Southsea Lifestyle Dec 2017 by Salad Publishing

Southsea A FAIRYTALE TRANSFORMATION

Dec 2017/Jan 2018

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THE QUEENS HOTEL

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CONTRIBUTORS John Worsey is a freelance writer, based in Southsea. He works in advertising, communications, media and branding Kate Thompson is a Southsea writer with a passion for uncovering quirky human interest stories Neil Maxwell is director of Fry & Kent Estate Agents and volunteer crew member of the RNLI Emma Beatty teaches journalism at the University of Portsmouth. She has lived in Southsea for ten years, and has two children Russell Baldwin has an MA in Film Studies, is a qualified teacher, lives in Southsea and is an experienced carpenter and decorator Girl About Southsea is Charlotte Griffiths: blogger, freelance marketer and photographer. She has three little girls and a whippet called Hugo Luke Newton is a Personal Trainer and founder of SWEAT Southsea and the Fitness Festival Lianne de Mello from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust Lorna Apps-Woodland – Create by LAW created the illustration on p.31. Lorna lives in Southsea, she teaches part-time at UoP creates and remains curious... Southsea Lifestyle Produced by Salad Publishing Ltd Editor: Kevin John Dean Creative Director: Zirrinia Austin Dean Web design & social media: Daniel Sweeney Media partners: Strong Island Co What’s on listings: Sophie McCue Editorial assistant: Kai Austin Dean

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THE QUEENS HOTEL WELCOME HOME CAN WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE? HOW TO MAKE A FILM IN THREE EASY STEPS

24 THE PERFECT MOBILE OFFICE 26 POSTCARDS FROM MY NEIGHBOURHOOD

30 THE TOYMAKERS’ APPRENTICE 35 SHOP LOCAL THIS CHRISTMAS 38 GIFTS FOR THE BOOKWORM IN YOUR LIFE

38 MOCKTAILS FOR A DRY JANUARY 50 HAMPSHIRE OWL IMAGE A WINNER 54 BACK TO THE FUTURE WITH DR TRUDY

57 FILM 68 STAYING ON TRACK 71 CULTURE VULTURE

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s we approach the festive holidays, do we look back over the past year or forward to the next? I prefer to look ahead, and you will be pleased to know I’ve been dusting off some favourite selfimprovement books for something inspiring to end the year with.

And here it is... If you want to predict your future, examine your actions now. If you are concerned about your future career path or income, look at what you do each working day. Want to predict your future health - look at your eating and exercise habits today. Seems obvious perhaps, but it helped me realise the time for change is now, not at some mythical point in the future. Which is one of the reasons we’ve decided to revert to publishing Southsea Lifestyle bi-monthly, which means that our next edition will be out on 3rd February. We think it will enable us to create an even better magazine, in print and online, and give us a healthier work-life balance. As ever we’d like to thank all our readers and advertisers for supporting us in 2017 and look forward to appearing on your doormats once more in 2018.

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THE QUEENS HOTEL Southseaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grandest hotel is undergoing a ÂŁ7m renewal that will reveal once again her regal splendour and regenerate a corner of the city that has seen better days. Kate Thompson finds out more. Photos: Johnny Black. 6

Kate Thompson

fairy tale transformation is underway at the Queens Hotel in Southsea, and the sleeping beauty is being returned to her original glory. The ornate finery of the turn of the century exterior has always hinted at her elegant past, and despite the neglect of recent years, her Edwardian Baroque grandeur still commands respect. The new owners – a consortium led by hotelier Farid Yeganeh, are passionate about the future for the Queens Hotel. Speaking to Farid, the excitement is palpable. “I have been in hotels all my life,” he explained. “My parents were hoteliers and I bought the Royal Beach Hotel 14 years ago.

“I love the industry and becoming the owner of the Queens Hotel has given me a renewed excitement.” While there have been major challenges to overcome – only 60 per cent of the rooms had hot water when they took over in April, and the top floor had been closed for years – there have been many rewards already. A beautiful marble ‘chequer board’ pattern floor has been revealed in the lobby and has instantly transformed the ambience of the hotel. “We’ve spent nearly £1m so far and we are being rewarded as quickly as we are spending the money,” said Farid. Once the painstaking work is completed by 2020, the Queens Hotel will have 104

may be) – it is the staff who ensure a warm welcome and set the tone. Duty Manager Callum Buckland is fizzing with excitement about the transformation that is underway. A student of architecture, he has been researching the history of the hotel. While chef, James Martin is building a reputation for great food, and clearly loving the challenge. (His sous chef, Michael Horrell shared a morsel of smoked, rare beef that was tender and delicious while we chatted).

bedrooms and the aspiration is for her to be Southsea’s only 4-star hotel. “We want to create a classic style like the Rosewood Hotel in London. “We are using a carpet maker in the North who uses designs dating back to the 1800s, and we would rather use good, solid secondhand furniture in different styles to complement the building,” he explained. Central to their plans is their vision for the Osborne Road elevation.“We want to transform the street scene and we have plans for a delicatessen and a supper-club diner where China Town used to be in the basement. “There will also be a spa with an indoor swimming pool, and the original entrance will be opened up to provide private access to the penthouse apartments we are planning for the top floor,” he said. Of course, a hotel is about so much more than just bricks and mortar (however fine they 8

“In January, we will be auditioning new acts for a programme of events in 2018. The Queens is made for live music and will breathe even more life into her walls. “Every day she is revealing something new to us – we are all on a journey, and its one we would like everyone to join us on,” said Farid.

AT A GLANCE - HISTORY OF THE QUEENS HOTEL Southsea House 1861 – a large private home was situated in an almost identical position to the front half of the existing hotel 1865/70 First Queens Hotel was built converting the original house 1901 Fire tore through the hotel destroying the building and claiming the lives of two chambermaids 1903 A grander Queens Hotel rose from the ashes 1910 Queens Hotel almost doubles in size Famous Guests have included Sir Winston Churchill who stayed for several nights; Charles de Gaulle; Rowan Atkinson filmed an episode of Mr Bean in Room 426 and Joan Collins filmed scenes for The Time of Their Lives in the Elizabeth Ballroom

Photos: Johnny Black

COMPETITION

Win a tea for two at The Queens Hotel over the festive holidays, worth ÂŁ35.90 To enter go to southsealifestyle.com/queenshotel and tell us which Prime Minister has stayed at the Queens hotel: Harold Wilson, Winston Churchill or Clement Attlee? All entries must be received by midnight 21st December. The winner will be drawn at random and notified on 22nd December. The winner should redeem their prize before the end of January 2018. Full terms and conditions of the competition can be found at southsealifestyle.com/queenshotel Find out more about The Queens Hotel at www.queenshotelportsmouth.com 9

CHRISTMAS HAS ARRIVED AT DESIGN HOUSE

55-57 Marmion Road Southsea PO5 2AT Tel/Fax 02392 838038 www.designhousesouthsea.co.uk 10

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WELCOME HOME...

