Absolute Brighton February 2012 by Maureen Shine

ABSOLUTE BRIGHTON . ISSUE 85 . FEBRUARY 2012

ISSUE 85 . FEBRUARY 2012

LOVE IS ALL AROUND

VALENTINE’S DAY RECIPES, GIFTS AND INTERIOR DÉCOR

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CONTENTS

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February 2012 . Issue 85

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ABSOLUTE FEATURES 10 Valentine Date A glamorous romantic encounter of fashion 24 Going South TV presenter Helen Skelton on her charity trip to the South Pole 36 A Gift of Love Find the gift to express your feelings this Valentine’s Day ABSOLUTE REGULARS 9 Editor’s Letter 16 Absolute Fashionista Natalie Wileman on Valentine fashion for men 18 Lady in Red Sizzling hot fashion in the colour of love 20 Painting the Town... The colour of love for the stylish man 21 Absolute Faces and Places 22 Absolute Socialite Diary Peter Jarrette shares a page from his diary 22 What’s going on... Observations by Mo Hunter-Shine 23 Celebrity Spotlight 28 Fun in February Five things to cheer you this month 46 Absolute News 54 Absolute Whats On 68 Absolute Local History Brighton during World War II 72 Absolute Business 74 Absolute Distribution

ABSOLUTE INTERIORS 30 Cooking Up a Treat What type of new kitchen will you install? 34 The Heart of The Home Valentine products to fill your home with love ABSOLUTE HEALTH AND BEAUTY 38 The Heart of the Problem Sheryl Waters discusses what nature has to offer for a healthy heart 40 Absolute Hair with Mark Woolley 42 Absolute Make-up Column Celebrity make-up artist Jeni Dodson on how to look like an Oscar winner! 43 Luscious Lips Luxurious products to pamper your lips 44 Absolute Life Coaching 45 Absolute Dental Column

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ABSOLUTE FOOD AND DRINK 48 All Change at The Dyke A new face to a familiar Hove establishment 49 Listings 50 Heart’s Delight Special recipes for Valentine’s Day ABSOLUTE WEDDINGS 57 It All Ends in Tiers Traditional wedding cakes make a comeback 58 Small Favours Delightful little token gifts for your guests 60 Orchids for Love The perfect choice for your wedding bouquet

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The Wedding Section. Page 55

As we enter into the second month of 2012, I always think that this time of the year can be such an optimistic and upbeat period; there’s Spring on the horizon (and boy have we missed it), the evenings are getting longer (and hopefully a few degrees warmer), Brighton’s festivals are getting closer… and of course this year we have Olympic fever as well as the Queen’s celebrations for her Diamond Jubilee. So, all in all it looks like we are set for a few months of frolics and fun! And as we all know, our country needs it right now, so it couldn’t all happen at a better time. For some couples, this month may be especially special for them as they plan their weddings. For February, I am informed, is said to be one of the busiest months in the wedding industry, as brides and grooms-to-be ponder over all the exciting and beautiful items they will need for their big day. And with most weddings said to take place in the summer, now is their time. (Page 55) Bearing this in mind, we have put together a wedding section that we hope will inspire and help couples and families planning that extra special day. We discuss why orchids are such a popular choice for bouquets, and why traditional tiered cakes are fashionable once again. We also feature an article on favours. From jewellery to mini gumball machines and silver plated pens and wine stoppers, favours have become a big (and rather expensive) craze in our country. However, we scoured the shops and found that the more traditional and smaller offerings given as favours can actually be more special and sentimental for guests. We also discovered why the original favour of simply giving guests five sugared almonds wrapped in tulle nets, has such a lovely meaning. (Page 58) And whether you’re married, or single, Valentines Day is a great time to show that special person you care. Whether they know it’s from you or not, there are some lovely gifts available this year. From elegant and romantic to full-on Valentine’s tackiness we have put together a selection of ideas that we hope will suit all lovers (or soon-to-be lovers). (Page 36)

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Woman wears: 40’s black lace dress, £65; Earrings, £25; Bracelet, £10 - all from Tramp Man wears: Dinner jacket by Armani from Profile, £949; White shirt by Boss from Profile, POA; Bow tie by Boss from Profile, £59.95;

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Woman wears:80’s black & silver sequinned dress from Tramp, £68; Sequinned hat from Snoopers Paradise, £15; Earrings from Tramp, £25; Bracelet from Tramp, £10; Man wears: Dinner jacket by Armani from Profile, £949; White shirt by Boss from Profile, POA; Bow tie by Boss from Profile, £59.95 ABSOLUTE

