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Welcome...

Welcome to the February edition of Queens Park Living!

So no snow yet this winter so far…well at the time of writing anyway, which happens to be mid-January. Before winter started there was talk in the press of it being the coldest winter for many a long year, but so far we have been spared it seems. So what will you find in this month’s directory to read? We have the next in the series of articles written by Caan Wells from Brighton Pavilion, as well as a new column written specifically for dog owners, as we figured there are quite a lot of you living around the park. Plus there is more so read on…

Here are some February dates to be aware of: 14th Valentine’s Day, 17th Shrove Tuesday, and not forgetting the Chinese New Year on the 19th!! Also congratulations are due to the winners of our Christmas competitions. The winner of the Cinderella competition in December’s edition was Melissa Willicombe, and the Holiday On Ice tickets were won by Tamsin Shasha. Finally, we welcome your letters about local issues, so please send them in. The Queen’s Park Living Team info@queensparkliving.co.uk www.queensparkliving.co.uk

Contents Page 4/5 Old Photo Page 7 Doggy Column Page 10/11 The Great Kitchen Page 12 Loft Ladders Page 13 Book on Local Food Page 14 List of Advertisers

Photo credit: front cover by Queen’s Park resident Simon Dack

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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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Eastern Road

The northern side of Eastern Road, westwards from Freshfield Road, 16 January 1966. Two years later these buildings were demolished, along with Sloane Street, immediately to the north, and some houses in Park Street. 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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Doggy Column...

We received this article on all matters dog-related by local resident Billie-Jo…

Furry Fitness Challenge New Year often means a ton of health resolutions for us humans, but with more dogs than ever being diagnosed as obese why not try a fitness programme for the whole family. Studies by the PDSA have seen the percentage of overweight dogs in the UK rise in four years from 21% to 35% - that’s over one in three dogs. Carrying too much weight can cause serious health problems in dogs including joint problems, diabetes, heart disease and ultimately – a shorter life span. When I rescued my boxer Harvey he was seven kilos overweight. It took a while for him to lose the excess baggage and sadly that now means at age 10 he suffers with increasingly severe arthritis. Walks, stairs and smooth floors are getting more difficult for him and we have to be ever more vigilant with his food. Whilst dogs naturally slow down with age, there’s plenty we can do as responsible pet owners to help our furry friends stay healthier for longer. The tell-tale signs of an overweight dog: (Remember some breeds will have a much more pronounced shape than others.) 1. Rib check: You should easily be able to feel, but not see, each of your dog’s ribs. 2. Hourglass check from above: Your dog should have a distinct ‘hourglass’ shape with a noticeable inward curve at their belly. 3. Abdominal ‘suck’ from the side: You should be able to clearly see an upward curve at the belly. Again this does vary from breed to breed but if your dog’s chest is the same size as its belly it is likely to be overweight.

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Basic tips to help your dog lose weight (Always consult your vet if you have any concerns over your dog’s health or intend to make drastic changes to their diet): Cut out all scraps. Not any. Nada. Don’t kill your dog with kindness. 1. 2. 3. 4.

Restrict treats or find low calorie alternatives. Some commonly sold large dog treats contain a FULL DAY’S doggie allowance of calories! Find out your dog’s ideal weight and always follow the recommended portion size for your dog’s food. Join the Dog Walkers of Queen’s Park Facebook page for updates on local dog walking activities and meet-ups. Make use of your local dog walking companies! Clearly I am biased about this one, but a good dog walker can give your dog an intensive physical workout whilst exercising his social skills too.

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The most recent article sent in to us by Caan Walls from Brighton Pavilion...

A Truly Great Kitchen The Great Kitchen was one of the first areas of the Royal Pavilion to be completed in 1816 as part of John Nash’s reconstruction. It was also one of the most advanced kitchens of its day and contains some very interesting objects. Perhaps the first thing you notice is the huge number of pots, pans, jelly moulds and other utensils which line the walls and fill the cupboards. The copperware, or batterie de cuisine, in the Great Kitchen is one collection which sticks in the mind. Often it is the thing most remembered by our visitors. The collection is so well loved it is always on view in the Great Kitchen. Yet most of this unusually large collection of some 550 pieces is in fact not original to the Royal Pavilion. Many of the items in this collection were formerly used in the kitchen of the Duke of Wellington’s London residence, Apsley House, now the Wellington Museum. They are on loan from the Trustees of the Museum of London. Wellington bought Apsley House (often facetiously known as No 1, London) in 1817 and used it as a London base from which to pursue his new career in politics. Each piece of the collection had its own place on the shelves, the number engraved on it corresponding to the number engraved on the shelf – a system which has been replicated in the Great Kitchen. Each piece also bears the ducal coronet and the letters ‘DWL’ for ‘Duke of Wellington, London’. The Great Kitchen was a masterpiece in modern engineering, featuring a smoke-jack, a device with a rotary vane in the chimney which was turned by the hot air rising from the fire, which then turned the spit. It also featured the latest in steam heating technology with a steam-heated table supplied by William Slark of London, a constant supply of water pumped from a nearby well into the Royal Pavilion’s own water tower, and an impressive ventilation and illumination system of twelve high windows. The Great Kitchen, like so many other rooms in the Royal Pavilion, was not without its own ‘taste of the Orient’. Four cast-iron columns, ornamented with painted copper palm leaves, support the ceiling. To decorate a utilitarian room in this way shows the esteem in which George held it. A kitchen so close to the Banqueting Room was unusual for the day. It gave George IV the opportunity to impress his guests with his new facilities and he often escorted his guests around the Great Kitchen as part of his tour of the state apartments. The Great Kitchen is a favourite of designer Laurence LlewelynBowen who claimed that ‘one of the first show kitchens was also the showiest of kitchens’.

