Fiveways Directory February 2015 by Sussex Magazines

Issue 123

DIRECTORY

SUPER NEWS

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I was about to write how we seem to have side stepped all the predictions of a super cold Winter and then I woke to the excited squeals of the children as they opened their curtains to reveal a layer - if somewhat sparse - of snow! As we were short of a cover it also presented an opportunity to take a wintery photo of Rugby Road. On the subject of covers please free to send in your local photos. We would love to feature some of them as our cover shots. So what will you find in this month’s Directory to read? At least a few items of interest, we hope. We have news of the Varndean School Show which promises to be entertaining, as well as an interview with our Blakers Park ranger. Maybe a little late but not much, we also bring you a New Year fitness article written by a local personal trainer. Here are some February dates to be aware of: 14th Valentine’s Day, 17th Shrove Tuesday, and not forgetting the Chinese New Year on the 19th. And finally, congratulations to the winners of our Christmas competitions. The winner of the Cinderella competition in December’s edition was Claire Button, and the Holiday On Ice tickets were won by Lesley Robinson. Have a great month. The Fiveways Directory Team info@fivewaysdirectory.co.uk Publisher: Fiveways Directory Ltd. 10 Hollingbury Road, Fiveways BN1 7JA info@fivewaysdirectory.com Printer: Gemini Distributors: Ken Hills, Colette and Damian, Tim Clark

Contents

Welcome to our February edition!!

The views expressed by individuals in any letter or article included at the discretion of the publishers are not necessarily the views of the Editor. Whilst every care has been taken in compiling this magazine and the statements contained herein are believed to be correct, the publishers of this publication will not hold themselves responsible for any inaccuracies. Inclusion of advertisers in this magazine is not necessarily a recommendation but we do hope they give a good quality service. No part of the publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the prior permission of the publishers and contributors

We take complaints you make about our advertisers seriously. We have the following policy on this: First complaint about an advertiser is logged here in our offices, if we receive another complaint we write to the advertiser concerned and notify them we have had two complaints and if we receive another complaint we will no longer accept their adverts. If and when a third complaint arrives we will verify that all complaints received were genuine and inform the advertiser that we will no longer be promoting their business and inform them why.

Page 5 Park Ranger Page 7 Old Photo Page 9 Varndean School News Page 15 Fiveways Gardens Page 17 Book Review Page 20/21 Great Kitchen Page 23 Book On Local Food Page 27 Recipe Page 29 Supported Lodgings Page 31 Loft Ladders Page 33 What’s On Page 35 New Year Fitness Page 37 Fun Page Page 38 List of Advertisers

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How long have you been a park ranger? I have been a Ranger with Brighton & Hove City Council for over six years now and am the Ranger for a number of parks and open spaces in our city, including Preston Park and The Rock Garden, Blakers Park and Hollingbury and Burstead Woods. What is the best part of your job? Working alongside the many enthusiastic volunteers, who help us care for the amazing open spaces we are so fortunate to all be able to enjoy. It really is so fantastic to meet people who are so passionate about caring for their local areas and work so hard to bring their communities together in support of them. What sort of problems do you face? There is, of course, unfortunately an element of anti-social behaviour that can occur in our parks. This can range from vandalism and graffiti to a problem with people not clearing up after their dogs. However, it does seem that these issues are caused by the minority. The vast majority of people value their open spaces very highly. Is there much work to be done at this time of the year? Absolutely, there is a lot to be done. Winter is the time we tend to concentrate on woodland and scrub management on many of our sites whilst plant and animal species are dormant. Right now I am being kept busy looking after 300 sheep grazing over at Beacon Hill.

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Joseph to dazzle at to Varndean! Welcome the

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For four nights only Varndean School proudly presents the family favourite Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. An all-time classic story from the Book of Genesis, the tale of Joseph and his jealous brothers will be performed by students from across the school showcasing an amazing wealth of talent in performing arts.

