of road affected and a statement of the Council’s reasons for making the Order may be seen online at www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/tro-finalised.

These documents together with a copy of the existing Orders to be amended may also be examined at the Customer Service Centres at Bartholomew House, Bartholomew Square, Brighton (Monday to Friday 8.45am-4.30pm) and Hove Town Hall, Ground Floor, Norton Road, Hove, (Monday to Friday 8.45am-5.00pm).

Any person who wishes to question the validity of the Order or of any of its provisions on the grounds that it or they are not within the powers conferred by the Act, or that any requirements of the Act or of any instrument made under it have not been complied with may, within six weeks from the date on which the Order was made, apply to the High Court for that purpose.

Dated: 13th March 2015 Executive Director Environment, Development & Housing Brighton & Hove City Council c/o Parking Infrastructure 2nd Floor, Kings House Grand Avenue Hove BN3 2LS

INSOLVENCY ACT 1986

IN BANKRUPTCY

BRIGHTON COUNTY COURT

NO 1317 of 1993 RE: RICHARD EDWIN ROLLINSHAW Unemployed, of 4 Crescent Place, Kemp Town, Brighton, East Sussex BN2 1AS, lately trading with another as Rollinshaw‘s Patisserie at 100 St James Street, Brighton, East Sussex as a Baker.

D.O.B: 3 March 1947 I intend to pay within four months from 15th April 2015 (being the last day for proving) the first and final dividend of 8.01 p/£.

Creditors who have not yet proved their debts must do so by 15th April 2015 (being last day of proving) otherwise they will be excluded from the dividend. The required proof of debt form is available on the Insolvency Service website (www.bis.gov.uk/insolvency, select “Forms“ and then form 6.37). Alternatively, you can contact my office at the address below to supply a form.

NO 171 of 1994 RE: NICHOLAS SAWICKI Of 65 St Leonards Gardens, Hove, trading at Wyndham Street Garage, Wyndham Street, Brighton, both in East Sussex, as a Repairer of Motor Vehicles and Used Car Dealer.

D.O.B: 8 December 1950 I intend to pay within four months from 8th April 2015 (being the last day for proving) the first and final dividend of 3.13 p/£.

Creditors who have not yet proved their debts must do so by 8th April 2015 (being last day of proving) otherwise they will be excluded from the dividend. The required proof of debt form is available on the Insolvency Service website (www.bis.gov.uk/insolvency, select “Forms“ and then form 6.37). Alternatively, you can contact my office at the address below to supply a form.

NO 282 of 1996 RE: CHRISTOPHER ROBIN BRYAN Who at the time of bankruptcy (06/06/1996) resided at 55 Hill Side Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex BN14 9QS, lately a garage proprietor, traded as Autoflair at 1 Addison Road, Hove, East Sussex, previously trading in partnership with another as garage proprietors, in the same style, and at the same address.

D.O.B: 12 March 1946 I intend to pay within four months from 15th April 2015 (being the last day for proving) the first and final dividend of 13.79 p/£.

Creditors who have not yet proved their debts must do so by 15th April 2015 (being last day of proving) otherwise they will be excluded from the dividend. The required proof of debt form is available on the Insolvency Service website (www.bis.gov.uk/insolvency, select “Forms“ and then form 6.37). Alternatively, you can contact my office at the address below to supply a form.

A Oliver, Official Receiver and trustee, LTADT, PO Box 4376, Companies House, Crown Way, Cardiff CF14 8JX. Tel: 029 2038 0178 e-mail: RTLU.SouthWest@insolvency.gsi.gov.uk

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Parenting Time Waits For No Mum I did a terrible thing last week – I became a cliché. I forgot my humble beginnings as an expectant mum of one and slipped effortlessly into the role of mother superior. You know, one of those annoying friendly types who emerge with their “helpful” advice and anecdotes when you’re heavily pregnant and at your most desperate to get on and meet your baby.

They’re the sort that come out with gems about trying to enjoy the last few weeks before your baby’s arrival, not to wish away your last, precious pre-parenting days. Well, last week that was me, exhorting my friend to try to make the most of this time doing nothing but waiting. I might even have mentioned a less than positive birth experience of a mutual friend. What was I thinking?

If I can just say in my defence, I did realise quite quickly what I’d done and promptly apologised.

But I was shocked, dear reader.

Shocked at how easily I’d slipped into the role of know-it-all-mumof-one.

