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ABSOLUTE REGULARS 11 Editor’s Letter 12 Beach Daze Summer fashion cool 18 In The Nude This season’s natural colours 20 Man Power The best trainers for various sports 22 Albion News 23 Absolute Socialite Diary Peter Jarrette shares a page from his diary 23 What’s going on... Thoughts and observations on recent news events by Mo Hunter-Shine 25 Celebrity Spotlight 26 Dead Good Author We talk to Brighton crime writer Peter James 34 Alive in August Five things to cheer you this month 42 Absolute News 49 Absolute Faces and Places 50 Brighton’ Bustling Gem Tim Parker takes a walk down the historic North Laine area 66 Absolute Whats On 68 Absolute Business ABSOLUTE INTERIORS 28 Dressing in Style The pure pleasure of a dressing room 30 Relax Outdoors Enjoy the summer with stylish and unusual garden pieces 32 Sight and Sound Multi-room entertainment systems from Norman Hobbs ABSOLUTE HEALTH AND BEAUTY 35 Pack it in! The perfect holiday beauty products 36 Absolute Hair with Mark Woolley 38 Mind Over Matter Sheryl Waters discusses meditation and the effects on the mind and body 40 Absolute Dental Column 41 Absolute Life Coaching ABSOLUTE FOOD AND DRINK 44 Listings The best restaurants in Sussex 50 Little Italy Authentic Italian cuisine at Trattoria Pascal ABSOLUTE WEDDINGS 54 Absolute Wedding Films The five best films about tying the knot 55 Absolute Column Natalie Wileman on how to have a designer wedding on a budget 55 Ten of the Best Christine Hatchett, of White Mischief, gives her top tips for buying your wedding gown 55 Absolute Make-up Column Celebrity make-up artist Jeni Dodson on how to look stunning on your big day 60 A Perfect Match Getting Married at the new Amex Stadium 61 Five of the Best Personal Shopper Bronagh Duffy with her pick of the best accessories to be found in the city 62 Wedding Ways Four different ceremonies
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The girls from Sex and the City at Carrie’s wedding. Our bumper wedding section starts on page 53
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They say there’s a book in all of us. And most of us know someone who is writing (or who has Accounts: Chris Pugh
written a book at some stage in their lives), but many never get round to actually finishing them or getting them published. After all, it is a time consuming task! I am one of the lucky Brightonian’s to know acclaimed local author Peter James; seeing someone chase their ambition and succeed is tremendously inspiring (while also lovely to see happen to
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a friend.) As writer of the number one selling Roy Grace novels, it is often assumed that Peter’s success was an overnight one. Just like many successful actors, writers often have years of hard work and grafting before they finally crack the market and become a phenomenon. I for one can recall Peter’s early book launches many years ago along North Street in Brighton as small but nonetheless enjoyable gatherings for friends and readers alike; quite a contrast in size and
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grandeur are his launches today where they reach the national tabloids and have hundreds of guests! Peter talks to Mo Hunter-Shine exclusively about growing up in our city, about his role as co-patron for Sussex Crimestoppers, and for all you Roy Grace die-hard fans, a sneak preview of
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it seems weddings are being planned and taking place right now, in August. Reading all our contributors’ top tips on everything wedding from choosing that perfect dress, to applying wedding make-up and using accessories, made me feel like getting married all over again (don’t worry, to the same man!) I hope all of you grooms and brides-to-be enjoy reading this bumper section too and that it’ll prove useful as a guide to what you’ll need to be prepared for that very special day. (Page 53) Have a lovely August!
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Woman wears: Yellow sun-dress from Tramp, £20; White sun hat from Tramp, £18; Sandals from Ocean Sports Board Riders, £29.99; Wired bow bracelet from Topshop, £5; Sunglasses stylists own; Bag stylists own Man wears: Cut-off jeans from Ocean Sports Board Riders, £60; Blue scarf from Mottoo, £110; White shirt with grey flowers from Ocean Sports Board Riders, £50; Flip flops from Ocean Sports Board Riders, £39.99; Hat from Ocean Sports Board Riders, £25; String bracelet from Topman, £6; Stone embedded bracelet from Topman, £10; Sunglasses stylists own
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Woman wears: 80’s zebra print dress from Tramp, £28; Sunglasses from Tramp, £15; Belt (worn as headband) from Tramp, £20; Brown tassel bag from Tramp, £25; Sandals from Board Riders, £29.99 Man wears: Shorts from Ocean Sports Board Riders, £59.99; Flip Flops from Ocean Sports Board Riders, £39.99; Sunglasses stylists own
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ABSOLUTE FASHION Woman wears: Orange bikini from www.nikini.co.uk, POA; Orange tie-dyed trousers from Topshop, £30; Earrings from Warehouse, £8; Flower worn in hair from Accessorize, £6; Man wears: Cut-off jeans from Ocean Sports Board Riders, £60; Stone embedded bracelet (worn as necklace) from Topman, £10 Photographer: Paul Williams www.paulwilliams.org Stylist: Terrina Steel Assistant stylist: Niomi Smart Make up AND NAILS: Claire Pimbley Using MAC products www.clairepimbley.com E-info@clairepimbley.com HAIR DESIGN: Jermaine Jackson at Duke Hair Tel: 07523 570275 The Hair and Nail Lounge Tel: 01273 321990 MODELS: Male: Sky from www.fondi.fi Female: Yasmine from nevs www.nevsmodels.co.uk Stockists: Tramp Vintage Boutique, 22 Trafalgar Street, Brighton BN1 4EQ, Tel: 01273 687968 Mottoo, 12 Duke Street, Brighton BN1 1AH, Tel: 01273 326663 www.nikini.co.uk Ocean Sports Board Riders, 368 Kingsway, Hove Topshop Western Road, Brighton Www.bugsypants.com Snoopers Paradise, North Laine, Brighton LOCATION: Hove seafront Absolute Brighton would like to say a very big thank you to Sheila and Roy Prater for the use of the beautiful beach hut.
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Gathered Corset Dress This strapless cocktail dress has a concealed zip fastening hidden under the beautifully gathered material. £49 Mango, Churchill Square Shopping Mall, Brighton. www.mango.com
Make a subtle but striking statement with your summer wardrobe by introducing unbelievably sexy, sophisticated and super-girly nude colours Croc Iphone Holder This neutral imitation croc case is the perfect accessory and the most glamorous way to protect your Iphone. Also available in several other colours. £25 Reiss, East Street, Brighton. www.reissonline.com
Mari Tiered Skirt This Mari tiered skirt is in a pretty blush colour and has a comfortable elasticised band waste. £95 Reiss, East Street, Brighton. www.reissonline.com
Lace Trimmed Shorts These ditsy high wasted shorts by Goldie exclusively for Topshop feature ornate vintage metal buttons as well as beautiful lace trim. £49 Topshop, Western Road, Brighton. www.topshop.com
Corsage Trilby This beautiful delicate floral corsage trilby hat is a summery eye-catching design. £20 Accessorize, Churchill Square Shopping Mall, Brighton. www.accessorize.com
Fringed Waistcoat Ideal for layering with style, this fringed waistcoat is perfectly on trend in crochet. £60 Monsoon, East Street, Brighton. www.monsoon.co.uk
Layered Frill Tutu Dress This cute strapless tutu style dress features a built-in corseted bodice and layered skirt. £235 Karen Millen, Nile Street, Brighton. www.karenmillen.com
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The Sprint Skin upper (which feels like a second skin) on this Adidas adizero RS7 Pro boot makes it light, softer and stronger than all other synthetic uppers on rugby boots. The synthetic print on the toe piece of this RS7 rugby boot helps improve control when striking the ball, especially when wet. The Sprint Frame outsole is 50% lighter than all other regular outsoles, and there is a strong and permanent midfoot support for stability. Players also have the assurance that it has built-in injury prevention by using a lightweight hollow core constuction. £139.99 www.rugbystore.co.uk
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ALBION UPDATE Paul Rogers, former Albion captain and Head of Commercial Services at the American Express Community Stadium, takes over from Martin Perry this month to give us an update on the latest developments at the stadium
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he stadium is now open and already thousands of people have visited our fantastic new facilities. The club had a great start with Gary Hart scoring the first ever goal at the Amex Stadium as Albion beat Eastbourne Borough to lift the Sussex Senior Cup. We have also hosted some major events, the first of which was the St George’s Day luncheon for the Help the Heroes charity followed by a big business gathering in support of local charity Chestnut Tree House. We had our first Club function in July, a hugely successful club dinner with past players and managers and a special dinner for all of our Corporate box holders. We also hosted over 1000 of our 1901 Club members at the stadium in just one weekend, giving members the opportunity to test their seats and hospitality lounges for the first time at an open day for the fastest-growing new business club in Sussex. The 1901 Club has received unprecedented support and some of the very best companies in Sussex have signed up to enjoy Brighton & Hove Albion matches coupled with superb hospitality in our state of the art lounges. Our hospitality team and venue catering are second to none in the city and we don’t think there is a better corporate entertainment opportunity in the area.
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Businesses in Sussex have rallied behind the stadium and it is undoubtedly going to be the place to be this coming football season. Top businesses including Bupa International, Becks Peugeot and Profile Fashion have taken on major sponsorship packages for the naming rights of the lounges in the stadium; and Amex has signed for the ultimate prize, naming rights to the whole stadium. Many more prestigious companies have taken on corporate boxes or large areas of seating in the 1901 Club areas, including Parker Building Supplies, IT First and Brighton & Hove Jobs.com, who are also shirt sponsors this season. The full range of business sizes and types have signed up to 1901 Club seats to entertain clients, reward staff or enjoy the business networking that the facilities and VIP approach will bring on match days. Contact Paul Rogers at paul.rogers@bhafc.co.uk to find out more about sponsorship opportunities at the stadium.
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Radio, rum and a Caribbean connection PJ, aka Peter Jarrette, Brighton’s favourite socialite, with the latest in great new venues, events and happenings
Dear diary Music often helps me to settle down to writing. After the singing, dancing and foolery... it’s been such a full-on month of work and events. And even though our slightly naughty city’s weather has had a wobble, the sun really is shining on us! While the rest of the UK’s cities grumble and grouse about their attendant problems, Brighton remains upbeat and hell bent on squeezing every passionate drop of life’s juiciness out of the fruits of the city’s trees of activity. Glorious! You might have heard that Brad Pitt is filming very near to us and you will spot him in the city if you look closely at the sunglasses that choke the streets, the Laines and our bazillion restaurant terraces. News of ‘BP’ will unfold soon. Right now though, something more homespun is catching the eyes and ears at home and away as music manager Andy Hollis’ electro-dance pop band Kovak enchant us after returning from Toronto’s North By North East Music Festival, where they received adulation from the Canadian and US music press. Kovak’s ‘industry-ready-face’ vocalist, Annelies Van Der Velde and band members Karl Bray, Darren Bray and Martin White have been paying their music dues nicely and are the next Brighton export to the world stage that will yield us more juicy fruit on our Brighton trees to be proud of. Look for the band at facebook.com/pages/KOVAK. Very entertaining! Now I’ve been entertained further too, on Audio’s sun terrace at an afternoon BBQ, by the charming drinks reps at Marblehead’s Kraken Rum. You may have seen them dashing about the city introducing us to this tasty dark spiced liquor. I know a lot of you enjoyed many refreshing Kraken kocktails in the VIP enclosure I co-hosted at the Brighton Beer Festival 2011. Grey Cell Event’s MD Debs Lewis, BBF2011 organiser Steph Harding and I worked tirelessly to bring this new fest to our beachfront. Now I’m mounting a campaign to place Kraken, a Trinidadian produced recipe, bottled in New Jersey, firmly on the Caribbean map itself. A tall order considering the long time established brands that rule that region. However, I am not without my influence and connections in the West Indies. Yes, that’s right... I’m an internationally social gangsta! Speaking of social... there is a new awards gala I hear coming to town early next year. I’ve been contacted by organisers who informed me that, along with some stiff competition from Norman Cook, Zoe Ball and Katie Price, I’ve been nominated in the category of Outstanding Brighton Personality for the First Annual Brighton and Hove Lifestyle Awards. I’m thrilled but flummoxed as to how I sit at any comparable level with such national and international figures! One hopes that bank balances are not the criteria by which we’re to be judged. If we’re judged by the amount of hats in our possession, I may stand a chance! I was invited on to Alison Fern’s BBC Radio Surrey/BBC Radio Sussex show last month to talk to (what I’m told were) millions of listeners about my carryings-on, New York City life and my adventures as written in my trilogy of manuscripts for the show’s ‘My Life’ feature. Believe it or not, I forgot to mention the Lifestyle Awards nomination! I could kick myself. Well...I’ve managed that now. Check press and news items to come on the black-tie event’s 2012 date. It’s to be held at one of our five star beachfront hotels. Currently though, I’m wrapped up in events with Debs Lewis at Grey Cell Events for the international society doyenne Liz Brewer (friend to Ivana Trump and Dame Shirley), and the series of launches for her new book Liz Brewer’s Ultimate Guide to Party Planning & Etiquette. This thrill is at sprawling Sedgwick Park House in Horsham. I shall tell all next time. It would be terrible etiquette not to! PJ pj@greycellevents.com www.facebook.com/peter.jarrette www.twitter.com/socialitepete
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What’s going on....? Mo Hunter-Shine says it like it is
Why in the World?
