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Welcome to the November Edition of the Hanover Directory So here we are already, November is upon us and the end of the year isn’t particularly far away! The period between Summer and Christmas seems to get quicker every year.
Anyway let’s not worry about that, instead let’s have a look at today and what you can find in your local directory. We have news of local artists open houses and also the opportunity to win a family ticket to a local pantomime. Along with that we have all the regular community updates and articles - all in all lots of Hanover bits and bobs to keep you informed and entertained. Have a great November and stay safe if you are involved in a Fireworks display on Bonfire Night. The Hanover Directory Team info@hanoverdirectory.co.uk www.hanoverdirectory.co.uk
Cover Picture: Janet Brooke lino print from ‘Brighton Boozers Series‘ www.janetbrooke.com Publisher: The Hanover Directory 01273 551021 info@hanoverdirectory.co.uk www.hanoverdirectory.co.uk Printer: Gemini Press 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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View up the street from the corner of Hanover Terrace, showing the site of the removed 12 and 13. Exact year not known, but around 1960.
Thanks to the Regency Society for this image from their photographic archives, The James Gray Collection. You can see thousands of more historic pictures of Brighton and Hove at www.regencysociety-jamesgray.com
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hanover Maybe an opportunity for some unique Christmas presents?
Brighton’s Artists Open Houses Christmas Festival 2015
Weekends from November 21 - December 13
The 2015 Artists Open Houses Christmas Festival will take place in Brighton, Hove and beyond during the last two weekends of November and the first two weekends of December, starting Saturday November 21. The festival is the perfect way to shop for unique presents this Christmas in a relaxed setting - maybe with a glass of mulled wine and mince pie in hand! Artists from all over the area will open the doors to their homes and studios, showcasing a diverse selection of unique artworks and Christmas gifts - all available to buy directly from the artists themselves. Expect a fantastic array of graphic prints for the home, as well as paintings and paper cut sculptures. You’ll find homewares, knitted artwork, photography, jewellery, ceramics, crafts, toys and textiles. Seasonal attractions include handcrafted Christmas cards, wreaths, tree decorations and foodie gifts. Local highlights of the 2015 Christmas Festival include: No. 42, 42 Windmill Street Oriele Steiner: Painting Emma Harrel: Photography Eloise Nash: Ceramics Benjamin Musitano: Printmaking Website: http://www.orielesteiner.com 13 Whichelo Place Gill Parry: Hand-built ceramics Join me for mulled wine and mince pies while browsing my ceramics in the house and studio. Looking forward to seeing you. At The Coach House, 22 Walpole Road Sara Jane Glendinning: Potions Clare Buckle: Prints Jacky O’Callaghan: Furniture Corina Thomas: Painting Website: http://atthecoachhouse.co.uk
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Atelier, 51 Providence Place A fantastic new artist’s studio from Tutton & Young (organisers of contemporary visual arts events), Atelier will be showcasing work from a huge array of artists and makers, including 2014 Artist Open House brochure cover artist and V&A Illustration Award prize-winner Johnny Hannah, designer and print maker Sarah Young, ceramicist Silvia K and Rhoda Baker, who creates complex and dynamic three-dimensional paper and board structures called ‘Paperscapes’.
Judy Stevens, Festival Director for Artists Open Houses says, “The Christmas Artists Open Houses are the perfect start to the festive season. What better way to do your Christmas shopping than by sipping mulled wine, beside blazing hearths in artists’ homes, while you peruse their individual and handcrafted wares.” Christmas Artists Open Houses Festival 2015
Weekends: November 21 & 22, November 28 & 29, December 5 & 6, December 12 & 13. (Houses may open for a selection of these dates)
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The panto is a great family night out. Win a family ticket here....
