Southsea Lifestyle July 2017

July 2016

Colour this picture of HMS Warrior & win!

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CONTRIBUTORS Katie Steiness runs Parkys Retro, dedicated to modern retro and the best of 1950s and ‘60s style, with a stall at the South Coast Emporium.

John Worsen is a freelance writer, based in Southsea. He works in advertising, communications, media and branding Tara Knight is co-owner of Southsea Coffee Co. Former General Manager of A Bar Bistro. Training to be a Naturopathic nutritionist and has lived in Southsea all her life Neil Maxwell is director of Fry & Kent Estate Agents and volunteer crew member of the RNLI Martyn Knight is co-owner of Southsea Coffee Co. Husband, father and lover of all things radical and vintage Russell Baldwin has an MA in Film Studies, is a qualified teacher, lives in Southsea and is an experienced carpenter and decorator

CONTENTS

1, 47, 51 & 52 HMS WARRIOR COLOURING COMPETITION 8 FOOD AND MOOD 12 OVER A BREW...

14 PARKY’S PICKS 16 HOTLY TIPPED CREATIVE QUARTER 18 SMARTIE’S TOP TIPS 20 PHOTOGRAPHY WALKSHOPS

24 IT’S A HOME, NOT A DEAL 28 FESTIVAL HAIR 30 SOUTHSEA CYCLES, WIN A BIKE 32 WILD THYME, I THINK I LOVE YOU 34 HEAVEN’S LIGHT OUR GUIDE 36 CULTURE VULTURE 42 FILM REVIEW

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Emma Beatty teaches journalism at the University of Portsmouth. She has lived in Southsea for ten years, and has two children, currently at St Swithuns Edward Chase is owner of ‘The Southsea Abode’ hairdressers. An accomplished colourist & stylist. He has worked in fashion and the West End theatre Smartie is Graham Swain’s Sealyham terrier and she is the foreman for Earth Architecture. Sealyham terriers are very rare and the third most endangered British breed.

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Southsea Lifestyle Produced by Salad Publishing Ltd Editor: Kevin John Dean Creative Director: Zirrinia Austin Dean Commercial Director: John Pryde Web Design & Social media: Daniel Sweeney Media Partners: Strong Island Co What’s On Listings: Sophie McCue Editorial assistance: Naomi Turner & Kai Austin Dean

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he city looks forward to Victorious Festival in August but there are other festivals on the horizon. Boathouse 4, a relatively new attraction in the Dockyard has a festival from 5th - 7th August. Meanwhile, we are delighted to announce Portsmouth's first seafood festival, at The Camber Dock in Old Portsmouth on 3rd & 4th of September, brought to you by Portsmouth Fish Market, Southsea Lifestyle and our partners, a great opportunity to celebrate our city’s fishing community and its seafaring past. To mark the occasion of the festival, we are launching a pop-up radio station, presenting local people, features and music, which we will be taking on tour around the city. There will be more information in our August issue and on both our own and Strong Island’s social media, but if you, your business/ organisation would like to get involved, in either the radio, the seafood festival, or both, do get in touch via: john@southsealifestyle.com we’d love to hear from you.

Finally, we hope you like this month’s cover, featuring one of our city’s great landmarks, HMS Warrior 1860. The ship is badly in need of some serious restoration, (see p.47) We hope you will show the old lady how much you care by sending HMS Warrior your coloured-in artwork. Have some fun in process and perhaps win a prize - further details on the inside back cover.

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CHIC, ELEGANT AND QUIRKY, IN THE HEART OF BOHEMIAN CASTLE ROAD

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recent arrival to the growing quality food scene in Southsea is that of Monty’s, a hidden gem on Castle Road. Proprietor, Darren Swan and chef, Tom Lefevre, have raised the bar by creating a truly delightful restaurant and wine bar, which pretty much has it all.

Seasonal and imaginative menus with local sourcing from around Hampshire change on a regular basis, with a palatable 2 course lunch @ £12.95 and 3 courses @ £15.95. Dinner: 2 courses @ £29 and 3 courses @ £35. Mouth watering meat and vegetarian dishes, lovingly prepared by chef, Tom, are complimented by a superb choice of wines from around the globe, including a Sauvignon & Merlot house and a sparkling white: Chapel Down Vintage Reserve from Kent.

Darren and Tom are proud to be part of the 25 Plates of Hampshire Food Festival, www.hampshirefare.co.uk, in recognition of their local sourcing credentials and the outstanding quality of their menus.

Thursday night is for jazz lovers – with live jazz from 7.30-10pm dinner, drinks and cocktails. Sunday Brunch is fast becoming popular from 10-1pm with prosecco, Bloody Mary, croissants, granola and a choice of hearty or light breakfast options @ £25. Sunday Lunch gets underway at 1-3.30pm with the return of live jazz from 2-6pm.

If you struggle to make a decision as to what to have when confronted with a menu packed full of choices and you want them all. The Tasting Menu is your solution: 4 courses of signature starters, mains and desserts with wines including a Muscat to seal the Gastronomic love affair - £55.

EARLY BIRD MENU ½ PRICE also available.

Monty’s Restaurant & Wine Bar, Castle Road, Southsea Tel 02392 816 825 www.montyssouthsea.co.uk

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FOOD AND MOOD

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Tara Knight

he way we eat and how we choose to fuel our bodies can greatly affect our moods, hormones and energy levels. these in turn determine our level of happiness and self-esteem. Good health is not simply being physically fit; it is also about what is inside.

Modern life can be stressful. Many of us struggle to keep up with the fast pace and live with tiredness, stress and sleeping problems.

For some, these progress and we’ve

cause a 20% drop in mental and physical energy. Ideally we should aim to drink around 1.5-2 litres of fluid per day.

Our brain is around 60% fat (yes, really!), so in order to keep optimum brain function we need to be consuming good fats such as omegas 3 and 6. These can be found in oily fish, poultry, nuts, seeds and avocados.

Certain foods may help

your

mood; foods rich in tryptophan such as nuts, seafood,

seen an increase in mental health problems the world over.

It has never been more important to take steps to nurture our overall wellbeing. So what can you do to support good mental, as well as physical, health?

A common problem that can lead to symptoms such as irritability, anxiety and tiredness, is imbalanced blood sugar levels. These can be caused by a diet too high in carbohydrates and/or a lack of protein and good fats to add

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turkey and legumes can support the production

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serotonin in the brain. Magnesium can help keep stress hormones

under

control and is found in foods such as green vegetables, nuts and seeds.

From

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holistic

approach, to facilitate a balanced and healthy lifestyle, we need to think about more than just what we eat. Good sleep routines, mindfulness and moderate exercise such as yoga can help us to relax and manage stress. We are lucky to

balance. Eating regular balanced meals and snacks (containing complex carbohydrates, fat and protein) can help keep blood sugar steady, and support your energy levels.

