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Kick-starting the festival season Children’s Parade celebrates best of Brighton PHOTOGRAPH: VICTOR FRANKOWSKI
Brighton’s popular beach resembles a building site Angelika Rusbridge
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Major construction works at Brighton seafront to stop the collapse of the A259 are causing problems for traders. The renovation of Shelter Hall has seen the beach and promenade transformed into a building site and there’s at least two years left until the work is completed. Business owners said the move, although necessary,
is having an effect on trade, with narrow walkways and an unpleasant environment for seafront shoppers and drinkers. John Butcher, co-owner of JJ’s Café, said: “I have seen a drop in trade because people don’t want to sit next to a building site, with dust in their noses.” The city council said it was ‘far from ideal’ but ‘we have no choice’.
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Under construction: Traders’ concern over seafront works Angelika Rusbridge
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Traders on Brighton seafront have spoken of their frustration and concern over the two-year works around Shelter Hall. The building under the arches at the bottom of West Street was deemed unsafe in October 2013, prompting emergency measures, and an £11 million government fund, to keep the A259 from completely collapsing. Works began in October last year and are set to continue in stages over the next two years, but with summer around the corner, some businesses are concerned. John Butcher, co-owner of JJ’s Café, said: “I have seen a drop in trade because people don’t want to sit next to a building site, with dust in their noses.”
His view to the sea is cut off by fencing and equipment, and the sounds of drills, sawing, and diggers fill the air. Steve Poole, owner of Café de la Mer, said: “I think things have been done sort of piece-meal, it doesn’t seem that well thought out, but you’re dealing with a funny environment with businesses here in the middle of it all. “In the end we’ll all be better off, as the council aren’t only thinking of right now, they’re thinking 10 to 20 years in the future. It’s a difficult balance.” A council spokesperson said: “We want to stress first that we appreciate that doing work over a summer is far from ideal. However we have no choice. The project is essential to stop the seafront road collapsing. If that happened the impact on seafront businesses and the city’s economy would be
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Green councillor elected as mayor Brighton and Hove City Council elected its new mayor at the annual council meeting last night (Thursday). Green councillor Pete West took over the role from Conservative councillor Lynda Hyde. He announced he would work with 27 local charities in the city – instead of the usual four – in order to create more fundraising opportunities over the next year. His chosen charities include Albion in the Community, The Clock Tower Sanctuary, and Rise.
Arrest in Babes in the Wood case The works at the seafront is having an effect on businesses
much more severe and for a much longer period.” Guardino RospigliosiPallavicini, assistant manager at the Fortune of War, where structural issues were first identified, said: “It’s not quite the same, looking out there and not seeing people on the
Brighton Festival Music for Dogs, a howling success PHOTOGRAPH: VICTOR FRANKOWSK
Brighton Festival director Laurie Anderson performed two soaring sets of sonic ambience especially for canines and their human companions at the Brighton Open Air Theatre on Wednesday. Her 20 minute composition ‘Music For Dogs’ incorporates frequencies only audible to sensitive canine ears. Laurie identified some breeds by their yaps and beamed a smile at the assorted woofs of appreciation before she implored all of the dogs to howl together for the finale. A rare treat! Review by Sarah Morgan
beach, other than those with high-visibility vests. “Traffic flow has changed completely, this used to be the path of least resistance for people coming directly from the station, but now the stairway is closed and the path isfencedoffatthebathrooms.”
A temporary staircase was proposed to help increase foot traffic flow. A council spokesperson said: “We took a vote and overall, traders didn’t want one – largely because of concerns about impact on views.”
A man has been arrested over the 1986 murder of two girls in Brighton. The victims, Nicola Fellows, aged ten, and Karen Hadaway, nine, were found dead in Wild Park on October 10, 1986. The unsolved case has been known as the ‘Babes in the Wood murder’. The suspect, cannot be named for legal reasons.
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Two brutal homophobic attacks on Brighton seafront in just seven days Angelika Rusbridge
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The LGBT community in Brighton and Hove has spoken out after two violent homophobic attacks in the city. On bank holiday Monday (May 2), Dain Louis, 21, and his partner James Loxton, 23, were attacked on Kings Road, Brighton. Mr Louis suffered fractured eye sockets, cheeks and a broken nose, and is now recovering his sight despite initial fears that the attack may have blinded him. Two 18-year-old men from Crawley were arrested in connection with the incident. Just before 5am on Sunday (May 8), Aaron Carey, 26, was approached just outside LegendsBar inMarineParade by a man using homophobic language, who punched him and broke his jaw. A 21-yearold man from London was arrested on suspicion of GBH with intent, and has been
Aaron Carey, before (left), and after the attack (right)
bailed until June 13. In both cases the victims have begun to recover, but the violent nature and timeline of the attacks have spurred a movement of support and awareness in Brighton’s LGBT community. Rory Smith, Brighton LGBT liaison officer, said: “Incidents of this nature are
very concerning for the local LGBT community and to visitors to the city. “While alarming, these recent incidents are thankfully not related and violent crime of this nature is relatively uncommon. We encourage everyone to remain vigilant to anti-gay sentiments by reporting
incidents to police and our partners.” Sergeant Peter Allan, hate crime officer at Sussex Police, said: “While we have not seen an increase in homophobic hate crimes, I would like to take this opportunity to encourage those who have been victims of hate crime to report them to us by phoning
101 or, in an emergency, 999.” According to Billie Lewis, chair of the Brighton and Hove LGBT Community Safety Forum, Sussex Police figures state the total number of all recorded hate crimes rose from 1,352 in 2014/15 to 1,728 in 2015/16, an increase of 28 per cent. He said: “It is important that the community stay vigilant and continue to report hate crime and antisocial behaviour. “Whether it’s name calling or physical abuse it must be reported and challenged. All forms of abuse including homophobia, transphobia, biphobia, HIV stigma, racism and disability hate crime cannot be tolerated.” The safety forum runs regular meetings, including an event next Tuesday at Old Steine Gardens to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. To find out more about the event, visit : www.lgbt-help. com
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Far-right march planned in city A far-right group is planning to protest in Brighton next month. The group, which calls itself ‘The South Coast Resistance’ is planning a ‘No More Refugees’ march in Brighton on June 4, as part of a series of protests planned in Portsmouth, Hastings and Southampton. Polly Bentham, from antifascist group Stop the March for England, said: “Once again, the people of Brighton will come out to oppose them, showing there’s no place for hatred or division in our city.”
Train conductors to strike again Expect cancellations and delays on the railways next Wednesday (May 18) as conductors are set to take strike action for the second time. Members of the RMT Union are set to take industrial action over changes to conductors roles on Southern and Thameslink trains. For updates on the strike, visit: www. southernrailway.com
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Back on track as Preston Park Velodrome reopens Bex Bastable
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Competitive cycling returns to Preston Park after two years, following the £148,000 restoration of the velodrome. The track was officially reopened on Sunday by Pete
Mitchell, a member of the Great Britain Cycling Team and a world champion paracycling tandem pilot. Mr Mitchell said: “My cycling career began at Preston Park, so I know from experience what a vital role the facility has played in the local community. I am
thrilled to see competitive racing returning to the circuit again, and hope Preston Park continues to inspire people to take up the sport.” This was followed by a series of races by the National Youth Omnium where 94 riders aged between nine and 15 took to the track.
The velodrome opened in 1887 and is the oldest in the country, but it closed in 2014, after concerns were raised over the safety of the perimeter fence. But this year the track was repaired with funding from British Cycling, and developers’ contributions.
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Pete Mitchell officially opened the velodrome on Sunday
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Jobs boost as drugs company relocates A pharmaceuticals company based in Hove is set to move into an empty Brighton bingo hall – safeguarding 200 jobs and creating 50 more. Brighton and Hove City Council’s planning committee this week approved a change of use for the former Beacon bingo hall on the Fairway Trading Estate, in Moulsecoomb. The move has given Custom Pharmaceuticals the green light to relocate from its current home in Conway Street, Hove, to the larger Moulsecoomb site – creating 50 new jobs in the process.
Cllr Julie Cattell, chair of the planning committee, said: “One of our key planning policies is aimed at retaining current jobs and creating new ones. “This is a big local employer which we can help expand further by allowing this change of use. I’m pleased we can help end the company’s five-year search for premises and at the same time free up an important development site near Hove station.” The bingo hall site will be used for mixed manufacturing, offices, warehousing and research.
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The charismatic economist warns of tough times ahead Bex Bastable
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It wasn’t the toughest crowd he’ll ever have – a theatre full of Guardian-reading Brighton and Hovians. But he was very persuasive all the same. Yanis Varoufakis, the former finance minister for Greece, cleverly ingratiated himself to the sell-out crowd at the Brighton Dome by saying he was pleased to be in the People’s Republic of Brighton and Hove – and in the constituency of his good friend Caroline Lucas. The outspoken socialist was joined on stage by the equally erudite Guardian economicseditorPaulMason. The pair were recently compared to ‘Chairman Mao’ and ‘Mickey Mouse’ by Tory chancellor George Osborne. The poster-boy of the Greek left gave his side of the story on the economic crisis in his homeland, had some alarming anecdotes about his experience of the European
Union, and talked about Brexit – he wants Britain to remain in the EU. His reason for the latter, was his warning that the fragmentation of Europe could see history repeat itself (in the lead up to the Second World War) – but he wants a root-and-branch reorganisation of the EU, with transparency at its core. He spoke about the ‘ruling elite’, and warned that we can look forward to a future of a tsunami of capital based on Ponzi growth and unsustainable debt. He concluded that this would lead to a crisis in capitalism. The former Syriza politician promoted his new political movement – DiEM, to democratise Europe, as well as his new book And The Weak Suffer What They Must?: Europe, Austerity and the Threat to Global Stability. There’s a chance to watch the Brighton Festivalcommissioned event online, Yanis Varoufakis at the Brighton Dome on Tuesday at: bit.ly/1T7bOwK
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Patcham ‘under siege’ from new housing projects
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A meeting to discuss proposals for 44 assistedliving flats at Old London Road attracted more than 150 concerned residents last week. Members of Protect Patcham were joined by ward councillor Geoffrey Theobald, at the meeting in All Saints Church last Wednesday. The proposal by developers McCarthy and Stone was displayed at a public exhibition on April 27. It has not yet been submitted to the council but that hasn’t stopped residents from voicing their opposition.
Cllr Theobald said: “We’ve all been here before, Patcham is constantly under siege, and here is another illustration.” Five homes at the Old London Road site would be replaced with a block of 44 flats for people aged 70 and over, selling for between £320,000 and £400,000. Increased congestion, a lack of parking and the risk of flooding were among residents’ chief concerns. Cllr Theobald, referring to floods in 2000 and 2014, said: “We’ve got enormous drainage problems. Where will all the sewage go? We have seen what’s happened twice now.” The statement was supported by drainage expert and resident David
Harris, who warned Patcham residents of the flood in 2014. He said: “I knocked on the doors of those who would be affected to say ‘get your stuff out of the cellar’. Some looked at me like I was mad.” One resident pointed out that Patcham features more than eight retirement homes already, which could make the area unwelcoming to younger generations. A spokesperson for developers McCarthy and Stone said: “Our consultation with the community is an ongoing process and we have already made amendments to these proposals following initial meetings by reconfiguring the building slightly, resulting in the loss of two apartments.”
Cheers to female brewers The first weekend of the Brighton Fringe marked the debut of a beer festival with a twist; beer brewed exclusively by female Master Brewers. The‘FemAlefestival’began in Norwich three years ago, andfounditswaytoBrighton, and the Marlborough Pub and Theatre, this year. Along with a variety of female-led musical acts during Saturday’s street party, brewing lessons, stalls and DJs, the festival served 18 different ales. Everything from saisons, stouts, pilsners and pales
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ne day when walking into work I stumbled across a lovely little road in Hove. Richardson Road has nearly everything you would ever need on it including a butcher, fish monger, off licence and baker. This was a great discovery and something that I have always loved about working and living in Brighton and Hove; there is always another hidden gem round a corner somewhere. One resident of Richardson Road is Drury’s coffee house, where I spent a surprisingly sunny lunch time recently. Drury’s coffee originated in London in 1936 and was started by three Italian brothers. The branch situated in Hove is also a family affair, having been owned by members of the Davids and Lewis family for the last 14 years. The current owners, Elaine and Stephen, took over the premises eight years ago running both the café, wholesale distribution and a machine showroom from the one building. When you initially step through the door there is a distinctly traditional feel to the interior with the wholesale counter and wall of Drury’s produce immediately in front of you. The rest of the café is spacious and a traditional coffee house feel remains. On the day I visited the customers represented a decent cross-section of the local community with people from all walks of life in attendance. I order an Americano at the counter from the wide selection of teas and coffees and go for a New Yorkstyle bagel for my lunch. There is a wide selection of sandwich fillings all of which can be presented as a sandwich, baguette or bagel. There is also a variety of cakes and bakes should you be after something a little sweeter. Given the unusually bright weather I take my place at one of the many outside tables and join the good people in Hove in watching the world go by. After a brief wait my coffee and then my bagel arrive. Both are of a good standard; the bagel has a welcome amount of pastrami and pickles with the all important mustard kick; the coffee is smooth without being overly strong, which is good for me as I am only an
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Toxic pollution levels down, but there’s more work to do Bex Bastable
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Greener buses and sustainable travel choices are the reasons air quality appears to be improving in some of Brighton and Hove’s most polluted areas. New council figures show that toxic nitrogen dioxide rates are decreasing in places like North Street (a 21 per cent reduction since 2012), and Terminus Road (20 per cent decrease). But while nitrogen dioxide levels have improved across the area, the council said roadside pollution in the worst offending areas still breaches UK and EU legal limits. These include North Street, Western Road, LondonRoad,ValleyGardens, Queen’s Road, Terminus Road. New England Road. Lewes Road, and other city centre spots. The reduction in emissions from cars and buses
Friends of the Earth campaigning by The Clock Tower in Brighton
have made a substantial contribution towards reducing nitrogen oxide levels; local bus companies have been investing in greener vehicles with help from government grants. But although there has been an improvement, Cllr Gill Mitchell, chair of the council’s environment, transport and sustainability committee, said there’s more work to be done. She said: “We’re heading
in the right direction but the journey is by no means complete. “We need to make further improvements by using lesspolluting travel modes and less-polluting vehicles. The bus companies continuing to make improvements to their fleets will bring much better air. The council has won grants totalling about £1.5m in recent years to help them do this and we’ll keep doing all we can to deliver cleaner
air for the city.” Chris Todd, of Brighton Friends of the Earth, said: “It’s obviously good news that pollution levels are reducing, but we should have met the targets years ago. Progress is still too slow. It’s estimated that there are around 150 premature deaths due to air pollution in the city. This is a shocking statistic: if there were that many people being run over and killed every year, there would be a public outcry. The problem is that air pollution is invisible and so, by and large, are the deaths. “The council could do more and faster, particularly around the worst polluted area by The Clock Tower. It should ban private cars from this area which would speed upbusesandgivepedestrians more time to cross. “It’s not enough to wait for cleaner engines to come along, the council needs to be taking pro-active action now.”
