Southsea Lifestyle October / November 2021 by Salad Publishing

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October/November 2021

PORTSMOUTH CRICKET CLUB BEFORE & AFTER

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CONTRIBUTORS Kate Thompson is a Southsea writer with a passion for uncovering quirky human interest stories

Daniel Nowland has loved food his whole life, and spent ten years working as the Head of Technical for Jamie Oliver. He is now the owner of The Southsea Deli and organiser of supper clubs, workshops and other food events in Southsea

Emma Beatty teaches journalism at the University of Portsmouth. She has lived in Southsea for thirteen years, and has two children Joe Grant of www.twothirds.beer is a beer nerd from Southsea who hosts beer tasting events and talks

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

CONTENTS 8 FOOD FOR THOUGHT 12 AUTUMNAL PLEASURES 14 A SUSTAINING BUSINESS 22 HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD CATCH UP POST LOCKDOWN! 28 WATCH OUT AT BARBARA TIPPLE 32 RECIPE 38 PORTSMOUTH CLIMATE FESTIVAL 40 CULTURE VULTURE

lthough the summer has to be my favourite time of the year, the autumn and those magical weeks leading up to Christmas, has to come as a close second. Despite the various problems faced by farmers and retailers, the change of season also heralds a cornucopia of autumn fruits and vegetables. Daniel Nowland has made the most of one of autumn’s most iconic vegetables and offers not one, but three delicious recipes for preparing butternut squash (p.12). Slowly but surely life is returning to normal and Emma Beatty in her Culture Vulture column is full of ideas for shows and events to attend (p.40). While if it’s a tipple you are after, Joe Grant suggests beer can be every bit as good as wine to accompany a meal (p.8) - you just need to try a few, to see which ones work the best with each dish, now that’s good way to spend the autumn! Kevin John Dean

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT... Joe Grant

e all know wine and food go well together, but…watch out wine, there’s

a new pairing on the block. It’s time to forget the stuffy rules about what ‘should’ go with what and expand your mind (and palette) to match your favourite dish with beer. It may be frowned upon in some circles, but food and beer have been enjoyed together since the 17 century and now with the variety th

of styles and flavour profiles in modern beer

is a playground to experiment. Liam from Spice Island Chilli recently asked us to pick a beer to accompany a recipe

created

local

food

blogger

@amyeats_southsea and food snapper Jason Buckner and. It was so interesting to make the rich, smoky dish and work out what style to pair it with. Jason supplied a selection of beers for us to sample and we’ve recommended a pairing for you to enjoy. We went for a hoppy pale from Deya which elevated the dish with its citrusy flavour profile.

choose from. Yes, there are certain hops that

Why not visit www.spiceislandchilli.com for

complement certain dishes, but for us, it really

the recipe and let us know what you think.

Photo: Jason Buckner

there’s a plethora of combinations for you to

Jason Buckner. Photo: Emberlea Ashes

RESTAURANT 27

‘I

A great place to eat and a great place to work

like to think we are offering an amazing dining experience and by serving a tasting menu of eight courses we build a level of excitement and expectation, it’s almost a performance of food and service’ explained Kevin Bingham who began Restaurant 27 twelve years ago after working in some of the South of England’s top Michelin star restaurants. ‘The tasting menu has served us well too, it’s what we have become known for, it’s allowed us to mature and evolve, to the point that we are busier and more popular than ever’ said Kevin.

wonderful locally sourced produce that we use.

‘We are also very much a family business, we still live upstairs and Daisy, our daughter, who is hoping to go to medical school, helps out in the restaurant, along with my wife Sophie, while our son Louis has just started at the UTC college. Family life is important to us, which is why we only open 4 evenings a week and for Sunday lunch. Also, by living above the shop it means I can come downstairs and prepare for the day and be on hand for deliveries of some of the

Whether you’d like to book a meal,or join the team Kevin would be delighted to see you.

