Southsea lifestyle 1806 by Salad Publishing

June / July 2018

Southsea Lifestyle

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CONTRIBUTORS Kate Thompson is a Southsea writer with a passion for uncovering quirky human interest stories John Worsey is a creative copywriter, based in Southsea. He works in Marketing & Communications at the University of Portsmouth.

CONTENTS 11 FORAGING 12 PORTSMOUTH SEAFOOD FESTIVAL 22 WELCOME HOME 29 KEEPING EVERYTHING SHIP SHAPE 34 FAITH IN PARENTHOOD 36 SAMANTHA’S FIVE BIG LESSONS FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS 38 SUMMER IN SOUTHSEA

Emma Beatty teaches journalism at the University of Portsmouth. She has lived in Southsea for twelve years, and has two children

45 FACE TO FACE 50 INTERNATIONAL TENNIS RETURNS TO SOUTHSEA 60 CULTURE VULTURE 62 CHANGING PLACES

Russell Baldwin has an MA in Film Studies, is a qualified teacher, lives in Southsea, and is an experienced carpenter and decorator Maricar Jagger is Public Events Manager at The University of Portsmouth

Tara Knight - mum, wife, co-owner of Southsea Coffee Co., naturopathic nutritional adviser, and creator of nourishing food at ginger + peach

Chris Horton is a film lecturer, freelance writer, and co-founder of Southsea Ale Club. He lives in Southsea with his wife and daughter Southsea Lifestyle Produced by Salad Publishing Ltd Editor: Kevin John Dean Editorial assistant: Kai Austin Dean Creative Director: Zirrinia Austin Dean Social media: Urban Salt Web design: Daniel Sweeney What’s on listings: Sophie McCue

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here else would we choose to lay half naked on a thin towel, next to complete strangers? The beach has a strange allure, and we often pay good money to sit

on one on the other side of the world. But on a hot summer’s day

you can’t beat Southsea seafront. Ok, we don’t have white sandy beaches and an avenue of palm trees, but Southsea is one of the

few remaining UK resorts to have not one, but two piers, a castle, a lighthouse and an aquarium. And if you’re desperate to feel sand between your toes, hop on the Hover and stroll to Ryde beach. In this issue, Kate Thompson chats to people who work on the seafront, and what they are hoping for over the next 12 weeks - or however long our summer lasts - p.38. Move inland and take a fresh look at Highland Road Cemetery, its history, and wildlife - p.68. As we gear up for Victorious, read about one of its headliners, Paloma Faith - p.34. Don’t forget The Portsmouth Festivities from 15 - 24 June and if you love seafood, we are one of the supporters of the 2018 Portsmouth Seafood Festival at Gunwharf Quays on 30 June & 1 July. Southsea was made for the summer, lets make the most of it... For more articles and events see our online magazine: www.southsealifestyle.com or go to our Facebook page, which is updated constantly. Kevin John Dean

EXPANDING 30 YEAR BUSINESS RECEIVES NATIONAL AWARD

t’s an exciting time at André’s Food Bar in Osborne Road. Not only will the shop celebrate its 30th anniversary in October, but they are about to open a second shop - and they have just won an award! “We won a Gold award, one of just 4 shops selected from across Britain, at The Sammies in London, organised by The British Sandwich and Food to Go Association”, said André Guedeney whose parents opened the shop in 1988. “Mum still works here part-time, along with another 6 members of staff.”

By chance, André’s parents also had a sandwich shop in Guildhall Walk many years ago, just a few minutes’ walk from the new outlet in Lord Montgomery Way. “It will be open in early June, it’s in a great location, next to the university and offices. We want it to look like the existing André’s, but we also found some great original features that we want to keep, including its high ceilings and wood panelling.” 8

Needless to say, the new shop will be serving André’s famous freshly baked baguettes that set the business apart from other sandwich shops, along with its popular fillings, either from its Signature range, including garlic chicken and tuna salad niçoise, or the Classic range, honey roast ham & Dijon mustard and André’s cheese-slaw. “Plus we plan to have a ‘Grab & Go’ section for customers who prefer not to wait for our made to order sandwiches.” It’s obviously a great business, run by people who care about food and its customers, “We look forward to celebrating in another 30 years and who knows, picking up a few more awards along the way!” said André, with a broad smile.

Make the most of the BBQ weather and pop along to Buckwells, butchers of distinction, for the finest burgers, lamb chops, lean rump steak and a wide variety of handmade sausages. Perfect for all your alfresco dining. Winners of 9 gold and 3 silver medals at Smithfield, Buckwells source the best quality meat from suppliers committed to outstanding health and animal welfare.

Tel: 023 9282 7053 70 Osborne Road, Southsea PO5 3LU www.buckwells.co.uk Opening Times: Tue, Thurs & Fri: 8am-5.30pm, Wed: 8am-1pm, Sat: 8am-4pm

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FORAGING

Tara Knight

y son Alfie and I enjoy watching Masterchef together, and we loved the recent episode in which contestants visited a Michelin starred restaurant, The Black Swan at Oldstead. Chef Tommy Banks has a distinct style, using local produce, and his restaurant is almost entirely selfsufficient, growing its own food and foraging.

elderflower, these fragrant and pretty flowers spread vanilla, honey and almond scent. Just like elderflower it can make delicious cordials, sorbets and syrups. The Woodland Trust has advice on its website about how to forage responsibly and sustainably. Instagram: @jamesforage @cureandbaste @bellordandbrown

Foraging has gained popularity in recent years, and we are lucky to have a knowledge able supplier in our area. Bellord and Brown was started in 2017 by chefs Jason and James, serving restaurants in Portsmouth and the wider area with fresh fruit, vegetables and wild food. You may have seen their produce on the shelves of The Southsea Deli, on the menu at The Fisherman’s Kitchen, Southsea Coffee, and the Mercer Hotels. Jason is fanatical about traditional style BBQ, wild foraged food, and its relationship to modern cooking techniques. James, with a BSc in botanical science, is interested in wild food and its medicinal benefits. As well as working with local farmers and producers, they are keen foragers, picking seasonal and wild ingredients for kitchens. As a chef, having a supplier who can source local and wild produce helps me to connect with the seasonality of food. We’re currently entering the abundant season for UK produce, so whether wild foraged food, or simple fruits and vegetables, eating locally is a perfect addition to your plate.

HERE ARE SOME TIPS FOR SEASONAL WILD FOOD: The season for ramson (wild garlic) lasts from April to June; its stems and beautiful white flowers are edible, with the distinct taste of garlic. Try making it into pesto (as in my recipe), or shredding the leaves into a salad. Elderflower blooms towards the end of May, but with a very short season; when that ends, Meadowsweet starts to flower. Not as well know as

I’ve turned some foraged plants into a delicious early summer tart; using wild garlic to make a pesto and pairing it with creamy cannellini beans inside a buckwheat tart. Top with griddled British asparagus and fennel and garnish with foraged flowers; vetch, ramson, micro ramson, viola and wild fennel.

