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CONTRIBUTORS Emma Beatty teaches journalism at the University of Portsmouth. She has lived in Southsea for twelve years, and has two children John Worsey is a creative copywriter, based in Southsea. He works in Marketing & Communications at the University of Portsmouth Kate Thompson is a Southsea writer with a passion for uncovering quirky human interest stories
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CONTENTS 6 RECIPE 8 WELCOME HOME 12 DON’T MENTION THE B WORD! 20 MY SOUTHSEA SUMMER 22 SOUTHSEA’S UNSUNG HERO 28 CALIFORNIA DREAMING 30 BATTLESHIPS OF THE SILENT ERA 34 VICTORIOUS FESTIVAL 40 COMPETITION 52 CULTURE VULTURE 58 FILM 60 CITY SPACES
Neil Maxwell is director of Fry & Kent Estate Agents, and a volunteer crew member of the RNLI
Maricar Jagger is Public Events Manager at The University of Portsmouth Russell Baldwin has an MA in Film Studies, is a qualified teacher, lives in Southsea, and is an experienced carpenter and decorator Mark Harris is a Hampshire based architect, with family roots spanning several generations of Southsea residents 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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recently heard David Attenborough recommending we all take time out in the natural world, as it is a great way to relax, and to stop focusing on sending emails, pondering Brexit, or descaling the kettle. I paraphrase, but you get the picture.
I’ve actually taken a lot of pleasure from a tiny pond that my son and I built in our back garden last year. This summer it’s all taken off, and the pond has become a top destination for damselflies, pond snails and water boatmen, but the real prize are the little frogs, which have developed from spawn that survived the cold spring. Nestled amongst the vegetation around the pond, the jewel-like frogs will suddenly jump if I get too close. John Worsey has similar thoughts about walking his dog, Max, which helps him to relax and forget daily concerns, p.22. Fortunately, Southsea is a great place for R & R, and if the warm weather continues, we will all be taking siestas, wandering around town in our flip flops, and greeting each other with high fives. Do enjoy the rest of the summer. Kevin John Dean
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Words by Kate Thompson
t’s the house you drew at school when you were a child (four bay windows with a door in the centre) – and Brett Holtom and Ed Garcia are delighted to call it home.
They were previously living in a flat in Old Portsmouth, but decided to move when they became the proud owners of a puppy. “It does seem like an excessive purchase for a small dog, but we were keen to get some outside space,” confided Brett. “Now we live in the perfect square mile in Southsea where everything is on our doorstep, from artisan bakers to cool cafes – and we just love it.” It could have been so different. The pair were just a couple of weeks away from moving into
a major-project purchase in Petersfield when they were gazumped by a celebrity – and instead found themselves moving into a delicious Victorian villa in Southsea. “The house is perfect for our little life – you might think it’s a big house for just the two of us but we get lots of guests coming to stay. “The scale of the rooms is just perfect, and has allowed us to be a bit more adventurous with our purchases because the rooms can take it. Fiona Lawson from Design House Southsea in Marmion Road has been a guiding light for Brett and Ed. “We’ve worked really well with Fiona. She advised us to start each room with one piece you love, and everything else will fall into place around it,” explained Brett. Ironically, while being the deciding factor for making the move in the first place, their south facing, courtyard garden is positively bijoux, but Brett and Ed have made the most of the space with the clever use of design and mirrors. “It is the tiniest space in our home, and we have done quite a bit of work to make the space work for us. “Now we use it like another room. It is our al fresco dining area, and since we put a heater on the back wall of the garage, we don’t get cold and can stay out here until late,” he said. When they moved, they undertook some major work replacing floors and re-instating period features such as cornicing and ceiling roses. A formal dining room has now become a TV snug, and they are now preparing to make
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the biggest change to date when they create a new kitchen/diner space. “We will be taking a wall down and the kitchen/diner will become quite large, but it will make this the perfect party house. “We both love to play the piano, and our parties always end up with a sing-song gathered around the piano. Having this new space will mean the piano can be more available for when we break into song,” he said. While Brett had lived in 20 houses before the age of 18, Ed, who comes from Tenerife, had only known the one family home – and it’s clear that having the right living space is something that is important for both of them. Southsea clearly is the place they love to be and is endorsed by the fact that both are content to tackle a sizeable commute for their work. “Ed works for BMW financial services in Farnborough, and I work for the Cabinet Office in London.
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“I’ve lived in Southsea for 18 years and just love the place. We’ve got supper clubs, fantastic cafés, and delis to die for. But best of all, we love the nice people you bump into along the way.”
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DON’T MENTION THE B WORD!
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rexit has really polarized our nation, which has been very evident when valuing property, as it is often brought up by clients, seeking both our thoughts and enquiring as to the impact that it has made on the housing market.
Like any economic trading platform uncertainty leads to under-performance, and the housing market has had a notable lack of available property for the last three years, resulting in less transactions. What has also hit the housing market, and seems to receive scant mention, is the damage that the changes in stamp duty has caused to moving house, leading to the treasury receiving £2 billion less in revenue than expected. Stamp duty also makes buying a home that much more expensive - £3,750 for quite modest properties, to £36,000 in duty for purchases over £925k, which makes the whole t ransaction prohibitive to many people. Although July and August is normally a quieter time for us, it seems that this year is different,
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with a marked return in house sellers in recent weeks. For a market that has been starved of stock for so long it is great to see new properties appearing in different price brackets. We haven’t seen any noticeable changes in prices although the current House Price Index shows a 3.9% increase in house prices compared to the same period last year. It is still the case that being realistic with an asking price can lead to a quicker sale, and its important to have a frank conversation based on facts, with knowledgeable agents, when fixing the asking price for your home. Whatever side of the Brexit divide you stand on, with the housing market being a pivotal factor to our economy, any help the government can provide to stimulate things further will be of massive benefit. Stamp duty is definitely an area that needs revision and it could help drive things forward to ensure that on Brexit day we hit the ground running and increase revenue for HMRC.
