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With the festival now over we move into what undeniably should be referred to as ‘Summer’. Whether this is reflected in the weather we experience remains to be seen but with fingers and toes crossed for all intents and purposes Summer is here!!! We have a variety of local items for you this month with the stand out item being news of the imminent closure of the YMCA Community Centre in Marmion Road. It’s very sad to see this community centre going and we hope that the effect on local life isn’t too significant. Please have a good look through this edition and see what you find of interest. Good luck to England this Summer in the European Championships!! Poets Pages Team 01273 551021 info@poetspages.co.uk Cover: Peter Spells
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Stoneham Park Poets Person Old Photo YMCA Closure What’s On Page Where in Poets Corner Volunteers Week Sussex Funerals Shine Your Light Choir Poets Gardens and Patios West Hove Forum notice Birthday Wishes Index
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Local news about Stoneham Park...
News from the Friends of Stoneham Park As the warmer weather is here, the park is being used by more and more people. It’s lovely to see the crowds after school, people having a rest after work, picnickers and lots of people of all ages using the park all day. The park is a public space and is there for everyone in our community so please come and take advantage of our little green (and grey) oasis in the middle of Poets Corner. Our local PCSOs patrol at least once a day and the more the park is used, the safer it is. Small improvements are always being made, mainly thanks to the Parks Department and our wonderful Park Ranger, Min. The area around our wooden pigs has been redone so it’s no longer the mud bath real pigs would love. The picnic benches have been bolted down so they are safer to use. Sadly, rubbish in the park is a constant issue, with the seagulls making it worse. Some recycling bins have appeared on the pavement next to the park on Tamworth Road so please make sure you recycle, leaving more room for rubbish in our bins. We are planning a more social AGM this year with Pimm’s in the Park at 6.30pm on 7 July followed by a
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Junction of Old Shoreham and Sackville Road Looking down Sackville Road from Nevill Road in December 1967, before the widening of either road had commenced. Previously there had been two changes in this part of Sackville Road, originally the old Hove Drove. Early in the 1930s the ground floor of the Sackville Hotel (now The Hove Park Tavern) had been built out beyond the original elevation. Until 1936 the terrace of five buildings north of Frith Road had been private houses with small front gardens similar to the rest of the houses on this side above the railway bridge, but with the building of Nevill Road which commenced in 1933 they were converted to shops.
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Sad news for Poets Corner...
YMCA in Marmion Road to close in July Sadly, the YMCA building in Marmion Road is to close in the summer. Chas Walker, Chief Executive of YMCA DownsLink Group, said: “YMCA DownsLink Group has been open about our need to consider the future of our Centre at Marmion Road. The current operating environment for charities, with the changes in public funding, is challenging for us and our Centre requires a level of investment that isn’t realistic for the Charity. This has been a difficult decision making process for us; the Centre is where our YMCA began in the 1930s and we have been touched by the support for the YMCA through the Save Hove YMCA community response. “As an organisation we have to be realistic about the future and our Trustees are responsible for ensuring YMCA DLG is fit for purpose in that future. YMCA DLG put in a residential planning application for five town houses, which was unanimously approved by the Council’s Planning Committee in September of last
year. Since that date we have been looking internally at the impact of current government policy on our finances, the value of our site at Marmion Road and our ability to provide continuity of service if we were to sell the building. “The outcome of this work is that we have had a very competitive offer for the site from a reputable local developer. It is also clear that funding cuts will continue to have a significant impact on our organisation and the young people YMCA DLG supports. We have been working closely with the Council and other community sector partners to look at how we could relocate a number of our existing services that operate from the Centre. “We have now concluded this work and our Trustees have taken the decision to shut the Centre and sell our site at Marmion Road in line with our recent planning consent. Our activities will be shutting through July as part of the sale process and I can confirm that the purchaser will be developing the site in line with planning permission gained by YMCA DLG. We will be relocating all our contracted services and we are working hard to secure local premises in the West Hove area where we can continue to provide a local community after school and holiday club. “For those who regularly use the Centre I would like to thank you for your support, and for our neighbours I do believe that the planning permission gained by YMCA DLG and the credibility of the local developer will deliver a residential scheme that fits well in the local area.”