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Woman wears: Pink dress by D&G from Profile, £279; Pink and black shoes by D&G from Profile, £469; Earrings from Tramp, £25; Bracelet from Tramp, £10 Man wears: Dinner jacket by Armani, £949; White shirt by Boss, POA; Bow tie by Boss, £59.95; Black shoes by Boss, £169 - all from Profile

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Blue twobirds short dress from White Mischief, £225; Silver rope earrings from Tramp, £13; Headband from Snoopers Paradise, £15; Silver gloves from Tramp, £10; Navy fur wrap from White Mischief, £99

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Blue twobirds short dress from White Mischief (displaying the different ways to wear it), £225; Silver rope earrings from Tramp, £13; Headband from Snoopers Paradise, £15; Silver gloves from Tramp, £10

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Photographer: Stephen Lawrence www.snapitnow.co.uk Stylist: Terrina ASSISTANT Stylist: Alex Pemberton Hair: Jermaine Jackson, Duke Hair: Tel: 07523 570275 Make-up and nails: Claire Pimbley using MAC www.clairepimbley.com E-info@clairepimbley.com ModelS Amy Neville & Yash Ozbaris www.freshagents.co.uk

WHITE MISCHIEF High Street, Henfield Tel: 01273 495566 www.whitemischiefbridal.com Tramp Vintage Boutique 22 Trafalgar Street, Brighton. Tel: 01273 687968 Profile Dukes Lane, Brighton. Tel: 01273 727 022 Absolute Brighton would like to say thank you to all the staff at Proud Ballroom in Brighton, for their help and hospitality with this shoot. Proud Ballroom, 83 St Georges Road, Kemp Town 0872 148 6048

Woman wears:Black velvet dress by D&G at Profile, £969; Silver rope earrings, Tramp, £13; Black patent bag from Tramp, £35; Shoes from Tramp, £60 Man wears: DJ by Armani from Profile, £949; Black t-shirt by Evisu from Profile, £49.95;

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BOY STORY

alentine’s Day is nearly here, and so in the

of both. They also have a great selection of shirts

spirit of giving something special to your

by Ben Sherman, to smarten him up a bit for the

loved one, I have decided to dedicate

evenings, and a very comfy Union Jack chair to sit

this month’s column to the man in your life, as it

in, should you be using my secret blind dating tip as

seems, my fashion column does seem to focus on

previously mentioned.

us girlies. Probably because it seems we have the pick of the bunch when it comes to Brighton’s finest boutiques, and also because statistically we spend more time happily in the pursuit of new

Stylist and designer Natalie Wileman

clothes to make our life’s joyful! My fiance does not believe in Valentine’s Day, but he does believe in lovely gifts, so over the years, as my Valentine treats have become more impressive to him, so in turn have mine. Proof that you can turn even the firmest anti-Valentine on to the occasion! If you are single, then do not despair, for this month

scours the streets of Brighton to find some classy and unusual

you can use my column as an address book, and

“They also sell some rather fabulous Men’s magazines that do not have a semi naked woman on the front” Fred Perry: Dukes Lane, Brighton Not least for the sometimes beautiful and quirky staff, but also for their amazing collaborations with catwalk designers such as Raf Simons. Also, you can get trying on the lovely womenswear, making

‘hang around’ the male boutiques listed (and the

shopping with him all that more enjoyable.

type of guy they attract), where I guarantee a

Peggs & Son: Duke Street, Brighton

suitably dressed man will appear before your very

Another quirky but luxurious cult boutique for

eyes. It’s the fashion version of blind dating. Enjoy!

men, just moments from the Churchill Shopping

Hunted: 44 Ship Street, Brighton

Mall, selling everything from cashmere socks, to

This trendy boutique sells clean cut, masculine and slightly mod inspired fashion from labels such as Marc Jacobs and Comme de Garcons. They seem

gifts for men this

to excel when it comes to the perfect parka; great

Valentine's Day

watches from Marc by Marc Jacobs will make sure

for romantic but chilly seaside strolls, and the new he never misses a hot date! Badger: Bond Street, Brighton When it comes to G-Star denim, and chunky knits, Badger are top class, providing a great selection

bold wallets to clothing. Favourite labels include Maharishi, A.P.C and Acne. The gift section on their website is an indispensible tool for women looking for a special gift idea in a hurry! They also sell some rather fabulous Men’s magazines that do not have a semi-naked woman on the front, a rarity in intelligent men’s literature! Twitter: @abfash Facebook: Absolute fashionista