I’ve resolved to be much more

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on the ball with pregnant friends in future – after all, I was the one who, in their position, had an A4 print out of my plans for each day up to my due date after I finished work, so desperate was I to put the “maternity” into maternity leave.

It was me too who was on the phone to my mum in tears when I was several days overdue because I just wanted to meet my baby.

YESTERDAY. And yet there I was, telling my pregnant friend to “make the most” of this time – forgetting, it seems, about the multiple nocturnal toilet trips, the achey hips, the twitchy legs, the cramps and twinges and the constant symptom spotting for a sign that labour’s on its way.

Not to mention the cravings for cured meats and a big slab of brie.

Shame on me!

BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 THE BRIGHTON & HOVE (OFF-STREET PARKING PLACES) ORDER 2008 NOTICE OF CLOSURE OF HADDINGTON STREET CAR PARK NOTICE is hereby given that Brighton & Hove City Council will on 30 March 2015, under Article 14 of the above named order, close Haddington Street Car Park for a period of 12 months.

Reason for Notice. The council intends to extend St. Andrew’s CE Primary School, which will encompass the existing car park site. New parking will be included as part of this expansion once works are completed.

Effect of Notice. All traffic will be prohibited from entering Haddington Street Car Park for the duration stated above.

Any queries regarding the above please contact Gillian Churchill on 01273 293515.

A copy of this Notice may be seen online at www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/tro-proposals (ref TRO-6-2015) and also at the Customer Service Centres at Bartholomew House, Bartholomew Square, Brighton (Monday to Friday 8.45am-4.30pm) and Hove Town Hall, Ground Floor, Norton Road, Hove, (Monday to Friday 8.45am-5.00pm).

Dated: 13 March 2015.

Executive Director Environment, Development & Housing, Brighton & Hove City Council, c/o Parking Infrastructure, 2nd Floor, Kings House, Grand Avenue, Hove BN3 2LS.

JOHNNY CANTOR

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Last year, the worldwide beauty industry was valued at £300 billion. It is predicted to grow 29% to £388 billion by 2017, according to Cosmetic Executive Women, the industry body.

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Women over 45 spend £2 billion annually on cosmetics,skincare,and toiletries. The 50-plus population will grow by 38% between now and 2035, but you certainly won’t know by the look of us. Frankly, if you are in your 40s and your mum is in her 60s, you probably both enjoy similar products. The market is currently heaving with Mother's Day delights; newsletters with free postage, time-limited but generous discounts, plus loads of two-forones at the point of sale, so it pays to shop around.

Pure Potions, a Brighton brand, has a great new product that is half price (usually £10.99) when you purchase a 100ml daily moisturiser (RRP £13.99). Skin Salvation Intensive Hand Cream is free from petro-chemicals, parabens, and perfumes - and is rich in essential fatty acids and skin nourishing vitamins to replenish the natural barrier. Sea Buckthorn, Shea Butter and Hemp Seed Oil essential fatty acids are fed into the skin to replenish and restore. Chickweed, calendula, chamomile and nettle combat the itchy redness of dry or cracked skin. It comes in a handy 50ml size and is suitable for everyone (even babies) that are prone to hand eczema, contact dermatitis, and psoriasis.

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At the moment, you can snag a Barefoot SOS Rosehip Blend Collection in a stylish pink beauty bag for £35. It contains Daily Replenishing Cream: enriched with skin-renewing Rosa Mosqueta Oil, nourishing Argan and Borage Oils and collagen-boosting Vitamins A and E for a smoother, revitalised complexion.

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Commuter Heaven £959,950 Freehold Haywards Heath Area, East Sussex ■

Six bedroom detached home

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Bright and spacious living area

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Mature front and rear gardens

■ Double Garage and off road parking

Close to mainline station to London ■

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Situated on quiet cul de sac

For more information, contact: 01273 622664 info@qsalesandlettings.co.uk 195 Lewes Road, Brighton, BN2 3LA

What you can get for ... £200,000 £200,000

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Windsor Lodge Brighton

Clarendon Place Brighton

Waverley Crescent Brighton

Telephone: 01273 683111

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Telephone: 01273 289335

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Located in Kemp Town is a one double bedroom apartment on a first floor regency conversion. The property was recently refurbished and offers a fully fitted kitchen with a south facing lounge and a separate utility room. The bathroom has the same flooring as the kitchen. There is also loft space on the lowered ceiling.

This ground floor garden apartment is situated in Waverley Crescent.