In the tradition of Through the Keyhole, we are encouraging residents with beautiful, different and downright quirky abodes to throw open their doors to Southsea Lifestyle readers and share how they have made their mark on their home. Words by Kate Thompson

There was the crack that was exposed, running down the length of their home, caused by a WW11 bombing raid.

beautiful new kitchen-diner to be completed (ably assisted by architect, Stephanie Marshall), the moment of truth had finally arrived. The piece of furniture, around which the design for the whole room had been built, was brought down from the bedroom where it had been temporarily stored.

The building company, Sea Salt 47 then discovered that the extension that had been added before they bought their Victorian midterrace home 18 years ago, had no foundations and was gradually moving away from the house.

Affectionately now known as the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;gin cupboard,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;it is a sturdy piece of wooden furniture, that from the outside only hints at the stylish but practical interior within. The top lifts and folds to reveal glittering glasses, while the doors below open onto a wellstocked wine rack and storage for spirits.

But after weeks of patiently waiting for her

Hubby Simon and a mate manfully manoeuvred

Photographs: Copperpeg Photography

indsay Harrison and her family survived for months on food prepared in a microwave or toaster and the dramas that can only unfold when you agree to the back of your house being removed to make way for something better.

the hefty cupboard down the stairs and shifted it into the kitchen with an expectant shove. “Would you believe it was 5mm too big for the space that had been left for it,” she said. Builder Steve was quick to remedy the situation. He unfurled a canvas roll that contained all his grandfather's carpentry tools, lovingly treasured over many years, and shaved off the requisite excess from the edge of the wooden worktop he had recently installed. "The thing I love most about my kitchen is that it includes special pieces of furniture like the ‘gin cupboard.’ We bought it from an antiques shop in Norfolk - we had been travelling up and down for weeks to see my mother-in-law in hospital and one day, when it was all getting a bit much, I just had to stop and think about something else. “And that's when we found it and now it is one of our most treasured items.”

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CAN WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

Neil Maxwell

iewing and advising owners about selling often quite expensive property in Southsea, it is easy to forget that many people don’t have anywhere that they can call home. With the increasing cold weather, homelessness is a problem that seems more endemic and visible on our streets then ever before. I was shocked to see that several tents had sprung up on a very busy local roundabout where several people were living - dodging traffic to cross the road. With the closure of so many facilities that had previously existed to aid rough sleepers, and with increasing problems surrounding universal credit, we probably shouldn’t be surprised to see more people living on the streets? The problems that homeless people present are many, and it leaves caring individuals with a dilemma in terms of what we can do to help, if anything. I say ‘if anything’ because in trying to help, it might be argued that we could make matters worse. Giving rough sleepers/beggars cash or items other than clothing may lead to the items being sold to fund a lifestyle which could exacerbate the problems that led to homelessness in the first place. Or perhaps we should just give homeless people whatever we can afford and for them to spend as they see fit?

Whatever your take on the situation, local charities, foodbanks, and shelters are a great place to start, With gifts of food, money, and clothing, they ensure that help and support is provided in a constructive manner, and where it is most needed. A recent local initiative has seen a bus converted into living accommodation for up to ten people, and they are currently seeking sponsors to help pa y for cleaning, food, and bedding. In speaking with some people around the city, they blame the problem on the shortage of police who aren’t moving people on in the way that they used to, but surely in doing so you are only moving the problem further down the road. Having spent time with a local charity, involved with homelessness, it became apparent that some of the long term rough sleepers were in a cycle. Sadly, unless the individuals were willing to help themselves break the cycle, all that could be done for them was to ensure they had warm clothing and access to washing facilities. I came to the conclusion that the best I could do to help was to donate to one of the various charities across the city working tirelessly with little, or no state support to try and make things better. Charities who know what they’re doing and understand the problems facing people in this situation.

LENNOX ROAD SOUTH, SOUTHSEA £240,000 Impressive hall floor apartment situated in an imposing detached Victorian dwelling within a stroll of Southsea seafront and the main shopping precinct at Palmerston Road. Whether this will be your first home, an investment opportunity, or just a weekend retreat by the sea, you will be pleasantly surprised with the spacious layout, which spans almost 1,000 sq.ft (93.0 sq.m) and retains many original features. Benefiting from gas fired central heating and some double glazing, the house is approached via a wrought iron gate and steps leading up to the pillared entrance vestibule which leads to the communal reception hall. This apartment comprises: entrance hall, lovely westerly facing 22’4 x 15’11 living/dining room with original fireplace, separate dual aspect kitchen, family bathroom with four-piece suite, inner hallway, bedroom one with useful overhead storage area and second bedroom. Externally, the building occupies an enclosed corner plot with communal gardens and allocated parking bay. EPC Rating D. LOWCAY ROAD, SOUTHSEA - £480,000 Outstanding semi detached Victorian family residence situated in a requested residential location. With no expense spared and lovingly refurbished throughout to include re-wiring, re-plumbing, re-plastering, new central heating and double glazing, this beautifully presented house must be seen to be believed! Enhanced by its white window shutters and spanning some 1,625 sq.ft (151 sq.m), the spacious accommodation includes: recessed entrance porch, reception hall, cloakroom, living room with full height folding doors to a separate dining room, impressive open plan kitchen/family room complete with integrated appliances. There is a split level landing with two bedrooms and family bathroom on the lower landing together with two double bedrooms on the upper landing. Externally, there is a gated access leading to an enclosed, lawned, westerly facing rear garden. EPC Rating F.

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HOW TO MAKE A FILM IN THREE EASY STEPS So how do you make a film without having to move to Los Angles? It is really as simple as (1) registering with DVMISSION 48 Hour Film Challenge (2) getting some friends together with a camera and (3) then screening your film at DVMISSION’S glittering gala and awards ceremony.

CAN IT BE ANY SIMPLER? Well, not really and in the past people have made films for DVMISSION on their camera phones, so equipment is not a barrier to entry. Nor is age or experience, as all sorts of people take part, from young aspiring filmmakers to OAPs taking to opportunity to have a go at something new. There are prizes for all sorts of categories, and we award the legendary Pompey Oscars for professional and non-professional productions.

if not the world. The idea for a 48-hour film challenge originally came from DIY filmmaker, Johnnie Oddball. Frustrated with the difficulty of making short films, he dreamed up the idea of a 48-hour challenge offering: “If you can turn up on Friday to pick a title and a theme out of a film can, and use them to make a film within 48 hours, you can return two weeks later to watch your film on the big screen”. In 2003 he then went on to create one of the biggest filmmaking events in British history with a national 48-hour film challenge in which over 10,000 people participated, producing 488 short films. Since then the idea has taken root and is now a regular feature in the dairy of filmmakers all over the world. So, don’t sit on your hands, get on over to our website and register your team. The CHALLENGE WEEKEND takes place from 5pm, Fri 9 March - 5pm, Sun 11 March.

