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Festival month again and there is lots going on all around the City and the West Hove area is no exception!
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Local Person: Lucy ‘Elle J’ Small
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Old Photo
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We have several festival related articles for you this month, mixed in amongst the usual selection of local stories, features and events.
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Brighton’s Big Balls
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Forum News & Councillor Details
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Brighton Festival & Fringe
We also have got the usual ever popular old photo from the area. If you have any old West Hove photographs that could feature in the Directory we would love to hear from you.
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Food Review
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What’s On
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Health Tip
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Hove Library
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Artist’s Open House
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Local News
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Gardening
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Local News
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List of Advertisers
Have a great Festival and enjoy the sunshine ( fingers crossed on that one!) The West Hove Directory Team
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E J” SMALL Why should people go to Funk The Family? For the vibes! One of the reasons Funk The Family is so successful and sells out every time (1,000 people the first year at Hove Lagoon, 4,500 people at Hove Park) is the festival’s reputation for creating a brilliant atmosphere. We’ve also been praised by families who love the fact the festival is in an enclosed space and feel safe. Plus we have free trapeze workshops and circus shows, archery, yoga, DJ Format, Vula from Basement Jaxx, King Porter Stomp, Professor Elemental and tons more!
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Soul II Soul and Norman Jay are launching Funk The Format festival… It’s gonna be amazing! This is my first adults-only festival and the full line-up is incredible. We’ve got Rodney P, Jamie Rodigan, Nubiyan Twist, Robert Luis from Tru Thoughts and too many more to mention. Plus it’s a bank holiday so good for recovering! How can we get tickets?
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WE’RE LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS Hove & Kingsway Bowling Club is a friendly club where everyone enjoys a game of bowls and social events. The clubhouse is situated by the Hove Lawns close to public transport and the beach. The club has a superb seafront location and enjoys excellent social facilities with bar and café for members and guests. Come and join as a member and: • Enjoy playing bowls by the seaside • Play on our superb greens open the whole summer from end of April to end of September • Participate in regular practice and coaching sessions • Learn the game and play anytime the greens are available • Sign up for friendly matches or league games • Take part in regular friendly matches played with and between mixed teams, taking place, mid-week, Saturdays and Sundays • Joining fee includes playing and social membership Please come and join us for free taster sessions Contact the club at: Address: The Beach, Kingsway, Hove. BN3 4GP Telephone: 01273-734386 Email: info@hoveandkingswaybc.co.uk
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BRIGHTON BIG BALLS – 8TH MAY Fast becoming one of the south coast’s favourite events - Brighton Big Balls - don’t laugh! -is a serious event. Brighton Big Balls began in 2013 after organiser Dave Samuel had a personal cancer scare. Coming from an event background he thought he should do something more to get men to talk about men’s health issues, and what better way than with a silly race. Brighton Big Balls is in aid of male cancer treatment and prevention – specifically prostate, penile and testicular cancer - and supports male cancer charity Orchid. Taking place on 8th May, Brighton Big Balls sees entrants stumble over the beaches of Hove carrying two large gym balls. The entrants must finish with their own 11balls. Apart from that, there are no rules! Local businesses also donate to the charity in return for putting their own obstacles on route and organised chaos is the order of the day. The event is clearly aimed at men but lots of women also take part to show support. However ladies are asked to wear a comedy moustache and run in a “manly manner”. The 2015 the event was supported by a host of celebs, including Brighton & Hove Albion players, and Norman Cook and Zoe Ball.
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An update on local community groups...
NEWS FROM THE WEST HOVE FORUM Alliance of Friends of Parks Eight Friends of Parks groups including Wish and Stoneham, as well as City in Bloom, are to meet a couple of times a year in this new alliance; the aim is to share good and bad practice in the west of the city (west of Sackville Road) and to share resources such as bunting and gazebos. Community garden and allotment groups can also join. For more information, contact MarkDrayton@trustdevcom.org.uk. Friends of Hove Lagoon Cllr Robert Nemeth told the West Hove Forum that a Friends of Hove Lagoon group is to be set up. The first Hove Lagoon Summit will be held on Wednesday15 4th May at 6.30pm at the Big Beach Café. Anybody who cares about the future of Hove Lagoon is urged to attend - from model boaters to dog walkers. There is no need to register – just turn up. Hove Station Neighbourhood Forum The Hove Station Neighbourhood Forum are still looking for a couple of people who live west of Sackville Road to join their committee. If you are interested, contact Mike Gibson at hovestationforum@gmail.com.