There has hardly been a more sensational event recently than the demise of the News of the World. The Sunday paper that used to bring you scandal and sensation has been brought to its knees by its own reprehensible behaviour, bringing to an end a British institution of 168 years. Now the blaming and repercussions are happening, and the mopping up goes on. I remember some years ago when the rather watery Sophie Wessex (you know, the one who thought she was the new Diana – oh dear!) was caught out by a News of the World reporter, who dressed in Arab clothing at a function. Sophie, then in PR, told him many things about the royal family, and it made for interesting and amusing reading that Sunday.This incident brought to light security flaws, and also changed the working lives of the lesser royals. These little pranks can show up society’s mistakes and shortfallings, and if the result is a change for the better, than there may be a place for a certain amount of subterfuge. But I doubt there is anyone who would condone the sinister phone hacking that brought down the mighty NOTW, so where do you draw the line? And who draws it? It seems to me that there was a collective idea within the NOTW hothouse that their paper was above the law and above scrutiny - so powerful and established, actually beyond reproach. It’s incredible that those in charge pleaded ignorance. Unfortunately, much of the good work this giant British Sunday paper has done in the past, in terms of good investigative journalism and the backing of great causes, will be overshadowed by the sensational way it crashed and burned. It’s a shame, but perhaps poetic justice has been done. The last issue came out in July, and although it was an interesting read, highlighting its many great stories, it seemed to me to be very smug.There was a lot of backslapping, and the front page read “…we finally say a sad and very proud farewell…” The word ‘sorry’ was nowhere to be seen, and in the circumstances of its demise, brought on from within itself, the humility was missing.
“Unfortunately, much of the good work this giant British Sunday paper has done in the past will be overshadowed by the sensational way it crashed and burned” Just the ticket!
On the news at the time of me writing this column, it was reported that there were only tickets available for three events in next year’s Olympics: underwater fried egg swatting, synchronised cat throwing and raccoon strangling. Well, maybe I got it slightly wrong, but the gist is that the ‘good’ tickets are all gone. These tickets were going to be made available to those who missed out the first (and second) time. The thing is, if I’d wanted to go to the Olympics to see Eugene Bolt run, I might not be too pleased to be left with the choice of the three least favourite sports (which is what you have to assume these last three are). On the other hand, I guess it is quite an achievement to get any tickets at all. If you have tickets, well done. You’ve already won one race! ABSOLUTE
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Is Prince Harry Really Dating Absolute Brighton model? Absolutely!
Rumours have exploded in the tabloids this month that Prince Harry is dating model Florence Brundenell-Bruce, formerly a model in an Absolute Brighton fashion shoot. Beautiful 25-year-old Florence, known as Flori to her friends, has apparently captivated the heart of the newly single Prince. Modelling as a bride in our fashion shoot, one wonders if it was a sign of things to come… watch this space.
Is Arnie Back?
Amid rumours that he wants his acting career back, Arnold Schwarzenegger is apparently desperate to finalise his divorce proceedings as quickly as possible. The Terminator star’s wife of 25 years, Maria Shriver, filed for divorce after the actor confessed to her that he had fathered a child with a member of their household staff over a decade ago. Arnold, knowing he instigated the divorce and pain inflicted on his estranged wife and children, has said he wants to give Maria at least half of his fortune in their settlement. And then he wants his acting career back on track. Will it work? Will he be back? You’ll have to wait and see the next episode of Arnie’s life.
She Is!
Amid the news that Hollywood actress Joan Collins has put her luxury New York 3 bedroom apartment up for sale for £1.78 million, we Brits are now hoping that the English star may be returning home to the UK. Spotted recently leaving The Ivy restaurant in the capital with her long-term friend Cilla Black, it looks like the stunning 78-year-old might just be getting back in to the groove of London life once again.
Celebrity style secrets …
how do they do it?
Queen Of Tights? Hot on the lips of every style guru in every town, is Kate Middleton’s constant on-target fashion moves, improving yields for every brand she wears. One thing that has apparently made sales go up in the world of hosiery, is her constant wearing of sheer flesh coloured tights. However, on the contrary to what fans might think, our ‘Royal’ connections have duly informed us that her silk effect legs are actually down to Royal protocol; whether you’re a member of the Royal household or a guest of the Queen at Buckingham Palace, it is a strict rule that all ladies must wear tights or stockings. Very traditional… and Downton Abbey’esque. Gaga Tapes It Up Ok, so we are used to reading about bizarre goings on when it comes to Lady Gaga’s style habits but it seems that her unique goings on continue after dark when the paparazzi aren’t even around. Where as most ladies may use cleanser, baby oil or make-up wipes to remove make-up, it is reported that Lady Gaga’s favourite form of removal is sellotape, yes sellotape! Apparently she sticks it on and then rips it off! Ouch. We think this is one
Celebometer
celebrity tip we may not be trying!
Who’s going UP and who’s going DOWN this month…
UP Young Irishman Rory McIlroy recently became the youngest professional golfer to win the US Open since 1923, with a record score of -16. He has been praised by all those in the sport for his skill, his attitude on and off the course, and has a great future ahead of him. Well done, Rory, you are a credit to golf, and sport in general. DOWN Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli is well-known for his erratic behaviour, but reached a new low recently when he turned up for training wearing a T-shirt glorifying violence. His top showed a pistol, machine gun, knife and a girl’s bleeding mouth, and earned him a warning to start behaving like an adult, and condemnation from anti-knife campaigners. Shame on you. ABSOLUTE
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Dead and Alive Peter James is one of Brighton’s most famous and prolific authors. With another great book in the Roy Grace series launched recently, Mo Hunter-Shine asks Peter about this latest book, his involvement with Sussex Crimestoppers and his love of Brighton
Peter, congratulations on your new book
After the tantalising hints in the previous
You are co-patron of Sussex
Dead Man’s Grip, the seventh in the Roy
Roy Grace outings, do we get any closer
Crimestoppers. Can you tell us
Grace Brighton-based crime series. What
to finding out about the disappearance of
something about this organisation and
is the main theme of this latest story?
Roy’s wife?
how you became involved?
Thanks so much!
I am not saying too much, but can promise you
When I was invited to be co-patron, with Dame
Dead Man’s Grip starts with Carly Chase, a
there is a very big shock re Sandy in this book!
Vera Lynn, two years ago, like most of us I had
41-year-old widow, bringing up her 12-year-old
When did you first become interested in
heard of Crimestoppers, but did not know what
son. She is hurrying through Brighton in her car, late for work, turns into Porstland Road, and her phone rings; she glances down, but sensibly does not answer it. But when she looks back at the road, a young man on a bicycle is coming straight at her. She swerves and crashes into the wall of an empty café. A van behind her clips the cyclist, sending him flying across the road and under the wheels of a heavy lorry, which kills him. Carly is breathalyzed at the scene and found to be over the limit from what she had drunk the night before. The van has vanished from the scene. The lorry driver has driven 18 hours – illegal without a break, all the way down from Aberdeen. The dead boy is identified. He is from New York and has come to Brighton to be at university with a girl he met in NY the previous year. Then the police discover that his mother is the daughter of the New York Mafia Godfather. She flies to England to identify her son, crazed with grief. When she learns that Carly was over the alcohol limit, that the van driver has disappeared and that the lorry driver was out of hours, she vows revenge. Returning to New York she engages a hit man to torture and kill each of those three drivers.
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the world of crime and crimefighting? I was burgled, about thirty years ago and the detective who came to our house to take fingerprints looked down at one of my early novels and asked if that was me – was I an author? He gave me his card and told me to call him if I needed research help. My then wife and I became good friends with him and his wife (also a police officer) and we began to meet their friends, who were almost all police officers too. I slowly and steadily networked and gained their trust, and they liked what I wrote about the police and the accurate way I portrayed them. After some years I found police officers were phoning me to tell me about something interesting they were doing, like going on a raid, or to a crime scene and would I like to come
it really did, and very crucially, nor did I know that it was a charity, entirely funded by donations. It is an incredibly important organization, giving the police very considerable help in fighting crime in this county, and never more so than during this time when the police are having to lose around 20% of their entire budget by 2014 and yet crime, nationally, is on a sharp increase. In a nutshell, Crimestoppers enables anyone to report someone they suspect of being involved in criminal activity – whether that is a neighbour they think is dealing drugs, an abusive, violent partner or even a habitual drink-driver – entirely anonymously, with no possibility of there ever being any comeback from the accused. Among the many successful prosecutions resulting from anonymous Crimestoppers calls was the very
with them?
high profile and horrific so-called M25 Rapist
Today I spend an average one day a week with
£50,000 per annum to operate and we have
the Police, either in a patrol car, or an office, or at a crime scene, or on a raid, or with their intelligence or forensic or search units – there are so many different parts to their work.
case. Sussex Crimestoppers requires just started the Golden Handcuff Club, for 50 local businesses to each pay £80 per month. Among the early sign ups are Frosts Cars, the Mears Group and South Eastern Electricity. For more information please email: Carolyn.randall@Crimestoppers-uk.org
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ABSOLUTE INTERVIEW “...I slowly and steadily networked and gained their trust, and they liked what I wrote about the police and the accurate way I portrayed them. After some years I found police officers were phoning me to tell me about something interesting they were doing, like going on a raid, or to a crime scene and would I like to come with them?” Policing methods have improved drastically over the last few decades with the amazing advances in forensic techniques, etc. But when a criminal is caught, justice does not always seem to be done. Do you agree? I do agree, and I think many people feel the same way, ranging often from both the police involved and the victims. In the name of being a so-called ‘enlightened’ society we mistakenly equate that with being soft on criminals. To me the best example in the world of a city changing its policy with dramatic effect was New York. The first time I went there, in 1970, I was mugged within twenty-four hours, in Central Park, just a few hundred yards from the Plaza hotel. Nowhere was safe in that city. When he was elected Mayor, Rudy Guliano doubled the number of police and brought in a harsh zero tolerance policy. Within five years the atmosphere in the
You were born and brought up in Brighton, so must have witnessed many changes over the years. What do you like
make sure it gets back to being called that!) and the North Laine district. What are you up to at the moment?
city had changed beyond recognition.
most about the city?
Last week, when I was there, one of its most
I love Brighton’s contrasts – the fact that it is
seasoned cops told me it is now safe to walk
simultaneously so edgy and yet so beautiful. It
almost anywhere in Central Park at night….
has changed dramatically in character since I
Unthinkable, or suicide, a couple of decades ago.
was a child. Back in the 1960s, when I was at
We call ourselves a civilized society yet we
Charterhouse (a very snobbish school), and
tolerate our cars being broken into, or vandalized
if someone asked me where I lived I would
And finally, I believe you have been
with key scratches. We tolerate urine in every
say “Sussex,” rather than admitting to living in
nominated for another award. Can you
car park stairwell in the city, graffiti, and the fear
Brighton, which then had a very seedy and tatty
please tell us about this nomination, and
that at any moment we might become crime
reputation. Today I rate it as the coolest and
how Absolute Brighton readers can put in
victims ourselves with little more than a shrug
hippest city outside of London in the UK.
their vote?
and the occasional glimpse over our shoulders…
My favourite places are Shoreham Harbour, the
It is called The ITV People’s Choice Bestseller
undercliff walks, the entire promenade from
Dagger. If you would like to vote for me, please
Shoreham Harbour to the Palace Pier (and let’s
visit my website: www.peterjames.com. Thanks!
Preparing for the launch of my first standalone novel in ten years. Perfect People is a thriller about ‘designer babies’ coming out in November, and also I am hard at work on the 8th Roy Grace novel, Dead Man Laughing.