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Not drinking enough fluids can make it difficult to concentrate and think clearly; 2% dehydration can

take care of yourself both on the inside and

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by

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sea,

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walk

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freshen up our perspective on things and help us to feel grounded.

Real change happens when you find ways to the outside.

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Spanish Fiesta, Shooting Star Chase, Dinner Jazz & New Summer Salads Our events get off to a colourful start on Saturday 13th August with a fabulous family day of fun, sunshine and vibrancy with our Spanish Fiesta to raise funds for Fuller’s adopted charity, Shooting Star Chase.

The event is a celebration of all things Spanish, with Flamenco dancers, live Spanish music and a colourful and inviting selection of Spanish street food. Including face painting, a magician, and a live DJ. The fun gets underway at 12noon and will continue until 6pm.

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Sylvia La Porte, Corporate Relationship Manager of the charity, said, “Shooting Star Chase is thrilled to be benefitting from the Spanish Fiesta that Marc and his team at The Old Custom’s House are organising.

We are very grateful to our charity partner, Fuller’s Brewery, for the tireless fundraising and support – the money they raise makes a huge difference to the lives of children with life-limiting conditions and their families.”

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Smoked chicken, nectarine and sunflower salad, raspberry dressing

Friday 22nd, Saturday 23rd July & Sunday 24th July

BBQ & live music on our sun terrace and big screen live coverage alongside Gunwharf Marina.

120g SMOKED CHICKEN 10g SUNFLOWER SEEDS 60g NECTARINE 50g BABY SPINACH 50g LETTUCE BABY GEM 3g PARSLEY, FLAT 3g CHERVIL 30ml RASPBERRY DRESSING

Sunday Dinner Jazz

From Sunday July 10th 5pm in our Secret Garden

Three course alfresco dinner for ÂŁ25 with our singer Martyn James.

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Wash & pick the herbs Wash & trim the spinach & gem lettuce Toast the sunflower seeds until golden Cut the nectarine in half, then slice follow the batch recipe for the chicken and dressing 6. Place the leaves & herbs in a bowl, add half the dressing and mix together 7. Place in a serving bowl, sprinkle the nectarine and chicken around before serving

Raspberry dressing Jazz singer, Mar

tyn James

Our New Summer Salads from Our Head Chef John Atkins Smoked duck breast, chicory & blood orange salad dressing Cornish Orchards cured trout, crab, orange & fennel salad Smoked chicken, nectarine & sunflower salad, raspberry dressing Heritage tomato, Laverstoke mozzarella, black olive, orzo pasta, rocket, pesto

30g Raspberries 1 Lemon 1 Orange 20g Caster Sugar 50ml Medelys Raspberry Vinegar 200ml Extra Virgin Olive oil 2g Maldon Sea Salt Tub Cook the raspberries and the zest from the lemon and orange with the vinegar and sugar until the sugar dissolves. Pass this. Emulsify this with the olive oil and season.

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OVER A BREW…

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Martin Knight

t’s amazing where a conversation over a cup of coffee can take you; as I find myself sitting with the Buddhist teacher Noah Levine and discussing the idea that Buddha was in fact a revolutionary.

Noah is known for his philosophical alignment with Buddhism, punk and counter-culture, and has helped clear the way for a new generation of mindful activists who feel disaffected with modern society and for whom meditating communities don’t align with their own alternative perspectives.

It is refreshing to hear a man talking about concepts like compassion and forgiveness, alongside honesty about his troubled past filled with drugs and violence; and it is interesting to see how these experiences have contributed to his future path. I was lucky to have the opportunity to ask Noah a couple of questions regarding his perception of Buddhism.

Martyn: You suggest that contemporary schools of Buddhism are not necessarily teaching what Buddha originally intended; what do you mean by this?

Noah: Interestingly, less than 10% of professed Buddhists meditate. Meditation is the core precept of Buddhist practice. Having studied for the last 28 years, reading a Noah Levine lot of original scriptures, I feel confident in understanding original Buddhism, and have found that much of what is presented as Buddhism, in different traditions like Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana and Zen – is not in line with Siddhartha’s message, the original teachings.

I don’t feel frustrated about it. I think it makes sense. Just like in Christianity, you have what Jesus Christ actually said 12

and then you have reports of what Jesus is supposed to have said. It just gets so far away from the message of the founder.

Martyn: So what does it mean to you, Noah?

Noah: Buddha simply means awake or awakened, not worshiping a statue or needing paraphernalia, but to simply sit and be mindful. We often talk of relationships, but it is the very relationship with ourselves that is so defining. Meditation can transform lives, it probably saved mine.

Martyn: With the rise of 24 hour culture and a social media lifestyle, what place does Buddhism hold now?

Noah: Let’s get this straight: Buddha was a revolutionary! His teachings were both radical and against the stream of his culture. To be honest sitting still and practicing is a pain, but its benefits are amazing. It isn’t a quick fix, but a long journey.

Martyn: How do you understand karma?

Noah: Simplistically, karma means action. It is not really what happens to you, because stuff happens to everyone. It’s how we as individuals manage what has, or is happening. That’s our karma. Are we angry or has our ego been bruised? Are we acting with compassion toward others and importantly toward ourselves? Everything is transient - feelings, situations and even materialism, it is our relationship with these elements that sets us on our karmic path.

I would like to thank Noah Levine for his time and teaching, and everyone at Southsea Sangha for making me feel so welcome.

Information is available at www.southseasangha.com for anybody interested in meditation and mindfulness.

For more information about Noah Levine, check out www.againstthestream.org

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PICKS

with Katie Steiness

Le Corbusier-style LC1 Basculant Cowhide Sling Chair

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touch of class this month, readers. A Le Corbusier-style LC1 Basculant Cowhide Sling Chair, no less, found at Roberts of Southsea on Castle Road, a fertile hunting ground for high quality furniture.

The architect, designer and writer known as Le Corbusier (which means crow-like one in French) was born Charles-Édouard Jeanneret in Switzerland in 1887. Although controversial and deemed a revolutionary at the time, he is widely considered a pioneer of modern architectural style and is famous for his theories on Modernism in architecture. He also cocreated Purism in art, with his friend, the painter, Amédée Ozenfant.

replaced the oak frame with chromed steel, and saddle leather was used instead of a light canvas seat and back. Surprisingly comfortable and ergonomic, thanks to the tiltable backrest and sloping cushion, the chair could be customized to the perfect angle for the sitter.

As a young man, he travelled widely across Europe gathering inspiration for his future designs, and worked alongside famous architects, such as Peter Behrens.

