Southsea Lifestyle August / September 2022 by Salad Publishing

August / September 2022

Southsea CELEBRATING 17 YEARS IN PRINT

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BEFORE & AFTER

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

CONTENTS 8 GET THE SUMMER VIBE AT THE QUEENS 12 COOL IN EVERY SENSE 16 CLUBS & SUNSHINE 22 LESS THAN 100 DAYS TO GO

Neil Maxwell is director of Fry & Kent Estate Agents, and a volunteer crew member of the RNLI

24 4 WEEKS TO GO! 26 THE WORLD MUSIC VILLAGE @ VICTORIOUS FESTIVAL 28 NEW SHOP ON THE BLOCK

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 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

‘WINES BY THE SEA’ 43 HERBIES TOP TIPS FOR CUTTING FOOD COSTS 44 PRAISE BE FOR PASTA

s so many people eagerly set off for their holidays abroad this summer, it’s easy to forget that Southsea was once a very fashionable, Victorian holiday destination. Originally called Croxton Town after a land owner, the resort grew and eventually adopted its name from Southsea Castle, there were even extra railway stations to deliver holidaymakers as close to the seafront as possible. There’s plenty of 19th century photos available, in books and online, of thousands of holiday makers all over Southsea, all looking very sombre, dressed in heavy dark suits or long layered dresses. The Queens Hotel would have been an iconic building at the time, but I think the Victorians would have been foxed by the idea of Sunday Sessions (p.8). Bi-fold doors would have been a complete mystery, see Welcome Home (p.12) And as for Daniel Nowland’s cookery piece (p.44) I’m not sure how many of the ingredients would have been so available as they are now? But the vision of thousands of people descending on Southsea is still with us, with Victorious just around the corner, but I don't think there will be too many heavy suits or layered long dresses worn and certainly no sombre faces! Have a gorgeous summer everyone. Kevin John Dean

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unday Sessions have come to the Queens Hotel’s newly revamped garden, offering a chance to settle back, relax and enjoy the coolest summer vibe from now until September. The newly designed garden offers the perfect spot to make the most of the sunbeams on a Sunday, while listening to live performers and sipping a chilled glass of wine. Gates open at 12 noon, with music from 1-5pm. The garden is open daily until September 4 — check the Queens website for details of the Sunday Sessions and see details on our advert. A new garden menu and extensive drinks list have been devised to tempt you to make the most of the garden space and enjoy some alfresco dining. The new outdoor kitchen is serving up delicious stone-baked pizzas and don’t miss out on the sizzle from the outdoor grill.

CHRISTMAS at the Queens Hotel

Celebrate this festive season in style. Whether you are looking for the perfect spot for your staff party, wanting to tuck into a Christmas meal with all the trimmings or a festive afternoon tea, we can ensure you and your friends will have the best time - and don’t forget our Christmas packages mean you simply book in and we take care of the rest.

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General Manager Paul Playford, said: “We have made a major investment in our garden as part of the overall rejuvenation of the Queens Hotel, and we are looking forward to welcoming people to enjoy the space throughout the summer. “There’s nothing nicer than being able to relax in the sunshine on our comfortable garden sofas, sipping a drink and sampling our delicious garden menu,” he said. Being in the fortunate position of having such a glorious outdoor space for guests and visitors to enjoy, the hotel wanted to make the most of the garden so everyone can fully enjoy it. Designer Lorien Loten from Garden Angel was commissioned to work her magic on the grounds. Her design has seen the creation of 15 garden areas with Mediterranean style planting, where you and your friends can unwind and enjoy special times. When it came to creating the perfect entrance to the re-styled garden, the Queens Hotel knew immediately who they should call on to make their set of gates. The team at Peter Clutterbuck’s Design Blacksmiths are based just a stone’s throw from the hotel and their distinctive work can be seen across the city. They were responsible for making the bandstand on Southsea seafront and the beautiful statue at Daedalus airfield as well as many other examples of gates and railings across the city and beyond. Garden designer Lorien, said: “We are so lucky to have Peter and the team on our doorstep, and when it came to creating an eyecatching set of gates for the garden, they were number one on our list. 10

“They were able to interpret exactly what we wanted and turn the drawings into a reality,” she said. The gate was fashioned by hand from mild steel and it took a month to complete the construction. “Being so close to the Queens Hotel, it was nice to be able to create the gates for the garden. It’s such a lovely design by Nigel Searle and we really enjoy working on projects like this,” said John Duffield, who worked on the gates with Patrick Mannerings. Groups of 10 or more who want to reserve a space in the garden should contact our events team on events@queesnhotelportsmouth.com and check out details for our Sunday Sessions here https://queenshotelportsmouth.com/whats-on/ Keep an eye on the Queens Hotel’s social media platforms for details on more events and check out our plans for Christmas.