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DRESSING
in style A
bedroom with a dressing room or walk-in wardrobe is a common commodity in today’s homes. It is a great way to keep your bedroom uncluttered, enabling you to get dressed and ready for the day, in a calm and relaxed atmosphere. All your clothes, shoes and dressing accessories can be on view instantly, in one convenient place. You may already have a dressing room, or have a space, maybe part of a room or a whole room, that could be converted to the perfect dressing area. Either way, you should consider how you would like this space to look and feel. Although a wholly functional area, it should also be suitable to the type of life you lead. If you lead a busy scheduled life, you may prefer a functional modern layout, where everything is on display and easily accessible. Adequate lighting and well positioned mirrors are important to minimise the time you need to spend on getting dressed. If you have more time to spend on preparing for the day, you may like your dressing room to be stylish and relaxing, with more subdued lighting, or more room devoted to a large dressing table. If you carefully decide what you need from your dressing room, it will provide you with a special area in your home.
(Left) Clive Christian Regency dressing room furniture hand painted in Classic Cream with accents of gold. The triple mirrored dressing table enclosure shown is a trademark piece, complimented by the dressing chair from the company’s Empire range of soft furnishings. www.clive.com
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in style
Miami beach glamour and traditional chic for your garden or outdoor space
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PROMOTIONAL FEATURE
SIGHT and SOUND
Sophisticated style and smart technology can tun your home into the most flexible entertainment centre imaginable. Norman Hobbs, of Haywards Heath, are at the cutting-edge of exciting and versatile multi-room entertainment systems
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Kaleidescape’s beautifully designed, simple and the intuitive user interface allows you to enjoy any title in your collection at any time, in any room. Say goodbye to the clutter of DVDs and CDs because all your treasured movies and music will be readily accessible on hard disc. As well as having two demonstration studios, Norman Hobbs also offer their customers a personal home demonstration with the Kaleidescape system. With their passion for providing the best in products and the ultimate in service, Norman Hobbs are assured of continued success in this ever-changing hi-tech world.
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Kaleidescape An exciting new product is also available for those who enjoy their DVDs and CDs. Kaleidescape products deliver a movie and music experience of the highest quality that is more exciting and more compelling than ever before.
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ALIVE IN AUGUST
FIVE THINGS YOU SIMPLY MUST KNOW ABOUT THIS MONTH!
New Tablet Arrives
Mozart’s How doesSister your garden grow?
A New Channel launches on Freeview! A new channel called Really launches on Freeview channel number 20 and replaces Dave Ja Vu on 2nd August 2011 at 8am. Featuring a selection of shows such as Tool Academy, Bizarre ER and Snog, Marry, Avoid, the channel will sit next to its ‘brother’ channel, Dave, on the Freeview TV guide. Dave Ja Vu, Dave’s
The Galaxy Tab 10.1 (the benchmark
+1 channel, will cease broadcasting on
Android tablet device at this moment in
channel 25 at
time) is coming to the UK on 4th August.
4am on 2nd
Samsung’s made the launch date official,
Watch out this month for the arrival of a new
announcing that both WiFi and 3G variants
film drama about Maria Anna Mozart, sister
will be hitting “a range” of British stores
of the great composer, starring Marie Féret.
almost exactly on that date. Alas, no
The film is a speculative account of her life.
pricing details have been revealed yet, but
She was a child prodigy in her own right, but
you can look forward to an exceedingly
when her younger brother started showing
slim (8.6mm / 0.33-inch) slate sweetened
spectacular promise she was pushed to one
with Honeycomb (3.1) software and dual-
side, and as she approached marriageable
core Tegra 2 performance! The 3G variant
age she was forbidden to play the violin or
will also include a 21Mbps-capable HSPA+
to compose music, and battled against the
radio, which would be called 4G if it were
limitations that were forced on her because
in the hands of overzealous American
of her gender.
As one of the premier family shows in the
carriers. Samsung have also reminded
Set in pre-French revolution Europe, this
UK, it’s a must to take a visit to the RAFA
customers about the neglected Galaxy Tab
film, directed by Rene Féret, is a treat for
Shoreham Airshow, taking place on 20th-
8.9, saying it should be arriving in the UK
classical music lovers and for all those
21st August at Shoreham Airport.
“later in the year.”
fascinated by period pieces.
Now in its 22nd year, this year’s show
Brighton Pride The Pride Summer Festival Week precedes Pride weekend, and there
August 2011 to make way for Really. Get those remotes on the ready!
Airtime in Shoreham
promises to be bigger and better. Visitors will be able to enjoy first-hand the magnificent flying displays including new additions never seen before at Shoreham. www.shorehamairshow.com
will be a wide range of interesting and exciting events to keep everyone entertained throughout. You can pick up the official Brighton Pride magazine free from venues across Brighton and Hove. Summer Festival Week 6th-14th August Pride Parade and Preston Park Event Sat 13th August 2011. www.brightonpride.org
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ABSOLUTE BEAUTY
Pack it in!
It’s about time you took a holiday - and to make it perfect, take along some of these quality products to help you make the most of your time off
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1. Sû PAK Nourishing Replenishing Hair Mask with Almond Butter This mask contains a rich mix of oils and vitamins to provide a complete anti-ageing treatment for hair. £17.57. Stockists: 0203 301 5449
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4. Delph Sun Lotion The well-known sun care products are available in various SPFs. 25 SPF £4.79 Delph After Sun Spray With Insect Repellent. £2.99 www.boots.com 5. Barry M Foundation Crème This foundation has a creamy texture and is enriched with moisturisers - great for the summer months. £6.19 www.barrym.com
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7. Parissa 2 in 1 Roll on Body Sugar This hair removing product has a fabulous design, and is washable. There are two different sized rollers for accurate application and the spherical base encourages the smooth flow of sugar. £19.99 www.barrym.com 8. 24 Hour Naked – Coco de Mer Body Butter Heavily moisturising, for skin with an insatiable appetite, this body butter leaves your skin veiled in an intoxicating scent so you feel caressed day and night. £4.99 www.nakedbodycare.co.uk 9.Tan Maximiser from The Davines Collection An entirely natural way to intensify and accelerate the natural process of tanning. Argan Oil moisturizes the skin and Acetyl Tyrosine is a substance that aids the skin to activate melanin. £18.45 Stockists: 0203 301 5449. 10. Models Own Hi Definer Mascara Collection This collection includes the Ultra Waterproof mascara that won’t let you down. Will not leave lashes dry and brittle. £6 www.boots.com ABSOLUTE
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Pump up the volume By Mark Woolley Whatever form or variation it takes, voluminous hair
Mark Woolley is the owner and creative director of Electric Hairdressing. Mark splits his time between the Brighton and London salons. For appointments call 01273 202088 www.electric-hair.com
transcends time and will always be prevalent in our consciousness whatever the season. This summer, volume has quite literally taken on new heights, heralding the return of the ‘big blow dry’. This look has plenty of volume at the roots and body through the lengths, aided by big, sensuous waves to give it a luxurious summer feel. The Julien Macdonald models on the S/S catwalk showcased this look perfectly.
LETTER OF THE MONTH
Most definitely the more high maintenance of the two hottest looks during the summer, the other being matt, tousled beach waves, this look is very much about achieving a voluminous but polished effect that oozes high glamour. The texture should be feathery smooth so whilst hair is still damp, work
How do I create volume when I want to wear
some Electric Smoothing Cream evenly through the lengths. This helps
my hair up, considering that it needs to be
to eliminate frizz and keeps the hair soft and bouncy, even after styling.
tight enough to stay in place?
Then, using a Denman Paddle Brush, lift the hair up at the roots and blow dry it smooth. When the hair is almost dry, wrap large sections around large heated
If you focus on only creating volume at the
rollers and allow it to cool.
roots, you’ll be able to tie the rest of your
If you have a cool setting
hair back securely. When blow drying, hold
on your hair dryer, direct the air flow towards the
the hair taut at a high angle away from
rollers to speed up the
the head to create maximum root lift. To
process. After unravelling
help hair keep its shape when styling it up,
the rollers, very gently brush the lengths out
back brush the hair near the front of the
with the paddle brush to
head, focusing on the roots. This gives the
build body. If you want to
very front of your hair a foundation to sit on,
create extra height, back
exposing the upright roots and creating the
brush the roots at the back of the crown before
illusion of volume and fullness. Remember to
smoothing the top layer
set with hairspray. If you have layers in your
of hair over slightly to hide
hair, make the most of it by pulling sections
your handy work. Finally, finish with a light dose of L’Oreal Professionnel Air
forward away from the face before doubling back towards the head, creating a slight
Fix hair spray to set the
pouf at the front. Pin it neatly into place with
look into place so the
plenty of hair grips before setting the look
volume holds all day long.
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Mind over matter This month our health expert, Sheryl Waters, takes a look at the incredible effects meditation can have on the mind and body
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eople have been proclaiming the many benefits of yoga and meditation for centuries. Some of the praises for this ancient discipline include greater flexibility and strength, improved energy levels and sleep, and a calmer, more contented mind. Having a regular practice can be a great way to honor your body and mind. Yoga is a powerful way to get into shape physically; while focusing the mind during the physical postures and through meditation is a fantastic way to feel more emotionally harmonious.Yoga and meditation offer a holistic approach to coping with the challenges of daily life. Yoga People are drawn to yoga these days for many reasons. Some people simply hope for increased health and fitness, or may be seeking relief for a specific physical condition. Others are seeking a way to manage stress. Yoga can also complement medical science and therapy for specific conditions such as depression and anxiety. Yoga has also become known as a good way to prepare for child birth. It helps less able-bodied people to get into shape. While hearing how yoga has enhanced so many people’s lives is enough of a reason to make this practice part of your weekly or even daily routine, a recent scientific study has further validated the benefits that have been talked about for years. This study was published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Nineteen individuals were assigned to either an hour yoga session of postures and conscious breathing, or a 1 hour reading session. It was important to the creators of the study to compare two activities that have been known to be relaxing and pleasurable in order to ascertain the true power of yoga. The level of GABA (gamma aminobutyric acid) was tested before and after the session. All subjects were then assessed for brain levels of GABA both before and after the session. GABA is a brain chemical that has a generally calming, anti-anxiety effect within the brain.
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Individuals who completed the yoga session had a 27 percent increase in GABA levels on average. However, those who read saw no change in the levels of this brain chemical. Meanwhile, meditation has been shown to have amazing effects on the body and mind. The key is to focus and still the mind. This could be through yoga, chi gung, sitting meditation, or any other practice that connects the mind to the body and works to let go of all other distractions.
them completely. This creates peace of mind and enables us to achieve what we want to.
Meditation Changes the Brain The brain waves of meditators show they are healthier. Neuroscientists have found that meditators shift their brain activity to different areas of the cortex, for example brain waves in the stress-prone right frontal cortex move to the calmer left frontal cortex. This mental shift decreases the negative effects of stress, depression and anxiety. There is also less activity in the amygdala, where the brain deals with stress.
Happiness and Peace of Mind Meditation offers peace of mind and takes us to the source of happiness. If our minds are all over the place, then we are constantly being attacked by limited patterns of thinking. If we can meditate with a still mind, we will discover a deep, peaceful happiness.
Detachment When our minds are in control, certain things, even little things annoy and irritate us. The only effective solution is to develop detachment and keep things in perspective. A powerful benefit of meditation is that it helps us to gain a broader perspective and detach ourselves from what is insignificant so that we experience equanimity under any circumstance.
Concentration Meditation helps people to build concentration. Whether through work, sport or music, concentration is essential to achieve our best. When we are able to focus on one thing at a time, we become far more powerful, and our energy does not have to cut through many different layers of thinking and distraction. Spontaneity and Creativity When we live in the thinking mind, we are usually preoccupied with the past or future. If we can learn to silence the mind, we can realize that anything is possible, and our creativity and spontaneity in life can come alive.
Health Benefits Numerous studies have shown that meditation has health benefits, generally related to the decrease in stress that occurs through meditation. Lower blood pressure, decreased risk for heart disease, and chronic pain relief are some of the health benefits of meditation. Control Your Own Thoughts Most people are victims of their own thoughts, and have no means to control what goes on in their minds. Regular meditation leads to the ability to control our thoughts, and even the ability to stop
Discovering Your Life Purpose Many people feel that there is something missing. They may have relationships, children, a good job etc, and still something feels missing. Usually we look for meaning in life in the outside world. However, everything we need is right here inside. In meditation we gain a new perspective of life. Meditation can become a lifelong process of answering the eternal question: “Who am I and how can I be of benefit to others by using my unique gifts?� Perhaps this is the most essential question we can ask.
