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No end in sight for frustrated commuters as fresh round of Southern strikes loom Bex Bastable

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Railway station staff are to join conductors in taking industrial action next month, in the RMT union’s second dispute with rail operator Govia Thameslink (GTR). The RMT union had already called a 48-hour strike on September 7, over Govia Thameslink Railway’s plans to change the role of conductors on Southern services. But yesterday (Thursday) the union announced its members working in ticket offices will join the strike for 24 hours.

The union said it fears the reorganisation will affect dispatchers and barrier staff in the near future. Mick Cash, RMT general secretary, said; “The Govia Thamelink franchise is in meltdown and not fit for purpose. Not content with axing catering services, closing ticket offices and attacking the role of their guards they now want to threaten 130 station jobs and compromise the safety of both their passengers and staff alike. “Our members have made it clear that they will not stand by while this basketcase franchise unleashes

yet another attack on jobs and services in the drive for profits and that is why we have no option but to take strike action.” GTR’s proposals for ticket offices would see Falmer’s office close, with offices at Hove and Portslade seeing reduced hours. Southern passenger services director Alex Foulds urged the union to get back round the negotiating table. “Enough is enough. Let’s stop the strikes and settle it. We need to get back on track and give customers and staff their normal lives back.” SEE PAGE 5

Brighton and Hove students bucked the national trend as they received their GCSE results yesterday (Thursday), as despite a fall in top grades nationally, the city improved its results on last year. City-wide, 62 per cent of students achieved five A* to C grades including English and maths. Catherine Vaughan (pictured) from the Brighton Aldridge Community Academy celebrated her 11 A* to C grades, and her school saw a 21 per cent rise in students achieving the benchmark five A* to C grades on last year. See page three for more student success stories, and page 30 for GCSE results from across the city.

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Student picks up top grades after battle against cancer Bex Bastable

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Brighton and Hove’s GCSE results tell a story of success against a national backdrop of falling grades. But there are also plenty of individual success stories across the city. Twins Emma and Isabel Taylor of Cardinal Newman Catholic School achieved 25 A* and A grades between them, despite the fact that Emma had battled cancer in her school years. Emma said: “I expected goodresultsbutnotthisgood! In Year 9, I was diagnosed with cancer and have been fighting it for a number of years which has been really tough. I had to miss a year of school and have been playing catch up but have now been in remission for a year. “A few years ago I didn’t know if I would even be able

to take my GCSEs and now this. It’s amazing!” She achieved an 13 A*s while her twin sister Isabel achieved nine A*s and three As. Emma is going to study chemistry, biology and mathematics (statistics) at A-Level and hopes to go on to study medicine at university. Isabel is going to study the International Baccalaureate, and said “I am shaking – I just can’t believe it. Our mum is waiting in the car and we will definitely be going out in Brighton together later to celebrate!” Katie Scott, principal of Portslade Aldridge Community Academy (PACA), praised one of her students who succeeded against all odds. She said: “Among many great performances one of the students of whom we are most proud is Mohammad Habbat. “Mohammad arrived in England only two years ago

and did not speak English. He has achieved eight A* to C grades, including four A* and As.” Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (BACA) praised its high flying students, which included: Pandora Douglas who achieved 12 A* to C grades with nine A* to As; Rebecca Farley with 12 A* to Cs, with six A* to As; and Catherine Vaughan achieving 11 A* to Cs with five A* to As. Another high-flyer from Cardinal Newman was Dasha Alderton, who at the age of just 15, achieved 11 A* to A grades at GCSE. Dasha said: “I hope to study medicine in the future and have already taken part in some enrichment courses which I loved. My mum is very proud.” For more on GCSE results at schools across Brighton and Hove, see page 30.

Green MP’s book co-written with Lib Dem and Labour politicians

That conversation culminated in a book, ‘The Alternative: Toward a New Progressive Politics’, which includes contributions from a range of politicians

Emma and Isabel Taylor picked up 25 A* and A grades

The complainant alleged that she had filed expense claims of approximately £385 between November 2012 and October 2013, according to the IPCC. Mrs Bourne said: “I am committed to maximum transparency in all public office roles and will welcome the independent assessment of the IPCC.” Mrs Bourne, who is paid an annual salary of £85,000, has a list of expenses published on her website. It includes

University backs microbead ban Scientists at the University of Brighton’s Aquatic Research Centre are backing calls for a ban on ‘microbeads’ – particles of plastic used in a number of cosmetics and cleaning products, which end up in lakes, rivers and the ocean. University PhD student Matt Turley, said: “A ban on the use of microplastics in personal care products in the UK is a step in the right direction to reducing further inputs of plastic to the marine environment.”

Now in its 38th year, Brighton Record Fair is older than some of its albums on sale at the event this Sunday, at the Brighton Centre. Geoff Finch, who founded the fair, said: “It’s great to see vinyl so popular again and with people of all ages. We get a lot of students and families bargain-hunting at the fair, as well as dedicated collectors.”

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including Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron. It calls for cross-party co-operation to ‘inspire a credible alternative to the Conservatives’. On a progressive pact locally, Ms Lucas said: “It is interesting, there is lots of discussion. There is a Compass group locally, they certainly promote this strategy. It absolutely has to be decided at a local level. I think it is fair to say there is mixed views in all parties, including the Greens.” The book was published yesterday (Thursday), by Biteback Publishing, and is £12.99.

12 claims for train fares between Sussex and London totalling £385.50 between January and September 2013, but the document says: “Although the regulations permit, the PCC stopped claiming any additional expenses or allowances from October 2013 until the end of her first term of office.” The IPCC said it would investigate whether a false statement was made during the 2016 election.

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Progressive politics tome by Lucas and her Lib Dem rival The Green MP for Brighton Pavilion has penned a book alongside her Lib Dem rival Chris Bowers, and Labour MP for Wigan Lisa Dandy. The book about progressive politics was first discussed at the 2015 election count, where Mr Bowers stood against Caroline Lucas for Brighton Pavilion. “We were talking in the small hours, and although I was delighted that it looked like I would keep my seat, overall our hopes of not having another Conservative government were dashed,” said Ms Lucas. “We talked about how a progressive government would get in.”

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Petition for safety review at ‘dangerous’ accident hotspot Bex Bastable

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Dozens of residents have signed a petition to review the safety of the junction at the bottom of Elm Grove after a string of serious accidents. There have been several serious crashes at the junction in the last five years, including one on July 9, when a cyclist was hospitalised. Hanover resident Dani Ahrens, who started the petition to Brighton and Hove City Council said: “When I read the news that another person had been seriously injured at that junction, I decided to try and get it changed. The way it’s set up now, people going straight ahead on bikes are almost encouraged to cycle on the inside of vehicles turning left, and they both have green lights at the same time. It’s scary for people on bikes, nerve-wracking for drivers and bewildering

A photograph taken by Cllr Tom Druitt after an accident at Elm Grove

for pedestrians. I’ve been talking to local shopkeepers and many of them have taken petitions for their customers to sign, as they all agree that the junction is dangerous.” The petition calls for the removal of railings, an additional pedestrian crossing, and protected cycle paths. Katy Rodda, another local resident, said: “Brighton and Hove City Council has already agreed to support the

national Space for Cycling campaign, which aims to make streets safe enough for people aged eight to 80 to get around by bike. “Until we sort out dangerous junctions like this, we’ll never get enough people on bikes.” Cllr Gill Mitchell, chair of the environment, transport and sustainability committee, said: “In the current financial year we’re continuing investment of

£92,000 to upgrade the traffic signals at Elm Grove to help the traffic flow and improve the safety. We are also looking at a scheme which will include work to address the guard railing around the junction. “We are committed to ensuring the safety of our roads and we always look carefully at prioritising the areas most in need of attention. Across the city we’re allocating nearly £500,000 to improve the safety and environment on school routes and to other centres such as medical centres. Road safety is a high priority in the Local Transport Plan and includes providing safer roads for motorists, cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians.” The petition will be discussed by the environment, transport and sustainability committee in October.

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Rail union to take fresh strike action in dispute Joshua Powling

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Southern services are due to be affected by the fifth railstrike in less than five months. Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has been locked in a bitter dispute with the RMT unionformonthsoverplansto change the job of conductors. Drivers would operate train doors instead of the conductors, something the union has objected to on safety grounds. The 48-hour strike would start on Wednesday September 7. Mick Cash, general secretary at the RMT, said: “This action has been forced on us by the arrogance and inaction of Govia Thameslink and the government who have made it clear that they have no interest in resolving this dispute or in tackling the daily chaos on Southern. “Instead they have begun the process of bulldozing through the drive towards wholesale Driver Only Operation without agreement and without any concern for the impact on safety, security and disability access.

“We share the anger and frustration of passengers and we cannot sit back while jobs and safety are compromised on these dangerously overcrowded trains.” During the dispute, which has seen already seen several walkouts by the RMT, passengers have faced months of disruption due to staff shortages and a revised weekday timetable was brought in back in early July. Alex Foulds, Southern passenger service director said: “Passengers and staff will once again be appalled by the RMT’s decision to hold yet another strike. We are moving forward with our plans for the benefit of customers after nine months of fruitless attempts to reach an agreement. This action is unnecessary, unjustified and futile – we have guaranteed all our onboard staff a job until the end of the franchise, as valued members of our future operation, with no reduction in salary. And claims that safety is at risk are just untrue. The independent rail safety body has said so, and nearly half our trains run without conductors already.”

Bus driver strike halted for further talks Bus drivers and engineers at Brighton and Hove Buses have suspended strike action, after ‘positive talks’ between union officials and management at the company. Members of Unite had voted to take industrial action over clashes with management. But last week, Martin Harris, managing director of Brighton and Hove Buses, said talks had been ‘positive’ and ‘constructive’. He said: “These frank and

helpful discussions have allowed me to see the issues in a fresh light and, while I am proud of the company’s commitment to all our staff as a good and fair employer, I recognise that there are areas where we need to improve. “We have an exceptionally hardworking and dedicated workforce and, having talked through and teased out the problems that have arisen during a challenging period for us all, I can see I have

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Brighton environmentalists are invited to join a naked beach clean-up and make history on Sunday September 18. Strip The Beach, organised by the World Cetacean Alliance, aims to strip the beach of rubbish, and get into the record books, as organisers intend to bring together a Guinness World Record number of people for the event. Strip The Beach will take place on Brighton’s historic Black Rock naturist beach. Russell Arnott, event organiser said: “At present, eight million tons of plastic is added to our oceans every year. I can’t even begin to imagine what that much plastic looks like; the number is too big for the human mind to get a handle on. “Plastic can take hundreds of years to break down naturally so in the meantime

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Fans of a famous metalcore guitarist have raised more than £20,000 for Martlets Hospice in Hove. Tom Searle, alongside his brother Dan Searle, rose to international success with their band Architects. But 28-year-old Tom died last weekend, after a threeyear battle with cancer. His brother Dan, wrote a message on the band’s Facebook page, to its 700,000 followers, which said: “It is with unbelievable pain and sadness that I have to announce that at around twelve minutes past midnight on August 20

my amazing brother, Tom, passed away after over three years living with cancer. “He was an incredible songwriter and guitarist. He was my closest and oldest friend. He was a funny, intelligent and sweet man and he leaves an enormous void in all of our lives.” He explained how Tom had been absent from some recent shows because of his illness - but that didn’t stop him from performing as much as he could at the bands’ shows across Europe and America. The band, founded by Brighton-based musicians, has recorded seven albums and the group has toured all over the world. Dan continued: “The Martlets Hospice in Hove

took unbelievable care of Tom in his final days. “We were constantly blown away by their compassion and hard work and we feel hugely indebted to them for ensuring that we were able to make some amazing memories with Tom before he passed away.” He encouraged fans to donate to the hospice, via a JustGiving page, and said: “A donation to The Martlets will be greatly appreciated and will be seen as a fitting tribute to the memory of Tom.” As the Brighton & Hove Independent went to press, fans had raised more than £21,000. To donate in Tom’s memory, visit: www. justgiving.com/thomassearle