Our well-versed students deliver savvy performances with a fresh spirit. A history of stunning shows at Varndean, coupled with this firm favourite, make for an awe-inspiring evening. rest in growing our own food, and maybe not so much money to go round, why not give it To refresh yourground minds, Joseph is into? his father’s t if you have no spare to plant Well,favourite how about some carefully chosen nice child, and is clearly destined for greatness fromtired a young ont garden. Or, even better, get rid of some of that looking concrete or paving slabs age. Thus begins a torrid tale when he is sold into he ground. slavery by his jealous brothers. Imprisoned for spurning the advances of his owner’s wife, heInthen uses hisJune/July, time asy and suitable for growing in them. about late you’ll find a lovely crop help his fellow inmates ability to interpret y list areto onion, beetroot, carrot with of his salad potatoes that you can just dig up as and when dreams. An invaluable buys him notoriety, potato, such as Charlottes. Nipskill which you want them. Easy, huh? If the whole crop’s dug not least in the eyes of the Pharaoh who appoints centre or chat up friends that up by the end of July,him why not use the space to grow a own dreams, range elevating Joseph to late be one l be abletotointerpret get you his a dozen of gorgeous summer flowers – Rudbeckias, of the most powerful men in verbenas, Egypt, second onlygrasses to the etc, that will keep you smiling m the allotment shop. Growing asters, Pharaoh. Meanwhile, believing all the the while that elf. through rest of his summer and well into autumn. favourite son has been killed, Joseph’s father Jacob has AP. 2. putsuffered them ininathe dark cold along with I washis at other a meeting recently with the council Parks famine sons and l for me)their for awives. few weeks to the now department in Preston To help, repentant brothers makePark and I’m chuffed to report these potatoes into the ground that there’s a strong commitment to planting some their way to Egypt to beg for food, where they meet but grow and cover with about banks of wild flowers in the park and some native Tickets are £6/£4 (concessions) and go on sale from fail to recognise Joseph. He sets a simple test to gauge ur garden soil.honesty, 4. relaxeventually and go granting shrubs andtheir trees. Bothand of these measures great from the school reception or 19th January -are available their them wishes s for a month or two. 5. when news us andthey localhave wildlife.call us or email school@varndean.co.uk if you are unrevealing his true identity once he isfor satisfied y growthchanged to abouttheir 8-12ways. inches, able to come in. Jacob is brought to Egypt to be reHappy days of gardenunited soil (or the bought Varndean School, with his whole family. And that’s not to mention otato plants. You don’t the amazing coat!want Balfour Road, Brighton m up, but this “earthing up” BN1 6NP Open toon all,your the show t get green bits spudsruns for four nights from Wedneswww.varndean.co.uk day several 11th – Saturday 14th February. Wednesday’s show op. Do this times over tel 01273 561281 earlier at watered 6pm for our younger audience mems. Keepbegins the plants well Make some time to come along and watch – it’s a show bers, with all other performances at 7.30pm. iage. You don’t need to feed to knock your socks off!

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Fiveways Gardens... Welcome to the February edition 2015 If your garden is looking bleak and has been for the past few months, it’s worth thinking about sorting this out for next year. A carefully chosen plant grown for winter interest, such as a Sarcococca, Daphne or Viburnum, and some bulbs will make a big difference. Recently I drove half a dozen of these plants to a client’s garden and the floral perfume that filled my car was quite delightful. In a small front garden, one planted close to the gate or front door will cheer you for several months. These plants are generally slower growing than others and harder to propagate, so a decent size one will set you back around £30 or more, but, if chosen and planted well, it should give you years of joy. Another fab plant to consider but which needs a large container of ericaceous soil (available anywhere that sells compost) is witch hazel, or Hamamelis. Available in shades of red, orange and yellow, they look particularly good grown against a dark green hedge, but in truth are star performers on any sunny patio. Many varieties have wonderful scent too, a real bonus on a warm day, when you might be outside clutching a hot mug of coffee musing on what to do. Most witch hazels are naturally large shrubs, so they’ll need a very generous container and lots of space. Or search around for a dwarf form. Late summer and autumn flowering Clematis can be cut back to about a foot or 30cm above the ground. If this sounds a bit drastic, cut less off, but beware the scrappy, woody, bare stems that result from not hard-pruning this sort of climber. If you have tender plants like Melianthus major, do consider fleecing them to protect them from hard frosts and snow. Alternatively, wait till the worst of the winter weather is over and cut them back as hard as you like, and they’ll re-shoot in early summer.

