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WELCOME TO HOVE PARK LIVING! 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 ensure our survival. Cllr Samer Bagaeen explains contact tracing and Gaynor Wingham tells us about some of the great rainbow pictures that have been appearing on local streets. Rachel Bridgeman brings us the history of Sussex Day (16th June) and we also have some updated information on council services which we hope you will find useful Cover picture: Florence, aged 3, with her rainbow The Hove Park Living Team info@hoveparkliving.co.uk www.hoveparkliving.co.uk

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HOVE PARK 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!

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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. 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.

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HOVE PARK Our regular healthy living article from Mary Henderson, a doctoral researcher in gut health…

IS ‘NATURAL’ ALWAYS BEST? When we hear ‘processed food’, do junk food and ready meals come to mind? This over-simplistic thinking can lead to the assumption that all ‘unprocessed’ food is better. Flour, tinned tuna and milk are all processed foods. Cooking is a form of processing. Not only is processing essential to ensure food safety but it increases the nutrient value of many foods and makes them convenient to support many lifestyles. The nutrient content on the pack doesn’t necessarily translate into how much of that content our bodies actually absorb, referred to as both bioaccessibility and bioavailability. Milling of certain grains breaks down indigestible parts of the plant so that our guts can absorb the goodness. But it isn’t a hard and fast rule. White flour loses a lot of its nutritional value through the milling process whereas, say, chickpea flour retains digestible fibres and nutrients making it better at steadying

blood sugar levels and balancing gut bacteria. Broccoli and garlic lose nutrients when cooked whereas in spinach and tomatoes their value increases. Then there’s the reformulation of foods which replaces undesirable nutrients with healthier alternatives, such as reduced sugar options or changing the structure of fats which can be used to make foods that we all enjoy but without the saturated fat content which clogs up our arteries when eaten in excess. And finally, what about plant-based products or meat-free alternatives? There is no doubt that plant-based diets are the healthiest but not all plant-based products are healthier or environmentally friendly. Stay informed, always read the labels and look past the marketing jargon. Mary Henderson

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EXECUTION AT GOLDSTONE BOTTOM This picture depicts the execution of two soldiers for mutiny at Goldstone Bottom in June 1795 (as described in Lindsey Tydeman’s article in our April issue). At the time, Britain was at war with France and 500 soldiers in Seaford had rioted and stolen food due to hunger. The Government decided to execute the ringleaders, Edward Cooke and Henry Parish, by a firing squad of their own colleagues. The text below the picture says that the men appeared very composed but that the party which shot them were much affected.

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HOVE PARK The Government has launched a programme of contact tracing. Hove Park ward councillor Samer Bagaeen, who is on the council’s Health & Wellbeing Board, explains how it works…

CONTACT TRACING MYTH BUSTERS Like the rest of the country, our city has paid a heavy price on account of COVID-19. Every death in the city is a tragedy for friends and family. Every infection is a cause of hardship and pain but also a tale of courage and recovery. It is as part of this recovery process that we have been offered a new programme of contact tracing. What is contact tracing? By finding out who has had close contact with an infected person, contact tracing can determine who should be tested or asked to self-isolate. If done swiftly, this can contain outbreaks within a small population. Even when a disease has become widespread, contact tracing can still help to curtail transmission. And it can reveal useful data on where and how the disease is spreading. What does it involve?

experts advising the NHS say that 80% of smartphone users - roughly 56% of the total population, or 37 million people - would need to use the app for it to be effective. Will people’s data be safe? Jury still out on this one but it ultimately depends on one’s own tolerance of privacy intrusion. Cllr Prof Samer Bagaeen

A substantial proportion of contact tracing comprises telephone interviews with an infected person’s recent contacts - people who have been within 2 metres for 15 minutes or more. In some countries, like South Korea, contact tracing has also involved CCTV footage, GPS location data from smartphones, and even credit card transactions. Can smartphone apps help? App-based tracing leverages the fact that most of the population owns a smartphone. These devices can be configured to communicate with one another and to keep a record of when two phones come into proximity. When someone reports through the app that they are feeling unwell, the app can provide information about how that person can get a COVID-19 test. Should the user later notify the app that they have tested positive, the software can automatically send an alert to other phones that were nearby in recent days. The manual approach means that tracers have to ask people who have tested positive for the virus to tell them who they might have been in contact with and then follow up those people by telephone. How do contact tracing apps work in practice? One major stumbling block for these apps is that they require a large proportion of people in a population to download and use them. In the UK, Please send your local articles to info@hoveparkliving.co.uk or call 01273 551021

