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To help you get into the Christmas spirit we have a special Christmas ‘What’s On’ listings covering some very Christmassy things going on around the city in December. We also have news that as a local resident you can get a special deal to go on the i360 with none other than Father Christmas himself. We also cover various good causes to support this Christmas – recycling your Christmas tree for charity or helping with a heating bill someone is struggling with.

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We hope you have a truly relaxing time and for a short period at least get to forget about the travails of modern life and you get to share some good times with loved ones.

GENERAL

Well, all of a sudden it is here again and once more everyone at The Brightonian would like to take this opportunity to wish all Brightonians and local businesses a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

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4 News of the annual Hanover Advent Calendar…

The countdown to Christmas starts in Hanover If you’re not feeling Christmassy yet, maybe a trip to hilly Hanover is what you need. This month, a record 53 streets in and around the area will take part in a massive neighbourhood advent calendar. Now in its sixth year, this is a chance for residents to show off their decorating flair, Yuletide spirit and sometimes their sense of humour.

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After a year of ups and downs, why not join in and make Hanover really sparkle with seasonal cheer. To find out the name of your street’s co-ordinator, email: hanoveradventcalendar@gmail.com Lisa will be selling her Brighton and Hanover-themed Christmas cards at the Open Market on Saturdays throughout December. Or you can order them via her website: lisaholdcroft.com

Once again, local resident Gareth Dee kindly allocated the dates to the streets taking part. Meanwhile local artist and illustrator Lisa Holdcroft used her magic to create the amazing map, which residents can use to find out the day that their street ‘goes live’. Visitors will find it useful too, when taking an evening stroll across the area to browse the displays. Father Anthony Murley from the Annunciation is coordinating collections for the Clock Tower Sanctuary, which helps young, homeless people in the city. Street reps will be collecting donations and details of how to donate will also be on the Hanover Advent Calendar Facebook page. A big thanks to all who’ve worked together to make this happen and to those who’ve volunteered as street co-ordinators. It’s their job to encourage as many of their neighbours to get decorating as possible, with some organising street get-togethers.

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From 1-23 December, different streets in the area will bling up their front windows and light them up after dark. There have been some pretty special displays in the past. We’ve seen Santas, snowmen, Christmas trees, idyllic winter wonderlands, nativity scenes and some more topically themed creations. As home to many creative folk, many of Hanover’s window displays have a twist. Last year, Grove Street resident Graeme Browning reimagined his street as ‘Groove Street’, decorating his window with Christmas baubles that perfectly summed up 2020 and lockdown.

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Hanover & Elm Grove Councillor News While the final Cop26 agreement fell short of a global commitment to phase out fossil fuels, world leaders accepted the need to decrease our reliance on oil, coal and gas. The pace of the transition from these carbon-intense fuels is key if we want to avoid the most devastating effects of climate breakdown. The way we travel can massively reduce our carbon footprint. Walking or cycling instead of driving cuts your travel emissions by 75%, while improving your health and reducing air pollution. The Hanover and Tarner Liveable Neighbourhood scheme should make it easier and safer for those living within the area to travel more actively. But we want residents’ ideas to be at the heart of these changes. I recently took an online course entitled “Reclaiming the street for liveable urban spaces”. It explored ways in which mobility is changing in cities around the world, how public spaces can be used more equitably. It was heartening to learn how many communities worldwide – from New York to New Zealand – are exploring ways to reduce car use and improve the spaces for all who live in them. Engagement between communities, elected individuals and local authorities is key to bringing about change that is fair to everyone. The idea for a liveable neighbourhood in our area came from community group Hanover Action and a pilot was agreed by a committee of councillors. Since then, I’ve worked with local groups and residents on a website and two webinars. We’ve held numerous meetings with street reps and other interested parties. We created and distributed a four-page leaflet, contributed pages in the Tarner community newsletter, put up posters across the area. And the Brightonian has

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helped me to get the message out. Throughout October and November, I worked with the council on a number of Liveable Hanover and Tarner events across the area. We asked people what changes they wanted to see in the area and encouraged them to take part in our survey. All residents were sent postcards inviting them to share ideas on a digital map about the changes they’d like to see. We hope that this engagement will lead to a scheme that works for people, with safer and more pleasant streets and less traffic. The consultants will use the ideas from residents to draw up plans, which will be put to the community through a consultation, next year. By the way, I passed the course with flying colours! Let’s hope Hanover and Tarner Liveable Neighbourhood is as successful. Elaine.Hills@brighton-hove.gov.uk

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10 An update from the Hanover Community Association…

Hanover Community Association Hanover Community Association (HCA) is the small charity that manages the Hanover Centre on Southover Street. The charity is run by a committee of voluntary trustees who live locally. Cool Neighbours - Our lovely neighbours in Scotland Street very kindly nominated the Hanover Community Association to receive a donation made by the film crew who used their street for filming recently. We decided to use part of the donation to replace the very ancient fridge in the centre kitchen which was on its last legs. Baby and Toddler Sale - We are pleased to announce the return of the ever-popular Baby and Toddler Sale in the lower hall on Sunday, 5 December from 10.30am - 12.30pm. Come along and grab yourself some great little bargains!

so you can help them by bringing along donations. Please read the Give List and notes on their website for guidance on Christmas Events - The centre is particwhat is suitable. https://givestreetproject. ipating in the Hanover Advent Calendar com/drop-offs/ event again this year. Southover Street residents are encouraged to dress up their december-2021-hanover-communitycentre-brighton windows from Saturday 18 December. Don’t forget to swing by for a look! We And finally, some good news about our are also inviting residents to decorate our future is on the way – watch this space for garden so please bring along a decoration more info coming soon! Wishing you all a and hang on our trees (not glass please). very jolly holiday season from the Hanover Community Association. There is a Christmas Craft Workshop taking place on Saturday 11 December, for Talk to Us! children aged 4-11. Join Sophie and her The office is operating variable hours dog Bonnie for creative fun, with crafts to temporarily. try out and take home. Bonnie is a regisWebsite: www.hanovercommunity.org.uk tered therapy dog, so she’s happy to have cuddles from the kiddies while they take a Email: office@hanovercommunity.org.uk break from crafting! 9.30-11.30am, £15 per Phone: 01273 694 873 (24 hours) child. For tickets and more info, please visit the Craft and Cuddle Club Facebook page. Join our Facebook group: @Hanover.Centre Give Street Project are returning to the centre again this year on 18 December between 10am and 2pm to collect donations of essential items and supplies. They are supporting the Hanover Homeless project To advertise to 3000 HANOVER homes and 12,000 across Brighton visit www.brightonandhovemagazines.co.uk