ADMIRAL SQUARE, SOUTHSEA - £490,000 Impressive, modern, contemporary-style town house within a few hundred yards of Palmerston Road shopping precinct, with bars, cafés and restaurants. Excellent schooling will be found just nearby, along with good transport links to most parts of the city, including Southsea seafront, Old Portsmouth and the marina complex of Gunwharf Quays. At over 1,200 sq.ft, the bright and spacious house over three floors features: entrance hall, useful cloak/storage room, separate w.c., open plan living/dining room with patio doors to an enclosed southerly facing rear garden and fitted kitchen with integrated fridge, dishwasher and washing machine, as well as a cooker range. There are three first floor bedrooms, including a master bedroom with en-suite, whilst on the second floor there is an additional bedroom/reception leading to a 28’x12’ roof top sun terrace. Gardens to the rear and side of the property plus, a brick store room and private parking. NELSON ROAD, SOUTHSEA - £830,000 Stunning Victorian detached villa located in a peaceful setting within a conservation area, close to the shopping precinct and seafront. With numerous bars and restaurants close by, along with excellent schooling and transport facilities, this impressive home is perfectly, located for the whole family. The elegant appearance of this former doctor’s surgery conceals a substantial layout of over 3,500 sq ft, providing four generous reception rooms and five bedrooms, a fitted kitchen, utility room, cloakroom, dressing room/6th bedroom and two bathrooms. The interior has been tastefully decorated, but retains many of its original features. Externally, the gated entrance leads onto a south-westerly facing front garden with patio, pergola and driveway parking, plus access to a walled courtyard garden, perfect for dining alfresco during the summer. A rare opportunity not to be missed, and your earliest inspection is recommended. ST. HELENS PARADE, SOUTHSEA - £599,995 Outstanding three bedroom apartment located on the much requested St Helen’s Parade, offering outstanding panoramic views across Canoe Lake, the seafront, the Solent ,and the Isle of Wight beyond. St. Helens Court is a highly requested, modern, purpose-built apartment block enjoying an enviable location along Southsea’s Victorian waterfront. Internally, the flat has undergone extensive renovation, with a refurbished kitchen, bathroom, and fitted wardrobes added to the bedrooms. At almost 1,200 sq.ft (109 sq.m), the spacious layout features a south-facing balcony, which stretches across both main bedrooms, with access doors from these rooms and the living room. There is also a dining room/study adjoining the kitchen, bathroom and useful cloak/shower room. There is a security entry phone system, and on the ground floor, an allocated parking bay.
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CREATORS OF BESPOKE FURNITURE
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t is not widely known that Design House designs and makes sofas, armchairs, dining chairs, footstools & headboards as part of its interior design service. Design House uses a frame maker and 2 upholsterers specialising in completely new pieces. Over the last 29 years Design House have designed and made numerous sofas and chairs all exclusive to our clients, along with some favourite designs which can b e seen in our showroom.
decision will be about texture and colour - the Design House team is always on hand to help you with this. Stage four is a simple matter of choosing leg style and the colour of any exposed wood. All our frames are made from sustainable hardwood either Ash or Beech and depending on budget the springing can either be serpentine or hand coiled. Stage one of the process, the design team will talk you through shape, style & comfort requirements i.e. soft, firm, feather, foam, fibre or a combination, plus any allergies from natural or manmade product. Stage two is about the size of furniture i.e. width of sofa or chair, height and depth. All can be accommodated, however we always check to make sure that we can get the finished sofa into your room. Stage three is the fun bit, deciding on the cover, fabric, leather, or faux leather. If it is fabric, then the 16
Once all these decisions have been made, all you have to do is wait 8-10 weeks and your brand new exclusively designed sofa, chair, headboard or footstool will be delivered to you by our team.
Call the Design Team On 02392 838038 or visit www.designhousesouthsea.co.uk 55-57 Marmion Road Southsea PO5 2AT
LOCAL PROPERTY BUSINESS SAYS CHEERS TO 30 YEARS!
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ernards Estate Agents is celebrating 30 years since the doors of its first branch opened, then located in a small office on Elm Grove, Southsea, in the summer of 1988.
Since its humble beginnings, Bernards has grown to become one of the leading independently owned estate agents serving Portsmouth and the surrounding area. Today, the business competes at the highest levels, offering expertise in residential and commercial sales and lettings, land and new homes, property development and financial services.
Over the last decade, Bernards has expanded geographically, and now has additional sales and lettings teams based in branches located in North End, Portsmouth and in Waterlooville town centre. Managing Director, Jason Parker, has been with Bernards since it was established 30 years ago. He said “I believe that the primary reason our business continues to flourish is our client-orientated approach. We face modern day challenges from internet-only based offerings, but these will never be able to do what a good high street agent can - to focus on the people involved in a transaction and resolve any problems that arise through effective negotiation (and often mediation!). “The internet does of course have a role to play. Estate agents who embrace this technology, as we do, now have the widest marketing platform at their disposal. For example, we have invested in an interactive TV channel
(bernardsea.tv)
to
promote videos of our clients’ properties, and we work hard to Surviving the housing slump, and following several
maintain and enhance an extensive presence on
office moves over the years, the thriving Bernards
social media. We have more Facebook followers
Southsea branch now operates from prestigious,
than any other agent in this area.
spacious offices located on Clarendon Road, in the heart of Southsea. Recently renovated, the client friendly, air-conditioned office space boasts a modern, bright interior set over two floors, with staff and clients benefitting from heavy investment
“Our ambition is to grow our business further. We will continue to support our local community by providing a quality service, bringing continued local employment and supporting charitable events.”
in state of the art technology. The sales and lettings
Bernards is marking its 30th anniversary year by
teams here are successful, local market experts. In
giving away a free bottle of bubbly to anyone that
2017, Bernards let more properties than any other
places their property on the market (and goes on
agent in the Southsea area, according to official
to sell) with Bernards, from May 1st to December
Rightmove figures.