HOVE PARK This article is by Gaynor Wingham…

OVER THE RAINBOW “Everything will be all right”, “todo saldra bien”, “andra tutto bene”. Rainbows have become a symbol of hope all over the world in the time of the pandemic. A daily exercise walk around the streets of Hove Park is brightened up by the rainbow in the windows, chalked in the driveways, hanging in bushes and painted on stones. At the beginning of the pandemic schools started asking children to display rainbows in their windows and the imaginative community have developed this further. One family have even created a huge beautiful rainbow in their garden. It was made from everyday items and included the children themselves! In the UK rainbows have become a symbol to thank the NHS and key workers. There is enthusiastic clapping for carers on a Thursday evening in Hove Park and, as William age 7 said, “Because the NHS are giving their lives to people and we are protecting them by making rainbows”. What a

great comment and a sentiment echoed over the area. Clif and his kids made a rainbow from a bit of scrap wood found in the garden shed and put it above his door number. My own house is the one with crochet rainbows over the wall. Some are hanging in bushes. We all join in in Hove Park! Florence age 3 sums it up: “Our rainbow is for people’s smiles.” The rainbow filling the bay window has made many people smile as they pass. With her younger brother Harry they have chalked and painted rainbows everywhere. We love it! Whether it is for hope, to thank the NHS and key workers for their wonderful work or to find time to be creative with the family, over time the rainbows will be put away and the sky will be blue again. Until then we will keep faith that ‘Everything Will Be All Right’ and enjoy the positivity and colour. Gaynor Wingham

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HOVE PARK Some lovely photos from the Friends of Hove Park…

LIFE BLOSSOMING IN HOVE PARK With the easing of coronavirus restrictions, more people are enjoying time in the park and the tennis courts are back in action. As last month’s blossom came to an end, other trees provided new visual displays. Among the sights were the spectacular foxglove tree (paulownia tomentosa) standing lonely in the deserted children’s playground, and the dramatic white bracts of the handkerchief tree (davidia involucrata) fluttering impressively in the Pleasure Garden.

The guelder rose (pictured) and the wayfaring tree (viburnum opulus and lantana), planted as whips, are now filling out and were sprinkled with large flat-topped clusters of creamy white flowers. Both should have berries in the autumn providing a treat for the birds. Friends of Hove Park

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HOVE PARK Lindsey Tydeman from The Keep archive centre on Hove’s former hospital in Sackville Road…

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At the time of this photograph in 1912, however, it was known as the Western Branch of the Brighton and Hove D been founded in Brighton over a hundred years before. The aim was to help those who couldn’t afford a doctor’s Dispensary, be seen by the staff there (who were paid by the charity), and walk out with the approp

When this building was opened in 1888, in-patient care was considered to be a secondary function as there were However, this part of the hospital’s work grew rapidly and more beds were added as funds cam appeals and donations. New wings and wards followed and in 1918 the in-patient part of the branch was However, it was still very much a benefit for the ‘deserving’ poor, in that patients hoping for a bed had to have a le (people who regularly donated) before they were admitted. This is also an excellent photograph of Sackville Road before the First World War. Without cars, bins a you can see it as the town planners intended; a broad avenue, newly paved, with elegant, well-prop and young trees (several of which are still with us!). A horse and delivery cart have paused outside the hospital and a single car pursues its way south behind the cyclists in the middle of the road. In 1912 the sight of a car may still have been a comparative novelty in the suburbs – perhaps the girl on the right is watching it. And perhaps the photographer waited in Sackville Road that spring morning just so he could show the juxtaposition of horse and car – one hopes he didn’t have to wait too long!The reference for this photograph is HB 162/2. It can usually be seen as a digital image at The Keep; however, the Keep is currently closed until further notice. Visit the website www.thekeep.info for more information.