The apartment consists of one double bedroom, separate living room with direct access to a private garden and views across Brighton. It comes complete with a modern fitted kitchen/diner and a newly fitted bathroom. The apartment also has a private parking space.

www.brandvaughan.co.uk Built in 1886, this former chapel was the Primitive Methodist Chapel. More recently it was used by the Greek Orthodox community. It was converted into flats in 1987 creating residences in the heart of Kemp Town. This first floor flat offers one double bedroom, one large kitchen through to dining room and lounge.

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Estate agency, tailored for you.

17th Century Charmer A beautiful, grade II listed three bedroom cottage with outbuildings and over half an acre of gardens near Mayfield, East Sussex.

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Freehold

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www.maslen.co.uk Open until 8pm every Thursday

NEW to the market

BEACONSFIELD ROAD £245,000 Leasehold

DITCHLING ROAD £275,000 Freehold

n Top Floor 2 bed flat n Lounge, fitted kitchen n Bathroom n Exclusive to Maslen Estate Agents n EPC D55

n 2 storey 2 bed house n Lounge, kitchen n Fitted bathroom, small rear patio n GCH, popular location n EPC D63

Call Fiveways office 01273 566777

Call Fiveways office 01273 566777

NEW to the market

NEW to the market

EATON ROAD £300,000 Leasehold

FARM ROAD £399,000 Leasehold

n Impressive lounge with 12'8 high ceilings n Double bedroom with feature glass canopy n Modern white kitchen and bathroom n Separate WC n Polished floor boards n EPC D58

n 2 Bedroom town house n Off street parking and roof terrace n In need of modernisation n Study, gas heating, great location n EPC C70

Call Hove office 01273 321000

Call Hove office 01273 321000

VERE ROAD £290,000 Share of freehold A TWO DOUBLE BEDROOM MAISONETTE SITUATED CLOSE TO LONDON ROAD RAILWAY STATION. The property occupies the first and second floor of this three storey building and benefits from a modern kitchen and bathroom and views across Brighton from the rear. Energy Rating C69.

Call Fiveways office 01273 566777

“David Maslen Estate Agents - Experts in everything we do” NEW to the market

NEW to the market

WILLOW CLOSE Offers in excess of £360,000 Freehold

CRESCENT DRIVE NORTH £580,000 Freehold

BULLER ROAD £325,000 Freehold

BRISTOL GARDENS £400,000 Freehold

n Great potential to work from home n 6 bedroom home n OR 4 bedrooms with granny annex n Off road parking n Views over Woodingdean to the Downs/sea n En-suite to the master bedroom n EPC C71

n Off road parking n Garage n Utility room/boot room n Built by the present owner to a high standard n Kitchen overlooks the garden n EPC C71

n Spacious character family home n Open plan living on ground floor n 3 double bedrooms n 46'0 rear garden n EPC D63

n 3 bedroom end terrace 4 storey house n Sought-after Kemp Town area n Integral garage n No onward chain n EPC E52

Call Woodingdean office 01273 278866

Call Woodingdean office 01273 278866

Call Lewes Road office 01273 677001

Call Lewes Road office 01273 677001

See all our current property listings at: www.maslen.co.uk LEWES ROAD 01273 677001 ● WOODINGDEAN 01273 278866 ● CHURCH ROAD 01273 321000 ● FIVEWAYS 01273 566777

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Crosby&Woods | SOLICITORS 75 Church Road, Hove BN3 2BB www.crosbywoods.co.uk

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Durham Court, Fourth Avenue, Hove £149,950

St James Street, Brighton £175,000 OIRO

Chapel Terrace, Kemp Town £325,000

Well presented top floor studio flat within a purpose built block in a prestigious road just off Hove seafront. Benefits from a separate sleeping area, modern kitchen and bathroom, living area with neutral decoration and a built in breakfast bar/ eating area.

A one bedroom third floor flat forming part of this converted period property with rooftop views across central Brighton.

Conveniently situated for Brighton city centre and the seafront with good sized living space, separate kitchen, and a bedroom with built in storage. The property has been redecorated throughout and there is no chain.

A charming two bedroom first floor balcony flat forming part of this converted period property in the heart of Kemp Town.

The stylish living space has a high ceiling and an open aspect overlooking St Georges Church and grounds.

Royal Crescent Mews, Brighton £375,000

Rottingdean Place, Rottingdean £385,000

Chichester Terrace,Kemp Town £400,000

An unusual mews house with two reception rooms and three bedrooms situated to the rear of historic Royal Crescent off Brighton seafront and just around the corner from Kemp Town Village. A super spot for a hideaway home and with private parking!