Win tickets for Jack and the Beanstalk
Music Theatre 2000 and Showtime Productions are proud to bring to the Windmill Theatre a traditional musical pantomime for all the family to enjoy. Packed full of toe-tapping tunes, amazing dance routines, hilarious comedy and fantastic audience participation – this is a show that’s simply not to be missed! Down on their luck, Jack and his mum can barely afford the rent – to make matters worse, the whole town is being terrorised by the evil giant. When Jack is tricked into selling the family cow for a handful of magic beans – and returns home to the furious Dame Trott – their madcap adventure at the top of the beanstalk begins. Will Jack slay the Giant? Will he rescue the girl of his dreams? There’s only one way to find out and that’s to join us on the adventure this Christmas! The show is directed by Nathan Potter and Simon Gray, and features a full company of actors, singers and dancers accompanied by a five-piece band. Jack and the Beanstalk is supporting the Chestnut Tree House Children’s Hospice - the only children’s hospice in Sussex caring for children and young
people with life-shortening illness. It costs over £3 million per year to provide these services. The hospice receives less than 8% of that figure from central government funding, so without the support of the community to raise the balance there would be serious funding issues. There are 10 performances from Monday 22nd December 2015 to Saturday 2nd January 2016 and you can get tickets at www.jackandthebeanstalkbton.com or call the box office on 01273 565130. Tickets cost from £12.50 to £20. Venue: The Windmill Theatre, Nevill Avenue, Hove COMPETITION: We have one prize of four tickets to give away. To enter, answer the following question: What musical instrument did Jack take from the giant’s house? Email your answer to info@hanoverdirectory.co.uk or post your answer, name, address and phone number to Jack & The Beanstalk competition, Sussex Magazines, 10 Hollingbury Road, Brighton BN1 7JA. The winner will be selected at random after the closing date. Competition Terms & Conditions Tickets are valid to see Jack & The Beanstalk at The Windmill Theatre on a date of your choice, subject to availability. Tickets are non-exchangeable. Closing date for entries is 20th November; entries received after this date will not be counted.
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One Planet Living in Hanover? Hanover Action for Sustainable Living is launching an exciting new project to develop a One Planet Living in Hanover Action Plan! We hope that this would help promote sustainable living, with the engagement of everyone in the local area who can contribute ideas and resources, to improve our community for the benefit of all. The idea behind One Planet Living is to reduce the impact we all make on the earth’s resources, so that it is more aligned to a single planet. Currently the lifestyles of people in Brighton equate to 3.5 planets. Following recent agreement for the Local Action Team and the Hanover Community Centre and HASL to work together on areas of common interest, we would like to build upon this and extend out to all groups in the area to explore the key dimensions of One Planet Living, which include: § Culture and community – reviving local identity, wisdom and culture; support for, participation in, the arts.
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In December, crucial international climate change negotiations will take place. The fight for a safe climate for all neither begins nor ends with these talks. But 2015 is our best moment to come together to demand the world we need: a world with an economy that works for people and planet. In the lead up to these negotiations we will raise our voices calling for bold and definitive action on climate change. (See page 13 for local actions.)
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Influenza, or ‘flu’, is a common, highly infectious viral illness that is spread by coughs and sneezes, and is especially widespread in the winter months. It can leave you feeling extremely tired and achy, with symptoms of a high temperature, headache, sore throat, and often nausea and a cough. The symptoms last around a week on average, and are more severe and longer-lasting than those caused by the common cold. You can also infect other people during the first 5-6 days. If you are not eligible for a free flu jab at ONLY £10, protect yourself and those around you.
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hanover St Luke’s hosts just one concert this month
Music and Wine at St Luke’s Winter Series
Our latest brochure, featuring concerts from November 2015 until July 2016, is hot off the press and if you haven’t already you should be receiving it through your door very soon. It features the internationally acclaimed pianist Margaret Fingerhut, the Brighton Youth Orchestra String Ensemble, local jazz pianist Joss Peach, in addition to piano trios, string quartets and even a recital on the Chinese erhu. Please contact us if you haven’t got a brochure yet and would like one. We are currently breaking to avoid clashes with the Brighton Early Music festival so will return with just one concert this month. On Friday 20th November Annabelle Williams (soprano) and Rachel Fryer (piano) present ‘From French Art song to chanson’ including Ravel’s exquisite and rarely performed Shéhérazade and a mixture of popular and lesser known French songs by Duparc and Poulenc.
The concert takes place at St Luke’s Church, Queen’s Park Road, BN2 9ZB at 7.30pm. Tickets are £7 / £5 concessions / £3 under-12s. Tickets are available on the door. Disabled access. Wine and refreshments served. For more information, please visit: www.stlukesconcerts.webeden.co.uk To donate, volunteer, get involved or to be added to our mailing list, please email: musicandwineatstlukes@gmail.com or phone 01273 510595. More news from Hanover Action for Sustainable Living...