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Bentham Road flats refused planning permission... Landlord and developer Mike Stimpson has been refused planning permission to convert the former Bentham Road Mission Hall into eight studio flats and one two-bedroom flat. The mission hall was founded as a Congregational church in 1881 and closed in 1990, but is not a listed building. Brighton & Hove City Council’s Planning Committee, meeting on 3rd November, voted unanimously to refuse the proposals on the grounds of overdevelopment due to the number and cramped size of the studio flats. A council officer’s report to the committee said that the design was acceptable but would result in a poor standard of accommodation, unsuitable unit mix and sizes, and harm to neighbouring amenity. Annie Hammond, speaking on behalf of neighbours, said that 35 objections had been submitted and they couldn’t support such an unneighbourly development: “Ours is a quiet street in a community that needs affordable family homes, not studios.” Ward councillor Steph Powell spoke against the proposals. She said she was very concerned about the cramped size of the studio units and residents wanted to see the building used realistically for accommodation, but not as proposed. However, her fellow ward councillor, Cllr David Gibson, who is Chair of the Housing Committee, spoke in favour of the application. He said that the building had been empty for about 40 years. It would provide 100% affordable housing and he asked the Planning Committee to take the opportunity to bring it back into use for the benefit of people in urgent housing need.

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In the debate, Cllr Clare Moonan commented: “Even if it is affordable accommodation, people still need a decent home and a decent space with decent light etc. We don’t want a race to the bottom.” Cllr Dawn Barnett said: “I’m sorry, it’s got to be refused. It’s just unacceptable. People have got to have a quality of life, not to sit in a square box,” and Cllr Daniel Yates thought too many pokey little studio flats were being stuffed into one property: “We’re not into shoebox living in this city, I hope.” Committee chair Leo Littman agreed that the developer was trying to fit too much in. He asked him to come back with something that provided a better standard of living for the residents, and the councillors voted unanimously to refuse the plans.

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17 News from Green councillor Clare Rainey…

Councillor News for Queen’s Park A wide range of people attended the protest including families, environmental groups, health professionals, students and Green councillors to name just a few. Climate change is clearly something that residents from all walks of life in Brighton and Hove feel passionately about. Industrial action by GMB union members, which resulted in the city’s rubbish not being collected, has been resolved at the time of writing. Cityclean have been very effective in clearing the backlog of rubbish, and negotiations resulted in better communication between managers and operatives, and issues around low pay being addressed. I was very happy to attend the first meeting of the Sports Facilities Investment Plan working group. This is a cross-party group with an ambitious programme to improve and invest in sports facilities across the city over the next 10 years. I am pleased to report that St Luke’s pool in Queens Park ward is recognised as a valued local resource and is part of the city’s sports facilities provision moving forward.

Alliance took place in November which I was pleased to attend. The group has achieved a lot in a short space of time in terms of improving the St James area and promoting it as a visitor destination, and it’s great to be involved. If you have a business in the St James area and are interested in joining the group, or would like more information please email: info@ stjamesalliance.co.uk We are continuing to gather information and ideas from residents, on-line and through live events, as to how the Hanover and Tarner Liveable Neighbourhood can improve the area for residents and make streets safer and walking and cycling easier. A formal consultation on the project is due to start in early 2022. Please email me at clare.rainey@brighton-hove.gov.uk with any issues or ideas I may be able to help you with.

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19 News from the Friends of Queen’s Park…

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Global warming and the climate emergency were firmly centre stage last month, writes Geoffrey Bowden, chair of the Friends of Queen’s Park.

While the final agreement wording shied away from agreeing a form of words that would see the end of burning of coal, getting more than 100 countries, including Brazil, to sign up to reverse deforestation was a far more positive outcome – provided those countries see through their commitment. By now everyone knows, or should know, the importance that trees can play in the drive towards achieving a carbon neutral world. Which is why the Friends of Queen’s Park were so keen to bid for a slice of the Urban Tree Challenge Fund cake when the Forestry Commission invited bids. The Commission is aiming to plant 44,000 trees over the next two years, which will make a significant contribution to meeting our climate change targets. Leading the charge for both the Friends of Queen’s Park and our Craven Vale Community Association pals was our hardworking secretary Caroline Burnard. She toiled over a complicated application form with the support of Cityparks Projects Officer Mark Syrett and got our bid in on time around two months ago. Since then everyone has been holding their collective breath to learn whether we had been successful or not.

The great news is that, with Craven Vale, an award of more than £14,200 has been secured and this will result in the planting of 24 trees in Queen’s Park and a further ten destined for Craven Vale. Cityparks is setting about using its buying power to acquire the best deals it can from the nurseries with the aim of, hopefully, coming away with even more trees than specified in the bid. On their shopping list are beech, birch, cherry, elm, hazel, mulberry and redwood – all destined for Queen’s Park, while ten walnut trees will be heading for Craven Vale. Planting will be phased over two years with maintenance being delivered by Queen’s Park volunteers and local schools that were written into the bid. The first volunteer day in support of the Cityparks planting team will take place on Saturday, 5th February. On-going maintenance will form the backbone of our volunteer programme for the foreseeable future. Carols in the Park: The traditional Friends of Queen’s Park carol service will take place in the grounds of the Royal Spa Nursery on Friday, 3rd December from 6 till 7:45pm. Mince pies, mulled wine and hearty communal singing will be the order of the day. All proceeds will be going towards the park maintenance fund.