QUICK & EASY WILD GARLIC PESTO (vegan & nut free) 150g wild garlic (ramson*) • 50g sunflower seeds 50g pumpkin seeds • juice & zest 1 lemon 200ml rapeseed oil • salt & pepper to taste Throw the ingredients into a food processor and pulse until broken down and creamy. *When the ramson season ends, switch to herbs of your choice and add 1 clove of garlic into the mix. 11

ortsmouth Seafood Festival returns to Gunwharf Quays, following the phenomenal success of 2017’s inaugural event.

This FREE event, on 30th June and 1st July, celebrates the city’s seafood and fishing heritage, and promises to be even bigger and better.

Organiser, John Pryde, said, “The festival is for everyone, with opportunities to see and taste the finest seafood produce, locally and further afield. All of our seafood vendors are passionate about seafood, whether they fish it, prepare it, or teach consumers how to cook it. The outdoor/alfresco stage, sponsored by BBQ365 will showcase seafood cooking with fire and flame with the talented chef Cornelius Veakins”.

Kitchen, Spice Island Chilli, KitchenLab UK, and the Southsea Deli. The event is brought to you by Portsmouth Fish Market, Vivier’s UK Ltd, Navy Blue Media, Strong Island Co, The Coastguard Studio and Southsea Lifestyle.

The Portsmouth Seafood Festival is open from 10am to 8pm Saturday and 10am to 7pm Sunday. Gunwharf Quays’ restaurants such as the Old Customs House, Loch Fyne, Las Iguanas, and Strada, are also offering an array of seafood experiences. The event will also raise awareness around sustainable fishing and environmental issues,with The Final Straw Solent Campaign (which aims to reduce the use of single-use plastics) and “The Big Fish” project taking part. John adds, “Our headline sponsor is awardwinning Black Chalk Wine. Other sponsors and partners include Winchester Distillery, BBQ365, Bishop Slayer Oyster Stout, Billingsgate Seafood School, Stoves, Chefs on Stage, the Fisherman’s 13

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CARPETS ARE BACK IN FASHION

lthough velvets and twists have never really been out of fashion, this year has seen a keen interest in the more unusual loop piles and stripes, particularly popular for carpeting the hall, stairs and landings. The wear on low pile carpets have always been an issue in high traffic areas. The only options for longevity used to be 100% manmade fibres which were very limited in design and colour. Now there is an abundance of choice, with a mix of manmade and wool, including 50/50, 80/20 or 100% wool, which are all very hard wearing.

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WELCOME HOME...

I bought my first ever house when I was working as a lifeguard at the Pyramids - while my mates were out partying, I was at home with a copy of House Beautiful magazine dreaming of designer interiors,” quipped Lulu Whitmore, co-founder of Love Southsea, the events, markets and clothing company.

for something a bit unusual and I really enjoy putting my mark on a home. “We moved back to Southsea from a Grade II listed farmhouse in Denmead, and it’s the best thing we ever did,” explained Lulu. They rented their four storey Victorian home in Herbert Road before buying, and Lulu could sense it was going to be a great family home.

A 10-year stint as an estate agent, which led to her managing major property portfolios in London followed – and Lulu learned a valuable trick or two when it came to buying her own properties.

“I always get a psychic sense of house – and I can tell when a property feels right,” she confided. But while the bricks and mortar might have been chucking out the right vibes, the décor left a great deal to be desired.

“It’s all about the layout and the location. I look

“It looked like a really dated guest house. It was

Photographs: Charley Whitmore

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Lulu Whitmore of Love Southsea, throws open the doors of her family home and talks about the renovations and buying property. Words by Kate Thompson

all dark mahogany and Axminster carpets,” said Lulu. “So we ripped everything up.” Asked to describe her style, Lulu opted for: bohemian, gypsy gothic.” She delights in colour – and the darker the better. “It’s very Pearl Lowe. I’ve got a black lounge with loads of colour in it, the bedroom is dark blue and the stairwell is Farrow & Ball’s Railings (a soft black with blue undertones),” she said. Encouraged by their decorator, who had recently moved to Southsea from Shoreditch, Lulu’s stairwell makes a dramatic statement through the whole house. “It’s the most grown-up paint job I’ve ever had – and it has made the whole house come together. “I’ve had 30 or 40 properties, but I have to say I do love the bedroom I’ve got now – it’s the best I’ve ever had,” she said.

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KEEPING EVERYTHING SHIP SHAPE Maricar Jagger, Public Events Manager at The University of Portsmouth

r Eleanor Schofield came to settle in Portsmouth 6 years ago. She had worked as a researcher at the University of Kent for over two years to understand how the Mary Rose’s wooden structure had deteriorated, and to develop new treatments. It was a dream come true when she was then offered a job at the museum.

Today Eleanor is the Head of Conservation & Collections Care at the Mary Rose, where she is responsible for the conservation of the hull and the 19000+ artefacts raised with the ship. Her job also involves overseeing the collection management, and the maintenance of the museum.

react. It’s about looking at creative ways to answer difficult questions, and using this information to understand the world around us.” On 21 June, the Mary Rose Trust, in partnership with the University of Portsmouth will be hosting an event: ‘the future of women in engineering’. “We have invited a panel of people from secondary education, academia, research and social engagement to discuss the theme. Discussion is important and can help to identify the barriers. Only when we identify the barriers can we try to find a way to break them down.” There has been a long association between the Mary Rose and the University. Eleanor has been working with the School of Civil Engineering on studying the drying behaviour of the Mary Rose hull and the PhD student working on this project has just recently graduated. “We have also arranged joint events in the past for British Science Week. People often do not realise the amount of science and engineering that goes into producing and maintaining a museum and collection such as ours. It is great to put that on people’s radar.”

Dr Eleanor Schofield Photo: Chris Ison

“My greatest passion is the research we do to help us understand the artefacts; we use that information to develop new, innovative conservation treatments and monitoring methods,” Eleanor said. As a materials scientist, she uses her training to understand the materials the artefacts are made of, how they have deteriorated, and to determine what needs to be done to make them stable for years to come. “Science is everything and everywhere! There is a misconception that science is boring, and follows a prescriptive path. This couldn’t be further from the truth – it is about being curious about how things work and

Eleanor works closely with universities such as Glasgow, she is an honorary lecturer London. But Southsea is home

a number of other UCL, and Kent, and at Imperial College to her.

“I really LOVE living in Southsea. I live very close to the seafront ,and I love to run/walk/cycle along the beach. I love that Southsea has so many independent cafés, bars and restaurants, and there seems to be new places opening all the time!” “My favourite restaurant is Istanbul on Osborne Road, and I also like Huis – my partner is Belgian, so it makes him very happy going there – a little slice of home in Southsea!” For information on The Future of Women in Engineering event at the Mary Rose Museum, go to the museum website www.maryrose.org or www.port.ac.uk/events 29

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FAITH IN PARENTHOOD

Neill Barston talks to Paloma Faith prior to her appearance at Victorious ecoming a parent is just about the biggest event in anyone’s life, bringing with it a raft of challenges and responsibilities.

For Paloma Faith, the experience of being a new mum may have left her wondering where her next night’s sleep might be coming from, yet it’s brought a renewed sense of purpose and focus to her music.