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COOL IN EVERY SENSE… Words: Kate Thompson. Photos: Fry & Kent

n the hottest day the UK has ever experienced, there was no cooler place to be than Sophie and Talbot’s glorious Southsea home.

Ornate plasterwork on the ceiling of the sitting room and a gorgeous over the top fireplace underline that this was an important home for an important man.

Their spacious garden flat with subterranean rooms below was cool in every sense. Crisp white walls teamed with an uncluttered approach to living and a confident sense of style, make for a perfect combination.

Sitting in the dining area, chatting to Sophie, my eye is continually drawn to the Lincrusta Walton raised relief wallcoverings that are the mark of a fine Victorian home. The detailing is delicate and sublime — a true mark of quality.

Far from being too clinical in their approach, Sophie and Talbot have embraced the original features of their home and ramped up the glamour to create a home that perfectly marries the best of Victorian craftsmanship with a contemporary feel.

Looking at Sophie’s petite frame it’s hard to imagine her navvying but that’s exactly what she did when she and Talbot took on the task of developing the basement area — where originally the servants would have slept.

Built in the 1880s for the architect who designed it and several other homes in this stylish corner of Southsea, he certainly didn’t stint on the finishing touches.

“When we bought the flat we could see the potential to extend the living space and were able to do so by opening up the ‘other half’ of the basement, with the

creation of two more rooms. When the house was built this area had been backfilled with rubble and debris — I can’t tell you how many bags I took out, or how many bags of ballast I took down there,” she laughed. Having moved in 22 years ago, the flat has evolved over time. The dark wall colours have gone, valuable storage has been added and a real flair for design has seen the flat become the beautiful space it is today. Sophie happily recalled how she, Talbot and their two children lived in the front room at one stage and what some would have seen as a challenge became an adventure. Unafraid of tackling structural work, the couple reconfigured the ground floor space to create a grand bathroom, hallway and spacious kitchen with bi-fold doors to the beautiful garden. “It’s all about opening up the space and not being afraid to think big. When it comes to things like doors, we went big and upscaled,” she said. An extension meant they could create a kitchen that sits over the footprint of the original conservatory with a delightful encaustic tiled floor. Marble with wispy,

grey veining is included in the kitchen and bathroom to great effect. Being such large rooms, Sophie explained it called for a confident approach and larger pieces of furniture. “We’ve got used to the size and scale of the rooms but it does mean you need to upscale and position furniture so you are making a bit more of a statement,” she said. Listening to Sophie, it becomes clear there is a clarity of purpose behind the design she and Talbot have created for their home. “Obviously there are endless external sources of inspiration — architects and buildings (Le Corbusier, Mies van de Rohe — Barcelona Pavilion), Grand Designs, Elle Decoration and Living Etc; but what I feel has been most important is the internal (personal) inspiration in terms of how one wants to live — to be and do; what one finds beautiful; and the transformation and elevation of the day-to-day to make all days a bit of a holiday — a source of joy and inspiration, and an adventure in terms of its undertaking and creation.

“Hence the neutral palette for the backdrop, and need for storage — to ensure spaces are light and airy, decongested and uncluttered. “So what's in those spaces (objects and occupants) can breathe — like my trees (Sophie thinks nothing of climbing into her trees and ‘decluttering’ there too with some judicious pruning so the tree can breathe and be beautiful too). “I truly believe that a thing of beauty is a joy to behold and I have wanted to create, and share, a lot of joy — we have had so many beautiful parties through the years with children’s birthdays, Christmas and Easter and dinner parties,” she said. When it comes to choosing her favourite room, Sophie admits to being torn. She loves the kitchen and garden with the in/out vibe and very green view; and the lounge is undoubtedly spectacular with its huge fixed mirrors in the alcoves, moulded ceiling and carved Italian marble fireplace. “But I also love our bedroom — it has a calm beauty and is a sanctuary-like quiet space away from the world (literally — being in the basement) — with the gold panel backdrops to the wall lights and a wall of mirror behind the bed.

“I also love the four reclaimed columns with carved heads that we used to frame, and so match, the mirrors in both the bath and shower rooms; and all our urns and mirrors.” Summing up what her home means to her, Sophie added: “I count myself very fortunate to have worked part-time since having children — Elias and Ines (a tough choice financially but for us a no brainer in all other respects). “And so my family and home, rather than career, have been/are my life’s work — providing a much needed creative outlet and opportunity to make our own thing of beauty — our own bubble/world within the world (something that I have appreciated and enjoyed all the more with children, and working from home these last 12 years). “And while I like to think that I have ‘put the heart into our home’ — and it has been me doing the talking in this interview — it has obviously been very much a collaboration with Talbot. It has to be said, he is equally appreciative of and driven by good design, is very ‘handy’, has made things work, and is the very best painter/decorator out there. And now it’s time to let go and shake it all up — for a new adventure and a new bubble...”