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21 News from a new art gallery in Edward Street…

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silversmith) and Loris Dogana (Italy). The exhibition analyses the role of artists in society: thanks to their disruptive and groundbreaking imagination, artists have the power to inspire people and foster soElla, the owner of the gallery, believes that cial progress. Every exhibited artist shows a personal poetic and technique that art can have a strong impact on peowill make the viewers reflect on specific ple’s everyday life and can be a powerful aspects of life. tool to inspire social progress. For these reasons Metropolis presents a curatorial Alongside the exhibitions, Metropolis is programme that focuses on marginalimplementing a programme of events ised and underrepresented voices and such as movie screenings and workshops. promotes artists that address meaningful Blue walls, copper pipes and furniture inissues. Metropolis wants to challenge spired by Art Deco characterise the place social, gender and racial inequalities in the and create a peculiar environment for art art world and aims to create an inclusive exhibitions. The audience is invited to take space for different communities. control of the space, interacting with the artworks and sharing ideas and feedback. The upcoming exhibition “Troublemakers” is part of the Artists Open Houses Festival and will run from 27 November to 29 January. The group show features: Naledi Modupi (South Africa), Rana Ashraf (Egypt), Enzo Marra (UK), Naomi Vona (Italy), Siu Man Wu (local artist), Jack Hardy (local artist), This is Pretty Ugly (local

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23 Lina Talbot reviews a local store…

Kemptown’s Boots in St George’s Road Our local Boots pharmacy in St George’s Road has been a community focal point for decades, a role heightened now in times of Covid. How has it coped with the demands of a pandemic as well as following the closure of the little Rock Street pharmacy in 2017, with a presumed surge in customers? The shop staff first struck me as being too busy to speak, but we did manage some little chats. They rotate a lot between stores, being present in St George’s Road for perhaps only two days per week. And they’ve not been here long, so couldn’t comment on the Rock Street closure.

This is ultra sad because Boots has always been seen as a “well-loved” local shop, essential, helpful and within walking distance. Online research shows that Boots have cut staff since 2015, which is when US company Walgreens took over Alliance-Boots. A number of pharmacies – not only Boots – were also lost when our government cut their local pharmacy funding in 2017/8, with then Chancellor Philip Hammond saying the funding cuts were a good first step towards reforming the inefficient and over-subsidised community pharmacy sector. In 2018, Boots’ profits plunged. Maybe because of online competition, maybe because its stores need a makeover as they’ve become dowdy if not actually disintegrating, (see photo). The stores also face rising business rates. As we know, online competition often benefits from a lower corporation tax bill, which would put Boots at a further disadvantage if it

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Becoming more curious I dropped into St James Street Boots, where I was shocked at how few customers were queuing for prescriptions – one! The assistant said they still have busy times, but with only three staff there - the same as in the little St George’s Road store – it seems custom has really dropped off.

didn’t itself use a complicated tax structure. While all this was going on, Covid struck: in mid pandemic Boots announced a restructuring that would cut a whopping 6500 jobs and close 48 optician shops. This, I’m afraid, is the bleak reality. We can appreciate that the staff in our local Boots may be under more pressure when serving in various stores, and have less time for conversation. They are also providing flu vaccinations, so if you wish to support their output quota, and protect yourself and the community from another virus go get vaxxed! Lina Talbot Reviewed on behalf of local customers

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25 Here are a few festive events planned to take place in Kemptown…

Christmas in Kemptown Thursday 9 December, 7.30pm St George’s Church

Fri 17 & Sat 18 December, 8pm St Mary’s Church, St James’s Street

The Hanover Band bring to life this seasonal masterpiece in the wonderful setting of St George’s Church. Andrew Arthur conducts the magnificent Hanover Band Chorus, The Hanover Band and soloists. thehanoverband.com

Actually Gay Men’s chorus will bring festive sparkle to Kemp Town with their annual Christmas show. The men will be taking advantage of the impressive acoustic of St Mary’s to welcome their audience with a festive mixture of current and traditional songs. They are proudly fundraising for The Sussex Beacon. actuallygmc.org

Rainbows Return Saturday 11 December, 7.30pm St George’s Church

Brighton & Hove for the Holidays: The Rainbow Chorus celebrate their return Resound, Rebelles, Rebooted in style, with a fun evening of familiar, new and festive songs. There will be mulled wine, mince pies and more. Tickets at rainbowsreturn.bpt.me

HullabaYule! Choral Jazz Celebration Monday 13 December, 8pm St George’s Church Join Hullabaloo Quire and special guest Liane Carroll for seasonal songs and Yuletide harmonies. Hullabaloo Quire, Brighton’s longest-established natural voice community choir, is thrilled to be collaborating with Liane, who has been awarded Best Vocalist and Best of Jazz at the BBC Jazz Awards. Tickets £10/£7 in advance or £13/£10 on the door from hullabayule.bpt.me hullabalooquire.org

Ghost Stories for Christmas 16-18 December The Lantern Theatre, St James’s Street A trio of spine-tingling tales from masters of horror Ramsey Campbell and John Paul Fitch and, this year, award-winning novelist Kate Mosse. Proceeds will go to the Royal Sussex County Hospital. Tickets £10 from ghoststoriesforchristmas.com

Fri 17 & Sat 18 December, 7.30pm St George’s Church

Rebelles, a female vocal group, and Resound, a male voice group, bring their eclectic mix of festive and choral music to Brighton and Hove for the Holidays. This year’s concert also celebrates the 10th anniversary of Resound Male Voices. Tickets £16 from ticketsource.co.uk/resound

Santa Paws Dog Walk Sunday 5 December, 2pm Hand in Hand Let’s bring some Christmas cheer to Kemptown and raise money for Dog’s Trust with pooches dressed in festive outfits, followed by mulled wine and mince pies at Hand in Hand. More information: www.justgiving.com/ fundraising/hand-in-hand-loves-dogs

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27 News from a new choir based in Kemptown…

Brighton Community Gospel Choir “Heart + Soul” The signature of “Heart + Soul” is just come and make a joyful sound! No auditions and no pressures put on you! This is for everyone and for not much more than the cost of a coffee + a sandwich. Luana and her company of Soul Sisters are delighted to be launching a new community gospel choir, which is starting on Sunday 28th November, to run for an hour. Sunday afternoons, from 4 to 5pm.

Through “Heart + Soul” you will find your voice in an environment of acceptance and friendliness, and there will be solo opportunities no doubt. There’s a lot said these days about the holistic and therapeutic aspect of music. People are impacted by how uplifting this sort of music is - it’s a very freeing and releasing energy.