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Hundreds of people gathered on the Old Toll Bridge in Shoreham on Monday to remember the airshow tragedy on its first anniversary. Family members and friends of those who died in the disaster, dignitaries and members of the community came together exactly a year since a Hawker Hunter jet crashed onto the A27 during the Shoreham Airshow. A minute’s silence was held on the bridge, which became a focal point in the wake of the tragedy. It started at 1.22pm – the exact time the jet crashed. Flowers dedicated to the 11 men who died were also laid on the bridge. The 11 men were: Maurice Abrahams, 76, from Brighton; Graham Mallinson, 72, from Newick; Mark Trussler, 54, from Worthing; Dylan Archer, 42, from Brighton; Richard Smith, 26, from Hove; Tony Brightwell, 53, from Hove; Mark Reeves, 53, from Seaford; Worthing

The families of the 11 men who died released doves from the Old Toll Bridge

United footballers Matthew Grimstone and Jacob Schilt, both 23 and from Brighton; personal trainer Matt Jones, 24, of Littlehampton; and Daniele Polito, 23, from Worthing. The Rev Canon Ann Waizeneker, of St Mary de Haura and the Church of the Good Shepherd, read out a prayer and the names of the victims. She said: “It’s a really

important thing to do, to mark this, at the time it happened and at this place, which is a focal point.” The memorial ended as the families of those who died released 11 white doves, which flew over the bridge and into the distance. Reverend Terry Stratford, associate priest for the two churches, said: “It was a poignant moment, for me, the

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sight of the doves, flying high and free. It was quite moving.” Several of the British Red Cross volunteers, who were there on the day of the crash providing first aid and ambulance support, came to pay their respects. Terry Alexander, one of the ambulance crew and a volunteer, said: “It’s been a difficult day, a lot of emotion, a lot of grief.”

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A pair of hard-working volunteers who spend their free time looking out for the safety of Sussex residents are set to tie the knot tomorrow (Saturday) – and the top item on the wedding wishlist is new equipment for their search and rescue charity. Hove couple Nick Rewcastle and Hannah Dickens volunteer for Sussex Search and Rescue and are campaigning to raise £15,000. The reason for the fundraising drive, is the organisation’s radios need to be replaced by the end of the year - from analogue radios, to digital ones. Nick said: “We are currently using analogue that is nationally being phased out, so we’ve got to switch over to digital and that costs a lot of money.” The switch-over happens in early 2017, and although the group has already secured funding for 35 radios, it needs an additional £15,000 to buy a further 30. But what is Sussex Search and Rescue? Nick said: “Sussex Search and Rescue works with Sussex Police to search for vulnerable people. We can be called out at any time of day.” There are 60 members on the team from across Sussex

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who can be called out at any moment to search for a missing person. The group started when murdered schoolgirl Sarah Payne went missing in Sussex. Around 150 people got together to search for her, and decided to carry on assisting the police after the case was closed. Now the group works with the Sussex Police on dozens of cases a year - but it is entirely voluntary. Hannah and Nick volunteer outside of their day jobs; Hannah works in a pharmacy and Nick works in public relations. “I got involved as I was a police cadet when I was younger,” said Hannah. “I wanted to give something

back, as my Nan suffered from dementia, and a lot of the time we are searching for dementia patients. “My Nan used to go wandering. For me it was like I would like to do something.” One such incident was earlier this year, when the group were sent out to look for a missing Chichester man Leslie Collins, who was 79, and needed urgent medical attention after suffering a stroke. Nick said: “He went missing on the Saturday morning. We did a search on Saturday and all day Sunday. Nothing was found Sunday night. The next day we got a call for another missing person.” Hannah continued: “That

missing person got found within two hours, so we thought we would go back and do one more search for Leslie. “We got to Chichester University campus. We searched for 15 minutes and we found him. He was found in the bushes. His body temperature was so low the helicopter did not pick him up. Within 15 minutes he was in the back of an ambulance. “A few weeks later he sadly passed away, but we gave him a chance to say goodbye to his family.” The pair said they get satisfaction out of helping people - whether its reuniting a missing person with their family, or giving relatives

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closure. But it’s hard work, and callouts can come at any time. Nick said: “We once got called out on Valentine’s Day.” Hannah said: “We were going to have a chilled day and cook a nice meal and then bam.” The pair were sent out to Newhaven to search for a missing woman. She was never found. Nick said: “We searched for a few days and then we were stood down.” Hannah said she was called out on New Year’s Eve a couple

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of years ago, when a man was swept out to sea in Brighton. “Working with the RNLI, coastguard and the police, we did a whole day of searching,” said Hannah. The man’s body was eventually found further down the coast, and Hannah said: “We were there so he wasn’t found by a member of the public.” When someone goes missing, police contact Sussex Search and Rescue, and a text is sent out to all volunteers to see who can make it.

The volunteers work on the ground to assist police, and Hannah said the first place to look is always the last known location of the missing person, and the search goes on from there. Sometimes volunteers can be searching for up to nine hours, so they need goodquality kit and supplies, all paid for out of their own pockets. The group’s radios are an essential part of the operation, but as Sussex Search and Rescue is a charity, it does

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Graham Chainey

Brighton historian

Some seafront entertainers of yesteryear

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aptain Camp, the one-legged swimmer, will prepare and partake of breakfast on the water”, an advert from August 1868 promises; a colleague “will perform airs upon the concertina, and read the daily paper, whilst lying on the water”. The holidaymakers thronging into Brighton in high season or on bank holidays expected to see spectacles, to be entertained and thrilled. And there was always plenty for them to enjoy. Strolling the prom or pier, you might see trick cyclists, a conjuror, acrobats balancing barrels on their heads, or a traditional Punch and Judy show (the last Brighton practitioner, Mike “Sergeant” Stone, died in 2005 after 30 years of service). Minstrel groups (now regarded as thoroughly non-PC) were popular. As early as 1851, Mrs Merrifield says “German bands are met with on the Cliff, groups of Ethiopian serenaders with blackened faces and hands, and cotton dresses with coloured stripes, parade the streets”. Around 1900, the Mohawk Minstrels

Professor Doughty with his dogs, West Pier, 1907

performed on the West Pier in blue coats, striped trousers, and huge bow ties, playing banjos and concertinas. As you perambulated, the sound of one band would segue cacophonously into that of the next. Lord Alfred Douglas, as a lad in the 1880s, used to go on the West Pier to watch the performing fleas. As did young Winston Churchill. According to Clifford Musgrave, “these miserable creatures gave by their frantic leaps an impression of moving the various devices to which they were attached by means of silver wires fastened

to their necks”, producing such effects as duelling with swords, hauling a waggon or a hansom cab, or even firing a cannon. In 1894 another West Pier spectacle was “a complete nest of the great hill ant, occupying a glass case in the centre of the kiosk”. Douglas also recalled “a man with a performing dog called Spot”. This may or may not have been the famous James Doughty, who by Edwardian days was billed as “the oldest living actor and clown”. His dogs wore hats and coats, jumped through hoops, balanced on large balls, and danced on their hind legs. In 1911, aged 92, Doughty, who lived in Middle Street, married his assistant, aged 25, wearing for the occasion a multi-coloured suit and flashy tie. Aquatic entertainments abounded. Professors Reddish, Cyril and Powsey would do bicycle dives from high platforms (these were finally banned in 1912 when Professor Cyril – real name Albert Huggins Heppell – died when his act went wrong). Powsey’s daughter, Gladys Powsey, and Zoe Brigden were among other famed divers and swimmers. Gladys did imitations of a seal, while in Zoe’s “wooden soldier” dive she kept her arms rigid at her sides. In

1889 punters could watch Louise Webb’s performances in a glass tank. Submerged in three feet of water, she ate sponge cake, drank milk from a bottle, and did sewing and writing. During the 1920s, you could have your silhouette cut on the West Pier by the renowned Hubert Leslie. Using an ordinary pair of embroidery scissors and black paper, Leslie took between half a minute and three minutes to cut an exact profile, charging half a crown for head and shoulders, five shillings for full figure. His albums of 20,000 signed silhouettes are now in the National Portrait Gallery. As late as the 1960s, there was the Great Omani (Ron Cunningham), “Brighton’s last great end-of-the-pier showman”, eating light bulbs, diving in chains, and weaving a speedboat blindfold through the pier’s piles while the sea blazed around him. You’re unlikely to witness that sort of thing this weekend, in our health-andsafety obsessed age, or many of the other sights that once enlivened the seafront, though you may still see Romanian “living statues”, a fire-eating juggler, a zebraheaded pianist, or daredevil “tombstoning” youths.

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he uniquely British passion for home ownership is epitomised by the ‘right to buy’. This passion makes huge financial sense as home owners pay less than renters and end up owning a valuable house. Also home owners generally live in more decent homes than privately rented propertieswith over a third of private rented homes failing the decent homes standard. However this month it was reported that home ownership has dropped by seven per cent since its 2001 peak. Meanwhile the private rented sector has almost doubled in size since 1995. Rents and house prices are higher than ever. Many housing associations are becoming more commercial in outlook and are doubling rents when they relet some homes. The housing crisis is getting worse. Why? For the last 30 years governments of both colours have operated within a free market mindset where private sector supply responds to increased demand. This fails to recognise that the private sector (and increasingly some housing associations) actually benefit from shortage of supply and the associated high rents and high prices. If prices come down then they make less money. So it’s not surprising that when consecutive governments have promised the voters new homes then failed to achieve targets. Governments need to change their mindset. The truth is the private sector has never delivered enough and only in the 1950s and 60s when around 150,000-300,000 council houses were built a year were enough homes built. This public intervention in the market kept house prices affordable, as well as producing truly affordable social housing for those not wishing to buy. To push private house building, Greens want to discourage developers hoarding land with a land value tax. Rather than invest in new council housing, the current government is going in the opposite direction. They

increased subsidises for the right to buy then denied councils enough money to replace on a one-for-one basis. Councils have only replaced around one in six of the homes sold. Since 2012, over 41,000 homes have been sold while around 5,500 are being/have been replaced. In Brighton and Hove we a running to stand still, losing on average 80 homes a year to the right to buy, yet despite the large council house building programme initiated under the Greens it is not projected all these homes will be replaced. Scotland has abolished the right to buy, it’s time England did too. Even worse, the new Housing and Planning Act proposes a ‘tenants tax’ on rents. This tax is to be paid to the government to pressure councils to sell off high value homes when they become empty; a brazen attempt to further reduce much needed council housing. To add insult to injury the money from this “tax” on council tenants will subsidise housing association right to buy discounts! Without a fundamental change in government policy what can the Brighton and Hove Council do? It can build council-owned emergency accommodation for homeless people. Private and housing association landlords receive over £100 million in benefit payments each year. Many landlords house homeless people in less than pleasant conditions. Better these payments go to the council providing decent accommodation It should continue to build new council homes, but charge Living Rents that are truly affordable (not market linked so called ‘affordable’ rents currently double social council rents), and it should challenge housing associations to stay affordable. The council should only work with those willing to pledge not to hike up the rents in Brighton and Hove when re-letting These measures can only alleviate the excesses of successive governments market-dominated mindset. It’s time for a new mindset and thankfully many Labour members are saying the same.