Fred Perry

Peggs & Son

Peggs & Son Hunted

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OAK FRAMED BUILDINGS

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Be sizzling hot wearing the colour of love this romantic month Karen Millen Merino Dress The ladylike merino knit dress has short sleeves with a slash neck and attached belt at waist. Finished with Karen Millen branded zips. Elegant and flattering for all figures. £125 Karen Millen, Nile Street, Brighton. www.karenmillen.com

Halterneck Red And White Spot Circle Dress Polka dots have been a firm favourite with girls for well over 100 years. These 1950s style polka dot swing dresses by Vivien of Holloway are beloved by everyone from vintage and burlesque girls to curvy celebrities like Charlotte Church and Nigella Lawson. £89 www.vivienofholloway.com Telephone: 020 7609 8754

Oasis 60s Pocket Mini Skirt Cotton 97%, Elastane 3% Sale price £10 www.houseoffraser.co.uk

Halterneck Red Satin Top Glamorous 1950’s Pin-up style Vivien of Holloway top. The bodice is boned and lined to give you that amazing bullet pin-up shape. £35 www.vivienofholloway.com Telephone: 020 7609 8754

Axel Shoes These fabulous red suede stiletto heeled court shoes by Carvela at Kurt Geiger are sure to get hearts racing. £130.00 Kurt Geiger, North Street, Brighton. www.kurtgeiger.com

Coast Andrea Handbag Add a splash of colour to your outfit with this cute clutch. Stylish and functional, it can be used as a shoulder bag or a clutch. £45 www.johnlewis.com

Chanel Rouge Lipstick Rouge Allure Velvet Luminous Matte Lipcolour. There really is no other option for lipstick this valentines Day. £ 23.50 www.chanel.com

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Paint the town... Be sizzling hot wearing the colour of love this Valentines month Gant Oxford plaid pinpoint red shirt This on trend pinpoint Oxford cotton shirt in plaid check pattern has a button down collar with printed Rugger logo near waist and Gant shield logo on chest. Stylish and flattering for all ages. £95 www.gantuk.com

Borsoleno tie 100% Silk £35 www.yoox.com

Jack & Jones Down jacket Look smart and stylish, and keep warm in this superb down jacket. Material filling: 80% down, 20% feathers Sale price £180 www.zalando.co.uk

Striped Braces by Ted Baker Feature leather detail with leather fastening for buttons and a metallic clip fastening. Adjustable in length, and come in a Ted Baker presentation box. £45 Ted baker, Dukes lane, Brighton. www.tedbaker.com Combined Oxford shoe These brogue style leather shoes combine a deep burgundy tone with a red brushed leather. Perfect shoes for dancing, dining or simply cheering up a plain outfit. £99.99 Zara, Churchill Square, Brighton. www.churchillsquare.com

Black Tie red plain waistcoat This silky plain red waist coat from Black Tie at Debenhams is a classic design with full button fastenings and two mock pockets. £25 www.debenhams.com

Paul Smith Harlequin socks If wearing red isn’t really your thing, how about just flashing a touch of it with these Paul Smith red harlequin pattern socks. £17 www.paulsmith.co.uk

Dark Port Coloured Chinos This season is all about men in coloured Chinos. So why not express yourself this Valentine’s day and step out in these deep red port coloured ones. £28 Topman, Western Road, Brighton. www.topman.com

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Harry, Tony, Cllr Anne Meadows (Mayor of Brighton and Hove) and Scott Meadows

The Passion Tour

FACES & PLACES Martine van der Lingen, Geoff and Eve Finch

TROPICANA! VIP guests were recently treated to a wonderful first night performance of the European tour of this year’s Holiday On Ice at The Brighton Centre. Sensuous from start to finish this production of sheer extravagance and highly charged entertainment looks set to melt the ice. After an introductory talk by former Olympic skater and choreographer of the show, Robin Cousins, guests were then treated to the wonderful show itself where a cast of over 40 world class skaters seamlessly glided through smouldering boleros, sultry Latin rhythms and high-octane Rock ‘n’ Roll, each covered in wonderfully breathtaking costumes... this show simply exudes passion, colour and energy. One person who had a constant presence throughout the show with his music being featured throughout, was singer songwriter legend Barry Manilow. Apparently having seen the show himself, Robin told the audience how Barry gave Tropicana his golden seal of approval. www.holidayonice.co.uk Pictures Richard Bidwell