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COUNCILLORS FOR WISH AND WESTBOURNE The Conservative councillors for Wish ward, Garry Peltzer Dunn and Robert Nemeth, hold a drop-in advice surgery on Saturday 14th May (the second Saturday in the month) as follows: 9am-10am:
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BRIGHTON FESTIVAL & BRIGHTON FRINGE Here are a few events happening close to West Hove. Brighton Festival Masquerade Enter the Masquerade Ball, a world of anonymity and duplicity that spins a web of lies and truth. You will need to be ruthless in your pursuit of glory, but trust no-one. Masquerade is a game set in the physical world during which participants receive instructions through their phone from the mysterious hosts of the ball. Saturday 28th May, 10am-4pm, George Street, Hove. Free event, but ticket required The Last Resort 19 Amidst a barren landscape, a neon light stands bleak and stark. For those brave enough to return to this long deserted resort, beauty, science fiction and history merge to create a unique outdoor experience. Wearing headphones, you and a partner will embark on a journey along a desolate stretch of beach. This experience is for two people at a time. Saturday 7th to Sunday 29th May Wed-Fri, 2pm-8pm; Sat & Sun, 11am-9pm; timed slots allocated on booking. Portslade beach £10 For more information and to book tickets, visit: brightonfestival.org/whats_on Bed In this travelling installation, memories of the past come back to haunt an older woman in the space between waking and sleep. Saturday 14th May, 10am & 2pm, George Street, Hove Free; a durational outdoor performance in which audiences can come and go.
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Brighton Fringe Behind-the-Scenes Boat Tour of Shoreham Port Take a guided port tour by water craft. The tours begin close to Nautilus House. 9th May, 11am, 12 noon, 2pm and 3pm; free, ticketed (45 mins) Notorious Women of Hove Hove has been home to women whose ideas have shaken up our world. Walk in their footsteps and hear their amazing stories. Tours: 30 April, 7, 14, 28 May, 4 June 10.30am; 12, 17, 31 May 6.30pm £7.50(£6.50) [1hr 30m] MEET: The Garden Café, Nizells Avenue To book tickets for Brighton Fringe events, call 01273 917272 or book online at www.brightonfringe.org .
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WHAT’S ON IN WEST HOVE… Daily, except Wednesdays Star Wars toy display (until 17th May) Birds of a Feather exhibition (from 21st May) 10am-5pm (Sundays 2-5pm) Hove Museum 19 New Church Road
Mondays 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 Grown-ups Get Crafty From 9 May (except Monday 30 May) Felt-making, weaving, collage, watercolour painting and more in these workshops for adults 10am-12pm; £14 per workshop Book in advance, tea and cake included. Hove Museum 03000 290902 Ladies’ Exercise Class Suitable for all; drop in for a 30 min session any time between 3.30pm-6pm St Richard’s Church, Stapley Road Contact Eire on 07928 463279 Pilates Mat Classes Beginners: 6.30pm-7.30pm Intermediate: 7.30pm-8.30pm Honeycroft, Sackville Road claire@hovepilates.com Beginners Flamenco Dance 7.30pm-8.30pm The Dance Station Unit 4, 57 North Street Portslade BN41 1DH 07939 938565 (Ana) www.flamencodance.co.uk Mini Music 09.40am (2yrs+) & 10.40am (babies) The Hive, Stoneham Park suzanne@minimusic.info
Yoga & Mindfulness (10-12 year old girls) 3.40-4.40pm The Hive, Stoneham Park info@funkyoga.co.uk Holistic Yoga 6.45-8pm The Hive, Stoneham Park info@yogashanta.com Hove Zen & Mindfulness Sangha 7.15pm Westwerks, 41-43 Portland Road Contact Dheeresh on 07758 574567 9th May Portslade & West Hove Carers Afternoon Tea (open to any carers in the area) 2-3.30pm The Railway Inn 2 Station Road For more information, contact Pam on 01273 746222 16th May Everyday Bread Workshop (for adults) Learn to bake bread 6-10pm The Hive, Stoneham Park workshops@stonehambake house.org.uk
Tuesdays Mini Art Cart Pre-school art club 9.30-11.30 (term time only) Drop-in; £4 per child Pelican on Portland, 211 Portland Road www.theamazingartcart.com Pilates Mat Classes Gentle Beginners: 10am-11am Beginners: 11am-12 noon Hove Methodist Church Portland Road claire@hovepilates.com Badaboum! French musical playgroup 9.30-10.30am The Hive, Stoneham Park badaboum@talktalk.net