On his return to Switzerland, he opened an architectural business with his cousin, and they worked together until 1940.

His career spanned 50 years and his buildings are still standing in cities across Europe, India and America. After moving to Paris, he was appalled by the overcrowded living conditions of people in poverty. To alleviate the problem and improve social housing, he designed apartments that could be stacked on top of each other, even drawing up plans for an ideal city (Ville Contemporaine), that were sadly rejected by the French government.

He was once quoted as saying that “chairs are architecture, sofas are bourgeois" and began experimenting with furniture design in 1928 with The LC1 ‘Basculant Chair’. This was based on an 18th Century wooden version used by the British army officers on campaign in India. The ‘Colonial Chair’ was originally foldable, so perfect for picnics. He 14

These reproductions sell for around £400 online, but pick this one up for a bargain at £120 – unless I get there first! http://www.fondationlecorbusier.fr/ information about Le Corbusier.

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To find other unique and eclectic wares, visit the Castle Road Summer Market on 1st and 2nd July for antiques, records, vintage, as well as an outdoor cinema, live music and food. For more information, email togstidolph@gmail.com or call 07414 715157.

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HOTLY TIPPED CREATIVE QUARTER

Portsmouth City Council has responded to the demand and provided a place where creatives can sell their artwork directly to customers, while also conserving a historic monument.

After a year of restoration, this historic monument is now home to some of Portsmouth’s most talented artists and designer-makers, with a deli-style eatery.

Hotwalls Studios is based on an innovative business model designed to support economic growth in the creative industries and secure the future of this important part of the city’s heritage.

Empty arches, once artillery barracks, have been converted into 13 working studios, using £1.75m from the government’s coastal communities fund, £100,000 of council funding and £40,000 from the Partnership for Urban South Hampshire.

Specialist conservation architects and an experienced construction company were appointed to undertake the painstaking work of transforming the historic monument into modern and functional spaces.

The transformation of the former barracks into the studios has brought new life to this part of the city's heritage, which is tipped to become highly soughtafter studio space.

Feeding all this creativity is The Canteen, a delistyle eatery offering wholesome, seasonal, locally sourced food.

Portsmouth has a thriving creative industry, with many successful established artists and companies, but there is a lack of affordable studio space.

Lucy and Bill Branson, the team from The Tenth Hole Tearooms, are behind the new venture. Lucy said, “We were blown away by the prestigious location

Photos: Claire Sambrook

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he Hotwalls Studios in Old Portsmouth is a bold project that has managed to conserve a historic building and give a massive boost to local creative businesses.

and unique opportunity at the Hotwalls.

opportunities to strengthen the city’s economy.”

“Having established ourselves in the city we were looking to expand, but with a new offer.

The site is fully accessible to the public. Studio opening times will vary, dependent on the working hours of artists and designer-makers in residence.

“We’ll be serving artisan sandwiches and freshly baked pastries, with great coffee and fresh juices.”

The Canteen will serve food to eat in the unique surroundings that this historic monument offers, including the stunning waterfront deck, along with a take away option.

The Canteen is open 8am-5pm all year round, staying open until 9pm from May to September for wine, craft beer and sharing platters.

A spokesperson for the council said, “This has been an incredibly exciting project and the transformation of empty arches into functional and attractive studio spaces is remarkable.

“With all the studios occupied we can look forward to the artists and designer-makers building a creative community, alongside the additional attraction of The Canteen.

“The project has given a new lease of life to this incredible heritage site, while helping the city’s creative industries and providing new jobs and business

Hotwalls Studios & The Canteen can be found on Broad Street, Old Portsmouth www.hotwallsstudios.co.uk

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SMARTIE’S TOP TIPS

our garden is like an intimate conversation between close and special friends - you have the choice to simply observe or actively take part in influencing its shape, tone and colour. Over time a maturing approach allows you to objectively re-evaluate, and in a relaxed manner, make any necessary changes to further enjoy your garden space.

Perhaps the following suggestions are what your garden needs to hear, in order to help influence the potential beauty of this intimate relationship with nature.

Is there enough planting? Have shrubs been planted too close to the lawn or path so that they need constant pruning? Are the path and paved areas even and easy to walk along without tripping? Is there enough colour, and does it

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complement and not jar or clash? Is there bare earth in the borders waiting for weed seeds to germinate? Does your lawn need re-shaping, enlarging or reducing to allow deeper borders for more plants? Have you considered planting a tree or a specialist shrub appropriate for your garden?

Always start with the best garden tools you can afford. Essentially, a sharp hoe, a border fork and a border spade for removing the roots of weeds.

This is also an opportunity to converse with your immediate neighbours, possibly making peace with them first, so you can perhaps share tools and any garden knowledge gained over a friendly hot mug of your finest conversational tea.

Enjoy your garden!

Smartie, the foreman, signing off.

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PHOTOGRAPHY WALKSHOPS

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Paul Gonella, Strong Island Media

t is hard to believe, but this June saw the first anniversary of Photography Walkshops - Strong Island's community walks for photographers of all ages and abilities, which started with a walkshop in Old Portsmouth. Strong Island Media have been running photography workshops for many years, but always in partnership with other arts organisations, schools and museums, most of which were outside Portsmouth. They thought it was time to start their own photography workshops at their favourite places in and around Portsmouth, combining practical learning about many different photography techniques and skills, along with exploring inspiring local locations.

Sarah Rivas Shown are some photos from the many different photographers that have come along on walkshops in the last year, on the 26 different walkshops both in Portsmouth and other places such as Bosham, East Head, Emsworth, Lee-on-Solent, Portchester, etc. Visit the website to find out more and also see the upcoming summer photography walkshop dates shown below.

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UPCOMING PHOTOGRAPHY WALKSHOP DATES ARE: 23rd July 10am-12pm: Dell Quay, Near Chichester 23rd July 2pm-4pm: Gosport, by The Spring 30th July 10am-12pm: Staunton Country Park 30th July 2pm-4pm: Old Portsmouth 13th August 10am-12pm: Eastney Beach 20th August 10am-12pm: Itchenor, Chichester Harbour 20th August 9pm-11pm: Southsea Sunset 27th August 10am-12pm: Hilsea Lines/Foxes Forest

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IT’S A HOME, NOT A DEAL

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Neil Maxwell

ow much should you spend on refurbishing that kitchen or bathroom in your home? What is too much and what is too little? The price tag for each side of the equation is obviously going to be dictated by your budget and perhaps by how long you plan to stay in the property.

The quality and cost of the fittings obviously add to the saleability, but not necessarily the value. It is not a given that two similar houses next door to each other, House A with a hundred thousand pound kitchen and House B with a five thousand pound kitchen, that House A will be worth a hundred thousand pounds more than its neighbour.