Eranthis hyemalis Finally, before everything starts into growth, it’s worth getting any plant supports, fence or trellis that’s suffered in the windy weather fixed or replaced. Also, plan ahead for some warmer March and April days, when sheds etc can be re-painted. There are some great colours available these days, so why not go for something different this year? Best wishes Lisa

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ing fish in a barrel taking a pop at these authors, but their execrable prose - not to mention the tissue-thin characters, and a total lack of understanding re human psychology - means that I find their novels are unreadable. Statistics, I realise, are not on my side. The sales figures for these authors are astronomical, a powerful indication, surely, that plot and/or sex is more important than being able to craft a half-decent, cliché-free sentence. Is it true, we get the literature we deserve - or at least at the more popular end of the market? Publishing is now more about shifting units than offering a quality product. Shouldn’t we, as readers, be more discerning and demanding when it comes to the words we consume? Does the fast food culture have to apply to literature as well? I’d be extremely interested to hear your views on this subject. If you have any thoughts you’d like to share, please email me at itsallaboutthewords@yahoo.com I’ll be back next month with a review of Nicholson Baker’s fabulous new novel, Travelling Sprinkler. Now there’s an author who can truly write.

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The Royal Pavilion - A Truly Great Kitchen

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The Great Kitchen, John Nash 1826

an operating theatre when the Royal Pavilion became a hospital for wounded Indian soldiers during the First World War. By Caan Walls Don’t forget members can see the Great Kitchen for free whenever they visit the Royal Pavilion. Memberships from £20; to join call 01273 295898.

PLUMBING SERVICES A reliable local service

Heating installation Boiler servicing Power Flushing Bathroom installation

Landlord Safety Certificates Small jobs Boiler repairs

Approved by Trading Standards

Graham Tomkins

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RIDGELINE

Host Families Varndean College Long and short term students aged 16 – 20 yrs @£120pw. We don’t just place students with you. We provide a comprehensive service of support and incentives to our host families Our students are preparing for University, are keen to integrate and get to know you.

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ROOFING all roofwork undertaken • • • • •

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LOCAL AUTHOR

A book on local food from a Brighton chef…

A Mule Across The Water Real Food in Sussex and Normandy by Rob Silverstone This book will appeal to foodies. It is not a restaurant guide, more a directory of 70 authentic local producers such as wine makers, cheese makers and farmers’ markets. The author, Rob Silverstone, is a Brighton chef who has worked in the Michelin-star kitchen of Michel Guérard, one of the founders of “nouvelle cuisine”. He is keen on healthy eating, has lectured in food and nutrition at two universities and has run his own restaurants, “The Cook & Fiddle” under the Arches on Brighton beach, and “Le Moulin de Mule” in Rouen. The gothic architecture of old Rouen inspired an interest in black and white photography and exhibitions have followed at Brighton Museum and Le Musée Maritime on the Seine. His latest book, “A Mule Across The Water”, follows “A Mule in Brighton” and “A Mule in Rouen”. The first part of the book is full of amusing tales of Rob’s adventures on both sides of the Channel, often food-related, and his musings on life. He is a keen cyclist and has explored each region by bike. This is how Rob describes the Co-op on the Lewes Road: “I love the Co-op on the Lewes Road. One size up from those corner Co-ops sparsely stocked with spam and marrow fat peas, this shop has everything you ever need beyond goose liver and asses’ milk. There’s an honest simplicity about the place: three aisles, staff that never leave and no-nonsense labelling: ‘These eggs come from caged hens.’ Recently they’ve introduced Co-op radio,

The next section of the book has 60 black and white photographs, including many images of Brighton. There follows a list of quality local food producers as well as Sussex food markets. The final section contains 30 recipes based on local produce. The London Road Station Partnership, a community garden group who have transformed a barren wasteland into two abundant plots either side of the station, have contributed a delicious-sounding recipe for “Tomato tartlets with frisée lettuce and walnut salad”. They make this recipe at the end of September to use up their final harvest of tomatoes along with the frisée lettuces which thrive on their chalky soil. Other recipes include Sussex Plum Pudding and Leg of South Downs Lamb Cooked in Hay. “A Mule Across The Water” is published by Pegasus and is on sale at Waterstones, “Sunshine Books, Art & Coffee” in Hove Street, Transmanche Ferries and Amazon.

