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Welcome to the May Edition of the Hanover Directory
Well here we are once again in May with the Brighton Festival unrolling all around us! There are literally hundreds of things going on around the city this month and Hanover has its fair share. We feature a couple of things festival related in this month’s edition, the main one being the Hanover Open Houses. You will find a listing of the houses on page 11 and the back cover of the Directory this month is a map of the locations of each open house courtesy of Q Sales and Lettings.
We also feature local Hanoverian Mark Brailsford and his Treason Show Election Special on page 7 so have a read and get along to the show. The Directory has other local events and people throughout its pages so it is well worth a browse to see what you come up with! We trust that you find something of interest! Have a great May and enjoy all it has to offer. See you next month!
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This month we feature a well known local resident...
Hanover Person... Mark Brailsford in The Treason Show Election Special
Actor, writer, producer and director Mark Brailsford lives in Hanover and is the author of Hanover the Musical. He will be performing in The Treason Show Election Special at its new venue, The Rialto Theatre, in May. What do you most like about living in Hanover? The pubs - we are fortunate to have some of the most hospitable hostelries in the country right on the doorstep. There is also a community feel to the area that is hard won and easily lost, great for families too now that the (previously Labour) council got a grip on the HMO (houses of multiple occupancy) issue. Is there anything in Hanover you would like to change? The loud student parties! Still needs to be more done to prevent noise nuisance. For anyone who has never seen The Treason Show, how would you describe it? Like a cross between Spitting Image, Not the Nine O’ Clock News and HIGNFY. Have any of your sketches ever got you into trouble? When Thatcher died, I couldn’t believe our writers group had that many Tories! I had them all shot of course. Tell us more about your election special… It’s going to cover the election outcome, project comic scenarios that may develop in the event of a hung parliament (Treason heaven) and send up all the characters involved. Cameron, Clegg (or as we call him, a punchline on legs) and Ed Miliband will get the Treason comedy treatment, as well as the other smaller parties, including Ukip, the SNP and, of course, our ‘beloved’ Green council. We hold no fear or favour on any issue, party or viewpoint, it’s a scattergun satire on all aspects of the election as well as
other stories in the news. Local issues will also be covered as the local election results for the council are not due until the Saturday, so it’s four days’ worth of shows Weds 6th to Sat 9th May with late bar to celebrate or drown your sorrows, whatever your viewpoint. When is the show on and how do we get tickets? It’s on at Brighton’s newest and most dynamic, all year round theatre venue, The Rialto (50 yards from the Clock Tower at the bottom of Dyke Road). Weds 6th May to Sat 9th May at 8pm, except the election day itself which is a 10pm late show - bar till late. Tickets from www.rialtotheatre.co.uk or call box office on 01273 725230.
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The Gourmet Girls return after a month off!!
Curry Night at The Napier
Last month, we visited the Napier on the corner of Southampton Street for their ‘once a week’ Curry Night with the lovely chef Anthony. The Charles Napier is known for its affinity with Morris dancers and calm restful ambience through the week. Always a steady stream of locals, friendly bar staff and a bijou garden settled between the terraces. We were met by the lovely, efficient, smiley barmaid, Natalie, and lots of space to choose where to sit. The bar wasn’t too busy and it was child and dog friendly. The chef was in and out of the kitchen providing a personal touch to everyone, chatting with the regular diners and making sure everyone in the pub was happy with their food. We opted for a taster dish from the range of curries on the menu: Onion Bhaji, Poppadum, Chicken Korma, Chicken Bhuna, Chickpea Dopiaza, Chicken Vindaloo, Aubergines, Tarka Dhal, Aloo Muttar, and Spicy Chilli Prawns, Naans and Paratha. All served with rice on Thali plates for our enjoyment. A fine mixture of dishes made the perfect meal for five hungry ladies!