I was asked to value a house in precisely this situation when the market was really struggling, and having recently sold the house next door. The homeowners could not understand why my valuation figure was similar to the property next door, given the value of the luxury kitchen that they had fitted (which had a six figure price label). As the discussion evolved, the owners promptly pulled out the clever ironing board attachment discreetly hidden within a kitchen cabinet to demonstrate why their house was worth so much

more than the house next door.

It seemed a slightly surreal moment, and after a moment of silence we all started laughing, but it serves to highlight the difference between spending money on a house because it’s your home and wanting to enjoy the fixtures and fittings, including the designer kitchen and bathroom for years to come, compared to a property that may be a short term stepping stone to the next property which perhaps you don’t wish to expend large amounts of money upon.

Doubtless, if both properties had been on the market at the same time the more expensive kitchen would have helped sell that particular house that much quicker.

Our advice would be, with a limited budget to spend, get the basic layout right. Don’t be afraid to spend money altering the structure if required, perhaps giving you a more practical kitchen or kitchen/breakfast room; this will add value. Work tops and door fronts can always be changed if you have a good quality kitchen carcass. As a rule of thumb we estimate that your spend on the kitchen and bathroom should be between 5-10% of the property value, but there are no hard and fast rules to this.

Craneswater Park £500,000 ‚ Beautifully presented penthouse apartment situated on the fifth floor of this imposing building with panoramic sea views over the Solent and Isle of Wight. Located in the highly requested Craneswater Park setting, you are only a short stroll from Canoe Lake and Southsea seafront, with most other amenities, including shops and transport links also close-by. Approached via a lift service, there are only two apartments occupying the top floor, this one enjoying the southerly views over the sea. The spacious interior benefits from gas fired central heating and double glazing together with: reception hall, double aspect living room with separate dining area, fully fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, two fitted bedrooms and large shower room. Rarely available in many penthouses are two roof terraces on either side of the apartment, one facing east and the westerly terrace with enough space for dining Al Fresco.

Auckland Road East £475,000 Outstanding four bedroom town house located in a very convenient setting within a stroll of Palmerston Road Shopping precinct, Southsea Common and the seafront.

With driveway parking for two/three cars together with integral garaging, this four storey semi must be viewed internally to be fully appreciated. Its surprisingly spacious layout, covering over 1,500 sq ft (inc. garage) offers flexible accommodation comprising: reception hall, cloakroom, guest bedroom or study on the ground floor with a first floor living room and luxury kitchen/breakfast room with integrated appliances. On the second floor you will find two double bedrooms and family bathroom whilst the master bedroom with impressive en-suite shower room and south facing balcony can be found on the top floor. There is also a large eaves storage space. Outside, there is an enclosed paved courtyard garden with side access gate.

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LAUREN MATTHEWS INTERIORS

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ased in a Grade II listed, exposed brick building in Gunwharf Quays, interior designer Lauren Matthews leads each project with support from her small team who assist with computer aided drawings and rendered visuals. The team also works closely with branding and website designers should clients require these services.

Lauren Matthews Interiors (LMI) offers a complete design and project management service for commercial clients.

Specialising in restaurants, bars, beauty salons, and show homes, LMI’s work is primarily based on the South Coast and has established a reputation for contemporary and elegant design.

From refurbishments to brand new businesses, Lauren takes pride in meeting her client’s brief by ensuring the interior layout is carefully planned and fabrics and finishes are sourced to resonate the overarching scheme and to stand the test of time. Bespoke furniture and joinery is designed in the studio and executed to the highest standard by skilled cabinet-makers and tradespeople. Lauren’s First class honors degree in Interior Architecture & Design, along with a number of

Studio 6, Hayling Island

years experience in the industry puts her in a well-informed and experienced position.

In recent years, Lauren has designed and project managed a ‘man cave’ barbershop, Studio 6 on Hayling Island, which offers interactive touch screen technology, a bespoke Mercedes V12 coffee table and mirror TVs. While on a much larger scale, but with the same attention to detail, The Ocean Rooms in Ocean Village exudes glamour and timeless elegance. This project was subcontracted from BPSC and Lauren designed and project managed the 4 month project from conception through to completion.

Other recent projects include furnishing a luxury penthouse show home which was sold within weeks of the project completing.

Perhaps one of the most unusual projects to date is the conversion design of a double decker bus, used in a popular 1990s film, into luxury accommodation.

Lauren is looking forward to sharing the finished project on her website and social media pages: www.laurenmatthews-interiors.com Laurenmatthewsinteriors laurenmatthewsinteriors

The Ocean Rooms, Ocean Village Photography by ksprophoto.com

If you have a project you’d like to discuss with LMI or would like photo realistic renders produced to market off plan property, or to visualise your commercial project, please feel free to send an email: info@laurenmatthews-interiors.com or pick up the phone: 07968 108370 Lauren would love to have an informal chat over a peppermint tea!

Island Harbour Resort & Spa Rendered visual

Lauren Matthews Interiors

Lauren in the Vulcan Building Studio

Aspex, The Vulcan Building, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth PO1 3BF email: info@laurenmatthews-interiors.com phone: 07968 108370

FESTIVAL HAIR Edward Chase

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he sun is shining, the bands are playing...

It's festival season!

a top knot or plait when raining, once dry undo your style for waves and texture again.

PRE FESTIVAL As your hair is about to take a

DAY THREE Hair hangover!The best thing to do

battering give it some TLC with a deep conditioning treatment. This will inject some moisture and will also help keep your hair smoother whilst away.

DAY ONE It’s all about clean hair! Save yourself some time by washing your hair the night before, and whilst damp loosely plait and leave to dry naturally. In the morning undo the plaits, separate with your fingers and don't overload with products (this will make it greasy quicker) For textured waves, spritz on some salt spray and leave to dry naturally or defuse.

DAY TWO Hair starts to get greasy and the shower queues are endless. Don't despair, dry shampoo was made for festivals; a quick spritz and massage-in will freshen up your hair, minimising the amount of oil on your scalp and giving you added volume too!

Brushing your hair will help remove some of the dirt collected during the day. Use a tangle-teezer as they are much gentler and won’t cause any damage.

If you have a fringe, lather some shampoo into it and use a bottle of water to rinse. Velcro roller it whilst you're getting ready to give it shape, or try a scalp plait across your hairline.

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is get it out of your face. There are several ways to style which keep it under control: plaits, a simple ponytail, messy bun or a loose fishtail will always look effortless. Don’t worry about keeping it neat; the festival vibe is all about being casual. Short hair?

Wear a hat to cover greasy, dull hair and protect you from the elements (you’ll also be protected from any unflattering images that appear online later!)