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February - only 28 days

and you find yourself transported down the aisle with The Stone Roses, swinging your wire basket to ‘I wanna be adored’. As near as it gets in middle age to a fun night on the dance floor.”

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From August to September 2014, you can attend 16 Martial Art classes for ONLY £50. All ages welcome. Contact Robert on 07738 608 447 or email CKDBrighton@gmail.com

Dorothy Stringer Sports Complex Loder Road, Brighton Adult & Child Classes (5 years onwards) Monday

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PLASTERING & RENDERING TILING & DECKING also painting & decorating

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Sussex Funeral Services Independent Funeral Directors ‘For caring, compassion and choice’

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Why choose us? An independent company Passionate & committed With an emphasis on choice Offering traditional or contemporary services Providing a 24 hour family care service Members of SAIF (funeral trade association)

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RECIPE

27 The next of our series of recipes by local Kitchen Coach, Sarah Stubbs

Chocolate Rose Cupcakes Chocolate, rose petals and hearts…the perfect cupcake for a Valentine’s Day treat!

Ingredients: 40g cocoa powder ½ teaspoon coffee powder 4 tablespoons boiling water 3 eggs 175g baking margarine 175g caster sugar 115g self-raising flour Icing Ingredients: 115g salted butter - room temperature 230g icing sugar, sieved 1 teaspoon rose water Approx 2 tablespoons milk Pink food colouring, optional Dried rose petals Chocolate hearts

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Line a 12-hole muffin tin with paper muffin cake cases.

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Preheat the oven to 200C (180C fan oven).

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Sift the cocoa powder into a bowl, adding the coffee granules and boiling water; mix into a thick paste.

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Add the rest of the ingredients and whisk until you have a smooth batter.

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Divide the mixture between the 12 cake cases and bake for approximately 10 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the cakes comes out clean. Cool on a wire cake rack.

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To make the icing, place the butter in a bowl and whisk until pale and creamy; add the rose water. Slowly whisk in the icing sugar with one tablespoon of milk, gradually adding a bit more if needed to make a spreadable or piping consistency. Mix in a tiny amount of pink colouring if you want a pink icing.

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Spread the icing onto the cake with a knife or use a piping bag and nozzle. (I used a Wilton 1M piping nozzle.)

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Sprinkle with dried rose petals and top the icing with a chocolate heart (available from the baking section in supermarkets).

Rose water/essence has a lovely floral flavour but make sure you don’t put in too much or you can end up with a soapy flavour! Of course these cakes can be decorated in different ways; if you don’t like rose flavour you can use the same amount of vanilla essence and instead of dried rose petals you could use some pink sprinkles. Sarah Stubbs is a local Kitchen Coach, passionate about teaching traditional home baking through her locally held cooking lessons, workshops and baking group. She also bakes celebration cakes and caters for afternoon tea events. For more information and photos of her work: www.letscookathome.co.uk Facebook: Let’s Cook at Home Twitter: letscookathome 01273 646474 / 07905 701386 Please mention the FIVEWAYS DIRECTORY when responding to adverts

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We educate We nurture We unlock potential Children educated by the Montessori method are more confident, more socially adept, and develop a life-long love of learning. The Montessori classroom equips children with the essentials for learning and life. An increasingly popular education choice, the Montessori principles stimulate intellect, creativity, and social and self-responsibility.

Waiting lists open for... Mini Monte groups for children aged 2-3 Half and full day school for children aged 3-11 Breakfast, After-School and Holiday Clubs

Brighton & Hove Montessori School For children aged 2-11 years old

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QUIZ QUESTION NINE : What is the alternative common name for a Black Leopard? 28/4/13 22:03:17

LOCAL GROUP

Here we feature the latest project being run by Barnado’s...

