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Welcome to Poets Pages... Welcome to our October Poets Pages and we hope you are there and haven’t been washed away by all the rain in September! A lot of people hate this time of year - the temperatures drop and the days get shorter but personally I find there is something rather cosy about it. All your nice woolly jumpers start appearing from Summer hibernation and home feels that bit more inviting and warm not to mention the colours of the trees - the autumnal browns and yellows of the leaves can be quite breathtaking in their beauty. So there is much to appreciate in October!! The heading from Summer to Winter takes a leap forward towards the end of this month when Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday 25th October. Don’t forget to change your clocks. Enjoy the colours! Poets Pages Team info@poetspages.co.uk Cover: James O’Sullivan. Send your photos to info@poetspages.co.uk 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 we will verify that all complaints received were genuine and inform the advertiser that we will no longer 150x104 advert.pdf 1 arrives 08/09/2015 16:07 be promoting their business and inform them why.

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The last in a series of interviews with all the local councillors in Poets’ Corner…

Meet Local Councillor Denise Cobb Denise was re-elected in May as a Conservative councillor for Westbourne. She is a former Mayor of Brighton & Hove and is currently Opposition Spokesperson on the council’s Licensing Committee. Do you live in West Hove? I recently moved from West Hove to Portslade. What is your background? I was born in Brighton but have also lived in London and the United States; I have two adult sons, a granddaughter and four grandsons. I am currently self-employed as a Massage, Sport Massage, and Beauty Therapist, and a part time teacher of Swimming and Aquatic Exercise. I am also a qualified Badminton and Gym Instructor. Previous employment has involved coaching a variety of sporting, recreational and leisure activities, including leisure management, and working with young adults who had profound multiple learning difficulties and severe physical disabilities. I have experience of working with young people and the long term unemployed, training and helping them find voluntary and paid work. I have been employed in the

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Stoneham Neighbourhood Planning Workshop Some twenty local residents participated in the inaugural meeting of the Stoneham Neighbourhood Planning Workshop, held at the Stoneham pub at the end of June. It was organized by the Hove Station Neighbourhood Forum, the body authorized by Brighton and Hove City Council to prepare the Hove Station Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP). Mark Drayton, a community worker from the Trust for Developing Communities (and local resident) chaired the discussion. The Hove Station NDP Co-ordinator, chartered town planner Professor Mike Gibson, explained that the purpose of the workshop is to enable the residents and businesses in the part of the Neighbourhood Plan Area west of Sackville Road to be fully involved in the production of the NDP. This area is bounded by Sackville Road, the railway line, Portland Road and Bolsover Road. The area is changing, and will continue to change, in the face of mounting development pressures, particularly the city’s need for new housing. The Gala Bingo site redevelopment and the proposed demolition of the YMCA

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Poets’ Corner Past… Hove General Hospital This photo was taken in 1911, when this building in Sackville Road was known as the Western Branch of the Brighton, Hove and Preston Dispensary. It became Hove General Hospital in 1918. Here, the building is in its original form before the extension westwards, which caused removal of houses in Montgomery Street. The hospital closed in 1997 and was converted to flats. It is now Tennyson Court.

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You probably own your home as joint tenants if you are a couple and solely if you are single. For couples this means you own it wholly, jointly and severally. Ultimately therefore you do not own it 50:50 as you might have assumed. You actually own all of it together and when one partner dies the surviving partner owns it solely and absolutely. It is sole and absolute ownership that enables a whole property to be taken into consideration as an asset by the local authority and puts the property in danger of needing to be sold to fund care.