31st 2018.
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Clarence Pier by Lisa Munday
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MY SOUTHSEA SUMMER of weeks where we will be posting more of your fabulous images of Southsea.
e had a fantastic response to our call for photos: My Southsea Summer. Many thanks to all that took part, it wasn’t easy making our final selection, but here are our favourites. Look out for our social media over the next couple
The judges: the Southsea Lifestyle team, Urban Salt and Charley Whitmore, of Team Locals Medi a.
Wild flowers in Milton Park by Dr Peet Morris
Spinnaker Tower at sunset by Panya Sinsuebphol
Tide out near South Parade Pier by Josephine Ephrat Miller
Baby and bubbles by Claudia Villa
Sunset by Jason Cornish
The Common at dusk by Maggie Ambler
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SOUTHSEA’S UNSUNG HERO Words: John Worsey
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ometimes it feels like we live in stressful times. It’s a day-to-day thing. The way we work, the way we commute, the way we shop, the things to which we aspire - it can feel as if every hour holds a choice between finally relaxing for a moment, or ticking the next thing off an endless to-do list. Tomorrow will always be better. Just got to get through today… There’s one thing that never fails to break that enchantment for me. I go for a walk with my dog, Max. Unless it’s raining (or snowing remember that?), we’ve usually followed the same route for his lunchtime walk for the past six years. Every day, he experiences it as if for the first time. He’s excited, pulling at the lead, eager to see what he can sniff out. Walls we’ve passed hundreds of times offer up an abundance of up-to-the-minute olfactory communications from the other neighbourhood dogs. He’s always happy to see other people who are out and about on the Southsea streets. Sometimes he insists we stop and wait for a complete stranger behind us to catch up, as they will surely want to say hello to him. He’s usually right. We turn into Highland Road Cemetery and he’s off, tracking down the latest squirrel paths, and flinging fallen pine cones around with gleeful abandon.
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It’s impossible to go on a walk with Max and not return home feeling in some way refreshed and re-set. It isn’t just his comedic antics with pinecones that bring a smile to my face. It is everything about the way he experiences the world - he’s always living in the here-and-now, experiencing what’s real and right in front of his face, focusing on whatever is interesting or fun, not worrying about what happened this morning or what might happen this afternoon. It’s as if being part of his experience hits a reset button in my head. And there’s something else that never fails to cheer me up. It’s what Blanche DuBois called “the kindness of strangers.” I want to say a big thank you to the unsung hero who leaves water bowls for dogs in the cemetery. We’ve never met you. We’ve never even seen you. But Max knows he can rely on you, so he always has a drink by the tap at lunchtime. Dogs do love their routines, after all. You play an important part in his walks, even though we’ve never met. I love watching him, gratefully lapping up his refreshing drink. And I love your thoughtfulness in making sure there’s always something for all the local dogs to drink from. It’s a small thing, but it matters, and in its own little way, it makes every day a little brighter. You’re one of the big, thoughtful hearts who make Southsea such a beautiful place to live. So, cheers to you! I hope you read this and know you make a difference, whoever you are.
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NEW HEAD FOR PGS
his summer sees a significant change at The Portsmouth Grammar School as Dr Anne Cotton is welcomed as the new head to lead the school in the next important stage of its development.
Portsmouth Grammar School,” said Dr Cotton. “The school’s commitment to happiness and success is one that I very much share, and I look forward to getting to know the school’s staff, parents, friends and alumni – and above all its pupils.”
has been head of Lower School, head of Upper School, and assistant head. She was invited to become the director of Oxford Festival of Arts in 2013, forging partnerships with creative partners and businesses and launching a programme of outreach with Oxfordshire schools. In her role as deputy head (education development) at MCS, Anne has led a series of innovations, including the development of a new enterprise curriculum, the design of a thinking skills programme, and the introduction of a broad programme of professional development for staff.
New head, Dr Anne Cotton with some of her pupils
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Educated at Francis Holland School in London, Anne studied Classics at Christ Church, Oxford – where she was awarded a double first and later completed her DPhil. She has experience of teaching in the state and independent sectors, including being head of Classics at The Henry Box School in Witney, a large coeducational state school, before joining MCS, in 2009. During her time at MCS, Anne
Anne is married to John, who is assistant director of Music at Abingdon School, and they have two young children. Her interests include swimming, walking, cooking and music. She also continues to enjoy academic research, and her book, Platonic Dialogue and the Education of the Reader, was published by Oxford University Press in 2014. “We are delighted to have been able to appoint someone with such experience and vision,” said Mr Walter Cha, chair of governors at PGS.
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CALIFORNIA DREAMING
Maricar Jagger, Public Events Manager at The University of Portsmouth
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teve Rad is one of the University of Portsmouth’s success stories. Born in Southsea and raised in Telephone Road, he went to nearby schools and confessed to being ‘a bit of a lad’ in his younger days. Age 8, Steve’s father decided to chase his American dream to seek his fortune. Left behind, Steve’s mother raised him single-handedly.
At 12, his father invited him to live with him in Orange County, California. There he fell into a geeky crowd and spent much of his time computing. Back in Southsea two years later, Steve went to King Richard School in Paulsgrove, Portsmouth College, followed by a degree in Computer Science at the University of Portsmouth. California had inspired him. Even before he graduated, he had already set up his own company with fellow student James Taylor. Radweb was born in a flat on Alhambra Road. Two years later Steve registered the company officially, and graduated from his degree. After a spell of work, he enrolled on a Master’s Degree in Digital Marketing at the Portsmouth Business School.