Supported Lodgings

Make a difference to a young person’s life Brighton & Hove Supported Lodgings is looking for individuals or families to provide lodgings and support for vulnerable young people aged 16 to 21. All you need is a spare room and some free time to offer advice and support in your own home. Could you support a young person who is at risk of becoming homeless? This is a new project, run by Barnardo’s but where YOU make the difference. The young people will need help with basic skills such as budgeting, cooking and shopping. They may also need help in gaining personal or social skills, training or employment. Every young person will also have the support of a key worker to assist them to achieve their full potential and move forward. A host can make a huge difference to the life of a vulnerable young person. As a host you will benefit from 24/7 assistance and a dedicated key worker. Barnardo’s staff will need to carry out a thorough assessment, DBS (criminal record) and reference checks. Successful hosts then access a comprehensive training programme, as well as receiving an allowance of £150 per week for providing

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lodgings and support for the young person. Supported Lodgings provides young people with a different option when faced with nowhere to go. It is an opportunity to provide a warm, welcoming home environment and a chance for a young person to get their life back on track. Similar projects have been established around the country and proved very successful, particularly in helping young people to gain skills, education or work experience. Barnardo’s can draw upon experience gained from running some of these projects and can provide expertise, advice and resources for hosts. Barnardo’s have a long history of helping the most vulnerable children and young people in society. Would you like to play a part in helping someone here in Brighton & Hove? Are you interested? Call 0800 043 2120 and speak to Olly Davidson or email brightonlodgings@barnardos.org.uk Most young people can rely on the support of their family until well into their twenties. This is not an option for some young people, especially those leaving care. Can you help?

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QUIZ QUESTION TEN : Who composed The Wedding March?

LOCAL BUSINESS

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Look up! And get more space at home for just £325 We’d all like more room at home. But not everyone can afford to move or extend. So what if there was a way to get extra space for just a few hundred pounds, ready to use in less than a day? In truth, that space is already there. It’s just not being used to its full potential.Could you support a young person who is at risk of becoming homeless? For most, the loft is a dark and dingy place visited on rare occasions; a precarious scramble across dusty beams with torch in hand, grabbing what’s needed then clambering back past boxes filled with long-forgotten belongings. But that dark and dingy place is worth thousands. In fact, it takes up a third of the floorspace in an average home. So shouldn’t we be making the most of it? And that’s where More Than Loft Ladders (MTLL) comes in. Founded in Bolton six years ago, MTLL specialises in generating space by making our lofts easily accessible. The latest MTLL franchise is based in Brighton and is run by skilled local Patrick Aherne who says the company’s no-frills approach is what most people are looking for. “We’re not selling £15,000 loft conversions,” says Patrick. “This is a low-cost and simple alternative. For just £277 + VAT you can get a ladder that slides easily up and down, as well as a proper light and some boarding to make the space safe and secure. We can also fit a draft-proof loft

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hatch if required from only £55.” The price customers are quoted is the price they will pay, with no additional call-out charges. Patrick provides a free guarantee on all parts and labour too. For a free survey and quotation with no obligation, contact More Than Loft Ladders now! Call 0800 035 9880 or visit the website at www.morethanloftladders.co.uk

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WHAT’S ON

What’s On in Fiveways... Mondays Play and Stay

10.00 – 11.30am Contact: 01273 500257 0-3 yrs £2. Healthy snack included Fiveways Play Centre 8-10 Florence Rd

Brighton Community Acupuncture 10 AM until 8 PM, Hollingdean Community Centre, Thompson Road, BN1 7BH. 07964291417.

Brownies

5.45 – 7.15pm St Matthias Church Hall, Hollingbury Park Avenue www.girlguiding.org.uk/ get_involved.aspx

Guides

7.30 – 9.00pm Contact: Lucie 07737 093675 St Matthias Church Hall, Hollingbury Park Avenue

Yoga flow for strength

9.30-10.30am £6 per class when you buy six classes £8 drop in Please bring a mat St Matthias Church, Hollingbury Park Ave

Landscapes

Creating Outdoor Spaces Call Matt for a free quote on 07733 187471 or e-mail

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Tuesdays

Yoga Flow

Body Boost

9.30am Contact: 07809 228035 St Matthias Church Hall, Hollingbury Park Avenue

Mothers’ Union

2pm (2nd Tuesday monthly) Contact: 01273 502449 St Matthias Church Hall, Hollingbury Park Avenue