Off with a bang Fringe Fireworks
Hundreds of revellers gathered at The Warren last Friday for a fireworks display marking the start of this year’s Brighton Fringe. Just after 9pm fireworks were launched from the top of St Peter’s Church, getting the Fringe off to a flying start ahead of its 930-event programme.
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Children’s vision for the future A solar-powered litter picking robot and a free hotel for the homeless, were among the creations made by Patcham Junior School’s Year 4s when tasked with imagining how Brighton might look in 2066, for Brighton Festival exhibition Futuregazers.
The colourful and playful creations made by the 100 schoolchildren will be on show at a free exhibition at Onca Gallery until May 29. There will be free workshops for children at Onca every weekend in May. Visit: brightonfestival.org PHOTOGRAPH: ADAM WEATHERLEY
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A ‘cultural day of diversity’ at market
Women’s Equality Party one year on
A celebration of cultural diversity will take place at the Open Market on London Road next week. There will be stalls, exhibitions, debate, and music, to ‘raise awareness of the diversity of culture’ and to ‘increase faith and community dialogue’ in the city. Organiser Mohammed Asaduzzaman,whoischair of the Multicultural Group Brighton and Hove, said: “It’s essential to ensure the harmonious interaction of groups with various cultural identities and to celebrate our willingness and desire to live together.” The event takes place on Thursday from 11am to 4pm.
The Brighton branch of the Women’s Equality Party (WEP) will celebrate one year since its creation next week. The party will hold an event to mark the occasion at the Synergy Centre on West Street, from 7.30pm on Friday (May 20). The local group has 350 paid members, and it is one of the largest WEP branches in the country. Celia Wilson, the acting Brighton branch leader said: “It’s time to celebrate our first fabulous year in the UK’s most energising, game-changing, awesome political party. It has been a momentous first year of events, development and political activism.”
Inspiration for young footballers The captain of England’s blind football team shared training tips with the next generation at a session put on by Albion in the Community. The official charity of Brighton and Hove Albion runs a talent centre for blind footballers, and blind footballer Keryn Seal attended a training session where he met AITC’s young players and
passed on some advice before demonstrating his shooting and dribbling skills. Paul Brackley, AITC’s disability manager, said Mr Seal’s visit had a positive impact on AITC’s players. He said: “He has achieved so much in the game and is a real inspiration. For him to give up his time to help with our training session was brilliant.”
Sports club recognised for helping refugees
Showcase the city on Patcham roundabout
Brighton Table Tennis Club (BTTC) has become the first sports club in the UK to be awarded Club of Sanctuary status. The award is in recognition of its work with 15 refugee minors from Afghanistan, Eritrea, Iran, Iraq, Kurdistan and Vietnam. One of minors is now a qualified coach and another is training for his coach’s badge. Tim Holtam, BTTC director, said: “We believe sport has a critical role to play in helping these young people to become part of our society.”
Conservatives in Patcham said they were ‘delighted’ to learn that Highways England is open to ideas for the future look of the Patcham A23 roundabout. Cllr Lee Wares said this was an opportunity to transform ‘the ugliest roundabout in Sussex’, and suggested a competition for children to decide how it can be improved. He said: “So much emphasis is placed on public art in the city and making our seafront attractive. Let’s begin the experience here in Patcham.”
Keryn Seal, England’s blind football captain, at his visit to Albion and the Community’s talent centre for blind players
Fundraising for First Base Centre Rhona Hinton Moralee, aged eight, from Brighton completed this year’s Mini Mile and raised £122.50 for Brighton Housing Trust’s First Base Day Centre. First Base offers a range of services for homeless people in Brighton and Hove including food, showers, clean and dry clothes, and support to get off the streets. Rhona said: “I ran the Mini Mile for Brighton Housing Trust because people should not sleep on the streets. “I am now old enough to do the Mini Mile, to fundraise and make a difference.” A group of 12 cyclists ranging in age from 21 to
Rhona Moralee raised £122.50 for a Brighton homeless charity
60, also fundraised for First Base, cycling from 153 miles Brighton to Paris. They raised £2,500 for the day centre.
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A Week in the City Conservative PCC re-elected in Sussex Katy Bourne said she was ‘delighted’ to be re-elected as Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner last week. Ms Bourne, the Conservative incumbent, finished ahead of Labour’s Michael Jones in a run-off after no candidate finished with 50 per cent of first place preferences. UKIP’s Patrick Lowe came third while James Walsh, Liberal Democrat, and James Doyle, Green Party, finished fourth and fifth respectively. Although Ms Bourne was narrowly beaten by Mr Jones in the second preference vote, her overall total of 139,335 saw her re-elected to the post.
She said: “I am really delighted and hugely privileged and honoured that the public in Sussex have put their faith back in me. “We want to continue keeping Sussex safe and continue supporting victims of Sussex crime.” Mr Jones took 61,017 of the first preference vote, around 22 per cent. In the second preference he claimed 25,375, 590 more than Ms Bourne, taking his overall total to 86,392. He said: “I think I achieved everything I set out to do and I am very satisfied with the result.” The turnout in Sussex was 22 per cent.
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Helter Skelter for dessert. After winning the Sussex final, Ben said: “It feels really, really good to have won! “We’re a bit nervous about the overall final, but I definitely think we have a chance of winning.” Ben and Harvey, will go on to the final of the event on June 21 at Newlyns Cookery School in Hook, Hampshire Visit www.fit2cook.co.uk/ createandcook.
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Sea Life Brighton is hosting history tours as part of the fringe festival. Local historian Jackie Marsh–Hobbs will showcasing the history of the Victorian building, until June 2. Vistors will learn the remarkable history of the Grade II listed building. Tickets are £15 which include entry to Sea Life Brighton as well as the tour. Tours start at 4pm and last for 90 minutes and take place on May 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25 May and 02 June. To find out more visit www.visitsealife.com/ brighton.
There will be bargain vinyl and CDs aplenty at the Brighton Record Fair Sunday, May 15. Now in its 38th year, the fair, in the Syndicate Wing ofBrighton Centre, attracts vinyl collectors and dealers, as well as music lovers, for rare, collectable and bargain buys with Bowie and Prince expected to feature heavily on many of the 70-stalls. Entry is £5 between 8.30am- 9.20am or £2 from 9.30am-3.30pm. ContactGeoff‘Vinylman’ Finch for more details on 077 3227 9403 or on Twitter @BrightonVinyl. The next fair is June 12.
Young chefs are Sussex champions Eighteen cooks battled it out to become Sussex Champion in the regional final of the Create and Cook Competition at City College. Ben Spooner, 12, and Harvey Walters, 13, from Varndean School, Brighton unanimously won the judges over with their seasonal fish and seafood stew served with homemade bread and aioli, withSussexDownsmeringues inspired by Brighton Pier’s
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Scheme to help older people settle back at home after hospital stint Bex Bastable
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More than 1,000 people in Brighton and Hove have benefitted from an initiative that helps older people return home after a hospital stay. The ‘Assisted Discharge’ scheme is a joint venture by the British Red Cross and the Royal Sussex County Hospital, and after a successful first year, it is looking for more volunteers. One Brighton resident who has benefited from the scheme is 80-year-old Raymond Attrell. Raymond had lived most of his adult life as a lodger in Kemptown with a couple named Eileen and Lawrence Laforgue. Lawrence died in the late 90s, and Raymond and Eileen continued to live together. Eileen died last year – when Raymond was in hospital – and he was suddenly alone. He said: “The evenings were the worst, when I would sit
Raymond Attrell and Anna Holecz
alone with no-one to talk to.” With the help of carers, Raymond began to adapt to life on his own. Then, in March this year, he suffered an accident at home, burning his leg with a flask of coffee. “It was very, very painful and I had to go in to A&E,” said
Raymond. “By the time I had been treated it was getting late at night and the hospital didn’t have the resources to take me home. I felt quite upset as I really wanted to be able to get home. Then the Red Cross people came to meet me, and said they
could take me, which was wonderful. My house was very cold, so they put the fire on for me, made me tea, and got me ready for bed. It was lovely to be cared for like that. “After that, the Red Cross came to visit me at home several times to make sure I
was managing OK. “I do get lonely, I do. And having someone to talk to when I was unwell and worried made me feel a lot better.” Anna Holecz, the Red Cross supportworkerwhocollected Raymond from hospital, said: “I visited Raymond at home a few days after we’d picked him up from hospital. On the surface he seemed cheerful, but when I dug a little deeper I started to realise he was still dealing with the bereavement of losing his friend. “Our team continued to visit Raymond for six weeks. One thing we did was to put him in touch with ‘Time to Talk’ in Brighton – a befriending service that will be able to continue visiting him. I’m glad we were able to help him settle back in at home, where he wanted to be, and clear a hospital bed which would have been taken up unnecessarily.” To find out more about volunteering contact Shirley Smith on 07713 385270.
Charity for over 50s expands to the east A charity supporting older people in the city is able to expand east after a grant from the Big Lottery Fund. Lifelines has run activities and support schemes for older people in the city for eight years, with computer lessons, ballroom dancing and bereavement counselling. The latest grant of £200,000 means the charity can expand to new areas of Brighton and Hove – concentrating on Woodingdean, Ovingdean and Rottingdean. It will also allow LifeLines to revive its HealthLink scheme, which pairs people up with a volunteer who can help them get to health appointments. Alan Marchbank, manager of Lifelines, said: “We are delighted to be bringing some external funding into the city in these times of austerity, especially as this funding will be used to identify and support some of the most vulnerable and isolated people in our community.” For more information, visit: lifelinesbrightonhove.org.uk
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Gentlemen’s Day Win a day at the races
Bex Bastable
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It’s that time of the year again when Brighton Racecourse throws open the stable doors for a summer season of racing and events. And the Brighton & Hove Independent team took a trip to Kemptown this week to find out what all the fuss is about. Suited and booted, and with tickets to the Premier Enclosure, we grabbed a programme and got settled at the bar to pick our winners. There were seven races throughout the day, with the first kicking off at 1.50pm, and the last at 4.50pm. Knowing nothing about horse racing, the programme included a comprehensive guide on each race, with tips on how to place your bets. Despite that, I chose my winners by the best name (Let There Be Light, Lyfka and Wordismybond), or the
colour of the jockey’s silks – a tactic that worked well, as I won five races in a row! The races where adrenaline-fuelled and exhilarating – with punters clutching their betting slips as they cheered on their winner. It’s a great day out for the office – or indeed for a day out with friends. We also signed up to a three-course meal at Silks, the racecourse restaurant at the Premier Enclosure. The restaurant’s terrace had spectacular views over
the racecourse, the sea and the South Downs. It was fine dining in a relaxed environment. Inside the restaurant, you don’t have to miss a race – there are TV screens and a bookie on hand so you can continue to place your bets over your meal. I went for a duck starter, a delicious beef main, and a cheesecake for dessert. It was the perfect break in the day – and left us refreshed and ready to return to the trackside for the final race.
A day at the races is a great excuse to get your friends together or treat your staff to a day out. With more than 20 events running throughout the summer, highlights include Gentlemen’s Day on May 27, the three-day Festival of Racing on August 3 to 5 – including Ladies’ Day on August 4 - and the Family Fun Day on August 21. For full details of all 2016 fixtures, events and ticket prices, visit: www.brightonracecourse.co.uk
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am extremely proud to represent a constituency with a substantial LGBT population and was both saddened and angered to hear about the recent homophobic attack that took place on Brighton seafront on Bank Holiday Monday. Brighton is a diverse, vibrant city and it is this diversity that makes it such a special place to live in. In January 2014, following comments by a UKIP councillor that the introduction of equal marriage was to blame for flooding in parts of England, I spoke of my pride in representing such a large LGBT community in Prime Minister’s Question Time, publicly asking David Cameron if he was in agreement that “contrary to the beliefs of some, it is always very sunny in Brighton?” The Prime Minister joined me in praising Brighton and paid tribute to my “vigour” in standing up for my constituents. I am a long-standing supporter of equal marriage and played a key role in the passage of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill through the House of Commons in 2013.
The passage of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act was a tremendous achievement that has brought joy to so many couples. I was delighted to be invited to attend one of the very first ceremonies in the country which took place in Brighton’s Royal Pavilion and was able to present this first same sex couple a copy of the Act that the Prime Minister had signed for them. I am a strong supporter of the Stonewall charity and have taken part in their annual Brighton Equality Walks for many years. Stonewall does so much for the rights of the LGBT community and I am always pleased to lend my support. During the last Parliament, I became the first MP to take a public HIV test in the Palace of Westminster to encourage more local people to test for the virus, raise awareness of the issue and reduce the stigma associated with having the test. I have also raised the important matter of PrEP with Ministers at the Department of Health. I am proud to be a strong voice for the many LGBT people in Brighton, and I will continue to stand up for their rights, and continue to press for equality in the UK and across the world.”