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till very much valued as important civic spaces in our towns and cities for leisure, pleasure and keeping fit, our parks and open spaces are the most highly used of public assets. Repeat council surveys bear this out along with hundreds of willing volunteers giving up their time to work alongside the council’s City Parks team to preserve and enhance these much loved spaces. This has culminated once again in seven of Brighton and Hove’s parks retaining their treasured Green Flag status. Unsurprisingly in the UK, people living in urban areas use their parks more regularly (63 per cent) than those living in more rural areas (41 per cent), and as the population of our city grows, with a greater intensification of its built environment, the preservation of these green spaces becomes even more important, especially when fewer of us do jobs that keep us physically fit. But Brighton and Hove’s parks and open spaces, like those up and down the country, are facing a funding crisis never seen before as budgets are progressively reduced as part of the government’s 40 per cent reduction in the council’s grant.

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make full use of digital technology to let people know via texts and tweets what is happening in their local park and how they too can become involved. We have just launched our ‘Big Parks and Open Spaces Conversation’ that will run until the end of October and invite residents, visitors and all park users to have their say and consider how our local parks could evolve into the future. To find out more, visit: www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/ parks-consultation. Friends groups across the city will be helping us distribute 10,000 flyers and we’ll be contacting a random sample of residents to encourage as many people as possible to take part. Look out too for the signs and posters in our parks and open spaces. And, in a hopeful sign that MPs are now recognising the very real funding threat to the country’s precious parks, the Communities and Local Government Select Committee has opened an inquiry that runs until September 30 welcoming written submissions on this important issue. To get involved, visit: bit.ly/29GFNvY So, please make sure that you, your family and friends have your say – twice!

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Opinion

Ollie Sykes

Green councillor for Brighton and Hove

We’ve kept Labour’s feet on the ground

s August begins to draw to a close, it’s a good time to think about the previous council year and to look ahead to new opportunities and

challenges. I’ve been using the quieter summer period to reflect with colleagues on the role of Greens in opposition. Over the last year, we have endeavoured to hold the Labour administration to account, to scrutinise and challenge decisionmaking and to keep eyes focused on what matters to residents and the needs of the city. Leading up to the budget, we challenged decisions to reduce the amount of help poorer households received with council tax bills. We also challenged cuts to children’s centres services and the council’s youth service. In February, we were pleased to throw our weight behind an amendment to secure some additional funding to mitigate some of the budget cuts. In April, after a lengthy campaign we were delighted to save Hove Library from closure, where we challenged a flawed business case which would not have delivered either value for money or the services that people in Hove need. Although our input may not always be appreciated by the Labour administration, our interventions have kept their feet firmly on the ground, have made sure they publicly justify major decisions, and have ensured they deliver better outcomes for residents as a result. I hope readers will be able to make up their own mind on how they think both we and Labour have performed in the last year.

From our perspective, Labour’s performance has been less than stellar, with issues such as falling recycling rates showing that delivering the basics is not as easy as they perhaps expected. I would like to have seen Labour putting up more of a fight for the city, challenging ongoing Conservative government cuts rather than implementing them without question. Next year, I’d love to see a truly progressive plan to deliver the services the city needs. My fear is that the Labour administration is simply too distracted by the internal strife of their local party to plan ahead. I want to see the city succeed regardless of which party is in control. I want to see better services, more help for those in need, and a regenerated city economy. If Labour are a little lost at the moment, I want to help them move forward in a progressive direction. That’s why as Greens, we are determined over the next year to put forward constructive ideas to make that happen. Where Labour have good ideas, we’ll support them. That’s what we did with the Fairness Commission this year, which has now reported with an impressive array of recommendations for improving fairness in the city. That’s something we can really get behind and we’ll be pushing for a clear timetable for action. We will continue to challenge, to scrutinise, and to question our Labour counterparts, even though it may not win us friends or get us added to their Christmas card list. Hopefully we’ll deliver a few wins for the city as a result. Personally, I’m looking forward to a constructive year ahead.

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This reminded me of the marvellous film, Lost in Translation, it has the same jet lagged, dreamy quality to it, where everyday details take on a bizarre, mirage like quality, sometimes verging on a nightmare. In a rising Saudi Arabian city, far from weary, recession-scarred America, a struggling businessman pursues a last-ditch attempt to stave off bankruptcy, pay his daughter’s college fees, and finally do something great. Alan Clay is 54, divorced, broke and desperate. This is his last big presentation. Through a tenuous connection to a minor figure in the Saudi Royal family he blags a pitch to show a new high tech system of communications which involves a hologram of a virtual person from thousands of miles away. Through the minor irritations of the King never turning up, the city being unfinished, the relentless heat, the low level menace on the streets, the double standards of the casual sexism and the illegal moonshine he tries to make sense of it all. Eggers is not especially concerned to ridicule Saudi Arabia, though its absurdities make for easy satire, but his main message seems to be the passing of the American dream – work hard, get rich quick and screw the rest of the world. He’s eventually pipped to the post by being undercut by a massive Chinese conglomerate. The irony being that his whole life he has been brought up on the idea that US made is best.

A chance to take a ‘walk in her shoes’ Women and men across the city are invited to take ‘A Walk in her Shoes’ on Sunday, September 4. The event, organised by volunteer movement Soroptomist Brighton and Hove, aims to raise funds and highlight the distance walked by thousands of women and girls in the developing world every day, simply to collect water. The walk will proceed along the seafront from 2pm, from the Palace Pier to the King Alfred Leisure Centre and back.

Chris Duffin, president of Soroptomist Brighton and Hove, said: “Water is one of life’s most basic needs, yet women of all ages have no choice but to spend many hours on this exhausting and arduous task. By raising money and awareness, we aim to enable these women to free up more time for other activities, such as education, training and earning a living.” Registration for the walk is £10. To find out more, email Soroptomists.brightonhove@ mail.com

written by Dan Tester @DJDanteBrighton Excerpts from the book

Brightonomicon, a novel by Robert Rankin, was released in the UK. The book is set in a depiction of the city and is based on ‘The Brighton Zodiac’, a map consisting of carriageway constellations found in Brighton and Hove. It is the eighth and final book of a series, entitled the Brentford Trilogy, that are predominantly set in a west London public house.

Last week I picked a friend up from Gatwick after her holiday; we joked that she had brought grey clouds and blustery rain with her after a blissful week on the Italian island of Procida. The clear turquoise water, lush green hills and perfect sunshine everyday had made it the perfect holiday. But now it was back to reality. As we drove back to Brighton she told me all about her time on the secluded Italian islands and it got me thinking about the couples and children I work with. The hotel where she was staying held a party to mark Ferragosto; an Italian public holiday celebrated on 15 August, coinciding with the major Catholic feast of the Assumption of Mary. All the hotel guests were invited along with local villagers. An amazing experience, people sang, danced and ate more different types of aubergine dish than she thought possible. She was invited to sit at the table of a father from Naples and his young daughter, Francessca who holidayed on the island every year, as had his

The story focuses on the grand high magus Hugo Rune (aka The Reinventor of the Ocarina, the Mumbo Gumshoe, the Hokus Bloke, and other incarnations) and his quest to solve the zodiac mystery, with the aid of his assistant, Rizla. The Brightonomicon was adapted into a 13-part full-cast audio drama in 2008 that aired on BBC7, and won The Hub’s 2008 Award for ‘Best Comedy (Audio)’.

Grandmother. Despite my friends poor Italian and his poor English they had a very convivial evening. She felt honored to be included. Francesca despite being only 11 spoke more fluently than all the adults put together switching with ease between English, Italian and German. She explained that she spent most of the year at school in Berlin with her German mother and holidays with her father and his Italian relatives. My friend asked her did she feel more Italian or German ……’oh definitely Italian when I am here with Papa’. Unlike many British children apparently Francesca was completely at ease laughing and joking with all the adults, joining in the singing and there was clearly a lovely bond between her and her father. They weren’t just enjoying the celebrations they were enjoying being together. As a Family Mediator I was moved by my friends’ story – negotiating parenting across different countries with such success clearly is an achievement.

Every year a key part of my work involves helping separating parents agree parenting plans. School holidays can be difficult when you are no longer together but Parenting Plans can ease much of the stress and form really a vital part of successful parenting after parting. Plans will differ from family to family and what is agreed will depend on your children’s best interests but a formal plan will provide a mechanism for thinking through practical issues and any sticking points. Factors like travel issues and how far you live from the other parent can all be taken into account. Plans often include phrases like “reasonable” or “quality “ time with children. This then leaves it up to you and your ex partner to agree your own summer arrangements and review on an on going basis. The month of August is particularly special time. Why? Because when you get the arrangements right you can concentrate on creating precious memories and family traditions that remain long after the holiday is over.

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Beauty Feed your skin after a hard day’s work Pretty Good Thinking with Sarah Morgan @sarah_morgan

’ve been gardening in a communal space outside my flat and this has evolved into a neighbourhood plant hospital. People donate bedraggled specimens for me to revive and I’m improvising as I go along. In fact I’m nearly ready to expand. “Learning which herbs work for us enables us to learn more about the plants that surround us, as well as our own healing processes,” says the natural health director at Neal’s Yard Remedies. I console my aches with a warm bath after a busy session. In addition to fragrant body lotions, I am partial to powerful hand creams, as my nails are often battered. Burt Bees Almond and Milk hand cream is £11 in M&S. If you want a unisex jar full of beeswax, botanical and essential oils, herbs, flowers and minerals,

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this BUAV-approved option is without sulphates, phthalates, petrochemicals or parabens. But, the almond quickly turns into a nutty odour which completely turns me off. I far prefer Weleda Skin Food which is deeply restoring and exceptionally good value at just £6.95 for 30ml. Adele and Victoria Beckham are said to love this dry skin hero for the face, elbows and knees. It has been popular since 1926 and melts like a balm, with clean herbal aromas from sweet orange and lavandulae essential oils. Wherever you take a lot out of your skin, Skin Food quickly puts it back in. I mentioned the new Deliciously Ella facial duo by Neals Yard the other day, and have now tried the facial wash with antioxidantrich blueberry and acai and refreshing rose, lime and

cucumber scent. The dinky little bottles look fantastic together in the bathroom. Do get in touch if you would like me to show you this range at home with friends, or you can order it direct at uk.nyrorganic.com/ shop/sarahmorgan/area/shoponline/category/deliciouslyella/ With a respectably warm Bank Holiday ahead, be sure to keep a reviving spray in your fridge. White Tea Facial Mist has to be my ultimate favourite to soothe and cool off with. A little 8ml tube is included in the limited edition Neal’s Yard travel kit. You also get a Geranium and Orange Shower Gel (50ml), Organic Defence Hand Spray (50ml), Organic Facial Wipes (25 wipes), and the eternal favourite, Wild Rose Beauty Balm (15g) in a lovely canvas bag for £30.

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Only one week remaining for nominations and entries for The Sussex Women in Business Awards 2016 The red carpet is ready - and the nominations are already rolling in. So here we are again calling the businesswomen of Sussex. Female entrepreneurs are urged to have their diaries at the ready for one of the most eagerly awaited dates in our region's commerce calendar - the Sussex Women In Business Awards. Eastbourne’s plush Grand Hotel - the UK’s only remaining five-star seafront hotel - will provide the backdrop for a night of glitz and glamour on October 7, and we want to hear of the biggest success stories from women across the whole of Sussex.

Sussex Newspapers events executive Karen Beck added: “There is a wonderf rful f tradition to this event and this one promises to be the best ever. And this year the Grand Hotel will give us an added touch of class.” Nominations are already streaming in from across the county, so the message is simple - don’t miss your chance to enter. “We want to be sure that we are recognising women from across Sussex for their hard work and success. There is only ONE week left ftt to

A small number of sponsorship packages are still available. To discuss the opportunities and for further information please contact Karen Beck on 07841 800401 or email:karen.beck@jpress.co.uk

Located along Cornfield Road, Eastbourne, W.Bruford is celebrating its 130th year of providing exceptional service, desirable ranges and fine attention to detail to the town. A family run business, we at W Bruford have never forgotten to maintain what makes local

business special. To us, this is a commitment to a personal and friendly relationship with customers, where every trip feels like a meaningful experience shared between sales assistant and customer alike.

