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WELCOME TO THE FIVEWAYS DIRECTORY! We hope June finds you and your families safe and well. We have another online-only magazine for you this month. We hope to be back to printing magazines in time for July although, due to the current difficult circumstances, we will need to temporarily change the format of our magazines in order to survive. Reader Colin Inns has sent us some great photos of Fiveways shops which have remained open to provide services during the lockdown and Rachel Bridgeman explains the history of Sussex Day (16th June). We also have some updated information on council services which we hope you will find useful and there’s some advice from Fiveways health coach Julian Watkins. The Fiveways Directory Team info@fivewaysdirectory.co.uk www.fivewaysdirectory.co.uk Cover picture: Sundial on Downs Junior School Publisher: Sussex Magazines Ltd. 10 Hollingbury Road, Fiveways BN1 7JA info@fivewaysdirectory.com Printer: Gemini Distributors: Paul, and James 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.
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PRESTON DROVE Preston Drove, at the corner of Surrenden Road, in June 1906. The houses and shops between Preston Park Avenue and Beaconsfield Villas were then being built. Thanks to the Regency Society for this image from their photographic archives, The James Gray Collection. You can see thousands more historic pictures of Brighton and Hove at: www.regencysociety-jamesgray.com
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fiveways Local history from Rachel Bridgeman…
SUSSEX DAY – 16TH JUNE Sussex Day on 16th June celebrates the rich historical and cultural heritage of our county. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicles recount the foundation legend of the Kingdom of the South Saxons - Sūþsēaxe or Suthsaexe - from which Sussex derives its name. In AD 477, when Ælle the Saxon landed in Sussex from his three ships with his three sons and battled his way across the land, they slayed all those who did not flee before them. Whilst the tale of Ælle is regarded as somewhat of a myth, the reality was likely to have been similarly violent. The Venerable Bede (c. 672—735) recognised Ælle as the “first Bretwalda” - Ruler of Britain. Over the centuries, the Land of the South Saxons was subsumed into Wessex – the kingdom of Alfred the Great – and at times was ruled by Vikings. After 1066, as the dangerous heartland of support for King Harold II and with its ports the closest to Normandy, Sussex became the first region to be systematically Normanised. Uniquely divided into five north-south baronies called Rapes (divisions), the 6th rape of Chichester was added later in the 13th century. Each Rape contained a Norman castle and a port. From Lewes Castle, William de Warenne exercised his power throughout the Rape of Lewes, including in the ancient settlements that today constitute our city of Brighton & Hove. He was William the Conqueror’s most trusted baron, a ruthless fighter who had climbed off the Norman invading ships in 1066 onto the Sussex beaches alongside him. The gold and blue check of William de Warenne’s coat of arms can still be seen splashed all over our city today. They are the colours of the Sussex County Flag - a blue field with six gold martlets (heraldic and mythical birds). Each martlet represents one of the six Rapes of Sussex. The flag is proudly raised in each of the six ancient Rapes of Sussex to celebrate Sussex Day on 16th June. When we can once more freely and safely roam the streets of our fabulous city, why not learn more
about their fascinating history? Hove Actually Walking Tours are fun, informative and best suited to the incurably curious. Whether it’s your first visit or you have lived here your whole life, the tours are a great way to discover, uncover and experience the area. And the natives in Hove are very friendly! To receive the programme of walks: email hoveactuallywalks@gmail.com. Visit: Facebook (Hove Actually Walking Tours). Rachel Bridgeman - local historian & tour guide
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fiveways Dietary advice from specialist health coach Julian Watkins…
FIVEWAYS HEALTH COACH How can I boost my immune system? Now is a great time to have a robust immune system – but there’s never been a bad time. Micro invaders constantly bombard our bodies. When we breathe and eat, millions of potentially harmful viruses and bacteria enter our bodies. Our immune systems spot the enemies - whether they’ve entered from outside or are cells that have become cancerous – and hopefully destroy them. What can we do to bolster this micro army that defends us every minute of every day? Armies march on their stomachs, and our internal troops can also be strengthened by being properly fed.