ACCESSORIZE Get back to nature as flowers add instant hippy chic. Whether you go for a floral halo or wild flowers intertwined into a plait, make sure you include some flower power! Acting as a focal point they'll draw attention away from hair that's starting to look dishevelled. Feathers are also very popular at the moment!

THE HEADLINE LOOK Go all out and add glitter to your parting/hairline! To create glitter roots, section your hair into small, messy buns, mix glitter and clear extrastrong hair gel in a bowl and use a small brush to paint directly on your roots.

After the festival, invest in a good hair mask and relax – you and your hair deserve it!

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WILD THYME, I THINK I LOVE YOU

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John Worsey

itting in the juice bar, co-director Kelly Kemp reflects on the evolution of Wild Thyme Wholefoods. It is a little over one year since this unique shop opened its doors on Palmerston Road.

“At the start,” Kelly recalls, “Our vision was half shop, half takeaway. At first, people came in to get their organic veg. But now, we offer many products that are so important to people, but so difficult to get anywhere else. Household goods, beauty care, sports nutrition - there are lots of things you can buy vegan elsewhere, but they might be full of toxins, or not organic, or not natural.”

I have to admit, when I first stepped inside Wild Thyme I was taken aback by the incredible variety on display. On reflection, I’m not sure what I was expecting - aisles of Quorn, perhaps. But here are soya protein supplements for body builders, gluten free homemade cakes, aromatic bath oils… all totally natural, mostly organic, and processed as little as possible.

Kelly has seen plenty of customers like me go wide-eyed at the possibilities. “People buy here for all kinds of different reasons. They might be really into juicing, they might follow a paleo diet - based on what early humans may have eaten -

Wild Thyme is a worker’s co-op, owned and controlled by seven directors. It runs on a not-forprofit basis, with workers having equal pay and status. Although the busy shop has a handful of part-time support staff, if you pop in to fill up a basket you’ll probably find the juicer, shelf stacker and till operator are all directors of the business and eager to help you get the best from your trip.

Kelly is full of praise for the business model. “The level of engagement you get from people who belong to a co-op is completely different from that of a person who is paid to show up. We agree every decision we make. And everyone shares a passion for what we do.”

Kelly, Mario, Fran and Pip

they might just be trying to get a bit healthier…

It’s great to see the journey people go on when they first come in just to get a few things and then, all of a sudden, they’re in every day.”

I ask her about her own journey to a healthier lifestyle. She remembers initially becoming a “junk food vegan”, explaining, “I wanted all the stuff I was into already, but vegan versions. But when you become vegan, your perception changes too.

You start to think more, not just about eating animal products but also about all the other things you are putting into your body. Eating healthy, wholesome food makes me feel better mentally and physically.”

Kelly’s journey to become a director of Wild Thyme is equally thought provoking. “I’m a qualified business change manager, specialising in large IT integration projects. But I was drawn away from the corporate world by a much more mutually-run model of business.”

Most, but not all, of Wild Thyme’s directors follow a plant-based diet. One thing they all share is a commitment to careful sourcing. “We like to source locally where we can. It’s partly about ingredients - for example, we don’t want to fill the shop with sugary products. It’s also about ethics.

If something is fair trade, or sustainable, or promotes healthy values, that is a priority for us.”

So shopping at Wild Thyme is more than an opportunity to get healthier. It’s a way to support ethical business and local enterprise. And it’s your chance to eat cake guilt-free. What’s not to love?

HEAVEN’S LIGHT OUR GUIDE: A LIGHTNING TOUR OF PORTSMOUTH’S WRITING BOOM William Sutton

“I

didn’t know there were so many writers in Portsmouth,” said a Blackwell’s reader, as she queued to have Bodies of Water signed by VH Leslie.

Victoria’s novel straddles contemporary and Victorian London with touches of fantasy and horror.

“Portsmouth ain’t literate.” So everyone says. When I moved here, I believed them. Yet Tongues ’n’ Grooves popular poetry nights suggested otherwise.

Likewise, Write-Invite story nights at Rosie’s Vineyard.

Portsmouth Bookfest is flourishing.

Writers with Portsmouth connections, like Michelle Magorian, draw crowds; Neil Gaiman filled the Guildhall, signing books till 2am.

Portsmouth Writers’ Hub was relaunched by literary dynamo Tessa Ditner. Meetings at Café Parisien (last Thursday of every month) welcomes newcomers alongside established novelists, poets and playwrights for workshops, readings and socials.

Zella Compton’s play How to be a Girl! lit up the New Theatre Royal’s main house with provocative debate. Maggie Sawkins’ show Diving into the Wreck presents an insight into addiction; her poignant Zones of Avoidance won the Ted 34

Hughes Award for new poetry.

Young adult writers include Tom Harris (The Amber Room) and Dee Kirkby (the Portal series).

Christine Lawrence’s novel Caught in the Web evokes the world of 1970s mental health care. Archivist John Sadden wrote the wonderful Pompey historical novel Mudlark.

Literary lion, Matt Wingett rediscovers local histories, from Recollections of John Pounds to Lake Allen’s History of Portsmouth; Matt writes plays, novels and non-fiction such as Conan Doyle and the Mysterious World of Light.

Don’t forget crime writers, like Graham Hurley and Pauline Rowson. Visit Iceland with Quentin Bates’ captivating Sergeant Gunnhildur novels. JS Law’s submarine thriller Tenacity is “addictively readable”, says Patricia Cornwell. Pete Adams’ crime capers Kind Hearts and Martinets have leapt to mainstream success.

Diana Bretherick’s criminological background gives her Turin chillers a murderous edge. My Lawless mysteries explore Victorian London’s

darker side. Christopher Berry-Dee is king of true crime. Cathy Wilson’s Escape from Evil reveals a serial killer’s world.

Opportunities keep springing up.

News website Star and Crescent presents hyper-local tales and national scoops. Front Room: Words at Aurora Café (first Thursday of the month) showcases poets such as Sam Cox and Stella Bahin. Collections like This Island City and Portsmouth Fairy Tales [for Grown-Ups] showcase local talent. Watch out for workshops (eg Voices from the King’s, and Murder at the Theatre), performances (Day of the Dead) and book launches.

Portsmouth’s literary scene is flourishing. And if I’ve left you out, come and meet the Writers’ Hub.