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CLUBS & SUNSHINE Neil Maxwell

e have some outstanding properties on the market at the moment, one of which is the premises of the former Royal Naval Club & Royal Albert Yacht Club. The Club had been struggling with membership for several years and the COVID downturn, was as for many hospitality venues was the final straw, despite the gallant efforts of several board members.

The history of the club is an incredible tale. The current premises in Pembroke Road were opened in 1867 following the purchase of a tavern called the Three Tuns and the premises of the Hampshire Bank. The fronts of both buildings were removed and replaced by the current frontage unifying both buildings and adding the tower. This was initially paid for by a group of naval officers who recognised the need for officers and their ladies to be able to have entertainment away from Naval establishments. The Royal Naval Club subsequently merged with the Portsmouth Corinthian Yacht Club and then the Royal Albert Yacht Club of which Prince Albert (Queen Victoria’s husband) was a founding member, their racing yachts being distinguished by a green painted hull.

The story goes that Royal Naval Officer Club members returning on their warships would make a signal to the club as they entered Portsmouth Harbour with their meal requests. The officers would then arrive for lunch once their ship was safely alongside in the Royal Dockyard. There has been much interest in the building including international enquiries, with several different parties interested with various plans including conversion to residential premises. The closing date for tenders is in early August. Elsewhere the market is entering the time of year where many people’s thoughts are on holidays rather than houses and its been a pleasure to see the seafront so active given the recent warm weather with many hundreds of people enjoying large family barbeques. The activity levels remain good, and the numbers of properties being sold and rented is consistent with previous years. Meanwhile, I’m sat in the office wondering what to have for lunch, but if I order something in advance, I think I’ll just use my mobile phone.

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LOWCAY ROAD, SOUTHSEA – GUIDE PRICE £595,000

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SOUTHSEA’S CREATIVE CORNER Southsea Lifestyle talks to Rick and Helen Steenhuis about their beautiful White Dog Gallery and their plans to move on “Southsea is such a friendly and creative

they have introduced a popular range of

community, I think it’s fair to say we are at the

greetings cards and some very desirable

heart of the local creative community and

giftware, including items that are exclusively

probably know about 60% of our customers

available to WDG.

by name’, said Rick who along with his wife Helen has run White Dog Gallery (WDG) for nearly 20 years. Rick and Helen are the 4th owners of the gallery, since the shop was founded over 50 years ago. They changed

“We like to say we have 4 pillars to the business; gifts, picture framing, art materials, plus the work of our local artists that is displayed in the shop’s large windows on the corner of Stanley Street —

its name from Hiscock to White Dog Gallery

enroute to Waitrose. It means that if one area of

6 years ago. Changing the gallery’s name

the business goes quiet, we have other income

wasn’t their only innovation, over the years

streams to call upon,” explained Helen. “We

have seen many external changes too of ideas, but we are at a point in our lives where we’d course, we were initially worried about the like to slow down and do other things. closure of Knight & Lee and how that would Consequently we are now looking to pass the impact on smaller businesses – but, as with business to someone else who, like us, will continue other Southsea shops we to offer creative and artistic have been able to help fill products and services to the It’s an exciting challenge that gap with some of our to ﬁnd the right person/couple local community with the same own products. Also, the enthusiasm and zest for life as to take on this amazing internet might have been we feel we have done for so opportunity seen as threat to us, but we many years. Whilst it won’t be came to realise that our customers really easy to say goodbye, it’s an exciting challenge to appreciate the individual service we provide, find the right person/couple to take on this and people also recognise our support for local amazing opportunity”. artists and artisans”. “Picture framing of course is a service that is difficult to offer on-line and we have become well known for the quality of our framing,” explained Rick. “There is so much potential to grow the business further and we are always coming up with new

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or the second year in a row Charlotte Cornelius Jewellery was voted Best Jeweller in Hampshire and IOW. “A massive ‘THANK YOU’ from all the team, Charlotte, Claire, Rob, Saskia, Lucy, Lara and Jo - we love working together creating one of a kind jewellery in the heart of Southsea. Without our amazing customers there would be no us!” said Charlotte.

Left to right - Charlotte and Claire

“With this in mind, we are working towards The Butterfly Mark accreditation by Positive Luxury. The Butterfly Mark certification is a globally respected trust mark, independently verified by evidence that we meet the highest standard of sustainability best practices across Environmental, Social, Governance and Innovation (ESG+) across the worldwide luxury industry,” explained Charlotte.

One of the reasons Charlotte Cornelius Jewellery has been so successful is a willingness to innovate and to constantly meet customer’s high expectations. Something that Charlotte has always been concerned about is the environment. “Knowing where and how our precious metals and gemstones are sourced has always been of the upmost importance to us. We use only Fairtrade, Single Mine Origin (SMO) gold or recycled gold, platinum and silver. Our mission is creating ‘Jewellery for Life’.