Eastbourne town centre is growing and so to must W Bruford; expanding to over 3 stores our selection of prestigious brands has never been so wide. From our very own Pandora and Inspired by Brufords stores located in the Eastbourne Arndale centre, we can offer something to suit all tastes. Inspired are also excited to announce the introduction of bridal and engagement jewellery ranges instore.

In an increasingly digital age, it is exciting to see the W Bruford business model evolve to cater to a wider variety of customer needs. As a result we have been proud this year to unveil our newly renovated websites, both for W Bruford and Inspired. Now clients have the opportunity to browse our fantastic selection of products both in store and online. As part of our continuous strive to further our onsite range of services, we are delighted to introduce engraving services alongside our professional watchmaker this year. The service is available for most pieces of jewellery and even some watches, our engraving specialist Mark ready to take on almost all challenges! Whatever your need, W Bruford is happy to do our best to help, and we look forward to welcoming you soon.

Remember the closing deadline is the 5th September and judging will be taking place mid September. Our other sponsors

THE INNOVATION AWARD An ability to navigate market conditions is crucial for a business to survive today’s difficult economic conditions. How has your business adapted to change,or utilized an innovative idea in order to be a successful business? NEW BUSINESS/START-UP OF THE YEAR AWARD Open to all growing businesses that have started trading since September 2013 and which are owned,part owned or wholly or partly run by a woman. SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD (under 10 employees) This award category speaks for itself,and is open to all businesses within the Sussex area which is owned,part owned or wholly or partly run by a woman with less than 10 employees that can demonstrate exceptional performance,growth and market leadership.

LARGE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD (over 50 employees) This award category speaks for itself,and is open to all businesses within the Sussex area which is owned,part owned or wholly or partly run by a woman with 50+ employees that can demonstrate exceptional performance, growth and market leadership.

Hart Reade partner Alexandra Funnell said:”We’re delighted to again be associated with an event that truly recognises business excellence”. “And, as always, we shall let our hair down and party in style.”

This year W. Bruford are proud to be sponsoring the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ at the annual ‘Sussex Women in Business Awards 2016’. At W Bruford, we feel that recognising the achievement of local business women is an important part of establishing and promoting equality in the workplace environment. With the large majority of the Bruford’s family comprised of women, this is a mindset which runs close to the heart of our business.

BUSINESS WOMAN OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Dawson Hart Solicitors Recognising Sussex’s most successful business women, these women need to show the great drive,dedication and determination that has made a difference in their working environment.Women who juggle all aspects of their lives with great results,women who may also be an outstanding mothers,leaders and role models.

MEDIUM BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD (10-50 employees) This award category speaks for itself,and is open to all businesses within the Sussex area which is owned,part owned or wholly or partly run by a woman with 10-50 employees that can demonstrate exceptional performance, growth and market leadership.

Leading solicitors Hart Reade have again generously stepped forward - the third year in a row -as the headline sponsors of an event that will showcase Sussex as one of the country’s most successful regions for businesswomen.

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This year’s main business event, Brighton Summit, promises to be bigger and bolder than ever before. Run by Brighton & Hove Chamber of Commerce, businesses and organisations in the local area can be sure of a full day of prime speakers, interactive workshops, expert panels and some surprises which will be just a little bit different. There will be several workshops held during the day, and each one supports this year’s theme of ‘Your desires, dreams and real business’. The workshop ‘Create a vision, create success’ will be led by Susan Carroll, an expert in leadership and team performance. She gained 15 years’ leadership experience at American Express before founding Scala Advance. She has spent 25 years working with international teams and leading businesses. Coming up with a vision for the future of your business/organisation can be exciting and motivating, but it can be complex and risky. This workshop gives you the tools to create your

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James Dempster will be discussing social media strategy

vision. Come along on your own, or with your team to work together to create an inspiring and motivating vision for your future. This workshop is for you if you are undergoing change in your team/organisation, if you lead people at work and/ or run your own business. It’s probably not for you if you already have a clear vision and full commitment

towards it. The workshop ‘Double tap your way to a smarter social media strategy’ will be run by social media expert James Dempster, co-founder of Cobb Digital, a leading digital marketing agency. James has 10 years’ experience of creating powerful online campaigns for businesses. This workshop focuses on improving the way your

business uses social media, covering the main platforms. Even if you’re experienced in using social media, this session will help you come up with a strategic approach and a different type of plan. There will also be examples of good and bad online advertising, and top tips on how to make it work for you. The aim of the session is to inspire you to refresh and update your social media policy. You’ll come away with an action plan, which will help you use social media more effectively as soon as you get back to the office. You’ll also be provided with an advertising plan, which will include how to plan a Facebook advert. Si Conroy, CEO and founder of Scarlet Monday and ConstantMentor.com, will be running the ‘Science of goal setting’ workshop. Si specialises in guiding owners through the entrepreneur’s journey and helping them grow their businesses. This workshop is suitable for all attendees for both work and personal situations. Owner-managers find the outputs particularly useful to grow their businesses with more certainty. For more information, visit www.brightonsummit.com.

Things to avoid on social media

with Kylee Charles @ShotgunPRAgency What may seem like an innocent tweet expressing your opinion could taint your business’ reputation— so knowing what to say and not say is an important lesson to learn for your business social media. Politics: With the EU referendum that has passed, politics has been a hot topic. At my Agency, I advise that you leave it out of your marketing plan, unless there is a crucial point that will directly affect your business and your customers. Politics is

controversial and can often turn off your customers, so keep neutral. Tweet Appropriately: Most people know to be sensitive with current events. If we cast back to last year to the tragic Alton Towers crash, a law firm made an insensitive joke with a certain tweet about being involved in a rollercoaster crash and looking for personal injury lawyers. This tweet landed them in hot water, so I advise that if you are not extending your well wishes to a tragic event, try and keep it out of your marketing plan. Confusing Accounts Be careful with your: updates. It’s easy to get your account mixed up, so I suggest that you keep your personal account on your phone and your business on your computer—or vice versa.

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£175k investment for Freedom Leisure Gyms Three gyms in Brighton and Hove, operated by Freedom Leisure on behalf of Brighton & Hove City Council, are to receive some of the very latest equipment, including the areas first piece of kit which can greatly improve the power, speed, stamina and agility of every day gymgoers as well as athletes, in a £175,000 investment by the not-for-profit UK leisure trust Withdean Sports Complex, Prince Regent Swimming Complex and King Alfred Leisure Centre all have gyms, and while they are all currently very well-equipped and staffed by expert fitness instructors, Freedom Leisure vows to make them state-of-

the art, by featuring some of the best and newest kit in the area. All three gyms will receive new cardiovascular Technogym kit, the majority with integrated touch screen digital TV consoles and new pre-programmed workouts, designed to be challenging and deliver results in a fun and easy way. Withdean, the largest of the three gym sites, will also feature the new SKILLMILL™ by Technogym, the first product allowing both everyday gym-goers and athletes to improve power, speed, stamina and agility. Users can enjoy the benefits of professional sports training in a safe, engaging and effective way, as the unique

solution offers a huge variety of workout routines to train the whole body – and turn everyday gym members into peak performers! The new gym layout at Prince Regent Swimming Complex has been especially planned with accessibility in mind, with certain pieces of the new equipment being IFI accredited, which means the kit is designed and adapted for both disabled and nondisabled users, allowing them to benefit from a full body cardiovascular and resistance based workout. As a result of member and customer feedback, King Alfred Leisure Centre will also benefit from an increased

free-weight provision, with an extended training area and greatly enhanced weight selection. Installation is to startmid-SeptemberatPrince Regent Swimming Complex followed by Withdean Sports Complex and King Alfred Leisure Centre. All three are to be fully installed by the end of September. Ryan O’Gorman, Freedom Leisure health and fitness manager for Brighton and Hove, said: “We are pleased to be able to install this brand new gym equipment into these popular gyms on behalf of Brighton & Hove City Council.” To find out more visit www. freedom-leisure.co.uk.

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Once again in n we are delilighted i to announce Nick Wallllilis i wil wiillll be presenting the JPBusinessAwards at the Grand Hotel, Brighton on Friday 30th September Nick is a British TV reporter and presenter specialising in stories involving crime and corruption. He has fronted several crime series for Channel 5 and is currently a reporter for BBC1′s The One Show. In 2015 he produced an edition of Panorama (the BBC’s flagship current affairs programme) called “Trouble at the Post Office”. In 2016 Nick has worked on stories

involving terror plots, corporate tax avoidance, flooding and immigration enforcement. Nick enjoys working with corporate clients and audiences to give them the best possible experience, whether live presenting, chairing/moderating panel discussions or in recording audio/visual work. He has interviewed cabinet

ministers, CEOs of multinational corporations, world-famous personalities (Madonna, Halle Berry, Bruce Willis and Mick Jagger among others) and is capable of adapting his pitch to match the expectations of any client. Nick also writes speeches and can offer oneto-one public speaking training and confidence coaching.

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‘We believe that the arts should be a meritocracy’ Music

Phil Hewitt

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Brighton Early Music Festival prepares for its 15th outing this October – the latest chapter in a story of remarkable success. Festival co-artistic director Clare Norburn said: “I think we have been successful because we take quite a different approach to other classical music festivals in the way that we work with artists, and that’s becoming clearer and clearer every year. “We have now started calling ourselves a development agency for early music. We don’t just take off-the-peg programmes from artists. We do that, but what is so distinctive about what we do is that we are also about commissioning work. “We have always commissioned works, right from the start, but in the first 10 to 12 years, we commissioned works and they were performed at BREMF and that was it. But what is exciting now is that one of our 2013 productions is now on tour. We put together a tour of 13 promoters.” The piece explores the life and music of the Renaissance composer Carlo Gesualdo and is being performed by The Marian Consort: “It has really accelerated their development, which is great for everyone. I think that is the kind of model we want to be working on. “Brighton is at the forefront of creating new work with artists that then goes on tour, and this year we are commissioning at least a couple of works that will definitely follow that model. For one of them (recorder consort Palisander, November 12), we’ve already approached promoters, and their performance will be the first performance of a tour if they can get their Arts Council funding. “We are increasingly helping artists in a much more holistic, long-term way rather than just giving them a platform in Brighton. Increasingly we have had promoters that have given engagements to artists, but now we are much more proactive in helping them

Festival co-artistic director Clare Norburn

be much more forwardthinking. We are aiming to put our energies more into things that go on to have another life. It is great that we get the premieres in Brighton, but we want to support the artists further. “The fact is that it is incredibly difficult for young performers to get started. It has never been harder for young groups to make headway. Young people coming out of college might know a lot about music, but they probably don’t have any administrative experience or contacts, and that makes it terribly difficult. We passionately believe that the arts should be a meritocracy, that you should have an audience, that it shouldn’t just be about who you know.” This year’s Brighton Early Music Festival takes the theme Nature & Science and runs from October 28-November 13, with flagship events including a new play with music about the life and work of Galileo (Oct 29 and 30). Set during his final days, the play will relive key moments in Galileo’s life including his trial, excommunication and house arrest – illustrated by music that Galileo would have known, including

pieces written by his father, performed by vocal ensemble The Marian Consort and The Monteverdi String Band. “Another 2016 Festival production is Gaia (Nov 12) – a modern take on the intermedi spectaculars of the 16th century. Gaia brings together music and drama from the 16th and 17th centuries with 21stcentury effects such as film, projections, lighting effects, mime, yoga and dance to tell the story of the Earth and how humans have perceived it through the ages. The music ranges from Antoine Brumel’s earth-shattering Earthquake Mass, to beautiful pastoral madrigals and motets celebrating the Queen of Heaven. Performers include the English Sackbut and Cornett Ensemble, Lacock Scholars, BREMF Consort of Voices, and the BREMF Community Choir.” Other programmes include L’Avventura London showcasing the work of 17th century musician, alchemist and polymath Athanasius Kircher; and chamber orchestra Spiritato! exploring the development of the natural trumpet. Tickets go on sale on September 5 at www.bremf. org.uk or 01273 709709.

