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How regular exercise will help protect against Covid-19 and other viruses

Wave Leisure Trust is promoting regular physical activity to help reduce the impact of Covid-19 and fight off winter colds.

This comes after a recent study by the British Journal of Sports Medicine suggests that regular physical activity may help to protect people who get Covid-19 from becoming seriously ill. Over a third of people in the UK do not get enough weekly exercise, putting them at an increased risk of multiple health conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure and strokes. Data has consistently demonstrated that being physically active is beneficial in preventing many diseases and as the weather gets colder, immune systems weaken and struggle to fight off harmful bacteria. Many viruses thrive in cold conditions and an increase in physical activity can help flush bacteria out of lungs and airways, reducing the chance of getting a cold, flu, or other respiratory illness. With research suggesting that Covid-19 is transmitted more easily in colder temperatures, it is important to keep active to reduce chances of transmission. Recent research by Harvard states that individuals who are regularly inactive and catch Covid-19 have a significantly higher risk of hospitalisation and ICU admission than those who regularly participate in physical activity. Wave Leisure Trust works closely with GPs to develop successful exercise referral schemes, to help those taking the first steps to becoming more physically active. A total of 30% of people who attend this scheme have gone on to become a Wave member and continue to be regularly supported by the team on site. Liz Allsobrook, Head of Community and Health Improvement at Wave Leisure Trust, said: “At Wave Leisure we continue to promote active and healthy lifestyles, whether that be oneto-one support or group classes and activities. Consistent physical activity

will help to protect individuals from a Monthly News number of illnesses, and we encourage everyone to make that first step in being more active.” Hannah Maybury, Health Improvement Practitioner at Wave Leisure Trust, said: “By moving your body every day, you are strengthening your muscles which improves stability, balance and coordination. This will help us keep strong in our functioning everyday lives, which also provides the body with multiple health benefits.” Wave Leisure Trust has fifteen sites across East Sussex. Currently, it is promoting a joint and couple’s membership which promotes exercising with a friend, partner or family member at a reduced cost.

For more information about the joint membership at Wave Leisure Trust, please visit www.waveleisure.co.uk or email info@waveleisure.co.uk.

Midnight wins Mayo Wynne Baxter

Midnight Communications, an award-winning PR agency based in Brighton, has started the year with three new clients, including leading Sussex law firm Mayo Wynne Baxter.

Midnight will support Mayo Wynne Baxter with a regional and national PR campaign following the announcement that the firm has joined national legal and professional services group, Ampa, to enhance its ambitious plans for growth. “We are delighted to be working with Mayo Wynne Baxter, especially at such an exciting time for the firm” said Midnight’s joint managing director Flo Powell. “We’ve got great experience in the legal sector and one of our aims was to increase our professional services clients, so this is fantastic news for our agency. We’re looking forward to smashing our targets for the firm.” Martin Williams, Partner and Head of Employment at Mayo Wynne Baxter, added: “We’re excited to be working with Midnight. We were looking for a team to support our growth following our recent merger with Ampa - Midnight has a long history of working successfully with law firms and have been on my radar for a while. They have already been a great help and we’re

delighted to be working with them.” Monthly News Founded 150 years ago in Lewes, East Sussex, today Mayo Wynne Baxter LLP (MWB) is considered one of the best law firms in the South East. The awardwinning and progressive law firm has seven hubs across Sussex, in Brighton, Crawley, Eastbourne, Storrington, Lewes, Seaford and East Grinstead. It has ambitious plans to grow further into Kent and Surrey.

For more information, please visit www.midnight.co.uk and www. mayowynnebaxter.co.uk.

Mayo Wynne Baxter wins breakthrough case for holiday home owners

Leading Sussex law firm Mayo Wynne Baxter has won a breakthrough case in helping a group of holiday home leaseholders purchase the freehold of their properties – by proving that the properties were houses, by law.

Property litigation solicitor at the firm, Helen Bell, was asked to represent several people who wanted to purchase the freehold on a group of holiday rental properties, but came up against an unusual challenge: the freeholder claimed that the properties did not qualify as houses by law, because they were holiday homes. The case was the first of its kind to go to trial (Mortimer & Others v Eco Chic Limited), and Helen had to prove that the buildings on Lower Mill Estate, a leisure and holiday site in Gloucestershire – could be defined as houses under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967. Helen said: “Purchasing the freehold is normally a straightforward process but we were up against tough opposition from the freeholder. “In this case, we had no previous court decision to guide us – it was the first time that a court had directly addressed this issue. “We had to satisfy the court that the holiday homes did in fact meet the criteria to be classed as houses under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967 -

legislation which allowed people to buy Monthly the freehold for the first time. News “While not all holiday homes will meet the criteria in the Act, the court ruled that these buildings could be defined as houses. “In the past, others may have not taken on their landlords for fear of losing. That’s why this is a really exciting ruling – it’s the first of its kind and could impact future cases.”