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Antenatal classes 6.45pm Holy Cross Church, Tamworth Road To pre-book call 07494 002577 or email: bookings@parentskool.co.uk www.parentskool.co.uk 3rd May (first Tuesday of the month) Southern Project Management Network (monthly networking event) 6.30pm-8pm !Revival Coffee Shop 35 George Street www.southernpm.net
Writing for Radio Lunchtime course for all levels with an experienced scriptwriter 11am-2pm The Hive, Stoneham Park beachhutwritingacademy@gmail.com Pilates Contigo 6.15-7.45pm The Hive, Stoneham Park pilates@contigo.org.uk25 Holistic Yoga 7.30-8.45pm The Hive, Stoneham Park info@yogashanta.com
3rd, 17th and 31st May Shine Your Light Choir For adults with disabilities and carers 12-2pm; drop-in; £5/£4 conc Advance (all 4 weeks) £17.50 £14 conc. Non-participating supporters free Hove Methodist Church harriet.cavanagh@scope.org.uk or 07436 830997 31st May Feathered Friends Crafty workshop all about birds 10.30am–12.30pm & 1.30–3pm £2 per child, drop-in (3-8 years) Hove Museum
Wednesdays 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
babyballet® Pre-school song and dance for boys and girls 10.25-11am Tinies: 18 months-3 years 11.15 - 11.45 Tots: 6-18 months Hove Village, 126-128 New Church Road 1-1.35pm Movers: 3-4years Westows Play Gym, School Road brightonwestandhove@baby ballet.co.uk Small Pilates Classes Taught by physiotherapist 5pm & 6pm; booking required St Philip’s Church Hall smallclasspilates@gmail.com
Thursdays Fiction Writing Course Beginners to experienced writers 9.30am-12.30pm The Hive, Stoneham Park beachhutwriting academy@gmail.com
Magic Moves Dance class 4-4.45pm (age 4-7) The Hive, Stoneham Park magicmoves dance@btinternet.com
Manine Italian arts and crafts playgroup for 2-5 year olds 11am-12 noon The Hive, Stoneham Park maninepiccoline@gmail.com
Small Pilates Classes Taught by physiotherapist 7pm; booking required St Philip’s Church Hall Contact Naomi: 07875 755041 smallclasspilates@gmail.com
babyballet® Pre-school song and dance for boys and girls 1.30-2.05pm Movers: 3-4 years 2.15-2.50pm Tinies: 18 months-3years Hove Village, 126-128 New Church Road brightonwestandhove@baby ballet.co.uk
Body Control Pilates 7.30-8.30pm The Hive, Stoneham Park sue.albery@gmail.com 5th May Over-50s Social Club 2.30-5pm Vestry, St Philip’s Church Ascension Day Eucharist 8pm St Philip’s Church Roots Night Concert by Paddy Nash and Diane Greer 8-11pm The Railway Inn 2 Station Road www.railwayroots.co.uk
Fridays 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 Ladies’ Exercise Class Suitable for all; drop in for a 30 min session any time between 8.30-11.30am United Reformed Church Hall, just off Boundary Road Contact Eire on 07928 463279 Chi Gong 9.30-10.30am The Hive, Stoneham Park dervish.terminal@gmail.com
Vital Danza Dance for health and happiness 8.15-9.45pm; £10 The Float Spa, Third Avenue, Hove www.helenthatcher.com
Saturdays 7th May Vestry Café 10.30am-12 noon Vestry, St Philip’s Church 14th May Jumble Sale 11am-12.30pm St Philip’s Church 7th, 14th and 21st May Arty, Crafty Club (8-12 years) Be inspired by an object in the museum and construct, draw, paint or print 10.30–12 noon; £6 Book in advance Hove Museum 21st May Hove Farmers’ Market 10am-2pm Stoneham Park 21st May Crafternoon 2-4pm St Philip’s Rectory
Sundays 29th May Tea Dance DJ Divin’ Jim Dandy, with music from the 30s, 40s and 50s Free entry 1-4.30pm Wish Park Café
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As you haven’t had a drink or food since the previous night, your blood sugar is very low by morning and will continue to plummet until you eat. Dehydration has also set in by morning, often triggering headaches and fatigue. Skipping breakfast will often contribute to low energy, weight gain as you snack on sugary (or starchy) foods and a reduced ability to focus. By the time you finally eat, it’s already too late: you will struggle all day to rebalance your blood sugar, prompting you to graze on ‘the wrong foods’, and the headaches and fatigue have set in.