SO, WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENS? This is the question that people who have never heard of a 48-hour film challenge are most likely to ask and again the answer is very simple. At 5pm on the Friday night of the challenge weekend we release three ‘obstructions’ in the form of a line of dialogue, a genre and a title. Your mission is to then make a two-minute film that creatively responds to these obstructions. Then on the Sunday night you upload your finished film to our website. Over the following week our judges watch all the films and on the Saturday of the next weekend we screen all the films and award the Pompey Oscars in thirteen different categories. I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF A 48-HOUR FILM CHALLENGE BEFORE, WHERE DID THE IDEA COME FROM? Actually, this will be our twelfth DVMISSION challenge, and we have been running it in Portsmouth since 2006, and we are officially the longest running 48-hour film challenge in the UK, 22

The DVMISSION PRESENTS premier night, awards ceremony and after party, from 7.30pm Sat 17 March at The Wedgewood Rooms, Albert Road, Portsmouth, PO4 0JW. • Visit the DVMISSION website: http://www.dvmission.co.uk • Join us on FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/DVMISSION • Watch films from previous years: https://www.youtube.com/user/dvmission • Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DVMISSION • Find us on Instgram: https://www.instagram.com/dvmission/ • Buy tickets for DVMISSION LIVE: http://www.wedgewood-rooms.co.uk/ If you have any questions, feel free to email or call. Roy H anney MISSION DIRECTOR, operations@dvmission.co.uk 07894 899 044

THE PERFECT MOBILE OFFICE Girl About Southsea

f you have been following my blog, you may have seen a recent post about why I went freelance. I think it’s important to remember that making the decision to go freelance and give up your secure PAYE job isn’t something to do lightly, and something that may put many people off. But for some, it can be the most liberating feeling - handing in your notice, knowing you can finally focus your attention on your business and to have more freedom to do as you please. But once you have taken freelancing by the horns, what next? It can be quite a lonely venture, if you’re sat at home working from your laptop in your dining room or spare bedroom. Sometimes you can miss the mindless chat of an office environment, or

other people making your cups of tea. Southsea is full of creative people who either freelance as a side hustle, dipping their toe into the selfemployment water, whilst others are fully submerged in a freelance career. There are so many scenic spaces to surround yourself in whilst working away at your laptop, or if you needed a table and some good strong coffee to keep you refuelled, there are many lovely coffee shops that offer a great working environment, and very essential coffee. Whether you’re a desktop or laptop worker, Southsea offers the perfect mobile office, or much needed respite from work. And of course not forgetting the strong, supportive freelancing community.

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Postcards From My Neighbourhood EXHIBITION DATES: Wednesday 7 February - Sunday 15 April 2018 SUBMISSION: deadline: Saturday 3 February 2018 CELEBRATION EVENT: Saturday 10 February 2018, 14:00hrs

raw, paint or photograph what you love or loathe about your neighbourhood.

Postcards From My Neighbourhood is a collaboration between Aspex and Southsea Lifestyle, encouraging people of all ages and abilities living within the PO postcode to visually respond to where they live. All entries will be exhibited at Aspex, Portsmouth’s leading contemporary art gallery, located in Gunwharf Quays. Out of the submissions, a select few will feature within the February/March edition of Southsea Lifestyle and online. Following the exhibition, the postcards will be gifted to the Portsmouth City Archive. 26

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES ●

Entries must be A6 in size (105mm x 148mm) ● Entries must be 2D, but in any media ● Entrants must live within the PO postcode district ● Entries will not be returned following the exhibition’s completion, but will be gifted to the Portsmouth City Archive For artwork to be exhibited at the celebration event, entries must be received by Saturday 3 February 2018. Aspex will continue to accept and exhibit artworks after the submission deadline.

Postal address: FAO: Postcards From My Neighbourhood Aspex The Vulcan Building Gunwharf Quays Portsmouth PO1 3BF Please include your name, email address and postcode on the back of your postcard and post it, send it in an envelope if you prefer, or deliver it in person. All information will be kept confidential - simply used to invite entrants to the exhibitionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s celebration event. 27

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NEW ROCK BAND SESSIONS FOR CHILDREN & TEENAGERS

ortsmouth Music Academy has been teaching one-to-one and group lessons in Cosham and Southsea for the last 6 years, providing musical instrument lessons to all ages and abilities. Earlier this year they launched an exciting new project called ROCK IT, a rock band club for 8-16 year olds, run every Saturday at their centre in Kings Road, Southsea.

you’ve learnt with other instruments and finally a chance to perform in bands.

“Fighting against cuts in the arts in schools, we are dedicated to giving children and teenagers every chance at receiving the benefits of learning music. Learning music at a young age boosts c onfidence, brain function, concentration and self expression in a way that nothing else does.”

LEARN GUITAR, DRUMS, PIANO, BASS GUITAR OR SINGING ALONGSIDE THE ART OF PERFORMANCE!

Take advantage of a trial offer of 2 sessions for £10. Usual price is £15 per session or £10 for existing PMA students.

Rock It is designed for children and teenagers of all abilities, from complete beginners to young prodigies, and is a place where they can improve their playing whilst experimenting with performance skills - something that can’t usually be covered in one-to-one lessons. There are 2 sessions every Saturday: 9:3011:00am for ages 8-11 and 11:00am12:30pm for ages 11-16. Led by a team of experienced tutors, each session incorporates three elements - a lesson in your specific instrument, a group rehearsal of the song

If you are interested in joining this exciting project, please visit www.PortsmouthMusicAcademy.co.uk or call 02392 985385 to book your place! 29

THE TOYMAKERS’ APPRENTICE

A story for Christmas by John Worsey. Illustration by Lorna Apps-Woodland

first saw Issie Oke on the day I moved to Southsea. While I squeezed boxes through my new doorway, ten-year-old Issie hurtled up and down the street on a scooter, singing a made-up song.

In the years that followed, she loved to pamper my dog whenever she saw us out walking. One day, she surprised us with a beautiful new name tag, which she had hand-carved from driftwood. She was a kind, attentive girl with a warm smile and a generous heart. She seemed to vanish a few months ago. I asked her mum whether she had gone away to college. “No,” Olu replied. “She’s doing an apprenticeship. Something very special.” I was intrigued and, as I found out more, amazed. “Do you think she’d talk about this for Southsea Lifestyle?” I asked. “You’ll have to write a letter and ask.” Olu gave me the address. It was just three words long. In November, Issie and I chatted over coffee and cake at The Tenth Hole. “I’m only back in Pompey for a couple of days,” she explained. “It’s about to get really busy at work.” “So, what’s it like?” I asked. “The North Pole?” “Freezing,” she grinned. “And brilliant.” “How on earth did you get the job?” “I saw an advert online,” she said, unexpectedly. “They told me later most people don’t bother applying, ‘cos they reckon it’s a joke. But lots do, still, from all over the world. They only take three of us every year. It’s hard to fit more in, ‘cos we need much bigger beds and stuff.” “Bigger… than the elves?” “Yeah,” Issie said, as if it was perfectly normal, which I suppose it is to her. “They’d love it in here, you know. An elf meal is one course savoury, three courses of sweet. I put on about a stone in my first week. So I