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THE WHOLE WORLD SMILES WITH YOU! Dr Farrokh Sharifzad from Marina Dentalcare explains how smiling is one of our most important
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umans, like many other animals, are gregarious. That is they like, and are never happier, than when they are in their social groups. So strong is this need of others that we use isolation as a form of punishment or manipulation. Regardless of age, no human lives comfortably alone. Achieving companions thus becomes more than desirable, it becomes vital. How do we achieve it? New born babies have a very insistent cry that triggers the caring instinct in the parents. This cry works well as it is very demanding. However, this leaves the newborn with a problem. Constant demanding behaviour will only work for a short time, and babies need long term care. This means that to maintain the caring attitude, they must do something to give back or reward the caring behaviour. It only takes a newborn a few weeks to learn the value of their smile. Smiling shows pleasure at the very least and goes right through the spectrum of emotion to pure joy. Using the facial muscles that create a smile affects both the smiler and the recipient of that smile. Research shows that using muscles that create a smile triggers the release of serotonin in the brain. This hormone is the feel good one. The more serotonin being secreted into the brain the happier you will feel. Being smiled at effects a similar change in the recipient. If the smile is genuine it always creates a feel good factor. A genuine smile is spontaneous and involves all of the facial muscles. It will include the whole face. Instinctively we know that others like to be smiled at and so this is almost invariably an important initiator of relationships – all relationships, family, work, friends, romantic, etc. No matter what the relationship is it will work much better for all if there is an element of ‘like’. We use smiling to initiate ‘like’. Subsequently, we may feel that the recipient of our smile is not likable, but it takes
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human functions time to learn that. So nine times out of ten we smile on first encounter. Any first encounter can produce anxiety. That first smile on the occasion of which we may be feeling nervous or self conscious is not only very important, as first impressions can take a long time to alter, it is also the one that is most likely to be a conscious smile rather than an unconscious one. That being the case if there is anything about your smile that you are not completely confident about it will show. The signal that it sends or communicates may be negative in very many incorrect ways. It is not that you are terrified of the interview, it is just that the person smiling at you has a confident happy smile while you are suddenly aware that your front teeth are less than perfect.
It only takes a newborn a few weeks to learn the value of their smile Teeth and what they look like are very much part of your face and thus your smile. Your own feelings about your teeth will always be part of your smile. The shape of your face and smile are influenced dramatically by your teeth. Even if your smile does not show your teeth, the soft tissues i.e. lips, cheeks etc are held in place by the hard tissues, i.e. teeth and bone. Often patients with periodontal disease (gum disease) will notice that because their teeth have moved their smile has altered. During your lifetime your smile alters. A big gummy smile from a four-month-old child is enchanting but that same gummy simile on a fouryear-old would not only be unattractive, it would
also be self consciously offered as a four-year-old would realise that others did not have a gummy smile, but a toothy one. Likewise through life, if teeth are badly stained or decayed drifting or loose, the chances are that the owner of those teeth will not smile so readily. This will affect not only their own feelings but also of those around them and how they will feel towards the smiler. It would have an effect on the ultimate social skills that would influence inclusion or exclusion to a group. Your smile, then, is much more than your teeth, but the care of your teeth will affect it dramatically. Every time that you spend time on maintaining your mouth/teeth you are also maintaining your facial bones, your smile and your general health. And your social life. The role of your dental hygienist is vital in helping you with that maintenance. Us professionals are in a unique position to help you develop the skills necessary to complete that maintenance yourself, and to assist you in any area of that care that you may find difficult. So when your hygienist tries to modify your technique, she/he is not telling you off, but trying to be helpful; trying to make sure that your smile and all of the important functions that it performs for you will be with you for life. When I smile at my patients, and they smile back - a whole full face smile - then I know that we are getting a lot of things right here on the Marina. That is a great feeling! As ever I am in the practice on Wednesdays should you wish to clarify any of my comments. Meanwhile keep smiling - it brightens everyone’s day. Oh, and I forgot to mention, you can flirt with your smile as well. Always worth preserving that ability! For further enquiries please contact us at info@marinadentalcare.co.uk
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FIND YOUR WINGS This month, Absolute Lifecoaching share with our readers the story of a client, who with their help learnt how to turn a negative in to a positive
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ere at Absolute Coaching, we were recently working with one of our clients, a young 34-year-old chap who had sadly lost his job. He told a story to us which resulted in us working out a landscape of him downsizing, rationalizing with what he wants to do in the future and streamlining his life. He cleared items quickly, and as he said to us, some things from the past are simply best forgotten. By clearing items out, we could see he was doing this in practice. We could also see he was hurting from losing his job. In the true spirit of coaching however, we reminded him that there is no predicament that can’t be turned into an advantage... no burden that cannot give you your wings. Spending just one session with him revealed to us his unhappiness and dissatisfaction with what had actually become a tedious and repetitive job anyway; as he said, some things are best forgotten. And yet, some things that are all too easily forgotten are actually worth
remembering; it can be at those moments in your life when you feel most alone, and most unsure of what will happen next. So many times we have seen our clients unravel their stories to us, only to experience what can only
be described as a moment when things CLICK; we see something change as they tell us their story, a moment when, in all that uncertainty and doubt, a door swings open, a focus returns to life, a phone call reminds them of a friend, an idea clicks into place, a connection is made, energy returns and/or they become unstoppable. So unstoppable was our current client that within hours he had decided on a new career, rewritten his CV, applied for jobs, volunteered to work in a relevant role, made connections, made calls and never once with any doubt… just pure focus, pure energy, and we have no doubt before long, success. So if any of those alone darker times come back again to visit you (we’ve all had them), remember they don’t last, they pass; be comforted that such moments are transient... and pass on. If you want to try Life Coaching contact Terrina and Georgina at Absolute Coaching on 07775 513188.
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NEWSXTRA KEEP A CHILD ALIVE’ CHARITY RECORD LAUNCHED IN BRIGHTON AND HOVE
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ocal Brighton resident, Louis Brown (34) has written and produced his own charity record to raise £20,000 to help provide children in parts of Africa and India with life-saving HIV drugs. Called Angel of Mine, Louis hopes to raise money for the charity, Keep a Child Alive, through download sales and donations. Louis was inspired to write the song following the death of a close friend. He commented: “I was inspired to write ‘Angel of Mine’ song after the loss of a friend who died too young. Once I discovered the Keep a Child Alive charity I found a way to take a sad experience and turn it into a positive situation that could help others.” Join the campaign by downloading the single from iTunes or Amazon. Type ‘Angel of Mine Louis Brown’. Text MINE99, followed by your donation (e.g. £5) to 70070, or visit the Just Giving website www.justgiving.com/angelofmine Louis Brown
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ZAMBIAN SOCIETY TRUST GOLF DAY
Peter Orpen Past President Brighton & Hove Soirée Rotary Teacher Sister Veronica Nyoni Professor Royston Mukwena High Commissioner of Zambia Terrina Steel Past President Brighton & Hove Soirée Rotary Club Teacher Mrs Clare Lungu
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ince 2004, the Brighton & Hove Soiree Rotary Club has been working on the Misisi Project Zambia, providing class rooms and computers for St Laurence School, in Zambia. The initial project was started in 1992 by Father Pillet who began teaching with two volunteer teachers and a small group of girls in the open air. In 1997 he opened The St Lawrence Community
Centre. The Misisi area is one of the poorest shanty compounds in Zambia. St Lawrence Community Centre deals with Education Special needs Life Skills income generated projects. They also take in a huge amount of street children. Ditchling Golf Club recently held the Zambian Society Trust Golf Day in aid of the project, and raised £5,000.
LEWES ROAD WINS £4M FOR ECO-TRANSPORT CHANGES
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ver £4m has been won by the city council to improve one of Brighton’s busiest roads and cut air pollution. The cash is coming from the government’s Local Sustainable Transport Fund, aimed at creating growth and cutting carbon emissions. It will be used to help local people make more eco-friendly transport plans for themselves. Physical alterations to the road will include upgrades to
public transport infrastructure, cycling improvements, traffic signal upgrades, pedestrian improvements and improved links to South Downs National Park. An exact timescale for the project has yet to be fixed, but work is expected to start this year. With external partnership and council funds, plus support from the local community, the project will be worth approximately £6 million over four years.
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NEWSXTRA HARVEYS LAUNCH ALBION ALE FOR THE AMEX STADIUM
News items brought to you by Mo Hunter-Shine mo@absolutemagazine.co.uk
SPECIAL AWARD FOR BRIGHTON JEWELLER
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arveys Brewers have created a special, bottled ale called Albion Ale, to celebrate the launch of the Amex Stadium. It will be sold exclusively at the stadium and in Harveys shop in Lewes, with 5p from every bottle donated to Macmillan Cancer Support. Said Bob Trimm , Sales Manager for Harveys, “We have long supported Brighton & Hove Albion and wanted to do something really special to celebrate the opening of their new home at the Amex Stadium, so we hope the fans enjoy our bottles of ale, which are labelled with the club’s great new logo.” Said Elliott Moore, General Manager of Catering at the Amex, “Being a fan of Harveys ale myself, I am personally delighted to be working with the great old brewery.”
Brighton Jeweller has won a prestigious award at the Treasure Jewellery show during London Jewellery week which was held between the 6th and 12th of June. Rina Tairo of Prince Albert Street in Brighton won the award for the Best Cabinet Display 2011 against over two hundred other jewellers from all over the UK and Europe exhibiting at the show. Rina said, “ It was a shock to win because it was so unexpected against some of the biggest names, but very pleasing indeed.” Success breeds success so now, Rina Tairo has been commissioned to make
special pieces for the “Treasures of Heaven” exhibition at the British Museum which started on the 23rd of June and runs till 9th of October. Rina Tairo Jewellery can also be found in the British Museum shop in London. For more information on Silvery pleasures and Golden delights please contact, Rina Tairo on 01273 774 288 or email info@rinatairo.com
TEACHING RESPECT – WITH PENGUINS AND PLASTICINE
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hildren at a primary school in Brighton are using penguins and plasticine in an innovative series of study modules helping them to celebrate their family backgrounds and learn respect for others. During the first four-lesson module, Year One pupils at Elm Grove primary school get to talk to each other about their families or carers and make plasticine models of their families to help the discussion along. They also read from and discuss a book called ‘And Tango Makes Three’ – based on a true story of two male penguins in a New York zoo who successfully raised a chick after being given an egg to look after. Short modules aimed at Y3 and Y6 pupils look in more detail at diversity issues such as name calling and gender stereotyping in
Children at Elm Grove primary in Brighton are pictured with the school’s healthy schools coordinator, James Dawson
the playground and beyond. The study modules were created by teachers from Elm Grove, Westdene primary and Stanford junior schools working with Brighton & Hove City Council’s Healthy Schools team. Staff at Elm Grove have
noticed a reduction in bullying and namecalling since the new modules started. The modules are now available on the city’s online learning platform. Other schools in the city and outside have started using them. www.brighton-hove.gov.uk ABSOLUTE
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Reflections Restaurant and bar Rendezvous Casino Brighton Marina Tel: 01273 605602 www.rendezvouscasino.com/ brighton
Havana Restaurant and bar 32 Duke Street Brighton Marina Tel: 01273 773388
Terre a terre Vegetarian and vegan 71 East Street Brighton BN1 1HQ Tel: 01273 729051
English's Of Brighton Classic Seafood Restaurant 29-31 East Street Brighton Tel: 01273 327980
Reflections Alexander House Hotel Fine Dining Turners Hill East Grinstead Tel: 01342 714914
Chilli Pickle Indian cuisine 42 Meeting House Lane Brighton Tel: 01273 323824
Jamie's Italian Italian cuisine 11 Black Lion Street Brighton Tel: 01273 915480
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Meze Meze Greek Cuisine 168-170 South Street Lancing Tel: 01903 765333
Buddies 24-hour dining 46-48 Kings Road Brighton Tel: 01273 323600
Street Thai Thai cuisine 5 & 20 Brighton Square Brighton Tel: 01273 207444
The Gallery Bistro Fine Cuisine 115 Church Road Hove Tel: 01273 777488
Crown and Anchor Homemade British pub cuisine High Street Shoreham Tel: 01273 463500
Ginger Fox Gastro pub Henfield Rd, Albourne, Nr Brighton Tel: 01273 857888
Merkaba - Myhotel Hotel Bar 17 Jubilee Street Brighton Tel: 01273 900300
The Royal Oak Fine Cuisine Poynings West Sussex Tel: 01273 857389
C么te Brighton French Bistro 115 116 Church Street Brighton Tel: 01273 687541
Terraces Bar and grill Madeira Drive Brighton Tel: 01273 570526 Rock & Roller Bar and grill 85 Western Road Brighton Tel: 01273 710014 Tipaza Tapas Restaurant 104 Western Road Hove Tel: 01273 777307
The Dyke Pub and Kitchen 218 Dyke Road Brighton Tel: 01273 555672
The Connaught Pub and Kitchen 48 Hove Street Hove Tel: 01273 206578 Whites Bar & Kitchen Homemade pub cuisine 23 High Street Steyning Tel: 01903 812347 Havana Spoon Brasserie Bar 70-72 Church Road Hove 01273 651651
The Coach House Homemade fine dining 59 Middle Street Brighton Tel: 01273 719000 In Vino Veritas Tapas and bistro dining 103 North Road Brighton Tel: 01273 622522
Buxted Park Fine dining hotel restaurant Buxted East Sussex Tel: 01825 733333 Days Restaurant Oriental cuisine 75-79 East Street Brighton Tel: 01273 748888 Trattoria Pascal Italian cuisine 105 Western Road Brighton Tel: 01273 722556 Hotel du Vin Hotel and Bistro Ship Street Brighton Tel: 01273 718588 AG's Grill Room Alexander House Hotel Fine Dining Turners Hill East Grinstead Tel: 01342 714914 Karma Late night Moroccan themed bar The Waterfront Brighton Marina Tel: 01273 818000
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Little Ltaly A new experience in Italian dining has arrived in Brighton. Mo Hunter-Shine went along to enjoy some authentic cuisine in the casual but stylish surroundings at Trattoria Pascal
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here are many Italian restaurants in Brighton and Hove. Some
finished. He is keen on Italian food and has a very discerning taste, and
have been around for years, and some have sprung up recently.
told me it was one of the most delicious he has had.