I’m actively looking to appoint a Chef De Partie as part of our team Teamwork is crucial to running a successful restaurant and I think it’s fair to say the staff, both front of house and in the kitchen, really enjoy working here and have gained a lot of valuable experience. In fact, I’m actively looking to appoint a full time Chef De Partie as part of the team, they need to have some kitchen experience, but it could be amazing opportunity for the right person. If someone is interested, I’m happy for them to drop their cv through the door at the restaurant, or to send it via email’ explained Kevin.

27a South Parade, Southsea PO5 2JF 023 9287 6272 info@restaurant27.com 9

HALF-TERM HAPPINESS AT THE QUEENS HOTEL

ooking to create magical memories this

• Be visited by a princess in their party room

October half-term with your little ones?

• Capture the memories with a

The Queens Hotel has come up with the

perfect way to create a memorable stay for your little princesses.

professional photoshoot Catherine Austen, General Manager, said: “We created our party room with the idea

Our funky party room with a capacity

of offering Princess Packages. We are

for up to 6 people, is perfect for a couple

working with a professional team of actors,

of mums to bring their youngsters to the

beauticians and photographers to ensure

heart of Southsea and have a great

the experience is truly magical.”

time together. There’s plenty of opportunities for dressing-up and our beauty salon area is ready for you to have some fun with make-up and hair.

A range of experiences will be on offer from a pamper and beauty session suitable for a child to a visit from a princess and the opportunity

have

your

memories

And we can even offer special Princess

captured in a photo session.

Packages where youngsters can:

For more details of prices, availability and to

• Enjoy a pamper session with a

book a Princess Package please call our

trained beautician

reservations team on 023 9282 2466.

JOIN US FOR THE MOST STYLISH NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY IN THE CITY…

e will be pitching the elements

You can expect gorgeous surroundings,

of fire and ice together to

delicious food and drink and great

create a fabulous New Year’s

company for an evening of feasting, fun

eve experience at the Queens Hotel.

and dancing.

Bring 2021 to a dramatic close by joining

The evening starts with cocktails and

us for an evening of fun and flamboyance at our Fire and Ice Ball. Ditch the little black dress in favour of something far more daring and unleash the fiery side of your personality. We hope ladies will opt to wear red and raise the temperature in the room, while gents are

eye-catching performers bringing a little drama to the room before our dinner is served. Champagne will be flowing at midnight to mark the new year and there will be music until 1am.

encouraged to slip on a cream dinner

To book your place and for more details email

jacket to reflect the ice theme.

events@queenshotelportsmouth.com 11

AUTUMNAL PLEASURES Words: Daniel Nowland

he changing of the season is always a fun time for those who love to cook. The new climate, the colours of the trees and the seasonal produce are always a novelty, especially in the time between autumn and Christmas.

Root veg really is the star of the show in autumn, and many of the products that you may see on supermarket shelves all year from countries such as Mexico or Peru, will suddenly be from Lincolnshire of Suffolk! Although perhaps a little cliche for autumn, I wanted to talk about squash and give you some ideas for their versatility.

The squash family includes many shapes and sizes from the massive pumpkins we see in October, to the artistic looking delicata or spaghetti varieties. The most readily available variety is probably the butternut squash, mainly because it is extremely versatile, has a great ratio of edible flesh and is easy to prepare. Some of the more obscure varieties can taste fantastic, but take some skilled kitchen surgery to get the best from them. The other big benefit of butternut squash is that providing it is roasted for long enough, the skin is deliciously soft and perfectly edible.

I always begin with roasting the squash, as this seems to deepen the flavour and create a gentle sweetness. We love to use butternut squash this time of year in the deli, and these are some of my favourite recipe ideas… 1 Cut the squash in half along it’s vertical, longest side and scoop out the seeds from the centre. Rub it all over in olive oil, harissa and sea salt, before roasting it low and slow in a baking tray in the oven for around 1 hour at 170c. The dark, spicy and knarly quash is then delicious as the centre piece in a meal in place of a steak or roasted meat. 2 Half and de-seed the squash before cutting

into random shaped wedges. Rub with a little olive oil, salt and pepper, and then roast for 30 minutes at 180c. Serve at room temperature on a bed of rocket, with crumbled feta, walnuts, quality olive oil and a drizzle of balsamic. 3 De-seed and cut the squash into large wedges and rub with olive before roasting for 30 minutes at 180c. Scoop the flesh away from the skin and mash it with a little smoked chilli and sea salt. Mix roughly with a little top quality mozzarella and some chopped roasted tomatoes. This mixture is then my favourite filled pasta filling, but also delicious smeared onto toasted sourdough as an appetiser. 13