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Friday, May 13, 2016
Opinion
Warren Morgan
Labour councillor and council leader
How we restored faith in the council
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ast Thursday the city voted in citywide elections, and the results were good for Labour in Brighton and Hove, with us increasing our share of the vote and widening the gap over the Conservatives and Greens on last year. At the same time, in cities around the country, from Liverpool to London to Bristol, Labour took office or strengthened its position, with mayors and councillors winning power on the back of innovative, pragmatic policies with broad appeal. Labour now controls almost every major city in England and Wales, and it is from the cities that the Labour revival will come as we show we are competent and trusted to govern. A year ago Labour won the largest number of seats on Brighton and Hove City Council for the first time since 2003, and took office bringing to an end four years of Green Party leadership in the city. We immediately set about restoring faith in the council, focusing on delivering the basics and tackling the big challenges the city faces: housing and jobs, poverty and inequality, growth and infrastructure. Within a hundred days I was pleased to
Cllrs Anne Meadows and Warren Morgan on the site of a development of council housing in Whitehawk
report some excellent progress. This has continued at a pace. New council homes are under construction, our Employment and Skills Taskforce has issued its recommendations, and our Fairness Commission is about to do the same, bringing together everything we have at our disposal to tackle poverty and inequality. We have delivered new strategies for dealing with rough sleeping and refuse collection, and we’ve pledged to do more on mental health and ethical social care. As I have written in this column over the past two weeks, we are bringing in a billion pounds worth of investment into our city’s seafront, we have put in place our City Plan to manage growth over the next two decades. We are working on major projects and new schemes which will deliver thousands of new homes, including truly affordable ‘Living Wage’ flats for rent, to make some progress towards putting a home within reach of those who currently cannot afford one. We have set out an ambitious program of work for our second year, building on the foundations of the past twelve months. The
challenges remain immense. As the government cuts £168 million from our Budget, as it threatens us with further measures that mean we may have to sell £28 million worth of our local homes each year, and our schools remain under threat from an ideological academisation project that the government has not fully withdrawn from, we cannot simply retreat into empty protest as the Greens would have us do. We have to act to support our residents and deliver the jobs, homes and services they need in whatever way we can. Innovation and co-operation based on Labour values will continue to be at the heart of what we do. Like many, I am impatient for progress and change. However, unlike Sadiq Khan in London or Marvin Rees in Bristol, I don’t have the power of a mayor. Unlike Birmingham and Manchester, we here in Brighton and Hove have no majority, and no leader and cabinet system to drive through our policy agenda. That makes it harder but also fuels our determination to succeed, not just to secure that majority for Labour in three years’ time but to deliver the better lives our residents need and the future our city deserves.
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Geoffrey Theobald
Saturday 11th June 2016
Leader of the Conservative Group on Brighton and Hove City Council
A new home for Hove Library must be perfect
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he Labour administration’s proposal to relocate Hove Library from its current location in the historic Carnegie building on Church Road to a purposebuilt extension to Hove Museum to form a new ‘cultural centre’ has divided opinion. The Conservative group has kept an open mind on the plans from the start. Unlike the Green Party, we are not opposed in principle to the library moving, provided that the alternative results in an equally good (or better) service for local residents. Despite numerous briefings from officers and requests for further information, I am still far from clear whether this is the case or not. We had still not been reassured sufficiently just days before a decision was due to be made last month by the Policy & Resources Committee and not being able to count on support from the Greens at this committee, the Labour administration decided to defer the decision, rather than raving it voted out altogether. We supported this decision to give the Labour administration even more time to address some of our remaining concerns about the move. We set these out in a letter to Councillor Morgan to which we are still awaiting a reply. Essentially, we don’t believe that a full and proper business case has been carried out for the project. This is vital if the public are to be reassured that all options have been properly and fairly explored – including retaining the library in the Carnegie building – and that all relevant information is in the public domain. In particular we have asked for: 1. Sight of the detailed cost estimates for the repair of the Carnegie Building and for any repairs required for Hove Museum should a merger of the two facilities not go ahead. 2. A full breakdown of the anticipated revenue cost savings of the move. Apparently a significant proportion of these savings arise from a reduction in the book fund, so why is this contingent on relocation? 3. Reassurance over the legitimate public concern regarding the disposal and use of the Carnegie Building – if possible the building should have a community use. 4. Reassurance over the council’s capital valuation of the Carnegie building and more details about the financial consequence for the Council of any shortfall in the actual sum obtained.
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5. An assessment of whether the Libraries Extra programme could have delivered savings at the Carnegie Building. During the debate we had on this issue at Full Council, it was regrettable that only one Labour councillor expressed a positive vision for this new combined facility, the remaining members of the Labour Group threatening that failure to co-locate the Hove Library and the Museum would result in a significant number of other branch library closures across the city. This riled a lot of members of the Conservative Group as it is a matter for the council how the Council’s budget is spent. The Conservative Group is fully supportive of the remaining elements of the Libraries Plan for the city; indeed we were instrumental in the development of the parts of the plan affecting Hollingbury Library. However, our concerns regarding the relocation of the library in Hove will need to be addressed if we are to consider giving it our support and as such we await a response from Cllr. Morgan.
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On This Day 1909| Thursday, May 13
2002 | Monday, May 13
Familiar to dedicated Albion fans, Gillingham was the birthplace of Bert Stephens. The prolific outside-left would surely have become Albion’s all-time top scorer if it had not been for the outbreak of World War II. Bert had hit the target 87 times before the hostilities and would net 174 times in 366 appearances over 13 years.
Plans for Falmer suffered another setback. MartinSmall,planningofficerfortheSussex Downs Conservation Board, said: “We have a planning committee meeting today. We are taking a report which recommends we continueourobjectionstoFalmerStadium… National planning guidance on major city developments in areas of outstanding
The Book Doctor with Laura Lockington
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The Case of the Chocolate Cream Killer by Kaye Jones
You know that expression that we all use – ‘only in Brighton’. Well, this certainly applies to this book: The true story of Christiana Edmunds and her thwarted pash on her doctor. So thwarted in fact that she tries to poison his wife and child. When that doesn’t work, and he gets suspicious she comes up with what she thinks is a simply marvy idea, and that it is to randomly poison the whole town to get the blame off her. Hmm, what could possibly go wrong? This is a staggering account of just how easy it was (stop a child in the street, bung them a copper, and forge a note saying you’re a chemist in North Street and have run out of arsenic or strychnine and Bob’s your uncle.) She then buys some chocolate creams from Maynards in the centre of town, randomly places her (poisoned) chocolates back in the bag, grabs another urchin and gets them to return them to the shop. The shop then places them back in stock and the whole of Brighton plays Russian roulette with bon bons. The book is full of horrendous yet fascinating facts about Victorian food safety, the ‘cure’ for hysterical women, the treatment of the insane, and general views of women at the time. A true account that makes for great reading. But maybe not over a box of chocolates.
Hospice calling on baking enthusiasts Martlets Hospice is calling on home bakers from across Brighton and Hove to whip up some delicious delights for its cake stall at this year’s Hove Carnival at Hove Park on Bank Holiday Monday (May 30). The stall relies on donations of scrumptious goodies from members of the public, which it sells to raise essential funds for the hospice. Antonia Shepherd from the hospice’s events team said: “Every year we get the most wonderful cakes, cookies and other delectables; it’s always
a very popular stall. So if you like getting creative in the kitchen, then strap on your pinny and get baking for us. All funds raised will help us to provide vital care for local people living with a terminal illness free from charge.” To find out more about donating cakes, get in touch with the events team by emailing clem.hunnisett@ martlets.org.uk or call 01273 718780. For more on the hospice and its fundraising events, viist: www.themartlets.org.uk
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beauty [six-lane motorway and railway line] says development should only take place if it is in the national interest and there are no alternative sites. Using the Falmer site for a football stadium is not in the national interest and we are not convinced there are no alternative sites.” If you would like to stock this popular book, please contact: dan@copymatters.co.uk
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Opinion
Beauty
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Humble brushes and microbeads
he Humble Brush is a socially responsible toothbrush heading to Waitrose via Sweden. As many children will never own a toothbrush, and mass production is depleting resources, this new production and consumption concept means that for each Humble Brush sold, a child in need receives a toothbrush or alternative oral care through the Humble Smile Foundation.
The eco-friendly and social toothbrush looks great with its ergonomic grip and sleek, timeless design; a real must-have bathroom accessory. Bamboo is the fastest growing plant on earth and naturally antibacterial – which means that there is no need for fertilizers or pesticides during its cultivation. The 100 per cent biodegradable bamboo handles naturally provide a non-slip surface. I really liked the colour ranges when I saw samples at ExCel, so will let
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you know how they perform when I’ve have had the chance to test one alongside oral health care products this summer. An adult toothbrush with soft, BPA-free, bristles retails for about £3.99 (replace it every three months or so), from: www. humblebrush.com/shop/ There is far too much plastic in the sea, and discarded toothbrushes are not the only culprit. As previously mentioned, the consequences of dumping microbeads into our oceans are catastrophic. Greenpeace calculate that 91 per cent of us now want microbeads banned from the UK for good. By ensuring multinational corporations stop adding microbeads to their products, we’re about to move a step closer to a microbead-free world. At the local level, The Royal Society has awarded the
University of Brighton £15,000 to research whether fish are being harmed by chemicals from skin care products that enter freshwater and marine systems. The funds were announced a few weeks ago, and will buy a ‘Daniovision’ to track fish larvae and other small organisms. The system will be housed in the university’s bioscience research facility at its Hastings campus. The team said: “There are suspicions that environmental levels of titanium dioxide and zinc oxide nanoparticles found in skin care products affect fish development and behaviour and this grant from the Royal Society will help us to determine if this is the case. We envisage that the students will benefit from this too and aim to engage them with the projects.” For more information on this research, visit: www.brighton. ac.uk/aquatic/research-areas/ surface-water/index.aspx
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Women’s History
by Louise Peskett
Regency romance queen in Hove
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his is my last column for a few weeks as I’ll be busy doing my ‘Notorious Women of Brighton’ and ‘Notorious Women of Hove’ tours during May. How better to end with a woman who was a phenomenally successful writer while spending a short time living both on the Kemp Town seafront and then Adelaide Crescent during the Second World War? It’s fitting that Georgette Heyer – the so-called ‘queen of Regency romance’ has connections with Brighton and Hove. It’s the home, after all, of that jewel of Regency buildings, the Royal Pavilion. The Prince Regent and many of the people who surrounded him pop up as characters in her swashbuckling and escapist stories, such as ‘Regency Buck’, ‘Faro’s Daughter’ and ‘Arabella’. In fact, it’s not unusual, while guiding in the Royal Pavilion, to come across a visitor whose interest in Brighton and the building started with a Heyer novel. There were plenty of other strings to her bow. Born in Wimbledon in 1902, Heyer also penned a great number of detective novels and thrillers. From 1932 she was publishing on average a staggering one romance and one thriller per year. When she died in 1974, despite having always avoided interviews and shunning publicity, which she considered ‘nauseating and quite unnecessary,’ 51 of her novels were in print. Her career started early with her first novel, ‘The Black Moth’ originally written as a story to amuse her younger brother when she was only 17. From that day on she must rarely have been seen without a pen in her hand. Even when, in 1926, her mining engineer husband, was transferred to Tanganyika – in what’s now Tanzania – and they lived in a grass hut without modern amenities. During the Second World War – around the time she was living in Adelaide Crescent – Heyer’s brand of historical escapism with dashing Mr Darcy-type heroes, feisty heroines, sumptuous castles and aristocratic misadventures, spiced with humorous dialogue and clever twists, was particularly popular. She said herself ‘I think I should rather like it if I were sitting in an air-raid shelter, or recovering from the flu.’ I’m sure Heyer would be the first to admit that her Regency romances, which took her about six months to write, were never going to be to everybody’s taste. Like many authors who write commercial women’s fiction today, Heyer was victim to snobbery with ‘serious’ readers criticising her for churning her novels out so quickly and putting fastpaced plots and racy characters before
Novelist Georgette Heyer lived in Kemp Town and Adelaide Crescent
literary technique. Incredibly, not one of her best-selling books was ever given a review. Her millions of fans around the world would beg to differ and point out that her meticulous research and known faithfulness to historical fact are just one of the things that make her books into small masterpieces. At the end of her life she’d amassed over 1,000 reference works and cupboards full of detailed notes on all aspects of Regency life. For her novel ‘An Infamous Army’ which features the Duke of Wellington as a character, she studied his speeches to ensure that every word uttered in the novel had been spoken or written by him in real life. Her description of the Battle of Waterloo in her 1937 novel ‘An Infamous Army’ was once commended to recruits at Sandhurst for its vivid account of the battle. However much she divides modern readers, Georgette Heyer’s success rumbles on. 59 editions of her books are currently in print, and in the last five years alone over half a million copies of her works have been sold. Historical fiction is enjoying another hey-day and her queen of the Regency Romance crown isn’t in danger of being dislodged any time soon. Last year, while unveiling a blue plaque on the house in Wimbledon where Georgette Heyer spent her first four years, fan Stephen Fry, said ‘I first discovered Georgette Heyer at school and was completely hooked. She is a fabulous, witty writer who captured the life and language of Regency England superbly.’ Louise Peskett runs the ‘Notorious Women of Brighton’ and ‘Notorious Women of Hove’ walking tours during the Brighton Fringe. To find out more, and to purchase tickets, visit: www.brightonfringe.org
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Graham Chainey
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The ever-extending lunacy of copyright law
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doubt whether Maurice Ravel, when he began to compose his celebrated Boléro in 1928, idly picking out the tune with one finger on the piano (dressed, we are told, “in a yellow dressinggown and a scarlet bathing cap”), had in mind to provide a nest egg for his brother’s wife’s masseuse’s husband’s second wife’s daughter. But that is how it has turned out. This drum-tapping, foot-tapping, repetitive, mistitled, 17-minute orchestral ballet score became an instant hit, much to Ravel’s surprise. He himself called it “devoid of music” and even “rubbish”. Although Ravel is one of my favourite composers, I tend to agree. I don’t know what Évelyne Pen de Castel Sogny thinks of it, she who currently receives an estimated £2 million a year in royalties for it, plus more for Ravel’s other works. Though the French copyright has just expired, American copyright lasts until 2032. The geyser will continue to gush. Copyright formerly did not exist. All creative works were there to be reused. Shakespeare lifted what he fancied from wherever he found it – Holinshed, Plutarch, Montaigne. Handel “took other men’s pebbles and polished them into diamonds”.