Of course Italian is a popular choice when eating out, and it is
There is a great selection of antipasti (starter) dishes including Antipasto
not surprising they are in such demand.
Enzo (pictured below) which is an exciting and colourful selection of
However, you may notice that the menus are very similar, the food is
meat from the deli, vegetables and seafood. This is a starter for two,
often standard and perhaps Italian eating establishments need a breath of
and there is also a vegetarian version. The mains include many exciting
fresh air. Well, that day has come!
pasta dishes including spaghetti alle vongole (clams in white sauce, garlic
Just out of the melee of Churchill Square along Western Road, on the
and parsley). Head chef Enzo Coppola’s ‘special pasta’ includes the
corner of Bedford Place in Brighton, is Trattoria Pascal, formerly La
flavoursome and indulgent linguine I ordered, and among others, gnocchi
Fourchette. The word trattoria means a small restaurant in Italian, that
alla Sorrentina and rigatoni ai calamari piccanti.
serves home-cooked food, and is a very apt description for this Italian
Enzo Coppola already has a great reputation around town for his Italian
diner.
cuisine. He was trained in the cooking style of southern Italy and cooks
I was invited along to sample the fare and the surroundings for myself,
with great passion and skill. He is also locally acclaimed for his imaginative
and arrived with my nineteen-year-old nephew Peter as the evening
fish dishes. And there are many to choose from on the Pascal menu.
session was beginning at 6pm.
Every day, Enzo makes up the fresh deli counter. There are some great
You enter into a lovely casually laid out small area with an inviting deli
deli offers available at Trattoria Pascal between 11.30 and 6pm, when
counter at the back. There is more seating upstairs with the same
you can eat in or take away. Just one example of the bargains available
intimate and mellow atmosphere. The staff are friendly and welcoming.
is: Vegetarian cannelloni is £5.75 to eat in, or just £5 to take away. Of
We took a window table to peruse the exciting looking menu.
course you can just come in for a coffee, and maybe a tempting pastry.
After an above-average bread basket, presented with olive oil and
Owner Pascal Madjoudj has many successful places in Brighton and Hove.
balsamic vinegar dip, I opted for the linguine carrettiera - Parma ham,
La Fourchette Patisserie, along Church Road supplies Trattoria Pascal
mushrooms, back olives and tomato – a completely unique and beautiful
with some of their pastries to include on the dessert menu. Brasserie
taste for a pasta dish, which can often be a bit indifferent. The only
Pascal is a successful French restaurant in Queens Place, and there is the
problem was that it was very filling, as the portions are really generous,
Bandstand café along Hove seafront. Another new arrival is the
so make sure you are hungry before you order. Peter chose a dish
brand new tapas bar La Tipaza, right next door along Western
from the specials board, which consisted of ravioli, lamb
Road.
cutlets, mushrooms and a wonderful sauce. He
I am looking forward to visiting Trattoria Pascal again
enjoyed it so much, he couldn’t tell
- for the unpretentious simplicity of the surroundings and the
me so until he had
passion for cooking that is apparent from the unique menu and the amazing food served. I would recommend you try the city’s own Little Italy soon!
Trattoria Pascal Deli Cafe Restaurant 105 Western Road Brighton BN1 2AA Tel: 01273 772556
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Head chef Enzo, owner Pascal, and the rest of the team at Trattoria Pascl
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SHARE YOUR LOVE OF MAKING, MUSIC, PERFORMANCE, AND MORE IN THE BREATHTAKING SOUTH DOWNS.
Playing at the West Dean Festival
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FACES & PLACES Simon Neale, Carol Knott, Jane Binns and Adrian Nott
JAMES BOND at
Hattie Buck, Holly Rowlands-Hemple and Molly McKinnon
the High School Brighton & Hove High School’s parents and staff partied at the James Bond themed Ball at the Grand Hotel. It was a black tie event, organised by the Graham and Marion Rowlands, Paula and Colin Shove
Parents’ Association, a very special occasion for the parents and friends of the school to
Tim Jackson, Jason Robertson and Terry Tan
enjoy. The venue looked stunning, offering a beautifully orchestrated three course meal and wine, a highly entertaining live band, casino tables and scalextric car racing. Parents and guests arrived in full evening splendour and sipped champagne while the Jeremy and Gilly Buck, Chair of the School Parents’ Association, Clare and Jonathan Hearsey
BHHS Jazz band played themes from Bond films. The action really took off with a live
Chris and Sarah Sawyer and friends
auction, dancing, gaming and spirited revelry; a sparkling evening enjoyed by all. Pictures Richard Bidwell
Sally Trelford and Patricia Nathan Isabel Webb, Kath Chalk, Andrew Webb and Suzanne Race
Julie Roff, Victoria Somers, Malcolm and Linda Taylor
Jeremy and Karen Pendlebury Noushin Momeny and Sebastian Beaton
Bankum and Shilpi Chandra
Paul and Linda Appleby
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Brighton’s BUSTLING GEM Tim Parker takes a stroll through the city and witnesses some of the varied ilfe along Brighton’s historic and bustling North Laine area
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ake a walk round the North Laine area and the Lanes” said my esteemed editor Verity, and here I am walking with my wife Beth down Bond Street, which connects the North Laine to the Lanes . There was simply no doubt that we were in the right area; a man dressed as a pirate with purple hair passed us. There are some people that make a real effort to dress up when they walk round the North Laine in what must be the most colourful part of Brighton. At the North end of Bond Street there is a mural which changes from time to time and opposite to Richards of Church Street (my hairdressers). On the other side of the road is my accountant Terence Paddenburg of Paddenburg and Co - a good man but sadly he doesn’t have many beans to count on my behalf. We then walked down the street to see one of our favourite shops, Dockerills, which remains true to its traditions in providing a personal service to its customers. For years the store had a locally-known large ginger and white cat which used to sit in Dockerills’ front window gazing impassively at passers by. The cat lived for twenty six years, happy and content
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but perhaps fortified with some tasty mice from the basement. Then we turned into Gardner Street. No traffic is allowed on Sundays after 11am, and there is something rather nice about sitting in a chair in the middle of a road drinking coffee, or in Beth’s case tea. Have you noticed that nowadays more people are drinking tea. Not long ago, quite a few so-called smart restaurants, would refuse to serve such a beverage but now offer all kinds of diffusions from peach blossom to mint – at a price of course. Then there was a nice surprise; we met the 1911 Ragtime band from Norwich; an engaging trio who dressed the part in turn of the (20th) century black top hats and tails. It seemed a long way to come but they explained that they had several engagements in the area including Pevensey Bay and Petworth House. There was an air of anticipation as they set up their instruments, and then at eleven o’clock precisely they began to play their old numbers. It was a good moment and Beth and I made our first stop of the day at Cordell Goody’s Utopia Café, so we could listen to the band in comfort. Cordell told us an extraordinary story of when a swarm of bees settled round his café
tables in August of last year. Where had they come from? Nobody seemed to know, but the queen bee, followed by her workers, flew up the street and decided that Goody’s café was a good place for a breather. “What happened then?” I asked. Cordell said “A man came along dressed in beekeeping gear and spoke quietly to the queen, and then put her into a box. Within a minute the other bees followed their queen and the incident was over. We left the Utopia Café but not before Cordell had shown us his sunken botanical garden at the back of his cafe. There are all kinds of surprises if you look for them in the North Laine, and the Lanes too for that matter, being that it is the oldest part of Brighton with its famous collection of narrow streets and ‘twittens’ forming the heart of the old town. It’s good to know that after a bit of difficulty a few years back the Komedia Theatre is doing really well and we picked up their latest programme. Alive and swinging with Marilyn Munroe on 12th August sounds interesting. Maybe I will see you there. As we walked into Kensington Gardens, we began to collect some shop names which took
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“...where fat seagulls fly over a knitted Royal Pavilion...” our fancy but soon found that in The North Laine there are over 300 different shops in less than half a square mile so when writing about this unique part of Brighton, there is a real problem of where to start and where to finish. So what is the reason for the North Laine’s remarkable success? In this age of supermarkets (many looking much the same), multiple stores and uniform high streets, what a treat it must be for shoppers to meet the proprietors of individual shops and businesses, to talk to the baker, the dressmaker, the farmer, the illustrator and the girl from Sidney, who is selling her own embroidery in the new farmers’ market just a few steps up the hill from the entrance to Kensington Gardens. And it was in the new farmers market that Beth and I had breakfast; bacon, egg, sausages and meat from Jessup’s farm, who have come to the Laine to sell their products direct to the public. So all seems well, I am told by the council that footfall is up and vacancies are well below the national average, so what can go wrong? One worrying trend particularly in the area is the increasing number of national chain coffee shops -Starbucks and the like, and then if landlords become too greedy, some of the wide variety of shops and businesses will begin to disappear. Before we knew it, three hours had gone by and we began to make our way home. I would have liked to mention more businesses but there is neither the room in this marvellous magazine or the time to mention everybody we met. But here are some names that caught our eye - Boy Parker. I went inside. “My names Parker “ I told a friendly and amused staff. And then in no particular order, Tantra - where my daughter buys her colourful skirts, Infinity foods, Red Indian, Cyber Candy (there was a queue at their door), Bell Book and Candle, Snoopers Paradise, Capers Rococo, Licic for Ice cream, Toppers, The Manor, Jump the Gun, Yoma Shoes, Native Americans, Punctured (for tattoos) and finally Temptation Knitting where fat seagulls fly over a Knitted Royal Pavilion!
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Absolute Weddings Top 5 Great Wedding Films There’s nothing like a wedding film to get you in the mood for the wedding season. Here’s a pick of the best… get the popcorn and tissues on the ready!
Bride Wars Starring Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway, this comedy is about two best friends becoming rivals when they schedule their respective weddings on the same day. A battle of the bridezillas!
Father Of The Bride This 1991 comedy hit is a great one to watch together for the bride and her dad! Starring Steve Martin and Diane Keaton, it is a story about the relationship between fathers and daughters, and the fear that this one (Steve Martin) has in particular about losing his little girl. A hilarious comedy, that pulls on the heart strings at the same time as making you laugh out loud!
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The Wedding Planner Starring two beautifully gorgeous people, Jennifer Lopez and Matthew McConaughey, this is a roller coaster journey of which team you’re in; the bride or the wedding planner (who starts seeing the groom). You’ll be shocked at who you choose… and of course the respective groom. A comedy great with a happy ending.
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My Best Friend’s Wedding Starring Julia Roberts, Cameron Diaz, Dermot Mulroney and Ropert Everett, this comedy spells out the true meaning of friendships in every aspect and takes you on a surprising journey of how an innocent plutonic friendship can so easily turn in to a love when weddings are involved! Great cast and great storyline.
The Wedding Singer Set in the 1980s, this 1998 film is as popular now as it was when it hit the big screen. Starring Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler, this comedy great tells the story of a down and out kooky song writer’s love for his friend, the beautiful Drew Barrymore who’s about to marry a toe-curlingly wrong guy. Will Drew be saved? You’ll simply have to watch and see (or watch again and again, as many do).
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The dress:
A beautiful bride deserves a truly beautiful dress no matter her budget. This sumptuous gown, (pictured below left) is available at Confetti & Lace in Chichester, and will make any bride look stunning, with its romantic detail and drop dead gorgeous cut. £1015
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Photographer:
Tristen Glinski’s images are modern and fresh. He captures every second of your day, from that moment at the altar when your fiancé fluffed his lines, to the first kiss. His fresh approach to wedding photography will ensure your pictures are as unique and special as your day itself.