A SUSTAINING BUSINESS

“I

Jim Harbridge, owner of Herbies, talks about looking after customers and the planet

t’s vital that just because a product is sustainable and is good for the environment, it should also be of the utmost quality’ said Jim Harbridge, who took over The Southsea Health food store in 2019, before rebranding the shop, - Herbies. ‘The shop began as a market store in the 1970’s selling herbs and spices run by Tony who became known as Herbie. When Tony opened the shop that’s what is was called - Herbies, I just thought it was only right to reinstate the name, said Jim.

the corner in Francis Avenue, I don’t think you could get much closer than that,’ laughed Jim.

So why can’t supermarkets do the same? “In many ways the supermarkets are looking towards the independent shops for ideas and trends and then it’s just a matter of them seeing if they can scale everything up. I’m happy for supermarkets to copy us if it means we move to a more sustainable way of Jim Harbridge in Herbies

“Organic and sustainable produce is no longer a niche side-line and I have been pleasantly surprised at the range of products I’ve been able to increasingly stock. My other concern has been plastic packaging but again, suppliers are starting to use more compostable packets and containers, to the point that I’m going to stop selling certain brands that continue to use plastic. The other area that we’ve been able to expand, is the re-fill offering, so that customers can either bring in their own container or we can supply them. So far, we have re-fill laundry liquid, washingup liquid, surface cleaner and personal care products, but we are expanding the range all the time, its cheaper for the customer and better for the environment of course.

producing food and household products. Any plans for the future? Although it seems a long way off, we are already planning for Christmas and I’m sourcing sustainable gifts and hampers. Plus, it’ll be good to expand our deliveries, or our click & collect service. In short providing the best service we can for our customers and the planet.

“We are also watching our product travel miles. There’s actually lots of items that can be sourced locally, for example our beautiful hand soaps are made just round

Herbies Health Store 241 Albert Road, Southsea PO4 0JR

Herbies Health Store provides wholefoods, vitamins, supplements and plant-based alternatives to the Southsea community and beyond. We stock a wide variety of products with an emphasis on healthy living, including an extensive organic & gluten free selection. We source locally where we can, with an environmental and sustainable ethos in mind. Customers are welcome to refill their domestic cleaning and personal care products. Jim and the team are on hand for any queries you may have and work hard to ensure specific items are ordered for customers. They can also deliver to the Portsmouth area and are open six days a week, including until late on a Thursday. Herbies Health Store 241 Albert Road, Southsea PO4 0JR tel: 02392 753458 email: jim@herbieshealthstore.co.uk herbieshealthstore @herbieshealth

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SARAH MOORE DANCE

ive years ago, Sarah Moore started specialising in day-time dance classes for adults. In February she will celebrate

4 years of wonderful dancing in Southsea.

There are classes in Musical Theatre, Ballet, Tap and more! The Mellow Moves class is really accessible for all; a great starting point if you are a beginner or would like to take things more gently. Sprightly Steps is a livelier class full of fun and energy. There are three levels of tap, two levels of ballet and a vibrant musical theatre dance class – so there really is something for everyone.

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Classes are for adults of all ages and abilities but particularly suit the ‘active retired.’ There is an online program of 10 classes per week available on zoom with a range of talented teachers. Physical classes will soon be moving to CourtX (Canoe Lake Pavilion) and the Havelock Centre (Fawcett Road PO4 0LQ) so it is a great time to join. 18

There are so many benefits to dancing: it improves balance, co-ordination, fitness and flexibility. It challenges the mind and the memory, creates social opportunities, provides a creative outlet and increases well-being as it brings joy! This is supported by a great ethos at Sarah Moore Dance, where they truly believe, dancing should be for everyone.