“I’m trying to juggle being a mother and a singer. I have no idea how I am managing, but I am somehow,” she laughs. The 36-year old Londoner has already amassed an enviable career over the past decade that has seen her become the only female artist, beyond Adele, to have three double platinum recordings to her name. While it’s meant plenty of hard graft, her artfully soulful sound and quirky style have undoubtedly played their

part in propelling the Hackney-born star to success. The singer’s most recent album, The Architect, follows boldly in its predecessors’ footsteps, showcasing her distinctive powerful vocals that have earned comparisons with everyone from ‘60s icons such as Etta James and Billie Holiday, through to the late Amy Winehouse. The singer is enjoying a comparatively settled phase of her life living with French boyfriend Leyman Lahcine, and it’s apparent that starting a family has directly influenced her music. “I do feel my approach to music has changed since I’ve become a parent - which does have an impact. With difficult things that are happening in the world, you feel protective and want to make things comfortable for your family. “I think things are changing in our history, and not for

the better, which is something I’m concerned about. I feel there’s a sense of duty to talk about events.” Much like any other artist in the limelight, her rise has come with the perhaps inevitable burden of being followed around by the ever-hungry paparazzi. Everyone, from Hello magazine, through to the national red-top national papers, has been waiting to secure pictures of her new youngster, whom she is keen to shield from un-necessary public attention. Recalling her own childhood in East London, the halfSpanish artist says that she always had something of a creative streak. “Growing up in Hackney, I was surrounded by lots of different music - from my mum, revolutionary music from the ‘60s such as Bob Dylan, while my dad was really into jazz, which is a big influence”. From her early CV that spanned everything from being a life model, cabaret dancer, and bartender, her rich experiences have offered plenty of adventures to fuel

her inventive songwriting. She also has a great deal of determination, once walking out on a record contract when the agent refused to stop texting her. Paloma then secured a major deal and recorded her memorable debut album, Do You Want the Truth or Something Beautiful? “That was almost 10 years ago. I think it is great that I’ve managed to sustain a career, as not many people get to make more than one or two albums these days,” reflects the singer on what she feels is now an over-saturated market. But as she enthuses, she is not one to rest on her laurels, and ‘likes to mix things up a bit.” While her towering vocal abilities have continued to garner contrasts with the late Amy Winehouse, it’s something Paloma is entirely at ease with. “I’m flattered by comparisons to Amy. It’s not something I am offended by, though I am quite different. “Amy met me once, she asked if I played an instrument, but I said no, and she said that was a shame, as she would really have liked someone like me in her group.” Having been nominated several times for a Brit Award, persistence paid off in 2015, as Paloma claimed a long-awaited win in the best female solo artist category. “It was amazing to win the Brit Award and to finally gain some acknowledgement, but I think there are a lot of people out there doing important work - doctors and nurses who don’t get the recognition they should.” After starting a major UK tour in March, Paloma is looking forward to her appearance at Victorious Festival on Castle Stage, Victorious, Sat 25th August “The only reason I do what I’m doing is because I love touring – when I’m out there I feel that I’m in the right place,” adds the engaging singer, who may well have a little more to think about with a young child in tow, yet it won’t stop her from enjoying every single moment. 35

SAMANTHA’S FIVE BIG LESSONS FOR SMALL BUSINESS SUCCESS

Words: John Worsey

omething unexpected has happened since I wrote about Albert Road’s community of independent businesses in the last edition of Southsea Lifestyle. An entrepreneur I know well has taken the lease at 2C Albert Road, and will soon join them.

Since 2015, I’ve seen Southsea Bathing Hut (“natural skincare from the seaside”) grow from a home-based business, making products on the kitchen table, into an international award winner with a growing network of stockists. And I know better than most how hard its founder, Samantha Worsey, has worked to make this happen. Because we’re married. Sitting at our kitchen table (no longer covered in clays, botanicals and essential oils), I asked her what she has discovered about building a successful business. Here’s what she said.

VISUALISE YOUR GOALS “The concept of Southsea Bathing Hut arrived in my head fully formed: A shop selling artisan natural skincare, made by me, alongside carefully sourced coastal interior goods. I started with nine soaps and some handmade towels at the Love Southsea Market, but this is what I was always building towards. If you have a clear vision of where you’re going, it’s much easier to make the right choices and deal with setbacks along the way. ”

DON’T PROCRASTINATE, ACT! “I could have delayed all kinds of things - from the decision to quit my old job, through to the choice of premises for the shop. It’s not as if I’m always super-confident that everything will work. Big leaps forward always feel risky, but because I know what my goals are, if I see an 36

opportunity to get closer to them, I jump on it. No business grows by standing still and waitin g.”

LISTEN TO YOUR CUSTOMERS “Although I had a vision of what the business would become, our customers have really brought it into sharper focus. Almost every product I’ve developed has been a response to customer demand. Starting on markets was brilliant for testing ideas interactively. We’ve got a really broad range now, and many products exist because of customers’ skincare needs or desires.”

HAVE THE COURAGE TO SAY “NO” “About six months after we launched, an international retailer found us online, and asked to place a large order. Then they tried to beat me down on price, before fulfilling it. I could see that this kind of relationship might damage us. Delivering their orders would take so much time, we’d neglect our own customers. And at the price they wanted, we’d be unable to grow. So I walked away. I haven’t regretted that decision for a second.”

IT’S NICE TO BE IMPORTANT, BUT IT’S MORE IMPORTANT TO BE NICE “Southsea Bathing Hut has been privileged to win some great awards. And I’ve left the ceremony early because I’ve got a street market the next morning. Never let successes go to your head. All that matters is making your customers happy. I’d much rather be out having a fun chat with them about our products than sitting at home, patting myself on the back. There’s always more to do. I can’t wait to open the shop at the end of May and take things to the next level.”

Samantha Worsey

SUMMER IN SOUTHSEA

Southsea was made for the summer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Kate Thompson talks to people who make their living along the seafront, what they love about being beside the seaside and their plans for the summerâ&#x20AC;Ś Photo: Solent Sky Services

Melanie Smith of Beaches Nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Cream. Photo: Sarah Brown

magnet for the old and young, Southsea

There’s always something going on at the pier or on

seafront is the perfect place to escape the

the Common – people are on holiday, or out for the

confines of home, and wallow in the warmth of

day as a family.

a summers day by the sea. And there really is something for everyone with the kiss-me-quick fun of South Parade Pier, and the cool vibe of Southsea Beach Café. A recent survey claims that Portsmouth is the UK’s most body confident city, with 75% of the residents surveyed saying they had few qualms about their appearance, so it stands to reason that these proud locals will be heading to the promenade to strut their stuff*. “I love people watching,” confided Melanie Smith, who has been running Beaches N’ Cream selling a variety of hot and cold drinks, snacks, ice creams, and milkshakes for the past three years. “The beach is the best place to be – it’s such a happy place. A former stewardess with Gulf Air, Melanie has always enjoyed working with people. “The best part about running a business on the beach is you get to meet so many new people.