Covid-19. There’s a chapter called “How Not to Die from Infectious Diseases”. To sum up that chapter (and its 154 references) in a sentence: eat mostly whole plants (vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes and nuts) and be active. Activity needn’t be onerous. A 2007 study found that just six minutes of active play increased kids’ levels of immune cells by nearly 50%. And in a study of elderly women in 1993, just half an hour of walking reduced their risk of an upper-respiratory illness by more than half, compared to a sedentary group.
It should come as no surprise that the same diet that can prevent (and often reverse) a multitude of chronic degenerative diseases can also boost our immune defences.
Until the scientists discover an antidote, diet and movement may be our best protection.
Dr Michael Greger wrote the wonderful, evidence-based “How Not to Die” five years before
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new trees for blakers It was only a year ago that our tree survey identified that the Blakers tree population needed a boost – maintaining tree numbers to address natural ageing as well as mitigating climate change, supporting biodiversity and improving air quality. With an amazing response from the local community we are very proud to announce that we have hit our fundraising target for 50 new trees by 2025 within 12 months!! That’s 13 trees already planted – three sweetgums, three oaks, two juneberries, two cherries, a pear, rowan and a hawthorn – with 37 more now paid for or pledged.
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Our volunteers will ensure the health of new trees by watering them weekly during the summer for the first two years. We will soon be ordering more trees from specialist suppliers Hillier Trees (by Royal Appointment don’t you know!) so that next winter we can begin planting the remaining 37.
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All of our tree sponsors, volunteers, Park Ranger Emma and her colleagues for helping to get trees in the ground and to our friends at The Cleveland Arms for use of their outside tap to keep our trees well watered in the summer months.
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blakers: a tonic during lockdown The past weeks have been challenging for us all, but Blakers has played a vital role in keeping spirits up. With the sun out and lockdown easing slightly, we have noticed an explosion of park life. It has become a magnet for people exercising, meeting up again (safely) and simply sitting and appreciating a green space that does so much good for our wellbeing as a community.
moss walls?
Now that we are closing down our Tree Project fundraising, we want to keep up the momentum. Later this year we will launch fundraising for new green projects in Blakers to keep up community connection with enhancing our special little park.
log seats?
Before we consult with the Councils Cityparks team we would love to hear from you about what you would like to see in Blakers. It could be moss walls (with the aircleaning capability of over 200 regular trees!), new playground features, community gardening... the list goes on.
Make the most of Blakers, share your photos and follow us as we capture park life during the summer.
playground carvings?
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LOCAL COUNCILLORS The councillors for Preston Park ward (to the west of Ditchling Road) are:
The councillors for Hollingdean & Stanmer ward (to the east of Ditchling Road) are:
Amy Heley: Amy.Heley@brighton-hove.gov.uk tel: 07562 437616
Theresa Fowler: Theresa.Fowler@brighton-hove. gov.uk / tel: 07562 437605
Siriol Hugh-Jones: Siriol.Hugh-Jones@brighton-hove.gov.uk / tel: 07562 437623
Tracey Hill: tracey.hill@brighton-hove.gov.uk tel: 01273 291437
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Information from the council…
COUNCIL SERVICES UPDATE... Sports facilities Council-run tennis courts were reopened in May, but children’s playgrounds and outdoor gyms have remained closed to reduce the risk of infection. Plans to re-open Hollingbury Golf Course are progressing and the council emphasise that walkers and runners should stay on the footpaths and not stray onto the course and greens. Sea swimming and open water sports are once again permitted but people should only venture into the sea if they are strong swimmers.