The teachers are knowledgeable, experienced and love what they do. On offer now there are free trials at all classes so this is a chance for you to try it out and experience dancing for pure joy in Southsea. Further details are on the website sarahmooredance.co.uk or you can contact Sarah on 07708792928 or email at admin@sarahmooredance.co.uk

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HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD CATCH UP POST LOCKDOWN! Here are some suggestions from Love to Learn:

HAVE A HOUSE MEETING

LESS SCREEN TIME MORE PARK

It is a good idea to ask your child to write a list of questions that concern them about returning to school. This is an opportunity to re-assure them that, thankfully, Covid 19 has harmed very few children indeed.

Many children have had very little contact with their friends. More introverted children may be exhausted from returning to school and many may take some time to adjust.

AGREE A PLAN Now is the time to set up a new routine with regular meals, homework, chores and leisure time. Habits are essential to regulate our moods and make us feel secure.

TALK TO THE TEACHER (ESPECIALLY IF IT IS A TRANSITION YEAR) Take any opportunity to talk to the teacher or school about your child’s special needs, personality, strengths and weaknesses. This may be a challenge, due to Covid 19 restrictions, but not to be overlooked.

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TRY SOMETHING NEW Children will look to us to set the mood. We have all experienced stress and maybe loss during the lockdown. A positive ‘we can do this’ is the best attitude. Having 6 months of no school is not going to be corrected overnight! It may be quite some time before children have caught up with where they need to be. For some of the weaker students it may be necessary to seek out extra support.

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ROASTED SWEET POTATO AND GOATS’ CHEESE SALAD A satisfying salad that makes for a nutritious vegetarian main. It’s delicious served warm, with a glass of refreshing dry white wine, or enjoy cold the next day for lunch. Preparation time15 minutes. Cooking time: 25 minutes

SERVES: 4 INGREDIENTS 500g (about 2 medium to large) essential Waitrose Sweet Potatoes 1 tbsp olive oil 50g pecan halves 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 small red onion, finely sliced 130g tub pitted black olives, drained and roughly chopped 1½ tbsp balsamic vinegar 250g pack pre-cooked red and white quinoa 115g bag baby spinach 125g soft goats’ cheese, crumbled Squeeze lemon juice

METHOD 1 Preheat the oven to 220˚C, gas mark 7. Cut the sweet potatoes into 3cm chunks and toss with the olive oil in a large roasting tin. Season and roast for 25 minutes, stirring halfway. Put the pecans in a smaller roasting tin and place in the oven for the final 6 minutes of the cooking time. 2 Meanwhile, heat the extra virgin olive oil in a small pan over a low heat and very gently fry the red onion until softened, about 4-5 minutes. Tip in the olives and balsamic vinegar, warming through, then season and set aside. 3 Heat the quinoa according to pack instructions. When the sweet potatoes are done, take out of the oven and stir through the quinoa to combine. Transfer to a large serving plate with the spinach, then roughly chop the pecans and scatter over. Spoon over the red onion, olive and balsamic dressing and top with the goats’ cheese, a grinding of black pepper and a squeeze of lemon juice. Cook’s tip: There’s no need to peel the sweet potatoes, as the skins are a good source of fibre. Just give them a rinse or light scrub, if need be. Thousands of recipes can be found at www.waitrose.com/recipes

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THERE’S A NEW EXPERIENCE IN TOWN

lice and ivy has recently opened on Marmion Road and is a sanctuary for skincare, makeup and well being. The shop is the childhood dream of owner Southsea based Zara, inspired by a shop back in her hometown in Ireland, stocked with high end skincare, beauty and fragrances. It was ahead of its time, inspirational, and the place where her dream was born.

providing expertise, they are also offering treatments. Starting with eyebrow treatments with ‘brow whisperer’ Keeley, over the coming weeks they’ll be expanding their treatment menu to offer make up lessons and face workouts alongside other specialist treatments.

This vibrant shop champions independent brands, providing an edited collection of products that are organic, vegan with a strong social ethos. A big fan of ‘small, independent and local’ a number of the brands are also locally produced. We asked Zara about the location of alice and ivy and also the range of products currently in store.

alice and ivy is a very welcome addition to the Southsea scene. And with special events and evenings on the horizon, alice and ivy really is your new must visit destination!