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A new double-bill by an all-male ballet company, a cabaret show from Alan Cumming and stand-up from Sue Perkins are just a few of the delights in Brighton Dome’s autumn programme. In September, Brighton Digital Festival takes over the city and Brighton Dome will host four related events: Reasons To: (September 5-7) a conference for designers and coders; The Long Progress Bar 2016 (September 8), a festival celebrating radical imagination; Bring Your Own Beamer (September 16-17), Pop-Up Brighton’s projectionbased event; and SPECTRUM Digital Festival Special (September 23), where electronic beats and stunning visuals combine. There is an abundance of top comedy too, including Sue Perkins, whose Live! In Spectacles coincides with

the release of her memoir. Dutch comic Hans Teeuwen (October 14) makes a welcome return to the UK after six years. Award-winning Nina Conti (October 15) performs alongside her ventriloquist’s puppet, Monkey, and uses face masks to turn her audience into puppets. With their first UK tour in four years, reggae and ska legends Toots and the Maytals (September 2) take to the stage, launching a busy and diverse contemporary music programme. Having received rave reviews at Edinburgh International Festival, Alan Cumming (October 7) will bring his cabaret show Sings Sappy Songs to Brighton. John Carpenter (October 20) is known for scoring many of the horror genre’s most striking soundtracks, and this will be his first ever live UK performance. Flit (October 30) is an all-star collaboration including musicians from Lau, Portishead, Mogwai and The Unthanks, a multimedia live show inspired by stories

of human migration. Nigel Kennedy plays Hendrix (November 25) sees the biggest-selling classical violinist of all time take on Jimi Hendrix classics, and multi-million selling singersongwriter Corinne Bailey Rae (November 3) is back with her third album. The classical programme is as rich as ever with Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra’s afternoon concerts making a welcome return, joined by Ukrainian violinist Andriy Viytovych (October 9), Brighton Festival Chorus (November 6), soprano Rebecca Bottone (December 31), and a showcase of British film scores (December 4). London Philharmonic Orchestra’s new Brighton season features violinist Tasmin Little (October 29) and cellist Dane Johansen (November 26). Described as one of the finest young string quartets, the Doric String Quartet (September 20) opens the chamber music season.

Until You Hear That Bell, a one-man show written and performed by Sean Mahoney and set within boxing rounds (September 21), starts the theatre programme. Award-winning playwright Sabrina Mahfouz has woven together the voices of 1,000 UK teenage girls in Layla’s Room (September 22). The genre-defying Antarctica (November 15) is a lighthearted performance lecture by Chris Dobrowolski. Inimitable all-male company BalletBoyz return to Brighton Dome for two nights (October 12-13) with a new double-bill that takes a powerful and provocative look at life and death. The familyfriendly We Are The Monsters (September 25) is a fantastical dance performance for younger audiences, while kids’ sci-fi treasure hunt Project: Oggbots (October 2830) combines street theatre, interactive gaming and basic electrical engineering. Find out what else is on at brightondome.org.

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Brighton’s new family festival, Together The People, has confirmed more acts for the event’s second year, which takes place from September 3-4 at Preston Park. Spokeswoman Kate Price said: “Suede have now been confirmed to headline the Sunday night (September 4), joining a stellar line-up, which already includes a UK festival exclusive of Brian Wilson performing Pet Sounds in its entirety for the record’s 50th anniversary and re-release.” Kate continued: “Other new acts include Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Peter Hook & The Light performing Joy Division/ New Order Greatest Hits and M Ward. The children’s entertainment line-up has also begun to unfold with Lazytown (live), Aliens Love Underpants (live) and more.” The current line-up includes: Brian Wilson, Suede, The Horrors, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Hiatus Kaiyote, Peter Hook & The Light, Gaz Coombes, Songhoy Blues, M Ward, Natty, Turin Brakes, Sage Francis & B Dolan, Max Jury, Seratones, Stevie Parker, Skinny Living, Poets

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Vs MCs, Chris T-T, Matthew Logan Vasquez, Jacko Hooper, Westerman, Daniel Wakeford, Egyptian Blue, Penelope Isles, Mindofalion, Post-Heather Seats, and Voodoo & The Crypts. “Together The People is open to all ages and will host three music stages and welcome back the Incredible Moving Picturehouse Cinema. 2016 will also see the return of the Soapbox stage hosting a selection of talks, debates, poetry, spoken word, photography exhibitions and acoustic performances from local contributors and beyond. “As well as the programmed entertainment expect to find local street food, craft beer, roaming

entertainers, children’s entertainment, arts and craft, local ales and workshops. “An exhibition of new photography by University of Brighton students, commissioned by Photoworks and Together The People, will show at TTP and during October at Brighton Photo Biennial 2016 (BPB16), as well as several of the city’s libraries over the summer. The two Brighton festivals are teaming up for the first time and Photoworks will also be running family-friendly photography workshops at the Photoworks Photography Tent at Together The People.” Kate added: “Together The People is an independent, greenfield, non-camping, music and arts festival. The primary focus is to celebrate music, food, community, film and arts within the city of Brighton by delivering a high-quality, creative, familyfriendly and socially-aware event. In 2015 the festival was powered by bio-diesel and solar technology, re-cycled over 5.3 tonnes of waste and generated over £2,000 in public donations for local homeless charity Brighton Housing Trust.” Tickets on www. togetherthepeople.co.uk.

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TUESDAY OTHER FAMILY PIRATE DAY: 11am, £15, Theatre Royal, Brighton, 0844 871 7650. Come aboard the pirate ship Theatre Royal for a day of swashbuckling. A whole host of piratical fun and games on stage, back stage and understage – learn how to splice

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STAGE TAP JAM: £8, 8pm, Komedia, 44-47 Gardner Street, Brighton, 0845 293 8480. The Michele Drees Trio open Brighton Tap Festival.

WEDNESDAY GIGS THE ELO EXPERIENCE: £23-£25.90, 7.30pm, Theatre Royal, Brighton, 0844 871 7650. 10th Anniversary tour. The world’s foremost tribute to The Electric Light Orchestra with a sensational string section, a stunning light show and large screen projection to further enhance the experience. STAGE CUTTING COMPETITION: £8, 8pm, Komedia, 44-47 Gardner Street, Brighton, 0845 293 8480. Brighton Tap Festival. The teachers join in to judge this great competition. Tappers can enter in two categories,

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ith the schools out for Summer and A-level results received last week this time of year is for celebrations and planning for the future. My school days are a distant memory but not wanting to be left behind, and being a keen supporter of life long learning, I leapt at the opportunity to attend “Beer School” at Brewdog Brighton. Since their creation back in 2007 this Scottish craft beer company has been at the forefront of the UK craft beer industry. Brewdog’s mission has been to make other people as passionate about craft beer as they are. What started as two blokes and a dog has grown into a global brand with 44 bars across the UK and beyond, their mission appears to be working. Beer school offers groups the chance to experience that passion that runs through the Brewdog brand. Not only do you learn about the brewing process and ethos behind the craft beer movement but also how to taste craft beer and get the best out of it. When it comes to beer I certainly have plenty of life experience and so I was intrigued to learn more. I was greeted by Alex, my host and teacher for the evening, who tells me that one of the reasons for opening their own bars was to ensure that Brewdog beer would be served at its absolute best. I appreciate that a beer tasting might sound a little ridiculous to some, however, craft beers can rival wines in terms of depth and complexity. Understanding how to fully experience the beer is vital in appreciating the work that has gone into it, and a lot of effort does go into every one. We start with “Jet Black Heart”, a milk stout that is as dark as its name suggests. Checking the aroma first I pick up woody notes with a bitter smoked coffee edge. When tasted these flavours continue with a creamy yet dry and bitter finish.

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Next up is a Belgian fruit beer which takes me by surprise. It has a powerful aroma of passion fruit and reminds me of Rubicon juice. I’m therefore expecting a very sickly sweet mouth feel but instead it is very dry hopped and reminiscent of a pilsner style beer. It is a really accomplished and delicious beer. Next up is another dark beer this time one that is aged in whisky barrels. “Bourbon Baby” as you can imagine is a beer with a strong whisky undertone, think vanilla and dried fruits. It weirdly reminds me of Malibu and coke, not that I’ve drank that in a long time I might add. Brewdog is not only about beer as they also serve food and so we take a break from the tasting to sample some of the menu. I try the Korean chicken wings which are sweet, spicy and tangy with a crisp coating and blue cheese dip. The veggie dog is surprisingly similar to a meat frankfurter and the seitan burger is another interesting veggie option. The final three beers start with the impressively hoppy and potent “Jackhammer” IPA. Coming in at 7.2% you can see where it gets its name from and it doesn’t hold back. Jackhammer possess the usual grapefruit notes that you get with craft IPA’s but there is a much more grown up malty bitterness to it, I like this beer a lot.

“Live Dead Pony Club” is a craft beer that is based on a real ale tradition. Conditioned in the keg with live yeast it is a light session ale which comes in at just 3.8%. I am a real ale fan and this beer really does resemble a light summer ale with a smooth mouth feel and gentle hoppy aroma. We finish on something rather special, “Barrel Aged Albino Squid Assassin”. Despite its somewhat ridiculous name this is a very serious beer that is only produced in small batches. It starts life as a rye IPA and then spends six months in rye whisky barrels giving it a deep and complex finish. It tastes a lot like Christmas with dried fruits, rum and liquorice flavours coming to the fore. Definitely one to enjoy next to a roaring fire with your feet up, and at 9.2% you would probably end up having a nap afterwards. I leave Brewdog with a much more informed view of the company and their beers. From speaking to their staff they are a company that really looks after the people that work for them, investing in training and offering very generous

benefits. They also reinvest in the industry as a whole offering start up support to new brewers and featuring guest beers in their pubs. Whether you are a craft beer convert or not it is hard not to admire what Brewdog have achieved. Brighton has a strong craft beer community and Brewdog should be a part of that. The pub has a fantastic choice of beers and whilst they may be expensive compared to standard ales and lagers that is because a lot of care and attention has gone into producing them. The Beer School experience is a fantastic way to understand more about craft beer whether you are a complete newbie or already an armchair aficionado. Craft beer is not just for hipsters and beer snobs it is for everyone, and Brewdog is spearheading the campaign to spread that message. Tom Flint writes a food blog Food Booze and Reviews at: www. foodboozeandreviews.com

o cake compendium would be complete without a respectful nod to the Jaffa Cake. Just like no McVitie’s tax return would be complete without trying to pass off biscuits as cakes. There’s a loophole you see - chocolate covered biscuits (like Jaffa Cakes) are subject to Value Added Tax in the UK, whereas chocolate covered cakes (like Jaffa Cakes) are exempt. McVitie’s are therefore adamant that the cake part of Jaffa Cake is more than merely a sobriquet. They went to court and everything. They even brought a huge Jaffa Cake with them to prove its cakeyness. I like to think it was funny at the “all rise” part, but lawyers are a humourless bunch. I bet they don’t even laugh at “be upstanding”. The court ruled in McVitie’s favour, and thus, beyond reasonable doubt, the Jaffa Cake is apparently a cake. No further questions. I rest my cake. McVitie’s and Price started making biscuits in Scotland in 1830. In 1892 they invented the Digestive. What exactly they were doing for the first 62 years is unknown. In 1925, McVitie’s introduced Chocolate Digestives. Why it took them 33 years to think of adding chocolate is unfathomable. In 1927, they created the world’s first Jaffa Cake, and in 1991, they won that tribunal that means it’s not a biscuit anymore. Why they waited 64 years to reclassify Jaffa Cakes is obvious - VAT wasn’t introduced to the UK until 1973, and we assume the intervening years it took Customs and Exise to build their case was spent doing the full moon/half moon thing. Jaffa Cakes are named after Jaffa oranges. Jaffa oranges are also called shamouti oranges. They are an almost seedless orange with a tough skin which means they’re easy to export, and you can say hurtful things to them. Palestinian farmers began exporting the oranges from the ancient port city of Jaffa, which is the oldest part of Tel Aviv. The multinational composition of Jaffa Cakes doesn’t stop in Israel; the spongy bit is Genoise sponge from Genoa, Italy, and the actual Jaffa Cakes are made in the far-flung metropolis of Manchester. Every single orange-flavoured spongebiscuit is produced in the McVitie’s plant in Stockport. The production line is over a mile long, and the area dedicated solely to Jaffa Cakes takes up an entire acre. McVitie’s never trademarked the name Jaffa Cake, so there are plenty of imitations available, but that’s not what’s important here. The burning question is do you eat the sponge first, then the chocolate, and then the orange jelly? Or are you a grown up? Whichever way the cookie (or cake) crumbles, the end result is the same: in the words of Bonnie Tyler, and that lady in the 90s TV advert - total eclipse.