From left to right - Saskia, Lucy and Rob

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CREATIQUES We celebrate this year firstly our 30th year in business as Creatiques, secondly 8 years at our location at 151 Albert Road,Southsea, and thirdly we are finalists in the prestigious Bridal Buyer awards ‘the oscars of the bridal industry’ for Longstanding Retailer of the Year, which will be our 28th award nomination.

reatiques are a multi-award-winning Bridal Boutique, based in the heart of Southsea. With over 30 years of experience within the bridal industry, co-owners Andrew and Robert Pearce and their small team of highly trained and experienced Bridal Consultants offer a personalized, one-to-one appointment to each and every bride. Within a beautifully furnished surrounding, home to over 130 handpicked sample gowns, the team pride themselves on their longstanding ethos – ‘From the first step through the Creatiques door, to your first step down the aisle’.

OUR

BRAND

NEW

MOTHER

THE

BRIDE/groom and occasional wear collection is available in sizes 8-28. With ranges from Veromia Occasions, Lizabella, and Labella, the ‘in’ boutique opened in June 2020, and hosts three exclusive designers along with matching hats, percher’s, fascinators and accessories. This stylish, spacious Boutique has three elegant and completely personal fitting areas. Each area has comfortable seating for the Bride plus two others and is surrounded by rails of beautiful gowns. Not only do Creatiques specialise in bridal gowns, but the boutique also offers ranges of hand-selected accessory pieces, veils and tiaras from designers and brands including Ivory and Co and Daisy Day, our In-house seamstress is available for only the Creatiques brides in the boutique

Thursdays

and

available

appointment only.

DESIGNER EVENT Showcasing from the 11th August 2022 the brand new collection for 2023 will be with us for this event. For Home to over 130 hand selected bridal gowns from the UK’s top designers Justin Alexander, Maggie Sottero, Sottero and Midgley, Sincerity Bridal, and Mark Lesley, Creatiques offer a personal, appointment-only service within the beautiful surroundings of their award winning boutique. Offering sizes from UK 8-36, and housing the largest selection of designer wedding gowns in Hampshire, the Creatiques Team are all highly trained and experienced with all aspects of their beautiful sample gowns, and have over 30 years worth of expertise when it comes to dressing all shapes. Creatiques also offers a ready to wear collection, this collection is available to take away with you at your appointment, prices from £500

more details of viewing and trying on this collection please visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/maggiesottero-2023-preview-evening-at-creatiques-bridalboutique-tickets-380156437137 or call us on the number below.

CREATIQUES 151 Albert Road, Southsea PO4 0JW Tel: 023 9282 6622 www.creatiques.co.uk Find us on social media @creatiques Instagram, Facebook and Twitter

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THE WORLD MUSIC VILLAGE @ VICTORIOUS FESTIVAL PORTSMOUTH

26/27/28 August 2022

he popular World Music Village curated by the charity Arms Around the Child at Victorious Festival is serving up a real treat this year. Get ready for a feast of contemporary, vibrant and exciting acts in what might just be the biggest lineup to date. The major coup of this year’s lineup is Jazztronica duo Blue Lab Beats, fresh from clinching their 1st Grammy! The team have been chasing them for years, and finally BLB will bring their tropical mix of Jazz, Hip-Hop, R&B & Afrobeat to the WMV on Saturday Evening.

Saturday also sees Kongo Dia Ntotila’s fusion of African roots-inspired beats, Faith I Branko’s Balkan Gypsy music, and the bohemian singer-songwriter Neon Hitch performs her edgy Electro-Pop sounds. Local NuFunk & Disco diva Tash Hills will keep the party going with her catchy melodies and awesome band. Sunday is an explosion of sounds and styles from across the globe. Crowd favorite and chart-topping sensation Natty returns to the WMV with his Reggae roots band, socially conscious lyrics and Soulful summer vibes. He will be joined on Sunday’s billing by Electric Jalaba, the Electronic Psychedelic project from Simo Lagnawi, performing their intoxicating mix of Moroccan Gnawa, infectious grooves and inexhaustible energy. Afrocluster have joined the bill playing hip hop, and afrobeat funk styles. Also on Sunday, catch local Indie Psych favourites Barbudo, playing their delectable blend of Pop, Psychedelia, Funk & Disco. Brazilian extrovert Tuto Marcondes will bring his fun fueled show of International hits and original music in a Brazilian style. And closing out the weekend is Indian Man, resident DJ at WOMAD, his sets delve into the finest of Indian Electronica and unique musical inspirations from around the world. The World Music Village has also partnered with sponsors BIMM and will present some of the budding and fresh young talent coming out of the school. Look out for the Fifi Robo, Jarki Moon, Jinju Uncia and Martha Eve amongst others. The World Music Village’s alternative hot spot The People’s Lounge has a number of musical gifts lined up for the