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The opening motif of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony is said to be “a straight lift” from a work by Claude-Joseph Rouget de Lisle. And so on. Nowadays, all three would be up to their necks in lawyers’ fees and
plagiarism claims. Or King Lear and the Fifth would never get written. The original copyright act of 1842 was in itself no bad thing, providing authors with much-needed protection from piratical publishers and other parasites. It fixed the term at a modest seven years from an author’s death, or 42 (why 42?) from the date of first publication. Later this was increased to 50 years after death. Then in 1995 the EU fixed the term at 70 years after death, while in 1998 the US extended its own already excessive 75-year term to 95 years. Where will this end? Europe will presumably eventually match America. Then 95 will be rounded up to 100 years. None of this benefits the authors, of course. They’re dead. It’s those who have somehow inherited the copyright who benefit from this largesse, and these may well be people unrelated to the author, even people the author detested or would have detested. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s copyrights once belonged to a bank, who sold them to an unrelated family, and have been the subject of decades of bitterness and litigation. Until 2012, a company called Chorion – “a brand creation and management business whose
strategy is to create longlasting and durable international brands from well-known but previously underperforming international properties” – owned Georges Simenon, Agatha Christie, Raymond Chandler, Enid Blyton, Dennis Wheatley and others. (Christie is now owned by Acorn Media Group, Blyton by Hachette.) There was controversy in 2000 when it transpired that copyright in the works of John Clare, the 19th-century poet who died in poverty in an asylum, belonged to a professor who had purchased it for £1. A few months ago, the Anne Frank Fonds, a Swiss company, claimed that copyright in Anne Frank’s diaries should extend until 2050, 70 years after her father’s death. Even the jingle “Happy Birthday to You”, composed in 1893, was earning Warner Communications $2 million a year until a ruling last year. By contrast, I like the note Woody Guthrie appended to “This Land is Your Land”, back in 1940. “This song is copyright in US, under seal of copyright #154085, for 28 years, and anybody caught singin’ it without our permission will be mighty good friends of ourn, cause we don’t give a dern. Publish it. Write it. Sing it. Swing to it. Yodel it. We wrote it, that’s all we wanted to do.”
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The thyroid gland oversees the functioning of every cell in our body. It is critical for optimal health and governs the entire hormonal system. Our hormones all work together like a symphony orchestra with our thyroid gland being the conductor. When our thyroid is functioning at suboptimal levels, we can experience a range of unwanted symptoms including: weight gain, fatigue, muscle and joint pain, low libido, depression and insomnia, to name just a few. Iodine is the most important nutrient involved in thyroid health. Iodine along with tyrosine, selenium, zinc and B vitamins, synergistically nourish and support our thyroid gland. For this reason it is imperative we have an adequate intake of iodine in our diet or consult an accredited naturopathic nutritionist for advice on supplementation and suitable iodine dosing. Iodine-rich food sources include seaweed, seafood and salt. It is important to note that not all salts are created equal. Chemically produced table salt added to refined and processed foods is not an adequate source of iodine, or a healthy option for that matter. Himalayan crystal salt or Celtic salt are the best forms, containing naturally occurring iodine and other essential minerals. Our thyroid requires adequate sources of fat and protein. Good quality protein sources include sustainable fish, organic grass-fed cuts of meat, and legumes. Healthy fats from wholefood sources, such as avocado and nuts, can be added to meals to support thyroid function. There is a growing body of evidence supporting a gluten-free diet for those with autoimmune thyroid problems, such as Hashimoto’s and Grave’s disease. Gluten molecules can pass through the lining of the small intestine and into the bloodstream before they are fully broken down, particularly for those who have compromised digestion or a weak gut lining. The immune system detects gluten molecules as intruders and attacks them. Because the molecular structure of gluten closely resembles that of the thyroid, the immune system will also mistakenly attack the thyroid, too. Eliminating gluten from the diet can prevent this autoimmune response. In the case of an imbalanced thyroid gland, it is important to take a holistic approach and address the root cause of the problem. Nutritional, herbal and lifestyle modifications as advised by a trained naturopathic nutritionist can go a long way in supporting your thyroid and balancing your hormonal health naturally.
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Welcome to the i360’s ‘Nyetimber Sky Bar’ PHOTOGRAPH: BRITISH AIRWAYS I360
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A Sussex producer of sparkling wine was announced as the ‘naming partner’ of the Sky Bar on British Airways i360. Nyetimber, the West Chiltington-based wine company, was announced as the Sky Bar partner yesterday (Thursday). The Nyetimber Sky Bar will be located inside the British Airways i360’s aerodynamic glass pod. Customers can enjoy a glass of Nyetimber’s sparkling wine as they glide up to 138 metres for views over Sussex. British Airways i360 is currently under construction on Brighton beach and is set to open this summer. The viewing tower was conceived and designed by Marks Barfield Architects, creators of the London Eye. Eleanor Harris, British Airways i360 CEO, said: “Our vision for British Airways i360 is to serve the region’s best food and drink. “We are proud to partner with Nyetimber, which is a world-class sparkling wine produced in a Sussex vineyard overlooking the South Downs.
British Airways i360 chief executive Eleanor Harris, Josh Stanzl, Steven Edwards, and Nyetimber head winemaker Cherie Spriggs
“We know our customers will be just as excited about our partnership with Nyetimber as we are. “English sparkling wine is increasingly recognised as being just as good as French champagne – the chalk soil in the Sussex Downs region is similar to the chalk found in the Champagne region, and our climate is remarkably similar. “In fact, French experts recently chose Nyetimber above a Grand Cru champagne during a blind taste challenge.” Cherie Spriggs, Nyetimber head winemaker, said: “We
are delighted to be entering into a partnership with British Airways i360. Like our award-winning English sparkling wine, this exciting new addition to Sussex will no doubt be celebrated on a national and international level. “AglassofNyetimberwillbe the perfect accompaniment to the stunning views from the British Airways i360 observation pod.” Nyetimber’s wine will also be sold at Belle Vue, the i360’s restaurant, headed up by MasterChef: The Professionals winner Steven Edwards.
He will be creating signature dishes at the Belle Vue, with business partner Josh Stanzl. Mr Edwards said: “Nyetimber is the most prestigious English sparkling wine and perfectly complements our goal of showcasing the very best local food and drink.” Other locally sourced drinks will also be available at the Nyetimber Sky Bar, including Harvey’s ale and Wobblegate juices. Harvey’s Brewery recently won the Good Pub Guide: Brewery of the Year 2016 award and Wobblegate won Drink Producer of the Year at the Sussex Food and Drink Awards in 2015. Bob Trimm, Harvey’s Brewery sales and marketing manager, said: “Harvey’s Brewery is delighted to be on board as the official real ale supplier to British Airways i360. “We are proud to be associated with such an iconic attraction and hope that many customers will enjoy a pint of Sussex Best by the sea.” British Airways i360 has filed an application for a new premises license for its Sky Bar to Brighton and Hove City Council.
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Creating original content with news or blog updates will help your business when prospects search for your product or services - just be clever with the wording! Think about your post’s ‘sharing’ appeal. By writing informative and interesting content for your demographic, you can change static news into an online conversation. Think about what you would want to read. For your business to stand apart from the competition, your content must exemplify your strengths. Instead of publishing five mediocre blogs each week (yawn), focus on vetting three complex topics offering relevant solutions for your target market. Find the minimum quantity of content your website needs to achieve for maximum results without affecting quality, then work from there. And remember, your content should always use proper grammar without typos or spelling mistakes!
ADVERTISER’S ANNOUNCEMENT
Swimming pool to reopen at the King Alfred The pool at King Alfred Leisure Centre - run by Freedom Leisure - reopens on Monday (May 16). To celebrate this exciting news anyone who joins between the May 9 and 31 will get the month of May free, and no joining fee. Swimming lessons will resume as before. To enquire about swimming lessons, parents can call the centre on 01273 290290 or just drop in. From the week commencing the May 16 the swim school coordinator will be available for the swim schoolmembersfromMonday to Friday 3.30pm to 6.30pm and Saturday morning 8.30am to 12.30pm. Public swimming sessions and aqua classes
will be back on subject to the existing timetable – details available on the website. “We are really pleased to be able to announce that the swimming pool facilities will be reopening this month, and we would like to thank everyone for their patience while we have been making essential repairs,” said Freedom Leisure Centre manager Jon Short. “Swimming is a great activity for the whole family to participate in together and is a great way to improve your general fitness levels.” To find out more call King Alfred Leisure Centre on 01273 290290 or visit www. freedom-leisure.co.uk
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Thousands turn out for city’s annual Children’s Parade The vibrant procession marked the opening of this year’s Brighton Festival
Bex Bastable
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A carnival of colour processed through the streets of Brighton on Saturday to open this year’s Brighton Festival. The annual children’s parade saw 20,000 spectators line the streets, as 5,000 children from 67 schools and community groups embraced the theme of ‘Brighton celebrates’. Children took inspiration from the people, places, ideas and innovations that shape the city’s unique character and identity. Featuring in the parade were three Fat Boy Slims, Prince Regent on his throne, the Duke of York’s Cinema, the Palace Pier, Children’s Laureate Chris Riddell, David Bowie, Beach Huts, afternoon tea at The Grand and dozens of other iconic Brighton figures and landmarks. Previous themes have seen children dress up as everything from letters of the alphabet and Brighton street names to books, mermaids
It is great to see schools once again embracing the themes of the parade JOHN VARAH Same Sky, artistic director and even slices of cake for the annual Children’s Parade. In its 25th year, the Children’s Parade is produced by community arts organisation Same Sky and supported by local businesses Class of their Own and Riverford. Same Sky spends six months working behind the scenes to create the event, with creative teams instructing staff how to teach dance and parade chants,
run free masterclasses, help develop design ideas and encourage imagination to flow. JohnVarah,artisticdirector of Same Sky, said: “It is great to see Brighton and Hove’s schools once again embracing the themes of the parade with amazing imagination and ingenuity. The theme ‘Brighton celebrates’ has brought to life sections celebrating the people, places and ideas that have made the city so exiting, innovative and funky. “We are all looking forward to the next 50 years and hope the Children’s Parade will continue to thrill and astound. “We had The Prince Regent, Fat Boy Slim and Rudyard Kipling brushing shoulders with the i360 and the West Pier whilst travelling through a flutter of starlings and taking Tea at the Grand only here can all these ideas coexist in the maker city where we all create, celebrate and strut our stuff.” For more Brighton Festival events, visit: brightonfestival. org
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Festival chief Andrew Comben and former festival boss Gavin Henderson mark 50 years of Brighton Festival PHOTOGRAPH: VICTOR FRANKOWSKI
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By a young age, some people in business have made an indelible mark in their company or in their trade on a national scale. The winner will be someone who can demonstrate exceptional achievement or performance within their industry. TrainingandDevelopment The winner of this category will have demonstrated real commitment to developing and motivating their workforce. This category is open to businesses which have an exemplary training programme for their employees, or training providers – whichever you are, the judges will be looking for evidence that your training programmes work! PlacetoEatorDrink-Sponsoredby GustoWines
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Digging for Shakespeare, Roedale Allotments With Google putting the answer to everything at our fingertips, intrigue is now a rare and wonderful thing. However, Brighton Festival favourite Marc Rees serves surprises up by the spadeful in Digging for Shakespeare. Audiences, or should that be participants, do know in advance that it will be ‘a trail and a quest’ through allotments to meet knitted characters. They also know the piece is inspired by James Orchard Halliwell-Phillipps – a 19th century renowned scholar, shed dweller and hoarder
of Shakespearean rarities that reportedly used to live nearby. But it turns out this isn’t everything, and that the remarkable piece is far more than a sum of its parts. As such it is brilliantly hard to put into words, as it is – completely – an experience. Which means I also don’t want to give too much away. Roedale Allotments, located near Hollingbury Golf Course, is an enchanting setting – more than apt for a Midsummer adventure. There is enough to please a traditionalist, as you learn a lot about the eccentric and the Bard, but literary lightweights will also not be disappointed. From the ticket, which states ‘tweed is appreciated’, to the closing cup of tea and
seed swap, the whole thing feels like a celebration. Of what, I suppose, is up to the spectator. For me it was a combination of things; nature, wordplay and obsessive hobbies. It managed to make me both sad that I hadn’t heard of Halliwell-Phillipps before, but extremely glad I had now. Marc has not just managed to put on a show, he’s created a tribute. And in doing so he has demonstrated, beyond question, the power of theatre without even so much as a stage. Digging for Shakespeare is on twice daily, May 14, 15, 21 and 22, starting at the Old Steine bus stop. Visit brightonfestival.org for tickets and details.
Gearing up for Brighton’s Great Escape Music JOOLS HOLLAND Sat 17 Dec
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With roughly one week to go until The Great Escape Festival kicks off, Brighton is gearing up for what promises to be an incredible weekend of live music (May 19-21). Organisers have announced the full line-up for ‘The Great Escape Street Party’, which gives non ticket holders the chance to join festival goers.
Artists include MIAMIGO, Tom Prior and Just Waves. For the past ten years Brighton has welcomed thousands of up-andcoming artists to its music venues and, as a ‘thank you’, The Great Escape Street Party is inviting everyone from delegates to wristband holders to members of the public to revel in new tunes, marvel at street performers and sample some of the city’s finest food and drink.
Jubilee Street will be pedestrianised from Thursday to Saturday and New Road will be pedestrian-only on Thursday and Friday. The Pop-Up Stage will see an eclectic and diverse range of artists over Thursday and Friday, including Brighton’s sixty-piece indie choir The Jam Tarts and the New York Brass Brand. Visit greatescapefestival. com to see the full line-up.
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Funk The Format Festival Hove Park Sunday, May 29
This coming Bank Holiday Sunday (May 29, 12pm-9pm) sees the launch of a brand new music festival, taking place in Hove Park. Funk The Format Festival brings renowned live acts and DJs to the town, alongside burgeoning Brighton talent. Platinum-selling artists Soul II Soul headline the main stage with their full band, including the legendary Jazzie B and Caron Wheeler. Genre-spanning DJ Norman Jay brings his eclectic set of disco, funk, house, hip hop and Notting Hill Carnival ‘Good Times’ vibes. Sensational 16-piece Nubiyan Twist play a heady mix of afrobeat, dub and jazz. Funk The Format Festival is the ‘big sister’ to Funk The Family, which takes place on May 28 in Hove Park.