Exclusive and secure apartment with two double bedrooms in a luxury development with excellent leisure facilities, backing onto the South Downs national park .The apartment is tastefully decorated with a neutral palette and has the benefit of a balcony accessed from the living room and both bedrooms.

A stylish and well laid out lower ground floor seafront apartment with two good sized double bedrooms in one of Kemp Town's most impressive Grade 1 listed terraces. The living room overlooks a secluded, south facing private patio area. The property also has use of the stunning Kemp Town enclosures.

The French Apartments, Brighton £425,000

Atlingworth House, Marine Parade £675,000

Sussex Mews, Kemp Town £775,000

Immaculate and well presented ground floor apartment with two double bedrooms, forming part of this historic Grade 2 listed period building, which is surprisingly secluded. You will find well planned living accommodation, a wealth of built in storage, a private patio, well kept communal gardens and off road parking.

Unique seafront duplex apartment with amazing sea views from every room. The apartment is in an end of terrace period building so has light from side windows as well as the beautiful large bay windows in the living room and master bedroom. Currently arranged with an open plan living room and three bedrooms, there is also a large roof terrace that provides and one of the best views in Brighton.

Recently refurbished with a contemporary style, this 3 / 4 bedroom house set within a private mews adjacent to the prestigious Sussex Square, offers cutting edge contemporary living behind a façade of period charm in the heart of Kemp Town, a veritable village within the city of Brighton.

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Khalil Properties, 124 Lewes Road, Brighton BN2 3LG 01273 593 960 www.khalilproperties.co.uk

Wellington Road £475 PCM

Marine Parade £1295 PCM

Denmark Mews £2250 PCM

■ Open plan ■ Shower room ■ Kitchen with some appliances ■ Unfurnished ■ Close to all local amenities

■ The property benefits from a double and single bedroom both decorated to feel luxurious with subtle wallpaper and a built in wardrobe as well as a vanity/study area.

■ The bathroom is fully fitted and finished to a high standard with a shower over bath.

■ The property is fully furnished with stylish furniture including a television and fireplace.

■ Available 16th March

■ This fantastic property is set over three floors, the ground floor boasts a good size lounge, W.C, large modern open plan kitchen with appliances, a spacious living room leading onto the patio garden.

■ This property has been finished to a high standard throughout and has the added benefits of a balcony and also two parking spaces!

■ Available 30th March

***A UK Homeowner guarantor or six months' rent in advance will be required with this property***

Is there such a thing as renting without risk? risk, why not give us a call to find relationships. In fact, all you need In the first of a series of articles out just how easy it is to realise? do is take care of the money that offering advice and news for Not many things in life are comes in each month. local landlords, Ahmed Khalil of guaranteed, but your rental income At the end of the lease we return Khalil Properties reveals that it is certainly can be. your property to you in the same possible to rent without risk. condition as we received it.

Imagine owning a property that Or we could just rinse and repeat, For more information about continues to pay you rent even achieving rent without risk, or to allowing you to carry on renting when it is empty. Imagine enjoying discuss other rental opportunities your property without risk for a return on your investment, around Brighton, call Ahmed another five years. without the runaround and Khalil on 01273 573690, visit Khalil The scheme is open to all, and rigmarole of the rental process. who wouldn’t want to be a landlord Properties at 124 Lewes Road, And imagine making money from without the worry and uncertainty? Brighton, or find us online at your flat or home without the It’s perfect for overseas landlords www.khalilproperties.co.uk malarkey and machinations of everyday maintenance.

Just imagine! It sounds We take care of day to day good, doesn’t it? maintenance and tennant The funny thing is that you don’t actually need relationships. In fact all you need to imagine it; you already to do is take care of the money own such a property, you just haven’t realised it yet. that comes in each month.”