weekend. TPL is a Cultural Collective of Artists, Musicians, Poets & DJs that celebrates Portsmouth's diverse local talent. Friday in The People’s Lounge hosts an exciting billing of fresh young bands and artists. Zed, the Dreamer, Nayana, Trezzor, and Megan Linford all bring their interesting contemporary sounds from Neo-Soul to HipHop, Folk to R&B. In the evening check out some of Portsmouth’s finest upcoming talent from the Hip-Hop, R&B, Rap and Afrobeats scenes as Winter Road Studios, Portsmouth Radar & Word of Mouth prepare to take over the Lounge on a special night for Portsmouth’s bubbling Urban Music Movement. Saturday is one for the Funk, Soul and dance floor divas, hosting emerging bands as well as some People’s Lounge veterans. Pompey’s hot property Ivy Eye make their Victorious debut bringing their feel-good Disco sound. Bradley Jago’s soulful vocals and poetic lyrics will mesmerize, and DIY Electronic Experimental outfit AtticOMatic will be sure to put on a show. On Sunday TPL takes a more mellow turn with some highquality Jazz, Funk, and African performances, a day to tune in, listen, groove and be transported. Fresh from their sold-out shows at Ronnie Scots, London based Jazz funkateers Mulvey’s Medicine bring their grooves to the Lounge. Pompey sax legend Rich Muscat will perform his new Spiritual Jazz inspired solo album ‘Karmic Limitations’, and drummer and producer Creature, a prominent figure on the London Jazz scene, will play his enigmatic brand of Jazz, Breakbeat, and Hip-Hop. Elsewhere, The Groove Surgeons will get you moving with their renditions of some classic Jazz Funk numbers and Meet my Ancestors will bring their incredible sounds of traditional Zimbabwean music. UNMADE Radio will cap of the weekend with a special Tropical Disco set. Curated by Arms Around the Child, the World Music Village aims to bring together the eclectic array of Portsmouth’s movements, sounds and people to create a festive fusion of art, beauty and love that represents the global nature of our city. It is a vibrant celebration of cultural diversity you won’t want to miss!

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4 WEEKS TO GO!

ulti-award-winning Victorious Festival – the UK’s biggest metropolitan festival – will return once again to Southsea Seafront this Summer. Already announced to perform over the weekend are headliners Sam Fender, Paolo Nutini, and Stereophonics, alongside Bombay Bicycle Club, psych rock veterans Primal Scream, indie rock legends The Libertines, the platinum-selling, multi-talented Anne-Marie, indie legends James, pop royalty Sugababes, disco diva Sophie Ellis-Bextor and award-winning singersongwriter Becky Hill. Plus loads more!

In addition to music, there is also a huge comedy offering this year including performances from Joel Dommett, Milton Jones, Katherine Ryan and Russell Kane. Alongside the incredible line up there is also a huge kids arena where all activities are free, Southsea Castle Champagne Bar, Skatepark, World Music Village & so much more to do! 26th/27th/28th August – Southsea Seafront Tickets from £55 a day. Kids tickets from £1 (Fees apply)

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NEW SHOP ON THE BLOCK ‘WINES BY THE SEA’

aving spent 18 years in marketing and

try to support as many drinks business as I can, it’s a very

merchandising Lucy Reynolds’ life took a new

important part of living in Southsea,” said Lucy.

direction when she qualified as a sommelier in

2021. “I’d always been interested in wine and whenever I travelled, I would try the local wine, seeking out something new and intriguing”. Later Lucy attended the Abri Create Self Employment course, which in turn led to grants and a bursary scheme – in conjunction with Portsmouth City Council, enabling Lucy to open her beautiful wine shop in Albert Road. Wines by The Sea, has an array of wine from around the world, which have been carefully researched and selected by Lucy in a bid to find the best quality wine at a reasonable price. The shop also stocks local craft beers, including Powder Monkey and Fallen Acorn from Gosport. Also, Staggeringly Good beer, in Portsmouth. Rum and Gin from The Portsmouth Distillery, Co plus Southsea Spirit by the Corner 53 Distillery at Clanfield. “Although the number of local vineyards are limited to English sparkling wines, I do

Wines By The Sea 2c Albert Road Facebook or contact 02392 293322 or email: lucy@winesbythesea.co.uk Saturday 10th September 9am-Late

ESCAPE TO THE FARM Fundraiser for Arms Around the Child Yoga, Tai Chi, Poetry, Meditation, Vegan Food, Kids Activities, Eco Talks, Sound Healing, Music, Food Workshops, Stalls, Ecstatic Dance, Bar, Storytelling, Card Reading, Life & Nature Drawing, Woodland Area, Farm Barn, Pizza Making, Camp Fire

Day Ticket £20 Day Ticket + Lunch & Dinner £35 Camping Per Night £10 Enquire for Accommodation Options Luxury Accommodation Yurts & Camping