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There is a small select menu in which all curry dishes can be chicken or chickpeas which can suit everyone, and a separate side dish menu. The food was served promptly with a personal touch. Everything was beautifully spiced, flavourful but not too hot. Some dishes can be made more spicy on request and the Vindaloo is really deliciously hot, gorgeous and bang on the money! A chicken dish that packs a punch. All in all, great value for money and highly recommended by all of us for a Thursday night out on the hill! Overall Gourmet Girls ratings: Food = 4.5 stars Friendliness and atmosphere = 4 stars Value for Money = 4.5 stars
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Hanover’s Artists Open Houses
Once again there’s a chance to discover the wealth of artistic talent hidden away amongst these little streets of rainbow-coloured houses. This year in Hanover seven different venues will be open as part of Artists Open Houses 2015 every Saturday and Sunday in May from 11am to 6pm starting on Saturday May 2nd (check individual venues for exact opening times). As these are mainly private homes it gives visitors a chance to view work in the comfort of a domestic setting. Entry is free and you’ll find each house a unique experience full of art of every variety from painting to jewellery, sculpture to prints, cakes to pots. There are other hidden treasures too: gardens, studios, demonstrations of work and this year some special events…a book launch, wine tasting, children’s art competition… Check each venue for details. Several venues can also supply you with refreshments. Or you could try some of our local sponsors. There’s the brand new Flour Pot Bakery and Café on Elm Grove, or for something a little stronger why not try one of Hanover’s many pubs... The Constant Service, The Geese and The Greys are all sponsoring us this year. Ha1 – Flat 6, Old College House, 8-10 Richmond Terrace Email: seanamercedes@icloud.com Tel: 07787 621063 Website: oldcollegehouseartists.weebly.com Opening hours: 11.00 – 17.00, every weekend in May
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Ha6 – 36 Cobden Road Tel: 01273 675071 Email: janetbrooke@hotmail.com Website: www.janetbrooke.com Opening hours: 12.00 – 18.00 Ha7 – Brighton Sculptors, Church of the Annunciation, Washington Street Tel: 01273 883929 Email: teresa.martin4@ntlworld.com Website: www.teresa-martin.co.uk Opening hours: Sat 11.00-18.00 Sun 12.15-18.00
Ha2 – Studio Q, Q Sales & Lettings, 195 Lewes Road Email: info@qsalesandlettings.co.uk Website: www.qsalesandlettings.co.uk Days open: 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 16th, 17th, 23rd May 2015 Opening hours: 10.30 – 15.30 Additional days: the art will be available to view during office hours in the week Ha3 – Lunamoon & Friends, 20 De Montfort Road Email: carolinebuddenmosaic@gmail.com; Website: www.carolinebudden.co.uk Days open: 3rd and 4th weekends in May only Opening hours: 11.00 – 17.00 Ha4 – The Blue House, 7 Agnes Street (See “The Blue House” article for details) Ha5 – Evergreen Gallery, 10 Bernard Road Tel: 07813 403909 Email: tinaplus3@hotmail.co.uk Website: www.tinatighe.co.uk Open first three weekends in May only, 10.00 – 17.00
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The Blue House
The Price is Right?
The Blue House – Artist’s Open House is part of this year’s Hanover Arts Trail. This year The Blue House will be welcoming back The Blue Bohème Bar and Connie’s Kitschen, who will be serving cherry-topped cocktails, Irish coffees and home-made sweet and savoury treats.
If you have ever pondered how much to spend on a decent bottle of wine, remember, despite the Chancellor’s recent hand-out and freeze on duty, it may be more than you think. Whilst this sounds like a great excuse for Farage and co to stock up, this may be less a cause for splashing out than you think.
For that extra bit of jolliness and merriment, check out our Facebook page for all the extra events we will be hosting, including The Big Blue Screening on 22 May - a night of short films by local independent film makers - and Luna’s Red Hat book launch.
Half the cost of a bottle of wine still goes to the Government and the casual drinker is hit hardest. Of a £5 bottle, just 47p is actually spent on the wine with the other 94% being £1.09 retailer margin, £2.05 excise duty, 83p VAT, and the remaining 56p packaging and logistics.
We will also be hosting in partnership with Connie’s Kitschen ‘A Taste of the Mediterranean’ popup restaurant, which will include cocktails and canapés on arrival, then sit down to an array of Mediterranean delights, Moroccan tea, dessert, wine and Turkish coffee. Catering for all dietary needs, you won’t be disappointed. We are licensed to sell alcohol, so feel free to indulge yourself. £45 per head, 15th May.
