Poets Pages January 2015 by Sussex Magazines

January 2015

THANKING ALL OUR LOYAL CUSTOMERS ONCE AGAIN FOR SUPPORTING US THROUGH OUR 66TH YEAR OF SELLING PROPERTY IN POETS CORNER 2014 WAS A RECORD YEAR FOR PROPERTY VALUES AND WE ARE CONFIDENT THIS WILL CONTINUE INTO 2015 FOR A FREE MARKET APPRAISAL PLEASE CONTACT ONE OF OUR TEAM WITH OVER 90 YEARS EXPERIENCE SELLING PROPERTIES IN POETS CORNER

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Happy New Year Poets Corner!!

Page 5 West Hove Forum Page 7 DH Carpentry Page 8/9 Old photo of Poets’ Corner Page 13 Recipe Page 15 Health Tip Page 16/17 What’s On Page 19 Kickstart Your Creativity Page 21 RMBI Page 22 List of Advertisers

We trust you had a lovely Christmas and we would like to wish you all a very happy and prosperous New Year! Due to printers being closed over Christmas, I am actually wishing you that well before the festivities have even started so it does feel a little strange. That said, New Year is a great time to reflect on the year just gone and make plans for the up-and-coming 12 months, so write down where you want to be this time next year and stick it to the fridge and see how close you can get! In the meantime we have no radical changes to the magazine this month, just the usual mix of local items. We are however formulating plans to freshen the publication up this year both in terms of how it looks as well as content. If you get this edition through your door before New Year’s Eve, have a great celebration; if you get it afterwards we hope you have recovered! Here’s to a great 2015!! The Poets Pages Team info@poetspages.co.uk Cover Shot: Tony Bowall www.tonybowallphotography.com 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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News from the latest meeting of the West Hove Forum

Healthy Neighbourhood Fund Grants Still Available The West Hove Forum has recently allocated grants to several local groups. The Secret Garden Group were given £500, as were the Wish Park Residents Association for their vegetable garden, and Plot 22, who host activities on an allotment site in Weald Avenue. The Ingram Crescent Disability Christmas Party was granted £285. There is still £1,515 in the Healthy Neighbourhood Fund kitty. If you belong to a small community group which is based in the West Hove area and has health and wellbeing benefits for local people, you can apply for a grant. The funding criteria include: • Improving diet and nutrition and help to reduce obesity; • Increasing exercise; • Improving mental health. For an application form, please email us at westhoveforum@gmail.com . The deadline for completed applications is 14th January 2015. At our last meeting in the Salvation Army Hall in Sackville Road, the police reported that there had been an increase in vehicle crime around Wish. Due to a resident’s diligence, however, two people were arrested who were suspected to be connected with the increase in vehicle crime in October. Since then, vehicle crime has dropped. Cllr Anne Pissaridou asked whether there was anything the police could do about the large number of cars for sale on Portland Road. PCSO Darren Penter said that, unfortunately, as the vehicles all have different registered owners and the mobile phone numbers on the cars are all different, there’s not much the police can do at this time. Trading Standards are now looking into it. Cllr Garry Peltzer Dunn was concerned that paper tax discs are no longer in use, as this was in the past a very good guide for residents to see if a car was taxed. PCSO

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The Garden Retreat at Plot 22

Penter said that anyone can check the Government website to see whether a vehicle is taxed: https://www.gov.uk/check-vehicle-tax. Robert Nemeth (Treasurer of the Secret Garden Group) even tested this out for himself during the meeting by checking on his mobile phone that Garry’s car was taxed! (It is.) The following new community policing priorities were set for the West Hove area: 1. Anti-social behaviour in Boundary Road 2. Burglary 3. Cycle safety. The next West Hove Forum meeting will be on 21st January 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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Bridging the gap between home and day school

St. Barnabas Church Church of England Sackville Road Every Sunday at 10:30am there is a Traditional Sunday School for children aged 4 and upwards. Come and join us! Everybody very welcome www.stbarnabashove.co.uk

CARE IN YOUR HOME Everybody would like to like to stay living in their own home leading an independent life, sometimes it gets a little difficult but with help and support it can be possible. Pavilion Care is a small family run business offering compassionate care services with 25 years experience, with extensive experience of Dementia/Alzheimer’s support. Being a small family company we really can provide you with the best possible compassionate care, where nothing will be too much trouble, with continuity of carers. All of which are hand picked and fully trained. Our services include: • Administering Medication • Housekeeping • Laundry • Companionship • Help with getting up and going to bed

• Bathing • Meal Preparation • Personal Care • Social Activities • Shopping Care Quality Commission registered

We understand the difficulties after being diagnosed with Dementia and Alzheimers and offer support as to what to do next. Our Office on Brighton Marina has a quiet room for a confidential, private chat over a cup of tea. There is easy access and free parking.