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Wednesday Mitchy Titch Banana Babies Baby Yoga Fun and fitness for babies and their carers. For babies from 6 weeks old to crawling. At The Hive, Stoneham Park, 10:15-11:15 contact Naomi on 07867806659 or naomiscaife@gmail.com Toddlers Gym For under 5 years. 9.30am - 12pm. £3.50 YMCA, Marmion Rd. 01273 715439 Dance 3.30 - 4.30pm and 4.40-5.40pm (5-7 years) £4 p/session (block booking required). YMCA, Marmion Rd. 01273 715439 Basketball 3.30 - 4.30pm (7-11 years) £3.50 p/session (block booking required). YMCA, Marmion Rd. 01273 715439 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 http://www.meetup.com/ Hove-Weekly-Beach-Walks/ Jumping Beans 10:00-11:30am All pre-school children £1.50 per child. Holy Cross Church, Tamworth Road. 01273 230899 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, 6:15-7:45pm 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, 7:30-8:45pm contact Neela on 07796 562494 or info@yogashanta.com

Thursday Robin Coward’s Acoustic and Open Mic Night 8.30pm - 11pm at The George Payne, 18 Payne Avenue. House guitar and piano provided. Further information: www.facebook.com/rjcoward Dance 3.30 - 4.30pm (9-11 years) £4 p/session (block booking required). YMCA, Marmion Rd. 01273 715439 Trampolining 3.30 - 4.30pm (9-11 years) 4.45 - 5.45pm (5-8 years) £4 p/session (block booking required). YMCA, Marmion Rd. 01273 715439 Tots Trampolining 2 - 3pm (2-5 years) £3.50 p/session (block booking required). YMCA, Marmion Rd. 01273 715439 Youth Club 5.30 - 7.30pm. (11-16 years) £2. YMCA, Marmion Rd. 01273 715439 Stitch Club 3.30 - 4.30pm (8-12 years). Contact Jane - 07771 755856. YMCA, Marmion Rd. 01273 715439 JittaBugs Move and Groove – Movement and drama with a different theme each week for 2-5 year olds at The Hive, Stoneham Park, 13:00-14:00, contact Emily on 07837 162901 or emily@jittabugs.com Mid week service Holy Communion 10.30am Hove Methodist Church Body Control Pilates 7:30-8:30pm. For all ages and abilities at The Hive, Stoneham Park, Contact Sue on 07976 961144 or sue.albery@gmail.com Eight week fiction writing course Starts on 22nd October. Beginners to experienced writers, all welcome. Led by an author who has been featured on Richard & Judy’s Book Club list, at The Hive, Stoneham Park, 9:30-12:30, contact beachhutwritingacademy@ gmail.com for more info. Cookery Doodle Doo 10-11.30am Preschool classes (ages 2½ to 4) £7 per child or £12 for two siblings www.cookerydoodledoo.com Feminist Club (3rd Thursday of the Month) Reading and discussion group at The Hive, Stoneham Park, 8:00-10:00pm Contact Aisling on 07855 366181 or info@playclub.uk.com

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 http://www.meetup. com/Hove-Weekly-BeachWalks/ Polka Dots Parents & Toddlers 2.00pm, 0-5yrs Hove Methodist Church Toddlers Gym For under 5 years. 9.30am - 12pm. £3.50 YMCA, Marmion Rd. 01273 715439 Tots Dance 2.15 - 3pm. (2-5years). £3.50. YMCA, Marmion Rd. 01273 715439 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, 9:30-10:30am contact Dheeresh on 07758 574567 or dheeresh.turnbull@talktalk.net Men’s Social Club 7.30pm - 10.30pm Hove Methodist Church Film Night 8.00pm 2nd Friday of month Hove Methodist Church

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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

JittaBugs Mornings. (2-5 years). Contact Emily 07837 162901. YMCA, Marmion Rd. 01273 715439 Children’s Parties Toddlers Gym, Party Games, Sports: Football, Basketball etc. Prices start from £70. Contact reception for more information and availability. YMCA, Marmion Rd. 01273 715439

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 JittaBugs Mornings. (2-5 years). Contact Emily 07837 162901. YMCA, Marmion Rd. 01273 715439 Children’s Parties Toddlers Gym, Party Games, Sports: Football, Basketball etc. Prices start from £70. Contact reception for more information and availability. YMCA, Marmion Rd. 01273 715439 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.