started riding reindeer and that keeps me fit!” “What are you learning?” “All the traditional crafts - wooden soldiers, rocking horses, china dolls, teddy bears. They teach lots of different disciplines. Then there’s more modern stuff. We have to source the electronic bits kids want these days, so I help with supplier negotiations.” “So the elves wouldn’t make, um, an iPad?” “No way. They can do that cheaper in China, so we get it shipped to the Pole by express sleigh. We’re in the artisan toy business. Heirloom quality. But you can still play with what I make. You’ve got to be able to play with it. Otherwise it’s not Christmas, is it?” “I suppose not,” I said. And a memory popped into my head. Issie’s parents were loading a big tea tray into the boot of their car, one snowy morning. Little Issie, wrapped up in scarf, gloves and bobble hat, excitedly told me, “We’re going up Portsdown Hill! Look, I made a sled.” I took a closer look and, sure enough, the tea tray had been modified with two sleek wooden runners and a set of curved handlebars. Young Temi pulled shyly on my coat sleeve and whispered, “My sister is the best at making stuff.” The smell of coffee brought me back to the present, where Issie was finishing her chocolate cheesecake. She sat back with a contented sigh. “This is the perfect job for you, isn’t it?” “Yeah,” she nodded. “There’s two things I love making, more than anything in the world. I love making cool stuff. And I love making people smile.” Writing this, I can’t help but grin at how life works out. Issie Oke, the toymaker’s apprentice, honing her craft in Santa’s workshop. She’s there right now, working hard to make people happy. It’s what she’s always done. For Issie, it’s always been Christmas every day.

A LIFE IN JEWELLERY

Barbara Tipple is one of the most accomplished jewellers in Britain today. The recipient of seven prestigious industry awards, alongside an honorary PhD from Portsmouth University and Freedom of the City of London, an award dating back to the 13th century.

s a student, Barbara visited a contemporary jewellery exhibition at London’s Victoria & Albert Museum. She decided there and then that she would switch her studies. “I knew instantly that my destiny was to design jewellery”. In her second year at art college in London, Barbara won her first major international competition, the De Beers Diamonds International Award (DIA). Barbara went on to become one of only two people in Great Britain to have ever been awarded the prestigious award on four occasions.

To win a DIA, designs from South and North America are sent to New York, European participants send their designs to London. Asian and Australian designs to Tokyo. 300 designs are chosen from each region. All the designs are sent to 32

London, where judges are flown from different countries, who finally choose the Diamonds International Award winners usually 20 designs. The piece must then be made and after the presentation of awards the pieces tour the world with a major exhibition in each country. It was very exciting for Barbara to win the award at the age of 21, and gave her the confidence to embark upon a series of groundbreaking, complex pieces of jewellery. Since then, her life has been a journey, refusing to design for more commercial companies, Barbara began creating her own range of jewellery, although this often meant waiting tables in the evening. Finally, in 1981, Barbara opened her first workshop in Marmion Road, Southsea. In her 40s, she met master Goldsmith, David Ward who became her husband and business partner. To this day, David, also recipient of Freedom of the City of London, makes Barbara’s imaginative designs a reality.

Together they opened another workshop and boutique in Albemarle Street, Mayfair in 2004.

After 13 years in Mayfair, Barbara Tipple is now back in her Southsea shop and workshop, delighted to be living and working close to family and friends, and the sea, travelling regularly to London and abroad to meet clients. Barbara’s clients range from those ordering elaborate bespoke items to those on a far more modest budget, sometimes adapting jewellery of sentimental value. “More than ever, our clients appreciate our British-made creations and they come back to us again and again. Over 40 years since I began as a jeweller, I still adore what I do,” says Barbara Tipple.

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SHOP LOCAL THIS CHRISTMAS

any of our local retailers, large and small, depend upon our custom at Christmas to help them through the quieter months in the new year. The next few pages are filled with various gift ideas, at different price points and for different age groups. We have included a few on-line sellers too, but all from Portsmouth and Southsea (see page 38).

Overlapping sterling silver fern bangle - £228 Charlotte Cornelius The Workshop 87A Marmion Road, Southsea Christmas Limited Edition Perfect Pamper Gift Set, in a luxury magnetic close box inc: ‘You’ve Been Naughty’ Charcoal Soap, Deeply cleansing and detoxifying. Botanical Facial Steam with Frankincense and Myrrh. Brightening, rejuvenating and soothing. ‘Glad Tidings’ Blooming Bath & Shower Oil, invigorating and lavishly moisturising - £24.50 Available from Southsea Bathing Hut see website for stockists southseaba thinghut.co.uk

Scandinavian Gnomes, from £5 - £50 each, Design House Southsea 55-57 Marmion Road

Products in this image available from Knight & Lee, Palmerston Road, Southsea

Tourmaline Rock Ring. From the Rock Range from £500 with a stone and from £150 without a stone Barbara Tipple Jewellers 15 Marmion Road, Southsea

Knitting Kits - This loveable rabbit can be bought as a kit (everything you need is supplied) or readymade. And the roll top slippers come in a variety of colours and look so cute on! £26.99 - £50 White Dog Gallery 11 Stanley Street, Southsea

A range of candles, cards, flowers & homeware £10 - £20 Bureau of Change & Rose Clover 2A Albert Road, Southsea

Silver bracelets from £68 Roux at 27 27 Marmion Road, Southsea

GIFTS FOR THE BOOKWORM IN YOUR LIFE Poppy O’Neil who runs the Writer’s HQ in Southsea, has some Christmas gift ideas from local makers

s a lifelong bibliophile, I’m always happy to receive gifts of books, notebooks, journals, book vouchers, literature-inspired whimsy, book-shaped foods, books with secret compartments hidden within… basically anything to do with books. Here are my pick of Christmas gifts for writers, readers and lovers of all things literary …

YELLOW LEATHER MOLESKIN NOTEBOOK COVER £28 Minsuka Make your notebook extra-beautiful with this sunny yellow cover.

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Minsuka

4 WRITERS’ HQ GIFT PACK £40 Writers’ HQ Time and space to write at one of Writers’ HQ’s super-productive day retreats, or an online course to fine-tune your writing skills. Comes complete with a Writers’ HQ mug, notebook and tote bag. https://writershq.co.uk/

EMBROIDERED WUTHERING HEIGHTS ILLUSTRATION £45 Load of Ol Bobbins From a selection of scenes from classic literature, this gorgeous framed illustration is a real treasure. https://www.loadofolbobbins.com/

HARRY POTTER TRAVEL ART POSTERS from £7.90 Harknett Prints These retro posters would look stylish on any wall

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My personal book recommendations of 2017 are THE ESSEX SERPENT by Sarah Perry (£8.99 Serpent’s Tail) – the gorgeously rich and complex story of a mysterious creature spotted in Victorian Essex. Another book that amazed me this year is Megan Hunter’s debut THE END WE START FROM (£9.99 Picador) a sparse and haunting novella about a catastrophic flood in London and its aftermath.

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MOCKTAILS FOR A DRY JANUARY

Considering an alcohol free January? Try these, courtesy of Las Iguanas, Gunwharf Quays

CITRUS COOLER

50ml Fresh citrus (lemon, lime and grapefruit) topped with lemonade and ice. Fill a cooler glass with ice Juice the citrus fruits and poor over ice Top with lemonade and garnish with slices of citrus fruit

RASPBERRY COOLER

25ml Funkin raspberry (or raspberry puree) and 25ml elderflower cordial topped with ice and soda water. Fill a cooler glass with ice In a cocktail shaker add the raspberry puree and elderflower cordial, add ice and shake well. Double strain into the glass and top with soda water.