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I have every confidence that you will spring into a new you and receive greater joy and confidence just through the sheer enjoyment of it all. People can just come and catch the energy that gospel music provides at The Manor in Manor Road, Kemptown. But the vision to bring recreational fun and friendship into the community during Covid, when people were feeling particularly stressed or alone, was when she says she started to get serious about starting up the new community choir “HEART + SOUL”. Come for an uplifting power-packed hour if you’re free 😊 😊 😊

Having been a director of a community gospel choir before, and having had a For more information email career with her beloved husband for many lifestreamgospelchoir@gmail.com or visit years in the contemporary world of pop lifestreamcommunitychoir.blogspot.com music, fronting their band as a singer-songwriter, Luana speaks from handson, first-hand experience. Music has always led to variety and adventure. Just before Covid, Luana went on a couple of trips to Uganda with her trio of singers, an acapella gospel group called “LifeStream”, while they were supporting the work of the charity AIM. On a recent note, “LifeStream” are excited about the release of their fresh and unique new songs album, “Sounds From Heaven”, soon. Have a local editorial item? Email info@brightonandhovemagazines.co.uk

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Fiveways Christmas Window Trail

What better inspiration than Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’? Your team will bring characters such as Scrooge and Tiny Tim to life in an original half escape room / half immersive theatre experience in which you will meet the famous ghosts of Christmas past, present and future and explore the wonderful Edwardian manor house. Group size: 4-8. Book at: pierpressure.co.uk/escaperoom/a-christmas-carol/

And if your road isn’t on it, join in with another street and sign up for next year’s! You can keep it really simple, or go all out on decoration; the main thing is to join in and have some fun. Plus, take the map with you and follow the trail around the other streets on their day too. For more information join the Fiveways Christmas Window Trail Facebook group.

The Maker’s Fair Stalls of original art, ceramics, jewellery, prints and handmade gifts, all from local artists and designers. Free entry.

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33 Local news…

Upgrade for Preston Park play area Brighton & Hove City Council have started a £100,000 refurbishment of

Preston Park play area which is sure to delight children. The work will include the installation of a new fully connected adventure climbing trail that leads to two long slides down a hilly embankment. There will also be new steps up and down the embankment to a ‘snakes and ladders’ castle, plus 30 challenges to get there.

“Friends of Preston Park are very grateful that we were consulted by the officers of CityParks regarding the proposals for the new play equipment in Preston Park. It has enabled us in turn to consult our 600 members about what they would like to see for their children in the future.”

Chairperson of the Friends of Preston Park Carol Cole said:

The playground is expected to be reopened and ready for play in mid-December.

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Also included are an exciting new pendulum swing and carousel, plus new surfaces and an extended path through the area. Old favourites like the swings, toddler huts, roundabout and picnic zone will remain to complete the enjoyment. Consultations which took place at the park last year showed playground users wanted to see equipment for older children that allowed them to climb the hill as an adventure trail.

Parking Zone J Review Parking Zone J in the London Road station area is to remain unchanged, following a survey of residents. Residents were asked for their views in the summer on proposed changes to the parking scheme which could have seen Zone J split into two separate schemes, as some residents felt that it had become too large following extensions. 1138 responses were received to the survey (a response rate of 14.6%) and the results showed that 79.3% of respondents

were satisfied or very satisfied with the current scheme and a majority did not want a change to the boundary. The results were presented to the council’s Environment, Transport and Sustainability Committee on 16 November, and councillors approved the recommendation of council officers that there should be no changes to the scheme.

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29 Preston Road This photo from 1922 shows the motor and cycle business of Frederick T Turpin, who started here in 1906 and sold out in 1936.

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38 News from Amy Heley, Green councillor for Preston Park…

Preston Park Councillor News The council have started a fantastic £100,000 refurbishment of Preston Park play area, which follows on from the completion of the £100,000 Blakers Park area refurbishment. The work is to repair and replace equipment that was past its end of life and in need of replacement. Consultations which took place at the park last year showed playground users wanted to see equipment for older children that allowed them to climb the hill as an adventure trail. We also consulted with Friends of Preston Park and shared the images and plans with them. The refurbishment will be completed before the Christmas school holidays.

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A new LED lighting system has been installed in the rockery. The old lighting had been defunct for about 15 years, and the new lighting is more energy efficient, and makes it look amazing after dark. We also hope it will help dissuade anti-social activity.

A total of 5,463 items have been refurbed and redistributed for reuse, including more than 2,000 household electricals going to new homes, and 294 laptops being given to schools, charities and families that previously didn’t have access to digital technology. The Recycle Your Electricals campaign enables residents to request a collection via the app or website (techtakeback.com/revaluelectricals). Check it out next time you are having a clear out!

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39 Local history from Lindsey Tydeman of The Keep archive centre…

Christmas turkeys 1940 With one leg up on his shop window frame for support, a butcher proudly displays two turkeys – feet held up - for the delectation of his customers. He’s not straight out of the back of the shop, as under his traditional white apron he’s wearing smart trousers and a shirt and tie. The birds have been plucked but are otherwise whole. They would be delivered or carried home with the neck and giblets, essential for Christmas gravy.

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In 1940 there were two butchers in Kensington Gardens, Sidney Hall and Charles Colbourne, and a third around the corner in Gardner Street. A local resident, Jean Blythe, who grew up near New England Hill, remembers the sale of turkeys at reduced prices which took place in these streets in the afternoon of Christmas Eve. There was much excitement – and some apprehension! – as people queued for their bargain bird. We can see the line of people waiting behind our well-dressed ladies, one of whom is wearing almost a full-length fur coat. A delivery boy – maybe the butcher’s boy himself – is walking past, perhaps ready to carry a turkey home for them. One can’t imagine it fitting into that compact wicker basket!