Rushmere Farm Hambledon PO7 4SG

Kids Free All Workshops Included

Contact: Ellie +44 7801292553 info@armsaroundthechild.org

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alice and ivy alice and ivy, the beautique right in the heart of Southsea is a sanctuary for skincare, makeup and well-being. It’s hard to believe that we’ve been part of Southsea for almost one year and we’re still loving it! Our first birthday is in September and we’re looking ahead to the new season, new ranges, and products, as well as new events. In store we’ve got fabulous new lipsticks and lip glosses from Tag Queen, wonderful home and body products from Kitchen Scents, and we are delighted to have become one of the stockists for the fabulous Southsea Bathing Hut. Pop in and try these along with our other fantastic ranges.

great now but are also on point for AW22. The classic red lip is always on trend but wear it matte with dewy skin now and with a touch of blusher as Autumn approaches. And for those who are all about the eyes, a metallic shimmer eyeshadow is perfect paired with a black eyeliner – gold, silver and peacock colours will take you from summer sun to Christmas carols. For more information or to book, call 07597 456636 or send a DM on Facebook or Instagram. 7 Marmion Road, Southsea PO5 2AT

After the success of our style evenings in the spring, we’re excited to confirm that we’ll be hosting two Autumn-Winter style evenings on Thursday 6th and Wednesday 12th October. Tickets are £25 each and include a glass (or two) of fizz and a goodie bag. We’ve spotted a couple of key makeup trends that look

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PROMOTING WELL-BEING IN SCHOOLS Jane Prescott, Headmistress of Portsmouth High School

ositive health and well-being are important to maintain and never more so than at school. Children spend approximately 190 days a year at school which accounts for much of the year, and therefore educational establishments must consider how they promote well-being to students and staff. The last two years have been tough for everyone, but none more so than children whatever their age. They have missed socialising and attending those rites of passage events such as their prom or special trips and visits. They have not experienced normality and if schools are not proactive in helping young people navigate these testing times then it could lead to greater problems later. Schools must advocate a healthy lifestyle — this ranges from getting enough sleep to eating the right foods and exercising. It also includes gaining a perspective on what being happy means. Social media shows the life of those who post as interesting and exciting. The reality is often far from this perspective. Gaining a balance is important. Children show anxiety in certain circumstances and schools may help by introducing scenarios early on. For example, giving opportunities to speak to large and small groups — in class or to a whole year group. Children worry about failing and then will not risk answering questions in class, and creating a culture that allows them to be curious and feel confident is important. Many schools have a dedicated space where pupils may go if they are feeling anxious or generally unwell. At Portsmouth High School we are opening this September a well-being centre called Daffodil House. In this one area

there will be resources which support health, and in particular mental health. Pupils are keen to work with each other providing mutual assistance. It is important to be proactive rather than reactive. Finding sports that children enjoy is crucial to participation. Traditional team games are not for all, and including individual sports helps all children become involved and feel included. Even at a young age it is important not to discourage children from exercise. Some schools have a daily walk round the playground as the children arrive in the morning and pupils join in the activity at any point. If schools are able to provide a central area for eating lunch this creates a culture which supports positive eating habits. Food technology or cookery lessons also provide for an opportunity to learn about different food groups and how to cook recipes from scratch. Those schools that have an area for growing vegetables find engaging children in producing fresh produce also promotes healthy eating. Children are much more likely to try food they have grown. Some traditional activities have been lost to the allure of screens. Schools promote reading and introduce the joy of sitting quietly with a book from quite a young age. This not only develops creativity and language but also is a distraction from social media and digital devices. Young people face pressures – examinations, friendships, navigating the modern technological world, and now the recent pandemic. This makes it more important than ever that schools take a proactive approach to helping pupils manage these challenges to develop healthy habits for healthy lifelong living.

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AT KAREN FORBES SCHOOL OF DANCE

e will be introducing some brand-new classes in Southsea on Mondays and Fridays in Trinity Methodist Church,

on the corner of Francis Avenue and Albert Road PO4 0LX. We are very excited to introduce a preprimary ballet class on Monday afternoons as well as a primary modern class, and for those adults who have done some ballet before, there is a lovely ballet class on Monday evenings at 7pm. Friday mornings

at 10am there will be for our Violet Tinies for very young children between 20 months and three and a half years with an adult. Why don’t you book your free trial class now? We are celebrating a year in Southsea having had a fun year in Milton Village Hall, with a few new classes springing up. Our Strawberry Tinies have gone from strength to strength, and it is hard to tell who enjoys it more, the adult or the child, and the children have become quite confident galloping in partners with little people now, what a big step!.