“The brands I’ve selected not only have to have amazing products, but have to be good for the soul as well as the body. The scents in Lola’s Apothecary and BAO are uplifting; the Gazelli skincare range makes you feel really special and the Lip Creators from makeup range Gokos, always put a smile on my face. There simply isn’t a better place to be than Marmion Road. I’m delighted to be neighbours with a great variety of exciting shops such as Charlotte Cornelius and fellow newbie Edith & Blanche.” As well as showcasing incredible products and

Zara

Follow alice and ivy on Instagram and facebook @aliceandivysouthsea and at www.aliceandivy.co.uk. 33

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22 OCTOBER - 12 NOVEMBER 2021

limate change affects all of us – in every country and on every continent. Here in Portsmouth we are already witnessing changes to our sea levels, extreme weather events, warmer summers, wetter winters and increasing air pollution – all signs that climate change is happening around us. simulator, and community orchard.

Timed to link with UK hosting the UN Climate Change Conference COP26 in November, the Climate Festival will bring together organisations and communities across the city in a range of special events. Portsmouth Climate Festival will be an opportunity for the city to explore issues related to the four main goals of COP26.

Portsmouth is about to hold its first ever Climate Festival, to raise awareness of climate challenges in the city. It will highlight the implications of climate change for Portsmouth and the opportunities for us to make a positive difference.

• Secure global net zero by mid-century

The Climate Festival has been established by the University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth City Council and Portsmouth Climate Action Board. One of the organisers - Professor Steve Fletcher, Director of Revolution Plastics at the University of Portsmouth and Chair of the Portsmouth Climate Action Board says: “The climate emergency remains the biggest long-term challenge our city faces. We need to make tackling climate change a top priority. The Portsmouth Climate Festival will give the people of Portsmouth a chance to find out more and encouragement to help make a difference.” 38

and keep 1.5 degrees within reach • Adapt to protect communities and natural habitats • Mobilise finance for climate action • Work together to rise to the challenges of the climate crisis

HOW TO GET INVOLVED:

You can take part by holding an online or in-person event or activity, inspired by the need for urgent climate action in Portsmouth. To find out more visit: https://portsmouthclimatefestival.org/ If holding an event is not for you – why not come along to one of the events being held? Lookout for activities for children during half term week as well as more grown up talks and seminars in the evenings and at weekends.

SOME HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: • 22nd October 10-12 noon Plastics, climate and the art of making change A webinar event where you can learn more about the inspiring work being done by the University of Portsmouth in Nairobi to help eliminate plastic pollution. Contributors from all over the world will co-host this event. • 23rd October – Afternoon. Open day at the Institute of Marine Sciences (IMS). An opportunity to witness the research being done by the University. There will be demonstrations, experiments, activities and a chance to meet the team. There will also be an

opportunity to sign up for the first ever plastic surveys in Portsmouth. A great free day out for all the family. • 1st November - Climate Challenges in Portsmouth – at this important event academics from the University and beyond will outline the climate challenges facing our city, drawing on experience from their own research. It’s a must-see event for anyone who wants to understand more about climate change affecting their everyday lives. There are many more events being held during the three-week event. Please keep checking back at the website as more events are added each day. https://portsmouthclimatefestival.org/

CULTURE VULTURE Long live the Southsea Dinosaur! By Emma Beatty

o you remember the Southsea

On Portsmouth High Street, Jack House

Dinosaur? The 16-metre-high, scrap-

Gallery is bringing some LA cool to the

wood statue that loomed over

city in collaboration with the pop artist

Southsea Common back in 2010? Sadly, it

Derek Boshier, Images of Los Angeles (9

burnt down because of an electrical fault but locals

Oct-13 Nov). He now lives in Los Angeles and

never forgot its unique amiable character.