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We love to feature Poets’ Corner based businesses...

Your Local Poets’ Corner Carpenter A proud Brightonian (born and bred!), Darren has always lived in Brighton and Hove and is now settled in Poets’ Corner and loves the friendly community that it is. He is delighted to be part of such a close-knit neighbourhood and keen to help with any carpentry needs. With over 30 years’ experience, he knows his way around all types of carpentry and can offer expert advice and craftsmanship. He specialises in bespoke shelving and cabinets, fitted wardrobes, kitchen and bathroom fitting, flooring, decking, sash window repairs and general carpentry such as door hanging, skirting etc. He also undertakes external works and property maintenance. He has a wide range of contacts with other trades such as electrical, plumbing, plastering and decorating. Working closely with these trades he can offer a total package of works with full planning, co-ordination and project management, providing a one-stop shop for your project. As well as being local, he is friendly, reliable, trustworthy and most importantly clean and tidy! He also has excellent attention to detail.

Darren is City and Guilds qualified and worked for a reputable Brighton building company for 12 years before he decided to branch out on his own, and he has never looked back! Testimonials “I own a property in London which I rent out and needed some work doing, so asked Darren if he would be happy to take on the project (as it’s not always easy to find reliable tradesmen up there) and he was only too willing. He did all the exterior decorations, rendering and external carpentry work and hugely smartened up the outside of the property. Brilliant job!” Miss Cooper, Brighton “Darren put a new kitchen, a pair of French doors leading out to the garden and decking in my terraced house in Poets’ Corner and both the kitchen and garden have been transformed. I was very impressed with his workmanship and he was also excellent at providing me with regular updates on progress. I would definitely recommend him.” Mrs Wells, Hove “We are delighted with the decking Darren built for us. It transformed our garden from an unkempt area into a superb outdoor living space. He did a fantastic job and, as well as his excellent carpentry skills, he is reliable, friendly and efficient; we can’t recommend him highly enough!” Mr and Mrs Key, Shoreham

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Poets’ Corner Past... Sackville Road Looking up the top part of Sackville Road, from just north of the railway, at the corner of Prinsep Road. Building of houses in this area started in 1896 and took place over many years. There were no houses beyond Old Shoreham Road. This photograph was taken between 1910 and 1912.

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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Music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-school children Holy Cross Church Hall Tamworth Road - Hove Mon, Thur, Fri,

nursery rhymes � action songs movement � instruments puppets � refreshments call Suzanne on 01273 326 923 or text 07931 187 399 for a free trial

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A funeral plan from Bungard Funeral Directors makes perfect sense. Dedicated caring service from Richard Whittle & Eric de Chalon

Our Funeral Plan for your peace of mind Not every funeral plan provider is independent. Make sure that you plan your funeral with an Independent Funeral Director. • Guaranteed peace of mind • • Create a plan to suit you • • Best value and service • • Independent Golden Charter trust fund guarantees financial security • • Guaranteed no more to pay for our services - no matter how high prices rise •

To discuss your funeral plans please call Richard or Eric on 01273 820018 Richard Whittle is the great, great grandson of the founder and Managing Director of Bungard Funeral Directors. Richard recently took over from his father James who retired after 44 years at the helm.

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Eric de Chalon has worked at Bungard’s for fourteen years and been a funeral director for twenty five. Eric is able to speak French fluently and also has a good use of Spanish.

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St. Anthony's Pre-School Your local early learning centre for young minds St. Peter's Church Hall Tamworth Road Hove, BN3 5FJ.