Zumba

6.30 - 7.30pm Contact: 07989 973008 St Matthias Church Hall, Hollingbury Park Avenue

Wednesdays Drama Group

4.00 – 5.00pm Contact: 01273 500312 St Matthias Church Hall, Hollingbury Park Avenue

Pregnancy Yoga

6pm to 7pm £7 per class when you buy six classes £9 drop in Please bring a mat St Matthias Church, Hollingbury Park Ave

7.15pm to 8.30pm Contact: 07813712073 £8 per class when you buy six classes £10 drop in St Matthias Church, Hollingbury Park Ave

Thursdays Mother & Toddlers

9.00am – 12noon Contact: Gill 07403 284708 St Matthias Church Hall, Hollingbury Park Avenue

Local Action Team

6pm (1st Thursday monthly) Contact: 01273 233746 St Matthias Church Hall, Hollingbury Park Avenue

Badminton Club

7.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Varndean School Contact 01273552151 if interested (Sorry - not beginners)

Fridays Play and Stay

10.00 – 11.30am Contact: 01273 500257 0-3 yrs £2. Fiveways Play Centre, 8-10 Florence Rd BN1 6DJ

STEPHEN J. BRAWN PLASTERING Specialising in

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Brighton Community Acupuncture

3 pm until 8 pm Hollingdean Community Centre, Thompson Road, BN1 7BH. 07964291417

Rainbows

4.15 – 5.45pm St Matthias Church Hall, Hollingbury Park Avenue http://www.girlguiding. org.uk/get_involved.aspx

Sundays Sung Eucharist & Children’s Church 9.45am St Matthias Church, Ditchling Rd

Children’s Praise Service

10.00am (4th Sunday of the month) St Matthias Church Hall. We acknowledge this is far from a definitive list of all things going on in Fiveways. Please send us details of your regular activities and we will add to the listings for FREE. N.B. Deadline for publication in the March edition is 12th February

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HEALTH ADVICE

Some advice on getting fit in the new year from local resident Marianne Clark…

Stick To Your Fitness Resolution... Here’s How Are you one of the thousands who resolved to start exercising this year? We’re a few weeks into 2015 now how it is going so far? Are you still on track to transform yourself from a couch potato to a lean, mean fitness machine or is the resolution waning already? How can you succeed where so many others will fail? Here’s a quick guide to keeping your focus and turning that resolution into reality. •

Don’t just resolve to get fit - make your resolution specific, realistic and measurable.

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Choose something you enjoy and are really committed to doing - exercise needn’t feel like punishment.

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Set yourself clear, achievable goals in a realistic timeframe.

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Make a plan and establish a routine that fits into your life. If you don’t set aside time you’re much more likely to put it off.

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Keep a record so you can see your progress at a glance.

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You can make a significant difference to your fitness in just a few weeks. So, when it feels hard, remind yourself that the first few weeks are the toughest it gets easier, so hang on in there!

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If you don’t know how to start, find a good personal trainer to help kick-start your fitness and establish an effective routine. Enlist friends or family to join you or find a group. It is a fact that people who exercise together are more likely to succeed than those who go it alone. Don’t try too much too soon. If you make it an ordeal, you won’t want to repeat it. Start small and build up slowly. Getting fit requires effort, so prepare yourself mentally. But you’ll feel great when you’ve worked hard.

So, to strengthen your resolve, here’s a reminder why you should stick at it. Exercise can help you lose weight, become strong and leaner, improve your sleep, enhance your mood, improve your confidence, help your concentration and energise you. It can significantly reduce the risk of developing serious health conditions including diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Need I go on...? Finally, remember exercise and fitness can be enjoyable. It doesn’t have to be about blood, sweat and tears! You might just open up a whole new world of FUN, so stick at it - this time you can make it happen. Marianne Clark is a personal trainer, GB age group triathlete, and running & endurance sports coach. She is the founder of FITSO FITNESS. Contact: mcla@sky.com or contact@fitsofitness.co.uk or phone 07775 780844. Website: fitsofitness.co.uk

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FUN PAGE

WHERE IN FIVEWAYS? Where in Fiveways was this photo taken?

