Author: Ted Davis
A ‘Curious Histories’ talk at St John’s Church
Taking place at St John’s Church on the 12th May 2022, this free History talk will show how ephemera (postcards, songs, adverts) can reveal social history.Ample refreshment will be provided at their bijou donation bar, serving both alcoholic and soft drinks, which will take both cash and cards. Doors open at 6.30pm and the talk begins…
Brighton & Hove Green Spaces Forum
”Brighton and Hove Green Spaces Forum BHGSF is a volunteer organisation, providing an independent voice and communication hub for volunteer groups working with Brighton & Hove’s Parks and Open Spaces” Use the link below to access their Resources and NewslettersResources – Brighton & Hove Green Spaces Forum (bhgreenspaceforum.org.uk)
Arrival of new trees near the Floral Clock
By kind donation from B&H Council, 3 new trees have been planted, two adjacent to the Floral Clock in Palmeira Square (Liriodendoron Tulipifera and Sophora Japonica) and the third in the northern section of Palmeira Lawns (Acer Platanoides), as highlighted on the plan above. These trees were donated via their ‘plant a tree with the…
Community Composting Bins
A suitable site for the community composting bins has been identified in Adelaide Crescent, with work by Stuart and Clive (PAG) already started in preparation for their arrival and its 6 month trial. Under the auspices of Brighton and Hove Food Partnership, the ‘Coming soon to Adelaide Crescent’ posters can be found on lamp posts…
Brighton & Hove City Newsletter – March 22
Welcome to the latest edition of Your Brighton & Hove – bringing you fortnightly updates from Brighton & Hove City Council. Your Brighton & Hove – 10 March 2022 (mailchi.mp) In this issue Free transport to help you get your Covid vaccination. Cycling and walking plan for a better connected city. Councillors are discussing an…
St John’s Church Concert for the Homeless
9th April 2022 Once again we are holding a concert at St John’s for the Brighton homeless and for church funds. This is a return visit of the Blue Café Duo who proved very popular last year. Here is the link to book tickets at £10: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/copy-of-blue-cafe-duo-in-concert-timeless-music-in-a-unique-setting-tickets-278330151977
Preparation for Storms
Useful telephone numbers – Brighton and Hove Council have shared the following useful contact details for residents to prepare for storms that are forecast to hit the south coast. Brighton & Hove Council switchboard 01273 290 000 Dangerous structures, fallen trees and lampposts 01273 292 229 Damaged telephone lines and poles 0800 023 2023 UK…
Composting scheme
As some of you may have seen from the posters on lamp posts we are hoping to start a composting scheme. This would be under the auspices of Brighton and Hove Food Partnership. To help answer any questions residents may have, or to understand the initiative with a view to getting involved, the Partnership has…
New Council Ward Boundaries – opinions sought
FOPA have been made aware of potential changes to Council Ward boundaries. To balance up the number of people in each Ward, new recommendations have been made by the local boundary commission, to Brighton and Hove City Council. The impact to us is that we would lose our Hove boundary and be in the Regency…
COVID-19 memorial bed
From donations by Chrissy and her friends The original idea for the bed came from Chrissie whose property overlooked a part of Adelaide Gardens which she found lacking in colour and interest in the winter. She donated a substantial amount to FOPA and a variety of her friends added to the pot. The original cost…