A lot of people, however, find it difficult to eat breakfast, so slowly sipping (and chewing) a freshly made smoothie may ease you into this essential habit. Make sure to include ingredients rich in protein, fibre, good fats, minerals and vitamins to help keep your blood sugar and energy levels up until lunchtime. Ready Set Go Smoothie: Ingredients: 1 handful raw cashews/almonds (soaked overnight and rinsed in morning) 2 handfuls frozen or fresh berries 1 small slice of fresh ginger (to taste) ½ avocado 1 tbsp cacao powder (no sugar or sweeteners) 1 dose of pure hemp or pea protein (as per dosage on packet) Water/unsweetened almond/hemp milk Blend until smooth and enjoy! Nathalie Sansonetti BA, MA, DNN, Dip AIT is a Nutritional Therapist practising at the Tree of Life Centre in Hove. Email her at nathalie@newleafnutrition.co.uk or phone 07980 620010 for private consultations & painless, non-invasive food intolerance tests. www.newleafnutrition.co.uk
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Wish ward councillor Robert Nemeth responds to last month’s article on Hove Library...
THE DEBATE CONTINUES - HOVE LIBRARY As I write, the future of Hove Library is uncertain. It will be uncertain when the magazine goes to print and when it hits doorsteps. And it will be uncertain for at least the next year or so. Why the Labour Administration is so keen to close and sell Hove Library is uncertain too. The building is a purpose-built facility and was of course a gift from the Scottish-born American steel baron, Andrew Carnegie. It is in an ideal location and is always busy. The crux of the matter is ultimately that Brighton Library was so expensive to build and is so costly to run that Hove Library now has to suffer. Improvements that 31 it would have been made if the intention was to keep have been put off. A café should have been installed, for example, and the Libraries Extra service introduced. The plan is now to close Hove Library and get rid of the ground floor elements of Hove Museum (which amounts to half of the museum). A new library-type facility will then be created on the ground floor and over its garden. The council claimed that 15% of the library floor area would be lost. The true figure of dedicated library space that is to go is a staggering 59% – a huge difference. I have two big problems with this whole fiasco. The first
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is that I see this proposal as unnecessary and illogical. The reduction in floor area is unacceptable. The move away from the town centre is against the spirit of what a public library is all about. The business case is highly dubious. The sale is disrespectful to the donor. Costs will inevitably overrun. The second is the principle of Hove getting a raw deal once again from the city council. Whether it be the total lack of investment in our public realm, the removal of our public hall, or the languishment of our tourist boards, it seems to be okay that Hove loses out. The council claims to have information showing support for the closure. I delved a little deeper and discovered that the quoted figure of 57% means nothing. It refers to the response to a question that was put to all library users in the city, many of whom knew that their own library might close if Hove’s didn’t – most importantly, the question conveniently forgot to mention the actual closure! Robert Nemeth www.buildingopinions.com Twitter: @robert_nemeth The West Hove Directory as a publication holds no position on contentious local issues but welcomes all views of local people.
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West Hove Arts Trail Artists’ Open Houses
A warm welcome to West Hove Arts Trail. Here you can view an array of work from contemporary and original local artists and makers in their homes, as well as meeting the artists and buying art and crafts directly from them.
Saturdays & Sundays : 7 - 8, 14 - 15, 21 - 22, 28 - 29, May 11am - 5pm * Some houses open on additional dates and Bank Holidays
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The West Hove ArtsTrail is always a lovely way to spend a weekend in May...