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It arrives hot on the heels of their infamous, sell-out Club Tropicana nights. Funk The Format is also the name of festival founder, Lucy ‘Elle J’ Small’s popular Radio Reverb show. Lucy says: “The overwhelming response we’ve had from Funk The Format and Funk The Family fans is that they love the feel-good, fun atmosphere we create.” A former music journalist for The Face and Blues & Soul,
Lucy has cherry-picked all the acts herself. London Posse’s iconic lyricist Rodney P headlines the Club Tropicana tent, alongside turntable wizard DJ Skitz, while David Rodigan’s son Jamie brings his reggaeinfused sounds to the festival. Representing Brighton are a trio of exciting live bands; Normanton Street, J-Felix and Lebeaux showcase the city’s fresh, blossoming soul scene. Flying the flag for Brighton & Hove on the decks are Russ Dewbury, Robert Luis (Tru Thoughts), Stick It On, Soul Casserole and the Brazilian-influenced Mr Bongo Soundsystem. All this plus Tree of Life yoga, Circus Project Trapeze shows, massage, the Cirque Du Funk big top of oddities’ and two fully licensed bars. Tickets from www.skiddle. com or 0844 8842920. Adults: £30. Adult Weekend (includes Funk The Family): £45. Visit www.funktheformat.co.uk.
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The Listings TODAY COMEDY KRATER COMEDY CLUB: Until May 15, 7pm/8pm/10.30pm, £5-£36.50 Komedia, Brighton 0845 293 8480. PAT CAHILL – PANJANDRUM: £6-£8, 9pm Komedia, 44-47 Gardner Street, Brighton 0845 293 8480. GIGS JAZZ FOR LUNCH: Julie Roberts and Michael Hinton. 1.15pm- 2.15pm, Friends Meeting House, Ship Street, Brighton. Tickets £6 from the Fringe Box Office in the One Stop Travel Shop, 26 North Street, Brighton, or 01273 917272. www.julierobertsmusic.co.uk.Great songs from the swing and blues era to the present day. PABLO DISCO BAR: £6, 11pm Komedia, 44-47 Gardner Street, Brighton 0845 293 8480. ROXY NIGHTS: £4, 11pm Komedia, 44-47 Gardner Street, Brighton 0845 293 8480. Club Night. STAGE AFRICAN DANCE PARTY: £15 stand-
ing, 9pm Brighton Dome (01273) 709709. Headliner Spoek Mathambom, Belgian based rapper Balogi and DJ collective Ye Ye Fever. MERCUTIO LOVES ROMEO: £8 7.30pm Latest MusicBar, 14-17 Manchester Street, Brighton (01273) 687171. An immersive theatre play by Elizabeth Mienert. NEDERLANDS DANS THEATRE 2: £10-£12, 7.30pm and May 14, Brighton Dome (01273) 709709. Fringe event. One of the world’s most celebrated dance companies, unique brand of breath-taking dance. THE GIRL WHO FELL IN LOVE WITH THE MOON: £7-£8, 6.45pm and May 14 Komedia, 44-47 Gardner Street, Brighton 0845 293 8480. Exploring humanity’s fascination with the skies.
SATURDAY COMEDY COMEDY CLUB 4 KIDS: £6.50-£8.50, 2pm Komedia, 44-47 Gardner Street, Brighton 0845 293 8480. LOUISE REAY: Que Sera, £6, 4pm Komedia, 44-47 Gardner Street,
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GIGS ORCHESTER PENSION TINA: 5pm8pm (doors open 4.30pm), Exeter Street Hall, Exeter Street, Brighton, 01273 561149. Jazz, tango, Balkan music, Kurdish sorrowful songs, the swagger of circus fanfares and the sounds of an African bazaar. Some 16 musicians reinterpret world music and celebrate the power of brass. Licensed cash bar. Tickets £5 with food served at 6pm. Visit www. exeterstreethall.org/tickets. SPELLBOUND: 9pm Komedia, 44-47 Gardner Street, Brighton 0845 293 8480. Club Night. STAGE KATE SUMMERSCALE: £10, 1pm
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SUNDAY COMEDY EDINBURGH FRINGE ROAD SHOW: Making the Most of Edfringe, 1pm Komedia, 44-47 Gardner Street, Brighton 0845 293 8480. GIGS 9BACH + TWELFTH DAY: £14, 7pm Komedia, 44-47 Gardner Street, Brighton 0845 293 8480. IL DIVO: £35-£49, 7.30pm Brighton Centre 0844 8471515. STAGE COMEBACK SPECIAL: £12.50, 5.30pm Brighton Dome (01273) 709709. With Greg Wohead.
MONDAY COMEDY SMASHER: £6-£8, 8.45pm Komedia,
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44-47 Gardner Street, Brighton 0845 293 8480. Helen Duff’s on a quest for ultimate pleasure.
STAGE BLACKOUTS – TWILIGHT OF THE IDOLS: £12.50, 2pm Brighton Dome (01273) 709709. Fringe event. Dickie Beau conjures the spirits of celebrated Hollywood icons. CAN I START AGAIN PLEASE: £12.50, 8pm Brighton Dome (01273) 709709. Fringe event. Performed by Sue MacLaine and Nadia Nadarajah. LEAVING HOME PARTY: £10-£12, 7pm until May 18 Latest MusicBar, 14-17 Manchester Street, Brighton (01273) 687171. TAP ADDICTION: £7-£10, 8pm Komedia, 44-47 Gardner Street, Brighton 0845 293 8480. A fusion between American style tap dance and live Jazz music.
TUESDAY COMEDY VANITY BITES BACK: £6-£8, 8.45pm Komedia, 44-47 Gardner
Street, Brighton 0845 293 8480. A very funny clown cookery show.
STAGE OUR LADIES OF PERPETUAL SUCCOUR: £11.25-£15.65, 7.30pm until May 21 (Fri/Sat mat 2.30pm) Theatre Royal, Brighton 0844 871 7650. Fringe event. National Theatre of Scotland. PARADISE LOST (LIES UNOPENED BESIDE ME): £12.50, 8pm Brighton Dome (01273) 709709. Fringe event. SIMON AND GARFUNKEL – THROUGH THE YEARS: £12, 8pm Komedia, 44-47 Gardner Street, Brighton 0845 293 8480. Interviews, film footage and live performances. SONG CONVERSATION: £10£22.50, 7.30pm Brighton Dome (01273) 709709. Fringe event. Laurie Anderson, Nik Bartsch and Eivind Aarset. THIS IS HOW WE DIE: £12.50, 5pm Brighton Dome (01273) 709709. Fringe event. A collage of spoken word and storytelling.
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WEDNESDAY CONCERTS LUKA OKRAS: £10, 1pm Brighton Dome (01273) 709709. Fringe event. Georgian pianist Luka Okras plays Dubussy, Beethoven and Liszt. STAND-UP AND SLAM: £5-£8, 8pm Komedia, 44-47 Gardner Street, Brighton 0845 293 8480.
Gordi is just one of the artists at The Great Escape Festival, May 19-21
THURSDAY CONCERTS BRONTE HUDNOTT AND JOSEPH HAVLAT: £10, 1pm Brighton Dome (01273) 709709. Bronte Hudnott flute, Joseph Havlat piano.
GIGS DUKE GARWOOD: £14, 9pm Brighton Dome (01273) 709709. Fringe event. SOUNDLCASH: £10, 7.30pm Komedia, 44-47 Gardner Street, Brighton 0845 293 8480.
GIGS PHRONESIS: £14, 8pm Brighton Dome, Church Street (01273) 709709. THE GREAT ESCAPE: From Thursday to Saturday, May 19-21. Festival for new music taking place at various venues across Brighton. Visit greatescapefestival.com to find out more and see the full line-up.
STAGE CHARLOTTE BRONTE AT 200: £10, 7pm Brighton Dome (01273) 709709. Fringe event. With Tracy Chevalier, Esther Freud and Salley Vickers. SIDESHOW: £10-£22.50, 7.30pm Brighton Dome (01273) 709709. Fringe event. World premier from Laurie Anderson.
STAGE SLAP AND TICKLE: £12.50, 8pm plus 7pm/9.30pm May 20, Brighton Dome (01273) 709709. Fringe event. With Liz Aggiss. YOUNG CITY READS 2016: £3, 1.30pm Brighton Dome (01273) 709709. Fringe event. Read and discuss Hamish and the World Stoppers by Danny Wallace.
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Vic Godard and Subway Sect with The Bitter Springs, The Green Door Store, Brighton, April 30 It all started on November 8, 1978, when I’d paid my £2 entrance fee to my first ever gig. It was being held at The Top Rank Suite at the bottom of West Street. The headline band was The Buzzcocks, but their support was none other than Subway Sect. Little did I know that my very first gig was going to be legendary! Remember, it was the hey-day of punk and the crowd still then showed their ‘appreciation’ by spitting at the bands. The Buzzcocks were getting very tired of this so they decided not to play an encore. The punters were angry and when it was apparent that the band weren’t coming back, the crowd rioted. God knows
what Vic Godard and his pals thought at the time. Well, here we are nearly 38 years later and good old Vic is still on the case. Music is in his veins and he even did a couple of tracks with his support band The Bitter Springs. Those who honour The Fall will like them and singer Simon Rivers certainly likes a bit of banter with the crowd. Vic Godard formed Subway Sect back in 1976 at Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren’s, request as he needed another band for the 100 Club Punk Festival. Vic then toured with The Clash in 1977 on their White Riot Tour and Subway Sect released their debut record Nobody’s Scared in 1978. Vic has punk ethics ingrained into his DNA and that’s why he is a groundedwith-the-fans sort of fellow. The crowd certainly warmed to him and his Subway Sect tonight.
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Food and Drink Sharing a love of food and drink at Hove festival Foodies Festival
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he early May bank holiday weekend saw the latest ‘Foodies Festival’ hit Hove Lawns as it works its way around the country. This is the seventh year that the festival has been in town and it was back with three days of cooking demonstrations, food stalls, drink tastings and music. I decided to head down on Sunday to get a feel for what the festival is all about. Unlike the Brighton and Hove Food Festival this is a national event that charges for entry into the festival site. Once you are in you can then register for free to attend the onsite demonstrations and events. There are also plenty of places offering free samples – although most with the hope of selling you something. As such there is a distinctly corporate undertone to the event that comes with the territory. I was lucky enough to pick the best day for sun and spent a good few hours strolling around the site soaking up the atmosphere. There was a really nice mix of families, friends and couples lounging outside the bars and food stalls getting their fill of food and drink. Music was provided by a Brighton unsigned acts stage and despite the steadily growing crowds everyone appeared jovial and in good spirits. My first port of call was to catch a cooking demonstration from Sussex based duo Steven Edwards and Josh Stanzl who were there to promote Etch. The guys did a quick demonstration to an appreciative crowd giving some cooking tips and advice along the way. I managed to grab a taste of the burnt butter hollandaise at the end and it is definitely something I will be giving a go at home.
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There were plenty of street food stalls at the Hove Lawns event
Over the course of the weekend they had a number of demonstrations from local chefs such as Doug McMaster of Silo, Michael Bremner from 64 degrees, Jai Johnson of Market and Isaac Bartlett-Copeland of Isaac At, which gave the event a bit of local interest. This was not something that I felt was carried on throughout the festival with many of the food stalls and vendors coming from far and wide. The BBQ stands grabbed the attention of most with their impressive displays of charred meats and classic side dishes such as coleslaw and corn. There were also healthy queues for the sausage, pulled pork and fried chicken stalls as you would expect. Not wanting to queue for long I decided to try some fresh ravioli from the Ravi-Ollie stand opting for the pea, mint, ricotta and bacon. The pasta was cooked from frozen which made them slightly more firm than I would have expected but the flavour was lovely and fresh. I went for the small which was okay although felt that for the price some garlic bread or something should have been thrown in. The food prices on the day did seem a
Steven Edwards was promoting Etch at the Foodies Festival
little steep, and my friends were a little underwhelmed with a £10 mixed grill box from one of the barbecue stalls. After sampling some German sparkling Riesling and a few visits to the beer tent my second food stop was a visit to Etch. They had burger, pork belly and prawns to choose from and Brighton Gin or Ridgeview wine to wash it down with. I tucked into my rather tasty burger and top quality sparkling wine and soaked up the fading afternoon sun. I spoke to Steven Edwards about the Etch event at Small Batch coffee (which took place on Thursday), and their future plans for a very interesting sounding permanent premises for Etch in the coming year. To keep up to date with developments and check out the pop up events both in and around Sussex, visit: www.etchfood. co.uk. The Foodies Festival has become a mainstay on the food calendar in the city and has its place within the wider food landscape. The event was very well attended and from what I saw it brought lots of people together to share in a love of food and drink. Where it differs from Brighton’s own food festival is that it is clearly a commercial enterprise, and there is nothing wrong with that per se, and so festival goers should be prepared for this. As someone who is interested in supporting and experiencing the local food scene there wasn’t quite enough there to keep my interest. It would have been nice to see a few more local businesses represented alongside the chef demonstrations. Luckily we have got the Brighton and Hove Food Festival coming up at the end of the month where you can get your fill of local produce and enjoy all the outside activities for free. Tom Flint writes a food blog Food Booze and Reviews at: www. foodboozeandreviews.com
oplait, Muller, and mmm Danone are among the delights given unto us by the Ottoman Empire. Well, they brought us yoghurt, so whether it’s a Muller Corner or an Alpro plant-based yoghurt alternative with wild strawberries and a hint of coconut, it originated in the Ottoman Empire. So too did kebabs, moussaka, rice pilaf, kofta, and baklava. Baklava sounds like balaclava, and whereas that does appeal greatly to our infantile sense of humour, the two aren’t even slightly connected. In the Crimean War, there was a battle at the port of Balaclava in the Crimea. The soldiers wore face-coverings which then became known as balaclavas. We’d be more interested in how they referred to them before deciding upon balaclava. “Into the valley of death rode the six hundred, faces covered up so that only their eyes were visible, you know, like a sock for your head”. Yes, Tennyson’s Charge Of The Light Brigade was about Balaclava. Who needs an English Literature degree when you’ve got Bakery Bulletin? Soldiers didn’t cover their faces with baklava. If they did, not recording this fact is regrettable, as the paintings would have been awesome. Baklava is a rich, sweet pastry filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with honey. The pastry is layers of phyllo dough (that’s filo to us). Phyllo is Greek for leaf. Not to be confused with Philo, who was a Hellenistic Jewish philosopher. Or Philippa. That’s me. Philippa is Greek for “lover of horses”. Whatever - it’s all Greek to me. There are three theories of the origin of baklava - Central Asian Turkic flatbreads, Roman Placenta Cake (no, obviously not - it’s from the Greek plakountos which means flatbreads), and Persian Lauzinaq (no idea but our money’s on flatbreads). Rumour has it that in the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul (which would have been Constantinople), Ottoman sultans served trays of baklava to Janissaries (elite infantry, like the SAS but without Ross Kemp) every 15th of the month of Ramadan (you should know what that is, and if you don’t, you should pretend you do). Every nation has its own method of preparation. There’s a Persian version, and an Azerbaijan adaptation. It’s been redefined in Palestine, and there’s a Greek technique. The Romans, however, wrote a recipe. Cato the Elder was a Roman Senator and historian. In 160BC, he documented his recipe for baklava. He was also the first person to write history in Latin. As Mark Twain once said, “history does not repeat itself, but it does rhyme”. Cato might have invented baklava, but finding proof has become a palaver.