“It always puts a big smile on my face.” Just along the promenade heading towards Eastney, Salim Miah has been running the Indian Food Hut for the past six years. Along with more traditional fare, he serves delicious pakora and onion bhajis. “A lot of people are now asking for halal food such as halal chips, and I have plenty of regular customers. “People like the fact that the beach is clean and they can park easily – it attracts people from different ethnic groups. “They like to come down from London for the day to enjoy the seaside,” he said. At the popular Southsea Beach Café, manager Ben Truman is looking forward to a busy summer. “We can’t wait to get the roof off and let the sunshine in,” he said. Their popular barbecues on the beach on Friday and Saturday nights are back, along with pop-up nights featuring the likes of Shellfish and Soul nights and live music.

Tea on Sea . Photo: Maison Manning

On South Parade Pier, Max Hiatt at Tea on Sea is keen to attract even more customers when their new decking area opens. “It will transform what we can do here. We will be

*Survey of Britain’s most body confidence cities, taken by MYA OnePoll Survey. Portsmouth polled no.1 out of 15 UK cities as the city with the most body confident population, with 75% of residents rating themselves as very, or somewhat confident about their appearance

able to cater for 72 people – people can stop for coffee and cake, or churros and crêpes, and we hope it will attract even more people to come here,” he said. One person with an eagle-eye view of everything going on at the beach is Olga, who has just moved from the Midlands into a penthouse retirement apartment at Savoy House opposite South Parade Pier. Her balcony offers the perfect position to watch the world go by, aided by the soothing sound of waves lapping on the shore. “I do love the view, and the fact it is always changing depending on the weather and the time of day. “I’m really looking forward to being here in the summer and making the most of being so close to the beach,” she said.

HOW WAS THAT SHOT? The aerial image on pages 38-39 was taken by Solent Sky Services, (SSS). Sara Woods of SSS describes how it was shot and the safety guidelines followed. “We sent our remotely controlled drone 100m high in the air and about 50m out from Southsea Castle, which is where we angled the camera and aircraft to capture 8 5.2k images, which were stitched into the panorama. Just like any aircraft we check our drone before take off, landing and during the flight, we had to ensure we were not putting anyone, or other aircraft in danger. Our take off and landing was monitored and kept clear for our pilot, by our spotter.” Solent Sky Services uses the latest technology and drone equipment to provide images for promotions, special events, including weddings and sailing competitions, along with surveying properties. Call 023 9387 9555 www.solentskyservices.co.uk

Southsea Beach Cafe. Photo: Sarah Brown

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FACE TO FACE

Talking to people with passion for what they do. Belinda Cleary is an award winning hair stylist, who has worked at many of the city’s top hair salons. Born in Horndean, her salon, Medusa, is well known for its innovative styling and hair colouring.

DID YOU ALWAYS WANT TO BE A ST YLIST? Ye s , a l l

Yes, including Grand finalist

The

British Hairdressing

of my Barbies had bobs.

London - Best salon

HOW DID YOU START?

2017; 5 stars in

I trained at South Downs college, and my first job was with Hair of London a t t h e Tr i c o r n . I went on to work at Crown, Rama, in Petersfield, Alan Paul and Crew.

Business

Awards,

The Good Salon guide; and finalist in the Portsmouth News’ Hair & Beauty awards.

Belinda Cleary, photo: Christopher Ison

YOU OPENED YOUR OWN SALON IN 2011, HOW DID THAT HAPPEN?

I took 4 years out to bring up my children, and then worked part-time until my children started school. It was at that point I thought, now’s my chance to start my own business. Its been a massive learning curve, and I didn’t know what to expect, but its worked out very well.

WHY MEDUSA? Looking at my curly hair, a friend joked that I looked like Medusa, and I thought that’s a good name for a salon.

WHAT’S YOUR SIGNATURE LOOK? We are a colour destination! Our passion is delivering a great cut, especially if clients are looking for a radical change, but we also have a passion for colour.

AND YOU HAVE WON QUITE A FEW AWARDS…

Megan

YOUR DAUGHTER WORKS WITH YOU HOW DO YOU FIND THAT?

about t o

finish

her

apprenticeship, so she will want to move on eventually. She’ll do well: whether she’s cutting hair or applying make up, Megan’s an artist.

HAIR CARE - THINGS TO AVOID? Colouring at home, not using the right shampoo for your hair.

THINGS TO DO? Listen to your

stylist’s advice. Use heat protection when blow drying.

STYLES FOR THE SUMMER? Braids are big this year and there’s some new exciting colour ranges, allowing for a multi tonal colour.

PLANS FOR THE FUTURE? We have outgrown our current salon. I’ve got a couple of new places in mind, all in central Southsea. 45

30 Palmerston Road Southsea PO5 3QH Studio Telephone: 02392 838 395 Email: southsea@everybodypilates.co.uk 46

Amy Kellow, creator of Everybody Pilates is one of the few Pilates instructors in the world who was taught by Jay Grimes who in turn was taught by the great Joseph Pilates himself. Amy now shares her knowledge with all her instructors, who undertake a 5 year training programme, which means all of the clients at Everybody Pilates receive the best possible training sessions. And of course Amy teaches many of the sessions herself, either mat classes or using the unique Pilates apparatus, she is also available for one to one classes. Pilates is a total body conditioning system used by everyone, from professional athletes to people who simply want to improve their level of fitness, or issues they may have with their back or posture. Amy believes that everyone should share the benefits of Pilates as part of a healthy lifestyle. Regardless of your level of fitness, or body shape you will receive a warm welcome from Amy and her team.

HEREâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WHAT A FEW OF OUR MEMBERS HAVE SAID ABOUT US: Georgina - Southsea: I can't believe in one year I'm so much stronger and able to do push-ups. The reformers are excellent. I'd highly recommend it to all. Jo - Portsmouth: During our first class my sister and I were made to feel very welcome. The hour flew by and I used muscles I didn't know I had. Adam - Southsea: Very good classes with good understanding of clients requirements and tailored classes/exercises. Superb teacher (who is undergoing continuing training and is really excellent!)

INTERNATIONAL TENNIS RETURNS TO SOUTHSEA

W Trophy,

omen’s tennis returns to Portsmouth

was formed in 2013 to safeguard the future of the

this summer, backed by a new

Canoe Lake public grass courts after council

sponsor. The Fuzion 100 Southsea

funding cuts resulted in an uncertain future.

organised

the

Lawn

Tennis

Association and hosted by Canoe Lake Leisure, takes place one week before The Championships, Wimbledon from Tuesday 26 Friday 29 June. The tournament will showcase some of the world’s top 100 players, who will be going on to compete in the main draw at Wimbledon, and with $100,000 prize money to be won, it’s the perfect opportunity to prepare on some of the south coast’s finest grass courts. Last year, the tournament received great feedback from the players, as well as the local community who really embraced the new event. Over 1000 spectators visited on the final day and observed a thrilling final won by Germany’s Tatjana Maria. Canoe Lake Leisure is a private company that