Waste and Recycling Sites Waste and recycling sites have reopened, but with tough traffic restrictions. Cars are not allowed to park or queue on Old Shoreham Road or Wilson Avenue, and there is no right turn into the Hove site from the Old Shoreham Road. People driving to the sites are only allowed to queue on the smaller access roads leading to the tips, and not the major approach roads. If the tip roads are full, drivers will be asked to move and told to return when the queues are shorter. Only cars are allowed on site - no trailers, vans or camper vans. At busy times, the queues will be closed an hour before the site closing times to manage physical distancing. Only visit the sites if waste cannot be stored at home without it causing a risk of injury, health or harm to household members. The temporary opening hours are: • Brighton: Monday to Sunday 10am - 4pm. • Hove: Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm; Saturday 8.30am - 1.30pm; Sunday 10.30am - 1.30 pm.
Bulky Waste Launch The council has relaunched its bulky waste service, with the easing of the lockdown. The council’s contractor, KSD Environmental Services, can be contacted on 01273 608142 from 8am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, to arrange collection of a large range of items including bed bases, mattresses, furniture and white goods such as fridges. It is a paid-for service, but a 50% discount is available for the over60s and for other people in receipt of certain benefits.
More public toilets reopened The council reopened a number of public toilets in May for people to use when out walking or exercising. The toilets now open include Blakers Park, Preston Park Chalet, The Colonnade, The Level, Lower Prom West Street and Royal Pavilion Gardens. Toilet rolls and soap are sometimes being stolen, so the council suggests people carry their own toiletries with them if they intend visiting the loos.
Funeral Webcasting People unable to pay their respects to lost family and friends in person are now able to watch funeral services at Woodvale Crematorium via an online webcast. Due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, the number of people allowed to physically attend a service
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is currently restricted to 12. In response to this, Brighton & Hove City Council has installed new technology at Woodvale which will allow anyone unable to attend a service to watch on their connected devices at home. The live webcasting service is being offered free of charge until 30 June and will be kept under review. For more information, email woodvale@brighton-hove.gov.uk or phone 01273 604020.
Transport Action Plan Councillors have been looking at a transport action plan to support the city in its recovery from the pandemic and the continued need to facilitate physical distancing, including pop-up cycle lanes and widening footways, particularly outside shops and transport hubs. A new temporary cycle lane has already been installed on the Old Shoreham Road and Madeira Drive has been closed to motor vehicles.
Help to stop smoking Evidence so far suggests that smokers who get COVID-19 are 14 times more likely to suffer from a serious respiratory infection than non-smokers. It is never too late to see health benefits from stopping smoking. The council’s Health Trainers are continuing to offer behavioural support to smokers (including pregnant smokers) through telephone sessions, and medication to help you quit will continue to be available. To make a referral for yourself or someone else, you need to complete an online referral form at: https://new.brighton-hove.gov. uk/health-and-wellbeing/support-improveyour-health/sign-support-healthy-lifestylesteam You can also get further advice by phoning 01273 294589. fiveways directory June 2020
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Local news…
CONCERN OVER PLANS FOR 20-METRE 5G MAST... An application to the council by Cornerstone and Vodafone Ltd to build a 20 metre-high mobile phone mast on land at the junction of Upper Hollingdean Road and Ditchling Road (opposite Downs Junior School) has attracted numerous objections on the council’s planning register.