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TOMY fold down bedrail, used once, £10 01903 763443 SET UNIVERSAL motorhome thermal window blinds suitable sunshine/frost. VGC. £35 07895 141726 SHOWER BI FOLD door. (Eastbourne). Height 1850mm, tray 700cm finish 650 - 690 10 gallon aluminium Chrome glass clear. £50 - churn, £50, smaller s/s 01293 533586. churn £25, 01243 814377 5pm - 6pm only BATH shower screen 1.5m wide, clear safety LARGE calor gas bottle, glass, good condition, some gas, £15 Worthing, £23. 01903 247468 01903 248749
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JOISTS 10ft for raised beds, herb gardens etc. £10 each Tel:01903 BLINDS luxaflex roller 230741 blinds, 2 x off white W75cm x D1m30cm, JOISTS 10ft for raised complete £10. Bognor beds, herb gardens etc. £10 each Tel:01903 01243 820790 230741
PROFESSIONAL wallpaper stripper, good condition, £30 Lancing 01903 761506
CARAVAN mains conection plus cable to caravan, 50ft approx. £25 01273 883432
CYCLE ACCESSORIES
WOOD 3" x 2" x 8ft, £2.50 each. 4" x 2" x 8ft, £3 each. 2" x 1½" x 8ft, £2 each. 01903 230741
COLLECTORS CORNER & ANTIQUES
HALFORDS REAR low mount cycle carrier, used once. £35 - 01403 260872.
WOOD 4" x 2" various lengths £4.00 per 8' length, can deliver Tel:01903 230741
DUVET Dacron fibre filled, single, hardly used £5 01243 574104 BLUE DOUBLE sleeping DOUBLE duvet, as new bag, will fit over some air beds. £10 - 01273 £15. 01243 602919 478287.
BABY - GENERAL
pattern OLD swivel piano stool, VICTORIAN £60 01243 814377 5pm- Gold bath shower mixer tap, in good condition, 6pm only £35 Worthing 01903 PICTURE of Lancaster 248749 Bomber in flight, £15 FRONT DOOR 01903 609119 Prepared, colour glass panel at the top £45 01243 574104
ROYAL Doulton, Morning Star, tea service, large amount, bargain, £25 Tel: (01903) 242816
MAMAS and Papas pushchair including Mothercare spoted footmuff, good condition, £20 Lnacing 01903 761506
BOOKS
DIY TOOLS & MATERIALS
collection of TIES aviation ties, many specials and collectables, £50 ovno. Bognor 01243 820790 CLIMA LADDER MODEL of A4 Pacific aluminium double 16 best ladder ever made. £50 Mallard, non working model,very good detail, 07890 060715 / 01293 413992. £12 (01903) 609119
electric KENNEDY hacksaw, good condition, £30 Lancing 01903 761506
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MENS APOLLO Slant 14" frame 26" wheels suitable age 11+. Good condition. £25. Tel PAIR of GWR 01403218669 reproduction wall RALEIGH BICYCLE 10 mounted brass and glass gears. £15 - 01798 carriage lamps £18. 813302. 01243 527769
CUTLERY CHINA & GLASS
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£5 note, SCOTTISH Jack Nicklaus on front, unmarked, 14th July 2005 issue, has been 5FT pine bed, already kept in dark, perfect, £40, dismantled, lovely honey colour, £50 01903 Tel: 07856901770 211817 steamer WOODEN chairs with cushions, £45 for both, good condition, Lancing 01903 761506 UK NO:1 GCSE Revision Guide including Maths, English, Biology. Chemistry. French and HIGH chair, Mothercare Physics, £ 20 Tel: Compact, freestanding, (01903) 201542 adjustable back and tray, wipeable cover £15. 07712183378
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LILLIPUT LANE limited edition 'Out of the Storm' based on Clovelly, North Devon. Boxed, mint condition. £225 - 01342 843122. ROYAL DOULTON Berkshire pattern. 8 coffee cans and 8 saucers. Perfect, lovely pattern. £24 ono - 01403 264548.
CYCLES BIKES Let me re-cycle or service all types of adult bikes. Reasonable rates. Bognor area only. Call 01243 861961 or Text 07795370671 DUNLOP sport man's mountain bike, dual disc brakes, good condition, £30 Lancing 0190 3761506
FIDELITY HF31 vanity case style record player, working, 1960s, one owner £24. 01243 527769
GENTS mountain bike, 18 speed, mudguards, many extra's £45 Call 01243 861961 or Text 07795370671
MODELS of Yesterdaym Her Majesty's gold state coach 40th anniversary, boxed, mint, £15 01903 609119
MEN'S CYCLE 1996 kona koa 18" frame, bronze average condition, £90 ovno. Bognor 01243 820388
WOOD 4" x 2" various lengths £4.00 per 8' length, can deliver Tel:01903 230741 WOOD 3" x 2" x 8ft, £2.50 each. 4" x 2" x 8ft, £3 each. 2" x 1½" x 8ft, £2 each. 01903 230741 ENGINEERS swivel vice, 5", good condition £30 01903 761506 FENCE-POSTS 8ft & 10ft, 3" x 3", £8 & £10 each, 01903 230741 FENCE-POSTS 8ft & 10ft, 3" x 3", £8 & £10 each, 01903 230741 PICKAXE good for Sussex clay. £3 - 01403 275176. SLATS 11ft x 4", £2 each, ideal for shed and fence repairs. 01903 230741
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REMINGTON foot spa, whirl, new, unused gift, SLATS 11ft x 4", £2 each, £15 01273 883432 ideal for shed and fence repairs. 01903 230741 2 WII balance boards, wii or Nintendo disc, 4 Wii TRELLIS making Wood remmotes, 2 nunchucks, 8' x 2" x 1½", £2 each , games a lot, 1 Console Tel(01903) 230741 £50 01243 870847 TRELLIS making Wood TWO bedside cabinets, 8' x 2" x 1½", £2 each , gloss cream, approx 23" x 22" (56 x 59cm), free to Tel(01903) 230741 collector. Middleton 01243 586608
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FREE two wooden ercol STEAM CLEANER kitchen/dining chairs. Vaporetto 950 with all 01243 262018 tools and instructions. Used once only, in zipped bag. £40 - 01825 761705. PHILIPS HOSTESS trolley. £20 - buyer collects. 01825 766450.
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HEADBOARD 4ft 6in solid pine. Good condition. £25 - 01403 251417. FABRIC Jonelle 'medina' WICKER lampshade upholstery LOUNGE chair beige, red/blue BHS cost £40 accept weight, 9½yds, unused easy riser ex. condition, £10, almost new. 01243 Bognor 01243 only £75, not electric. £30. 278395 820790 01243 584187 2 breakfast chairs, white £15 the pair 01243 BLACK office chair on castors, £20 870847 07970810666 FOLDING dinghy anchor with chain, all galvanised, IKEA GLASS top table / desk, grey round tubular £4. 01243 583594 legs. £10 -01825 732691. JUICE EXTRACTOR DUTCH Vivo 2000 unwanted gift. PRIORY dresser. £50 - 01798 £12. Tel 01825 732691. 813302. MINI fridge VGC with original box, £20 ono. SMALL occasional chair for sale £20. 01243 07914017454 860907 ONE 14 foot double aluminium ladder for sale NEST OF TABLES (Yew). £30 - 01798 813302. £30. 01243 603898
JACKET fawn fine cord, size 12, fashionable unworn, £20 ono. 01243 586235
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TWO Carlton, black suitcases, rigid, pull along with digital locks, £20 each 01903 787404
ONE strap blue prom dress, selling because too long. Never worn, Size 10/12, bought for £70 sell for £40, Tel:(01903) 201542
JEANS black size 12, embroidered back pockets, as new £10. half-nude 01243 586235 LOVELY garden statue, in concrete, all handpainted face, skin, robe, unique, £45. Call: 07905 FAITH BLACK platform 539082. wedge suede ankle boots ANDORA PATIO set, size 7. Never worn. £25 round table, 4 chairs, in ono - 01403 264548. good condition, parasol. £55 - 01403 267582.
LEC fridge/freezer, ex. cond white, £50, W48cms x H150cms, buyer collects. Bognor LAWN MOWER Electric Qualcast Cyclone 6000. 5 saddle hayracks £10 07867542616 Instructions, never used. each 01243 814377 5pmPristine. £50 Tel 01444 6pm only 459888 (Cuckfield). S/S milking bucket, new garden VARIOUS £30 01243 814377 5pmequipment, some 6pm only BOW ended mahogany electric, £70 the lot, will extending table, four split. Middleton 01243 chairs, two carvers, 586608 upholstered seats, good petrol GERMAN linguaphone condition £100. 01243 MOUNTFIELD mower, good working course, 12 x 45rpm 601910 order, £40 01903 761506 records with manual, carrying case, good DISPLAY Corner unit, 3 Lancing condition, £35 01903 shelves, 4 drawers, 1 RYOBI electric shredder, 690420 cupboard, approx. rarely used, excellent 194cm high x 80cm wide HAYNES workshop x 50cm deep, VGC £30 condition £50 01903 761506 manual, covering VW ono 07867 775501 Golf, Jetta, Scirocco, Golf LONG handled shears, to convertible, 1974-1985 D I S P L A Y / S T E R E O cut lawn edges, £3 01903 £7 (01243) 574104 cabinet, 4 shelves, black 766207 door wood with smoked glass SHOE RACK hanging, holds 30 pairs of door, approx. 90cmH x shoes, good cond., £8 70cmW, VGC, £30 ono white metal. Bognor Worthing 07867 775501 BULLET (EASY FOLD) 01243 820790 CIRCULAR dropleaf golf trolley. Three wheels, table, light oak, 43", excellent condition, SODA SYPHON bear8ing logo of folded 43"x 23". Good hardly used. £40 - 01323 Chichester Cross and condition. £30 01903 892041 / 07772 779604. Pinks Ltd £10 01243 247468 SELECTED GOLF balls. 574104 DINING TABLE round £20 hundred, you choose oak topped, white metal and collect. 01323 2 beach strong lilo's with pump, fairly large, hardly with centre stand, as new 890284. Bognor 01243 used, £10 for the 2 £50. SET golf clubs, light carry 820790 07856901770 bag, true temper shafts, ANTLER large roller FOUR DINING chairs. £35, (01273) 883432 suitcase, 71cm x 50cm x Teak with black leather 25cm, as new, £35 01903 padded seats. Excellent condition. For quick sale 752621 £20 - 07828 143630. CANARY BUDGIE FURNITURE double breeding cages OAK new, £20 each, 33" x 12" dresser, corner unit, SITNCYCLE exercise table, 8 chairs, nest of bike as seen on TV x 16". 01243 264796 tables. £200 - 07889 channel, as new hardly CEDAR Window Flower 718066 (Horsham). used, £50. 01243 585984 Boxes with wrought iron 2-seater for brackets, 108 cm long SOFA summerhouse/conservat £45 07900 414367 ory, unused, new DINNER SET Meaking condition, £50, buyer MINI electric oven, Poppy ware set including collects. 01243 820388 Andrew James, veg dishes, £30. 01243 827809 TV STAND with universal unwanted gift, 2 yrs glass cable management guarantee, new, £45 PHONE Cream coloured, chrome legs L31.5 H20 01903 247468 50's retro style full W18. Excellent condition. BREVILLE twin motor, working order £30 01243 £30 - 01273 514076. hand and stand mixer, 574104 T.V/COFFEE TABLE solid £15 Tel: (01273) 883432 ROOF rack for car/small light oak, ex. cond., van, suitable for vehicles middle shelf bottom PINE kitchen chairs x 2, £15 pair, 01273 883432 with gutter, £10 Goring drawer, £30. 01243 area, 07867 775501 607360
FARM SHOPS
LADIES CLOTHES
CURTAIN MATERIALS super quality. £25 and £30 per roll - 01273 611820.
BH2016/01296 Flat 1 27 Cambridge Road Hove Householder Planning Consent – Erection of outbuilding to rear garden. BH2016/01299 56 Egremont Place Brighton Householder Planning Consent – Demolition of existing garden store and erection of single storey rear extension. BH2016/01457 10 Holland Road Hove Householder Planning Consent – Formation of steps to entrance path and installation of hand railings. BH2016/01318 2 Pembroke Hotel Third Avenue Hove Full Planning – Change of use from nursing home (C2) to 1no eight bedroom house (C3) including erection of orangery to first floor and other associated alterations. BH2016/01319 2 Pembroke Hotel Third Avenue Hove Listed Building Consent – Change of use from nursing home (C2) to 1no eight bedroom house (C3) including erection of orangery to first floor and other associated internal and external alterations. BH2016/01092 & BH2016/01220 Flat 6 30 Adelaide Crescent Hove Householder Planning Consent & Listed Building Consent – Creation of rear roof terrace on existing flat roof and installation of new door to access roof terrace.