Nowadays, Radweb has an office in Hilsea with 14 employees and a turnover of over £900k. He takes on a couple of students each year on work placement. At 33, with a growing business under his belt, Steve can take time out to enjoy life with his partner and two children - who keep him grounded. Steve still helps out with his uncle’s music business and sponsors Victorious Festival. If he’s looking for a night out, he heads for Albert Road, he also recommends Kassia’s tapas-style Indian dishes in Osborne Road.
Steve Rad. Photo: Jaimes Ede
In November, he will be sponsoring the
Steve and James Taylor worked hard to build the company, and began employing staff.
Big Networking Night at the Portsmouth
“I believe in surrounding myself with good people, and I want them to be cleverer than me”, he said. He wants to work with people who share a strong passion for the business.
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Business School. growing your company, join Steve Rad and the most powerful person in media, Karen Blackett OBE, on 15 November. For more information contact events@port.ac.uk
BATTLESHIPS OF THE SILENT ERA Screening at No6 Cinema, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Fri 28 Sep: 7pm BATTLESHIP POTEMKIN (1925) d.Eisenstein. Recorded score. Sat 29 Sep: 4.15pm ZEEBRUGGE (1924) d.Bramble, Woolfe. Live music accompaniment. Sat 29 Sep: 7pm NELSON (1918) d. Elvey. Live musical accompaniment.
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f it isn’t cars or trains, then ships aren’t that far behind when it comes to the most featured forms of transport of the silent era. Battleships were some of the most interesting and attractive subjects in the silent movie canon and illustrated how films could be used to make naval battles look heroic and help recruit civilians to join the navy.
Over the course of two days, South West Silents and No 6 Cinema are proud to present this mini season of Battleships of the Silent Era right at the epicentre of the world famous Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. This mini season, made up of a true classic title from the era and two very much forgotten British produced silent films; Battleships of the Silent Era will give you an insight, as well as plenty of sea faring action, into the silent film world of the battleship. Battleship Potemkin became a firm favourite amongst movie goers from the moment it was released, Eisenstein’s film about a 1905 naval mutiny was both revolutionary in form and content. It is a true masterpiece which still makes an impact today. Two very much forgotten British silents 30
Zeebrugge and Nelson will have their first airing on the big screen in a very, very long time. April 23rd 1918 saw one of the most daring raids of the First World War with the Royal Navy attempting to blockade the Belgian port of Bruges-Zeebrugge, a key U-boat base for the German Navy. This gem of a film recreates this heroic attack with a mixture of drama, authentic WW1 material, including captured German footage as well as some of the most advanced special effects of the time. M a u r i c e E l v e y ’s masterpiece on the life and career of Admiral Nelson was a major passion project for Britain’s most prolific film director. Elvey’s action packed film is an education but also entertaining with stunning cinematography and razor sharp action sequences mixing model shots and animation. Part of the film was shot on HMS Victory, making Nelson the only feature film ever made on the Royal Navy’s most famous ship. Zeebrugge and Nelson will have a live musical accompaniment by Stephen Horne and Martin Pyne. Films are courtesy of the BFI.
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As proud sponsors of Victorious Festival, the UK's biggest metropolitan festival, Southsea Lifestyle looks forward to a great bank holiday weekend - 24, 25 & 26 August 2018
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ne of the most impressive aspects of Victorious is not just the growing number of people attending (over 143,000 in 2017), or the huge variety of acts, but how, by the next day, the Common has been so carefully cleaned, it’s difficult to imagine such a large, fun-packed event ever took place. Restoring the Common so quickly is indicative of the integrity of the organisers of the festival, and why it has been up for a plethora
of awards, including Best Major Festival and Best Family Festival. Over the past year, Victorious has also donated over £150,000 to local charities and infrastructure projects. Looking towards this year’s festival, The Libertines, Kaiser Chiefs (Fri night). Paul Weller, Paloma Faith, Brian Wilson (Sat). The Prodigy, Years & Years, Friendly Fires (Sun) all take to the stage.
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OTHER ATTRACTIONS Although headline acts are the big draw for most festival goers, the festival prides itself in showcasing plenty of local and alternative talent. Two female singer-songwriter artists to look out for are Dani Uziel appearing on the Acoustic stage (Sun) and Megan Linford, Real Ale stage (Sat), both Southsea musicians, and both playing contemporary folk/blues. Megan is also one of the organisers of The People’s Lounge (showcasing folk artists), which can be found as part of The World Music Village. The World Music Stage (presented by the charity Arms Around the Child) never fails to surprise with an inventive line up. Neneh Cherry’s Live DJ set returns to get proceedings off to a flying start on the Saturday, followed by everything from urban equatorial African funk (Kasai Masai), to American bluegrass music (Steepways). 36
Large bands seem to like long names, the high energy, eight piece Strumdiddlyumptious being a good example - Acoustic Stage (Sat), or the popular Southsea Alternative Choir, who are set to play several stages over the weekend. Richard Morris’ reputation continues to grow, having played across Europe, he has also been working at Portsmouth Music Academy. You can find him at the Real Ale Stage (Sat). Same day, same stage, catch the haunting lyrics and vocals of Percival Elliot, (named after a 19th century inventor) who regularly performs at sold out gigs across the UK, and collaborates with Fat Boy Slim. The festival includes several new additions, including Literacy Live, showcasing a variety of writer/performers reading from their books or poetry collections. Writers include best selling author Daisy Buchanan, How to be a Grown Up and top tweeter and fashionista
@BtonGirlProblems. Pop into the brand new Comedy Tent to see the South Coast's best comedy talent, including Sunjai Arif, who has been hosting popular comedy nights at Southsea’s Wave Maiden, and Lucy Bee, as seen on the BBC’s Children in Need. As ever you won’t go hungry at Victorious with a huge selection of food available, including local favourites Wild Thyme, Southsea Beach Cafe, and Pie & Vinyl. Street Food Way is also a new attraction, serving a selection of international cuisine perfectly placed near the World Music Village. Market Way is the place to go for vintage/ thrift stores and arts & crafts. At The Market Place, Charlotte Cornelius jewellery is offering a free-to-enter competition to win a platinum & diamond necklace worth over £3,000.