Action for our planet On 29th November 2015 - People’s March for Climate, Justice and Jobs is taking place in London – let’s make it the biggest ever. Climate Action Network are holding a week of environmental themed events (15th to 22nd November) and talks to raise awareness in schools, faith groups, trade unions and community groups. Film Showing of “This Changes Everything” by Naomi Klein “Climate change, Klein argues, is a civilisation wake up call… Confronting it is no longer about changing light bulbs. It’s about changing the world.” At Hanover Community Centre on 15th November, 7.30pm. Support for climate cyclists. We are supporting the 150 people cycling to Paris from London and beyond. Brighton cyclists will join them for a mass cycle round the city on 6th December and then again cycle with them to the Newhaven ferry early on 7th December. Flag making workshop: Sunday 15th November, 2.15 to 4.30pm at Hanover Community Centre, to decorate the bikes and get our messages of support carried by the cyclists to Paris. At the same time there are bike maintenance sessions. For further details on any of these events or to join our mailing list, email: contacthasl@gmail.com
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Hanover Community Centre plays host to a ‘Cat Craft Workshop’ on Saturday 14th November, 11am-2pm, inspired by our famous local feline residents from the BBC series ‘Secret Life of Cats’ and the recent ‘Cats of Hanover’ exhibition at the Dover Castle. Come along and create toys and gifts for your favourite Sphinxian friends, under the guidance of local tutors. Cakes will be sold and all proceeds go to Hanover Community Association and a small donation towards materials may be asked (alternatively please bring your own yarn and fabric etc).
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ntre on Southover Street. The charity is run by a committee of voluntary trustees who live locally. We ease get in touch if you’ve attended an event or activity at the centre and have comments, compliments Hanover Community Centre, where cat-themed paraphernalia will reign! If you are interested in selling your own cat crafts at the fair, please contact Eva at eva@ohsoswedish.co or Lucy at yeoldefinch@gmail.com for further information.
A Cats of Hanover Calendar 2016 is to be sold at the Craft Fair. If you would like your cat to be one of the twelve kitties included, please check ‘The Cats of Hanover’ Facebook page for upcoming details on how to enter and competition details. Look forward to it all! Eva and Lucy Beer Festival
A big thank you to everyone who helped us achieve our most successful Beer Festival to date. £8,000.00 of much needed funds was raised over the festival weekend but we could not have reached this incredible amount without your support albeit by sponsorship, donation, volunteering or attendance.
The whole weekend was sold out, we were virtually drunk dry and, most importantly, everyone had a good time. We will be adding photos of the event to our website, so keep a look out to see if you are there: http://hanovercommunity.org.uk/hanoverbeer-festival/ Once again, thank you so much, Hanover! Talk to Us!
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hanover The latest musings of Hanover Dad....
Hanover Dad...Everything but the Kitchen Sink By the time you read this article, I will have just got back from quite an exciting adventure. My lovely wife and I and our two little ones are off to Texas for a family wedding. I’m very excited! I’m excited because I’ve never been to America before, I’m excited because I’ve never met this side of my wife’s family, I’m excited because I want to try real Texas barbeque, but most of all I’m excited by the vast baggage allowance I get with this long haul flight. This is a rare luxury for me. Basically on every trip I’ve had in the past 10 years, I’ve only been allowed hand luggage, or alternatively we’ve just packed our stuff into our little car and driven to France. I’ve always been very limited on space, and, by limited, I mean just a pair of pants and a toothbrush limited. Well, not on this trip - I’ve got a massive suitcase! I’ve packed everything and I’ve only filled less than half of it. I don’t know what else to take? This morning I spent 20 minutes looking at the case and thought, “I know, tools. I should take some tools, just in case the hire car breaks down, or I need to change a plug or something.” After rummaging in my toolbox for a while,
I realised I was being bonkers and had a eureka moment. “Coats!” I shouted. “I can pack a few coats. I never have enough room for coats on holiday.” Whilst foraging in the coat cupboard, I realised the reason I don’t take coats away is because everywhere I go is hotter than here, and Texas is no exception. So there I was, stuck with no idea of what to fill the rest of my case up with, and then it came to me, “Souvenirs!” – “I can buy loads of stuff in America, stuff like big foam pointy hands, cowboy hats, checkered shirts and corn dogs (I have no idea what a corn dog is?). I told my wife this and she seemed suddenly interested in me. “You have space? In your suitcase?” she said. “Yeah, loads,” I replied. “Isn’t yours half empty as well?” Well, that conversation was two hours ago and now my case is so full of my wife’s clothes, I’ll need to sit on it to get the zip shut when I’ve finished writing this! Steve Rust, Hanover Dad
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hanover An article prepared especially for the Directory by Q Sales and Lettings...