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ACCORDIONS RALEIGH VOYAGER Mans/boys MB 21 touch gears, mudguards, rear carrier, 18" frame, 26" wheels g/cond £55 07795370671

ACCORDIONS

ARTS CRAFTS & HOBBIES

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BABY - GENERAL BUGGY THREE large wheels, Maxi-Taxi with Maxi-Cosi carrycot, raincovers and net. £50 Horsham 262633.

BATHROOMS BATH panel white £5. Chichester 01243 786500

BEDROOM FURNITURE HEADBOARD 3ft wide. Lovely pleated padded, pink, £30 - 01444 451103. FOUR foot six pine headboard £20. Lavant 07517153610

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BEDS

BOOKS

BEDWEDGE calico cover plus storage case. For shoulders / legs. H28 x W59 x D48. VGC. £15 07899 046591 / 01403 267719.

SINGLE divan with guest bed and mattress, as new, £65 ono. 01243 584576

34 advanced studies text books including math, chemistry, physics teaching. £25 the lot 01903 240415

beds with BUNK mattresses double underneath single on top £80. Chichester 01243 786500 FOLDING single bed with shelf on top mattress included clean condition £30. Chichester 01243 786500

PINE double headboard, VGC, £15 07552 066045 20 HARDBACK And paperback books by Maeve Binchley, £20. Tel 01293 537903

BOOKS

FAMILY Of Man volumes MAEVE Binchy books, (7) £5. Chichester 01243 20 books some 786500 hardbacks, some paperbacks, good WILDLIFE Fact Files 7 condition £25 01273 volumes £5. Chichester 419230 01243 786500

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HOLIDAYS

DIY TOOLS & MATERIALS

HOLIDAY PARKS

FOR SALE ONLY £11,995

Deposit from £1,200

CARAVAN FOR SALE EVER THOUGHT OF OWNING A CARAVAN IN DORSET? We have new and used with finance options available call 01202622513

07583114381

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BREWING & WINE MAKING DEMI john jars for making wine, £1.50 each 07854 524512

CARAVAN heavy duty caravan tow hitch lock with two keys £20 Worthing 01903 248749 CARAVAN mains connection plus cable to caravan, 50ft approx. £25 01273 883432

12" BIKE Disney Planes. Excellent condition for 34yrs old child. £25 07960 474278 (Three Bridges).

CURTAINS & BLINDS

YVES Saint Laurant beige raincoat hardly worn £35. Lavant CURTAINS black out 07517153610 blue white red gingham 180cm drop 130cm width £10. Bognor Regis 07765013026

MATCHBOX MODELS of yesteryear Y-10 1906 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost, still boxed (1973). £7 01403 700601.

DISHWASHERS BOSCH DISHWASHER W593mm H850mm D565mm. White frontage, good working order. Viewing recommended. £25 - 01903 740746.

BOSCH full size dishwasher, VGC white, EIGHT WOODEN £65 01903 204558 Venetian blinds, various sizes, £10. Tel 01403 262868

CYCLE ACCESSORIES

DIY TOOLS & MATERIALS

10 LITRES homebase magnolia matt vinyl emulsion, unopened £8. OLD cast iron pub table, 513449 / FRONT shopping basket 01243 £55 01273 883432 with handlebar fixings, 07747539791 13" wide x 10" deep, 7 LITRES bona mega silk brand new £18 01903 matt varnish for floors / 234056 yacht, £50. 01243 513449 / 07747539791

COMPUTER ACCESSORIES

CYCLES

COMPAQ Presario 2100 laptop with Microsoft Office 2003 ideal for child RALEIGH Tiger Shark, £25. Chichester 01243 series one, light weight, 786500 24 rapid fire, super condition £100 no offers DELL 520 Dimension 01903 233452 computer, with monitor, speakers, keyboard & BIKES Adult bikes mouse, good working wanted, unwanted bikes order, £50 01903 204558 collected free locally. Bognor 01243 861961

CUTLERY CHINA & GLASS

CHINA ETERNAL BEAU selection, including dining plates, china. £50 ono - 01293 524693.

FURNITURE GENERAL

GOLFING

TAYLOR MADE R.A.C. Golf club irons, 3-sw very graphite shafts, good ARMCHAIR condition, £45. 01342 comfortable, wooden frame, green dralon fabric 324879 cushion, genuine reason SET golf clubs, true for sale, £45 temper shafts, light carry 07552066045 bag, £35, (01273) C O M F O R T A B L E 883432 OFFICE chair, adjustable height, no arms. Two tone turquoise. £5 - 01403 730233.

BREAD MAKER as new, only used once. £10 01293 526785. COMPUTER TABLE wood effect. Pull out keyboard shelf. W80 D51 H77, vgc, castor wheels. £10 - 01403 730233.

ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

benches PAIR pine similar to church pews, 5ft long excellent cond. £100 the pair, 01903 230658

FIRES & FIREPLACES

with PINE TABLE decorative legs, extends. Great condition. 47" wide, 65" extended. £50 ono - 01403 249653.

GLEN ELECTRIC fire model 920, 2870 watts. W28" H30" D9". Fireplace log effect. £25 01903 740746.

SOFA cream narrow cord material 160cm x87cm x84cm £20. Bognor Regis 07765013026 or 07826198741

HI FI & MUSIC CENTRES

TECHNICS Hi-Fi stack CD tapes readio with speaker £30. Chichester 01243 786500

JEWELLERY & ACCESS GENERAL BROOCH silver, most attractive floral spray must be seen to appreciate, £45. 01243 825723 PEARL necklace, two strand with diamante clasp, boxed, £20. 01243 825723

BROOCH circular real pearls, silver mounted, upright £38. 01243 825723 FIRESIDE armchair, rust, draylon, brand new. Cost £300, MOTORCYCLE leather £75 ono - 07751 026801. jackets x 2 blue/white/black, 46" THREE seater off white chest, worn six times, loose covers sofa, clean VGC, £40 each. 01243 no tears, £50 ono. 01243 TREADMILL Elite 5.1T513449 / 07747539791 513449 / 07747539791 HRC (+users guide), TWO carver chairs £20. hardly used, downsizing. SCALE MODEL yacht Odyssey, 25" long x 42" Chichester 01243 786500 Cost £1100, sell £400 ono - 01306 627531. tall. Needs restoration. £30 ono - 01323 641876 / AB-KING exercise 07980 604623 machine as new hardly (Eastbourne). used £50. Lavant 07517153610 MOISTURE absorbing TWO Quest Elite folding system, (non electric) for indoor PROFITNESS condensation, mould garden loungers, as new, training cycle machine, £40 the pair, collect, problems, new gift, £7 perfect condition, £85 01903 206693 01903 714132 ono 01903 731274 MOTORCYCLE leather YOGA MAT bag, block, jeans 36" waist, knee VGC. £15 - 01403 pads, VGC black worn six 267719 / 07899 046591. times, £35. 01243 513449 / 07747539791 GARDEN shredder G.S. 180CM Imperial artificial £18, ono. Old railway Christmas tree, good sleeper, ideal for garden, DECANTER Excellent condition, £15 only, 94" x 6½", £8. condition, £20. Tel 01273 01903 721152 07552066045 Shoreham 845959 BACK massage cushion, GARDEN COMPOST with heat, ideal for aching maker bins x 2, green, muscles for home or car, VGC, 'Linpac' brand. £15 VGC, £15 01903 204558 each, £25 pair - 01293 883362. LANDROVER Discovery SINGER alloy wheels 5 stud 18" HEDGE trimmer Bosch PORTABLE good condition £100. battery powered 520mm 427 electric sewing Chichester 01243 787263 length blade £15 ono. machine, complete with Fishbourne 01243 manual. Old, but GWO. PAIR Paddy Hopkirk 788233 £10 - 01293 526665. commercial roof bars, (heavy duty) £27 ono HEDGE trimmer Tesco 01903 245851 battery powered 510mm length blade £15 ono. CAR trolly jack and two Fishbourne 01243 NEW ladies suede ramps £40 01903 248749 788233 leather jacket Emporeo Italian still has labels HEDGE trimmer with never worn £40. Lavant extending handle, never 07517153610 been used with adjustable cutter £30 PARTY DRESS size 20 01903 204558 with jacket. hat, slip, SOFA BED cream floral bright pink, immaculate, cotton, pulls out to spring BBQ B&Q portable new £20. 01243 827678 bed, VGC. Free to boxed, ideal beach / £8. 01243 collector only. 07972 garden, 513449 / 07747539791 146622

KEEP FIT EQUIPMENT

GARDEN FURNITURE

CHILDRENS BIKES

COLLECTORS CORNER & ANTIQUES

FRIDGES & FREEZERS

FOR SALE

CAMPING EQUIPMENT

CLOTHING

GENERAL

KRUPS ELECTRIC meat slicer, Krups electric juicer, Bosch electric mincer. Little used. £75 lot - 01403 249036.

AIR CONDITIONER Portable 9k BTU Homebase model no 253797, £60. Tel 07711 156032

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DOUBLE aluminium PINE DRESSER Free to RANSOM Ajax Mk3 ladder, 17 rungs each, collect. Tel 01403 730833 mower, good condition, VGC £40 01903 204558 sharp blades, £35, 01903 722436 FENCE-POSTS 8ft & 10ft, 3" x 3", £8 & £10 GARDEN vac as new each, 01903 230741 hardly used £45. Lavant 07517153610 SLATS 11ft x 4", £2 each, BOSCH FREEZER tall, ideal for shed and fence freestanding, frost free. PETROL driven Rybl repairs. 01903 230741 Excellent condition. £50 - cultivator, £50 buyer collects 01903 761210 TRELLIS making Wood 01798 815267. 8' x 2" x 1½", £2 each , Tel(01903) 230741

STATIC CARAVAN HOLIDAY HOME ISLE OF WIGHT OWNER PARK • Including Site fee’s till Jan 2017 • 20 Free Return Ferry Tickets • 2 Bedroom • Choice of Pitch Fully Sited and DOMESTIC Connected APPLIANCES • 12 Month Leisure Season Finance Options Available, Subject to Status. CALL SALENA FROM MORE INFO OR A FREE FERRY TO VIEW Written details Available on Request

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JOISTS 10ft for raised beds, herb gardens etc. £10 each Tel:01903 230741 OAK 4 FEET HIGH Platform step ladder, very strong, £20. 01444 451103

GARDENING TOOLS & EQUIP

KITCHENS

KNITTING & SEWING

LADIES CLOTHES

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FOUR concrete planters WOOD 4" x 2" various L53 x W30 x H22cms, lengths £4.00 per 8' Cotswold range u36. length, can deliver Felpham 07484 163985 Tel:01903 230741 MENS MOUNTAIN FREE to take away. BIKE 18 speed, disc WOOD 3" x 2" x 8ft, Microwave oven, pedal brakes, good condition, £2.50 each. 4" x 2" x 8ft, bin vgc. Chichester £60. Tel 01444 235053 £3 each. 2" x 1½" x 8ft, 01243 771430 £2 each. 01903 230741 GARDEN TABLE 6 CORK tiles, brand new, chairs, green plastic, free collecter. 01444 12" x 12" 9 in pack £8 to 482795. 01903 730276 L'ton.