The philanthropic project has resulted in huge improvements including the installation of the highest quality all weather courts, and the construction of a new contemporary Pavilion. This community-focussed building hosts a variety of activities, including Pilates and yoga, as well as conferences and private events. There is also a licensed bar on the first floor with panoramic views from the large terrace. Tickets are available now for the Fuzion 100 Southsea Trophy at the following link. Don’t miss your chance to see great value world class tennis on your doorstep: www.fuzion100southseatrophy.co.uk Canoe Lake Leisure: www.canoelakeleisure.co.uk Email (all enquiries): info@canoelakeleisure.co.uk

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ART, EXHIBITIONS & FILM ASPEX GALLERY

workshop 11am-1pm-

Fri 15 - Sat 16 Jun SILENT AND

WEDS - SUNDAY, 11-4 & BANK HOLS

The Vulcan Building, Gunwharf

SECRET: THE CONFERENCE 10am-

Until 10 Jun THE ENDLESS VILLAGE

Quays Tel: 023 9277 8080

4pm Action Stations

Every Weds MINI MAKERS 10.30-am

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Sat 23 - Sun 24 Jun ROYAL AIR

£3 per child hour activities (until 8pm) allow visitors

PORTSMOUTH HISTORIC DOCKYARD

to engage in creative discussion &

EXHIBITION: WOMEN AND THE

experience the gallery’s 3 exhibition

ROYAL NAVY 10am NM of RN

spaces, bespoke Craft Shop and cafe

EXHIBITION: SILENT AND SECRET

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10am RN Submarine Museum

Every Friday GENERATE art & craft

EXHIBITION: BRITISH TATTOO ART

skills for people with dementia

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NO 6 CINEMA Sat 2 Jun THE GEURNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE PIE SOCIETY (TBC) Thu 7 Jun LET THE SUNSHINE IN (15) Fri 8 Jun BEAST (15) Sat 9 Jun EDIE (12A) Thu 14 Jun REDOUBTABLE (15) Fri 15 Jun MARY AND THE WITCH’S FLOWER (U) Sat 16 Jun GREASE 40 TH ANNIVERSARY (PG) Thu 21 Jun THE LONELINESS OF

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PORTSMOUTH GUILDHALL Every Thursday RECHARGE: 55+ SINGING WORKSHOPS EXHIBITION: THE ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL 1968, 1969, 1970 EXHIBITION: THE PORTSMOUTH MUSIC EXPERIENCE EXHIBITION: THE SPIRIT OF ‘67:

PORTSMOUTH’S SUMMER OF LOVE AND ITS LEGACY Mon 4 Jun PORTSMOUTH GUILDHALL TOUR 2pm

Fri 15 Jun WEDGE COMEDY

CLUB 8.45pm Sat 16 Jun T-REXTASY 8pm Tue 19 Jun THE SONG The Final 8pm Wed 20 Jun SIMON LAGWANI 7.30pm Thu 21 Jun SOUTH COAST COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR Grand Final 7.30pm Fri 22 Jun LIMEHOUSE LIZZY 8pm Wed 27 Jun THE SKIDS 7.30pm Fri 29 Jun WEDGE COMEDY CLUB 8.45pm

THE LONG DISTANCE RUNNER

Fri 8 Jun GORDON GILTRAP 8pm

Showing as part of Portsmouth

Sun 10 Jun MILTON GLEE CHOIR 70th

Festivities 2018 (12A)

Anniversary Concert 3pm

Fri 22 Jun TULLY (15)

Mon 11 & Tue 12 Jun GARY

Sat 23 Jun MANDELA: LONG WALK

BARLOW 7pm

TO FREEDOM Showing as part of

Sat 16 Jun DAVID BADDIEL – MY

Sat 14 Jul A SKILLZ 9pm

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FAMILY: Not the Sitcom 7pm

Sat 21 Jul SPECIALIVE 7pm

Thu 28 Jun JEUNE FEMME (15)

Mon 2 Jul PORTSMOUTH GUILDHALL

Sun 29 Jul PIZZA TRAMP 7pm

Fri 29 Jun ON CHESIL BEACH (15)

TOUR 2pm

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Sat 30 Jun MY NEIGHBOUR TORTORO (U) Standard Adult ticket £9, concs £7.50 and 25s & under £5. Matinee Adult ticket £8, concs £6.50 and 25s & under £5. Concs inc. Seniors (60+), Students, Portsmouth Leisure Card holders, HM Forces, Naval Base pass holders and CEA card holders. Please bring proof of status. Students - we need to see your course registration card as we are unable to accept the NUS Extra card as proof of status. No. 6 Cinema adds a booking fee of 6% to tickets purchased online. This is not a charge for using a debit or credit card, but to cover the costs of creating, maintaining and operating our website and relevant booking systems, and to pay for the convenience of booking online.

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Sat 30 Jun LTJ BUKEM 9pm Wed 4 Jul KATE VOEGELE & TYLER HILTON 7pm Tue 10 Jul TOUCHE AMORE 7.30pm

Wed 4 Jul KEVIN AND KAREN 7pm

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Sat 2 Jun THE DOORS ALIVE 8pm

Sun 3 Jun CHOOSE 90s, GREAT

Tel - 074 3502 9408 www.no6cinema.co.uk

Fri 8 Jun FREDDIE FEST 7.30pm

SCOTT feat. RACHEL HAWNT 1-4pm

Sat 9 Jun BELLY 8pm

Sat 9 Jun Country Music Special

JEANNINE BARRY WITH BECKY

Sat 30 Jun MR. BIG STUFF & THE

OMAR BABA AND MOTIF 1-4pm

LAWRENCE, WAIF AND STRAY,

SMILEY CAMPBELL BAND 1-4pm

Sun 22 Jul BARE JAMS WITH

GASOLINE & MATCHES AND DJ

Sun 1 Jul Hip-Hop Fusion THE

DANIEL UZIEL AND JUSTSAYYES

RUSSELL HILL 1-4pm

TRIBE, WITH KARL PHILIPS AND

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Sun 10 Jun THE FAB BEATLES, WITH