Telephone: 07718097869 or 01273 772323

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Come and find out why 1000’s of children have successfully been developed through St Anthony’s – Your local Pre-School nursery... Sessional and all‐day care Monday‐Thursday 9am ‐ 4pm & Fridays 9am ‐12 noon 8.30 on request •We provide a warm, welcoming and secure environment for all children. •We encourage a love of learning through stimulation, fun and play. See our website for further information

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The third 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 homecooked 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 10-11.30am 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.

Winter Crumble

Classes are booked as half termly courses at £7 per child per lesson. Children can try a paid taster class before committing.

You will need...

Classes can be booked online at www.cookerydoodledoo.com or through Jess on 07970 997 224.

For the crumble... 20g Rolled oats 20g Wholemeal flour 20g Caster sugar 20g Margarine or butter For the filling... 200g Cooking apples 30g Caster sugar 2cm of Grated ginger 1 tbsp Water How do I make that?

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1) Pre-heat the oven to 190°C. 2) Peel the apples and cut them into chunks. 3) Place the apples, sugar, grated ginger and water into a bowl and mix thoroughly. 4) Place the flour and oats into a separate bowl and add the margarine or butter. 5) Mix with your fingertips until it resembles a breadcrumb-like texture, then add the sugar. 6) Put the apple mixture into your baking tray and cover with the crumble mixture. 7) Bake for 35 minutes.

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Classes can be booked online at www.cookerydoodledoo.com or through Jess on 07970 997 224.

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Brought to you by locally based nutritionist Nathalie Sansonetti

Nathalie’s Monthly Health TIP

Say ‘No!’ to January Detox This may sound surprising coming from me but here it is: if you’re ever advised by anyone to get into a full-on liver detox this time of year, run for your life. Winter is a time for conserving energy and eating nurturing, comforting, warming foods, not for putting your liver into 6th gear by trying to push all those toxins out. This will exhaust and deplete you and that ‘cleaner’ and lighter feeling you expected from your detox may never happen. Spring is the best time for detoxing, when your liver is ready to expel those nasty toxins you’ve been accumulating all winter. So for now, just try and limit the toxic load by eating and drinking in moderation (more on that in your next issue). But I won’t leave you stranded on your toxic island with no lifeline. Here’s a recipe for a bloat-blasting tonic you can have when feeling like your digestive fire’s out: Ginger Zing: Squeeze ½ cup of lemon juice, add 1 tsp of turmeric powder and soak 10-15 thin slices of fresh ginger in the mixture for half an hour. Chew on a piece

of soaked ginger 15 minutes before a meal (watch out for the bite on this one!). Keeps in the fridge in a glass jar for 5 days. If this recipe has too much ‘zing’, simply try adding a tablespoon or two of apple cider vinegar to a mug of warm water and sip slowly before a meal. Great for these indulgent days when moderation and detox are far from your mind…! Happy Healthy Year to you all! Nathalie x 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

Relocation SALE - Ends Mid January Brighton & Hove Greetings cards, Photographic canvases, and prints all at massively reduced prices. Full details of remaining items on the website Everything must go!

Tony Bowall’s photos of our City have been well loved for many years. He is moving from his local Shop/Gallery and is clearing some beautiful items

Please see www.tonybowallphotography.com for full details of what is still available with prices

See the website for a list of everything that is in the sale and email tony@tonybowallphotography.com or phone 07516 749363 to see them www.tonybowallphotography.com Send your local editorial features to info@poetspages.co.uk

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What’s On in Poets’ Corner... Monday

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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If you have an open fire, as much as 80% of the heat goes straight up the chimney. With a wood burning stove you’ll benefit from at least three times more heat. So you’ll just be burning wood - the original carbon neutral fuel - not money. Be part of the renewable revolution. Energy Wake Up specialises in the supply and installation of energy-efficient wood burning stoves. From consultation to installation.