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Although this photograph is part of the Argus collection (ARG/3/2476/7/2) specific details don’t appear in the register kept by the Argus photographer so we have to guess the context. We do know it’s 1940, however, and it looks like Kensington Gardens. And, almost certainly, it’s Christmas Eve.

ton Gardens supplied all needs - both general and specific - of the community around them. Cigarettes and newsagents, greengrocers, button and polish shops, bootmakers, cooked meats and three house furnishers. The Kensington Press at number 5 was a general printers and made paper bags (The Keep holds an example of these!). The Kensington pub at 13 and 14 was run by Robert Walter Tizzard. There were various milliners and outfitters, a café, two undertakers and a baker’s, one of the shops owned by Clark’s Bread Co. Quite a cross-section for a small street! This wonderfully nostalgic image captures Kensington Gardens at its busiest, at perhaps the most exciting time of the year. Let’s hope our butcher had enough for everyone in the queue! www.thekeep.info

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Remember Together this Christmas with Martlets ... “We miss Mum every day but Christmas is always that bit harder because it is a time that she loved. Carrying on traditions that she started with our children make her feel closer to us.” - Rebekah, whose mum was cared for by Martlets

David Phillips, supporter engagement manager, Martlets, commented: “This year has been challenging for everyone. We want to thank our incredible community that has come together to keep Martlets caring. We know that moments spent with each other will have more meaning than ever. Remembering loved ones together is an important part of what makes this time of year so special.” As a charity in the heart of Brighton and Hove and the surrounding areas, Martlets has organised a Community Christmas Memory Tree trail to give people the space to stop and remem-

ber loved ones during the busy Christmas rush. A map of the trees is available at martlets. org.uk/remember-together. Martlets is planning an in-person and a virtual ‘Light up a Life’ service this year at 4.30pm on Sunday 12 December to remember loved ones. Register online to join us in the hospice garden or our virtual service at martlets.org. uk/remember-together. Each of Martlets’ eight charity shops rely on the support of customers shopping for gifts and party outfits – and donations of those unwanted gifts afterwards! Make it a more sustainable Christmas by checking out charity shops first and order cards and presents online too at www.martlets.org.uk. Martlets keeps caring thanks to the support of our community; please consider making a donation this Christmas.

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47 This article is by local charity Together Co, who need volunteers to keep their vital work going…

Together Co – creating connections to change lives Pamela, 88, is a keen knitter, and frequently makes handmade items for babies who are being cared for at the local hospital. Pamela has health issues, and was referred by a friend to Together Co who thought it might help to have someone to keep her company.

Scheme member, Pamela: “My daughter puts storybooks on my iPad, and I do puzzles when I can to keep myself occupied, but I also really enjoy having Shapla to speak to. We get on really well – Shapla tells me things about her family, and I tell her things about mine. We really enjoy talking and it’s amazing how much we learn from one another. I’ve never known a person be so active. Volunteer Shapla and scheme member Pamela “Shapla has been so thoughtful too. When for me, and helps me feel a little bit more I mentioned to her I have a lot of trouble grateful for what I have. I think my generwith my breathing, she taught me some ation needs that a lot. She’s a remarkable breathing exercises to help me over the woman - she was volunteering until she phone. She’s a lovely girl.” was in her 70s and even now she does so much for others.” “Volunteer, Shapla: Pamela

does so much for me, I don’t think people understand how volunteering is very much a two-way thing – I feel she helps me more than I help her.” Volunteer, Shapla: “Pamela does so much for me, I don’t think people understand how volunteering is very much a two-way thing – I feel she helps me more than I help her. “Because of my [South Asian] family heritage, I love the older generation – hearing her stories and what she’s gone through really puts things into perspective

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49 An annual event across the city…

Artists Open Houses Winter Festival This year’s Artists Open Houses Winter Festival runs over the weekends of November 27/28, December 4/5 and December 11/12. The festival offers you the unique opportunity to visit artists in their homes and studios and to buy work directly from them - as well as being a great way to ease into your Christmas shopping, away from the high street crowds! Keeping things local, supporting the city and region’s artists, whilst accessing unique and personal gifts in inspiring environments, are just some of the pleasures of visiting the AOH festival.

The Photographers Greenhouse: Wonderful portrait studio sessions with Charlotte Macpherson, making dramatic and beautiful portraits for a memorable Christmas card or a lasting framed portrait. Charlotte will be joined by Huntress & Forager who have a green and gorgeous array of growing gifts with an installation of plants, wreaths, decorations, botanical gifts, planters and foraged foods. Plus, handmade green and sustainable gifts that won’t cost the earth, including textiles, knits, prints, cards and more. 24 East Drive, BN2 OBQ. Trouble Makers: Metropolis Contemporary presents Trouble Makers, an exhibition which gathers local and international artists to trigger a dialogue between cultures. Every artist shows a personal poetic technique that will make the viewers reflect on specific aspects of life. Part of the income will be donated to The Hummingbird Project. Artists featured include Jack Hardy & Enzo Marra. 170 Edward Street, BN2 0JB.

Potters Bar Brighton: A unique open house celebrating wildlife, portraying nature in art and supporting conservation. A Christmas exhibition to enjoy the beauty of endangered nature and to have the opportunity of contributing to its conservation. International artists Sophie Green, Jack Durling, Xi Zhinong and many more with artworks that include ceramics, paintings, photographs and mixed media. 4 Eastern Terrace, BN2 1DJ. St Ann’s Well Christmas Garden: Visit the beautiful St Ann’s Well Gardens for their first Christmas market. It promises to be an eclectic mix of local artists all under one roof - original artworks, limited edition prints, textiles, ceramics and handmade gifts among other offerings, with decorations and music to get you in the Christmas mood. Somerhill Road, Hove, BN3 1RP. For more information visit aoh.org.uk

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51 Do you receive a Winter Fuel Payment that you don’t need?

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There are many people who just can’t keep warm in winter. People who receive the annual Winter Fuel Payment and feel they do not need it are invited to donate the amount to Brighton Lions and every penny will go towards helping people in the city to alleviate their fuel poverty. By working with agencies like Citizens Advice and BHESCo they can target that need. People in difficulty will be referred to Brighton Lions and direct applications will not be accepted.

The council have launched a new Engagement Fund for BME communities in the city.

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The Engagement Fund aims to support projects that improve the well-being of BME residents and promote fairness. Groups can apply for grants of up to £2,000 (out of a total fund of £15,000) to help cover group activities and running costs to May 2022.