The 20-metre high monopole will support six antennas, two equipment cabinets and an electrical meter cabinet. The application for the mast says: “There is a requirement to upgrade Vodafone’s coverage and capacity to the area, most notably in relation to providing new 5G services.” 5G, or Fifth-generation wireless, is the next generation of mobile telephony, which will greatly increase data speeds. Its advantages will range from near-instant downloading of high-definition films to connected cars, smart medical devices and smart cities. The applicants say: “The new pole is located as closely as practically possible to the existing streetworks structure, thus minimising visual and environmental issues and ensuring it fits within the existing mature network of sites in the area. The cabinets are proposed at the base of the new pole. There is existing street furniture in the area, and lighting columns. In addition, trees close to the site would provide a 20
degree of screening to the proposed development.” The site has been designed to be in full compliance with the public exposure guidelines established by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP). These guidelines have the support of the UK Government, the European Union and the World Health Organisation. Comments to the council have been overwhelmingly against the proposals. Local residents have concerns over the proximity of the proposed mast to Downs Junior and Infant Schools and the adverse effect it would have on the conservation area. One said: “As a local resident I strongly object to a phone mast with potentially serious detrimental effects on health being placed near two primary schools. To allow this application would be to ignore and permit a foreseeable risk of harm to the health of the young children attending the schools.” Another commented: “This is totally inappropriate in so many respects. It is not in keeping with the sur-
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fiveways rounding area which is primarily residential but also has areas of historic interest (the preserved air raid shelter and Jewish graveyard to name two). It is also extremely close to both an infant and junior school and until such times as ALL health concerns connected with such transmitters can be proved otherwise then they should not be in such close proximity to children.” As well as being opposite the Grade II listed Downs Junior School, the site is directly adjacent to the locally listed tram shelter. Brighton & Hove City Council’s Heritage Team have recommended refusal of the application, saying: “The locally listed tram shed dates from the early 20th century and is largely intact and makes a positive contribution to the streetscene.” They conclude, “Other less sensitive locations for the subject monopole could be found within the vicinity of the subject site.” Cllr Siriol Hugh-Jones of Preston Park ward has objected. She said that many of her ward residents had children attending the two nearby schools and she was alarmed that the application was being considered during the coronavirus lockdown, meaning
that many residents may have missed the planning notice. She wrote: “In terms of the material planning considerations, I wish to object on grounds of siting and appearance. At a height of 20m, the monopole is inappropriate in scale relative to its surroundings. In terms of its siting, it is opposite a school, which is a Grade II listed building. It is also next to the tram shelter which I believe is also listed.” Local MP Caroline Lucas has also written to the council to express her concerns. She said a number of her constituents had written to her about the application: “It is the proximity of the mast to nearby schools that is of particular concern both to them and to me, and this something that is repeatedly raised as a key objection in the messages I’m receiving from residents living near to the site who are getting in touch.” She is also concerned about the timing of the application and the lack of pre-consultation with the local community. For full details of the application, visit planningapps.brighton-hove.gov.uk and search for application number BH2020/00980.
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fiveways News from local charity Time To Talk Befriending…
ALL CHANGE! When business is operating as usual we do our utmost to connect older people with community volunteers of all ages for friendship and company face to face. However since the crisis hit, like most organisations, we’ve transitioned to providing telephone support and we’ve been astonished at the difference these regular weekly 30-minute calls can make!
TTTB have been providing emergency food packages
At first, not meeting the older people and volunteers before matching them felt a little alien, but we are now seeing the fruit of these be-friendships through our review process and the results of these matches are proving to be hugely rewarding for the older person and volunteer alike.
people to visit our website www.tttb.org.uk to find out how you can volunteer or donate towards our work (which we would be truly grateful for), we also wanted to say a BIG thank you to everyone who is helping us at this time. Together we are making a difference!
