Poet's pages March 2015 by Sussex Magazines

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March 2015

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Page 5 Longest-Term Resident Page 7 St Barnabas Page 8/9 Old photo of Poets’ Corner Page 13 Recipe Page 17 What’s On Page 19 West Hove Forum Page 21 Charity Invite & Egg Hunt Page 23 Health Tip Page 25 Raising Money for Speak Out Page 26 Index

Welcome to March... What an uplifting time of the year Spring is! The days are not only getting longer but generally they are also getting warmer and also towards the end of March we change the clocks and suddenly all those long months of winter start to become a distant memory! Combine that with all the new growth bursting open all around us and Spring is definitely a season to enjoy! We also hope you find some items of interest in this month’s edition of Poets Pages. We have some new features for you as well as the old faithfuls so please spend a moment to have a flick through and see what you find. Here are some March dates for your diary… Sunday March 1st- St. David’s Day, Sunday March 15th – Mother’s Day, Tuesday March 17 - St Patrick’s Day, Friday March 20th - March equinox, Sunday March 29th - Palm Sunday , Sunday March 29th - Daylight Saving Time starts/ Clocks change. Have a great month. The Poets Pages team info@poetspages.co.uk Cover Shot: Stoneham Park bathed in late Winter sunshine Publisher: Sussex Magazines Ltd. Printer: Gemini 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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We were delighted to receive this interview with Emily- who must be about Poets’ Corner’s oldest resident...

Living in Kendal Road for 98 years! Emily Sharp was born in Kendal Road in 1916 and still lives in the same house today! She is possibly the longest-term resident of Poets’ Corner. She told us more about living in Kendal Road. Where did you go to school? Aldrington School and then Portland Road School. I was a bit of a tomboy. I used to protect my brother and even get into fights! I was clever at school but I had to leave at 14 and go to work. My first job was at Palmeira Stores in the chemist’s and then I moved to china and glass. How has Poets’ Corner changed over the years? There were two families in each house when I was young. We had two rooms upstairs and one downstairs. The other family had two down and one up. We knew everyone on Kendal Road. There was one man up the road who had a car! It was a poor area in those days but very respectable. Life was hard. I didn’t have any money left by the end of the week but I didn’t owe anyone anything! What do you like best about living in Kendal Road? All my memories are here. I brought up my son in this house after my husband died in 1941. My parents and brother lived and died in this house. My five grandchil-

Emily in Kendal Road with her grandchildren in the 1970s

Emily still living in Kendal Road

dren used to spend their holidays here with me. I like having the shops and buses nearby. I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. Is there anything in the area you would like to improve? Not really but I don’t like the parking restrictions because it’s difficult for my family when they come and visit me. I wish I knew more people locally as my old friends have all died. I don’t know many of the neighbours as people come and go a lot and people are very busy these days. Amazingly, Emily still does her shopping, washing, cleaning and cooking herself, and has resisted her family’s attempts to move her to sheltered housing or to live with them in London. Her family would appreciate if anyone in Poets’ Corner could volunteer as an emergency contact or would occasionally visit Emily for a cup of tea. Please contact her granddaughter, Claire, at Clairewijay@gmail.com if you could help in any way.

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Here is an interview with the new vicar from St. Barnabas church...

New Vicar at St Barnabas Church Father Lawrence MacLean has recently begun his new role as vicar of St Barnabas Church in Coleridge Street. We asked him to tell us more… When did you arrive in Poets’ Corner? We arrived in Hove the week before Christmas. We are living in a temporary house whilst we work to restore the vicarage attached to St Barnabas. Once this has happened we shall move again, hopefully in about six months. Where did you work previously? Immediately previously to coming to Hove we lived in north Devon for three years. Prior to that we lived in Florence in Italy for ten years where I was the Chaplain covering all of Tuscany. How does St Barnabas differ from your previous church? St Barnabas is more akin to a city church whereas the churches that I looked after in Devon were rural. The challenges of a city church differ from those in rural communities as they can be less visible. It is our task to be bridge