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A PEEK INTO AN ARTIST’S OPEN HOUSE It is less than two weeks until the launch of the Artists’ Open Houses - the much celebrated festival that provides art lovers the opportunity to browse and buy original artwork from the houses and workshops of artists across a range of disciplines. The West Hove Trail, although a relative newcomer to the festival, has some of the most prestigious artists’ houses, boasting a range of accolades between them. Among the most successful is Encounters at 12 Langdale Road. With a vision to make art more accessible, Encounters celebrates the “democratisation of artistic expression”. We caught up with Miladys Parejo, the director of Encounters and an installation artist in her own right, to discover what makes the Artists’ Open Houses so special. What made you decide to enter the Artists’ Open Houses?
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The Artists’ Open Houses offers a wonderful opportunity for people to meet informally. Recently Encounters has had more than 2,000 visitors each year - we meet neighbours and provide a place where people can get together. Also, opening an Artist’s Open House provides a Miladys Parejo connection with Brighton’s vibrant artistic culture. Festival each year. Our dream was to facilitate We began with a vision of sharing an artistic dream with encounters, forging meaningful connections between the many thousands of people who visit the Brighton people who would otherwise not meet. We have been very successful in that mission, winning the Best Open House award and the Visitor’s Choice Award and coming runners up last year.
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HW ESTATE AGENTS - A BESPOKE SERVICE HW Estate Agents offer a bespoke, tailored service specialising in residential sales and lettings. The agency was founded by Charles and Liam who have gained experience dealing in many areas of the property industry, including: residential sales and lettings, land sites, commercial properties and new homes developments. “We pride ourselves on the personal service we offer every client and understand that not everyone’s needs are the same. This is why we tailor our bespoke services to each individual client. We 37 look to build relationships with our friendly and personal approach and believe this is something you will only find at HW Estate Agents. “We believe that, with correct exposure and marketing, combined with the bespoke service we provide, we will not only achieve you the best possible price for your property but also make the sale or rental of your property as stress-free as possible. Most estate agents believe their job is done when an offer is accepted. For us this is just the beginning.”
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Quality Care in Your Own Home “Care when you need it, peace of mind when you don’t” Here at Coastal Home Care, we understand the difficulties of coming to terms with the sometimes harsh fact that you may need to think about having some Quality Care at Home. Supporting people to live within the comfort of their own homes whilst receiving Quality Care at Home is something that Coastal Home Care is all too familiar with. We are a family owned and run business, operating throughout East and West Sussex for over 20 years. We operate from 7am until 11pm, 7 days a week. overnight support also available on request. “So you really will be in good hands” ABOUT US Coastal Home Care operate out of two main offices, Hove and Worthing. We offer Quality Care at Home, from Littlehampton through to Brighton and Hove. ABOUT OUR CARERS “In our opinion our Carers really are the best” We recruit locally, take up references from at least 2 former employers and a character reference. We ensure they hold an up to date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and we then support them throughout with supervision and further training to promote their professional and personal development. What can we do for You? What happens next... After we have spoken to you on the phone we will arrange to come and visit you within your own home, where we will listen to you to find the care that suits all your needs. A support plan will then be drawn up so that when our carers visit they know exactly what is expected of them. All of our carers and you will have full support from our experienced care management team 24/7 giving everybody peace of mind.“It really is that simple”
PERSONAL CARE: • Assisting you to get up out of bed • in the mornings • Washing and Dressing • Assisting with toileting • Making your bed • Preparing and serving you meals • Assisting you back into bed in the evening “We can also help you to take prescribed medications and apply prescribed skin creams” HOME CARE: • Doing your laundry • Ironing • Hoovering around your home • Dusting and polishing • Watering your plants • Taking out your rubbish • Changing a light bulb SOCIAL CARE: • Taking you to doctors’ appointments • and staying with you if needed • Taking you to hospital appointments • Shopping trips • Trips out to the seaside for a stroll • Trips to the cinema • Visiting a friend • Going to Church “Last year we took one of our service users to watch the Albion play at their new stadium. He was over the moon that he could once again follow the Seagulls”
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Here is our monthly gardening feature written by Nareesa Sulaiman, a local garden designer...