If that leaves a nasty taste in your mouth then it is worth taking on board that spending more on a bottle proportionally nets you a much better wine. A £7.50 bottle will give you £1.61 worth of wine and a £10 bottle £2.87. Decent value exists under the £5 mark but it is a very savvy shopper who can spot it.
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So the message is clear - spend a little more and drink a lot better.
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HCA is the small charity that manages the Hanover Cen Trustees who live locally. We always welcome your feed activity at the Centre and have any comments, complim Thank You, Rosemary
Along with the many changes that are currently happening at The Hanover Centre, we have to announce a rather sad one. Rosemary has decided that it is time for her to move on to pastures new. She has been running the office for the last few years and we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for her dedication and commitment to the centre, for her reliability and organisational skills.
Her willingness to accommodate hirers has meant that we have become a very popular local resource. She feels that having worked hard all her life, it is time to enjoy herself and continue to explore her own creativity. We would like to wish her every success as she moves forward with the next stage of her life. Thank you, Rosemary, you will be missed!
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ntre on Southover Street. The Charity is run by a committee of voluntary dback and suggestions, so please get in touch if you’ve attended an event or ments or complaints. Musical Bumps – Bump Up The Volume!
Musical Bumps classes are going from strength to strength since we started here at the Hanover Centre. We are now able to offer three different aged classes on a Friday.
9.30am gets off to a very lively start with a class for children aged 1+ and their parents/carers. We enjoy songs for counting, songs that rhyme and singing games with puppets and instruments at every class. Of course this age group are very much ‘on the move’ so lots of circle and marching activities happen too. 10.45am welcomes our children aged 2+ with their parents/carers. The class is gently structured with an emphasis on developing musical and social skills through play. Learn to listen, to take turns and even tidy up! 12.30pm enjoys a more peaceful time, with our baby class for 0-12 months. We learn rocking songs, traditional rhymes and lullabies. Puppets and baby instruments come out and we use music and rhymes that have a strong pulse/beat which babies find reassuring. All our classes include refreshment time, which is a great opportunity to get to know other parents/carers and the teacher. At Musical Bumps we believe that music benefits all areas of learning and that children who attend music classes from a young age have increased confidence, greater language skills and are adaptable learners by the time they start school. If you would like to give your child the opportunity to learn and develop new skills, then come and try
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Third Age Counselling Starting this April, Third Age Counselling will be using the Hanover Community Centre to offer a free, confidential, long term counselling service, available to anyone over the age of 50 within our area of benefit. Call now for more information, or to book your first appointment: 01273 281134 www. thirdagecounselling.com Talk to Us! If you would like to join in with our projects, run a course, volunteer or enquire about a booking or a class, then please contact us: Hanover Centre, 33 Southover Street, BN2 9UD Email: office@hanovercommunity.org.uk Website: www.hanovercommunity.org.uk Phone: 01273 694873 (24 hours) Join our Facebook group: “The Hanover Centre” Please leave a message or email with a daytime phone number and we’ll call you.
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Streets For Sharing - First Street Party of 2015 in Washington Street By the time you read this there will have been a Washington Street/Belgrave Street play event and party. Street events are a great opportunity to get to know neighbours better and meet new ones. Research confirms what is kind of common sense - the more people we have contact with in our community the more happy and secure we become. Would you like a party in your street?
HASL are keen to support more streets to hold their own parties/play street events. Plans are afoot for Lincoln Street, where it is hoped to get approval for street closure once a month for a year. It’s actually quite easy to get permission. If you and a few neighbours would like to see a similar event in your road, please contact David Gibson davidsg@ntlworld.com
Micro Library at St Luke’s Church The library taster collection launched at St Luke’s Church in summer 2013 is still going strong.