Our ballet classes have gone from strength to strength where the magic of the art and the passion has become contagious. We are hoping to take our pupils to perform in a nursing home and put smiles on the residents’ faces. Our Wimbledon School of 35 years has had so many recent exciting successes, including our recent successes with the London Children’s Ballet and Anne of Green Gables, a recent National Youth Ballet success, and three of our pupils have gained entry into the Royal Ballet School. Our Vocational Girls just got their intermediate exam results, which were distinctions and merits, which we are very proud of. 34

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AND THE WINNER IS… hinneck Shaw is celebrating a double helping of awards.

ten per cent of agents for sales and lettings nationally.

We have been officially rated excellent in both the sales and lettings categories of the 2022 Best Estate Agent Guide.

This is both fantastic recognition for our team and a further source of peace of mind for our clients.

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which can help when choosing who to value your property and instruct. To create the guide, Property Academy and Rightmove check and rate every estate agency branch in the UK. These are scored against a unique set of performance and customer service criteria using a combination of data analysis and mystery shopping. To inform the guide, Property Academy surveys thousands of buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants each year to better understand their opinions and expectations of the home buying, selling and renting process.

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On its website: bestestateagentguide.co.uk Property Academy says: “With an estimated 25,000 estate agency branches in the UK,

we know it can be difficult to choose and there is a lack of independent and trustworthy information to help you compare agents and find the best in your area. “This is why we decided to produce the Best Estate Agent Guide. “After twelve years of listening to the voice of the consumer and using the insights to inform estate agency businesses of the latest trends, opinions and opportunities, we decided to compare estate agents in order to provide the millions of people who sell or let their property each year in the UK with an independent and credible source of information to help them find the best estate agent for them.” Needless to say, all here at Chinneck Shaw are naturally thrilled with this prestigious industry recognition.

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Nesbits is an independent Estate Agent situated in the heart of Southsea. A long-standing business celebrating 100 years of trading, we pride ourselves on providing a comprehensive range of services all under one roof. We recognise and appreciate what is important to our customers whether they be selling or buying, or simply seeking independent help and advice.

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HERBIES TOP TIPS FOR CUTTING FOOD COSTS

s food prices rise, the natural inclination is to seek out the supermarkets for cut price deals. But there is another, possibly more wholesome alternative. Jim Harbridge talks about what his health food shop, Herbies has to offer: “I think people assume our products are expensive or only for vegans, but in fact we cater for all diets and by shopping wisely we think our foodstuffs are better value than any supermarket. For example, we sell a kilo of top quality porridge oats, for £1.40 which is a great way to start the day, or some very tasty tinned curries for

about £1.60 which, served with rice will serve 2 - 3 people, also perfect for camping. And how about some nuts and seeds for snacking? Or make a big chilli or spag bol with some soya mince for £2.24. And if it’s convenience you are after, we sell nut roasts or soya sausages to pop in the oven. Plus, customers can make savings by bulk buying essentials, such as a case of oat milk or a 5 litre detergent bottle, something you can’t readily do at a supermarket. “We also stock some great laundry products and toiletries which are good for our customers and good for the planet, and if people bring a suitable container, we can cut the packing costs such as Bio D laundry liquid, , which will save you over a third of the price for a refill. Our popular Faith in Nature range will save you over a quarter of the original price if a customer brings a refill bottle. And if people can’t get to the shop or they are shielding, we deliver to people’s homes, free of charge,” said Jim. “Without sounding too preachy, we need to find a way of reducing our plastic packaging and moving away from unhealthy convenience food. In many ways, I think we are setting the trends for the big food retailers, and if it helps the planet and people’s health I don’t mind in the slightest,” said Jim with a big smile. Herbies Health Store 241 Albert Road, Southsea PO4 0JR tel: 02392 753458 email: jim@herbieshealthstore.co.uk herbieshealthstore @herbieshealth 43

PRAISE BE FOR PASTA Words: Daniel Nowland

ight now we are being overwhelmed with the “rising cost of living”. This is likely to affect all of us in some way, whether it’s the cost of fuel, food, or domestic bills. With that in mind I wanted to touch on ways in which we can still eat very well, without having to shell out a lot of money. For me, the answer regularly lies in pasta!

Even if the cost of buying pre-made pasta has gone up, it is still likely to be a very affordable way of eating well. You also have the choice to save more money by making it yourself, or trade up to a more premium product, which is still economical. I now stock some incredible pasta in the deli which is made in Yorkshire! The wheat is from the North of England and the pasta is made by hand in Yorkshire, and quite honestly, it is the best dried pasta I’ve ever tasted. The beauty of pasta is you have the ability to transform it into any type of meal from the ridiculously simple to the super extravagant. I would love to share with you a few of my favourite recipe ideas which cover all of these bases.