Father Lawrence and his wife Jacqueline in Rome

builders in the community, to reinforce the Christian presence in this place and to make everyone know that the church in Poets’ Corner is there for them. What are your first impressions of the area? We have been made very welcome in Hove and it is a delight to come and live and worship here. The obvious immediate benefits for us are the wonderful travel connections, easy transit to London and elsewhere. What is the most enjoyable part of your job? I now have two jobs in the diocese. The first is as Vicar of St Barnabas Hove and Priest in Charge of St Andrew’s Hove. The second is Diocesan Adviser for Fundraising & Sustainability. We hear you have a large family… We have four children. Laura is an actress and works in London, James works designing websites for a company outside of Bristol, Flossy works for British Airways and Benjamin is a music scholar at Sherborne School. Jacqueline, my wife, is a Bowen Therapist and looks to expand her business here in Hove. What is your greatest claim to fame? My children, my wife and my family. I am very proud of their wonderful achievements. As a Christian priest, all fame, all honour is due to Jesus Christ. He alone receives the praise. Anything we achieve is only a reflection of the love and grace He has first shown us. A.M.D.G. (ad majorem Dei gloriam) (All for the Greater Glory of God).

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Poets’ Corner Past... Rutland Road The baker’s shop of J W Hoskins, 60 Rutland Road, at the corner of Suffolk Street, in 1913. With various different owners, this was a baker’s shop for many years.

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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Another in a series of recipes for children...

CookeryDoodleDoo recipe Jess is a teacher from Cookery Doodle Doo, who organise children’s cookery classes and parties across the UK. With lessons on everything from edible Flowerpot Cheesecakes to healthy home-cooked meals, there is always a fun new activity for the children to get stuck into. Jess runs preschool and afterschool classes at Pelican on Portland, a great new café on the Portland Road. The classes are suitable for fussy eaters and messy bakers alike and after preparing the food, parents get a chance to relax in the café as the food cooks and the children use the playroom. Preschool classes (ages 2½ to 4) run on Mondays from 1011.30am and 1-2.30pm, Tuesdays 10-11.30am. Classes are £7 per child or £12 for two siblings, including a recipe card to take away. Reductions apply for people who book a half term course. Afterschool club (age 3-10; school aged children can be left during the food preparation) runs on Mondays from 3.30-5pm. Classes are booked as half termly courses at £7 per child per lesson. Children can try a paid taster class before committing. Classes can be booked online at www.cookerydoodledoo.com or through Jess on: 07970 997 224.

Curious Cannelloni

You will need... • ½ Onion • ½ Carrot • 2 Garlic cloves • A knob of butter • 120g Tinned tomatoes • 1 tsp Mixed herbs • 60g Spinach • 60g Ricotta • 1 flat bread (tortilla) • Sprinkle of parmesan • 1 disposable tin tray How do I do that? 1. Pre-heat oven to 200°C. 2. Roast the peeled garlic and onions in the oven for about 20 mins. 3. Peel and boil the carrots. 4. Chop the onions, garlic and carrot. 5. Put the chopped vegetables, mixed herbs and chopped tomatoes in the food processor and whizz up until smooth. 6. Mix the spinach and ricotta together. 7. Cut the tortilla into quarters. 8. Evenly spread the spinach mixture onto the tortillas and roll up. 9. Pour half of the vegetable mix onto the base of your tin and place the tortillas on top. 10. Pour the rest of the tomato sauce over the top with a sprinkle of parmesan. 11. Cook for 25 mins until golden and bubbling. Classes can be booked online at www.cookerydoodledoo.com or through Jess on 07970 997 224.