If you are a member of Brighton & Hove Libraries you can borrow adults’ and children’s books from the micro library. The library was re-stocked in March 2015 and is unstaffed. A book is provided for borrowers to record their library card number and details of the books they are borrowing. The library is open to the public from 9am-12pm on Wednesdays and 11am-2pm on Thursdays. Churchgoers are welcome to use the library after services. If you are not currently a member of Brighton & Hove Libraries, you can join at any Brighton & Hove library or online www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/ content/leisure-and-libraries/libraries/join-library and collect your library card from one of our libraries prior to using the taster collection. to advertise, please call 01273 551021 or visit www.hanoverdirectory.co.uk
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Hanover Resident... Kate Darach in Moon Tales The Moon is full. So full it eclipses the sun. A timely moment for the premiere of a new play inspired by the old English names for the full moons. Something Underground Theatre Co and Kate Darach, who lives in Stanley Street, premiere 13 tales based on the old names for the full moons. As well as having performed with several companies before, playing a midwife in “The Last Lunch” (Best New Play 2012, Brighton Fringe), Kate Darach is now in real life, ironically, a trainee midwife, as well as a mother, actor, writer and, once upon a time, a new immigrant to the UK. In Moon Tales she draws together all the threads of her experiences, to muse on the universal aspects of womanhood.
Each chapter is a different character whose story interweaves with the others. From 16th century Yorkshire to the affluent ‘burbs of Johannesburg, from a middle-aged femme fatale in Hunter’s Moon to a
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teenage porn star in Milk Moon, these are dark, witty and thought-provoking statements of what it is to be a woman. Moon Tales is at Exeter Street Hall, Brighton, on 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th May. Tickets at http://boxoffice.brightonfringe.org/ theatre/9159/moon-tales
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Music and Wine at St Luke’s Summer Series... Our latest brochure, featuring concerts from May until October, is hot off the press.
As well as piano, strings and wind recitals the series features a flute and tabla performance and also a charity gala concert on 19th June in aid of the Neighbourhood Care Scheme. Please contact us if you haven’t got a brochure yet and would like one. On Friday May 22nd, three years after her memorable Goldberg Variations debut, local pianist Rachel Fryer will once again perform this extraordinary work by Bach in its entirety by memory. Made famous by the late Glenn Gould and subsequently in “The Silence of the Lambs”, the variations are full of contrast and last 80 minutes. Rachel will give a short pre-concert talk about the work, including musical demonstrations which will highlight things to listen for, helping to make the concert as welcoming both for seasoned and for first-time attendees. Venue: St Luke’s Church, Queen’s Park Road, BN2 9ZB Pre-concert talk: 7.30pm. Performance: 8pm. Tickets: £7 / £5 concessions / £3 under-12s, available on the door. Disabled access. Wine and refreshments served. For more information: Web: www.stlukesconcerts.webeden.co.uk Email: musicandwineatstlukes@gmail.com Phone: 01273 510595.
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The latest in the musings of Hanover Dad...
Hanover Dad... Vote for Me!
When you’re a new parent, people peer into your buggy and say things like, “Enjoy them now, because they grow up very fast.” Well, by the time you read this, the General Election will be virtually upon us. Now not for a minute am I going to write a political article here, because it could potentially be divisive and also, quite frankly, I’m not clever enough to do so. I have been told I’ve got one or two talents, but political commentator isn’t one of them. Instead, for fun, I’m going to pretend that we really are the People’s Republic of Hanover and pitch my election manifesto to you. Here we go, so vote for me, because as president of Hanover I intend to install cable cars that run from the bottom to the top of Southover Street, Islingword Road and Albion Hill. These will be full-on Alpine-style ones, with those cow bell thingies - and they will run 24 hours a day! I appreciate us Hanoverians are part human, part mounwe should have the right kit. This also means more tain goat, but I defy anyone not to at some point have cheese fondue and schnapps in the pubs. It’s not walked up the hill and thought “I wish this was a bit like it’s not cold enough for eight months of the year. flatter”. Plus, if we are to be a real ‘muesli’ mountain, My second election pledge is that anybody found to be not picking up their dog poo, parking in a selfish and dangerous manner, and worst of all daubing graffiti on people’s houses that they have lovingly painted, will be punished as follows: they will be gathered together on a Sunday (not too early, obviously) on the little area of green by Cobden Road, then a select committee voted for by the people will just look at them and shake their heads in a disapproving and “I’m just really disappointed and expected better of you” kind of way. Just like my nan used to do to me when she saw me with a hangover. Admittedly, this tactic didn’t stop me from getting hangovers. It just made me have them in a different place to my nan, and from what I can see of politicians and their speeches building up to this election, it seems to be all about shifting problems to someone else.