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Babybeeps (Suitable for sitting to toddling). At The Hive Cafe, Stoneham Park at 10am. Contact Nicci on 07979 122560 Babybeeps (Suitable for newborn to sitting). At The Hive Cafe, Stoneham Park at 11am. Contact Nicci on 07979 122560 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 Toddlers Gym 9.30am - 12.00pm Under 5’s £3.50 per family YMCA, Marmion Road 01273 715439 Holistic Yoga At The Hive Cafe, Stoneham Park at 6.45-8pm. Contact Neela on 07796 562494 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 Street Dance 3.30am - 4.30pm 7-9 year olds £4 per session (block booking required) YMCA, Marmion Rd 01273 715439

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Contemporary Dance 4.40pm - 5.40pm 12-16 yrs £4 per session YMCA, Marmion Rd 01273 715439 Fitness Self Defence 6.00pm - 7.30pm Adults£4 per session YMCA, Marmion Rd Matt - 07969 521980

Tuesday

Badaboum! Music for toddlers at The Hive Cafe, Stoneham Park at 9.30-10.30am. Contact Barbara or Anthony on 07917 282679 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 At The Hive Cafe, Stoneham Park at 11-11.45am. Contact Vicky on 07812 466719 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 Playclub (4-7yrs) At The Hive Cafe, Stoneham Park at 3.45-4.30pm. Call on 07855 366181 Playclub (8-11yrs) At The Hive Cafe, Stoneham Park at 4.45-5.30pm. Call on 07855 366181

ganisers of activities when attending for the first time. 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 Cafe, Stoneham Park at 7.45-9.30pm. Call Jane on 07812 578 181 Ageless wisdom for the new age 7 30 pm Ring for details 731161

Wednesday Future You Career, health and wellbeing changes for women. At The Hive Cafe, Stoneham Park at 9.30am-12pm. Call Lara on 07960 122525 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 Jumping Beans 10:00-11:30am All pre-school children £1.50 per child. Holy Cross Church, Tamworth Road. 01273 230899 Funk Yoga (5-10yrs) At The Hive Cafe, Stoneham Park at 3.45-4.45pm. Call Jane on 07812 578181 Pilates Contigo At The Hive Cafe, Stoneham Park at 6.15-7.15pm.Call Anna on 07875 634801 Holistic yoga At The Hive Cafe, Stoneham Park at 7.30-8.45pm. Call Neela on 07796 562494

Tots Training 2.00pm - 3.00pm Under 2 5’s £3.50 YMCA, Marmion Rd 01273 715439 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 Street 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 Prayer Circle Vestry 7.30pm Hove Methodist Church

Tots Trampolining 2.00pm - 3.00pm 2-5 yrs. £3.50 per session YMCA, Marmion Rd 01273 715439

Thursday

Toddlers Gym 9.30am - 12.00pm Under 5’s £3.50 YMCA, Marmion Rd

Craftclub (4-7yrs) At The Hive Cafe, Stoneham Park at 3.45-4.45pm. Call Heidi on 07717 665200 Craftclub (7-11yrs) At The Hive Cafe, Stoneham Park at 5-6pm. Call Heidi on 07717 665200 Body Control Pilates At The Hive Cafe, Stoneham Park at 7.30-8.30pm. Call Sue on 01903 812450 Mid week service Holy Communion 10.30am Hove Methodist Church Street Dance 3.30am - 4.30pm 9-11year olds. £4 per session (block booking required). YMCA, Marmion Rd 01273 715439

Gymnastics 3.30pm - 4.30pm 8 - 11yrs - £4 per session (block booking required) YMCA, Marmion Rd 01273 715439

Chi Qong At The Hive Cafe, Stoneham Park at 9.30-10.30am. Call Dheeresh on 07758 574567 Force Football 6.00pm - 8.00pm 12 -16’s £3 YMCA, Marmion Rd Men’s Social Club 7.30pm - 10.30pm Hove Methodist Church

Trampolining 3.20pm - 4.20pm 9 -11yrs. 4.45pm - 5.45pm 5-8yrs £4 per session Block booking needed YMCA, Marmion Rd 01273 715439

Film Night 8.00pm 2nd Friday of month Hove Methodist Church

Inclusive Y Lounge Central 5.30pm - 7.30pm 13 - 19yrs - £2 per session YMCA, Marmion Rd 01273 715439

Community Breakfast 8.45am - 10.30am Last Sat of month Hove Methodist Church

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

Gymnastics 3.30pm - 4.30pm 5 - 7yrs - £4 per session (block booking required) YMCA, Marmion Rd 01273 715439 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 Kids Yoga with Jess 4.00 to 5pm 6-12yrs (£36 for 6 weeks) Tree of Life Centre Portland Road

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Saturday 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

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 IMPORTANT NOTE... We will update this list as soon as we receive information but we strongly recommend phoning ahead to check when attending an activity for the first time.