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Hove Zen & Mindfulness Sangha Soto Zen group: sitting, walking, chanting Big Mind on last Monday of the month 7.15pm Westwerks, 41-43 Portland Road Contact Dheeresh on 07758 574567 13th & 27th June Olive Oil & Rye Bread Workshops 12-3pm The Hive, Stoneham Park workshops@stonehambakehouse. org.uk 20th June Everyday Bread Workshop (for adults) Learn to bake bread 6-10pm The Hive, Stoneham Park workshops@stonehambakehouse.org.uk
Tuesday Mini Art Cart Pre-school art club 11am-12pm (term time only) Drop-in; £5 The Hive, Stoneham Park www.theamazingartcart.com/ mini-art-cart Badaboum! French musical playgroup 9.30-10.30am The Hive, Stoneham Park Call 07917 282679 or email badaboum@talktalk.net Pre-School Ballet 11-11.45am The Hive, Stoneham Park Call 07812 466719 or email vickymoteane@gmail.com
Monday Guild Fellowship & friendship 2.30pm Hove Methodist Church
Over 50s Fitness 9.30-10.30am; £3.50 YMCA, Marmion Road 01273 715439
Relax Kids with Laurie 4-5pm; 4-8 years ; (£36 for 6 weeks) Tree of Life Centre Portland Road
Seated Exercise Class For age 60+ 12.30-1.30pm; £3.50 St Barnabas Church 88 Sackville Road Contact suzy. hawker@ntlworld.com 01273 726507 to reserve a place
Holistic Yoga 6.45-8pm ;The Hive, Stoneham Park Neela on 07796 562494 or info@yogashanta.com Pilates Mat Classes Beginners: 6.30pm-7.30pm Intermediate: 7.30pm-8.30pm Honeycroft, Sackville Road 07973 719363 claire@hovepilates.com
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Wednesday Morning Yoga 10-11am The Hive, Stoneham Park Contact Kirsty 07986 616590 or yogakirsty@gmail.com Dance 3.30-4.30pm £4 per session (block booking required) YMCA, Marmion Road Basketball 3.30-4.30pm (7-11 years) £3.50 per session (block booking required) YMCA, Marmion Road Hovian Walkers Meet at King Alfred car park on the seafront at the end of King’s Esplanade; 7.15am-8am http://www.meetup.com/HoveWeekly-Beach-Walks/ Jumping Beans 10-11.30am All preschool children £1.50 per child Holy Cross Church, Tamworth Road 01273 230899
Kidilates with Simone 4 to 5pm (£36 for 6 weeks) Tree of Life Centre Portland Road
Body Control Pilates 7.30-8.30pm The Hive, Stoneham Park 07976 961144 or sue.albery@gmail.com
Parents & Tots Yoga 12 to 12.45 noon 2-5 yrs (£36 for 6 weeks) Tree of Life CentrePortland Road
Off The Blocks –Christian Club 3.45-5pm Primary school age 50p per child Holy Cross Church, Tamworth Road 01273 230899
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Pilates Contigo 6.15-7.45pm The Hive, Stoneham Park 07875 634801 or pilates@contigo.org.uk Prayer Circle 7.30pm; Vestry Hove Methodist Church Holistic Yoga 7.30-8.45pm The Hive, Stoneham Park 07796 562494 or info@yogashanta.com babyballet® Pre-school song and dance for boys and girls 1-1.35pm Movers: 3-4years Westows Play Gym, School Road brightonwestandhove@babyballet.co.uk Yoga & Mindfulness (10-12 year old girls) The Hive, Stoneham Park 5-6pm, contact Jane on 07812 578181 or info@funkyoga.co.uk
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Hovian Walkers Meet at King Alfred car park on the seafront at the end of King’s Esplanade; 7.15am-8am www.meetup.com/Hove-WeeklyBeach-Walks/ Polka Dots Parents & Toddlers 2pm; 0-5 years Hove Methodist Church Cheer 5-10 years 3.30-4.30pm YMCA, Marmion Road Kids Yoga with Jess 4pm-5pm; 6-12 years (£36 for 6 weeks) Tree of Life Centre Portland Road Chi Gong 9.30-10.30am The Hive, Stoneham Park Contact Dheeresh on 07758 574567 or dervish.terminal@gmail.com Men’s Social Club 7.30pm-10.30pm Hove Methodist Church Film Night Second Friday of the month 8pm Hove Methodist Church Vital Danza Dance for health and happiness 8.15-9.45pm; £10 The Float Spa Third Avenue, Hove www.helenthatcher.com
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
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A local resident sent in these photos...