Win a Charlotte Cornelius necklace at The Market Place
Aspex has been hosting 3 artist makers at the gallery this summer, with a series of workshops (see p.52) and exhibitions, all coming together at Victorious. And if you come across someone painting quick impressions of the festival, it’ll be the artist Kevin Dean. Family means everything at Victorious and it has its own dedicated 30,000 square metre Kids Arena, where all activities and attractions are free. Here you’ll find the Kids Arena Stage with its own line up of kids’ book and tv favourites. Plus, there’s tonnes of free activities to keep young ones entertained from taster sports sessions, face painting, and arts & crafts. Last year tickets sold out well before the event, so don’t leave it too late to get yours, go to www.victoriousfestival.co.uk to purchase online. Friday: £40 Saturday: £45, Sunday: £45, (fees apply). 37
We are called Everybody Pilates for a good reason, we believe pilates is for everyone. Pilates exercise is designed to stretch, strengthen and balance the body and mind, with an emphasis upon creating a strong centre and correcting alignment. Whatever your age, level of fitness or body shape, we’d love to see you at our purpose built studio in Palmerston Road.. You can pay as you go, or we offer membership subscriptions with discounts.
Amy Kellow opened her first studio in Southsea 10 years ago, before moving to new premises in Palmerston Road precinct in 2017. All of the instructors at the studio join a 5 year training programme which is written and taught by Amy.
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NEW CLIENT SPECIAL OFFER £40 for unlimited Mat Classes, for one month (normally £60). Please come in for chat with our friendly staff - or you can book online. Just use the code: SOUTHSEALIFESTYLE HERE’S WHAT A FEW OF OUR MEMBERS HAVE SAID ABOUT US: Lynne C: I cannot rate Everybody Pilates highly enough, they are extremely professional but fun and very friendly too. I joined approximately 4-5 years ago and I have seen my body change and become more toned, all at the tender age of 52. Cara D: Super friendly studio, with brilliant teachers who are approachable and knowledgeable. I was petrified of going to my first session but everyone, teachers/members, all made me feel welcome. Richard A: I can highly recommend this to all, it has really helped me with my back issues.
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COMPETITION
WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS WITH HOSPITALITY UPGRADE TO RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK: IN CONCERT AT PORTSMOUTH GUILDHALL! Relive the magic of the original great adventure, Raiders of the Lost Ark, on the silver screen as Professor of archaeology and obtainer of rare antiquities, Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford), is tasked by US Army Intelligence to recover the legendary Ark of the Covenant, and enjoy John Williams’ epic score performed live by the Czech National Symphony Orchestra. Enjoy Prosecco on arrival, access to the private Members Bar, and ice creams, tea and coffee in the interval!
To enter, simply go to southsealifestyle.com/raiders by 4th September and answer this question: Who is the composer of Raiders of the Lost Ark? A. Benjamin Britten B. John Williams C. John Barry Full terms and conditions are available at southsealifestyle.com/ark For show tickets and info: www.portsmouthguildhall.org.uk Terms & Conditions: Pair of tickets to Raiders of the Lost Ark: In Concert on Wednesday 26th September, 7.30pm only. Please arrive by 6.45pm to fully enjoy your hospitality upgrade. This prize is not transferable and no cash alternative is available.
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ith four miles of seafront and other open areas in Southsea available, plus running trails outside of the city, Portsmouth Outdoor Fitness offers people of all ages and abilities the chance to make the most of our beautiful environment and to get fit throughout the year.
Led by ex Royal Marine Tristam Murdoch, the team offers a host of unique workouts to it's members with up to ten classes per week. From Body Conditioning, using resistance training methods, such as kettlebells or body bars, focusing on strength training, to high intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts - a shorter and more intense programme. Portsmouth Outdoor Fitness also hosts a Run Club on the last Sunday of each month, usually at
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Queen Elizabeth Country Park. Plus outdoor yoga lessons in the summer. Working with Portsmouth City Council, the team has access to multiple locations, including workouts on the beach or the volleyball courts. The benefits of exercising outdoors has a host of positive impacts, including improved mood, reduced depression, enhanced self esteem and connecting with nature. Classes take place regardless of the great British weather, which can it itself be fun and stimulating. Participants are split into classes by a three tier fitness scale; beginners, intermediate and advanced. Age range varies from 16 to 65 years of age. People often have different fitness goals, from losing weight to training for a specific event, or just to de-stress after a long day.