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EXHIBITIONS & MUSEUMS Aspex Gallery

WEDS - SUNDAY, 11 - 4 & BANK HOLIDAYS

Every Saturday FAMILY SATURDAYS A FREE drop-in workshop for all the family - a brilliant opportunity to get creative! Run in conjunction with Aspex’s ARMA artist residency 11am-1pm FREE Every Wednesday MINI MAKERS 11am12pm £3 per child Sat 9 Jul THE PEOPLE’S SYMPOSIUM Led by the Futurators (aged 14 - 23) a series

of talks delivered by artists, creatives and academics for the people of Portsmouth 11am-4pm The Vulcan Building, Gunwharf Quays Tel: 023 9277 8080 www.aspex.org.uk

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard & Naval Museums

Wed 6 - Sat 9 Jul TWELFTH NIGHT 7pm £10 Fri 8 Jul DOCKYARD COMEDY NIGHT 6.30pm Wed 13 Jul ASK THE ARCHIVES 10am5pm FREE Mon 5 - Wed 7 Aug BOATHOUSE 4 SUMMER FESTIVAL 10am- 5.30pm FREE Victory Gate, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth PO1 3LJ Tel: 023 9283 9766 www.historicdockyard.co.uk

Portsmouth Museums

Ongoing EXHIBITION: EDWARD KING A

Life in Art FREE Portsmouth Museum Tue 5 Jul TALK BY ARTIST DEREK BOSHIER 6pm FREE Portsmouth Museum Tue 26 Jul STREET SCENES COLLAGE & MIXED ART WORKSHOP FOR ADULTS £20. Book in advance 023 9283 4744 www.portsmouthmuseums.co.uk

FILM

No 6 Cinema

Sat 2 Jul A HOLOGRAM FOR THE KING (12A) 7pm Boathouse 6, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth PO1 3LJ www.no6cinema.co.uk

MARKETS

Sat 2 & Sun 3 Jul, Sat 6 & Sun 7 Aug LOVE SOUTHSEA MARKETS Palmerston Road Cont’d p.37

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CULTURE VULTURE Emma Beatty

MARY ROSE REVEALED

a polymath and experimenter who loved paint and colour.

From 20 July This month – after some 23

The show is part-painting, part-installation;

years – you can finally get to see the Mary Rose warship without all the trappings of its conservation. Until now, it had been shrouded in mist or obscured by metres of piping and fake walls. This month, its intricate Tudor woodwork will be unveiled and can be viewed from all sides through floor-to-ceiling glazing.

The

16 th

century

warship

had

been

undergoing continuous conservation since she was raised in 1982 from the protective silt of the Solent seabed. The hull was first sprayed with a mist of water and then with a water soluble wax from

1994

to

prevent

any

warping

or

disintegration. In 2013 she entered a new stage

paintings sit in large found images and sculptures.

Cove’s sensitivity to colour combines with a strong architectural sensibility. His works twist conflicting strands of modernism and conceptualism – with elements of kitsch colour. You can see him in action in some of the time-lapse films of the paintings’ evolution. “I don’t describe myself as a painter specifically, I’d say that I was an artist who happens to use quite a lot of paint.”

Aspex Gallery, Gunwharf Quays, The Vulcan Building, Portsmouth PO1 3BF.

OLD PORTSMOUTH ART TRAIL

of controlled air-drying, and was partially off view

Portsmouth in Paint: Edward Beale, Jack House

and shrouded in metres of piping. The hull has

Gallery, High Street, Old Portsmouth 14 July-20

now reached a stable state – the culmination of

August Square Tower art exhibition 17 July

an extraordinary salvage and conservation story

As the Hot Walls Artches are set to open this

– and this is the first chance to see its form

month (see pp.16-17), Old Portsmouth is

standing free. It’s bound to be a remarkable sight.

becoming a destination for art fans. Seek out the

Mary Rose Museum, Historic Dockyard, Main

monthly exhibition by local artists in the Square

Rd, Portsmouth PO1 3PY

Tower (this month on 17 July). And, make sure to pop into Jack House Gallery, where some new

DOUBLE DUTCH

oil paintings of Portsmouth are on show, by

2 July-29 August This new installation is bitter-sweet, as the artist Ben Cove died unexpectedly from a short

illness

while

it was being planned.

Painting, Ben Cove

The

show

was

finalized with guidance from Cove’s sister, and stands testament to a remarkable man. Cove was 36

Edward Beale.

Beale is an established mid-career artist who regularly shows in London galleries. His distinct heavy impasto style uses thick generous sweeps of pigment, full of movement and energy, but, always in the figurative tradition. These are clear-eyed depictions of specific places. Beale paints in situ and observes closely. He came to Portsmouth last Cont’d p.44

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Live at the Bandstand Sun 3 Jul BEATS & SWING 1pm Sun 31 Jul 80s and 90s 1pm Sun 7 Aug SOUL & MOTOWN 1pm West Battery Gardens, Southsea PO5 3NT

Portsmouth Guildhall Until 9 Aug Exhibition: A MOMENT IN TIME Free Until 25 Aug Exhibition: DEMOCRACY STREET Free Until 30 Sep Exhibition: BSO – The Orchestra for the 21st Century Free Wed 27 Jul CHESNEY HAWKES AND FRIENDS 25 YEARS OF THE ‘ONE AND

ONLY’ 1991 - 2016 Sat 30 - Sun 31 Jul THE ORIGINAL PORTSMOUTH TATTOO CONVENTION 11am Mon 1 Aug GUILDHALL MARKET 8.30am5pm Café Guildhall Sat 6 Aug ROYAL MARINES SCHOOL OF MUSIC GRADUATION 2pm Guildhall Square, Portsmouth PO1 2AB Box office: 0844 847 2362 www.portsmouthguildhall.org.uk

Wedgewood Rooms Sat 2 Jul IAN PROWSE & AMSTERDAM 8pm £10, WHERE’S ME JUMPER? 9pm FREE Sat 9 Jul SOUTHSEA CIDER FESTIVAL Afternoon Session 12noon £6, Evening Session 6pm £6 Wed 13 Jul HOMETOWN SHOW 7.30pm £5 Thu 14 Jul GLOBAL PARASITE 8pm £5 Fri 15 Jul WEDGE COMEDY CLUB 7.30pm £8 followed by IT’S A SIN 11pm FREE Tue 19 Jul IN MEMORY OF HARLEY

7pm £5 Thu 21 Jul RAGING SPEEDHORN 8pm £10 Fri 22 Jul WOLF CUB CLUB 10pm Sat 23 Jul S.O.P.H.I.E CHARITY GIG 7.30pm £4 Fri 29 Jul WEDGE COMEDY CLUB 7.30pm £8 followed by IT’S A SIN 11pm FREE Sat 30 Jul THE UNDERGROUND PILOTS 8pm £3 Wed 3 Aug THE DECLINE 7pm £5 Fri 5 Aug MAYFIELD 8pm FREE

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Mondays 10.30am term time only Carnegie Library Wednesdays 10am Central Library Tuesdays 11.15am Cosham Library Mondays, Thursdays 10am, Saturdays 10.30am Southsea Library