Where in Poets Corner? Where in Poets Corner were they taken? See next month’s Poets Pages for the answers.
Answers for last month’s pictures: 1. A spiral staircase on the corner of Sackville Road and Cowper Street. 2. The Clark’s Bread sign on the back of a house on Stoneham Road. 3. The handle of the side door of St Peter’s Church on Tamworth Road.
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Volunteers’ Week June 2016 Martlets volunteers make a real difference – will you join them? At Martlets, volunteers are vital. They offer counselling, spiritual support, legal and financial assistance as well as patient transport. They provide massage, acupuncture, manicures, pedicures, hair care, pampering and art therapy, all of which help local people live through their terminal illness.
We’re also on the front line ensuring that valuable items are spotted and sent to our eBay team where they can raise even more money for the hospice. I enjoy the fact that I am helping a wonderful organisation that supports people at such a difficult time.”
They help run our shops, support our events and fundraise. They arrange flowers, work in our community café, help organise our community choir, keep our gardens beautiful, sort clothes, books, bric-abrac and, in the past 12 months, have made over 13,000 cups of tea in our hospice! Without them we wouldn’t be able to care for nearly 1,000 local people a year. On behalf of everyone at Martlets we want to say a big thank you to all our volunteers. Gill volunteers in our warehouse in Hove, sorting through donated clothes:
We need you! Do you want to make a difference? Volunteer at Martlets and you’ll learn new skills, have fun, and make new friends – all while helping out your local charity. It’s not just about our hospice in Hove – we currently need volunteers to help in our charity shops and furniture warehouse. Interested? Let us know and we’ll get back to you with the latest volunteering opportunities. Give us a ring: 01273 273 400 Send us an email: volunteering@martlets.org.uk Or visit our website: www.martlets.org.uk
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Sussex Funeral Services (for caring, compassion & choice) Family owned Independent Funeral Directors, Sussex Funeral Services, have been located in Portland Road, Hove, since 2013 and have recently opened their second branch in Eastern Road, Brighton. The business is owned and managed by Philip Evans Jnr and his wife Sallie. Philip says, “Being a truly independent company we are able to provide a completely bespoke service which is responsive to individual needs. Whether you require a traditional religious service, or an alternative approach, we can cater for your specific requirements. We also have available a fully qualified and experienced female carer, to look after the personal needs of your loved ones. “We realise that arranging a funeral can be one of the most challenging things you will ever have to do for your loved one. That is why we not only care for the deceased with the utmost respect, sensitivity and professionalism, but we can also support you through the myriad of options available to mark the passing of a life.
We emphasise our company slogan – “For Caring, Compassion & Choice”. “For us it is all about offering you choices and you remain in control. We won’t rush you into making immediate decisions, but rather, we will take the time with you, to determine what type of funeral you want.” As well as ‘at need’ funeral arrangements, they also offer pre-paid funeral plans, which can provide peace of mind for you and help to make things easier for your family. The benefit of a pre-paid being that you pay at today’s price and beat inflation, no matter when the service might be required. Further information can be found on the website www.sussexfunerals.com
SuSSex Funeral ServiceS independent Funeral directorS ‘For caring, compassion and choice’ www.sussexfunerals.com Proprietors: Phil and Sallie
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• Independent & family owned • Passionate & committed • 24 hour service
• ‘Bespoke’ funerals • ‘No Fuss’ funerals • Prepaid funeral plans
our hove oFFice 185 Portland Road Hove BN3 5QJ
our Brighton oFFice 230 Eastern Road Brighton BN2 5JJ
Tel 01273 736469
Tel 01273 670066
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News of the launch of a local choir...