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Groups must have a governing document and are expected to have a bank account or be in the process of opening one. All grants will need to be spent by 31 May 2022. The deadline for application is 10 December 2021. For details of how to apply, visit: brighton-hove.gov.uk/ content/life-events-andcommunities/community-andvoluntary-sector-support/ communities-fund

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53 News from the council…

Volunteer Rangers celebrate 10 years In 2011, a small group of volunteers started meeting every Friday morning to help with conservation tasks around the city.

Neil explained how it all began: “After years of working in our parks with various ‘friends of’ groups, residents’ associations and external conservation organisations, I began to think about setting up our own group. I started collecting email addresses and the CityParks Ranger Volunteers were born!” The volunteers work in parks and nature reserves all over the city. “We go wherever we are needed, making visual improvements, creating and maintaining wildlife habitats and doing all those jobs that wouldn’t get done without the help of volunteers,” added Neil.

recently included hedge laying at Dyke Road Park and an ornamental fence in Palmeira Square. The volunteers were joined by Councillor Amy Heley, chair of the Environment, Transport and Sustainability Committee.

Volunteers can work as often as they are able. “It’s very flexible,” said Neil. “I don’t ask for any upfront commitment. I send out an email once a week saying where the task is and ask volunteers to reply so that I know how many people are coming In the photo above, from November, the volunteers were busy coppicing in Stanmer and how many tools to bring. There are regulars (who have nicknamed the group Park. “The act of cutting these hazel trees ‘Neil’s Nomads’) who come most weeks, keeps them at a juvenile stage of growth,” and there are some people who I only see explained Neil. “The tree sends up new once or twice or year.” There are tasks to shoots and this repeated cutting (every suit all volunteers. eight years) prolongs the life of the tree, improves diversity within the woodland and Want to join? provides benefits for wildlife by allowing New volunteers are always welcome. The the sunlight to reach the woodland floor.” CityParks Volunteer Rangers meet every Coppicing also provides a sustainable Wednesday and Friday at 10am. source of timber which CityParks use To find out more and to sign up email for projects around the city, which have Cityparks.volunteers@brighton-hove.gov.uk Have a local editorial item? Email info@brightonandhovemagazines.co.uk

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The residents had responded to an appeal by CityParks Ranger Neil Doyle to bring together people with an interest in conservation to tackle projects in and around the city. The group thrived and, ten years on, the CityParks Ranger Volunteers now meet twice a week, working on a wide range of projects.

54 Here are a few great Christmas events scheduled to take place in the city over Christmas...Please check websites for the latest information, in case of last-minute cancellations…

Christmas in Brighton & Hove Brighton Christmas Festival & Market 26 November – 31 December Monday-Saturday 11am-11pm, Sunday 11am-6pm. Valley Gardens (between the Old Steine & St Peter’s Church) Brighton Christmas Festival and Market will be the biggest and brightest winter attraction in Sussex this year! The festival includes two purpose-built entertainment venues, live shows, all the fun of the fair and a unique opportunity to visit Santa’s Grotto (book in advance). There will be a 50-metre observation wheel and a popup crazy golf course. For older revellers, there will be an Après Ski zone with the best mulled wine in Brighton! There will also be a Community Celebration Square with a giant Christmas tree and community stage. Heated benches will make those watching outdoor performances more comfortable. Shows at the big top include The Elves Save Christmas and the Nutcracker ballet. Brighton Christmas Festival is FREE to enter for you to wander around, browse the Christmas markets and soak up the festive atmosphere. Advance booking is recommended for ticketed shows. www.brightonchristmasfestival.com

Aladdin 22-27 December The Brighton Centre Follow Aladdin and Princess Jasmine on a true-love journey, with a West End cast including Anita Dobson as the evil Abanazar. www.brightonfamilypanto.com

Festive Family Open Day 11 December, 10am-5pm Brighton Dome Foyer Brighton Dome’s free Festive Family Open Day is back in the foyer on Saturday 11 December. Visitors can make decorations and take part in creative activities, whilst listening to carols around the tree. brightondome.org

Christmas at the Royal Pavilion 20 November 2021 – 2 January 2022, 9.30am-5.45pm Christmas trees will be glittering, the banqueting room will be laid out with a spectacular banquet of Georgian Christmas desserts and the garden will be illuminated at night for the festive season. You can even have your festive photo taken in a beautiful winter sleigh, a reproduction of the one used by Queen Victoria when she visited Brighton. This year there is a new trail for younger visitors. Free with Royal Pavilion admission; half price for Brighton & Hove residents. brightonmuseums.org.uk

Father Christmas’s Grotto at Yellowave 17-23 December Yellowave Beach Sports Venue Madeira Drive Meet Father Christmas and receive a present, create wildlife-friendly reindeer food and have fun with a Christmas craft activity. Booking is essential – call 01273 672222. www.yellowave.co.uk

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Royal Pavilion Ice Rink Until 9 January 2022, 10am-10pm The ice rink is powered entirely by green energy. For those looking to sit and soak up the festive atmosphere, there’s no charge for spectating from the rinkside Bar & Kitchen or outdoor spectator areas. Full price tickets cost £15 for a 45-minute session. Advance booking is advised. royalpavilionicerink.co.uk

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Scoops 7 December, 8pm The Grand Central, 29-30 Surrey Street Monthly improv show Scoops will celebrate Christmas in style with a night of festive fun, all made up on the spot. Scoops regulars Ben, Simon and Ric return, with long-standing Brighton improv troupe Tiny Dynamite. The Staccatos are coming from London to entertain with musical songs, and the evening will be rounded off with seasonal act Super Santa Christmas Cracker Tinsel Time, improvising silly scenes inspired by cracker jokes. Tickets £7 at tinyurl.com/scoopsimprov

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57 Christmas news from the Rotary Club of Brighton…

Santa Claus is coming to town! The Rotary Club of Brighton will be towing his sleigh, as they have done for 45 years, around Brighton suburbs again, fundraising for local charities. This year, we will be knocking on your door hoping for a donation to charities supported by Rotary. Please give as generously as you can to help us help others in these difficult times. We’re happy to receive cash and cheques and also have a debit/credit card reader. To donate £1, text RCOBONE to 70085. To donate £2, text RCOBTWO to 70085. To donate £5, text RCOBFIVE to 70085. To donate £10, text RCOBTEN to 70085. To find out more about the Rotary Club of Brighton Charitable Trust (charity registration number 803147) and what we do with the donations we receive, or to contact us about anything else, including joining our Club, take a look at our website at www.rotarybrighton.com. Santa will be in the following roads between 6 and 8pm: Monday, 6/12/2021 Havelock Road, Waldegrave Road, Chester Terrace, Cleveland Road. Tuesday, 7/12/2021 Valley Drive, Whitethorn Drive, Green Ridge, Glen Rise, Redhill Drive, Hillbrow Road and Colebrook Road. Wednesday, 8/12/2021 Hazeldene Meads, The Beeches, Tivoli Crescent, North Tivoli Crescent, Maldon Road, Tivoli Road and Reigate Road.