I For a super simple dinner, cook 75g dried pasta per person (the best you can afford) and when cooked, toss with extra virgin olive oil, Parmesan and black pepper. To turn this into something more luxurious, drizzle with truffle oil and top with fresh rocket and yet more Parmesan. 44

I For a cheap meaty option, squeeze the sausage meat out of a pack of quality pork sausages. Add the meat to a frying pan, along with a tablespoon of fennel seeds. Allow to cook low and slow for around 30 minutes, stirring and breaking up the lumps every now and then. Add a splash of good vinegar (or not so good wine), and allow to cook off. Add a tin of chopped tomatoes and allow to cook for a further 10 minutes. By adding 300g pasta (dry weight), cooked and drained to the sausage pan, you will have a delicious dinner for four. as peas or runner beans. I add these veg to the pasta water half way through the pasta cooking time. That way you can drain it all at once, and you only use one saucepan. Return the pan to a low heat, stir through some creme fraiche, grate in some lemon zest, seasoning, a cheese of your choice and top with a fresh herb such as mint or dill, and a little more cheese. Enjoy!

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SAM’S PLACE UPDATE

Southsea Lifestyle talks to Anne Yendell manager of Sam’s Place about the pleasures and pressures of running a charity shop.

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harity shops might seem relatively easy places to set up and run, but they come with just as many challenges as a regular retail operation. The challenges might be different, but ultimately it’s all about making enough profits to support our local Samaritans branch, Portsmouth and East Hampshire. We are entirely dependent upon the generosity of the local community to donate good quality stock that other members of the community might want to buy. Plus we rely upon our amazing volunteers to either sort and tidy donations in the back room, or to display the goods and sell them,” explained Anne. Sheila Besant who has volunteered at Sam’s Place for 2 years joined the conversation,”I really enjoy working here, you meet a lot of people, I like clothes and the displays are very imaginative. Plus it’s good to give back to the community.” “Yes, we are very proud of our displays,” continued Anne. “We took a lot of trouble with the design of Sam’s Place — from introducing a simple, colour coded pricing system, to giant clothes hangers and a wrought iron ’tree’ for our in-store display. And we feel as though it’s paid off, as the shop always looks great and we are delighted to report that 2021/22 has been our best year yet. It's a huge achievement and it is literally down to all the local support we continuously receive. “Designing and opening the shop just seems

a short time ago, but in fact, we will be celebrating our 3rd anniversary later this year. “In a world so beset with problems, from the ramifications of the cost of living crisis, to the effects of COVID, along with so many personal issues that people have to deal with, Samaritans Portsmouth and East Hampshire has been very busy providing a listening service for all those who need support. Therefore, Sam’s Place, fundraising for our branch, is more important than ever, so please do continue with your help. “We also hope to start our community events in the autumn as we have many requests to start these again,” said Anne. If you would like to volunteer at Sam’s Place , please do pop on and find out more or calls us on 023 92821199.

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BLOSSOM BOUTIQUE, A TIME TO CELEBRATE

s Ewa Fraczak celebrates her 5th staff,” said Ewa. anniversary of Blossom Boutique As the business has grown Ewa has begu being in business, it’s a time to reflect to stock work by local artists includin and celebrate. “COVID was a terrible time Lynn Nichols’ ceramics and jewellery b for all of us of course, but it did help renew Mica and Cglass. While to the rear of th people’s love of plants and flowers. Friends shop Freya Rose and relatives who the international sho couldn’t meet up d e s i g n e r, h a s h e were able to send offices and studio. flowers, which was a With her reputatio lovely way for people gaining momentum keeping in touch, Ewa has been aske and we are so to design and creat pleased and grateful two large archway that the trend at the entrance to th continues,” said Ewa. VIP area at this year “Another shift was Victorious. “We ar the interest in already going t houseplants, and have a presence a today about a third Victorious, as we w of our sales are plants, as opposed to be making flowe only fresh flowers. crowns for festiva We moved the goers, but we ar shop from Osborne very honoured to b Road two years ago making the archway to Palmerston Road, as well. It’s also ver Ewa outside Blossom Boutique. Photo: Catching Dream Photography and apart from satisfying knowin getting greater footfall, the shop has lots of that in just 5 years we’ve come so far, an windows, which really helps keep all our that Blossom Boutique has become so muc plants and flowers in peak condition. Plus, I’m part of the local community,” said Ewa wit ordering fresh flowers almost every day, so a smile. the stock is always so fresh the scent fills the shop, it’s amazing. It’s the bouquets for Blossom Boutique weddings and wreaths for funerals that are at 99 Palmerston Road, Southsea PO5 3PS the core of the business and is providing work Tel: 02392 831333 for our growing team. We currently have a blossomboutiquesouthsea@gmail.com full-time florist and a part-time member of www.blossomboutiqueflowers.co.uk

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Southsea Lifestyle August / September 2022

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PRAISE BE FOR PASTA

COOL IN EVERY SENSE

HERBIES TOP TIPS FOR CUTTING FOOD COSTS

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