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George needed a chef who would appreciate and work well in his modern Great Kitchen. Also someone capable of producing the extravagant and ostentatious banquets that were so fashionable at the time. In 1816 he employed renowned French chef Marie-Antonin Carême, commonly known as the ‘Chef of Kings and King of Chefs’, to work for him at his London home, Carlton House, and at the Royal Pavilion. Carême, who is credited with replacing the practice of service à la française (serving all dishes at once) with service à la russe (serving each dish in the order printed on the menu) was able to create magnificent culinary works of art that amused George’s guests and stimulated conversation. Particularly impressive were his elaborate confectionery pieces that sometimes stood four feet high and up to two feet across. In 1817 Carême created eight confectionery centrepieces for the banquet held in the Royal Pavilion to honour Grand Duke Nicholas of Russia. Much like the rest of the Royal Pavilion, the Great Kitchen has an intriguing history and was even used as an operating theatre when the Royal Pavilion became a hospital for wounded Indian soldiers during the First World War. A great story often told is that George IV granted Brighton’s notorious Martha Gunn free access to the kitchen. After she was noticed to be stealing butter, George, being something of a practical joker, kept the ‘Queen of the Brighton

The Great Kitchen, John Nash 1826

Part of the Great Kitchen as an operating theatre, 1915 dippers’ talking by the fireplace in the Great Kitchen for so long that the butter started to melt and seep out of her pockets. By Caan Walls Don’t forget members can see the Great Kitchen for free whenever they visit the Royal Pavilion. Memberships from £20; to join call 01273 295898.

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Real Food in Sussex and Normandy by Rob Silverstone This book will appeal to foodies. It is not a restaurant guide, more a directory of 70 authentic local producers such as wine makers, cheese makers and farmers’ markets. The author, Rob Silverstone, is a Brighton chef who has worked in the Michelin-star kitchen of Michel Guérard, one of the founders of “nouvelle cuisine”. He is keen on healthy eating, has lectured in food and nutrition at two universities, and has run his own restaurants, “The Cook & Fiddle” under the Arches on Brighton beach, and “Le Moulin de Mule” in Rouen. The gothic architecture of old Rouen inspired an interest in black and white photography and exhibitions have followed at Brighton Museum and Le Musée Maritime on the Seine. His latest book, “A Mule Across The Water”, follows “A Mule in Brighton” and “A Mule in Rouen”. The first part of the book is full of amusing tales of Rob’s adventures on both sides of the Channel, often food-related, and his musings on life. He is a keen cyclist and has explored each region by bike. This is how Rob describes the Co-op on the Lewes Road: “I love the Co-op on the Lewes Road. One size up from those corner Co-ops sparsely stocked with spam and marrow fat peas, this shop has everything you ever need beyond goose liver and asses’ milk. There’s an honest simplicity about the place: three

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aisles, staff that never leave and nononsense labelling: ‘These eggs come from caged hens.’ Recently they’ve introduced Co-op radio, and you find yourself transported down the aisle with The Stone Roses, swinging your wire basket to ‘I wanna be adored’. As near as it gets in middle age to a fun night on the dance floor.” The next section of the book has 60 photographs shot on black and white film, including many images of Brighton. There follows a list of quality local food producers of which Rob has personal experience, for example Brighton Pyrenees Honey, and The Spice Company, who hand-blend their own spices in Sussex. There is also a list of Sussex food markets and a few recommendations of Rob’s favourite restaurants. The final section contains 30 recipes based on local produce, including some vegetarian meals. Riad from the Wild Cherry Deli/Café in Queen’s Park Road has contributed a recipe for Beetroot Polenta, with the beetroot sourced from local allotments. Other recipes include Sussex Plum Pudding and Leg of South Downs Lamb Cooked in Hay. “A Mule Across The Water” is published by Pegasus and is on sale at Waterstones, “Sunshine Books, Art & Coffee” in Hove Street, Transmanche Ferries and Amazon.

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