Extending Your Home
To extend or not to extend? That is the question we are regularly asked by homeowners. Of course, it’s not a simple question to answer and varies considerably dependent on the style and age of the property, and most importantly the owner’s situation. Loft conversions are the most common form of extension in Hanover. The reason for a loft conversion is pretty straight-forward; the homeowner gains an extra bedroom without the disruption and emotional upheaval of moving. When you consider the average costs of moving, including stamp duty, are not that different to the average cost of an extension, you can see why many choose to go down that route. Side return extensions seem to be all the rage at the moment – at least in Brighton; wily Londoners have been at it for years – and there are numerous reasons why. But mostly it is the simplicity of it that makes it so desirable; in a city of period homes many of us are sitting on a wasted bit of space down the side of the house that could be utilised to give us more living space. It is not a cheap way to extend – after all it requires removing an outside supporting wall – but for many the addition of that extra living space is worth every penny. The key question we are asked is whether it is worth extending before selling, and will a seller make money on this. Again, the answer is not black and white. Certainly an extension will increase the value of a home, but to justify the work it needs to turn a profit. As a rule of thumb, for most extensions, the cost of the work is equal to the increase in value. So unless you’re going to benefit from the extension it may be prudent to put that money towards improving your next home. And finally, don’t forget to seek the necessary permissions and consents before undertaking any work on your home. For more ideas on loft conversions, side return extensions, and general home improvements why not visit our Pinterest page at www.pinterest.com/qsaleslettings. James Beale, Q Sales & Lettings
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ORCHARD DAY NURSERY & AFTER SCHOOL CLUB est.1990 Orchard Day Nursery has vacancies for our after-school club We collect children from Queens Park and St Luke’s Schools. We are situated on Queens Park Road. We are proud to have been educating and caring for children from the Queens Park and Hanover area for over 24 years. We are Ofsted registered and offer EYFE grant for 3 year olds and also some 2 year old funding places.
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News of more community activity in Hanover...
A Day for Celebration
During the second weekend of October, Brighton and Sussex Students’ Union came together to hold Hello! Hubs, an attempt to welcome new people to the area, show them what our community has to offer, and what they have to offer the community. There was free cake, coffee/tea, games and hello! postcards, but most importantly people who brought to life very interesting and positive conversations. It was a day where people, regardless of how different they could be, sat down together to know a bit more about each other and had a bit of fun! Hello! Hub at the Level
With a great team of student volunteers, the Community Organiser from Brighton Students’ Union (Dot) and the Community Engagement Co-ordinator from Sussex Students’ Union (Indi) set up the Elm Room at the Level to welcome everyone invited and everyone passing by. A Community Zineing stall brought together people of different ages, to express through magazine trimmings what they love most about where they live, what was their vision for their
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area and what could make it better. While all this was happening, other people were completing in chalk boards the phrases: Community means… “Getting along together. Listening to and helping each other.” Dick Page Hanover & Elm Grove Councillor
I love my community because… “Because I love all friendly people and nature.” (Student) Hello! Hub at Carlton Hill Primary School
At the school we were a great team formed by students and local residents who kindly offered to help on the day. We set up the hall when the amazing cakes from local café Wheat & Beans arrived to start the event just in time! Along with the music which was kindly set up by a music student (Joao) who I met at Freshers Fair in Brighton. It was 11am when Sinead (media student), Brian and Sue (local residents) and myself decided to go out and about to find local people to join us. What a great time we had! And just when the event was about to finish, we had some more people coming and we decided to extend the party! Thank you very much to everyone who came along to say hi, thank you to the amazing people that helped to make this day very special and to those who did a great effort in spreading the word. Best wishes from your Community Organiser, Valentina Gonzalez
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If you rely on a bicycle to get you about this might be an opportunity you may be interested in...
FREE Cycle Maintenance and Training for You With the nights drawing in and leaves on the trees turning from green to red, you know that autumn is upon us and winter is not too far away. This is a good time to sharpen your cycling and maintenance skills.