LIGHTING
BH2016/01316 3 Brunswick Street West Hove Householder Planning Consent – Revised fenestration to front elevation and insertion of laylights.
HALOGEN LIGHT bulbs. 50 watts, type GU10. 50p each - 01403 275176.
BH2016/01456 Second Floor Flat 4 Adelaide Crescent Hove Listed Building Consent – Internal alterations to layout of flat.
MENS CLOTHES BIKER jacket, black leather, size 42" chest, one pocket has a broken zip, £30 01903 211817 BIKER jacket, black leather, size 42" chest, £50 01903 211817 BRASS BUTTON blazer, chest 48" pure new wool £10 01243 870847 DINNER SUIT jacket 48", trousers 42", leg 29" £10 01243 870847
MENS SHOES BLACK gibson steel toe cap safety shoes, brand new in box, size 8½, £20. 01243 585040 BRAND NEW black leather shoes still boxed, size 7, bargain only £5. 01243 584187
MIRRORS MIRROR guilt frame, 36"x36" bevelled, brand new still in original wrapping £40 01243 574104
MOBILITY AIDS FOLDING three and four wheeled walkers, height adjustable, seat and bag, from £25 01273 880097 Portslade THREE wheeled walker with brakes and shopping bag, hardly used, fold for storage, as new £40 07770 404958
PAINTINGS & DRAWINGS PAINTINGS OILS water colours, mostly framed. Mixed lot of 12. £20 ono 01323 641876 / 07980 604623 (Eastbourne).
PET ACCESSORIES CANARY BUDGIE double breeding cages, new £20 each, 33" x 12" x 16". 01243 264796 RABBIT hutch, good condition £40 01243 814377 5pm-6pm only
PHOTOGRAPHY
STUNNING CURTAIN SAMSUNG camera, AF materials. Various prices zoom 1050, perfect £25-£30 - 01273 611820. working order, £10 01903 766207
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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 Conservation Area were registered during week ending 06/05/2016:
PLANTS & SHRUBS
BRAND new prom / bridal pink strapless dress, size 8-10 . Never been worn due to it being HARDY palm Jubaea too long. £60 01903 Chilensis, 3' tall, large 201542 pot, £55 01903 810424
BH2016/01476 Flat 11 29 Palmeira Square Hove Listed Building Consent – Replacement of existing single glazed crittall window with double glazed timber sash window to rear and internal alterations to layout of flat. BH2016/01492 49 Lower Market Street Hove Householder Planning Consent – Installation of side door in previous blocked up door opening. BH2016/01230 93 Montpelier Road Brighton Listed Building Consent – Internal alterations to layout including installation of platform lift, staircase to connect basement and first floor, new wet room to basement and replacement double glazed sash front windows to basement. (Part retrospective).
BH2016/01384 5 Vallance Road Hove Householder Planning Consent – Roof alterations incorporating installation of dormers to sides and rear, alterations to fenestration and installation of ground floor bay window. BH2016/01241 58 - 66 Kings Road Brighton Full Planning – Enlargement and realignment of existing ground floor windows and doors on the south and north elevations, installation of glazed lantern light to the flat roof of the internal courtyard and associated works. BH2016/01321 71 Middle Street Brighton Full Planning – Insertion of 3no front rooflights, side window and creation of roof terrace to rear to facilitate creation 1no one bedroom flat (C3). BH2016/01361 Portslade Railway Station Portland Road Hove Listed Building Consent – Demolition of steps to front of main station building and construction of new steps and ramp behind a retaining wall. BH2016/01307 12 Princes Square Hove Householder Planning Consent – Replacement of existing cladding to gable above bay window. BH2016/01362 10 Princes Crescent Hove Householder Planning Consent – Erection of conservatory extension to rear. BH2016/01337 3 Southdown Place Brighton Householder Planning Consent – Erection of single storey rear extension. BH2016/01360 180 Havelock Road Brighton Householder Planning Consent – Installation of rear dormer and rooflights to front and rear. BH2016/01391 3 Waldegrave Road Brighton Householder Planning Consent – Alterations to existing extension incorporating roof alterations and revised fenestration. BH2016/01394 2 Rugby Road Brighton Householder Planning Consent – Erection of single storey rear extension. BH2016/01366 90-94 High Street Brighton Full Planning – Installation of plant machinery with housing on rear flat roof, installation of access ladder and handrail above lightwell, revisions to fascia and associated works.
BH2016/01326 51 Church Street Brighton Householder Planning Consent – Erection of lower ground floor and ground floor rear extension with rooflights.
BH2016/01332 75-105 Kings Road Arches Brighton Full Planning – Change of use from retail (A1), café (A3), storage (B8) and beach huts to retail (A1), café(A3), bar (A4) and museum (D1).
BH2016/01102 37B Hova Villas Hove Householder Planning Consent – Replacement of existing timber windows and door with timber windows and doors and 2no timber windows with UPVC windows.
BH2016/01339 2 Clarence Square Brighton Full Planning – Creation of roof terrace to rear and replacement of existing window with new door to access roof terrace.
BH2016/00813 Unit 9 The Terraces Madeira Drive Brighton Listed Building Consent – Replacement of existing external signage. (Retrospective) BH2016/01126 Conservation Workshop Volk’s Railway Madeira Drive Brighton Full Planning – Demolition of existing workshop and storage shed and erection of carriage storage space, shed for mainline and exhibition space. BH2016/01150 Flat 6 117 Marine Parade Brighton Householder Planning Consent – Replacement of existing single glazed timber framed bay window with double glazed timber framed windows. BH2016/01211 Flat 6 117 Marine Parade Brighton Listed Building Consent – Replacement of existing single glazed timber framed bay window with double glazed timber framed windows and internal alterations to layout of flat. BH2016/01334 74 St Georges Road Brighton Listed Building Consent – Replacement of existing UPVC window and french doors with timber window and french doors to rear at basement level. BH2016/01342 & BH2016/01343 Flat 6 129-130 St James Street Brighton Householder Planning Consent & Listed Building Consent – Replacement of existing timber windows with timber and UPVC windows. (Retrospective) BH2016/01367 73 High Street Brighton Full Planning – Erection of second floor rear extension and loft floor including rooflights to rear roof slope to create additional office space (B1) and replacement of ground floor door to front with window. BH2016/01369 73 High Street Brighton Full Planning – Erection of second floor rear extension and addition of third floor and loft floor to create additional office space (B1) and replacement of ground floor door to front with window. BH2016/01370 73 High Street Brighton Full Planning – Erection of second floor rear extension and loft floor including rooflights to front to create additional office space (B1) and replacement of ground floor door to front with window. BH2016/01405 Peter Pans Amusement Site Madiera Drive Brighton Full Planning – Erection of a single storey temporary structure for use as a theatre (Sui Generis) and food court (A3) from 9th of May until the 6th of September 2016. BH2016/01345 Flat 3 3 Lewes Crescent Brighton Householder Planning Consent – Roof alterations including raising of ridge height and installation of rooflights to rear elevation. BH2016/00836 105 Trafalgar Street Brighton Full Planning – Alterations to existing property to create 1no two bedroom flat (C3) above existing shop. BH2016/01418 6 Kensington Place Brighton Householder Planning Consent – Erection of single storey pitched roof rear extension and associated landscaping works. Replacement of existing rear vehicle gates with rear boundary wall. BH2016/01441 35 Kemp Street Brighton Householder Planning Consent – Replacement and insertion of windows to rear and insertion of 2no new rooflights. BH2016/01240 55 St Aubyns Hove Full Planning – Loft conversion to create 1no studio flat (C3) incorporating dormer and rooflight to front and dormers to rear.
BH2016/01349 Flat 81 Embassy Court Kings Road Brighton Listed Building Consent – Internal works to install vertical damp proof membrane and dry line with plasterboard (Retrospective). BH2016/01411 Westbourne House 9-11 Westbourne Place Hove Full Planning – Loft conversion to form 1no one bedroom flat (C3) incorporating rooflights to front and rear and roof terrace to rear. Installation of new front entrance doors. BH2016/00184 Garden Flat 17 Cromwell Road Hove Listed Building Consent – Enclosure of rear vinery with glazing, conversion of vaults to from habitable space, alterations to fenestration to courtyard, damp proofing works and internal alterations to layout. BH2016/00185 Garden Flat 17 Cromwell Road Hove Householder Planning Consent – Enclosure of rear vinery with glazing, conversion of vaults to from habitable space and alterations to fenestration to courtyard. BH2016/01377 3 West Hill Road Brighton Householder Planning Consent – Conversion of existing conservatory to wet room including alterations to fenestration and installation of double glazed roof panels. Re-advertisements BH2016/00414 Basement Flat 1 4 Kings Gardens Hove Listed Building Consent – Installation of 2no iron gates to side elevations. BH2016/01255 Flat 2 4-5 Palmeira Square Listed Building Consent – Internal alterations to layout of flat. BH2016/00576 53 - 54 North Street Brighton Advertisement – Display of internallyilluminated fascia and hanging signs and non-illuminated window vinyl and flag. BH2016/00577 53 - 54 North Street Brighton Full Planning – Installation of new shop front and external lighting. Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2010 NOTICE UNDER ARTICLE 13 BH2016/01001 Proposed development at: East Slope Refectory Road University of Sussex Brighton I give notice that University of Sussex & Balfour Beatty Student Accommodation are applying to Brighton & Hove City Council for planning permission for:Demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment to ‘East Slope’ to create a mixed use six storey building comprising entertainment and assembly venue, bar, meeting space, ancillary office space, flexible retail floorspace (A1, A3, A4) and 249 student bedrooms with associated landscaping and bicycle storage. You can view the application on the Council website www.brightonhove.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 13 May 2016
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Prince Naseem’s Subaru at auction by staff reporter
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A rare 1998 Subaru Impreza 22B STi, one of the most sought after Japanese performance cars in existence, will be auctioned by Silverstone Auctions at the May Sale, at Silverstone race circuit next Friday May 20. This car has a mileage of just 2,500milesandonlyoneregisteredownerfromnew,thelegendary British boxer, Prince Naseem Hamed.
This very special example isoneofonly400madeglobally, all of which are believed to have sold in just 30 minutes, and is presented in excellent condition, offered at an estimate of £60,000 to £70,000. Thefamous22Bmodelwas introduced in 1998 to commemorate Subaru’s 40th anniversary, as well as the third consecutive win in the FIA World Rally Championship. A host of special design features from the Peter Stevens’ designed rally car were applied to the road going coupe, including the fender flared widebody, unique bonnet,
front and rear bumpers and a one-off adjustable rear wing, as well as the unique “555” Blue paint colour. But the 22B is not just a visually impressive car, the performance is astounding. With a 2.2 litre E22 engine, complete with forged pistons, a big turbocharger and intercooler, this car achieves zero to 60 mph in just four and a half seconds. The 22B also features Subaru’sfull-timeall-wheel-drive, Bilstein suspension, Brembo brakes, and a twin plate upgraded clutch with ‘ceramic’ discs.
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Three more firms join KAP by staff reporter
KAP has been a leading motor dealership group in the South of England for over 60 years and currently employ more than 350 dedicated staff. The company has built up a loyal base of customers through its dedication to customer service which remains at the forefront of our business ethos. KAP have are now pleased to announce the addition of a new site at 267 Old Shoreham RoadinBrighton&Hove,comprisingoftheBrightonSuzuki Main Dealership, plus BrightonPracticalCarandVanRental plus Brighton Vauxhall Service Centre. This will enhance our existing Sussex Dealerships in Brighton (Peugeot & Practical Van and Car Rental) and Eastbourne(Peugeot,Fiatand Abarth Main Dealers) as well asourAshfordandFolkestone dealerships in Kent, not for-
getting our 300 plus used car centre in Canterbury Remaining fiercely independent in a market dominated by large PLC’s, KAP has been able to offer customers unrivalledlevelsofcarefroma Sales, After-Sales and Car and Van Rental perspective. From our state-of-the-art showrooms, to our impressive offering of many brands including Peugeot, Nissan, Ford, Fiat and Suzuki and a multitude of high range of nearly new cars - and with our range of dealerships across the South of England, we will be able to meet your motoring needs. With strong links with the localcommunitiesforgedover a number of years, the company has also built up a proud reputation for its support of charities, schools and fundraising initiatives. Founder Dennis Furneaux hasmadesurestaffwillalways be at the forefront of the business and the company looks to promote from within with many of the team enjoying long careers at KAP.
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Pablo’s proud despite more Hawks play-off heartbreak National South football Lewis Mason
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Whitehawk Football Club boss Pablo Asensio was proud of his players despite suffering National South playoff semi-final heartbreak at Ebbsfleet United on Sunday. Hawks, who were trailing 2-1 following the home leg, produced a fine display and strikes from Nathan Arnold and Danny Mills ensured they won the second-leg 2-1 to send the tie to extra-time. After no more goals in the additional 30 minutes, the game went to penalties and Ebbsfleet keeper Nathan Ashmore’s heroics helped his side book their place in the final with a 3-2 win on spotkicks. Ebbsfleet will now host Maidstone in the National South play-off final on Saturday, with a 3pm kick-off at Stonebridge Park. It was the second successive year Hawks had suffered play-off pain after they lost in last year’s final. Despite the defeat, Whitehawk manager Asensio felt his side were more than a match for a much more experienced Ebbsfleet side. He said: “It’s never nice to lose on penalties but over the two legs there was not much in it. “We went into the game 2-1 down, then managed to send it to extra-time and penalties. “That showed how close
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and evenly matched the teams were but it’s a shame to lose out. We so nearly edged it in normal time with Sergio Torres hitting the bar but it wasn’t to be.” Asensio admitted the loss hurt but he still wants to be the man to lead Hawks into the National League. He is set to meet with the Whitehawk directors this week and hopes he can mount a promotion push. He said: “Losing on penalties always hurts but I believed in this team all the way through. “When I took over it was a mess, the changing room was a tough place to be. People were talking about relegation but I didn’t see that and was saying we could make the play-offs. “We achieved that in the end and were a little unlucky not to reach the final. “Hopefully,I’llhavepositive talks with the directors then be the man to lead this team next season. “Promotion would be the aim but going well in the FA Cup again is important, as I believe that is the best cup competition in the world.”