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59 Local charity Sussex Bake Down on baking for people in need…

Sussex Bake Down: made with love There is nothing like homemade cake. It looks, smells and tastes magnificent and provides a warm, fuzzy feeling that’s hard to beat. Everyone at the Sussex Bake Down believes this is because each cake is made with love. We endeavour to show our support for local people in need by baking delicious homemade treats for them. In Brighton and Hove, around 5,500 families receive support from food banks or other emergency food organisations. We are on a mission to ensure every single one of them receives a goodie bag of baked delights each week.

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We aim to achieve this with a very simple system whereby bakers bake something of their choice, in their own home, and donate it by dropping it off at one of our eight cake hubs dotted around the city. The most desirable bakes are simple bakes: flapjacks, brownies, cookies, fairy cakes, scones or loaf cakes, which means anyone who enjoys baking can be involved. We also have a fabulous batch of birthday cake bakers who lovingly create cakes for people referred to us by the food banks and projects we support. Often, this is the first birthday cake the recipient has received in a very long time and, sometimes, the first one ever. A fantastic and very compassionate lady, Amal Kandalaft-Cashin, founded Sussex Bake Down during the first lockdown. She inspired people to bake tasty treats for NHS staff to enjoy during their tea breaks at the Royal Sussex Hospital. When lockdown eased, Amal kept the enthusiasm and momentum of the group going by baking for clients of the Hangleton Food Bank. We’d deliver 20-30 joyful packages each week. We now provide well over 200 goodie bags to four food banks and many other local projects that support

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The World Reimagined Brighton & Hove will be one of the host cities for The World Reimagined – a ground-breaking national art education project that works to transform people’s understanding about the Transatlantic Slave Trade, its impact on all of us and to help us work together to make racial justice a reality.

Each host city will present a set of 10 globes creating a 60-90 minute walking trail. Each globe will be decorated by commissioned artists who will express one of nine themes from the Journey of Discovery of the Transatlantic slave trade. Principal artists designing globes for the national project include Lakwena Maciver, Zak Ové, Nicola Green, Maxim (Prodigy), Kimathi Donkor and Lina Viktor. Opportunity for artists The World Reimagined are currently running an Artists Open Call for paid commissions to participate and are inviting artists to submit their proposed designs. Artists can sign up on the website (theworldreimagined.org/artists) to find out more. Submissions close at 5pm on 31 December 2021. Community programme Wrapped around the trails will be a broader learning and community programme. Bursaries will be available to schools across the city and selected schools will participate in the Globe Programme for free, supported by an artist across two years, to embed arts-based learning and

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The World Reimagined will see trails of large-scale globe sculptures in several cities across the UK from August to October 2022. Artist Yinka Shonibare’s original globe sculpture, The World Reimagined, is the inspiration for the project, and his globe sculpture will be the base canvas on which commissioned artists can create their own designs.

anti-racist practice into their teaching. Michelle Gayle, co-founder of The World Reimagined, said: “If we’re going to make racial justice a reality for all, it calls on us to courageously face our shared history with honesty, empathy and grace. If we do that, we can create a future in which everyone can say I’m seen. That’s the mission of The World Reimagined and we’re so delighted to work with the people and communities of Brighton & Hove.” There will be trails in seven other cities across the UK, which include Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, London, Liverpool and Swansea. You can find out more by visiting The World Reimagined website: theworldreimagined.org.

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62 A new fairytale adventure…

Blu & the Magic Web Christmas returns to ACCA with a new fairy-tale adventure this December. Truestory Theatre have been wowing audiences in Brighton for six years with their inventive take on classic tales such as Frankenstein, Dracula and the ever-popular A Christmas Carol at The Spire - now for 2021 they are making an original show and in a new venue to boot. You will bump into characters from some of the world’s best loved stories reimagined for the next generation - Blu & the Magic Web is a fairy-tale mashup featuring Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty, Hansel & Gretel, Rapunzel and some brand-new characters to add to your storybooks. Expect drama, comedy and music in a feel-good spectacular for all the family this festive season.

Truestory Theatre are known for their strikingly visual style and physical feats – this production is no different and is, once again, driven by writer, director and actor Gary Sefton. Dazzling lighting design by Clare O’Donoghue combine with mesmerising sets and costumes by renowned designer Ryan Dawson Laight. Original music and songs created by HC White are performed by an ensemble of professional actors. Taking place at the Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts (ACCA) at University of Sussex (Falmer), Blu & the Magic Web runs from 9th- 31st December with up to three performances a day. The show is suitable for ages 6+ and lasts around 70 minutes. Find out more and get tickets via www.truestory-theatre.com

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63 News from the council…

Funding for Safer Streets Streetlighting in the Old Steine area of the city is to be improved thanks to a successful bid to a fund designed to make our streets safer. The council’s Transport and Community Safety teams worked with the Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner’s office to secure funding through the third round of the Safer Streets Fund, focused on making public spaces safer for women and girls.

Funding will also be used to deliver healthy relationships, consent and misogyny, and toxic masculinity education sessions at 15 Brighton & Hove schools. It will also support running costs to the beach patrol which provides a roving beach safety service and provides support to those experiencing harassment.

Explore the city’s history by cycle There’s a new way to explore Brighton & Hove’s history and culture thanks to a new addition to a city cycle map. An ‘excursions’ layer has been added to the Brighton & Hove cycle map which shows the locations of more than 150 commemorative plaques. They have even been split into five different categories: Arts & Culture; Civic, Political and Military; Foundation and Development of the Resort; Science and Industry; and Sport. They stretch as far east as the Rudyard Kipling plaque in Rottingdean, as far west as the Margaret Powell (writer) plaque on Old Shoreham Road and as far north as the Havergal Brian (composer) plaque in Moulsecoomb.