THE REJECTS AND NAAN

NUMBER 9 1-4pm

BREDDAZ 1-4pm

Sat 28 Jul BEMIS, ARCADE

Sat 16 Jun WALL OF FLOYD, WITH

Sat 7 Jul EMPTIFISH, WITH

BARBUDO 1-4pm

MONKEYLOVE STUNT TEAM 1-4pm

Sun 17 Jun Ska special DOGS,

Sun 8 Jul THE PETEBOX, WITH

WITH OFFBEAT OFFENSIVE AND

REMEDY SOUNDS AND WESLEY

LEVI 1-4pm

BROWN 1-4pm

Sat 23 Jun Beats & Swing DAY OF

Sun 14 Jul FOREVER QUEEN, WITH

RABBLEMENT, WITH ISMEAL CLARK

KATE BUSH-KA 1-4pm

THE AUTUMN STONE 1-4pm

AND PRINCE BRANDON 1-4pm

Sun 15 Jul BACKBEAT SOUND

Sun 5 Aug THE PEDIGREE JAZZ

Sun 24 Jun MOJO DOLLAR,

SYSTEM WITH THE SILHOUETTES

BAND 1-4pm

WITH THE SOUTH COAST

AND TOM MAYHEM 1-4pm

West Battery Gardens,

COLLECTIVE 1-4pm

Sat 21 Jul COLLAPSED LUNG WITH

Southsea PO5 3NT

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GROUNDLINGS THEATRE

Thu 7 Jun JAMES BOND MURDER MYSTERY 8pm

Fri 8 Jun PUB QUIZ NIGHT 7pm Sat 9 Jun A PRE-EVENING WITH THE NEPTUNE GIRLS 2.30pm Sat 9 Jun AN EVENING WITH THE NEPTUNE GIRLS 7.30pm Thu 14 Jun THEATRE TOUR 1pm Fri 15 Jun 1940s COCKTAIL SOIREE 7pm Sat 16 Jun CABARET ALLURE 7.30pm Thu 28 Jun THEATRE TOUR 1pm Thu 5 & 6 Jul EVELYN’S FOLLY 7.30pm Thu 12 Jul THEATRE TOUR 1pm Thu 12 - Sun 22 Jul MY FAIR LADY 7.30pm Sat & Sun mat 2pm Thu 26 Jul THEATRE TOUR 1pm Thu 26 Jul 1920s GANGSTERS AND MOLLS MURDER MYSTERY 8pm Sat 28 & Sun 29 Jul COMIC CON from 12 noon Mon 30 Jul - Sat 4 Aug SUMMER SCHOOL 2018 CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE contact theatre for more details 42 Kent Street, Portsea PO1 3BS www.groundlings.co.uk

KINGS THEATRE

Sun 3 Jun THE PRINCESS AND THE PUMPKIN PATCH 4.30pm Fri 8 Jun TODDLER TOURS 10.30am Fri 8 - Sat 23 Jun MAMA MIA Times vary Wed 27 - Thu 28 Jun TELETUBBIES LIVE: BIG HUGS 10am & 1pm Sat 30 Jun GEMS TV – MUSIC VIDEOS 6.30pm Wed 4 - Thu5 Jul HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL Mayville High School 2pm & 7pm Fri 6 Jul TODDLER TOURS 10.30am Sat 7 Jul THEATRE TOUR 10.30am Sat 7 Jul BLACK DYKE BAND 7.30pm Tue 10 Jul MINISTRY OF SCIENCE LIVE! 10.30am Sun 15 Jul SHOWSTOPPER! THE IMPROVED MUSICAL! 7.30pm

Sun 22 Jul MULAN JR & THE LITTLE MERMAID JR 6pm Thu 26 Jul MATERIAL GIRL: THE MUSIC OF MADONNA 7.30pm Fri 27 Jul MEET THE ARCHIVISTS 10.30am Fri 27 Jul RULE THE WORLD 7.30pm Sat 28 Jul MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE 7.30pm Sun 29 Jul THAT’LL BE THE DAY 7.30pm Mon 30 Jul - Fri 3 Aug ALI BABA AND THE BONGO BANDITS SUMMER SCHOOL 10am Albert Road, Southsea PO5 2QJ, Box Office: 023 9282 8282 kingsportsmouth.co.uk

NEW THEATRE ROYAL

Sat 2 Jun THE MOVEMENT INITIATIVE PRESENTS ‘CELEBRATE’ 6pm Sun 3 Jun ROCK AND ROLL REVOLUTION 7.30pm Thu 7 Jun BRIAN CONLEY: STILL THE GREATEST ENTERTAINER In His Price Range 7.30pm Fri 8 Jun WHITNEY Queen of the Night 7.30pm Sat 9 Jun SWINGING AT THE COTTON CLUB 7.30pm Wed 13 Jun LES MUSICALS 7.30pm Wed 13 Jun THE TEMPEST 7.30pm This is an Outdoor Event at Gatcomebe Park Sun 17 Jun MOONFALL 2pm Wed 20 Jun NTR CREATIVE PLATFORM: How to Develop a Theatre Tour 1pm Sat 23 Jun GLITCH 8pm Sun 24 Jun OUT OF THIS WORLD Alverstoke School of Dance 3.30pm Sat 14 Jul LIBERTANGO 7.30pm Tue 24 Jul LE NOZZE DI FIGARO 7pm 20-24 Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth PO1 2DD Box Office: 023 9264 9000 www.newtheatreroyal.com

THE FRONT ROOM

Thu 28 Jun SPOKEN WORD Southsea Shakespeare Actors, The Day of the Rabblement, Jackson Davies, Faye Smith. Plus

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OTHER EVENTS Every third Sunday of the month

ROLLER DISCO 7pm

throughout the city, some free,

OPEN STUDIOS AT THE HOTWALLS

Fri 8 - Sun 10 Jun GARDEN

music, theatre, talks & film

11am-4pm

SHOW 10am-5pm Stansted Park

www.portsmouthfestivities.co.uk

Until 24 Jun INSTALLATION:

Sat 9 Jun FILM: THE ITALIAN JOB

Sat 16 & 17 Jun HMS SULTAN

POPPIES AT FORT NELSON

7pm organised by:Havant & South

SUMMER SHOW 2018

Sat 2 Jun SCENIC SOLENT CRUISES –

Downs College. Tickets:

Sat 16 June PORTSMOUTH

SHEP WOOLLEY & FRIENDS 7.30pm

www.portsmouthfilmsociety.org.uk

VELODROME CHALLENGE FOR ALL

Sat 2 Jun COMEDY NIGHT 8pm

The Bandstand

in aid of the local Motor Neurone

Tiger Tiger

Sat 9 Jun MOONLIT MEMORIES

Disease Assoc10.45am tickets

Sat 2 Jun SUBSPACE AUDIO

WALK 8pm Castle Field,

available from www.bhlivetickets.co.uk

PRESENTS R3DX CHARITY DNB

Southsea Seafront

Mountbatten Leisure Centre,

8.30pm The Old Barn

Sun 10 Jun PORT SOLENT

Portsmouth

Sun 3 Jun, Tue 3 Jul & Wed 1 Aug

WATERSIDE MARKET 11am

Sat 16 Jun PORTSMOUTH

SCENIC SOLENT CRUISES Medina

Sun 10 Jun SPICE ISLAND

VELODROME CHALLENGE ON

River Cream Tea 2-5.30pm Tickets:

GUIDED WALK 2pm Portsmouth

BEHALF OF MOTOR NEURONE

£9.50-£21.50.Bookings & info call:

City Museum

DISEASE 11am Mountbatten

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Fri 15 - Sun 24 Jun PORTSMOUTH

Leisure Centre

Sat 2 Jun SOUTHSEA SKATEPARK

FESTIVITIES Over 100 events

Sat 16 Jun PORTSMOUTH

The Arts Society

Portsea Island 12th June 2018

BERTIE PEARCE - CHARLES DICKENS, THE MAN: HIS LIFE AND HIS CHARACTERS In this lecture Bertie looks at life and places which inspired Dickens while interspersing the events with readings from his works. A truly Dickensian experience.

Bertie is a member of the Inner Magic Circle. He has toured the world with a magic cabaret and a one man show entitled, “All Abroad”.