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HOVE PARK News from the Friends of Three Cornered Copse…

A SMALL PROBLEM In April of 2017, The Friends of Three Cornered Copse filled 35 black sacks with litter, as part of the Great British Spring Clean. This year’s event had to be postponed due to Covid-19 reasons, but I imagine that after the lockdown we will be collecting a similar amount of litter, due to the increased use of the copse during these weeks.

There is no large capacity waste bin in Three Cornered Copse, only five “dog poo bins”, which in normal times is enough to cope with the regular users. But lately they have been overflowing with cans, crisp tubes, pizza boxes and many disposable cups from the popular Hill Top Café. Thanks to our volunteers, the council is soon notified when a bin needs emptying, and they are often quite responsive.

often collect together the debris of these events and deal with them appropriately. But during this extraordinary time, collecting other people’s food or drink containers isn’t something we should do, without protective equipment and a litter picker.

But it’s the litter which doesn’t find its way into the bins that will be a problem. At some point in our development from children to adults, the behaviour of leaving the empty packets, bottles and cans of our picnics behind when we leave is replaced by a public responsibility to clean the site and find a place to dispose of the remains, or take it home. This development seems to happen at varying ages, and the evidence of this is often to be found in the copse during this fine spell of weather.

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HOVE PARK 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. 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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HOVE PARK Local news…

PLANS FOR 20-METRE 5G MAST IN THE UPPER DRIVE An application has been submitted to the council by Cornerstone and Vodafone Ltd to build a 20 metre-high mobile phone mast on land on the eastern side of The Upper Drive, north-east of its junction with Old Shoreham Road and close to Cardinal Newman School and Cottesmore St Mary’s Catholic Primary School. Last year an application by a different applicant to build a mast in Goldstone Crescent, opposite the Droveway, was refused by the council on the grounds of its positioning, height and girth, as well as the undue visual clutter that would be created by the associated cabinets, causing harm to the streetscene and the locally listed Hove Park. The 20-metre high monopole in The Upper Drive 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: “Visual impact is kept to an acceptable level by utilising a site close to a busy junction with existing street furniture and vertical features to ensure the pole assimilates into its surroundings. Trees adjacent to the site also provide a significant degree of screening.” 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. Some local residents have written to the council to object to the application on the grounds of possible negative effects on health of 5G masts. Some neighbours also object to the height of the mast.

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One said: “I wholeheartedly object to this planned proposal of a 5G mast. There are far too many schools, nurseries and childcare facilities in the local area, as well as residential care homes. Two big schools are merely metres away from the proposed site and therefore thousands of young people would be exposed to the waves emitted by this mast on a daily basis for up to 14 of the most key developmental years of their lives. Is it worth risking unknown future health problems on thousands of children who are the world’s future by placing it so close to so many schools or nurseries?” Another said: “I think it is time the council took the view that the public’s health and wellbeing is far more important than 5G. Technology is replaceable, human life isn’t.” For full details of the application, visit planningapps.brighton-hove.gov.uk and search for application number BH2020/01005

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HOVE PARK 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. 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 – they are only allowed to queue on the smaller access roads leading to the tips - and there is no right turn into the Hove site from the Old Shoreham Road. 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 for Hove are: 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 608 142 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 over-60s 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. Toilets now open include King Alfred, the Western Esplanade, Wish Park, Hove Park, Dyke Road Park, Goldstone Villas, Vale Park, Station Road Portslade and Hove Cemetery South. 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 is currently restricted to 12. In response to this, Brighton & Hove City Council has installed new technol-

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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 been created on the A270 Old Shoreham Road, freeing up space for cyclists. The cycle lane has been painted in both directions from its junction with Hangleton Road in Hove to The Drive, where it meets with the existing cycle lane network. Care has been taken to ensure safety risks have been identified and managed.

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-improve-yourhealth/sign-support-healthy-lifestyles-team You can also get further advice by phoning 01273 294589. Please send your local articles to info@hoveparkliving.co.uk or call 01273 551021

HOVE PARK 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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