For more information, please visit: www.

mayowynnebaxter.co.uk

Brighton Skies photographers reach new heights at Edward Street Quarter

Photographers from the Brighton Skies Facebook Group captured the first sunset shots from Brighton’s newest view – the roof terrace at Edward Street Quarter.

Their beautiful images showcase the views from the residents’ roof terrace which is the showstopping feature of the new neighbourhood. The photographers were invited for a sneak peek by Socius, which is developing the site in collaboration with First Base, Patron Capital and Investec alongside delivery partner McLaren Construction. Views from the roof terrace stretch from The Royal Pavilion to Brighton Palace Pier and BAi360 and on a clear day it will even be possible to see the Isle of Wight. The roof terrace wraps around the south and western side of the building, so residents can also look out across Kemp Town’s regency architecture, Brighton city centre and towards the top of the South Downs near Worthing. Brighton Skies member Eliza Kaczynska-Nay said: “It really is an amazing view on top of here with the expanse of the sea, the Downs and the horizon. I absolutely love it.” Photographer Anna Tinner added: “Seeing The Royal Pavilion from this angle and being able to capture it in all its splendour was the highlight for me. You never get to see it from this height.” Brighton Skies member Michael Harris commented: “I really like seeing things from a new vantage point. It’s a pretty fantastic view of the Pavilion and it was amazing to view the city from a fresh perspective. It’s always great seeing something a bit different.” The roof terrace forms part of the £120m mixed use development Edward Street Quarter, Brighton’s newest neighbourhood. Based on Edward Street in the heart of Brighton, the development offers one, two and three-bedroom apartments - many with outside space and all with access to the impressive communal roof terrace.

Steve Eccles, Director at Socius said: Monthly News “We were so pleased to invite Brighton Skies members up to the roof terrace to capture these spectacular sunset shots. The residents’ roof terrace is a stunning feature at Edward Street Quarter and it will also help neighbours to get to know one another, strengthening the new community we’re building.” There has been strong interest in the 60 apartments currently available for outright purchase, with many already under offer. The largely pedestrianised new quarter with green spaces and public art installations will offer residents more spaces to relax, get active and socialise. Edward Street Quarter also comprises 125,000 sq ft of Grade A office space, as well as 20,000 sq ft of leisure, retail and hospitality facilities.

To book a show home viewing, please contact our residential agents, Oakley Property or Savills, via: www.edwardstreetquarter.com.

How ‘precise and exacting’ focus on statutory requirements avoids rejected ballots

With campaigning well underway ahead of the local elections on 5 May 2022, digital-print security firm Zunoma is helping to ensure ballot papers and election materials meet the statutory requirements demanded in the UK.

In a report from the Office for National Statistics published in December 2020, there were 49.1 million local government elections in the UK , one of the highest numbers recorded. Ballot papers and other voter materials must not create barriers for the public when making their mark. Poorly designed voter materials can contribute to ballot papers being rejected, cause voter confusion and ultimately, lead to the outcome of the election not being a true reflection of the electorate’s choice. Before printing ballot papers, intensive quality control measures by both the council and the printer are carried out. All ballot printing needs to be undertaken in line with precise control instructions, covering authorisations to print and transfer material, quantities, content, security and distribution. Statutory requirements for printing ballot papers are vital. Some of these requirements include unique identifying marks printed close to each other on the back of the ballot paper, and a registered emblem printed adjacent to and to the right of the candidates’ details. On its website, The Electoral Commission shares details of investigations into the local authorities and organisations which have failed to produce electoral materials that follow statutory requirements. These failures are publicised to highlight the importance of following the correct procedures. Some of these investigations look at failing to add imprints, important campaign information missing and failing to deliver invoicing in time. Zunoma has successfully produced electoral materials for both UK and overseas elections for decades. It is a member of the Elections Suppliers Group and works closely with councils, government officials and other key electoral suppliers to ensure all statutory requirements are met, to increase the security of materials and improve lead times for projects. Jaime Gower, Elections Project Manager at Zunoma, said: “As a leading provider of end-to-end elections, ballot and voting services, and with experience of working with government organisations and electoral commissions around the world, we understand the importance of maintaining the legitimacy of the electoral process. “At Zunoma, we work with electoral administrators and returning officers to produce election materials that meet precise and exacting legislative requirements. We advise and support councils with their data protection

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obligations, ensuring the efficient and lawful delivery of well-run elections and complete integrity in the electoral registration process.” Kim Beaumont, Electoral Services Team Manager at Winchester City Council, said: “Since 2014, Zunoma’s seamless approach to accurately creating and printing all election materials has been essential to the success of our elections. The added layer of protection that Zunoma give us throughout the process help us improve the lead times for our projects, making proof approval, document workflow and reporting increasingly more efficient.” As elections print and mailing experts, Zunoma is experienced in delivering to tight deadlines and budgets, providing confidence that elections services are compliant with electoral law and secure.

To find out more about Zunoma and its services for local government and other authorities, please visit www.

zunoma.com/security-print-software/

government-elections.