Mark Davis believes Sussex are heading in the right direction despite two frustrating rain-hit days at Derby this week. After Ed Joyce’s careerbest 250 – an innings the head coach described as “unbelievable” – and a first century of the season from Luke Wells following his promotion to No.3, Sussex were well placed to claim their first Championship win of the season. But just 26.3 overs were possible on the last two days leaving the second division title favourites still waiting for their first win in the Specsavers County Championship, ahead of
this weekend’s meeting with the other relegated county, Worcestershire, at New Road. As well as the form of Joyce and Wells, Davis was impressed with his bowlers, with Stuart Whittingham taking three wickets on debut and bowling aggressively while Lewis Hatchett, who appears to have put an injuryplagued 12 months behind him, returned with 5 for 58. “There have been lots of positives despite the weather,” said Davis. “Ed batted unbelievably and overshadowed Luke’s innings a little bit, but Luke played just as well because there was always something in the wicket for the bowlers.” Davis reiterated in preseason that consistent performances in the seconds
Brighton & Hove Albion have been installed as joint favourites with Hull to win promotion into the Premier League through the play-offs. Albion and Hull are both 9/4 for promotion with BetVictor, while Derby, who meet the Tigers, are 11/4 and Brighton’s opponents, Sheffield Wednesday, are 7/2. Wednesday are 11/10 underdogs to qualify for the play-off final at Brighton’s expense. Chris Hughton’s side enter the two-legged encounter as the 4/6 favourites to qualify for the final but are the 11/5 underdogs to turn Wednesday over at Hillsborough; the hosts marginal 6/4 favourites and the draw 2/1. For all the latest odds, visit www.BetVictor.com
Spring afternoon racing continues at Brighton Racecourse on Monday afternoon. Seven flat races will take place for the third meeting of the month, with the first race at 2.10pm and the last race at 5.30pm. Gentleman’s Day then takes place later in the month, with seven flat races on May 27, from 2.20pm. For more information, visit www.brighton-racecourse. co.uk
England training camp in Brighton Danny Mills was on target for Whitehawk at Ebbsfleet on Sunday
Head coach Davis encouraged by improving Sussex Cricket
Albion made joint favourites
Spring racing continues
WHITEHAWK: Ross, Sessegnon, Rents, M’Boungou, Rose (Graham 82), Mendy (Ijaha 66), Arnold, Torres, Robinson, Mills (Gotta 111), Martin. Subs: Gargan, Fraser.
n Hawks boss Pablo Asensio was named the National South manager of the month for April. Whitehawk striker Danny Mills collected the player of the year award.
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were the only route into the first team for young players at Hove and Whittingham and all-rounder Harry Finch responded with early-season wickets and runs. “Stuart has always been quick but physically he’s filled out and is a lot stronger,” said Davis. “He took six wickets in one game and four in another for the seconds and got his chance as a result. With George Garton too, it’s exciting to see good young Sussex fast bowlers coming through. The senior pros are great with the youngsters as well. They give them advice but they don’t put too much stress on them.” Ajmal Shahzad (side) is due to practice with the squad on Friday ahead of Sunday’s trip to New Road. BRUCE TALBOT
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Ed Joyce hit a career-best 250 against Derbyshire this week
England’s rugby union squad will take part in a three-day training camp at Brighton College next week. Head coach Eddie Jones has named a 26-man squad who will train in Brighton from Tuesday to Thursday. He said: “The Brighton training camp is a good opportunity for England to get together and train hard ahead of the Wales game and summer tour. “While we will be without those players involved in the Premiership semi-finals it’s crucial that we spend as much time together as possible. “We have an important game at Twickenham at the end of the month and then a challenging tour to Australia. It’s a challenge that really excites us and we’re looking forward to starting our preparation. “Tour places are still up for grabs and I expect the players in this camp, as well as those involved in the play-offs, to continue to make their case for selection.”
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Captain marvel Greer doesn’t fear promotion through play-off route Brighton & Hove Albion Steve Bailey
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Albion captain Gordon Greer believes the squad’s team spirit will stand them in good stead as they head into the play-offs. There was disappointment for Brighton on Saturday when they missed out on
automatic promotion after a 1-1 draw at Middlesbrough, which saw the Teesside club promoted into the Premier League as Albion needed to win the promotion shoot-out. The Seagulls now meet Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship play-offs, with the first leg at Hillsborough tonight, before the second leg takes place at the Amex on Monday.
Greer said: “We’ve got a fantastic team spirit here and we really do believe that we can achieve it. Obviously there was disappointment after Saturday’s game against Middlesbrough but we got together on Saturday evening, got it out of our system, had a chat about the game and we moved on. “After that, we’ve just been focused on Sheffield.
STAT ATTACK – GORDON GREER Date of birth: 14/12/80. Height: 6ft 4. Weight: 13st 4lb.
“We’ve got a great opportunity now in front of us. We’re in the play-offs and we’ve got an opportunity to get to the Premier League, so it’s exciting times. “There’s loads of confidence and belief within the squad, it’s taking the things we’ve done this season into the next couple of games and hopefully we can do the business.” Greer feels Albion are ready
for the Premier League and on what leading the club into the top flight would mean, he said: “It would be my proudest moment in a Brighton & Hove Albion shirt. It’s the aim of the club to get to the Premier League, the infrastructure
here is fantastic, with the training ground, the stadium, all the staff and the players. It’s just about us trying to get it right on the park and hopefully we can do it.” Looking ahead to the ties with the Owls, Greer said: “I’m sure both games will be really enjoyable and hopefully we can put on some good performances and, if we do that, I’m sure we’ll get the right result. “We’ve showed all season what we’ve got quality-wise, we’ve been tight at the back and have some real good attacking players. It’s up to us over the course of the two legs to keep it tight and hopefully the boys in the attacking third will do their jobs and score a few goals.”
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“We’ve showed all season what we’ve got quality-wise, we’ve been tight at the back and have some real good attacking players. It’s up to us over the course of the two legs to keep it tight and hopefully the boys in the attacking third will do their jobs and score a few goals. – Gordon Greer
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We’ve still got a great opportunity – Hughton Brighton & Hove Albion
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Albion boss Chris Hughton believes his squad will use the disappointment of missing out on promotion at Middlesbrough to their benefit in their play-off ties with Sheffield Wednesday. The Seagulls travel to Hillsborough for the first leg of the Championship playoffs tonight, before they host the Owls in the return leg on Monday. A 1-1 draw on Saturday saw Boro clinch the second automatic promotion spot behind Burnley, when Albion needed all three points to leapfrog the Teeside club. Hughton said: “They are a very spirited group of lads and the disappointment that they showed after the game on Saturday shows how close we’ve come, how motivated they are and, probably, it’s a good thing. “We came very close and the players were fairly distraught after the game but that’s something they will use
to their benefit.” Hughton does not feel any team has an advantage going into the play-offs and said: “When you go into the play-offs, I almost don’t think there are any favourites. It’s a very tough call between all four teams. “We have a great opportunity now, as do the other three teams. The only way you can guarantee getting to a final is to make sure you get the correct results in the next two games.” Hughton admitted his disappointment that the club’s appeal against Dale Stephens’ red card at Boro was not upheld and said: “We’re very disappointed – everybody I have spoken to saw a competitive player going for the ball, winning the ball in full control of his actions and perfectly balanced. “I find it astonishing that we have a system in place that sees somebody in that position receive a threegame ban, the exact same as somebody would have got if we saw a reckless red card, a two-footed challenge with both feet off the floor.”
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The what ifs and maybes are hardest to take
S Albion midfielder Dale Stephens will miss the play-offs after his red card at Middlesbrough on Saturday
Unbeaten run continues Stephens heads leveller at Boro PICTURE BY ANGELA BRINKHURST
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Dale Stephens wheels away after equalising for Albion in the promotion-decider at Middlesbrough on Saturday, shortly before he was sent off. The draw increased Brighton’s unbeaten run to 14 games as they head into the play-offs,
o, it’s the play-offs for the third time in four seasons. It’s been a struggle for some Albion fans to lift themselves for them after the disappointment and controversy of Saturday. The worst thing since the 1-1 draw has been the what ifs and maybes. As I’ve said to numerous people since, it would have been easier to take had Middlesbrough scored a last-minute goal to deny Brighton promotion. The controversy of Dale Stephens’ red card just leaves you wondering what might have been. The Seagulls were in the ascendancy and, arguably, Stephens was the best player on the pitch. Albion might still have drawn if Stephens had remained on the pitch, they might have even lost the game but they also could have won and now be in the Premier League. In my opinion, Stephens clearly wins the ball and Gaston Ramirez is slow to the tackle, which results in his leg catching the Albion midfielder’s studs, rather than the other way round. The fact Albion also lost the appeal to the FA against the red card makes it an even more bitter pill to swallow. However, this is still a great chance for Albion to get into the Premier League. Sheffield Wednesday lie in wait in the semi-finals, before a potential playoff final at Wembley against Derby or Hull. What better way to win promotion than in front of 40,000 Seagulls fans on May 28?
After the disappointment of missing out on automatic promotion, Brighton will need to pick themselves up for what is set to be a tough double-header with Sheffield Wednesday in the play-off semi-finals. Albion take on Carlos Carvalhal’s side at Hillsborough this evening and play the return leg at the Amex on Monday. The winner will head to Wembley to take on Hull or Derby for the right to join Burnley and Middlesbrough in the Premier League next season.
While they now have to move on from last weekend’s 1-1 draw with Boro, Seagulls fans will no doubt feel aggrieved that they will have to take on the Owls without Dale Stephens. The 26-year old has only missed one game all season, and will not play a part in Albion’s play-off run after his three-match ban – for what many think was a harsh straight red card at the Riverside Stadium – was upheld by the FA. Stephens will be a big miss in the middle of the park for their trip to South Yorkshire in what will be a tight encounter. Both games
between the sides ended in 0-0 draws and Brighton have never won in league or cup competitions at Hillsborough. The Owls will go in as underdogs, however have proven their ability to frustrate the top sides in the Championship throughout the season. Striker Fernando Forestieri is likely to provide their greatest threat with 15 goals to his name, and tonight goes up against an Albion defence without Lewis Dunk, however the 24-year old could return from his two-match suspension on Monday. BRADLEY STRATTON @BradStrat
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The pressure is on for all clubs in the play-offs
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t has certainly been a tough week or so for those involved in and those who support Brighton & Hove Albion. The disappointment of Saturday’s draw at Middlesbrough was compounded by the news that Dale Stephens will miss what his manager has described as the biggest two and possibly three games of his career. Stephens will no doubt be a loss but Chris Hughton will hope his squad can cope, with the experienced Steve Sidwell available to replace him. The pressure is on for all clubs involved in the play-offs but with the relegated sides from the Premier League now confirmed, it will be an even harder task next year for those who miss out. Another potential problem for clubs that remain in the Championship is a possible raid on their players. Albion’s success this season and their thirdplaced finish will no doubt have been picked up on the radar by others. Some of the Seagulls squad are already tracked by top-flight outfits. Inevitably players come and go from any club but Stephens has been key this season. I was mildly surprised he didn’t feature in the top three nominations for player of the year but that may be because he quietly goes about
his business. Lewis Dunk has had admirers for some time. Beram Kayal and Anthony Knockaert have also caught the eye this season. The management and owners at the Albion won’t be able to sit down and talk contracts or extensions to the current deals until their fate is decided, be it May 16 or 28. Of course, the club know who they want to keep but the bids from predators are as yet unknown. However, would the individuals want to go? The club is in a good position and many of the squad appear happy on and also importantly off the pitch. Changes will happen no matter what division the Seagulls are playing in next season. The battle to build and restructure is a constant one. Tough decisions will have to be made but Chris Hughton has the experience to cope. He, and the recruitment team, have constructed this squad so there’s no reason why they can’t do it again for the Championship if required, or strengthen for the Premier League. Follow all the action, home or away, on BBC Sussex Sport or Twitter @BBCSussexSport @johnnycburger To read more by Johnny Cantor, visit www.johnnycantor.com PICTURE BY ANGELA BRINKHURST
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There’s no value wallowing in misery – we go again
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as anyone really expecting anything from Saturday? I mean really...? Put it this way... For all the collective down-ness there is on this result (as if one result determines a season), I had no expectation of us doing the business at Middlesbrough. I had hope, of course I did, and I believed the team had enough about it to have sneaked a result. We couldn’t, but it was close. Additionally, I am intensely and immensely proud of what the club and the team have achieved this season. I was utterly over the moon that we’d done well enough to go into the last game of the season with a chance – and a really good one at that – of automatic promotion. OF AUTOMATIC PROMOTION. Stop and consider that for a second. We have not had such a sustained and exciting challenge to get to the top division for 37 years. There have been several club records broken en route (including fewest defeats in a season ever, fewest away defeats ever, plus most goals scored, most points won, and most matches won in the second tier). It has been for the most part absolutely brilliant. The contention that we’ve arguably over-achieved is beside the point. All I would say is I’d have been disappointed if we’d not got over the line having got this far and fallen against a lower team. But we still had a pig of a fixture to fulfil. Too bad, that’s the way the cookie crumbles. So how down was I? For an hour or so, though mostly about Stephens’ dismissal, and then again after the FA decided on Tuesday that winning the ball cleanly and being kicked for your troubles is a red card offence. After that, there’s no value in wallowing in misery – it’s only destructive and hinders our cause. For crying out loud, it’s only Sheffield Wednesday we’re playing; a team not
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Albion celebrate the equaliser at Middlesbrough on Saturday
capable of getting closer than 15 points to us. History – the fact we’ve not won at Hillsborough before – counts for nothing. This is about now. Therefore, I wait in quiet contemplation, for Friday and for Monday, knowing the players and management of Brighton & Hove Albion are professional and willing enough to do it all again. It’s within our hands. Everything else is merely white noise. So for anyone to grumble about this so-called failure is a bit self-indulgent. We have to earn the right to be promoted, and we haven’t done so yet. And we – the fans – have our obligation to do our bit. We’ve done our best (sometimes), but now we have to do it again. So... we go again. Not too much to ask, is it? n The Albion Roar is broadcast every Saturday at 12pm on Radio Reverb 97.2FM, online at www.radioreverb.com, on DAB, and as a podcast at www.albionroar.co.uk