suggested doing the show because of the large

Now

there’s

newly-commissioned

bronze

number of expat British artists living and working in

“omnisaurus” by the same Welsh artists, Heather

LA with whom he is friends. He said: “All the artists

Peak and Ivan Morison, near the original on Southsea

in this exhibition live in Los Angeles and work in

Common. The new piece is quite a bit smaller and

very varied media. I introduced the theme of

sits atop a fossil Portland-stone plinth, totalling 1.4

images of Los Angeles. All who did not originate from America have interesting

metres high.

stories to tell. Graham Moore for

A plaque connects you to an

example lived in Gosport and

augmented reality experience via

later in Southsea. He worked in

your smartphone – revealing a full-

Portsmouth Dockyard, where he

size digital rendering of the

trained as rigger but immediately

original artwork.

after that went to art college and

“More than 12,000 local residents

is now a successful digital

joined an independently created Facebook

group

called

graphic designer and teacher.

‘RIP

Philip Vaughn went to Chelsea

Southsea Dinosaur’ when Luna Park

School of Art (as did Penny

tragically and mysteriously burned down in 2010 and since summer 2020, a Crowdfunder has raised

Slinger) and studied sculpture. Swimming with Travis by Adam de Boer, from the Images of LA show

£10,000 to build our bronze replica of the goliath,” said Joanne Bushell, Director, of Aspex, the city art gallery that co-ordinated the project. Also at Aspex, in its Gunwharf gallery, you’ve got until 10 October to see its show of emerging artists – Emergency 2021 - a diverse mix of installation, video, sculpture and photography blending deft humour and style with dabs of sober politics and pathos. After that, Aspex rolls out its annual recent-graduate Award show,

To cut a long story short with his sculpture skills he built a 40-foot boat and sailed it from Britain to

America where in California he still sails.” There are 22 artists on the show, most of whom have contributed two pieces fixed in size to 8” x 9.5”. And finally, it’s getting dark, so watch out for We Shine Portsmouth (18-21 Nov), the city’s “first major light festival” set up to develop the city’s creative industries and help promote

Platform 2021 (22 Oct-23 Dec). This year’s entries

those working within them. City landmarks will be

include sculpture, installation, film, photography, print,

lit with one-off, “awe-inspiring artworks” designed

drawing, painting and collage. One young artist will be

by local artists and some nationally renowned

nominated for a £2,000 bursary.

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LOOKING AFTER PROPERTIES WITH A RICH HISTORY

hinneck Shaw’s property management team gets to work with a fascinating array of owners and George Langton is a case in point.

of five or six large pubs built in Portsmouth including the Good Companion and one in Granada Road in Southsea.

He has a passion for the past and the two properties that he owns in Eastney are steeped in local history.

“During the Second World War, Canadian soldiers were billeted in Bransbury Park and they used to use the clubroom at the back of the pub.

The former Cumberland Tavern and the site where the famous Birdcage Club once stood are now home to flats managed by Chinneck Shaw.

“When the clubroom was demolished and the panelling was taken off the walls, we found cut throat razors that must have been hidden there during a police raid or something.”

George explained: “The Cumberland Tavern dates back to 1937 and it was one

The Birdcage Club is still talked about in reverential tones more than 50 years after the

Birdcage Club. Image copyright Nigel Grundy

last band played there. The Who, Pink Floyd, Rod Stewart, David Bowie and Jimmy James and the Vagabonds are just some of the musical greats who graced the stage In just two short years from 1965 to 1967, the club became a magnet for bands on the rise and the venue drew crowds from across the city. Sadly the building eventually burned down. Joseph Court now stands in its place - and a blue plaque reminds us of its remarkable place in music history. As a man with so much time for the past, it seems only fitting that George chose Chinneck Shaw to manage his 18 flats. “They are one of the oldest firms still trading in Portsmouth and I am very happy with the way they look after my properties.

Neil Shaw

“We’ve just had the wonderful Victorious

“I’ve always been fascinated with the history of Portsmouth and its buildings - you learn something new every day,” he said.

Festival which brought thousands of music

Chinneck Shaw Director Neil Shaw, said: “Music, history and culture play such an important role in the fabric of our city.

“Increasingly when people are deciding

“The Bird Cage has an important place in the history of the city and helped many of the top stars of the sixties to perform in front of an appreciative audience.

heart. The Bird Cage may be part of our

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