LADIES SHOES

FENCE sprayer, Ronseal, unused plus paint, £25. SHOES modern high Wrought iron wall basket heels size 5 immaculate x 10 pairs, £15 the lot. £5 01903 773603 Bognor 01243 827678 LAWN mower, Garden Gear, 24v, rechargeable, 16"cut, hardly used, £40ono 01903 771113 SHARP MICROWAVE MOUNTFIELD petrol grill and convection 35cm hedge trimmer in good x 45cm. Working order. working oirder, £35 £49 ono - Crawley 01293 553912. 01903 248749 Worthing

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PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL PLANNING (LISTED BUILDINGS AND CONSERVATION AREAS) ACT 1990 PLANNING (LISTED BUILDINGS AND CONSERVATION AREAS) REGULATIONS 1990 The following applications involving or affecting the setting of Listed Buildings or affecting the character of a BH2016/02863 Christchurch House 21B Bedford Place and Montpelier Road Brighton Full Planning – Replacement of existing aluminium windows and doors with UPVC windows and doors. BH2016/02253 Flat 8 1 Adelaide Crescent Hove Householder Planning Consent – Alterations to fenestration including replacement of existing windows with double glazed sash windows and installation of French doors to replace existing window. Erection of shed to rear courtyard. BH2016/03037 9 Osborne Villas Hove Listed Building Consent – Replacement of Timber windows to rear and side elevations to match existing BH2016/02782 Ground Floor Flat 31 Goldstone Villas Hove Full Planning – Replacement of existing window with door and replacement of existing hand rail to provide access to rear garden. BH2016/02950 & BH2016/02951 Saltdean Lido Saltdean Park Road Saltdean Full Planning & Listed Building Consent – Demolition and re-building of existing main and paddling pools, alterations to paths, steps, ramps, railings, fences, gates and retaining walls with the addition of outdoor barbeques, exercise equipment, boiler flue to existing pool plant room and external lighting and provision of temporary changing rooms, WCs, lockers and other facilities. (Part retrospective) BH2016/03015 205 Preston Drove Brighton Householder Planning Consent – Creation of dormer to rear elevation. BH2016/02923 20 Egremont Place Brighton Full Planning – Alterations to front elevation including installation of lead cladding below first floor bay windows. BH2016/02995 28 & 28A West Drive Brighton Householder Planning Consent – Roof alterations incorporating rear dormer and insertion of 3no rooflights. Erection of single storey rear extension. BH2016/02946 7 Sillwood Road Brighton Full Planning – Conversion of property from 3no flats (C3) to single house (C3) with creation of courtyard and balcony at rear and associated alterations. BH2016/02953 90 Western Road Brighton Advertisement – Display of non-illuminated fascia sign. BH2016/02954 90 Western Road Brighton Full Planning – Replacement of existing shopfront. BH2016/02941 32a Dyke Road Avenue Brighton Householder Planning Consent – Erection of first floor side extension. Re-advertisements KEMP TOWN BH2016/02438 ROTTINGDEAN COASTAL Flat 2 1 Arundel Terrace Brighton Listed Building Consent – Internal alterations to layout of flat incorporating installation of staircase connecting basement and ground floor, and window alterations. KEMP TOWN BH2016/02439 ROTTINGDEAN COASTAL Flat 2 1 Arundel Terrace Brighton Householder Planning Consent – Internal alterations to layout of flat incorporating installation of staircase connecting basement and ground floor, and window alterations. You can view the application on the Council website www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/ planning applications. Any representations should be made in writing to the Planning and Building Control Applications Manager, Hove Town Hall, Norton Road, Hove, BN3 3BQ, or via the website, within 21 days of this notice, quoting the application number. Please note that all representations received will be open for public inspection and late representations may not be considered. Planning and Building Control Applications Manager 26 August 2016

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MOBILITY AIDS

SPORTSWEAR

EXTENDING MOBILITY ramps, metal, good condition. ÂŁ100 pair 01273 582355.

WETSUITS 4 gul x 1, o'neil x 1, childs x 1, ladies x 1, all ex. cond., ÂŁ60 ono. Hayling 02392 466006 / 07787818913

wheel NEW FOUR walker, used twice. Half price ÂŁ65. 01403 730233 / 07967 515044.

MUSICAL EQUIPMENT GENERAL 37 music books for piano. Some educational, most music books, ÂŁ25ono 01903 500392

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Grand Avenue, Hove £1,500 PCM

Sandringham Drive, Hove £1,700 PCM

Adelaide Crescent, Hove £2,000 PCM

■ Newly refurbished U/F two bedroom mansion flat ■ Stylish and immaculate throughout ■ All the rooms are light and extremely generous in size ■ Available Now!

■ Ideal family home located in the popular Hove Park area ■ Well-presented rear garden with decking perfect for entertaining ■ Separate white gloss modern kitchen with all fitted appliances ■ Available Now!

■ Immaculate FF furnished two bedroom ■ Direct sea views from balcony ■ Excellent high standard furniture ■ Available from Now!

York Road, Hove £1,025 PCM

New Church Road, Hove £1,200 PCM

Denmark Villas, Hove £1,250 PCM

■ Newly modernised LGF, own entrance ■ Convenient city centre location adjacent to Western Road ■ Two level private patio ■ Available Now!

■ Family house located in the popular New Church Road ■ Recently redecorated to a high standard ■ Fully fitted modern kitchen with dining table and stalls ■ Available Now!

■ Stylish two bedroom property located in Central Hove ■ Large/bright lounge with feature fireplace ■ Modern kitchen with all appliances integrated ■ Available Now!

Bristol Gardens, Brighton £2,040 PCM

Sillwood Road, Brighton £1,300 PCM

Mill Drive, Hove £1,750 PCM

■ Brand new three bedroom house in central Brighton ■ Extremely high quality, GFCH, DG ■ Patio doors leading to the private patio area ■ Available Now!

■ Two bedroom and study TFF in central Brighton ■ Perfect for professional sharers & commuters ■ Large open plan kitchen/lounge ■ Available Now!

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With interest rates still at an all time low, have you considered purchasing property and entering the rental market? We can guide you into buying in the right locations and point you in the right direction with local financial advisors. Please contact us today! All rents quoted exclude other charges/fees which may be payable. For more information please contact us on 01273 208020

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Friday, August 26, 2016

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

NEW PRICE

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VERNON AVENUE

£435,000 Freehold

Offers in excess of £430,000 Freehold

● 4 Bedroom family home with double garage

● 47ft Rear Garden

● Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac

● 4 Spacious Bedrooms

● West facing garden

● Off Road Parking & Garage

● No onward chain, EPC D62.

● Gorgeous Views to Farmland & The Sea EPC D66.

Call Hove Office 01273 321000

Call Woodingdean Office 01273 278866

NEW TO MARKET

DENMARK VILLAS £275,000 Share Of Freehold Featuring a wonderful West facing private rear garden and patio, this beautifully presented flat is situated in one of the most sort after central Hove locations, offering easy access to Hove railway station, bus services and local shops. This light airy property is presented in excellent order throughout. There are the added benefits of your own street entrance and a share of the freehold. Energy rating: D60. Call Hove Office 01273 321000

NEWMARKET ROAD

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Offers over £415,000 Freehold

£395,000 Leasehold

● Refurbished 4 bed 4 storey house

● Courtyard garden

● 2 reception rooms. 2 Bathrooms

● 2 Double bedrooms

● Kitchen with Utility Room

● High ceilings, Plenty of character

● Walled rear garden EPC: D64.

● Excellent location. EPC: D65.

Call Lewes Road Office 01273 677001

Call Hove Office 01273 321000

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Offers in excess of £300,000 Freehold

Offers over £270,000 Share Of Freehold

Offers over £230,000 Leasehold

● 3 good size bedrooms

● 3 Bedroom End of Terrace home

● Share of freehold

● Fantastic garden flat - viewing essential

● Open plan living area

● Ideal young family house

● Popular location

● Double bedroom, 12'0x10'11 kitchen/breakfast room

● Private rear garden

● Close to Rudyard Kipling School

● 2 double bedrooms

● Lovely south facing garden

● Close to popular schools and university, EPC C71.

● Garage to the rear. EPC D68.

● Good order throughout, EPC D67.

● Popular residential area. EPC C79.

Call Fiveways Office 01273 566777

Call Woodingdean Office 01273 278866

Call Fiveways Office 01273 566777

Call Lewes Road Office 01273 677001

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Friday, August 26, 2016

BRIGHTON AND HOVE INDEPENDENT

Estate Agents

ELM GROVE, BRIGHTON A bright and spacious maisonette with a sunny rear garden, and within easy strolling distance of the city centre. Tasteful decoration throughout, and the bonus of planning consent for a loft conversion.

Guide Price Â£325,000 Share

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500L brings chic to compact mini-MPV market Fiat’s 500L has brought a bit of chic to the compact part of the five-seater mini-MPV market.

The cleverest version has the Italian brand’s hi-tech 0.9-litre TwinAir petrol engine writes Jonathan Crouch of www.caranddriving.com The Fiat 500L expands the 500familywithamorepractical proposition. The cute good looks of the original city car have been traded for something a little less striking, but the 500L offers decent practicality, a well styledcabinandsomeparticularly good engines, including the 0.9-litre TwinAir petrol unit we’re looking at here. With a bigger overall footprint and consequently more

upfront weight than the bijou 500, the 500L needs a set of rather more heavy duty motors. Opening proceedings is a 93bhp 1.4-litre petrol unit, but it’s worth shaking the piggy bank a bit further to get yourself into a model with the revolutionary two-cylinder TwinAir engine we’re looking athere,inthiscasegenerating 105bhp, 20bhp up on that of the version fitted to the ordinary 500. Naturally you can’t expect the 500L to be as light on its feet as the 500 in town, but Fiat has worked to make the caraseasyaspossibletodrive, taking weight out of the steeringanddeliveringbrilliantall-

round visibility, helped in no small part by a very high and upright seating position. The springs and dampers are geared towards comfort rather than chuckability and that’s something you’ll appreciate on pock-marked city streets. The effectiveness of the styling is clearly a subjective

call but few who I canvassed felt the 500L was a pretty car in the same way the 500 is. A lot of that car’s character wasboundupinitssilhouette, and the 500L just looks that little bit more generic. It rides on a modified Punto platform and while it’s not as big as a lumbering MINI Countryman, at 414cm long,

it’s no flyweight. The interior probably works a good deal better than the exterior treatment. The huge glass area gives the cabin a light, airy feel and the fascia looks classy with a touch screen infotainment system, big dials and chunky controls. The Fiat 500L isn’t going to command the column inches of its city car forebear but it might just be a more relevant vehicle for many more potential customers, especially in 0.9-litre petrol TwinAir form. Italsoofferssomethinga little different from the usual boring supermini-MPV norm with an interior that retains a certain sense of occasion.