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WHAT’S ON ART & EXHIBITIONS
ASPEX GALLERY
The Vulcan Building, Gunwharf Quays Tel: 023
WEDS - SUNDAY, 11-4 & BANK HOLS
9277 8080 www.aspex.org.uk
Until 16 Sep EXHIBITION: BLOOM – JULIA DE KLERK
PORTSMOUTH HISTORIC DOCKYARD
Every Weds MINI MAKERS 10.30-am £3 per child Every Weds PONTOON DIGITAL ART WORKSHOPS FOR WOMEN 12.30pm #ThirdThursdays These unique after-hour activities (until 8pm) allow visitors to engage in creative discussion & experience the gallery’s 3 exhibition spaces, bespoke Craft Shop and cafe £3 Booking is essential Every Friday GENERATE art & craft skills for people with dementia 10.30am FREE FAMILY SATURDAYS Free drop in workshop 11am-1pm Thu 9 & Thu 23 Aug HOLIDAY ART CLUB Please check with the gallery for details
EXHIBITION: WOMEN AND THE ROYAL NAVY
10am NM of RN EXHIBITION: SILENT AND SECRET 10am RN Submarine Museum EXHIBITION: BRITISH TATTOO ART REVEALED Boathouse No 5 Wed 8 Aug ASK THE ARCHIVES 10am-4.30pm HMS Galleries Friday 31 Aug RUM EXPERIENCE 7pm onboard HMS Warrior Until 31 Aug HISTORIC HARBOUR RIB RIDES 10am-5pm Sat 1 Sep RUM & GIN FESTIVAL 7pm onboard HMS Warrior Thu 20 Sep ROYAL MARINES ASSOCIATION BAND 7.30pm Sat 21 Sep RUM & GIN FESTIVAL 7pm onboard HMS Warrior Sat 29 - Sun 30 Sep THE SUBAQUATIC STEAMPUNK WEEKEND 10am-5pm All events are ticketed see www.historicdockyard.co.uk for details. Victory Gate, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth PO1 3LJ Tel: 023 9283 9766
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Sun 5 Aug A PORTSMOUTH DARKFEST VIRAL VIDEO PRODUCTION WORKSHOP 10am-5pm Thu 16 - Fri 17 Aug THE FORCE SUMMER TRAINING SCHOOL (10 - 16 YEARS) 10am3.30pm Sat 18 - Sun 19 Aug ADULT THE FORCE SUMMER TRAINING SCHOOL 10am-3.30pm Wed 26 Sep SHACKLETON’S CARPENTER 7.30pm Sun 30 Sep CINDERELLA AUDITIONS ALL DAY 42 Kent Street, Portsea PO1 3BS www.groundlings.co.uk
KINGS THEATRE Mon 6 - Sat 11 Aug LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL JR SUMMER SCHOOL & TECHNICAL SUMMER SCHOOL 10am Thu 21 - Sat 25 Aug MADAGASCAR A Musical Adventure 7pm, Sat mat 2.30pm Wed 12 - Sun 16 Sep DAVID WALLIAMS AWFUL AUNTIE 7pm, plus various morning and matinee performances – see box office for details Mon 24 - Sat 29 Sep THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG 7.30pm, Sat mat 2.30pm Thu 4 Oct THE CROONERS 7.30pm Sat 6 Oct THEATRE TOUR 10.30am, ELVIS If I Can Dream 7.30pm Tue 7 Oct AN EVENING WITH BRIAN BLESSED 7.30pm Tue 9 - Sat 13 Oct PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Portsmouth Players 7.30pm, Sat mat 2.30pm Albert Road, Southsea PO5 2QJ, Box Office: 023 9282 8282 http://kingsportsmouth.co.uk 48
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THE FRONT ROOM
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– GRAND HARBOUR CREAM TEA
5pm Butser Ancient Farm
KIDS CLUB £2.50pp & free parking
2.30pm Bookings & info call: 023
Tue 7 Aug SPEED DATING 7.15-
at Port Solent
9252 www.gosportferry.co.uk
9.45pm The Liquorist, Gunwharf
Every Sunday 2K & 5K PARK RUN
Sat 4 Aug SILENT SUMMER
Quays
9.15am meet Hilsea Lido
SCREENINGS The Greatest
Wed 8 Aug WALK: NELSON TRAIL
www.greatrunlocal.org
Showman 7.10-10.30pm
10.30am Portsmouth Museum
Every third Sunday of the month
Meadowside Park, Whiteley
Thu 9 Aug PORT SOLENT KIDS
OPEN STUDIOS AT THE HOTWALLS
Sun 5 Aug SUNSET SUNDAYS 8-
CLUB Extreme Bike Stunt Show
11am-4pm
11pm Emirates Spinnaker Tower
11am-4pm FREE
Thu 2 - Sun 5 Aug WICKHAM
Tue 7 - 9 Aug SCENIC SOLENT
Fri 10 – 12 Aug FLO VIBE
FESTIVAL
CRUISES – COWES DAY TRIP
WELLNESS FESTIVAL 11am-11pm
Sat 4 Aug SOUTHSEA WILDLIFE
9.30am-6pm Bookings & info call:
Stansted Park
WATCH Wild About Gardens Go
023 9252 www.gosportferry.co.uk
Fri 10 Aug SCENIC SOLENT
Wild For Worms at 10am-12pm
Tue 7 Aug PORT SOLENT KIDS
CRUISES – SEE THE CRUISE SHIPS
Cumberland House Natural
CLUB Manic Stage Productions
1.30-6.30pm Bookings & info call:
History Museum
Workshops 11am-4pm FREE
023 9252 www.gosportferry.co.uk
Sat 4 Aug SCENIC SOLENT CRUISES
Tue 7 Aug FEARSOME FIRE 10am-
Fri 10 Aug SCENIC SOLENT
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WATERSIDE MARKET 10am-5pm
Sat 18 Aug PORTSCHESTER
7.30-11.30pm Bookings & info call:
Sun 12 Aug SUNSET SUNDAYS 8-
VILLAGE FETE 11am-4pm
023 9252 www.gosportferry.co.uk
11pm Emirates Spinnaker Tower
Sun 19 Aug OPEN STUDIOS AT
Sat 11 Aug EMSWORTH CRAFT
Tue 14 Aug PORT SOLENT KIDS
HOTWALLS 11am-4pm
FAIR 10am-2pm Emsworth
CLUB Top Banana Circus 11am-
Sun 19 Aug SUNSET SUNDAYS
Community Centre
4pm FREE
8-11pm Emirates Spinnaker Tower
Sat 11 - Sun 12 Aug PORTSMOUTH
Tue 7 Aug WONDERFUL WATER
Mon 20 Aug TALES FROM AN
INTERNATIONAL KITE FESTIVAL
10am-5pm Butser Ancient Farm
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER
Southsea Common
Wed 15 Aug WALK: SPICE ISLAND
Speaker: Mr Joe Bamford Arun
Sat 11 Aug SOUTHSEA
10.30am meet Portsmouth Museum
and Chichester Air Enthusiasts
SKATEPARK ROLLER DISCO –
Thu 16 Aug PORT SOLENT KIDS
Society 7.30pm Members £3,
FUNKTIFINO 7-10pm
CLUB Liberty Birds of Prey Show
Visitors £5 Chichester Park Hotel,
Sat 11 Aug SILENT SUMMER
11am-4pm FREE
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CULTURE VULTURE Art shows to see in the city by Emma Beatty
I
f you haven’t been to Portsmouth City Museum for a while, pop in; there’s a new room of the Sherlock Holmes
display (useful if you’re interested in trends in graphic design). Upstairs in the art gallery, there’s a display of prints, drawings and sculpture by members of the Royal Academy to celebrate its 250th anniversary. There are about
90 works, all from the city’s own collection, by
improvised lathes, makeshift weaving machines and printing presses to make works from timber, concrete, plaster, wool, thread and paint. Look on his Instagram account to see some of the weird and wonderful contraptions at work. The show is sponsored by the Henry Moore Foundation and Knauf (one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of plaster, plasterboard). Until 16 September.