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IN THE GARDEN... MAY 2016 Plants in containers are a great way to add interest or colour to a patio, a wall, balcony, a windowsill or steps to the front door. Growing plants in containers is also a great way to exercise your inner creative self… Start by deciding how big the container can be for the space where you want to locate it. There are lots of different types of containers: wooden, metal, stone, plastic, ceramic - both glazed and unglazed, as well as every combination in between. Often your budget determines what you choose, although I have seen many fantastic planters made from recycled containers. Decide if you would like a planting scheme for your pot, eg summer colour, hot or cool colours, shades of41 green, or architectural. Plan your plant combination carefully, thinking about plant forms, leaf shapes and textures, as well as flowering period and flower colour. Remember that if you go to a garden centre and buy what is in flower now, you may have nothing in flower for the next 10 months of the year so planning is important! Once you have selected and bought your plants, it’s time for planting. Soak the plants well in a bucket of water. Check that your chosen container has drainage holes in it; if the container doesn’t drain, your plants may
become waterlogged and most will eventually die. Add some broken crocks or flat stones to help prevent the holes from becoming blocked. Partly fill the container with compost. I recommend either container compost, which has a water-retention component as well as controlled-release fertiliser, or a good quality compost, suitable to the types of plants that you have chosen, mixed with slow release fertiliser. Position plants so that they are no deeper in the new container than they were in their original pot; this may require you to put larger plants in first and then add compost until the soil level is suitable for the smaller plants. Level off the compost and then water well. Add a decorative mulch layer such as gravel or pebbles, if desired. This will also help with water retention. Feature plant Syringa meyeri ‘Palibin’ An unusual compact lilac, maximum height 1.5m, with an abundance of fragrant flowers in May and June. This looks great in a container underplanted with Geranium wallichianum. Great places to visit Highdown Gardens, Goring, BN12 6FB. Admission by donation. An award-winning garden in a chalkpit with some beautiful early summer plant combinations. Happy gardening! Nareesa
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Do you know your neighbours...?
KNOW MY NEIGHBOUR WEEK 21st -27th MAY 2016 Our lives are often so busy many of us don’t know the people living closest to us. Know My Neighbour Week is being launched across the city because getting to know our neighbours is a highly effective way of tackling social isolation. This May, a week of initiatives and activities will help you get to know your neighbours. For seven days between 21 and 27 May, a pop-up café at One Church in Gloucester Place will become a hub of neighbourliness, with music, entertainment, information and support. Come along to find out how to get involved. Just a few reasons to take time out to know your neighbours… • Fewer than a quarter of people in the UK feel 43 a sense of belonging in the community. • One in 10 has no interaction with neighbours. • The effect of loneliness on mortality exceeds the impact of risk factors such as obesity, and has a similar influence to cigarette smoking. To find out more, go to knowmyneighbour.org or check out our Facebook (Know My Neighbour) or Twitter (@knowmyneighbour ) pages. Alternatively, you can email Kate at: hello@knowmyneighbour.org or call 01273 694746.
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A treat for gardeners...
PLANT SALE For many garden lovers in Hove and beyond, the Hove Gardening Club’s annual Plant Sale is the not-to-be missed sale of the year, this year on Saturday 21 May at Glebe Villas Hall, near the New Church Road end, from 10 to 11.30am. There will be lots of perennials (including rarities), shrubs, a wide range of vegetables and herbs, etc, all at very reasonable prices. You can also buy home-made cakes and savouries and good second-hand garden bric-a-brac at knock-down prices. Refreshments will be served. Be there in good time, and bring boxes and bags.
HOVE GARDENING CLUB
PLANT SALE FREEPHONE 0800 0961696
Factory & Showroom: Units 4, 5 and 6, Southern Cross Industrial Estate, Freemans Road, Portslade. BN41 1GS www.premier4windows.co.uk
Saturday, 21 May 10am – 11.30am
Glebe Villas Hall, Glebe Villas, Hove Perennials, annuals, shrubs, veg plants, gardening bric-a-brac, cakes, etc. Entry 50p
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DISTRIBUTORS WANTED
We are looking for reliable local people to distribute magazines door to door each month. Must be very reliable. References required
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