A TWIST ON FISH & CHIPS

Everybody is talking about The Fisherman’s Kitchen, a new take on the traditional Fish & Chip shop and restaurant. Southsea Lifestyle discusses the new venue with owners Ian Clarke and Gary Moreton-Jones over a portion of cod and chips, along with some rather good pea puree.

FISH & CHIPS, A GREAT BRITISH CLASSIC, WHAT DOES THE

sustainable oil such as a sunflower based product

FISHERMAN’S KITCHEN DO DIFFERENTLY FROM OTHER CHIP

and not palm oil which is bad for the environment.

SHOPS? We wanted to offer the best traditional fish

IAN YOU OWN AND MANAGE THE SOUTHSEA BEACH CAFE, HAVE YOU BEEN WANTING TO OPEN ANOTHER FOOD OUTLET FOR A LONG TIME? Gary was head chef at Southsea Beach

and chips possible and perfect our own beer batter recipe. We also offer grilled fish options for people wanting something lighter, or if they can’t eat gluten. All of our dishes are homemade, such as our fish cakes, monk fish scampi, lobster mac and cheese burger and a range of sauces. From

Cafe and he always talked about having his own venture. We both felt there was a real opportunity to open a new style fish & chip shop in Southsea. I’ve always lived in Southsea and it’s great to see

the outset, we wanted to use quality, fresh

lots of local people opening independent

ingredients and serve dishes not normally seen in

businesses, as this can have a positive effect on

a fish and chip shop.

other local businesses. Catering is a tough industry

We also use a frying range that allows us to

and some days you question your sanity but it can

triple filtrate the oil, so we are always cooking in

also be very rewarding when you see staff and

clean oil. It was also important for us to use a

customers enjoy themselves.

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we have some great wines that work well with the dishes. We have also sourced some great British beers and ciders. Plus soft drinks, espresso coffee roasted in Alresford, Hampshire and Portsmouth tea.

HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN EAT IN, AND IS IT A GOOD IDEA TO BOOK A TABLE IN ADVANCE? Booking is advisable. We can comfortably seat 20 guests in the restaurant and welcome group bookings.

ARE YOU PLANNING ANY SPECIAL DISHES FOR THE CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS? Gary and the other chefs are always coming up with new dishes which appear on our specials board each week. There will definitely be a Christmas twist on our menu, so keep an eye out on Facebook and Instagram for what we come up with.

CAN YOU TELL US WHERE YOU SOURCE YOUR INGREDIENTS? The majority of our fish is caught along the south coast, particularly a local fishing boat from Emsworth which is one of our main suppliers. We use a local veg supplier and currently our potatoes are grown and harvested in Hayling Island. It’s vital for us to know our ingredients are from local, sustainable sources and that the quality is first class.

WE LOVE THE PACKAGING YOU USE, PAPER AND CARDBOARD, WAS THIS FOR SUSTAINABILITY PURPOSES TOO? We looked to use as much compostable packaging as possible. It was also important to source the right packaging to keep food hot but also crisp. We knew we were going to start a delivery service soon after opening so this was also a very important factor when considering packaging and how the food would travel.

YOU MUST BE ONE OF THE ONLY FISH & CHIP SHOPS IN THE CITY THAT HAS A LICENCE TO SELL WINE AND BEERS? We think it is important that people can enjoy a drink with their meal and have chosen a selection of drinks that go well with our menu. Alcoholic drinks can be consumed in our restaurant, or taken home with a takeaway. We have worked with a local wine merchant for years and

THIS PEA PUREE IS AMAZING, CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT GOES INTO IT? I’m sworn to secrecy, but I can assure you it’s all fresh ingredients. You should try our new pea and mozzarella fritters too, they are Divine!

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CHRISTMAS HERBS & SPICES

Karen Morton, Naturopathic Medical Herbalist

s we enter the festive season and start decorating the home and making delicious seasonal foods, did you know that the Herbs and Spices that we use may also be used to heal?

CINNAMON (CINNAMOMUM ZEYLANICUM) This lovely warming spice is not only wonderful when added to our Christmas puddings and cakes, but research has shown it to be useful to our health in many ways. It has antioxidant, antiinflammatory, anti-diabetic, antimicrobial, anticancer, lipid-lowering, and cardiovasculardisease-lowering properties. It is reported to have activities against neurological disorders, such as Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s diseases. In medieval times, doctors used cinnamon to treat conditions such as coughing, arthritis and sore throats.

GINGER (ZINGIBER OFFICINALE) Gingerbread and ginger wine are much-loved treats at this time of year, but ginger is supportive all year round. Many people know ginger to be helpful when you are feeling nauseous (after the Christmas Party), but did you know that it also has analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, so

may be of help in arthritic conditions and with general aches and pains?

HOLLY (ILEX AQUIFOLIUM) This attractive but prickly bush is often used to decorate our homes at Christmas, and although the berries are extremely poisonous, the leaves can be made into a tea to ease the symptoms of fever, common cold, bronchitis and some digestive disorders. It may also be helpful for chronic rheumatic conditions. An extract made from the fresh leaves has been used to treat jaundice. .

MISTLETOE (VISCUM ALBUM)

We all love a kiss under the mistletoe, but its properties can also do wonders for your blood pressure. It has been used medicinally in Europe for centuries to treat epilepsy, infertility, hypertension, and arthritis. It is usually drunk as a tea or may be given by your herbalist as a tincture (liquid medicine) Please consult your herbalist or GP before using any of the above medicinally, as with all medicines they may need to be avoided in pregnancy and lactation, or if you are already taking other medications.

HAMPSHIRE OWL IMAGE WINS NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD Lianne de Mello

photo of a short-eared owl taken at the Wildlife Trust’s Farlington Marshes nature reserve has won an accolade at the prestigious British Wildlife Photography Awards 2017. Matt Roseveare, 18, is a young amateur wildlife photographer and filmmaker based in Hampshire. His striking image of a shorteared owl in flight at Farlington Marshes, near Portsmouth, won the 12-18 category in the British Wildlife Photography Awards. Titled The Golden Hour Hunt, it portrays the owl in flight, pursuing its prey, as dusk sets in. Matt Roseveare said, “As the light began to

fade a short-eared owl emerged to hunt for prey above the marshes. Standing on the sea wall I was amazed when it began to fly towards me – it is a moment I will never forget!” Chris Lycett, Reserves Officer at Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust said, “Matt’s photo does a wonderful job of capturing these magnificent birds of prey, which spend their winters here at Farlington Marshes. Unlike other owls they can often be seen during the day. To spot them, visit Farlington Marshes on a dry afternoon in the last hour or two before sunset, and you might see them swooping over the open fields or sat on top of an ant hill.”

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BACK TO THE FUTURE WITH DR TRUDY Today it’s accepted that robots are likely to become increasingly more common in our lives, not just in industry but domestically - even as people’s companions. Ideas that seemed inconceivable when Dr Trudy Barber spoke about them in the early 90s. Kate Thompson finds out more.

ack in 1991 when Dr Trudy Barber completed her PhD, she admits people thought she was ever so slightly bonkers.