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What’s On in Poets’ Corner... Monday Walking Club Hovian Walkers Meet at King Alfred car park on the seafront at the end of King’s Esplanade.7.15am to 8am 50p Debbie on 07748678564 HartBeeps - Baby Beeps Developmental toddler classes (suitable from sitting to toddling) at The Hive, Stoneham Park, 10:00-11:00, contact Nicci 07979 122560 or nicci@hartbeeps.com HartBeeps - Baby Bells Developmental baby classes (suitable from newborn to sitting) at The Hive, Stoneham Park, 11:00-12:00 contact Nicci on 07979 122560 or nicci@hartbeeps.com Toddlers Gym 9.30am - 12.00pm Under 5’s £3.50 per family YMCA, Marmion Road 01273 715439 Tots Trampolining 2.00pm - 3.00pm 2 -5yrs £3.50 per session YMCA, Marmion Rd 01273 715439 Monday Guild Fellowship & friendship 2.30pm Hove Methodist Church Relax Kids with Laurie 4.00 to 5.00pm 4-8yrs ( £36 for 6 weeks) Tree of Life Centre Portland Road Trampolining 3.40pm - 4.40pm 5-10yrs 4.45pm - 5.45pm 9-15yrs £4 per session Block booking needed YMCA, Marmion Rd 01273 715439 Dance 3.30am - 4.30pm 7-9 year olds £4 per session (block booking required) YMCA, Marmion Rd 01273 715439 Holistic Yoga - Move, Meditate, Relax at The Hive, Stoneham Park, 6.45-8pm Neela on 07796 562494 or info@yogashanta.com

Tuesday Badaboum! French musical playgroup at The Hive, Stoneham Park, 9:30-10:30 contact Anthony on 07917 282679 badaboum@talktalk.net Over 50’s Fitness 9.30am - 10.30pm Over 50’s £3.50 YMCA, Marmion Rd 01273 715439

Singing for Pleasure 2pm taster session £3.50 Methodist Church Portland Rd Trampolining 3.30pm - 4.30pm 7-9 yrs £4 per session. Block booking needed YMCA, Marmion Rd 01273 715439 Pre-School Ballet Creative, varied and fun dance classes for children at The Hive, Stoneham Park, 11:00-11:45 contact Vicky on 07812 466719 or vickymoteane@gmail.com Playzone 3.30pm - 4.30pm 5-12yrs £3.50 per session. YMCA, Marmion Rd 01273 715439 Playzone Extra 3.30pm - 5.30pm 7-12yrs £4 per session YMCA, Marmion Road 01273 715439 Offer: £5 with Y Lounge Central Play Club (4-7 year olds) - Imaginative drama classes for kids at The Hive, Stoneham Park, 16:00-16:45 contact Aisling on 07855 366181 or info@playclub.uk.com DLG Allstars 3.30pm -4.30pm 7-11 years, £4 (block booking) YMCA, Marmion Road 01273 715439 Offer: £5 with Y Lounge Central Y Lounge Central 5.30pm - 7.00pm 7-12yrs £2 per session YMCA, Marmion Rd 01273 715439 Offer: £5 with PlayZone Extra or DLG AllStars Mindfulness Learn to relax and make positive change at The Hive, Stoneham Park, 19:30-20:30 contact Jane on 07812 578181 or solutions@janeodstressmanagement.com Ageless wisdom for the new age 7 30 pm Ring for details 731161

Jumping Beans 10:00-11:30am All pre-school children £1.50 per child. Holy Cross Church, Tamworth Road. 01273 230899 Yoga & Mindfulness (10-12 year old girls) Yoga, positive thought, mindfulness and meditation at The Hive, Stoneham Park, 17:00-18:00 contact Jane on 07812 578181 or info@funkyoga.co.uk Toddler’s Gym 9.30am - 12.00pm Under 5’s £3.50 YMCA, Marmion Rd 01273 715439 Basketball 3.30pm - 4.30pm 7 - 11 yrs £3.50 (block booking) YMCA, Marmion Rd 01273 715439 Dance 3.30am - 4.30pm 5-7 year olds £4 per session (block booking required) YMCA, Marmion Rd 01273 715439 Kidilates with Simone 4.00 to 5.00pm ( £36 for 6 weeks) Tree of Life Centre Portland Road Off the Blocks Christian Club 3:45-5:00pm Primary School Age 50p per child. Holy Cross Church, Tamworth Road 01273 230899 Pilates Contigo Targeting balance, strength and stretches for wellbeing at The Hive, Stoneham Park, 18:1519:45 contact Anna on 07875 634801 or pilates@contigo.org.uk Prayer Circle Vestry 7.30pm Hove Methodist Church Holistic Yoga - Move, Meditate, Relax The Hive, Stoneham Park, 19:30-20:45 contact Neela on 07796 562494 or info@yogashanta.com