Sussex Funeral Services Independent Funeral Directors ‘For caring, compassion and choice’

Just some of our services: Home visits available Free registration of wishes Prepayment Plans available Debit and credit cards taken

Why choose us? An independent company Passionate & committed With an emphasis on choice Offering traditional or contemporary services Providing a 24 hour family care service Members of SAIF (funeral trade association)

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Read about a new group to help you be creative...

Kickstart Your Creativity comes to the Hive this February Using our creativity adds to our well-being and boosts confidence, yet many of us don’t consider ourselves creative. In 1968 NASA gave a test, used to select engineers and scientists, to 1,600 five-year-olds. They retested the same children at age 10 and 15. The test results showed that 98% of five-year-olds achieved creative genius level. This dropped to 30% at 10 years and 12% at 15 years. The same test given to 280,000 adults placed their genius level creativity at only 2%. The conclusion was obvious. Non-creative behaviour is learnt rather than natural.At Kickstart, we can’t promise to make you into a creative genius, (though we’ll try), but we can help you make changes and put ideas into action.Our small supportive groups inspire and energise your thinking, and enable you to be more confident about your creative abilities. Whether you would like to make changes to your life, begin something new, or simply explore a more creative way to live your life, Kickstart will get you started.Taster Session runs on Saturday February 7th 10am-1pm at the Hive.For more information email createlearnconnect@gmail.comwww. createlearnconnect.comThree creative Kickstarts:See the world differently - take a different path, cross the

road, slow down, notice the world around you, the details: textures, shapes, colours, smells.Make a list of all the things you did as a child/young person that you loved to do and don’t do any more. Make time to do one.Bake something with an ingredient you’ve never used before.

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Day Service, Barford Court Personalised, interactive, stimulating Do you enjoy the independence of living at home but want company and support during the day? Barford Court provides a friendly environment for relaxation and stimulation, and the opportunity to socialise and take part in a variety of activities. We can support people with a dementia and those with mobility problems. Free Taster Sessions Contact us now to book your free four hour taster session Book by calling 01273 777736, email barfordday@rmbi.org.uk or drop in and visit us.

Our Day Service offers: Healthy and nutritious meals Refreshments throughout the day Activities including: Daily skills (e.g. cooking), Arts & crafts, Gardening, physical and mental stimulation (e.g. yoga, snooker, jigsaw puzzles), Computer skills Additional services*; Accessible shower facilities Hairdressing Chiropody *there is an additional charge for these services

For more information: Michele Belch, Home Manager or Day Service Team Leaders 01273 777736 / barfordday@rmbi.org.uk 157 Kingsway, Hove, BN3 4GR (entrance on Princes Crescent)

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21 Here is a local service that allows elderly people to stay living in their own homes...

RMBI Barford Court Day Service At the RMBI Barford Court Day Service we offer local older people who want to remain living in their own homes the opportunity to access support and a wide variety of stimulating activities. There is also the chance to meet other local people, to relax, enjoy meals and maintain current living skills. There is no typical day as staff tailor activities to suit those present, involving you in the decision making, incorporating existing skills into the daily programme and introducing new ones if people are comfortable doing so. Activities undertaken are designed to stimulate both mentally and physically, and include arts and crafts, baking, cooking, indoor sports eg snooker, jigsaws, reading daily newspapers and basic computer skills. Our staff are trained to the highest care standards, can support those with mobility issues and those living with dementia, along with personal care if necessary, using the wet room available exclusively for those using the day service. The service operates from the impressive ground floor art deco style rooms of Barford Court, with access to an

outside terrace and lawned area. We are open 7 days a week: Monday to Friday 8.30am - 7.30pm, weekends 10.30am until 4.00pm. Weekday sessions are split into a morning session 8.30am - 2pm and an afternoon session from 2pm - 7.30pm. Being an outcome-based service means that our staff will work with you to ensure that you get exactly what you want out of each session. The service has been described as “…like being back in touch with old friends...” and “…a benefit to the community” and we would like to invite you to try it for yourself by booking a free fourhour taster session. Please call 01273 777736 and speak to Michele Belch, Home Manager, or one of the Day Service Team Leaders.

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