10 th July 2018

DOUG GILLEN - HIDDEN CANVASES: STREET ART AND THE CITY

Doug is heavily involved in documenting the street art scene in London and abroad through his project Fifth Wall T and will offer a genuine insight into this world. Doug Gillen is a television presenter. He lives in London. He “is constantly striving to push his limits and find new challenges”.

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PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA SUMMER CONCERT

Sun 15 Jul CRAFTS IN THE TOWER 11am Square Tower

7.30pm Portsmouth Grammar School

Sat 14 & Sun 15 Jul SOUTHSEA FOOD FESTIVAL A wide

Sun 17 Jun CRAFTS IN THE TOWER 11am Square Tower

range of food vendors, many from the city’s most

Sun 17 Jun OPEN STUDIOS AT THE HOTWALLS 11am

popular restaurants, plus live music & entertainment

Sun 17 Jun CHARITY ABSEIL EMIRATES SPINNAKER

FREE Sat’s market will feature Love Southsea traders.

TOWER IN SUPPORT OF MACINTYRE 10.30am

Hampshire Farmers’ Market on Sun Palmerston Road,

Wed 20 Jun TYPEWRITER TALES Make a postcard-sized story, poem or drawing, culminating in a reading with Southsea Coffee’s creative friends 3.30-6pm FREE drop-in writing event – all ages & abilities welcome Southsea Coffee, 63 Osborne Road, PO5 3LS Fri 22 -24 Jun KITESURFING ARMADA Hayling Island Fri 29 Jun COMEDY ALL STARS 7pm Barton Hall, Horndean Fri 29 Jun TEAM NUCORE & #WHATYOUSEEISWHATYOUGET 9pm The Barn Sun 24 Jun MOJO DOLLAR, WITH THE SOUTH COAST

Southsea PO5 3QG www.visitportsmouth.co.uk Tue 17 - Wed 18 Jul SUMMER HOUSE SOUNDS Stansted Park Tue 24 Jul & Thu 23 Aug SCENIC SOLENT CRUISES – NEEDLES & YARMOUTH 10.30am-5.30pm Tickets: £10.50-£20.75.Bookings & info call: 023 9252 4551 www.gosportferry.co.uk Fri 27 Jul GOSPORT WATERFRONT COMMUNITY FESTIVAL 6pm Thu 2 - Sun 5 Aug WICKHAM FESTIVAL

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COLLECTIVE 1pm Sat 30 Jun COMEDY NIGHT 8pm Tiger Tiger Sat 30 Jun 10am-8pm & Sun 1 July 10am-7pm PORTSMOUTH SEAFOOD FESTIVAL Seafood stalls,

THE WONDERFUL WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOP

cooking demos and live music. FREE entry Gunwharf Quays portsmouthseafoodfestival.co.uk Thu 5 Jul ANNA TIVEL & JEFFREY MARTIN 7.15pm The Tea Tray Café Thu 5 Jul TREMONTI 7.30pm Pyramids Sat 7 Jul RACE FOR LIFE – PRETTY MUDDY from 10.45am Southsea Common Sat 7 Jul STEM OPEN DAY from 10.30am Action Stations Sat 7 Jul SOUTHSEA SKATEPARK ROLLER DISCO 7pm Sun 8 Jul RACE FOR LIFE 5K & 10K, from 11am Southsea Common Sun 8 Jul PORT SOLENT WATERSIDE MARKET 11am Thu 12 - Sun 15 Jul GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEED Sat 14 Jul MANDELA 100 OPEN AIR PERFORMANCE St Mary’s Church Fratton Sun 15 Jul OPEN STUDIOS AT THE HOTWALLS 11am

Learn to paint with bright, luminous washes with the artist Kevin Dean RCA. Suitable for beginners or people with some experience of painting. st 21 July 11am - 4.30 pm. £48.00 Including materials. Tel: 07981 867826 or info@kevindean.co.uk for full details TENNIS PAVILION @ CANOE LAKE, ST HELENS PARADE, SOUTHSEA PO5 9RG 59

CULTURE VULTURE Summertime shows in Southsea by Emma Beatty

ummer is here, and Southsea is in a festive mood. From 15 June, there are ten days ofWevents in 30 W venues as part of Portsmouth Festivities, Portsmouth’s own multi-disciplinary arts festival. Now in its 19th year, it brings quality arts events to the city. Google “Portsmouth Festivities” to see more – or look out for the posters and leaflets. There’s art, dance, food and “the World’s Smallest Escape Room” to be built by Escape Room Specialists Houdini, and go on display in the city centre to be played in for free 15-24 June. The opening gala is at Portsmouth Anglican Cathedral, 15 June. O Duo, two classical percussionists, Oliver Cox and Owen Gunnell, perform a mix of popular classics and w contemporary music on everything from sticks, w drums, xylophones and glockenspiels.

The Tallis Scholars also sing at Portsmouth Anglican Cathedral 22 June with pieces by Byrd, Gibbons, Tavener, and Britten. Alongside the main festival, there’s still lots going on in the city. Live at the Bandstand is in full swing; free live local music on Sunday afternoons as you watch the Solent boats drifting by. Or, raise a glass 100 metres above sea level at the Spinnaker Tower’s Sunset Sundays, also with live music, and a pop-up bar with Upham Ale and Isle of Wight Gin. Gear up for “Bike Week”, and set off on its free cycle tour of local breweries. Including a visit to the Staggeringly Good Brewery off Rodney Road (14 June, meet at 17:00 outside the Guildhall). Buy local art at Portsmouth University’s annual Graduate Art Show 4-8 June, 10-4pm. It’s in 60

the Eldon Building on Winston Churchill Avenue, with work by budding architects, artists, designers, and creatives. Further off the island, sit on deck chairs under the stars and immerse yourself in Hans Zimmer’s explosive soundtrack at Fort Purbrook’s special outdoor screening of Christopher Nolan’s epic film Dunkirk 9 June, 7 pm. The Kings Theatre has a feel-good summer show with 20 performances of Mamma Mia! 8-23 June. The sunny musical is set on a Greek island to the sound of ABBA’s famous hits. At St Mary’s Church, Fratton, Beechwood Operata have a concert performance of Mozart’s operainspired works 9 June, 7.30. It’s a preparation for the same company’s production of The Marriage of Figaro on 24 July at the New Theatre Royal. At Jack House Gallery on Portsmouth High Street, there’s a special summer school. A ‘Still-life study session’ with local painter Agata Wojcieszkiewicz. It runs 2-6 July. Agata refers to it as a facilitating session rather than teaching. People will be able to come in for a couple of hours or stay for the full five days. It’s free, and you bring your own materials/paper etc. She’s done this before at Making Space in Leigh Park, where she has her studio. At the end of the five days. There’ll be a small ‘finnishage’ show in the gallery of the work made in the sessions with drinks, and all welcome. Agata likes putting together quite complex and carefully planned still life set-ups, and this one will be inspired by the anniversary of women getting the right to vote: a fictional laundry room inspired by Victorian domestic interior, and based around a rather extraordinary antique washing machine she bought recently.