Shining a Light for Disability We are pleased to announce the launch of Shine Your Light Choir, Brighton and Hove’s first pan-disability choir for adults with disabilities and health conditions of all kinds, and for carers. The choir, which is supported by Scope and People’s Health Trust, is part of Scope’s five Local People Programmes across England aimed at asking disabled people what change is needed in their communities and providing resources for them to address the issues that matter to them most. Christian Holder and Tom Isaacs felt that more could be done locally to help all disabled people access the happiness and health benefits of singing. Having a disability can be “isolating and lonely” and singing “builds self-esteem and confidence” as well as “making you feel good!” Josephine, who has lupus, fibromyalgia and is a wheelchair user, says: “Even when I am in a lot of pain I feel much better after singing, but there are not many fully accessible choirs.” Following a successful bid to the Hove Local People Programme by Christian and Tom for a Scope grant, Shine
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Your Light Choir was born. This low-cost fortnightly community choir will offer a safe space to explore and enjoy your voice, relieve stress, connect with others, boost health and wellbeing, express yourself and have fun! No matter what your challenges may be, getting in and joining in won’t be one of them as the venue has level access, an accessible toilet and kitchen. The choir will involve simple, uplifting songs from across the globe, in many moods and genres, taught by ear so you don’t need to be able to read music. No judgement, no auditions, just a warm welcome and the joy of coming together in song! Sessions may continue throughout the summer please keep an eye on local listings and check out the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/ shineyourlightchoir for information about sessions after June 28th. Led by natural voice practitioner Hannah-Rose Tristram, and supported by Scope and People’s Health Trust. Tuesdays May 31st and June 14th, 12-2pm including tea-break Hove Methodist Church, Portland Road, BN3 5DR Level access and accessible toilet Drop-in £5/£4 conc; non-participating supporter free Contact harriet.cavanagh@scope.org.uk or 07436 830997 to discuss access or other requirements.
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Here is the latest in the series of gardening articles written especially for Poets Corner gardeners...
Poets Gardens and Patios - Summer Summer can mean a lot of maintenance for plants in pots, continual watering, deadheading and occasionally replanting. However if you are away a lot and want an interesting display all year long requiring little attention, why not choose slow-growing succulents. Plant them, in well-drained soil, during autumn and spring but not winter, as it’s too cold and wet. Very few pests and diseases bother succulents. Succulent plants thrive with minimum fuss and grow in small amounts of soil and the maximum amount of sunshine. Better still, they require little moisture. Succulents have bold foliage forms and bright colours. They are fun to work with, and with so many varieties there is something for everyone. Avoid the really prickly ones, as they will be difficult to control. Concentrate on the smooth-leafed succulents for your pots such as Echeveria, Aeonium, Crassula, Sempervivum, Sedum, Agave and Cotyledons. Arrange them into artistic designs — planting many of the same variety will create a sweep of colour like a painting and will be more visually effective. Focus on harmonising colours, not
clashing ones, and you will create a tranquil collection pleasing to the eye. Being in pots, those of you who rent will be able to take your collection from house to house. Persistently wet soil is really bad for succulents, as their stems will rot away at the base. Avoid this by planting in well-drained soils, crevices, pots, and mounded garden beds, and completely avoid watering in winter and shelter from heavy rainstorms if possible. Gardening Joi Available for garden maintenance and planting work. Joijones3@gmail.com, tel: 07803 704 934
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Higgins Joinery Units 2-6 Lion Mews BN3 5RA 01273777785 Bespoke Joinery Manufacturers Replacement doors and windows to match your existing and double glazed to latest regulations Listed building and conservation joinery Period moulding. Skirtings and architraves Bifold door sets Staircases.
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Birthday Wishes for Sylvia Densley 08/06/1941
Open Day cancelled...
West Hove Forum Open Day Cancelled
Happy birthday, Mum! Dear Mum, Thank you for all your time, sacrifice and patience over the years and especially for your unconditional love. We are so grateful to have you with us celebrating your birthday. We love you so much!
The West Hove Forum’s open day on 11th June has been cancelled. Groups who have received grants from the Healthy Neighbourhood Fund will instead be invited to attend the Forum’s meeting at 2.15pm on Wednesday 6th July at Hove Methodist Church Hall, where they can show how the grant money has been spent. All are welcome to come and hear how the Healthy Neighbourhood Projects the Forum funded are progressing.
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An independent nursery and school situated in Hove 6 months - 11 years
An exceptional nursery Large sunny rooms • Very low staff turnover French and music sessions • Full timetable of activities Term-time only option • Early years funding available
Please visit our website www.deepdeneschool.com or telephone 01273 418984 for more information and to book a visit. Please mention Poets Pages when responding to adverts
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