The Southsea based artist and musician explained her studies revolved around how people were using technology for their intimate pleasure - forming a physical relationship with a robot. Fast forward 26 years and all the talk now is of how robots will soon be doing almost every type of work you can think of – journalism to retail – and Trudy is in great demand to speak at conferences on an international stage. The self-styled Futurologist has spoken at a future media day in Zurich this year and took part in a think-tank in Italy delving into the Robot and Technology Manifesto as well as cyber culture salons in London and a podcast for the Guardian. “It’s so nice to be asked to speak at these events. The stuff I was talking about almost 30 years ago is happening now and people are finally understanding what I was saying. “There’s a whole new generation who are identifying with what I wrote all those years ago,” she said. Far from being concerned about the role robots will increasingly take in our lives, Trudy believes it will create opportunities for people to find a more enriching life. “The very way that people identify with 54

the idea of a job, is going to dramatically change. There is going to be a rebirth of personal talents and we will have more time to develop ourselves,” she said. An accomplished artist, who teaches at Portsmouth University and took part in Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year competition in 2013, she came to live in Southsea in 2006 and admits she absolutely loves living in the island city. “I’m still discovering new places and there are so many fascinating people living here. There is a real creative scene,” she said. While she is an advocate of new technology, Trudy admits she does have concerns for the younger generation. “Mobile media is with us everywhere and for young people it is completely embedded in their lives – they cannot exist without it. “So much so there has been a bit of a backlash and now you find people are having tech detox weekends. People are being asked to think outside of the digital realm and rediscover what it is to be human,” she said. Dr Trudy Barber is Course leader of Media and Digital Practice at Portsmouth University. Her specialist subjects include emergent media, cyber/digital culture, cybersexualities, visual culture and art practice. http://trudybarberarts.blogspot.co.uk

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Thor: Ragnarok USA 2017 Director: Taika Waititi Cert 12A ussie, Chris Hemsworth for a third outing as Thor, God of Thunder, in what seems to me, the silliest of the Marvel franchise.

Thor attempts to save Asgard from ‘Ragnarok’, the complete destruction of the realm of gods, by Hela - Goddess of Death. She is the newly revealed sister of Thor and Loki, recently returned from banishment after the death of Odin. All okay so far? So the familiar Marvel opening credits roll. The epic serious music opens up to a major battle scene between Thor and another mythical beast. Same old crash, bang and hammer wallop, but hang on - when they open their mouths,

something isn’t quite right. These gods and superheroes are making jokes, quips and mundane comments about themselves. Is nothing sacred? If you have ever seen The Flight of the Conchords, or the film What We Do in the Shadows, then you will know the tone and type of humour that is on offer in Thor: Ragnarok. It is the same New Zealand writers and director. I have seen the latter of the two examples, and I enjoyed it. It is/was funny in a low key sort of way. So, if you are a Marvel purist then be warned. If you like your genres being fiddled with, then Thor: Ragnarok may be for you.

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CHRISTMAS LEGENDS

o you know that many Christmas traditions have pagan origins very strongly linked to nature and our landscape? The Pagan winter solstice goes back thousands of years, when evergreen trees were brought into the home and decorated with wax candles to create light symbolizing the sun, moon and stars. These were called Yule trees, and along with the simple decorations of holly and candles, this festival marked the darkest days of winter. Interestingly, and also linked with nature, another legend associated with the winter solstice is that of the annual ‘battle of the Oak and Holly Kings‘ where the Oak King overcomes the Holly King to reign until the summer solstice.

THE SHOW BEGINS The event of the Christmas tree as we know it today evolved slowly over the centuries. The first known Christmas tree went up in the UK at Windsor Castle in 1800. Small wax candles, apples, nuts, dates, sweets and coloured paper flowers decorated and added light to the branches. It was an associate inventor of Edison’s who created the first set of electrical Christmas lights, and in 1890, the Edison company published a brochure offering lighting services for Christmas. By 1900, commercial premises were beginning to string up lights in their shop windows. An Edison advert at that time offered bulbs, which you could 58

rent, along with their lighting system for use over the festive season.

FAIRY LIGHTS Small Christmas lights only became known as fairy lights after the light opera company D’Oyle Carte in 1882 used tiny incandescent lights in the hair of their players in a comic production about an immortal band of fairies. However, it would be another century before fairy lights came into more general use, because until the mid-1950s most households either did not have electricity, or could not afford it. This meant that until this time, it was still very popular to use candles to light up Christmas trees.

WHITE CHRISTMAS In recent years, it is rare that we see a white Christmas. It was the Victorians who first used illustrated snow scenes at Christmas. Not least because of Charles Dickens timely story ‘A Christmas Carol’. Also, Britain was still in the middle of a mini ice age, with many of the Victorian winters seeing substantial snowfall. In

1836, on the 25th December, snow depths reached 15 feet with drifts of up to 50 feet!

indulge in some nostalgia from a more recent bygone age and make a vintage tree adorned with the bright ornaments and tinsel of four decades ago.

INSPIRED BY NATURE It seems current festive trends reflect a strong demand for man-made decorations and artificial trees, which are very difficult to tell from the real thing. Yet, the simplicity and special touch of nature still inspires us. So we use a combination of both contemporary decorations and foliage we can gather from our gardens and the landscape. Holly and ivy to drape over mantelpieces, wreaths of evergreen branches to adorn doors and casual bunches of mistletoe to hang in halls. It seems, in the midst of the winter solstice, we still have a hankering to return to the ancient world of nature, which of course, was the very reason, so long ago, those pagan mid-winter, traditions first began.

THEMED CHRISTMAS TREES Seasonal dĂŠcor is becoming increasingly sophisticated, and it is ontrend to have trees dressed not only with singular colours or a maximum of two colours, but also as a theme. There are decorations and baubles that symbolise style, humour, vintage items, toys, and animals. We can now have trees to keep both the adults and the children happy! We can recreate the atmosphere of a white Christmas with a silver and white tree, or amuse the children with a red and green tree decorated with imps and elves! Or

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LOOKING AFTER NUMBER ONE

Southsea Lifestyle talks to Neil Smith and Karl Williams about their new yoga studio opening in Southsea in January 2018

WHERE DID THE IDEA OF OPENING A YOGA STUDIO COME FROM? Nearly three years ago, I called Karl to ask him if he would join me to help bring an idea to reality. Karl and I were both teachers who had become friends after meeting at a Bikram Yoga studio in Brighton.Whilst travelling I had been inspired by a studio in Cape Town which offered lots of different styles under one roof and after returning from South Africa I wanted to open a similar set up in the UK. I felt the UK needed more dedicated yoga studios offering a wider variety. Some classes heated and others not. A space became available in Chichester, so in February 2015 Karl and I opened LANO Chichester. Fast forward 30 months and we are nearly ready to open our second studio - LANO Southsea. A bigger studio in a bigger city, offering even more classes under one roof. With the addition of treatment rooms and an outside space, we are so excited to help build an enjoyable, approachable, positive yoga community in the Portsmouth area.

more and more people discovered us and loved what we did, we introduced some truly fantastic teachers from in and around the Chichester area who we asked to join the team. We now offer 30 classes per week and seven different styles of yoga to be as inclusive as possible of the different ages, abilities and preferences to our incredible community. We offer Power, Bikram, Slow, Forrest, Classic, Flow and Hot Flow. LANO is not exclusive and we try to make it as accessible for all to practice in a safe and clean environment. You can simply drop in and pay for one class, or join as a regular club member so you can practice unlimited yoga at a fair price. We can’t wait to open in January 2018 and bring new styles and teachers to the area. We will be open 7 days a week and intend to have 50/60 classes per week. We can’t wait to meet you in the New Year!