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Pot Ponds Ever wanted a pond, but thought you didn’t have the space? – Pot ponds can be the answer. You can order these online, however this can be expensive. It is far more fun to build your own. Choose a container that is watertight and durable. If it is not very attractive then place interesting items or potted plants around it to disguise it. The larger it is, the easier it will be to keep the water clear. Fill the pond with water only when it is in the desired situation – it will be far too heavy to move afterwards. Rainwater is best; however any chemicals in tap water will soon disperse. You will need to buy special compost which has a low nutrient level preventing excessive nitrate release which encourages algae growth. This is available in any garden centre. The plants will need to be in specially designed pots that allow the water to pass freely over their roots. One of my favourite plants for the pot pond is the miniature water lily – varieties include Aurora (yellow turning orange-red), Hermine (white) and Shady Lady (pink).

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Learn to Paint and Draw at Lawrence’s Studio What is Lawrence’s Studio? Established in 2013, we are filling the gap in art classes left by the closure of the Connaught Art Studios. Our light and airy studio is located on Kingsthorpe Road in West Hove - easily accessible by bus and with plenty of parking. Who comes to the art classes? Everyone who has always wanted to give it a go and those with more experience who want to improve. Who are the tutors? • Crimson Boner – colour mixing & painting in oils, expressive painting • Debbie Hinks – life / portrait / pastels • Caroline Marsland – acrylics, drawing, waterbased oils, general • Kate Osborne - watercolours • Lucy Parker - general / oils / life • Polly Raynes – acrylics • Halima Ridley – flower painting and collage Why study art? Painting allows me time to drift and ponder without structure or pressure. Crimson Boner

Art to me is anticipation, excitement, exploration, frustration, surprise, meditation, achievement and what I am. Caroline Marsland Art has been called deep play where you can reach a meditative state that helps you access the right hand side of the brain where your creativity lies. Lucy Parker I am a floral artist. Connecting with flowers in a creative way can often trigger a healing process within ourselves we may not even realise. Halima Ridley What do students say about the courses and workshops? “A very friendly, supportive and encouraging teacher.” Crimson Boner “My art has improved more than I could have hoped for.” Caroline Marsland “I have gained so many valuable skills.” Lucy Parker “I cannot paint, then later was delighted to have you prove to me that all these years I was wrong. I can paint.” Halima Ridley Looking forward to seeing old and new faces in September.

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This poem on local parking habits was sent in to us by local resident Gail Miles...

A Grace Jones Moan Move up to the bumper, Baby When you’re parking on the street: There’s gotta be a place for everyone And I’m trying to be discreet… Move up to the bumper, Baby! How hard can it be?? Move up to the bumper, Baby, Leave a little space for me Would a tiny walk just kill you Before you reach your door A little light ambulation That’s what your legs are for… How much time you could save - And money - at the gym If you gave yourself a simpler way To keep a little trim? I get that there’s the shopping And the end of day dismay But really, do you *have to* park With such thoughtless disarray…? Gail Miles (Sept 15) Sophalosophy.wordpress.com

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City Reads (Brighton & Hove) Celebrates Being the Longest Running Big Read in the UK Celebrating ten years of shared reading, City Reads 2015 (Brighton and Hove) is the UK’s longest running big read. This year’s chosen book is Matt Haig’s The Humans, an accessible, funny and inventive book that asks what it means to be human. People have already started reading the book and the events programme runs between 10 October – 1 November. The concept of City Reads is simple: selecting one book for the whole community to read and discuss in a series of special events. Author Matt Haig said: “I am overjoyed to have The Humans chosen as this year’s City Reads title. I originally wrote the book as a kind of advert for the human race, and I wanted it to be a story that as many people as possible could enjoy.” Matt has recently moved to Brighton so he will be around for quite a few of the events. Highlights include: a film strand, book quiz, food and drink events, book and poetry

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