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Finally, you should all vote for me because my wife believes in me. Whilst writing this I said to her, “Do you think I could really be a politician?” She looked at me sensitively in the eye, patted my hand and said, “Honey, you can be anything you want to be.” It’s funny though, because she says the exact same thing to my five year old when he asks her if he can be a ninja turtle. By Steve Rust
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Join us for a night to remember! THE MARTLETS MIDNIGHT WALK
Saturday 13th June 2015 A 6, 13 or 20 mile walk for women through Brighton & Hove. Help raise money so we can care for local families when they need us most. Entry just ÂŁ15.
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The Secret Heart of Hanover
The Church of the Annunciation
To mark its 150th anniversary, the Church of the Annunciation in Washington Street opens its doors to host a festival of art, music, and drama. Father Michael Wells, aka Spike Wells, renowned jazz drummer, and Brighton diva Marcia Bellamy, Festival Artistic Director, invite you to discover what is happening at the Annun, the secret heart of Hanover. The Annunciation’s 150th Anniversary Festival ends on a high note, with a new operetta written and directed by Stephen Plaice. Bouffe! The story of Hortense Schneider
Entering the world of the boulevard theatre, the young Hortense quickly finds success amidst the craze for Bouffe, the new risqué style of French operetta. An immersive theatre experience beginning in a French style Café Chantant, Bouffe! takes the audience into the bohemian world of 1850s Paris. RedBlondeProductions (In & Out of Love) return to the Brighton Fringe with their unique style of opera theatre, using the music of Donizetti and Offenbach to tell the story of Paris’s greatest diva and courtesan.
Starring Marcia Bellamy and Red Gray, and introduc-
ing tenor Jon Grave and the exciting young soprano Lila Palmer. Written and directed by Stephen Plaice. Julian Broughton piano, Ellie Blackshaw violin, Anna Tabor piano, oboe. Come and enjoy the café ambience and the show. 8pm 28-30 May, £10-£8 concessions. Tickets on the door or from Brighton Fringe Office.
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From May 1st - 25th, Brighton Sculptors return to the Annunciation for their annual exhibition, with festival café, open Saturdays and Monday May 4th 11am-6pm and Sundays 12.30-6pm. For more information:
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Here we bring you the latest news from the Hanover and Elm Grove Local Action Team...
Hanover and Elm Grove Local Action Team Update
The main focus of April’s local action team meeting was our community plan for parking. The meeting heard that Greens and Labour and council officers are willing to work constructively to develop a unique parking and street improvement plan for Hanover. People at the meeting thought that the medium touch was a good compromise that would give us flexibility whilst also preventing the clogging of our streets. A request from the HEG LAT based on the medium touch plan for Hanover will go to the transport committee in July. By then we need to know whether residents in the Carlyle Street triangle, residents on the Pankhurst estate and the other side of Elm Grove want to be part of the scheme or have a different approach more suited to their situation.
So far there is a small preference in some roads north of Elm Grove for something, but really the survey returns are too few at this stage to give direction. There is also talk that a “light touch” scheme with fewer restrictions may work better there. On Pankhurst estate more surveying also needs to be done and this will wait until the General Hospital’s parking scheme has been enforced for a month or so
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to see what effect, if any, it has on the surrounding streets. Some initial views from the area support joining the main Hanover zone either straight away or at least having an option after 6-12 months if there is a bad displacement problem when the Hanover zone is in place. There is concern about speeding on Pankhurst Avenue and perhaps traffic calming could be incorporated into the scheme to make the road safer? There is more information on the HEG LAT website or you can contact:
Chris Taylor greysland@sky.com and/or David Gibson davidsg@ntlworld.com (after May 7th!) Bus stop: A number 18 bus stop at the bottom of Down Terrace has been promised. Next meeting: The next meeting will be on Monday 1st June at 7pm in The Hanover pub, Queen’s Park Road, in the back room.
As well as continuing with the parking and street improvement community plan, the LAT agreed to return to the subject of regulation of Houses of Multiple Occupation in the area over the summer.