Referrals to the charity for befriending, chaplaincy and our food outreach activities have increased exponentially. But, we couldn’t achieve this huge increase in demand without the brilliant support of our partners City Coast Church in Portslade who expertly coordinate our emergency food packages every week, and chef Wendy from Nourish Catering Events (and her team!) who’s been on a mission providing quality home-cooked meals to people in crisis since COVID-19 hit. And of course our growing numbers of volunteer befrienders, volunteer chaplains, food delivery drivers, distribution centre volunteers, food donators (you know who you are!) and Brighton and Hove Food Partnership who are doing an incredible job coordinating food distribution across the whole city. So, whilst this article is partly to raise awareness about what we do as a charity, and encourage
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BREMF are planning a digital festival this year‌
BRIGHTON EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL Due to the uncertainty brought about by Covid-19, Brighton Early Music Festival (BREMF) have decided not to risk attempting to stage their usual festival this year. Instead, they are planning a digital festival called BREMF@home – across the EARTH. This will consist of a number of individually devised broadcasts, merging musical performance with film, images, animation and documentary presentation. Each programme will be premiered on YouTube at a fixed date and time, but will be available to view for a week afterwards so that audiences, including those in different time zones, can watch when convenient. They need a minimum of 1,000 subscribers to their YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/brightonemf - to unlock more flexibility. They hope to include many of the artists they had already invited for the festival. Further details are available at: https://www.bremf.org.uk/2020/bremf2020.htm
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NEW MAYOR ELECTED... Councillor Alan Robins has become the Mayor of Brighton & Hove, after being elected by fellow councillors at the Annual Council Meeting. Councillor Robins remains in the role for this and the next mayoral year (until May 2022) due to the current impact of coronavirus on mayoral duties. The new mayor will be supported during his mayoral years by his partner Val Cawley, who takes the role of Mayoral Consort. Councillor Alan Robins said: “My aim for this year is to do my utmost to support the recovery process of our city, I imagine that this will be a step-by-step process likely to take some time. I am therefore grateful that it is proposed that my term as Mayor of Brighton & Hove, and indeed Portslade, will extend to 2021/2022.” The Mayor’s first engagement on 17 May was an Iftar meal to end the daily Ramadan fast, with the Dialogue Society via Zoom. Councillor Robins has chosen five mayoral charities: The Sussex Heart Charity, Brighton Fringe, Leo House at Home, Together Co and Off the Fence. Councillor Mary Mears was elected to the post of Deputy Mayor and will serve in this role until the next Annual Council Meeting in May 2021. Councillor Alexandra Phillips stood down in May after her year in office as mayor. Congratulating Councillor Phillips on her year as Mayor, fellow Green councillor Sue Shanks said: “Alex’s year as mayor has been a whirlwind. I know she has really enjoyed meeting all the residents’ groups and attending a large number of events as do all mayors. We have benefitted in the chamber from a fresh approach including poetry in the chamber. Alex has demonstrated a very disciplined approach to chairing council whether from the Town Hall mayoral chair or her front room.”
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fiveways The Midlife Hub, a new social enterprise, has launched in Brighton…
THE MIDLIFE HUB CAN HELP YOU WITH MIDLIFE... Midlife is definitely a ‘thing’. There’s usually a negative association with reaching your midlife. It can be a time of emotional, physical and hormonal changes, and for many people they’re so busy building relationships, forging careers and paying the mortgage that these changes can catch them unaware and have a massive impact on their overall wellbeing. The Office for National Statistics bears this out*. A recent poll shows that people aged between 45-49 years are 15% less satisfied with their lives overall than those age 65-69yrs*. Over the last few years there has been a rise in the number of new businesses offering ‘midlife’ support, and the topic is being discussed more and more in the media. But people still have to dig around to find the support across the different areas of their lives. Having access to the breadth of options available and being able to find trusted local businesses is a start, and that’s why The Midlife Hub was created. The Midlife Hub is a brand new social enterprise that aims to help people take an action-based approach to their midlife. They cover everything from money matters to the menopause, careers to relationships all with a midlife lens. And they’ve brought together local businesses who provide midlife focused services (think yoga teachers
and nutritionists who specialise in the menopause; career change coaches; talking therapists; financial advisors to name a few). Anyone can join the midlife conversation at www. themidlifehub.com, and use any of its four main services: A directory of trusted businesses: people can search for midlife related businesses and services based on location and rate and review a service they’ve used. An information hub: people can find topical midlife-related content, useful links and local events and experiences. Additional support: a free service helping people identify their midlife needs and create a midlife goal plan. A community forum, where people can ask and respond to midlife questions, and engage with moderator-generated topics. The Midlife Hub is also on the hunt for any local business or events that have a midlife focus to join them. So if you are (or you know of) a midlife business which you think should be listed, you can contact hello@themidlifehub.com *ONS Mid 2018.
fiveways directory June 2020
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