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01273 208020 www.justlets.co.uk | info@justlets.co.uk 87 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2BB

Clifton Street, Valverde House, Brighton Hove £1,300 £950 PCM PCM

York Villas, Valverde House, Brighton Hove £1,300 £790 PCM PCM

Blatchington Valverde House, Road, Hove Hove £1,300 £900 PCM PCM

n One Newly bedroom redecorated top floor three flat bedroom

n One Newly bedroom redecorated minutes three from bedroom Brighton Station

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Lower Rock Valverde House, Gardens, HoveBrighton £1,300 £600 PCM PCM

Hove ParkHouse, Valverde Gardens, Hove Hove £1,300 PCM £2,750

Lansdowne Valverde House, Place, Hove Hove £1,300 £400 PCM PCM

n Ground Newly redecorated floor large studio three bedroom flat

n Four Newly bedroom redecorated family three home, bedroom Hove Park location

n FF Newly bedsit redecorated located just three off bedroom Western Road

n Secure Secondsblock, from great Brighton Hove Seafront location

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n Two Newly bedroom redecorated fourththree floorbedroom flat in a superb location

n Large Newlytwo redecorated bedroomthree third bedroom floor, sought after area

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n Walking Secure block, distance great toHove Brighton location Station

n Secure Neutrally block, decorated, great Hove in very location good decorative order

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n Large Modern lounge kitchen with allfeature appliances, fireplace, brightGFCH lounge

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Brighton and Hove Albion v Wolves in the Championship on Saturday, March 14, kick-off 3pm.

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Match preview Brighton and Hove Albion v Wolves

Albion prefer life at home

Albion statistics:

League position

League goals

Opponent's position

19

TH

TEIXEIRA 6 DUNK 5 BALDOCK 2 DARYL MURPHY (Ipswich Town) 22

8TH

League form guide W-W-L-W-L-L-D-D-W-W-L-W-L Last 3 league fixtures Reading 2-1 L Derby 2-O W Bolton L 1-0

Next 3 league fixtures Wolves 14/03/15 H Millwall 17/03/15 A Blackburn 21/03/15 A

Albion league statistics 2014 -15 Pass completion Average Possession

Shots per game

79%

77% 53%

Albion Wolves

53%

13.2 15

Shots on target per game

4.4 4.2

Shots conceded per game

12.8 13.6

Goals

50

Goals against

44

Points

58

41 45 40

Chris O'Grady buries his spot kick at Reading (Photograph: Paul Hazlewood)

Richard Morris @BHIndyAlbion Brighton and Hove Albion return to the friendly surroundings of the Amex tomorrow (Saturday) after another less-than-perfect performance on the road.

The Seagulls lost 2-1 at Reading on Tuesday night – spurning a glorious chance to move 12 points clear of the last relegation spot and making it five away games without a win.

Chris Hughton’s men have scored just two goals in their last half dozen games on their travels and have not tasted away-day victory since beating Charlton Athletic 1-0 back on January 10.

In contrast, however, their

Chris Hughton Albion manager (Speaking after defeat at Reading)

home form has been impressive, with the Albion on a run of three wins in a row at the Amex and four wins from their last five home games.

Tomorrow they welcome Wolverhampton Wanderers knowing they will have to be at their best to continue their encouraging Falmer form.

Wolves have won three of their last six away games and sit an encouraging eighth in the hotly-contested Championship table, with genuine aspirations towards the end-of-season playoffs.

Key to their good form has been the form of strike duo Benik Afobe and Bakary Sako. Afobe has seven goals for Wolves since joining in January, including in

‘‘

It was a difficult pitch to play on and they played to their strengths – very direct.

"We needed to make sure – in the first half – that we looked after the ball better. We needed to keep the score at 1-1 for longer. It’s a concern when we concede goals.

each of his side’s last two games.

Sako leads the Molineux scoring charts with 11 league strikes and is available to face the Albion after seeing the red card received against Watford rescinded.

Chris O’Grady will hope to build on his first league goal for the Albion after finding the net from the spot against Reading, while Hughton is likely to shuffle his Seagulls pack following the disappointing midweek result for which he made a number of changes to his starting 11.

Fans will hope to see Joao Teixeira unleashed on Wolves.

The on-loan Liverpool prospect has been in sparkling form of late at the Amex and is fastbecoming a key creative figure in the Seagulls attack.

"We can’t allow Mackie to have that much time and space. It was a fairly scrappy game.

"We have to dig deep for these types of games. There weren’t many clear-cut chances. In the areas where we needed to show more quality, we didn’t.”