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Established 13 years. Hanover Based Call Kate Adams: (01273) 600 126 magicmovesdance@btinternet.com www.magicmovesdance.com
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CLASSIC WOODEN BLINDS FOR SPACES OF ALL KINDS
To see these beautiful classic blinds in a range of colours visit our showroom at 36-38 Warren Road Woodingdean Brighton BN2 6BA
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ROOF & FIREWALL Specialists Have you got damp in the corner of a bedroom or along the ceiling of an upstairs wall? Nine times out of ten it’s faulty lead flashings and firewalls causing these problems. The majority of Brighton homes are at least 100 years old and so are their firewalls. Many firewalls are coming to the end of their natural lives. If you want them to last another 100 years we are the FIREWALL experts. If it’s not the lead or the firewall we can help with most other roofing problems from complete reroofing to minor repairs.
Call Mark or Darren for a free estimate 07713436942 / 07500305027
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Concerned about your home being sold to fund your future care fees? The Issue
You probably own your home as joint tenants if you are a couple and solely if you are single. For couples this means you own it wholly, jointly and severally. Ultimately therefore you do not own it 50:50 as you might have assumed. You actually own all of it together and when one partner dies the surviving partner owns it solely and absolutely. It is sole and absolute ownership that enables a property to be taken into consideration as an asset by the local authority and puts the property in danger of needing to be sold to fund care.
The Reality
The Law (C.R.A.G - charging for residential accommodation guide) allows local authorities to assess your assets to determine if you need to pay for your own care. Currently if you have assets above £23,250, you are on your own and require care, you will probably have to pay for it all - currently averaging around £800 per week. Savings, cash and income would be used first and then your property would need to be taken into consideration. You would be expected to pay for all of your care until such time as your assets were depleted to below the £23,250 threshold. You would then pay for a proportion of your care until your assets were below £14,250 - at which point all your future care would be paid for.
The Solution
For couples, simply by changing the way you own your property well in advance of any care considerations i.e from joint tenants to tenants in common and by setting up two Trusts within a properly structured Will at the same time will in most cases, prevent your home from being taken into account by the local authority altogether should you ever require care in the future.
The children and/or whoever else is also nominated as Trust beneficiaries for that particular Trust will subsequently have access to that half of the property when the surviving partner dies. The first half of the property then is 100% securely in Trust for the beneficiaries and will not be at risk. As a result of this simple strategy the survivor is protected from having to sell the property to pay for their care should they need it because it is not possible to sell just their half of the property and the Crag guidelines clearly state that the market value of half a property is £0. The second half of the property will then ultimately go into Trust for access by the nominated beneficiaries when the surviving partner eventually dies. The beneficiaries will at that stage have both halves safe and secure in Trust and will be able to share and dispose of the property according to the wishes of the settlors (the original owners of both halves). By leaving 1/2 the property into Trust on first death, the surviving partner can still sell the property to downsize if they wish and are not restricted in any way with regards to what they wish to do to or with the property - it simply means that it is safeguarded and therefore will definitely be able to be appointed to the chosen beneficiaries when the time comes. For sole owners immediately conveying at least half of your property into Trust well in advance of any care consideration and becoming a Trustee and primary beneficiary of the Trust with others nominated to become beneficiaries after your death is usually enough to take away the risk of the property being considered as an asset to be sold if care is required as the property is not absolutely owned by yourself anymore and again it is not possible to sell half a house or force a Trustee to do something that is not in the ultimate best interest of the Trust beneficiaries. Call us now on 01273 911142 for a friendly chat about how this strategy could be of real benefit to you and your family.
For sole owners the process is simply to set up a Trust now and convey at least 1/2 of your property into it which will produce the same result.
The Reasoning
When you own your home as tenants in common you actually own half each. When the first partner dies, they leave their half into their trust. The surviving partner is the Trustee of that Trust and also the primary beneficiary which means that they have complete control over the property and what happens to it.
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Alexandria Antiques FURNITURE CLOCKS WAT C H E S S I LV E R GOLD CHINA GLASS PICTURES PRINTS BOOKS BRASS COPPER M I L I TA R I A CRUETS MIRRORS PHOTO FRAMES CUTLERY
Est 1978 Presented by: A.H.Ahmed Three showrooms with new variety of stock weekly. 3 Hanover Place (Lewes Road) Brighton BN2 9SD
JEWELRY RINGS CHAINS PENDANTS BROOCHES BANGLES W AT C H C H A I N S EARRINGS CUFF LINKS TIE PINS COSTUME JEWELRY S I LV E R T R AY S VASES NAPKIN RINGS COINS SNUFF BOXES TROPHIES
URGENTLY NEEDED - Gold and Amber - TOP PRICES PAID Tel: 01273 688793 / 07880 625558 alexantiques1@yahoo.co.uk
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Here we feature a very useful local service for all you cat owners...