STORY TIME Thursdays 10am Alderman Lacey Library Mondays 2pm Southsea Library Every Monday SCRABBLE CLUB Alderman Lacey Library Every Monday RELAX WITH COLOURING Beddow Library Every Monday RELAX WITH COLOURING Southsea Library Every Wednesday CAREERS ADVICE 10am Southsea Library First Wednesday of the month READING HACK 4.45pm Every Monday CAREERS ADVICE 10am Beddow Library Every Wednesday 1pm CAREERS ADVICE Beddow Library Every Thursday CAREERS ADVICE 1pm Southsea Library

Every Tuesday KNITTING GROUP Central Library Every Tuesday CAREERS ADVICE 10am Central Library Every Thursday RELAX WITH COLOURING Cosham Library SEE THE OFFICIAL PORTSMOUTH LIBRARIES FACEBOOK PAGE FOR MORE UPCOMING EVENTS AT PORTSMOUTH LIBRARIES

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Every Friday 12.15-1.15pm Aldsworth Close, Cosham Every Friday 2.15-3.45pm Old Rectory Road, Farlington Alternate Friday 4-6pm Anchorage Park Community Centre Car Park The home library service can also come to your home if you can't get to the library. If you or the person you care for is unable to visit a library because of disability, illness, frailty or mental health problems, one of our home library volunteers can come to your home to bring or collect books for you.For more info about the home library service, email: community.library@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or phone 023 9268 8066.

Portsmouth Library members can enjoy loads of special offers around the city when they show their library card: • 20% discount with Hovertravel on adult and child standard returns, day returns & single. Photo ID also required. Terms & conditions apply.

• £2 off standard admission to the Blue Reef Aquarium (valid for Adult, Child and Senior tickets) • 20% discount at Mozzarella Joes pizza restaurant • 20% off all attraction tickets at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard • 10% discount at Blossoms of Portsmouth florist • Children under 16 and adults over 60 swim for free at the Mountbatten Centre, Eastney Swimming Pool & Charter Community Sports Centre

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Saturday 9, 16, 23 & 30 Jul VOICES FROM THE KING’S Creative writing workshops with award-winning poet Maggie Sawkins. Explore the theatre and archive to create poems and monologues that bring the story of the Kings Theatre to life. 1-4pm Adults only, all abilities.

02392 852218 kingsportsmouth.co.uk Albert Road, Southsea PO5 2QJ Tue 12 Jul BOOK LAUNCH: LAWLESS & THE FLOWERS OF SIN Welcome to the swinging 1860s. Celebrate the launch of William Sutton’s second Victorian mystery.

Songs, shenanigans and sinful biscuits.

Free: just declare your sense of ennui at the door. Moustachios and mutton chops welcome 5.15-6.30pm Blackwell's Bookshop, PO1 2EF Sat 16-Sun 24 Jul SOUTH DOWNS POETRY FESTIVAL sdpf.org.uk @SDPF facebook.com/southdownspoetryfestival Thu 28 Jul Portsmouth Writers’ Hub presents TURNING YOUR WRITING INTO AN AUDIOBOOK with John Williams, 5-8pm Workshop starts at 6.30pm and social beforehand. Free for

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Sat 9 Jul BEYONCE WORKSHOP 714years: 11.30am-1.30pm, 15 years +: 2-4pm £15 Thu 14 & Thu 28 Jul THEATRE TOURS £5 Thu 21 Jul DRAMA SCHOOL SHOWCASE 7.30pm £7.50 42 Kent Street, Portsea, Hampshire PO1 3BS www.groundlings.co.uk

Kings Theatre

Sat 2 Jul PETER PAN The British Musical 7pm (Sat mat 2pm) Sat 2 Jul THEATRE TOUR 10.30am Wed 6 - Sat 9 Jul ALL OR NOTHING The Mod Musical 7.30pm (Sat mat 2.30pm) Fri 8 Jul SOUL LEGENDS 7.30pm Sat 9 & Sun 10 Jul SEASONS & AROUND THE WORLD Classique School of Dance 11am & 6.30pm Thu 14 Jul RONNIE SCOTT BAND &

CLAIRE MARTIN 7.30pm Sat 16 Jul TIMESTEP Keep Calm and Dance! 2pm & 7pm Sun 17 Jul ANNIE & INTO THE WOODS 6pm Thu 21 Jul THE PASADENA ROOF ORCHESTRA 7.30pm Fri 22 Jul HOUSE OF BURLESQUE 7.30pm Sat 23 Jul ONE NIGHT IN VEGAS 7.30pm Sun 24 Jul ANDRE RIEU’S 2016 MAASTRICHT CONCERT 3pm & 8pm Mon 25 - Fri 29 Jul PIRATES OF THE CURRY BEAN - SUMMER SCHOOL WORKSHOP Ages 7-11 Mon 25 - Fri 29 Jul & Mon 8 Aug TECHNICAL SUMMER SCHOOL Wed 3 Aug ONE DAY SHADOW PUPPET WORKSHOP 10am Thu 4 Aug ONE DAY INTRODUCTION TO FILM MAKING 10am Albert Road, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 2QJ, Box Office: 023 9282 8282 kingsportsmouth.co.uk Cont’d p.48

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The Nice Guys USA 2015 Director: Shane Black Cert15

yan Gosling and Russell Crowe star in this crime/corruption comedy, set in 1977 Los Angeles. They reluctantly team/pal/ buddy up, to find a missing porn actress who is implicated in a high level corporate cover up.

prevalent in today’s society, haven’t yet arrived. It is an era full of extremes, especially in L.A and Gosling and Crowe crash and stumble their way through it, accompanied by Gosling’s precocious daughter, Holly (Angourie Rice).

It’s an odd film to place. It’s comic tone is disrupted with unexpected shock moments and slightly tacky Hollywood party gimmicks.

The Nice Guys made me laugh. Not too sure about Russell Crowe’s acting ability, but he does provide a ‘Bud’ Abbott comic foil to Gosling’s Lou Costelloand he can smash a baddies face in really well and of course they all deserved it.

It is full of seventies film and political references and jokes, but it's main comic thrust is aimed at the pre- p.c (political correctness not personal computer) world.

It is a rough and tumble environment where the ‘isms’ and ‘ologies’ which have become

So take a trip back to the seventies with these ‘nice guys’. They are certainly not Starsky and Hutch, but amiable losers who of course, come good in the end.

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year and painted South Parade Pier, the esplanade and the distinctive city skylines. Sadly, he couldn’t get permission to paint in the dockyard (which seems a great shame). In the adjoining room are works by two popular local Portsmouth artists, Chris Wood and Sadie Tierney. Wood is showing his Portsmouth Pub series linocuts and Sadie Tierney has made new prints of the seafront and funfair.