Wednesday

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Future You Career, Health and Wellbeing workshops for women at The Hive, Stoneham Park, 10:00-12:00 Lara on 07960 122525 or info@ futureyoucoaching.co.uk Walking Club Hovian Walkers Meet at King Alfred car park on the seafront at the end of King’s Esplanade.7.15am to 8.00am FREE Debbie on 07748678564

Keep Your Balance Keeping Active - Fall prevention class for people with age related balance issues at The Hive, Stoneham Park, 10:45-12:00 contact Martina on 07768 020146 or info@martinabisping-physio.co.uk Mid week service Holy Communion 10.30am Hove Methodist Church

Ukey Cukey Ukulele classes for parents and children at The Hive, Stoneham Park, 13:3014:15 contact Nikki on 07549 332466 or nikkileewebb@googlemail.com Dance 3.30am - 4.30pm 9-11year olds. £4 per session (block booking required). YMCA, Marmion Rd 01273 715439 Tots Trampolining 2.00pm - 3.00pm 2-5 yrs. £3.50 per session YMCA, Marmion Rd 01273 715439 Gymnastics 3.30pm - 4.30pm 5 - 10yrs - £4 per session 4.40pm - 5.50pm 8 - 11yrs - £4 per session (block booking required) YMCA, Marmion Rd 01273 715439 Trampolining 3.20pm - 4.20pm 9 -11yrs. 4.45pm - 5.45pm 5-8yrs £4 per session Block booking needed YMCA, Marmion Rd 01273 715439 Inclusive Y Lounge Central 5.30pm - 7.30pm 13 - 19yrs - £2 per session YMCA, Marmion Rd 01273 715439 Body Control Pilates For all ages and abilities at The Hive, Stoneham Park, 19:30-20:30 contact Sue on 07976 961144 or sue. albery@gmail.com Feminist Club (Monthly) Reading and discussion group at The Hive, Stoneham Park, 20:00-22:00 contact Aisling on 07855 366181 or info@playclub. uk.com Stitch Club 3.30pm - 4.30pm 8 - 12yrs. YMCA, Marmion Rd Jane - 07771755856

Friday Walking Club Hovian Walkers Meet at King Alfred car park on the seafront at the end of King’s Esplanade.7.15am to 8.00am 50p Debbie on 07748678564 Toddlers Gym 9.30am - 12.00pm Under 5’s £3.50 YMCA, Marmion Rd Tots Dance 1.15pm - 2.00pm 2-5’s £3.50. YMCA, Marmion Rd 01273 715439 Polka Dots Parents & Toddlers 2.00pm, 0-5yrs Hove Methodist Church

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Kids Yoga with Jess 4.00 to 5pm 6-12yrs (£36 for 6 weeks) Tree of Life Centre Portland Road Chi Gong Meditation and Qi Gong (Chi Gung) class at The Hive, Stoneham Park, 9:30-10:30 contact Dheeresh on 07758 574567 or dheeresh. turnbull@talktalk.net Men’s Social Club 7.30pm - 10.30pm Hove Methodist Church Puura Baby Massage Parent and baby massage techniques at The Hive, Stoneham Park, 10:4511:45 contact Rachel on 07766 740902 or rachel@puura.co.uk Film Night 8.00pm 2nd Friday of month Hove Methodist Church

Saturday Community Breakfast 8.45am - 10.30am Last Sat of month Hove Methodist Church Kids Yoga with Jess 11.15 to 12.00 noon 6-12yrs (£36 for 6 weeks) Tree of Life Centre Portland Road Parents & Tots Yoga 12 to 12.45 noon 2-5 yrs (£36 for 6 weeks) Tree of Life Centre Portland Road Creative Writing Workshop Diaries, Memoirs & Life-Writing at The Hive, Stoneham Park, 21st March, 10-1pm, £18.00. Contact Chris 07738 763 161 or createlearnconnect@gmail.com

Sunday Morning Service 10.30am Hove Methodist Church Children’s Parties Sat or Sun. Prices start from £70. YMCA, Marmion Rd 01273 715439 Weekly Sunday Service 10 30 am Family Eucharist with Sunday School. St Barnabas Hove Sackville Road. BN3 3HE Morning Service 10:30am Holy Cross Church, Tamworth Rd 01273 230899

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Here is an update from The West Hove Forum...