Remember the Sex and the City girls at Carrie’s wedding, and the amazing coloured dresses they all chose? With an unlimited budget the girls looked amazing but so can your girls too! Dessy (pictured below right) have the most amazing collection, with literally hundreds of styles and shapes in a multitude of colours and fabrics. And all at high street prices!
The Shoes:
Available at Don’t be fooled Confetti & Lace into thinking Chichester 01243 531131 your shoes ‘don’t matter and you wont see them anyway.’ Your wedding day is the most glamorous superstar day of your life and you deserve a pair of shoes to match! Not to mention a pair that will make you stand tall in your fabulous frock! These Swarovski encrusted peep toes are the perfect solution for the Gina loving bride! A snip at £299, £500 less than their Gina counterparts!
Our regular fashionista Natalie Wileman shows you how to have a designer wedding on a budget For a ‘Vera Wang’ inspired look, simply buy ready made plain iced cakes from your local supermarket and add ribbons to decorate. This is so simple and effective and requires very little creative skill!
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If you love reportage photography, then disposable cameras can be a great alternative. Leave on tables, in the church and in bowls around the dance floor and your guests will do all the hard work for you. This is also great for keeping the kids busy!
The Cake:
A designer cake will provide an amazing backdrop to your decorations. Choccywookiedooda will make a bespoke style cake that will leave guests dazzled!
Well, what could be more champagne taste than champagne? For a quirky way to serve, choose mini bottles of Moet with straws. Add a touch of vintage styling with jam jar cocktails. Ask family to collect jam jars, or visit your local café, then decorate with ribbon trims and pretty straws in your colour theme.
The Shop:
Confetti & Lace in Chichester have a number of special event days coming up in August and September including 15% off bridal gowns and 10% off bridesmaids. Details at 01243 531131.
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The Sex and the City girls in their colourful dresses
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The beautiful bridal gown Buying your wedding dress should be one of the most enjoyable experiences of your life – Christine Hatchett, owner of White Mischief, gives her top tips to ensure it all goes smoothly F Allow yourself six months to order your gown – this will ensure that fittings are stress free with plenty of time on your side. F Take one or two trusted friends along with you when shopping. Remember, they will all have an opinion and it may not be the same as yours. Preferably take someone with whom you shop regularly who understands your dress sense and include your Mum along if you value her opinion. F Develop a Look Book of styles that you like and you feel will suit your silhouette. Add to it regularly. F Glamour doesn’t have to mean discomfort. You will be in your gown all day – ensure it is comfortable. F Wear your shoes before the wedding; around the house with old socks over the top so you don’t spill your wine on them before! F Think about what your partner will expect you to be wearing and how your hair will be – ask him to browse through magazines with you to gauge his reaction to styles. F Identify your price point and choose your bridal shops carefully, research over the internet and
if you are still unsure call them before your visit. This will ensure that they have dresses within your budget and of your chosen designers. F Don’t try dresses on for fun that are out of your budget, it’s not helpful. It wastes the shops time and could result in you finding your dream dress that you simply can’t afford. F Try to limit yourself to three shops, and from each shortlist no more than three dresses. More will become confusing. For re-visits I suggest that you do this on the same day for all, so you remember how you felt in each gown. F All wedding gowns require alteration which is generally an extra cost, so ensure you factor this into the cost of the dress. Ask for an estimate of alteration costs at the time of purchasing. F Don’t panic if you are told your dress will be ordered in a size larger that you usually wear – wedding gowns tend to come up a size smaller! F Ensure you wear good underwear when trying dresses and perhaps an uplifting strapless bra F Talk to your bridal consultant honestly about your body especially anything that you are
unhappy about.This can help them to select shapes that will be better for you. F Book your alterations early to ensure you can schedule them in as it will be getting busy around the time of your wedding. F Don’t forget your accessories; these can make all the difference. Book an accessories appointment once you have chosen your gown. F Bridesmaids come in all shapes and sizes. Consider different styles in the same colour. Different necklines or lengths can really add variety.
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Celebrity make-up artist Jeni Dodson is our independent beauty advisor bringing to you the latest beauty buzz and hot tips straight from the red carpet! This month she turns her attention to the bride, with the definitive guide to looking beautiful on the biggest day of your life 1. Eve Lom Cleanser A specially woven muslin cloth is used with this cleanser to improve skin circulation, while cleansing and exfoliating the skin in minutes. With a powerful blend of Egyptian chamomile, hops, clove and eucalyptus oil, together with cocoa butter it cleanses, tones, exfoliates all in one leaving a radiant complexion. www.evelom.com £50
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e are seeing many more make-up trends emerging from the bridal catwalks this season. And most designers seem to be taking their inspiration from yesteryear. It’s vintage Hollywood with a modern twist. We are seeing fusions from the 1920’s through to the 1970’s with trends like vintage glamour and boho chic as seen at Jenny Packham, with sultry eyes at David Fielden. Lip colour is going to be big this year too, feminine berry-stained lips and rosy-pink cheeks were seen at Oscar de la Renta. But whatever the trend, the bridal make-up message for 2011/12 is clearly to have a flawless complexion. Natural, immaculate make-up was seen at both Vera Wang and Phillipa Lepley, and Kate Moss was a beaming bohemian bridal example, who recently rocked this sophisticated no-nonsense, organic and not-over-worked look. Get glowing! Wether you will be in the hands of a professional or are doing your own make-up come the big day, the rules are generally the same. Make-up will only look as good as the skin it is on. So give it the best chance you can by having your skin prepared well in advance. Great conditioned skin will provide the perfect canvas for any make-up look. Most brides have at least eight months in which to turn their skin around before their wedding day and this has to be tackled both from inside and out by adopting the holistic approach. Stress is a huge factor when it comes to troubled skin and every cell in our body requires ample water and oxygen to function at its best. The key to achieving a flawless, no make-up - make-up look Come the morning of your wedding day, prepare your skin by gently exfoliating, use the correct moisturiser and apply a suitable primer before your make-up. A regular exfoliation will help to smooth, brighten, and firm your complexion. The correct moisturiser will aid in balancing out the texture and
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a primer will stabilize the surface resulting in an even coverage and offer longevity to your make-up. Foundation should make your skin appear even and not completely mask it. It may be enough to just cover your T-zone and blend lighter towards the sides of your face and neck. If your bridal gown is cut low then you want to aim for a satin finish with fresh and dewy cheeks. Apply lose powder only where needed, as excess powder settles into fine lines, while powder and tears do not mix! Concealer can be applied after applying your foundation if required, go gently and be sure not to over apply. Blusher can totally transform the face, try very subtle shades to contour and sculpt the face and cheek bones. Add a flush of sheer colour to the apples and a hint of bronzer for warmth, then finish with a dab of cream based highlighter along the bone to create a dewy finish. The key is to experiment with textures and finishes beforehand; choosing the right shades that will be flattering to your skin tone is essential. Eyes can totally pop surprisingly well by just using subtle shades. Creating a natural/nude make-up requires very soft eye shadow colours to gently contour and define the eyes. Use taupe, beige, mink, light earth tones and soft pinks/peaches. . . the secret is to create warmth with light and shade rather than strong colour and to blend very well! Eyebrows are essential as they frame your face, so do not skip this step. Groom your eyebrows and extend, fill in sparse areas with powder instead of pencil for a softer finish. Lashes with brown mascara will give you the ultimate in natural, but I would always opt for your lashes standing out. Remember to curl and use waterproof mascara. Lips with a matte/satin lipstick or a lip stain will look more natural with the benefit of staying on longer and you will not be sticking to your husband!
2. Laura Mercier Foundation Primer A lightweight, creamy gel to be used before foundation to create an invisible layer that defends the skin from external aggressors. This colourless gel leaves make-up looking fresh the entire day. www.spacenk.co.uk £28 3. Estee Lauder Signature Satin Creme Blush This triumphs every time for a sheer veil of colour. Easy to apply and effortlessly flattering, there are four different shades to choose from, ensuring the perfect colour for every skin tone. www.debenhams.com £23.50 4. Bobbi Brown Sand Tortoise Shell Eye Palette A palette for lighter skin tones, with light to dark shadows in flattering warm neutrals. This collection lets you go from soft to smoky in no time. The eight shadows in the Sand Tortoise Shell Eye Palette are designed to be layered-there’s no blending required. Start with the lightest shade, then layer the darker shades until you get the desired intensity. www.bobbibrown.co.uk £48 5. Clinique - Lash Power Mascara This long-wearing formula vows to look pretty for 24 hours without a smudge or smear. One stroke and these pretty lashes last through rain, sweat, humidity, tears. www.clinique.co.uk £15 6. Lipstick Queen Saint 10 Percent Pigment Ten sheer and moisturising lipstick shades in the Saint version with ten percent pigment for a light touch of colour. No shimmer, these Saint lipsticks are very chic and range from deep berry brown to palest nude. www.spacenk.co.uk £17
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A Perfect Match The new Amex stadium is home to more than football matches - as they have been granted a multiple wedding licence
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he American Express (Amex) Community Stadium in Brighton has officially been granted its wedding license recently, and it arrived just in time for the first couple to say ‘I do’ at the spectacular new venue. Polly Harrison who heads up hospitality and events at the Amex said: “We were confident that the license would arrive in time for Kevin and Susan’s wedding and we are delighted to have been granted a multiple license which will enable us to host weddings in all eight luxury lounges in the West Stand. “We will have the flexibility to host several weddings at once, offering various attractive packages as well as a completely bespoke service to all couples.” Polly and her events team worked hard to ensure everything ran smoothly for Shoreham-based couple Kevin and Susan’s big day in July and the wedding banquet was specially created by the stadium’s award-winning chef, Frederick Tobin. Several more weddings have been confirmed for the remainder of this year and the team are expecting even more interest after the facilities are opened to the public at the stadium’s first ever Wedding Fayre on September 4th.
Premier wedding event organisers, Stylish Events, will be hosting one of their superb events with fully-choreographed fashion shows featuring top London show models. “We are incredibly excited about our first event at the Amex Stadium and with over 80 exhibitors already secured we are expecting this to be one of our largest events along the South Coast to date,” said Tracey Rainford, who runs Stylish Events in partnership with Jenny Baldwin. “We have had a huge amount of interest already and Polly and her team have just been fantastic to work with. We are really looking forward to showcasing the stadium as one of the South East’s most exciting new wedding venues and hope this is the first of many of our wedding fayres to come.” For more information, email: weddingsbrighton@azure.uk.com or call 01273 542343 and ask for the weddings team. For information on Stylish Events visit www.stylisheventsfayres.com
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Best Bridesmaid’s Dress Providing a modern, fresh look for bridesmaids (or even guests), this English Rose Print Scarlet dress is just made to be worn again and again, no matter what the occasion. £130 from Dolly Dagger in Brighton Place
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Absolute Weddings Brighton’s premier personal shopper Bronagh Duffy, combs the city’s chicest boutiques, in person and online, to bring you her exclusiv e monthly rundown of the top five hottest fashion picks This month: Weddings Best Bridal Accessory How stunning is this necklace. Ideal with the most simple, elegant bridal gown, this is a truly gorgeous piece which will be handed down from generation to generation. £495 from Pretty Eccentric in Meeting House Lane
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Best Honeymoon Bikini A gorgeous, cheeky two-piece by We Are Handsome is the ultimate in beach glamour. Perfect for the new-bride who wants to stand out from the pack. ‘The Protector’ is available for £115 from Nola on Gardner Street
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Best Guest Accessory This fabulous Snakeskin Clutch by Penelope & Parker is a fantastic investment piece that you’ll use again and again. Virtually neutral in colour, it will smarten up any outfit. £125 from Covet on Ship Street
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Best Bridal ShoeWhatever they may claim at the time, most brides will never wear their wedding shoes again. However, these gorgeous (vegan) Paris Faux Snake Sandals would look fab teamed with a pair of skinny jeans for a summer night on the town £149 from www.beyondskin.co.uk.
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The church wedding
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hanks to a recent change in the law, you are now not restricted to getting married in a church in your parish. All you have to do is show one connection to your chosen parish. You can marry in a Church of England church if you can show:That one of you: has at any time lived in the parish for a period of at least 6 months or was baptised in the parish concerned or was prepared for confirmation in the parish or has at any time regularly gone to normal church services in the parish church for a period of at least 6 months or That one of your parents, at any time after you were born: has lived in the parish for a period of at least 6 months or has regularly gone to normal church services in the parish church for a period of at least 6 months or That one of your parents or grandparents: was married in the parish. Once you have found your church, either in your own parish or elsewhere, then you can get started on the other arrangements.