NEW SHOW AT KINGS SHIP Hand Pulled Haiku: Screen prints by Christian Bennet 1-29 July The Kings Ship Tattoo Studio opened its new gallery space last month and this is its second show. See screen prints by local illustrator, designer and printmaker Christian Bennett. The first exhibition took inspiration from oriental design, and this one follows suit; Bennett’s work is inspired by 17th century Japanese haiku master Matsuo Basho. You might see more works in this genre at the annual Portsmouth Tattoo Convention 2016 (31 July) at the Guildhall. Some 65 ink artists will be putting their designs on show King’s Ship, 96 Marmion Road 44

SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE ON TOUR Two Gentlemen of Verona 13 July, 7.30pm The Globe Theatre stops off in Portsmouth this month with a new production before taking it abroad to Denmark, Austria, Serbia and Hungary. Its touring productions are always a treat, and this updating of Shakespeare’s lyrical comedy is set in modern dress with a couple of jazzy musical numbers.

Quick-paced and energetic comedy, as the two main characters become infatuated with the same woman and wrestle with the “chameleon Love”.

New Theatre Royal, 20-24 Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth PO1 2DD

EDINBURGH PREVIEWS AT THE SPINNAKER 18-20 July Spinnaker Tower Comedy Club has three special nights this month, as award-winning national comedy stars use it to warm up for their Edinburgh Festival gigs. Hosted by local comedian James Alderson. Comedians include Lucy Porter, Andy Askins, Paul McCaffrey, Joel Dommett, Gary Delaney and Zoe Lyons.

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With Kevin Dean RCA Learn the fascinating ways of watercolour: different washes, glazes, resist techniques Some materials provided Sat 23rd July 10.am-3pm £58

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Photo: Paul Gonella/Strong Island

We still have £1m to raise to complete this project and are calling all hands to get involved. Please text SSea06 and your amount to 70070 or visit warrior.org to find out how you can help.

Warrior Preservation Trust is a Registered Charity No 256756 47

New Theatre Royal Sat 2 Jul BROADWAY AND BEYOND 7.30pm £20 Thu 7 Jul ALL WE WANT TO DO IS DANCE 7.30pm £12.50 Fri 8 Jul BIG BAND ERA 7.30pm £15 Sat 9 Jul CENTRE STAGE Moving On 2016 7.30pm £12 Wed 13 Jul TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA 7.30pm £24 Sat 16 Jul BEMIS & FRIENDS 8pm £6 Thu 21 Jul THE RAT PACK 7.30pm £22 Fri 22 Jul TOUR OF NEW THEATRE ROYAL 2pm Fri 22 Jul ROB BECKETT: MOUTH OF THE SOUTH 8pm £14 Sat 23 Jul BEN'S BEES BY KATY HOUNSELL-ROBERT 2pm £7.50 Sat 23 Jul WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE MATE? 7.30pm £10 Tue 2 Aug PORTSMOUTH STORIES Summer Holiday WORKShop 10am-4pm Sat 6 Aug PORTSMOUTH STORIES Family Workshops 11am-12.30pm 20-24 Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth PO1

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OTHER EVENTS Every Friday SOUTHSEA CASTLE CHAMPAGNE BAR from 6pm Sat 2 Jul SOUTHSEA SKATE PARK ROLLER DISCO 7pm £5 Skate hire £2.50 Sun 3 Jul DOGGIE FUN DAY 12noon FREE Port Solent Sun 3 Jul PEDAL PORTSMOUTH Family Festival of Cycling 11am-3pm Lakeside Wed 6 - Sat 9 Jul ART & FLOWER FESTIVAL 10am Milton United Reformed Church Tue 12 Jul PORTSEA ISLAND DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS SOCIETY From 6pm Ice cream in foyer before 6.45-8pm presentation: “‘Prinny’ and the Excesses of the Regency Period” by R.A. and V&A guide, Stephen Richardson.

Visitors donation £5 From 6pm Eldon Building, University of Portsmouth (opposite Chimes Restaurant, Winston Churchill Avenue)

Sat 16 Jul SOUTHSEA SKATE PARK ROLLER DISCO 7pm £5 Skate hire £2.50 Sun 17 Jul CRAFTS IN THE TOWER 11am4pm Square Tower Mon 18 Jul ZOMBIE ENCOUNTERS AT THE FORT 7.30pm £20 Fort Widley Fri 22 - Sun 24 Jul AMERICA’S CUP WORLD SERIES Fri 29 Jul - Fri 26 Aug FREE THINGS FOR KIDS TO DO 10am-4pm Commercial Road Thu 4 Aug BEACH BREEZE BIMBLEY Guided Cycle Ride 12noon meet at Corner Cafe, Hampshire Terrace Sat 6 Aug SOUTHSEA SKATE PARK ROLLER DISCO 7pm £5 Skate hire £2.50

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COLOUR OUR COVER AND WIN A PRIZE

he black & white drawing on this month’s cover is of HMS Warrior, ready for you to colour in. You can use crayons, felt-tip pens or paint. No matter what your age, or where you live, carefully prise off the cover and get colouring.

Here’s what you could win

1 years membership of the HMS Warrior Assoc. giving you unlimited free admission to HMS Warrior plus a guest, or two family children, plus a unique memento made onboard the ship.

Children/young people:

3 age groups: Under 10s, Under 14s and Under 18s Win a behind the scenes tour of HMS Warrior with the Captain, plus a unique memento, made onboard the ship.

Competition guidance:

Please send your artwork no later than 29 July along with your entry form below.

Winners will be notified in August. There are two sizes of The Southsea Lifestyle, A5 and A4, you are invited to colour either size. You are welcome to submit more than one entry.

You are encouraged to interpret the drawing in anyway you please, from a realistic look, to a more imaginative range of colours. We hope you enjoy the process and look forward to seeing the finished results. th

The Judges:

Fiona Poustie, Campaign Director at HMS Warrior. Rebecca Crow of The Jack House Gallery, Old Portsmouth. Oliver Tubb, Aspex Gallery

Photo: Paul Gonella/Strong Island

Cover drawing: Kevin Dean

Adults:

Winners will be notified after 29th July. All of the prize winner’s artwork will be displayed onboard the ship and posted on Southsea Lifestyle’s extensive social media channels.

Please post, or hand in at the HMS Warrior 1860 Reception Desk in the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Visitor Centre, for the attention of: Fiona Poustie, Campaign Director, HMS Warrior 1860, Victory Gate, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth PO1 3QX

Your Name: Adult £ Child: Under 10 £ Under 14 £ Under 18 £ Address: Email:

Postcode:

Colour this picture of HMS Warrior See details overleaf