News from the West Hove Forum At our last meeting in Muriel House, Ingram Crescent, the police reported an increase throughout Hove in vehicle crime, as well as an increase in anti-social behaviour in Boundary Road. This is mainly due to street drinkers and the police need more people to report it. Sue Bowes from the council’s Community Safety Team said that anyone witnessing anti-social behaviour by street drinkers should email Equinox, an alcohol outreach service, with details of exactly where and when it is happening. The contact details for Equinox are: Jesse.Wilde@ equinoxcare.org.uk or phone 07779 088518. The Wish Park GP Surgery and a pharmacy are moving into the new development at the former Gala bingo hall site on Portland Road early this year. The Wish Park Surgery Patient Participation Group are concerned that a zebra crossing will not be adequate for the increased numbers of pedestrians anticipated to use the crossing. They proposed to the council that they investigate replacing it with a light-controlled crossing. Cllr Anne Pissaridou put this to a council committee in January. They rejected it. Members of the West Hove Forum were overwhelmingly in favour of a light-controlled crossing and requested that the PCSOs get an idea of how many people are using the zebra crossing near School Road, especially during the school run. The campaign will continue - contact Anne for details. (anne.pissaridou@brighton-hove.gcsx.gov.uk) These community policing priorities were set for the West Hove area: 1. Vehicle crime 2. School run 3. Kingsway vans/parking. Mike Dennis of the Bolsover Road Residents’ Association was pleased to announce that the council had started widening Bolsover Road, which, it is anticipated, will be part of Controlled Parking Zone R from the beginning of March. He thanked the two Wish ward councillors for all

West Hove Forum Chair Ron Gurney their efforts in getting this to go ahead. There will be table-top sales outside Muriel House, Ingram Crescent, from 11am to 1pm, between April and September, on the last Sunday of each month. Any small local charities or voluntary groups in the area who are interested in taking part should email cecil.bateson@sky. com for information. The next West Hove Forum meeting will be on Wednesday 25th March 2015 (venue and time to be confirmed). If you would like to attend on behalf of a residents’ association, business or other organisation, email us at westhoveforum@gmail.com or phone the Chair, Ron Gurney, on 01273 385361.

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Here’s an invitation from a local charity to a special event…

Off The Fence - March Celebration Good Friday Easter Egg Hunt at Hangleton Manor Lots of family fun at Good Friday Easter Egg Hunt - 3 April 11am to 1pm at Hangleton Manor.

On Saturday March 21st, Off The Fence will be holding their annual Celebration Day at Portland Road Methodist Church.

Entry £3 each child to egg hunt. Easter Bonnet competition for children & adults judged by the Mayor. Kids party entertainers. Stalls, BBQ & bar. Some charges apply. See details on Brighton & Hove Rotary Breakfast Club Facebook page.

The board and staff would like to invite you to this special occasion to celebrate all that has happened in the past year at the charity, thank our supporters and explain more about the exciting plans we have for the year to come! We are looking forward to welcoming the Mayor of Brighton & Hove and also the Bishop of Lewes who will be in attendance to celebrate with us. After a celebratory service at Hove Methodist Church, we are inviting guests back to our Antifreeze Portland Road centre for light refreshments and a chance for those interested in our work to have a look around our homeless centre. The event starts at 3pm and will run till 5pm. Please note, spaces are limited so, if you would like to attend, please RSVP before March 11th by emailing: hannah.lyon@offthefence.org.uk. We’re looking forward to meeting you!