The new map layer coincides with the recent unveiling of a plaque in honour of Rabindranath Tag ore, Indian Polymath author and Nobel Laureate from Bengal, at Hotel du Vin in Ship Street. The map allows you to filter each category and plan your route. Its Wayfinder can be used to find the quietest or quickest route and will even tell you how many calories you’ve burnt and how much CO2 you’ve saved. You can find the map at brightonandhovecyclemap.co.uk

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£162,000 will be spent to upgrade and improve streetlighting in the Old Steine area of the city, adjacent to the Royal Pavilion and gardens, with further improvements to be made when phase 3 of the Valley Gardens project is delivered.

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The council has successfully fought off an appeal made by the Outer Harbour Development Partnership for a proposed development at the Brighton Marina outer harbour area.

Burning the Clocks is back on Tuesday 21st December at 6.30pm.

In a decision released on 11 November, the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities dismissed the appeal and upheld the council’s decision to refuse the scheme. Developers originally lodged an appeal against the council’s failure to decide the application within the government’s target period and a public inquiry took place earlier this year. The plans included nearly 1,000 homes in nine tall buildings (three up to 28 storeys, and six up to 19 storeys) and more than 1,500 sqm of flexible commercial floor space. Council planning officers raised many concerns about the proposed scheme, and the Planning Committee refused it on the grounds of overdevelopment, poor design, layout and public space. In particular, the council was concerned about the living conditions that would be offered to residents, with lack of light, communal space and play areas. Commenting on this aspect, the planning inspector said: “The fact that there may be people willing to live in substandard accommodation clearly cannot be used as an excuse to build housing with poor living conditions – this is not the aim of the planning system.”

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Held on the shortest day of the year, Burning the Clocks sees around 2,000 local residents parading paper and willow lanterns through the city, before passing them into a huge bonfire on the beach. The lanterns are filled symbolically with their hopes and dreams. The coming year is then ushered in with a dazzling fire show. The parade begins at 6.30pm and the fire show begins on the beach by Madeira Drive at approximately 7.15pm. If you would like to take part in the parade, lantern making kits are on sale at HISBE in York Place, the Book Nook in Hove and Seed ‘n’ Sprout in Kemptown. Burning the Clocks relies on crowdfunding and the support of local businesses - you can donate on the website. For more information and a route map visit: www.samesky.co.uk

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65 News from the council…

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67 A call for donations to help people…

#HungryThisWinter Crowdfunder The Brighton and Hove Food Partnership have begun a #HungryThisWinter Crowdfunder to support 17 emergency food projects this winter. This season will be tough for many local people. Poverty and food insecurity are on the rise as communities face the double impact of reduced incomes and rising food, fuel, and housing costs.

Find out more on the Food Partnership’s blog

Over 5,800 adults and children are supported by the Emergency Food Network (EFN) in Brighton & Hove. Low incomes, unemployment and health conditions are the main reasons people access emergency food support.

The Crowdfunder is at crowdfunder. co.uk/hungry-this-winter and there is more information at bhfood.org.uk.

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News from the council…

Consultation on school pupil numbers Parents and residents in Brighton and Hove can give their views on proposals to reduce future pupil numbers at seven local primary schools during a public consultation running until Sunday 2 January 2022. The public consultation sessions will look at proposals to reduce the number of reception places - known as the published admission number (PAN) – in a number of schools as follows: • Bevendean Primary School from 60 to 45 pupils • Carden Primary School from 60 to 30 pupils • Coldean Primary School from 60 to 45 pupils • Queen’s Park Primary School from 60 to 30 pupils • Rudyard Kipling Primary School from 60 to 45 pupils • Saltdean Primary School from 90 to 60 pupils • Woodingdean Primary School from 60 to 45 pupils.

The numbers of pupils entering primary school has been reducing over the past few years and is set to shrink further. Not having full classes can put schools in financial difficulties. The seven schools in question are currently attracting fewer pupils than they have spaces for. Reducing a school’s PAN by less than 30 can lead to schools operating some mixed-age classes. The council’s education team will be holding a number of information events. You can respond to the consultation online and find out more about the information events at: brighton-hove.gov.uk/schoolsand-learning/apply-school/school-admissions-consultation

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69 News from the council…

Consultation on single-use barbecues Brighton & Hove City Council want your views on the use of cheap, single-use barbecues on the beach. They have launched a consultation on whether people should be allowed to use single-use, throw-away barbecues on our beaches or in parks and open spaces.

Proper portable barbecues will still be allowed on certain beaches, parks and open spaces, as they are now. The consultation also asks for views on whether people should be allowed to let off balloons and so-called ‘sky lanterns’ into the atmosphere, which can harm animals, the environment and, in the case of lanterns, cause fires. The questionnaire comes after complaints from residents about people leaving single-use, often still hot, barbecues on our beaches, parks and open spaces. A fire was caused in the Cityclean depot from a barbecue in 2019. Residents also want action against balloons and sky lanterns Other residents have asked for action against balloons and sky lanterns, after reports of people letting them off in public spaces. The council believe single-use barbecues are problematic for reasons including: • • • •

posing a fire risk when in use and if not disposed of correctly presenting a risk of injury to people and animals if not set up correctly, they can scorch and damage the environment when not disposed of it means the taxpayer has to pay for the tidy-up.

Lanterns and balloons are also problematic because: •

both return to the ground as litter and can be ingested by wildlife, causing risk of death, injury and entrapment

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they’re impossible to dispose of in a safe way as the owner has no way of finding them, once released

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for lanterns, there is no way of ensuring they are extinguished before reaching the ground and they can therefore cause a fire.

The RSPCA has already called for sky lanterns to be completely banned. It says when sky lanterns are ingested by an animal, sharp parts can cause internal bleeding. Animals can also become entangled in fallen lantern frames and marine life is endangered by lanterns falling into the sea. The consultation is open until Sunday 2 January 2022. You can find it at: consultations.brighton-hove.gov.uk/ rubbish-recycling-and-streets/ barbecues-lanterns-and-balloons

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