Toto Cat Feeding Services
Ever wanted a safe and reliable service that lets your cat stay at home whilst you go away? We provide a truly personal service dedicated to you and your cat… A ‘Toto cat’ is a happy cat.
Toto Cat Feeding & Cat Sitting was established in 2010 with a very clear vision and purpose... to put your cat’s welfare at the heart of everything we do. Our service is safe and reliable. Less stressful for your cat and less worry for you; no journeys to and from the cattery, you simply close your front door and let Toto take care of your cat(s).
Our 5 Star rated service... for you and your cat... • Our team can visit up to 3 times a day including our ‘Stay and Play’ service that has proven to be very popular... Our team arrive with a box of cat toys and the fun starts!
• We are available 365 days of the year and all our prices INCLUDE parking fees. • We are happy to set a cat feeding machine each day for your cat’s next meal. • We can open and close curtains, switch lights on and off and pick up post to make your home look occupied.
Take a look at the Toto website and see how cost effective our service can be. Read our reviews on our website or on Google. We love cats and would love to meet yours. Website www.cat-feeding.com Office Contact Number: 07545 847556
• We use our own cleaning equipment. Dirty litter, used pouches and rubbish are always removed from your home leaving it clear of unwanted smells. • We send a complimentary text message on our first & last visit.
• We offer an ‘extra cleaning service’ so that your home is clean and fresh upon your return. It’s simple and straightforward...
We will meet with you and your cat in advance at one of our registration meetings so that we understand all of your requirements, complete some paperwork and confirm your first Toto booking.
You can still register with us even if you don’t have any plans to be away from home yet... You will then have peace of mind that your cat-sitting arrangements are in place. Once registered it is even more straightforward... a simple and flexible booking process and your ‘catcare’ is covered. Now relax... your cats are in the care of Toto... simply purrfect!
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hanover After School Club Tarnerland..............................4 Antiques Alexandria Antiques..cover/28 Artist Lisa Holdcroft......................10 Barber Santoro..................................8 Bathrooms Eurotiles & Bathrooms...........8 Blinds Bella Vista ............................30 Sussex Blinds......................26 Building Services Down to Earth......................12 360 Home............................24 Teamology.............................3 Hanover Building Solutions.14 Children’s Activities Tarnerland.............................4 Musical Bumps...................15 Magic Moves......................25 Cleaning The Green Cleaner........cover JP Cleaning Solutions..........3 Dirty Ovens.........................13 Computer Help Hanover PC..........................7
Driving School Streetwise Driving School....7 Electricians Darren Clarke.....................13 Jack Bond..........................10 Estate Agent Q Sales................cover/back Paul Botts & Co....................2 Event Martlets Midnight Walk......22 Fitness Just Jhoom........................17 Flat Pack Assembly The Flat Pack Man..............5 Funeral directors ARKA ................................18 SE Skinner.........................16 Guitar Lessons Brighton Guitar Tuition ......16 Insurance Coversure...........................6 Key Cutting Johny’s Wares ..................14 Lee’s Locks.......................10 Landlords Wanted Brighton & Hove Council..18
Local Attraction Royal Pavilion....................10 Locksmith Lee’s Locks........................10 Loft Ladders More Than Loft Ladders....28 Osteopaths Hanover Osteopaths...........9 Brighton Osteopaths.....cover Painters Paintbrush Paul....................4 Queens Park Decorators....21 Pantones............................23 Pet Services Toto Cat Feeding................29 Pharmacy O’Flinns................................6 Pilates Jan Davies.........................14 Plastering Lewis Byard........................14 Plumbing & Heating FitzGeralds..........................11 ABBA..................................12 LWL ....................................19 DJ Plumbing..........................4
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You can now breeze up to Stanmer Park and Devil’s Dyke by bus seven days a week, and up to Ditchling Beacon at weekends.
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