WHY LANO? LANO stands for LOOK AFTER NUMBER ONE. Something that I personally had neglected throughout my 20s. It sounds simple enough now, but the ethos is, if you look after number one you are more capable of helping others around you. Karl has a great way of putting it. “When you are the best person you can be for yourself, then you can do your best in everything you do. On a physical level, if your back is all messed up and you shoulders are filled with tension, how can you help others, be it your children or your folks, if you can't move your arms over your head because of a frozen shoulder? On an emotional, spiritual (however you would like to label it) level, if you have no patience with yourself, then you are less likely to practice patience with others and this transcends into every aspect of your life, be it work or play.”

DO YOU TEACH THE CLASSES YOURSELVES? When we first opened Karl and I taught every class on the schedule. As 64

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Luke Newton suggests ways of not just improving your fitness in the new year but staying motivated throughout 2018

hristmas and the New Year is a time for reflection, and many people choose to set New Year’s resolutions - with varying degrees of success. Across the country, the surge of new gym memberships inevitably leads to non-active members later in the year as people lose willpower, or find they don’t have enough time to work out.

We all know regular exercise is of huge benefit to our mental and physical wel lbeing. But how can people get into the habit of exercising regularly without giving up before the end of January? Here are my top tips to being, and staying more active.

u Be kind to yourself. Set realistic goals and celebrate your successes. v Keep it fresh. Ensure your training regime is enjoyable by mixing things up. Try new activities, workout with friends, and attend classes where you’ll find motivation by training

with like-minded people. w Workout first thing. Before the day gets away from you, go for that run or do the home HIIT workout. It might be hard initially getting out of bed, but you’ll feel great all day for the effort you put in. A great tip for getting out of bed – set your alarm and put it out of reach! x “When you decide to do something, remind yourself that it is commitment not motivation that matters” says Steve Peters, author of The Chimp Paradox. When setting your goal, it is important to create a plan and structure that helps you stay committed. y I have found that clients often benefit from booking their personal training appointments, or a place in a class, well in advance. In effect, they don’t need to find the willpower as they are already committed to turning up. Luke Newton is Foun der and Director of SWEAT Fitness Southsea

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Snow Business – Southsea’s all a flutter. By Emma Beatty

t doesn’t snow much in Southsea — must be the salty sea air — but we can still have a White Christmas.

The people who do the snow effects for the Harry Potter films, Snow Business International, are creating the Narnia Enchanted Forest in Gunwharf. You step through a magic wardrobe into the famous snowy woodland, where the Snow Queen lurks. You might catch a glimpse of kind Mr Tumnus (2-23 Dec 2017, selected days).

Half the dockyard will be covered in fake snow for the Victorian Festival of Christmas (1-3 Dec). There’s no chance of messy slush or slipping over on ice—plus a 35-foot Christmas tree, Oompah Bands and 150 stalls. The entrance price gets you into all the usual attractions too (Warrior, Victory, Mary Rose, etc).

Anita Harris is Queen Malevola, plus seven ‘magnificent real dwarfs’. Jack House Gallery on Portsmouth High Street is joining in the theme with its Winter Print Show (until 31 December). If you fancy making some festive prints yourself, Aspex Gallery in Gunwharf is running a Festive Printmaking day (10 Dec). You can learn screenprinting and letterpress from artist Jordan Baines. Beginners can make their own Christmas

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wrapping paper. Catering is by the very delicious artisan bakery Bread Addiction – Aspex’s new caterers. There we have it. Not quite a whiteout – but pretty sparkly. Have a lovely Christmas. Snow long, my friends!

At the Guildhall, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra is playing live to a screening of The Snowman (22 Dec) with a young soloist to sing the soaring ‘Walking in the Air’. The animated film is famously without dialogue – just music by Howard Blake accompanying Dianne Jackson’s charming artwork. As you step outside the Guildhall, it’s looking glacial. You can ‘skate on thin ice’ yourself in the Guildhall Skate rink, open to 11pm (until 2 Jan). Warm up with hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows or mulled wine. The Kings Theatre is staging a new production of Snow White (5 Dec-1 Jan). Melinda Messenger is Fairy Sparkle and 71

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LIFE 7.30pm

Sun 17 Dec MEET SANTA AND THE

Wed 17 - Thu 18 Jan PEPPA PIGS

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CAST OF ALADDIN 1.30pm

ADVENTURE Wed 1pm & 4pm, Thu

Thu 14 - Sat 31 Dec BEAUTY AND

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Wed 20 Dec CAMP AS CHRISTMAS 7.30pm Fri 12 - Sun 28 Jan ALADDIN THE ADULT PANTO 8pm 42 Kent Street, Portsea PO1 3BS www.groundlings.co.uk

KINGS THEATRE Tue 5 Dec onwards SNOW WHITE

10am & 1pm

THE BEAST dates and times vary

Fri 19 Jan ONE NIGHT OF ELVIS: LEE

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MEMPHIS KING 7.30pm

Wed 24 – 26 Jan THE PETERSFIELD

Sat 20 Jan SOME GUYS HAVE

SCHOOL PRESENTS - OLIVER! 7pm,

ALL THE LUCK The Rod Stewart

Thu mat 12noon

Story 7.30pm

20-24 Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth

Sun 21 Jan RIGOLETTO 7.30pm

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BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A MAGICAL NEW SHOW FOR PORTSMOUTH Emma Beatty

’m sitting in Starbucks on Guildhall walk across the road from the New Theatre Royal, chatting to Scott Ramsay, its CEO and artistic director. He’s clearly very excited about this latest new Christmas show—written by him, no less. It’s Beauty & the Beast and sounds spectacular. All set in and around Portsmouth and full of local references. It opens on 14 December and runs to New Year’s Eve.

By coincidence , Beauty and the Beast is suddenly popular again. Emma Watson has just done the live-action remake of the Disney cartoon, and Primark is full of Beauty & the Beast homeware (duvets, mugs), but I digress... Ramsay chose Beauty and the Beast because of its theatre heritage (it was last played at the New Theatre Royal sixty years ago in 1957). “This is not a straightforward panto, but a big family musical extravaganza – it’s going to be beautiful, spectacular, magical and fun, with big numbers, big routines and big set pieces”. He enthuses. “What’s it like?”, I ask. “not as dark as Phantom of the Opera, maybe even a bit zany, like Spamalot – full of energy and fun”. Ramsay’s version of the classic tale is influenced by the core story, but is transposed to Portsmouth, the Forest of Bere, and Rowlands Castle in the early 1800s. A beautiful girl falls into penury after her father’s ship founders at sea, and by twists of fate she ends up in an enchanted castle with the mysterious beast. In modern terms, it’s a slightly difficult, dark story - a romance between a captive woman and the monster she at first believes might attack her, but underneath the beast is a noble-hearted hero. There may tears at the beast’s final death scene (before he’s brought back to life). Along the way, there’s an evil fairy, Ulrika; a good spirit Titania; and a baby Charles 76

Dickens – a nod to Portsmouth’s literary history. Some 140 costumes have been sewn up ready for the 30-something cast – with a cast of musical theatre professionals augmented with some special appearances by local children from the Giselle Academy of Dance and Theatre Arts. The sets are rich and “beautiful” evocations of the elaborate and atmospheric Victorian-era stagings – a bustling dockyard scene at Camber dock for the opening, a magical blue and purple forest on the way to the enchanted castle that glitters in gold, with a ‘breathtaking’ terrace scene looking out over the Solent.