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Friday starting 7th February ClassesEvery @ Smile2live, Davigdor Road, Hove @ Hanover Community Centre Baby Class 11.15 am Thursdays Baby Class 12.30 - 1.30pm NEW CLASS STARTING IN JANUARY Mixed 1-3 years Class 1.30 - 2.30pm Mixed age 1-3 year oldsFREE 11.15 am Mondays Introductory CLASS TASTER Contact FREE Belinda McBrideSESSION 07582 256957 or belinda.mcbride@musicalbumps.com Contact Belinda McBride 07582 256957

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Brought to you by locally based nutritionist Nathalie Sansonetti

Nathalie’s Monthly Health TIP - Smoothies - Fad or Fab? I’ve seen many health fads and most have come and gone with a loud bang. In contrast, smoothies are a great way to increase energy levels, sort digestive or immunity issues you may have and help shed those extra inches. HOWEVER a few mistakes are commonly made that will botch even the most earnest effort:

Fruit: berries, apples, pears, cherries (no bananas) small handful.

Hold the fruit! Only use a handful of fruit and choose among the most alkalising ones like apples, berries and pears. Fruit is sugar, so keep it off.

Add zing: lemon, lime, ginger or cayenne will help pull iron from your greens and add taste!

Ditch the dairy: No need for sweetened and/or mucousforming yogurt or milk to make your smoothie creamy – replace with coconut milk or half an avocado.

CAUTION: a week of green smoothies may increase impulses to visit the gym/get your running shoes on.

Fats: Yes! add ½ an avocado or 1 tbsp of: linseed oil, chia seeds, almond/cashew nut butter or coconut oil. Protein: keep cravings at bay with a good quality protein powder (without sweeteners)

Chew each mouthful and drink slowly…

Nathalie Sansonetti BA, MA, DNN, mFNTP is a fully qualified Nutritional Therapist practising in various locations in Hove. She can be contacted by email: nathalie@newleafnutrition.co.uk or on 07980 620010 for private consultations & painless and non-invasive food intolerance tests for adults and children. www.newleafnutrition.co.uk

Smoothie, not slush! – Frozen drinks slow down digestion and prevent nutrient absorption. Here’s how to put together a tasty and energy-giving smoothie: Your base: choose coconut water, water or unsweetened dairy alternatives - 150-200ml to taste Vegetable: spinach (with a little sprinkle of lemon), kale, lettuce – 2 handfuls

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Here we feature a local charity based in Portland Road....

Running the Brighton Marathon for Speak Out Roger Brownlow is a local man with a learning disability and a visual impairment. This year he will be taking on a massive personal challenge and running the Brighton Marathon to raise money for Brighton and Hove Speak Out who are celebrating their 21st anniversary year in 2015. Brighton and Hove Speak Out is a local charity based in Portland Road providing advocacy services, which means listening to people with learning disabilities and working with them to express their views, have control over their lives and take an active part in the community. Roger has used services at Speak Out and is now a volunteer and a member of a training group who run disability awareness training for council staff. Roger is a seasoned runner already; he trains daily and takes part in the Hove Park Run every Saturday morning. Roger’s weekends are often taken up with the odd 10K race or half marathon and, although he’s no stranger to longer distances, the Brighton Marathon is a new challenge. Roger started running aged 17 when he was living in his home town of Durban, South Africa. Roger says he likes running because “it makes you feel good afterwards”. He competed in many races, starting with short distances and building up to run an ultra-marathon in South Africa which was 52 miles long. An illness forced Roger to give up running for two years, but when he moved to Hove he picked it up again.

Roger will be joined by five other Speak Out runners for the Brighton Marathon: Marc Steene, Tom Barratt, Dan Steene and Christine Chessman.

Roger says, “I am running the marathon this year because I want to raise money for Speak Out.” When asked how his disabilities affect his running, he tells us, “It doesn’t; I just get on with it. I just need to run on even surfaces, so I stick to road running.”

Find out more about the work of Brighton and Hove Speak Out at www.bhspeakout.org.uk

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The Dolphins Pre-School The Pavilion • Nevill Playing Fields (Off Eridge Road) • Hove • BN3 7QD

Principal : Sheila Gavan

• Large south-facing patio / garden adjoining fields • Free-flow indoor / outdoor secure environment • Music led by grade 8 staff pianists • Adult-led / child-initiated play-based activities • Structured stimulating curriculum • Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) integration • Caring qualified staff incl. Early Years Professionals (EYPs) & Teacher Early years entitlement for 2-4 year olds •

2-5 Years Welcome

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