Let your Vicar know about your wedding as soon as you can and the three of you can then fix a time to discuss what happens next. Your vicar may invite you to an event to help prepare you for married life together. It’s not obligatory, but it can provide a time to think about the vows and the difference they will make. Banns These are announcements in the church of your intention to marry and a chance for anyone to put forward a reason why the marriage may not lawfully take place. Rehearsal Near your wedding day, perhaps a day or two before, you will usually have the opportunity to rehearse the ceremony with those who are involved. The Wedding Day The vicar will do all he or she can to make the day a personal, meaningful and spiritual experience for you and your guests. First Anniversary and beyond. Your local church will always be there for you throughout your marriage if you need it. Even if your local church is not the place where you married, they would usually be delighted to mark your first anniversary.
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civil marriage ceremony can take place in any register office in England or Wales, or at any venue approved by the local authority. These include stately homes and other prestigious buildings, hotels and restaurants, (and just recently the new Amex Stadium in Brighton, has obtained a licence). First of all you need to formally give notice of marriage to the superintendent registrar. Your Town Hall will be able to advise you there. On the day of your marriage, you will need to bring at least two other people who can sign as witnesses. A civil marriage ceremony cannot have any religious content, but you may be able to arrange for individual touches such as non-religious music and readings to be added to the legal wording, etc. The register office where you intend to marry will be able to tell you more about the options available, and the premises where your ceremony is taking place should also be able to help you. What you need to do, and the costs involved There are nationally set fees for giving notice to the superintendent registrar and the registrar’s attendance at the marriage at a register office:
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Give notice before registering a marriage - £33.50 Register a marriage or civil partnership at a register office - £40.00 Cost of marriage or civil partnership certificate on the day - £3.50 However, the fee for the attendance of the superintendent registrar and registrar at a marriage in an approved premises (for example, at a hotel) is set by the local authority. The superintendent registrar of the district where you wish to marry will be able to provide you with details of fees. Both of you must have lived in a registration district in England or Wales for at least seven days immediately before giving notice at the register office. If you both live in the same district, you should both attend your local register office together to give your notices of marriage. If you live in different registration districts then each of you will need to give notice separately in your respective district. After giving notice you must wait a further sixteen days before the marriage can take place, (for example, if notice is given on 1st July the marriage may take place on or after 17th July). Your marriage cannot go ahead unless the legal formalities have been completed.
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rom December 2005, gay and lesbian couples have been able to register at registrars offices across the country their intention to carry out a civil partnership ceremony. A Civil Partnership is legally formed by the signing of the civil partnership schedule. Like a civil marriage, this is also non-religious, but couples who wish to arrange for a ceremony should discuss this with the registration officials. All couples must adhere to the following requirements: Same sex couples must not be married or already be a civil partner. Parental consent is needed if between the ages of 16 and 18. 15 days prior notice of proposed civil partnerships must be given to the Registration Authority. You will be required to sign a document in the presence of a registration officer and two witnesses.
Civil Partnership Act The Civil Partnership Act applies to all residents within the UK and Northern Ireland. Registering under this Act offers gay and lesbian couples similar legal benefits as heterosexual married couples. After you have legally registered your partnership, you will be known as ‘Civil Partners’. There is no stipulation that you automatically take your partner’s surname, so if you would like to change your last name you will need to make changes by deed poll. There is no requirement to hold a ceremony as such, simply making an appointment to go into your local registry office and sign the register fulfils the legal requirements. However, you can do much to make it a day to remember. and www.pinkweddingdays.co.uk can help you with theme settings venue choice, mood lighting, colours, fabrics and all other aspects of celebration. Whatever type of ceremony you choose remember just relax and enjoy it.
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f you and your spouse have made it to a significant anniversary, or you just want to have a ‘do-over’ wedding, consider a vow renewal. There are many reasons couples want to renew their vows: To celebrate a wedding anniversary. They may have had a civil ceremony before, and now want to marry religiously, or the other way round. The first wedding had some element of disaster, and they want to get it right this time! they have more cisposable income now, and you want a more elaborate wedding. Maybe they have had some rocky times in the relationship, and would now like to reaffirm theircommitment to one another. It’s romantic! How to renew your wedding vows There are far less rules and dos and don’ts about vow renewal than almost any other kind of ceremony It can be as simple as the two of you alone in a beautiful spot reciting vows you
have written, or a fancy affair with hundreds of guests. Just as with any wedding planning, you should begin by figuring out what style of ceremony/reception you’d like, deciding a budget, picking a date and finding a venue. Vow renewals are generally cheaper than first weddings, and with less rules on what should be done, you can really concentrate on the elements that are important to you. Since presumably you have already done the legal marriage, this ceremony will not be legally binding. Therefore, you can ask a judge or clergy member to officiate, but you can also ask a friend or an adult child to lead the ceremony. For a simple vow renewal, you don’t necessarily need an officiant at all. Some don’ts Don’t register for gifts. This is not the time to upgrade the china. Wedding gifts are to help a newly-married couple set up their household. Don’t throw bachelor or bachelorette parties. This is an obvious one – you aren’t bachelors or bachelorettes!
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Spicy Hen
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The birthday party of SpicyHen.co.uk and the launch of the team building specialist, TheSpicyGroup.com, took place at the Oceana night club in Brighton, attracting top companies in and around Sussex. Nicola King and Burak Uysal
Guests participated in hands-on dance lessons enjoying salsa, samba, burlesque and
Irene Sedéno
Spicy Hen’s Raj Anand
flamenco performances. Spicy Hen is a leader in innovative hen party organisation, currently in Brighton, London and Eastbourne and expanding to nine other cities by 2012. The Spicy Group provide Louise D Christensen, Laura Earl, Maria Seth and Marie Bahr
packages for innovative dance based team Ablsoute fashion writer Natalie Wileman
building events and performances. The teachers are leaders in their dance specialities and many of them are pioneers of dance forms in Europe. Photographs Richard Bidwell
Martin and Marta Scott
Hando Mikker and Kerli Saarnik, Dominique Flower and Evrim Bas Cutting the cake: from Spicy Hen, Raj Anand, Alex Khalil and Aaron George
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Aaron George and Amelia Zuma Porée
Kylie and Rosita Pfyl Marta Ribeiro Scott
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SALSA LESSONS AND A HAMPER!
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oin Discovery in Jubilee Square, Brighton, on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th September 2011 (10.30am – 6.00pm) for a fun-filled fiesta of food and family entertainment in celebration of Mexican Independence Day. Following the success of last year’s event, entry is FREE – so come down and witness Jubilee Square transform into a place packed with piñatas, face painters and a themed photo booth complete with a tasty range of fantastic Mexican flavours, Discovery style! From the perfect fajita – succulent chicken or vegetables wrapped in a soft flour tortilla, topped with guacamole, salsa and soured cream, to tasty beef tacos garnished with a variety of mouth-watering toppings – we guarantee there will be something for everyone. As if that wasn’t enough, Strictly Come Dancing stars, Darren and Lilia, will be hosting a group salsa lesson at 12.15pm on Saturday for those with itchy feet. And for those who’d rather kick back and watch, the duo will be performing an exciting Latin show dance to put the party in full swing! To support Discovery’s celebration of Mexican Independence Day, Absolute Brighton is offering one lucky reader and a friend the chance to win salsa dancing lessons AND a Discovery hamper full of great tasting Mexican products containing everything you need to create your own fiesta at home! For more inspiration, and great tasting recipes, visit Discovery Foods at www.discoveryfoods.co.uk
To win this fabulous prize: Just answer the following question: Who will be hosting the group salsa lesson?
Email your answer to discovery@absolutemagazine.co.uk along with your name, address and contact number. Please put Discovery Competition in the subject Answers by 31st August 2011
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Anvil Ironworks
dramatic collection of creature and plant artworks made from recycled metal has been adorning Borde Hill Gardens throughout the summer, and is in place until 11th September. The giant contemporary and traditional steel and copper creations feature fauna and flora fashioned from recycled parts and scrap metal, including a dramatic 2m diameter wolf spider lurking at the bottom of Long Dell, a chameleon mounted on a pedestal positioned on the South Lawn and fashioned from recycled chainsaw blades and motorcycle gear chains, as well as a stag beetle, hermit crab and butterflies. Constructed by Brighton based blacksmiths, Anvil Ironworks, the works bring both drama and surprise to the usually restful settings of panoramic parkland, magical woods and the formal Garden of this historic estate. The exhibition coincides with Borde Hill’s exciting Summer Fun season, which runs from Monday 1st to Friday 26th August, and features a host of events to entertain kids during the holiday break. www.bordehill.co.uk
Singin’ in the Rain Adam
er s istinguished perform sley and os Cr l Cooper, Danie st of the ca the d lea Scar lett Strallen t the golden age classic musical abou ichester Festival of Hollywood at Ch Theatre. evokes the era Singin’ in the Rain een was changed when the silver scr gence of talking forever by the emer ation of a pictures, and the cre ere the actors new kind of film wh sing… and dance. actually talk… and features Make The glorious score rning, Moses Mo ‘em Laugh, Good in the Rain. ’ gin Supposes and Sin
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Brunswick Festival
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he Brunswick Festiva l Group is a voluntar y organisation which produces an annual festival in celebration of the div erse community of Brunswick, Hove. This year the festiv al celebrates its 30 th Anniver sar y! Through the hard work and effor ts of a small team of local residents and volunteers, this vib rant community Festival has grown over the year s from being a low key picnic on the gre en, and now encomp asses to two weekends of outdoo r events. The exciting program me offer s a variety of FREE events and activities for ev er yone. Highlights of this year s festival include: Sunday 14th Augu st ‘Rural Day’ - Bring ing the countryside to the City and raising an awareness of the environment. Featu ring the ever popu lar ‘Scruffs’ Dog Show, ar ts and cra fts, and conser vatio n stalls. St. Anne’s Well Gard ens -1pm - 6pm Saturday 20th & Su nday 21th August Brunswick Festiva l in the Square - A lazy weekend of live music, dance, str eet theatre, circus skills, healing area, ar ts crafts and brica-brac stalls, world food and beer tent… fun and enter tainment for all the family! Br unswick Square 12.00pm – 7pm (01273) 731935 ww w.brighton-hove.go v.uk
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righton’s Fatboy Slim is considered a pioneer in electronic dance. His live shows are
notorious for their party atmosphere and stunning visual effects, as well as drawing thousands of fans nationwide. Beginning on December 1st 2011, Fatboy Slim is bringing the party vibe back to the UK in a series of five shows starting in Brighton and ending in Blackpool. Don’t miss out! For tickets visit fatboyslim.net
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Elvis & Dean Martin Tribut e Night 19th August Delicious Curry and De ssert 7pm - midnight Tickets £25per person Tel: 01273 857567 Wickwoods Country Clu b, Hotel & Spa Shaves Wood Lane Albourne BN5 9DY www.wickwoods.co.uk
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FACES & PLACES
18 years of
Gemma Parkhouse, Jane Hague and Caroline Douglas-Hamilton
Brighton agency
DESIGNATE Designate, based in St Georges Place, Jo Brooks of JBPR with Karl Jones of Moshi Moshi
Brghton, is the South Eastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest advertising agency, with clients including
Emma Fell
P&O, LV and Whitelink Ferries. The agency recently celebrated its 18th birthday at Fabrica, in Duke Street. Graham Franks Photography for JBPR
Maureen and Rodney Baker and Louise Hill
Directors Jason Triandafyllou and Adam Hill
Ablsoute fashion writer Natalie Wileman
Nick Wrightman Wayne Murray Bank of Ireland and Gary Lee of Univar Dan Clarke and Sophie Bain of Red Anyywhere
Ian Lucas of Red 7 with Caraline Brown of Midnight Communications
John Shannon, John Russell, Andrew Prince, James McCarthy and Jeremy Maine
Janet Kay
Directors Adam Hill, Jason Triandafyllou and the Designate team
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Munching Their Way To The Top! Tongues have been wagging about a new beauty treatment launched in our city a few months ago; using fish to nibble away at toes has become a must-have regular treatment for many. Owners of Asase Garra Rufa Spa in Brighton, Bobby Pendkar and business partner Laco have seen their business take off so successfully that after only a few months due to high demand they have just opened their second spa on Brighton Pier. Bobby Pendkar speaks to Absolute Brighton about business, city life and fishy goings on!
Bobby, as the co-founder of Asase Spa, can
traditional spa treatments. It is important to
to create a fresh, vibrant place where people can
you explain to our readers that may not
offer great variety of services in order to build
enjoy ever more popular fish pedicures right on
have tried one yet what a fish pedicure is
up relationships with our clients. Our aim is not
the pier. It is a new addition to our Asase Spa. The
and how it feels?
only to offer new treatments but firmly establish
idea is to target more Brighton visitors by being
Fish pedicure is 100% natural pedicure performed
the name Asase between well-known local and
present at one of the most busiest spots in the city.
by Garra Rufa fish nibbling away dead, hard skin
national brands.