Championship table

PL

GD

PTS

1

Bournemouth

36

35

66

2

Derby

36

29

66

3

Watford

36

28

66

4

Middlesbrough

36

28

66

5

Norwich

36

31

65

6

Brentford

36

12

62

7

Ipswich

36

17

61

8

Wolves

36

6

58

9

Nottm Forest

36

8

53

10

Sheff Wed

36

-2

49

11

Blackburn

35

0

48

12

Charlton

36

-4

48

13

Leeds

36

-7

47

14

Birmingham

36

-10

46

15

Cardiff

36

-5

44

16

Reading

36

-15

44

17

Huddersfield

36

-17

42

18

Bolton

35

-11

41

19

Brighton

36

-4

40

20

Rotherham

36

-16

40

21

Fulham

36

-17

39

22

Wigan

36

-16

31

23

Millwall

36

-29

31

24

Blackpool

36

-41

22

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Radio Reverb’s manic 52-hour long live Reverbathon came and went in a flash, and Ady and Al were delighted to be taking part. We had a two-hour special, featuring guests Paul Beirne (Albion’s Head of Commercial Development), the Argus’ Brian Owen, still nursing his broken elbow, and the BBC’s social media guru Jem Stone (together

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American Express Community Stadium, Brighton Friday 20th March 2015. Kick-off 7.55pm

The sun is out. Spring is here.

Well, maybe. Many a man is considering whether to give the lawnmower its first run out of the year. I think I might just wait.

Two years ago, at this time of year, we were engulfed in snow.

So, what's this got to do with football? Well, in recent months much of the talk ahead of games has been about the state of the pitches. Blackpool was a bog. Sheffield Wednesday was tacky. Bolton was bobbly. Even Reading on Tuesday caused a few problems for the players.

No excuses, of course. It has also become an obstacle to the one-time routine post-match

interview. In Berkshire this week, cameraman Tim and I watched as three buzzing machines edged closer to cutting our toenails.

So, we scoured the bowels of the Madejski Stadium for a quiet spacious spot. No go. In the end we had to conduct it at the foot of a stairwell. Credit to Mr Hughton. I’ve actually had to record interviews in a variety of places. The car, the changing room, the bar, the kitchen.

On the last day of the season at Notts County, due to a pitch invasion, I spoke to Gus Poyet in a corridor so thin our noses were virtually touching. Luckily

my breath didn’t smell of garlic. (Ref complaint from Uwe Rosler to a colleague). Many bosses don’t enjoy the camera glare so soon after the final whistle.

Nowadays, they are generally railroaded into a big press conference after the ‘flash’ interviews. Hughton may not serve up the juicy headlines of some managers but if he is as professional in his dealings on the pitch as he is in the far flung crevices of the Mad Stad, Albion should be OK.

When we nearly went all the way Dan Tester @BHIndyAlbion The FA Cup quarter finals last weekend were a bit of a damp squib compared to the excitement of the earlier rounds. It was a rather different story in Brighton and Hove 32 years ago this week.

Norwich City were the visitors at the Goldstone Ground at the same stage of the competition and the two towns were almost beside themselves with anticipation. A disappointing campaign – in the old First Division – had seen crowds dip below 10,000, thanks largely to the sleep-inducing fare served up by Mike Bailey’s negative side.

But, salvation would come from the diminutive former Liverpool midfielder, Jimmy Melia, who took over the reins in December 1982.

His style was infinitely more entertaining than his predecessor’s but was not particularly conducive to the rough and tumble of First Division football. In contrast, it appeared to suit the FA Cup rather well!

After a Hove stalemate in round three, Newcastle United were dispatched at St James’

Brighton and Hove Albion's Goldstone Ground

Park, courtesy of a goal from returning hero Peter Ward, and two disallowed efforts from the bubblepermed Geordie demi-god Kevin Keegan.

Next, Manchester City, who back in the 1980s lived within their means, were easily brushed aside 4-0 to earn a fifth-round trip to reigning league champions, at Anfield. In those days Liverpool never lost at home, especially not to a team who, at that juncture, hadn’t won on the road all season. Lady luck favoured the Albion again as usually rock-steady penalty taker Phil Neal fluffed his lines and Melia’s men won 2-1, much to the delight of the little Liverpudlian, who somewhat unwisely – but

completely in the moment – led his players from the celebrating blue and white throng of the away end, skipping like a spring lamb, towards the swaying – and seething – Kop. As he crossed the halfway line a deafening crescendo of boos hastened an about-turn straight down the tunnel.

Over 28,000 fans were packed into the Goldstone like sardines for the Canaries’ visit and – again – fortune favoured the Albion as the referee waved play on for Jimmy Case to bulldoze through the green and yellow defence to score the only goal of the game in front of an absolutely ecstatic North Stand.

You really can’t beat a good cup run. Maybe next season!

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