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CHANGING PLACES

Lorien Loten, is an owner and director of Garden Angel UK Ltd. Lorien talks about trends in gardening and a more organic approach to garden maintenance.

fter a very slow start to this season, we are now starting to see buds quickly unfold, and new

growth appear in our gardens. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a strange time in the garden, as many years ago we were able to accurately predict when to plant, trim and move plants, but now, with increasing global climate change, we do have to take more care. For example, a specimen may look dead, but by waiting patiently, the plant may still have life.

Our gardening style has changed a lot over the years and we are now leaning towards a much more organic approach to ornamental beds. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s often a good idea to leave clumps of leaves around the bottom of shrubs, perhaps not pruning and shaping, but allowing plants to grow and flourish and to encourage more wildlife.

You can create a wonderful garden using hard landscaping materials, but by adding good planting, the whole area will soften in appearance and feel less harsh. Also, good planting can encourage the eye to the garden, making the surrounding buildings seem less imposing. I think lots of plants sometimes overwhelm people, as they are not sure how to look after them, or how to prune them. People often inherit mature shrubs and trees when moving into a new house, and if their knowledge of plants or gardening is limited, this can seem daunting. In a bid to keep our gardens green and to encourage more gardeners, we have devised a plant identification service, followed by a simple garden plan, plotting each of the plants and their positions in

In terms of landscaping, there are less plants being

the garden, along with a photo of how the plants

planted and more artificial lawns being laid.

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Whilst they do have a place in our gardens we do

growth. A maintenance plan can also be provided.

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With the right tools and a little time, our gardens

planting to make sure our wildlife doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t suffer.

can be kept green and environmentally friendly.

A GROWING BUSINESS

Photo: Sarah Brown

espite only opening it’s doors eight months ago, Blossom Boutique has grown a loyal following of customers. With a constantly changing window display, and a huge table taking centre stage decked with beautiful blooms, the shop has a sense of drama, tranquility and opulence. Flowers are selected according to the season, and restocked on an almost daily basis.

Photo: Catching Dreams Photography

“I’ve had lots of positive feedback,” said Blossom’s owner Ava Fraczak, “People like the huge variety of flowers on display, and the fact that they are always so fresh”. Ava, who was an apprenticed florist in Warsaw, before moving to Ireland, “Where it was beautiful, but always raining,” arrived in Southsea 6 years ago. A friend told her how lovely Southsea was, “so close to the sea and the countryside. I worked part-time in Ultra Violet flowers: when the business closed I decided it was time to open my own shop”. “I’ve always loved flowers, there are so many species, scents and colours.” Ava’s enthusiasm

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for flowers is infectious, but she’s particularly excited about the bouquets she has recently prepared for spring weddings in the city. “Every bride is different, and I love to create something unique that reflects the spirit of both the person and the event. Good florists are artists and can make even the smallest bouquet look stunning. You don’t need to spend a lot of money on flowers to have something fresh and beautiful”.

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A Quiet Place USA 2018 Director: John Krasinski Cert 15

irector John Krasinski also plays the father/husband of a troubled family, most of which have managed to survive a major catastrophe which has seen the arrival and rise of a very nasty powerful race of alien/animal predators with super sensitive hearing. A Quiet Place is what they need to create to avoid being eaten. They retreat to the forest.

by the need to be very quiet in everything they do is transmitted directly to the audience, who are willing participants in the drama. You could hear a pin drop in the theatre. No one was eating popcorn! And boy did we jump! Excellent story, excellent acting, setting and conclusion (and the best behaved new born baby I have ever come across!).

Sound then, is the hook to this very effective horror/thriller.

So if you like a scare - but not gore, A Quiet Place will ring your bell - but shhsh, not too loudly.

The tension created on the screen Russell Baldwin

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EIGHT PEACEFUL ACRES Words by Chris Horton. Photos: Sarah Brown

here is a rather peaceful place in Southsea where you might see a green woodpecker, or even an albino squirrel. A place where, in the summer, sunlight streams through the chestnut trees. It couldn’t be further away from the bustle of Albert Road. A place to walk the dog, a wildlife habitat, or a place of quiet contemplation.

Highland Road Cemetery is one of those places where it feels as if only you know of it’s existence. An important historical and cultural treasure as well as resembling a beautiful city park in it’s own right. The cemetery was created in 1854 with 8 acres of land being bought from the renowned Southsea archiect Thomas Ellis Owen, who eventually went on to design its layout and the buildings that reside

there. Closed for burials since the 1950s, the cemetery fell somewhat into disrepai r throughout the rest of the twentieth century. Step forward Helen Strange and The Friends of Highland Road Cemetery, a group of volunteers dedicated to the upkeep and promotion of the cemetery. The group offer guided walks on several weekends each year, and carry out research into the people buried there. Although she has no family connection to the cemetery, Helen’s passion for history has been a real driving force in helping to maintain and promote the cemetery, “It has so much history that I want to uncover and preserve” she says, “I research the lives of those interred, not only the great and the good, but also the ordinary

people whose lives and deaths made up the rich diversity of the area”. Another ‘friend’ of the cemetery, Sandy Butler, has lived opposite for over 50 years, and after being encouraged to attend a meeting, has been hooked on helping out whenever she can. Sandy takes me on a mini tour of some of the more famous graves, revealing a whole host of amazing stories about the occupants and their various lives. From 8 Victoria Cross recipients, to a Hungarian prince and even a mistress (or two) of Charles Dickens, many fascinating backstories, often humourous, are revealed - the man who is buried with wives one, two and three, with each wife having increasingly elaborate eulogies. There are so many interesting stories here, but she must have a favourite, I ask. “That has to be William Johnson, a powder monkey in the Royal Navy.” she replies. Sadly, after decades of loyal service he spent his last years in a workhouse

where he eventually died. Thankfully, someone dignified his life by placing his coffin on a gun carriage covered in the Union Jack, with sailors drawing him to his place of rest.

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GARDEN ROOMS

o you make the most of your garden? If not, perhaps it’s time to give a thought to a garden design makeover? Why not join the 21st century trend to turn our gardens into useful and attractive extensions of our homes, where the house and garden are seamless?

to ensure they reflect the style and character of our homes while incorporating our individual tastes. So how do we go about this? Good garden design is a real art form and over the years has not always been given the credit it deserves.

Many of us believe we can make our own gardens, which of course we can. Yet, for a garden to be a little more special and to bring together the house and garden in a complimentary manner, we really do need the talented eye of a good designer. They have the expertise to cleverly coordinate colours, textures, and structures of both hard and soft landscaping.

Gardens are no longer a patch of lawn and a shrub bed. Now it’s a decorative room, where we can seek a peaceful retreat from the hectic world of work, or to entertain our friends and family.

Nobody understood this better than the famous garden designer Gertrude Jekyll, whose pioneering work in the early 20 th century still influences garden design today.

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She said, “The importance of creating harmony and synchrony in either formal or naturalistic designs is not always appreciated, and takes a good trained eye to achieve it. Softening hard landscaping with the right combination of plants is also essential.” So give your garden the attention it deserves this summer, and create an outdoor space where you will love relaxing, or use to entertain family and friends. Call our Head Garden Designer, Mike Hodges on 01489 779998 for a chat. www.hambrooks.co.uk