the likes of David Hockney, Henry Moore,
Inspired by Cruickshank’s zany creations, Aspex
Elizabeth Blackadder, Elisabeth Frink and Lynn
has organised its own tribute in The Inventors. It
Chadwick. Until 24 February next year. Aspex in Gunwharf has new work
by
the
Cruickshank.
artist He
Will makes
fascinating hybrids of weaving and sculpture – sometimes mixing coloured threads in with plaster to create strangely beautiful
new
forms:
fluorescent pink and moss green threads poke out of plaster cylinders, like the hairs on a plant or animal. Sizeable carved plaster and carved wood pieces dot the gallery’s floor space, with intricate weavings hanging on the walls. It’s a strange mix of the delicate and the hefty. Cruickshank’s studio in Essex is in three converted grain silos where he experiments with 52
Rebecca Crow of Jack House Gallery, and Derek Boshier
will commission three artists to
explore
new
ways of making through a series of workshops, exhibitions
and
artist
residencies
across
the
city, from Gunwharf Quays to
Buckland
Activity
Playground culminating at the
Victorious
Festival.
They’re working with the Makers Guild too - the artist space in the Guildhall. Jack House Ga llery
on
Portsmouth High Street has become
a
beacon
of
quality art exhibitions. Its latest
brings
Portsmouth-born
works
by
Derek
Boshier, a key figure in the British Pop Art movement who designed The Clash’s album covers, and worked
Derek Boshier
closely with David Bowie. He now lives in Los Angeles but knows
Boshier used to teach Clash frontman Joe
gallery-owner Rebecca Crow so has lent
Strummer at the Central School of Art and Design
works for this show 7 September-13 October.
in London, where Strummer briefly flirted with the
He’s a prolific painter and film maker, and
idea of becoming a professional cartoonist, and
never stops drawing. There will be a lot of
completed a one-year foundation course. The two
drawings in the show: some funny, and some
remained friends; hence Strummer commissioned
quite political. He’s also produced a series for
him to design the band’s album cover. Likewise,
the gallery called ‘Ghosts of Portsmouth’, a
Boshier was friends with Bowie until his death,
collection of famous people and fictional
and collaborated with him several times. There’ll
characters from Portsmouth.
be an evening of Boshier’s films hosted by the
Also on show will be large paintings of David
artist on 26 September and an opening talk by
Bowie as well as the original drawings for
the art historian Marco Livingstone, a friend of
The Clash Songbook 2 series from 1979.
Boshier, on the opening night. 53
Tue 21 Aug PORT SOLENT KIDS
Stansted Park
CLUB Potty Pirate Show 11am-4pm
Thu 23 Aug SCENIC SOLENT
Tue 28 Aug SPEED DATING 7.15-
Tue 21 Aug POWERFUL PLANTS
CRUISES – NEEDLES & YARMOUTH
9.45pm The Liquorist, Gunwharf
Stansted Park
10am-5pm Butser Ancient Farm
10.30am-5.30pm Bookings & info
Quays
Tue 21 Aug SCENIC SOLENT
call: 023 9252
Wed 29 Aug WALK: SPICE ISLAND
CRUISES – GRAND HARBOUR
www.gosportferry.co.uk
10.30am meet Portsmouth
CREAM TEA 2pm Bookings & info
Fri 24 - Sun 26 Aug VICTORIOUS
Museum
call: 023 9252
FESTIVAL 10.30am Southsea
Wed 29 Aug LANDROVER BAR
www.gosportferry.co.uk
Common
TECH DECK OPEN DAY 11am-3pm
Tue 21 Aug SPEED DATING
Sun 26 Aug SUNSET SUNDAYS at
Old Portsmouth
7.15-9.45pm The Liquorist,
EMIRATES SPINNAKER TOWER 8-
Thu 30 Aug PORT SOLENT KIDS
Gunwharf Quays
11pm
CLUB Silly Scott and the Creation
Wed 22 Aug WALK: NELSON TRAIL
Mon 27 Aug BEER, BREAD & BEES
Station 11am-4pm FREE
10.30am meet Portsmouth Museum
FESTIVAL at Butser Ancient Farm
Fri 31 Aug – Sat 1 Sep PROSECCO
Wed 22 Aug LANDROVER BAR
10am-5pm
FESTIVAL 8.30 -11.30pm, Sat also
TECH DECK OPEN DAY 11am-3pm
Tue 28 Aug PORT SOLENT KIDS
12.30-5pm Portsmouth Pyramids
Old Portsmouth
CLUB Back to School Disco 11am-
Fri 31 Aug MOVIE AT THE
Wed 22 Aug OUTSIDE
4pm FREE
MANOR: TOP GUN 6-10.30pm
THEATRE: ROBIN HOOD AND HIS
Tue 28 Aug OUTSIDE THEATRE:
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MERRY BAND OF MEN 5.30pm
TREASURE ISLAND 5.30pm
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HOTWALLS 11am-4pm
7-10pm
Fri 21 Sep CHARLIE HOLE 7.15-
WATCH – TRIP TO MILTON LOCKS
Thu 6 Sep SCENIC SOLENT CRUISES
10pm The Tea Tray, Osborne Road
NATURE RESERVE 10am12pm
Sat 29 Sep SOUTHSEA WILDLIFE
– NEEDLES & YARMOUTH
Sat 22 Sep CHARMED LIFE
Cumberland House Natural
10.30am-5.30pm Bookings & info
FESTIVAL 12-11.30pm
History Museum
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Victoria Park
Sat 29 Sep SILENT SUMMER
www.gosportferry.co.uk Sat 8 - Sun 9 Sep EASTNEY BEAM ENGINE OPEN HOUSE HERITAGE DAYS 1-5pm 201-203 Henderson Road, Southsea PO4 9JF Sun 9 Sep PORT SOLENT WATERSIDE MARKET 10am-5pm Fri 14 - Sun 23 Sep SOUTHAMPTON BOAT SHOW
Mon 24 Sep FIVE DECADES IN THE
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Tempest Arun & Chichester Air Enthusiasts Society 7pm Members £3, Visitors £5 Chichester Park Hotel, PO19 7QL www.airaces.org.uk Tel: 0124382 3007
Mayflower Park
Sat 22 Sep EUROPE 7-11pm
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yan Reynolds reprises his surprisingly successful antisuperhero role, Deadpool, and is still as persistently, unfailingly and relentlessly ‘witty’ as he was in the first. I was expecting not to like this movie as I didn’t really enjoy the first. It was far too ‘smart’ for its (and my) own good. Too many wisecracks, and too convention busting for a tradtionalist like me, but I must admit that a few of the quips, comments, phrases and jibes (and