Some of the cast of Beauty & The Beast

Ramsay was appointed to the newly revamped theatre, earlier this year. In that time, he’s attracted increased investment of £250,000 per year from Arts Council England – one of the biggest increases nationally. The monies will help propel the theatre into its next new phase, allowing it to create and commission new work – for the first time in many years. He passionately wants to bring new audiences into the historic old theatre that’s been in Guildhall Walk since 1854. And what for next year? Ramsay is already working on a new production of Peter Pan, moving forward a century from the Victorian to the Edwardian era. It sounds magical, but I can’t wait to see Beauty first.

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Every Sunday 2K & 5K PARK RUN

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Wed 6 Dec TALK: ARTILLERY IN

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Every third Sunday of the month

Sat 2 - Sat 23 Dec COUNTRY

7pm @ Fort Nelson

OPEN STUDIOS AT THE HOTWALLS 11am-4pm Point Battery & Barracks, Broad Street, Old Portsmouth PO1 2FS Every Sat & Sun ODEON KIDS CLUB £2.50pp & free parking at Port Solent Until Sun 17 Dec WATERCRESS LINE SANTA SPECIALS see their website for full dates and prices Until Fri 22 Dec WINCHESTER

CHRISTMAS at Staunton Park

Thu 7 Dec SPEED DATING 7pm

Sat 2 Dec PORTSMOUTH

Spice Island Inn, 1 Bath Square,

BAROQUE CHOIR Choral Concert

PO1 2JL

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Sat 9 Dec CURIO: SOUTHSEA

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Sat 2 Dec UNIVERSITY OF

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PORTSMOUTH CHOIR & SOLENT

Sat 9 - Sun 10 Dec PORT

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 7.30pm

SOLENT’S FESTIVAL OF

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CHRISTMAS 10am-6pm

Sun 3 Dec THE UNBEATABLE CAR

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FAMILY SANTA FUN RUNS, DOGGY

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Until Tue 2 Jan ICE SKATE

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PORTSMOUTH 10.30am-1pm

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EMPTY BOWLS - PORTSMOUTH

embers of the Portsmouth Potters group and St Simon’s Church in Southsea are collaborating on a community project, ‘Empty Bowls’ to raise the awareness of, and fight hunger in Portsmouth. Pottery members Mary De Klerk and Lynn Nicholls said, “As members we wanted to support our community through an art-based project, so we collectively agreed to make bowls. We knew that St Simon’s Church in Southsea actively support the homeless and hungry through their own various projects, so it felt natural to work with them. We are making up to 50 stoneware bowls for the event. This ticketed event means for £7 you can select and keep one of the handmade bowls, and enjoy some homemade soup and bread. All proceeds will go to feeding the hungry”. The event takes place on 6 December 2017, which is St. Nicholas Day. He was a third-century saint who sold all his possessions and gave his money to the poor.

Looking for a project title, the members found the ‘Empty Bowls’ project, which has been running in America and Canada for the past 25 years. It is a unique event that brings local restaurants together to donate and serve a signature soup and bread. Hosting a simple community meal of soup and bread helps to remind people of those who are facing hunger. It has been a busy month for the potters, as in addition to making bowls, they have recently joined The Maker’s Guild which is a community-based group that 78

offers a collaborative making space in the Portsmouth Guildhall for all makers in the city. Gavin Hodson, director and co-founder said, “We are thrilled that the potters have joined The Maker’s Guild, and we are looking forward to developing many exciting projects together. They have all worked extremely hard in creating the ‘Empty Bowls’ project.” The Portsmouth Potters (Maker’s Guild) also run clay workshops at beginners and intermediate levels. The next evening beginner’s course starts Wednesday 10 January 2018. If you would like information about our clay courses or future ‘Empty Bowls’ workshops, contact info@makersguild.com or via our website www.makersguild.com for further information.

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Sun 17 Dec ROBBIE WILLIAMS

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TRIBUTE SHOW 7pm Gracie Ann’s

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PIEMAN & RICH NELSON 9pm The

2pm & 3pm

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Wed 20 Dec STORY TIME at FORT

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NELSON Exciting England 11am

Tue 12 Dec THE HISTORICAL

Thu 21 Dec SPEED DATING 7pm

ASSOCIATION: SHIPWRECKS

Spice I sland Inn

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DEAN CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 7pm

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The Jolly Sailor

Fri 15 Dec ROWANS HOSPICE

Sat 23 Dec LE FREAK 7pm The

LAKE OF LIGHTS 5pm Canoe Lake

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Fri 15 Dec MR BIG STUFF 7pm The

Sat 6 Jan COME AND SING: Haydn

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PORTSMOUTH LIBRARIES

Until 28 Feb HARRY POTTER: A HISTORY OF MAGIC Portsmouth Central Library Tue 5 Dec WOMEN, WITCHES AND WITCH TRIALS 7pm Third Floor Portsmouth Central Library Fri 26 Jan HARRY POTTER QUIZ NIGHT 7.30pm Third Floor Portsmouth Central Library

Regular Activities SOUTHSEA LIBRARY Mondays RHYMETIME 1010.30am, STORYTIME 2-2.30pm, MAHJONG 2-4pm, Fortnightly from 11/09/2017 SOCIAL GROUP 24pm (Run by volunteers) Wednesdays SCRABBLE CLUB 2-4pm Thursdays RHYMETIME 10-10.30am Fridays CAREERS SERVICE advice and support 10am-12pm Saturdays RHYMETIME 10.30-11am CENTRAL LIBRARY Tuesdays KNIT AND NATTER

GROUP, CAREERS SERVICE advice and support 10am-12.30pm Weds RHYMETIME 10-10.30am

PORTSMOUTH MOBILE LIBRARY Mon 9.30am-12.30pm Drayton / Havant Rd 1-4:30pm Ludlow Rd, Paulsgrove Tuesday 1.30-4:30pm INDIVIDUAL DELIVERIES Eastney, Fort Cumberland Rd Wed 9.30am-12.30pm London Rd (opposite Amberley Rd) 1.304:30pm Mayfield Rd / Copnor Rd Thursday 9.30am-12.30pm Farlington, Sainsbury’s car park 1.30-4:30pm Anchorage Park, Morrison’s car park Friday 9.30am-12.30pm, North Harbour, Tesco’s car park 1.304:30pm Drayton lane / Havant Rd Portsmouth Library Service has introduced a new mobile library with

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