The exterior lines are largely dictated by the car’s role, and while Fiat has done itsbesttointegrate500design cues into them, not everyone will like the end result. That’s a relatively minor grouse though. The rest of the 500L packageisagooddealmoreimpressive, with the TwinAir engine looking the pick of the petrol bunch if you want a bit of poke and to keep a cap on day to day running costs. The500Lmightbeunoriginal, it’s certainly not pretty and it might even be accused of being opportunist, but out of these unpromising ingredients has emerged a surprisingly credible car.

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Next up at the Amex...

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Albion v Brentford in the Championship on Saturday, September 10, kick-off 3pm Tickets available at www.seagulls.co.uk or by calling 0844 327 1901

Kayal excited ahead of ‘massive’ away trip Brighton & Hove Albion

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Albion midfielder Beram Kayal looked ahead to tomorrow’s Championship trip to Newcastle United and said: “It’s one of our biggest games this season.” Brighton travel to St James’ Park in a league fixture for the first time since 1992 looking to extend their unbeaten start to the season. Chris Hughton’s side sit second in the table having collected two wins and two draws from their four Championship games so far this season. However, Saturday’s teatime clash with relegated Newcastle provides them with their biggest test to date. Toon boss Rafa Benitez remained at Newcastle this summer and has added several quality additions. Kayal is expecting a tough test and said: “I think it’s going to be one of our biggest games. We need to be ready, focused and know our strengths.

“We go into it with a lot of confidence, we respect Newcastle and know they have big players and a big manager with a lot of experience but we are going to do a job.” Having played in Champions League matches and Old Firm derbies for Celtic, Kayal has experienced some great atmospheres. Saturday will be his first outing at St James’ Park and he said: “It’s going to be massive. I have heard a lot about this stadium. It’s a massive club, massive fans, so it’s going to be a great atmosphere, great experience for all of us and hopefully we will go to them and get the result we want. “It’s not going to be easy but professional players love the challenge against these teams. We have done everything this week in preparation to be ready.” Liam Rosenior will be missing for the game following an ankle injury picked up at Reading, while Hughton is yet to make a decision on Dale Stephens’ place in the matchday squad.

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Brighton midfielder Beram Kayal is looking forward to tomorrow’s trip to Newcastle

League rivals Reading await in EFL Cup third round PICTURE BY PHIL WESTLAKE

Brighton & Hove Albion

Albion will host Championship rivals Reading in the third round of the EFL Cup after a 4-2 win at Oxford United on Tuesday evening. The Seagulls beat their League One opponents with goals from Sam Adekugbe, Kazenga LuaLua, Elvis Manu and Tomer Hemed. They will now entertain Reading on Tuesday, September 20, with a 7.45pm kick-off in the next round. The sides met as recently as Saturday when they drew 2-2 in the league, with Sam Baldock and Anthony

Tomer Hemed was on target for Albion at Oxford on Tuesday

Knockaert on target for Albion. Brighton midfielder Beram Kayal, who was an unused substitute in the win at

Oxford, is looking forward to a home cup clash. He said: “For every game we want to come in and win it, especially at home. “We have a lot of respect for Reading and played against them last week. “It was a very tough game and they tested us. At home we are always thinking positive and will try to win matches.” Albion’s under-23 side host Fulham at the Amex this evening (7pm), with winger Solly March set to feature for the second time this week as he continues his comeback from injury.

Asensio frustrated as Whitehawk are held PICTURE BY DAVID HUNT

Football

Whitehawk Football Club’s winless National League South run increased to three matches on Saturday. Hawks welcomed unbeaten Wealdstone to The Enclosed Ground and were held to a 0-0 draw. The stalemate means Whitehawk’s winless run now stretches to three matches, with their only success to date coming at home against Dartford. Hawks boss Pablo Asensio was left a little frustrated at being held and said: “We are still yet to find our best form. “With a lot of players coming in over the summer, it’s taking time for the team to adapt, find that desire and determination. “It’s still only early in the season but we want to keep in touch with the top teams. “We have to learn how to unlock defences and get through teams. “Some of the sessions in recent weeks have been more intense and we’ll be looking to get better on the pitch.” Whitehawk have a busy bank holiday weekend with two games in as many days. First, they travel to St Albans City on Saturday, before hosting bottom-

Whitehawk boss Pablo Asensio

of-the-table and winless Concord Rangers on Monday. Asensio is targeting a ‘points haul’ from these games to kick-start their season ahead of a busy September schedule. He added: “We are looking at these games and trying to take maximum points. “This league is not easy but every game we go into we want the three points. “It can be difficult to manage in this league at times with teams setting up in different styles. “These upcoming games give us an opportunity to head into September on a good run of results. “Both games will provide us with different tests but I’m hopeful our performance levels will improve.” LEWIS MASON

Seagulls set for stern test at pre-season favourites Newcastle v Albion preview

After an unbeaten start to their league campaign, Brighton will face possibly their toughest test of August when they make the 700mile round trip to face former Premier League side Newcastle on Saturday. Tomorrow’s late afternoon kick-off at St James’ Park sees Albion face off against a Magpies side who were the bookies’ favourite to gain automatic promotion from the Championship at the start of the season under Rafael Benitez. The former Liverpool

boss has overseen a transfer window of ins and outs, with their spending close to reaching £50 million this summer. After being quickly brought down to earth with back-to-back defeats to Fulham and Huddersfield, the Tyneside club got their act together with wins over Reading and Bristol City. Albion will still be riding high themselves despite being held to a 2-2 draw at Reading on Saturday. After going behind within the first two minutes, a deflected goal from Sam Baldock and Anthony Knockaert’s third of the season saw the

Seagulls leading at the start of the second half. However former Albion defender Paul McShane found the back of the net just before the hour to earn the Royals a point. Knockaert’s strike at the Madejski Stadium saw him draw level with Glenn Murray as the club’s current top goal scorer. The Frenchman is likely to once again be one of manager Chris Hughton’s best attacking assets, as he goes up against a Newcastle side who had a number of bids rejected for him by Albion earlier in the transfer window. BRADLEY STRATTON @BradStrat

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Johnny Cantor Straight from the commentary box

Don’t forget those behind the scenes

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mong the continuous flow of games and press conferences in the early part of the season, it’s nice to take time out on occasion to speak to various people in more depth. Last week I sat down with Albion goalkeeping coach Ben Roberts. Among the talk of his one-year anniversary moving to Sussex and his time in Rio after his playing career ended, he also gave us a reminder of the work that’s done behind the scenes. He was referring to the role of Casper Ankergren, a seasoned experienced keeper who no longer features in the team but has an important job of helping the outfield players hone their skills in front of goal. Of course, he has an impact in the changing room and is also looking to prepare himself for his own coaching career.

This week we also saw the return of German centre-back Uwe Hunemeier after eight months out of action with a groin injury. What seemed initially a relativelyminor problem kept the defender on the sidelines from December 19, 2015, to August 23, 2016. The hours of rehab and training after surgery must have taken their toll but credit goes to the player and medical staff. Many of the backroom team don’t sing their own praises or avoid the spotlight but they play a huge role themselves. It often seems like an army of foot soldiers are on hand to help at the training ground or matchdays and it seems reasonable to ask the question – what do they all do? Well, to be honest, I don’t know but it’s nice to find out more. What I do know is that they wouldn’t be employed unless they did a valuable job that can

improve the ultimate performance of players and the team. After the Olympic Games came to a close we had another reminder of how an improvement in many different areas by small margins can amount to big rewards. Cyclist Mark Cavendish was asked why Team GB had excelled once again in Rio. He reiterated the role of designers, technicians, physios and psychologists who all add to the overall performance. We may all know it but we don’t always see it and every so often it is good just to tip our hat to those in the dark corners who go about their business as the pursuit of glory continues in the full face of the media and fans. n Follow all the action, home or away, on BBC Sussex Sport or Twitter: @BBCSussexSport or @johnnycburger To read more by Johnny Cantor, visit www.johnnycantor.com

Albion duo make their return from injury PICTURE BY ANGELA BRINKHURST

Brighton & Hove Albion By Steve Bailey steve.bailey@jpress.co.uk

Long-term injured duo Solly March and Uwe Hunemeier made their return to action for Albion this week. March had been out since December after suffering a knee injury in a 2-2 draw at Derby County. He played 45 minutes for Brighton’s under-23 team in a 1-1 draw with Aston Villa at Crawley’s Checkatrade.com Stadium on Monday evening. Hunemeier captained Albion in their 4-2 EFL Cup victory at Oxford on Tuesday, having been out for more than eight months with a groin injury sustained before Christmas. Winger March was in sparkling form prior to his injury and is delighted to be back in action. Speaking to www.seagulls.co.uk, he said: “This is a game we’ve penned in for a while, so it was just about trying to get myself ready for it and making sure I was ready to go. “I’ve been in full-contact training for the past two to three weeks, and I feel good. “It’s been nearly nine months since I last played, so it’s been a long process. Looking back now, I would say it’s gone quite quickly, but I wouldn’t have said that three months into my recovery. I

Solly March in action for Albion last season

just can’t wait to get back. “There were tough periods when I was down and times where I was feeling better about things, but that’s part and parcel of keeping your spirits up. “My family and everyone around me has kept me feeling positive.” March could again feature tonight when Brighton’s

under-23 side welcome Fulham to the Amex. He is aiming to play more than a hour to build his fitness up and hopes to be ready to play in Albion’s first game after the upcoming international break. Hunemeier played for an hour in the EFL Cup success at Oxford and Seagulls boss Chris Hughton was pleased

to see the German defender back in action. He said: “I’m delighted to have him back. When you’re a player that’s been out for a long period of time, you’re desperate to get back playing. “It’s good to see him back on the pitch, it gives us really good options again, but I’m more delighted for him.”

Uwe Hunemeier in action for Albion last season

Brighton’s Charlie finishes 12th in Rio final Athletics

Brighton athlete Charlie Grice finished 12th in the 1,500m final at the Olympics on Sunday. The 22-year-old, who is a member of Brighton Phoenix, finished in a time of 3min 51.73sec in Rio. He tweeted after the race: “Really disappointed with tonight but I can hold my head high knowing that I did everything I could this year to give myself the best chance.” Grice had progressed through the first round in a time of 3-48.51 but only after an appeal. The Briton was pushed by Norway’s Filip Ingebrigtsen in the closing stages of their heat. Grice then faltered badly when he was bumped, crossing the line 11th. He was reinstated after a protest by the British team and Ingebrigtsen was disqualified. He then qualified for the final as he finished fifth in his semi-final with an excellent time of 3-40.05. United States’ Matthew Centrowitz Jr won the gold medal in 3-50.00. Algerian Taoufik Makhloufi took silver in 3-50.11 and New Zealand’s Nick Willis claimed bronze in 3-50.24. For more information about Brighton Phoenix, visit www. brightonphoenix.org.uk

Racing continues at Brighton Horse racing

The next race meeting at Brighton Racecourse takes places on Monday, September 5. Gates open at midday and the first of seven flat races is at 2pm. Entry for under-18s is free and advanced ticket offers end at 3pm the day before each raceday. To buy tickets and for more information, visit www.brighton-racecourse. co.uk

Jordan named in England one-day squad Cricket

Sussex all-rounder Chris Jordan is part of the 15man England squad for the current one-day series with Pakistan. He did not play in the opening match on Wednesday, whichEngland won by 44 runs on the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method at Hampshire’s Ageas Bowl Sussex conclude their latest County Championship match at Glamorgan today, before they return to action at Hove next week. Sussex host Kent from Wednesday.