Do you have plans to expand even more?
from the feet. Apart from removing hard skin,
As a business leader, what do you think the
Yes, the Asase project does not stop in Brighton.
Garra Rufa stimulates acupuncture points, helps
benefits of having a business in Brighton &
A new Asase Spa will soon open in London
to increase blood circulation and is beneficial in
Hove are?
– Richmond. We offer franchise opportunities
regulating the nervous system.
I have visited many places across Britain and I
nationally as well as internationally. We have
Where did you and Laco get the concept?
believe that Brighton is a very unique place. It is
potential partners in Norway, Czech Republic and
The idea is not completely new. Fish pedicure
always lively, offers a great many places to eat out,
in the Middle East.
has had some great success in Asia already and
have fun, try new things or just quietly relax on the
And finally, is there another unusual
as a proven health and beauty craze this is an
seafront. Business can get a little bit seasonal but
beauty craze on the horizon we should
ideal concept to bring into the UK. The British are
even without tourists, Brighton’s residents enjoy life
know about?
famous in being interested in new ideas and a
out and support local businesses. You have recently opened your second
Yes, I believe there is. Asase will soon launch Fish
combination of natural treatment with a little fun is a magnet.
premises on the well-known landmark,
Had you both worked in the health and
Brighton Pier. Can you tell us a bit about
Manicure which will definitely find its fans. Why not treat your hands the same way you can already treat your feet?
beauty industry prior?
this project and venue?
No, it is new venture for us.
This is a very exciting opportunity for us. Brighton
Unit 13, Hanningtons
Pier has been here for many years and it is one of
19 Brighton Place, Brighton
the ‘must see’ attractions Brighton offers. We tried
01273 746888 www.asasespa.co.uk
Opening a business during a recession is a brave decision. What do you think has
Asase Spa
made it such a successful business? We believe that right business idea will find success even in tough times. Our spa is designed for people to relax, have a break from everyday rush and our pedicure achieves incredible results visible after just one treatment. The key is to offer treatment in a new way, keep people entertained but deliver the results we promise. How do you aim to make your business have longevity in our city? We are trying to build our brand by offering the best service to our clients we can. We do not specialize only in fish pedicure but also offer
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Innovation and excellence Chris Smith, International Commercial Manager of HSBC Bank plc UK, talks about the importance of exporting and investment, and tells how Brighton and Hove is a potentaial ‘supercity’ of the future
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adness, according to Einstein, is doing
big growth industry in the City in the last 20 years
the same thing over and over again and
has been in the creative and new media sector.
expecting a different outcome. Applied to the
Brighton and Hove was recently named as one of
UK economy, this means if recovery depends
five potential ‘supercities of the future’ in the HSBC-
on inflation, consumer spending and the housing
commissioned ‘Supercities Report’.
market, as it has in the past, it might lift activity in
Brighton is also known for its innovation and
the short term but, as before, it will be a signpost
engineering excellence. The Sussex Innovation
to the next downturn. To come out of recession,
Centre was set up in 1996 to incubate local
and stay out, means doing something different and
innovative start-up businesses, and support
doing more of what the UK failed to do enough of
their growth. The Brighton and Hove Economic
in the period up to 2008.
Partnership is a forum for the exchange of ideas
Exporting is the key, together with investment,
on regeneration. It focuses on helping the creative
and from 2011 to 2015, net trade is expected to
industries within the economic development of the
account for 30% of growth. This is what is meant
City. There is further help available for businesses
by rebalancing the economy. Attention in world
with ambitions to trade internationally.
markets is increasingly being focused on the
For example, the UK Trade and Investment helps
emerging markets, with the BRIC economies of
companies specifically with exporting. Brighton-
Brazil, Russia, India and China usually highlighted.
based Kineo is an award-winning developer of
These are countries barely touched by recession
customised e-learning for some of the world’s
and enjoying robust rates of growth. To make a
largest corporations, including Canon, McDonald’s,
reality of rebalancing, there is a compelling need to
M & S, and HP. Kineo are celebrating a successful
re-focus exports, just as Germany has done. The
move into trading in China, thanks to advice and
Germans have shown that Europeans can sell into
guidance from UK Trade and Investment (UKTI)
China and that China does not necessarily import
South East. To find out more about advice on
from low-cost suppliers.
export you can contact local International Trade
Exporting is often considered to be the exclusive
Advisor Lev Denker on
domain of large companies. It can equally be
lev.denker@uktisoutheast.com.
rewarding for small companies prepared to
There are also local forums where you can learn
grasp the opportunities. Brighton has a strong
about expanding your business, and discussions on
entrepreneurial culture, reflected by high levels of
overcoming challenges.
business start-ups compared with other cities, and Brighton is in the top ten cities for creating private
To find out more about the HSBC Brighton
sector jobs.
International Business Forum you can contact
The Brighton economy has other key strengths;
Matthew Bell on Mathew.bell@hsbc.com and for
tourism brings in £380 million to the local
Sussex International Trade Forum Lisa Childs on
economy with eight million visitors a year. Another
lisa.childs@sussexenterprise.co.uk.
Chris Smith International Commercial Manager HSBC BANK PLC UK Brighton Commercial Centre, 153 North Street, Brighton BN1 1RE
“Brighton has a strong entrepreneurial culture, reflected by high levels of business start-ups compared with other cities, and Brighton is in the top ten cities for creating private sector jobs. “
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Total Eclipse As the founder of Eclipse Leisure, Alasdair Adam knows what it is like to run an internationally successful business from the heart of Brighton. We asked him what the secret to his business success is and why he thinks Eclipse Leisure has proved to be so resilient through tough economic times
Absolute Brighton talks to Alasdair Adam of Eclipse Leisure
Alasdair, you founded Eclipse Leisure
the big day, stag and hen dos have grown
back in 1999. Can you tell our readers
hugely in recent years. What are the
about your company and what it does?
current trends?
Eclipse Leisure started off in the stag and hen
Current trends are for the slightly more
industry and has grown from there. We also
sophisticated weekend; paintballing and quad
run a Christmas party agent, a corporate event
bikes will always be the staple of the stag
company, a theming and production company
weekend. However, some groups are choosing
and a ski company. We also run the largest
events such as life drawings, cocktail making, pop
banger rally through Europe, with the Wacky
video making, dance choreography, high ropes,
Rally.
combat training, coasteering and we now sell
The hen/stag do market seems to be
free running as well.
bucking the trend through the recession,
You also organise office Christmas
by growing. Is this something that you
parties and various corporate events.
have noticed at Eclipse Leisure?
Can you tell us a bit about those?
Definitely yes! I think there are a few reasons
Office Christmas is the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest Christmas
for this; firstly hen weekends are now easily as
Party agent; it is probably the best known of
common as stag weekends, and they spend
our brands nationally. We organise shared and
almost as much. We also think that some people
exclusive parties, and we run a production
are going on the stag or hen weekend as their
company which means we can offer things like
treat, rather than maybe taking whole weeks away in Europe. The other reason is, hopefully we are expanding because we do a great job. What aspects of what you do uniquely do you think are key to your business success? Our IT structure is advanced for a relatively small company; groups get their own website allowing them to organise everything from the itinerary to collecting payments. Starting any business needs determination, focus and a dab of luck. Many of the guys working at Eclipse have been there over three years. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great place to work and that certainly adds to the success. From what just used to be a gathering of friends enjoying an evening out before 70
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“I think the vibrancy of the city of Brighton appeals to people, there is definitely a cool factor...” Charlie’s Chocolate party or Las Vegas themed events. During the summer we also run company family days and team events such as school sports days and marquee dinners; these events tend to be for large corporate groups into the hundreds. You’re a Sussex based company. What do you feel the advantages of being based down here on the south coast are? I think the vibrancy of the city of Brighton appeals to people; there is definitely a cool factor. However, it can cause issues when visiting customers in, say, Warwick. Do you cater for national enquiries as well as local? Very much so. Our largest city for corporate events is London as you might expect, then Manchester. We do Exclusive Christmas parties as far up as Aberdeen. Do you have plans to expand? I think five companies right now is enough but we certainly are looking at ways to make them all as successful as Eclipse Leisure and Office Christmas. And finally, where do you see your business in 5 years time? I’d like to think I would be overseeing the running of four successful businesses. I’ve started a few ventures now, so I have no plans to start any more, except for the office incentives site (well, one more wouldn’t hurt). We have a great team so it would be great for the business, and them to grow together. www.eclipseleisure.co.uk Telephone enquiries: 01273 727333 ABSOLUTE
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FACES & PLACES Francesco Pearson and Ed Stokes provided the music
PLATINUM
Tammy Bone, John Goss of Coutts and Chriss Watts
taking off The second meeting of Brightonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most effective, influential and enjoyable networking forum, The Platinum Club, took place at The Grand Hotel and was a hugely successful evening that was well attended. The Platinum Club is open to substantial or influential businesses in Sussex and plans to bring together an eclectic mix of business leaders and interesting smaller niche companies for mutual business collaboration. The Club is operated by marketing agency Jenerator Creative, who act as the host for each event and assist in bringing together companies that have a mutual interest based on their in-depth knowledge of each memberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s company activities, requirements and future plans. Andrew Mosley, GM of The Grand Hotel, Paula Seabourne-Pearson of Jenerator Creative and David Stockman of Howlett Clarke Solicitors
The Club was proud to announce not only that Absolute Brighton has been appointed as the Official Media Partner for the Club, but
Stuart Gordon and Niki Wheeler
that they have also appointed cutting edge IT company Bite Studios, as the Official IT Partner. They are currently in production with
Karron Eubank, Maarten Hoffmann of Jenerator Creative and Niki Rule
the Platinum website. For further information on joining The Platinum Club, contact Maarten or Paula at Jenerator on 01273 621421 or mail to info@jeneratorcreative.co.uk. The next meeting is August 25th.
Clive Smith of HSBC,Martin Townshend of Infrastructure UK and Karron Eubank
Pictures Richard Bidwell
Greg Mishon of the RDF Group
Chriss Watts of One Hundred Membership with Tammy Bone of MetLife
Andrew Mosley, GM of The Grand Hotel with Paul Craig of Absolute Brighton
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Chestnut Tree goes to the new Albion stadium
FACES & PLACES Patron actress Julie Graham
A special reception to raise awareness of Chestnut Tree House, the only children’s Richard Light, Ryan Heal, Mayor of Brighton and Hove Ann Meadows and Andrew Mosely from The Grand
hospice in Sussex, was held at the brand new Amex Stadium. The reception saw more than 350 specially invited guests gather in the Bupa Suite to learn more about the work of the hospice. The afternoon was hosted by actress Julie Graham, a patron of the hospice. Other patrons were at the event, with Chestnut
Events Fundraiser Jo Carden with Holly Freeman, Tim Hutchings and Shelley Tredidga from Brighton Marathon
Tree House supporters, local dignitaries including the new Mayor of Brighton and Hove, Cllr Ann Meadows, and representatives from
Melissa Le Palud and Campbell Dickson from Rendezvous Casino
local groups and businesses. One of the main aims of the special reception was to launch the 2011 Snowman Spectacular Fundraising Ball, the charity’s flagship fundraising event, which will be held at the Brighton Hilton Metropole Hotel on Saturday John and Karen Menetrier of J’adore Art with artist Paul Mellia
3rd December. For more information visit www.thesnowmanspectacular.org.uk
Chestnut Tree House Chief Executive Hugh Lowson and Richard Apps
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Paul Mellia Internationally acclaimed 3D Super Realism Artist Paul Mellia will be exhibiting his latest works in the Gallery from 12th August 2011, and will be at the gallery to talk to people about his works. He is the fastest selling contemporary artist and is the only person licensed to sell DC and Marvel images. Paul’s original works will be on display at J’Adore Art Gallery from 13th August until 16th August. Paul’s prints start from £465 and his original works start from £18,000. He recently had an original piece of his art sell for £76,000 at auction.
2 Nile Pavilions Nile Street, The Lanes, Brighton BN1 1HW Telephone: 01273 776 070 www.jadore-art.co.uk Top: Marilyn Below right: Catwoman
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Top: Hulk, Grace Kelly, Chrome Robot I, Chrome Robot II Below: Dream Machine
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From classic Colonial to New Cool, Havana brings you a new brasserie, bar and late night lounge in Hove. Havana Spoon has a new look, a new French chef with a new menu that builds on the Havana brand with a glamorous modern twist
Spoon 70 - 72 Church Road, Hove. Telephone: 01273 651651 www.havanaspoon.co uk
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