At Brighton & Hove City Council we are offering free cycle training sessions and maintenance courses to everyone living, working or studying in your neighbourhood. The courses are available to anyone aged 14 and older. You can learn how to cycle confidently on the roads and negotiate tricky junctions. You can also learn how to keep your bicycle running smoothly throughout the year. We have several cycle training experts delivering these courses on our behalf and catering for all abilities. So, whether you are completely new to cycling, a rusty rider or just need an extra confidence boost, these courses can really help. With no more than six people in a training group you will receive the attention you need to enhance your skills, so you can enjoy learning. Our trainers are all competent cycle mechanics and qualified to the National Standard for cycle training.
To book on to these courses and to find out more, please visit: www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/cycletraining.
Get Fit! Look Fab! Have Fun! Just Dance the Bollywood Way…. Bored of the gym? Want something fun and inspiring? Then Just Jhoom! may just be the thing! Easy to follow, energetic choreography set to fastpaced, vibrant Bollywood music. Energetic, fun, glamorous and very tongue-in-cheek!
Wednesdays 8.15 pm at Alexandra Dance Studios , 11 Howard Rd. New course starts Wednesday 4th Nov 6 weeks for £36 Limited space. Book now to avoid disappointment! For more classes /information contact Kate Adams: 07967 182061/ 01273 600126 magicmovesdance@btinternet.com www.facebook.com/justjhoombrighton www.justjhoom.co.uk Don’t just sit there…Just Jhoom!
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Local Action Team News...
Here are your local councillors contact details...
Hanover and Elm Grove Local Action Team
Councillors for Hanover & Elm Grove
Due to a lack of proper consultation on the future of the 37B bus service we are pushing for an extension to the deadline for comments and also for more traditional paper consultation for residents without internet access.
The Green Party councillors for Hanover & Elm Grove, David Gibson and Dick Page, hold an advice surgery every second Saturday in the month, from 10.15 to 11.15am at Elm Grove School.
The last HEGLAT voted unanimously to urge the council not to cut support for the 37B bus service. Student HMO’s. Don’t forget, there is a “Welcome Information” sheet available for Student HMOs in your street. This can be seen at https://heglat. wordpress.com/lat-meetings/welcome-letter-hmossample/ and click “Hanover St Sample”. Email greysland@sky.com for the editable version to suit your street. Parking. The council has now listed Hanover & Elm Grove as a top priority for consultation on a CPZ based on the HEGLAT community plan. Council will consult the whole area as an initial letter drop on whether they want a consultation on a detailed scheme, and to get agreement on the preferred hours / days / type of schemes on offer to present to Committee in January 2016. The most important thing is for residents to consider the options they would like to be considered. Timeline on this is longer than expected with completion expected for Spring 2017 but we and the council want to get it right. Meanwhile, residents can survey their streets in more detail on things they think would improve their streets. A downloadable survey sheet can be found on: https://heglat.wordpress.com/ under Parking. This should be returned to Councillor David Gibson davidsg@ntlworld.com or Chris Taylor greysland@sky.com.
You can also email them at:
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You can email Labour councillor Emma Daniel: emma.daniel@brighton-hove.gov.uk.
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See ‘Breeze’ leaflets for details
For times, fares, leaflets and walk ideas, go to www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/breezebuses or call 01273 292480 Or visit www.traveline.info/se to plan all your journeys.
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Update from QS Howlett Clarke As we welcome the beginning of autumn, October is the month at which Howlett Clarke reaches its peak with charity and local community events, and this year has been no different! The period began slightly earlier this year with our Jeans for Gene’s day followed shortly by the Macmillan Coffee Morning; both days provided us with cake, casual clothes and fundraising. We have some brilliant partnerships also running this October, we have teamed up with Bernardo’s in which you can receive a free Will (standard T&C’s apply) and all that is asked for in return is the consideration of leaving a gift in your Will to
Barnardo’s. To see if you’re eligible, you can get in touch with us using the contact details below. Lastly, to finish October off with a bang we have our Wear it Pink, in support of Breast Cancer Awareness, which should be great fun! At Howlett Clarke we are passionate about what we do and as your local law firm we pride ourselves on providing a friendly yet professional approach. Law can often seem as complex and we will always work to put it all into context for you, keeping in regular contact and helping you move forward.
QualitySolicitors Howlett Clarke Changing the way you see lawyers. 01273 327 272 info@howlettclarke.co.uk www.qualitysolicitors.com/howlettclarke To advertise call 01273 551021 or visit www.hanoverdirectory.co.uk
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