there are hundreds) actually made me laugh. I got them! This script is a lot better. Its attacks on the Marvel and D.C. comic and cinematic universes are sharp (well, most of them) and not much of contemporary U.S. popular culture escapes its scatter - gun blast. It cannot take itself too seriously, yet it does have an underlying sadness to it which runs throughout the movie and does temper its flippant tone slightly. Deadpool 3 must be a dead (pool) cert.
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THE WONDERFUL WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOP
If you have always wanted to paint in watercolour or would like to improve your technique, join Kevin Dean’s workshop at The Tennis Pavilion, Canoe Lake Southsea on 15th Sept, 11am - 4.30pm, cost £48.00 (including some materials). Tel 07981 867826 or info@kevindean.co.uk for full details. www.kevindean.co.uk Kevin holds workshops at the Tennis Pavilion approx every two months, please get in touch if you’d like to join the mailing list.
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Words: Mark Harris. Photos: Miguel Blasco Martin
ne of the most successful public regeneration projects to be realised in Southsea recently has to be the new water feature at Southsea Castle, along with the revamped D-Day Story museum. It shows what can be achieved when there is a shared vision between talented designers and supportive commissioning bodies. Obviously, the small matter of adequate funding is the key driver in bringing these elements together. Kudos must be given to Portsmouth City Council, the Victorious Festival owners and former councillor Linda Symes for the new water feature, plus the Heritage Lottery Fund grant of £4.1m for the D-Day museum works. Before the transformation the previous fountain and it’s rather turgid water was a place to hurry past on the way to the beach or castle. It is now a great place to take my children to meet their friends and have fun.
As for the D-Day museum, I last visited several years ago with my son. I was struck by how unloved the building and the exhibits had become. There was also a feeling of the museum being isolated from its surroundings. Not a particularly fitting tribute to the
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gallant efforts of all the people who took part in the D-Day invasion, one of the most important campaigns in WWII. I’m happy to report that all of this has now changed. I had the privilege of a guided tour by the museum’s manager, James Batney. James explained that the aim of the D-Day Story was, “to tell the story of D-Day by focusing on the personal stories and artefacts of those involved to create an educational and immersive experience - not typical of a military museum.” Some of my favourite artefacts included: the silk dress made by a French citizen from a British parachute; Betty White’s coat belonging to a five-year-old Gosport girl covered with badges collected from passing troops; and the statue of Gustav the pigeon, who returned from France with news of the successful landings. According to James, the response to the new museum has been overwhelmingly positive. Great care has been exercised in designing the new layout, which creates a journey through the D-Day landings from the planning to the commemorating of this momentous event, Cont’d p.62
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No doubt the success of these projects will encourage the renewal of other public spaces in Southsea.
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PERFECT PORCELAIN PAVING
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e do love our gardens. There is little doubt about that. However, as much as we love our gardens, we also love them to be low maintenance! Luckily, new ideas and materials are constantly coming on to the market to cater for this trend, not least new paving products.
SLEEK LINES Have you heard about the new kid on
natural sandstone. It is almost maintenance free, apart from the usual regular sweeping and an occasional jet wash, which is one of its most attractive benefits. Porcelain is also more durable and denser than sandstone, and far less porous. You will be even more pleased to learn that it does not require sealing either. You can buy it in a wide range of sizes, colours, patterns and finishes. Additionally, you can generally buy larger size slabs if you have an expansive area to cover. It is quicker and easier to install, and is highly resistance to scratching or marking.
URBAN GARDENS & COURTYARDS While it is generally a more contemporary product that sits well in urban gardens and courtyards, because porcelain tiles come in such a great range of colours and textures, you can buy a more traditional looking tile that would suit a country garden too.
the block? Porcelain paving? With contemporary and sleek lines, it is becoming more popular than
BRING THE GARDEN INTO THE HOUSE! We are in the midst of an indoor-outdoor trend, and because you can use porcelain tiles internally as well as externally, this is great news for those who wish to extend their homes into the gardens. With the current trend to install bi-fold to bring the garden into the house, garden rooms laid with porcelain floors, then used to build a patio or terrace area creates a seamless boundary between the house and garden. 66