Conor's Conundrum

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If you break me, I do not stop working. If you touch me, I may be snared. If you lose me, Nothing will matter. What am I?

Answer: See bottom of p25

FEBRUARY QUIZ

Find the 10 questions spread throughout the Directory at the foot of various pages... here are the answers

Last month’s photo: St Matthias Church Ditchling Road Fiveways

1. LIVE AND LET DIE (1973) 2. NINE 3. LIZARD POINT 4. MIDDLEWEIGHT 5. SIR WALTER RALEIGH

6. PRIMA FACIE 7. SIMON TEMPLAR 8. BILLY BUNTER 9. PANTHER 10. FELIX MENDELSSOHN

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Beauty Services Lavender Rooms New Dawn Charley Alice’s Bike Shop Rule 5 Bikes Blacksmiths Anvil ironworks Blinds/Shutters Bella Vista Sussex Blinds Building Services More Space Braiden Construction Pure Living Developments Hanover Builders St Clair Builders Teamology Business opportunity Clare Copping Business Services Desk Hire Carpenter CP Carpentry Rachel Urbach Featherstone Furniture Charity Marriage Care Children’s Clothes Buddy & Beehive Chiropodist Sole Sister Churches St Matthias Computer Services Deltec Solutions Flying Disk-Doctor Convenience Store Super News Dance Classes Strictly Dancing Dance Art Studio Dentists Surrenden Dental Practice Education Montessori School Varndean College Electrician Terry Sharpe

Caulfield Electrical 21 Stuart Sodhy 30 Estate Agents 3 David and Co Pharmacy 24 O’Flinns Firewood 14 The Logman (Fire Wood) Flooring Services 26 Brighton Floor Sanding 16 Funeral Directors Sussex Funerals 25 Furniture 16 Featherstone Furniture 30 Garage Services 12 Marine Garage 13 Garden Services 32 Lilybud Gardens Green Rooms 15 Tree and Hedge Services Ozzie the Gardener 18 MB Landscapes Gifts 8 Wigwam 12 Hairdressers 4 Streakers LJ Barbers 33 Val Cussell Handyman 4 Gavin Graham Health 11 Health Clinic (Glovers Yard) FITSO Fitness 19 Downward Dog(Yoga) Heating 9 ABBA Heating 23 Capricorn Jewellery Designer cover Jewellery Designer(Missy T Rocks) Local Attraction 32 The Royal Pavilion 25 Locksmiths Lee Locks 10 Loft Ladders Loft Ladders 28 Martial Arts 22 CDK Market 8 Open Market

BOB HANSON PROPERTY MAINTENANCE General Property Maintenance Painting and Decorating Internal and Exterior Paper Hanging Carpentry

07780953496 01273 608007

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Massage Me-naturally Music Lessons Udita Everett Nursery

28 Strawberry Hill Painting and Decorating 24 Decorative Interiors Finishing Touch 12 Greg Glowacki Paul Robertson 26 Plasterer Pacific Plastering 4 MV Plastering Lewis Byard 18 Peter Gheauru 13 Stephen Brawn 20 Plumbing 22 AJ Dean 5 GT Plumbing 33 BrightonBasedPlumbing FP Plumbing 37 Property Maintenance JL Property 11 Bob Hanson cover Roofing 27 MB Roofing Ridgeline Roofing 20 Mark Campbell CWM Roofing 8 35 Sash Window repairs 4 Sashes and Sills Scaffolders 19 Independent Scaffolding 6 Tiling Bells Pentagon Tiling Tree Surgeon 20 The Arbor Barber Will Writing 14 Thy Will be Done 31 Wood Burning Stoves Energy Wake Up

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A forecast for the Winter you WILL be able to rely on Call Thy Will Be Done during February and March and you will be able to arrange: A SINGLE OR PAIR OF WILLS to protect your partner and your children for just £99 + VAT (£118.50) usual price (£222 inc) A TRUST to prevent your home being sold to pay for your care for just £99 + VAT (£118.50) usual price (£479 inc) A LASTING POWER OF ATTORNEY for Health & Welfare or Property & Finance for just £99 + VAT (£118.50) usual price (£359 inc) And all severance of tenancy work during Winter will be provided FREE OF CHARGE

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