From The Grand Hotel: Paul Jones, Alice Jones, Harwill Diemling and Niki Rule

Henrik Rimmer (CFO of Holiday on Ice), Jill Cobley, Hans Staal (Executive Producer of Tropicana)

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Adam Bates, Cllr Mary Mears, Deni Nice and Danny Lee

Isabella Larkin, Olympic skater Robin Cousins and Caitlin Marsh

Allie Polhill of The Rockinghorse Appeal receiving a cheque from Robin Cousins and Jilly Greed, Managing Director of Holiday on Ice

Girls from the Great Britain Synchronised Swimming Team

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What’s going on....?

THESPIAN BRIGHTON PJ, aka Peter Jarrette, Brighton’s favourite socialite, with the latest in great new venues, events and happenings

Dear diary

Pictures by Melissa Buchanan

Peter Jarrette with Welcome to flirty February; the month of Laura Nixon mouth-to-mouth merriments. As we are all taking not-so-sneaky sidelong glances at members of all the sexes, you might well be interested in knowing of cosy places to do a spot of carnal canoodling this Valentines month. The wonderment that is Laura Nixon (best known to date as the Brighton-based UK Marilyn Monroe impersonator/performer) and her manager partner Sam Eddison have revealed the gem that is the city’s darkly sparkling new nightspot, The Jive Monkey at Number 5, Stein Street just on the ‘lip’ of Kemptown. Arranged over three floors, The Jive Monkey has all you need for an evening out; fabulous bar staff making top flight cocktails, soft corners to park with your paramour and friends. And upstairs the best of the city’s entertainers are crooning and carrying on for you through the night. I went along to the exciting opening not so long ago and was so pleased to see that a good swathe of the city’s social set had already caught on to the club and cabaret’s easy ambience. Lately too I’ve been part of the cast in the reality docu-com TV pilot show being filmed around our town, in London and soon some further afield locations, called The Wedding Experiment. The Wedding Experiment is the brainwave of both music producer Rob White (Hysteric Ego/Audio hijackers) and his fiancé, Absolute’s very own Fashionista Columnist, Natalie Wileman. Doubtless you will see us being filmed also soon at the glitzy opening of Bohemia, which by the way has already become the hottest, most sought after invite in town! With so much to do it’s our good fortune that the days are getting longer!

PJ Twitter.com/socialitepete facebook.com/peter.jarrette

Mo Hunter-Shine says it like it is

Enough is enough

Some years ago I used to get great pleasure from watching This Week, a BBC political talk show. Two old friends, former conservative MP Michael Portillo and Labour MP Diane Abbott used to share a small sofa together and discuss political issues of the day. Two very different people in every way, yet both intelligent and articulate, providing constructive comments and varying views in an entertaining way. It was good to watch them both, and I thoroughly enjoyed this refreshing and informative format, with two excellent players. In 2003, Diane took the decision to send her son to the private City of London School. Being a Labour MP, this understandably caused great controversy and criticism, as she was completely undermining all she stands for by taking this course. Some time prior to that, she made a comment at her local hospital about the unsuitability of “blonde, blue-eyed Finnish girls” as nurses at her local hospital, because they had “never met a black person before.” This was a terrible comment on several levels; first it shows ignorance of the breakdown of the people of Scandinavia, it is stereotyping, and, say a nurse had never seen a black person before – does this mean she wouldn’t, or couldn’t look after a black patient? Is Diane suggesting that black people need different care from white people? A massive faux pas on her part. She has also made other comments, one suggesting that taxi drivers don’t pick up black passengers. More recently, last month she let herself down by comments she made on twitter that “white people like to divide and rule.” Her defence was that she was referring to earlier colonial ways, but someone of her experience and intelligence should have realised that this comment would be taken on face value and not be acceptable. Criticism of these remarks has come from people of many ethnic backgrounds, and if a white MP had made a similar generalisation about black people, everyone - including Diane - would rightly be appalled. Her credibility now seems at an extremely low point and she appears to be doing an admirable job of showing she has a huge chip on her shoulder. The scourge of racism has recently been highlighted by the trial of two of the hideous racist thugs who cut short the life of a young student, Stephen Lawrence, because he was black. Racism issues have also been rife in sport, both on and off the field. As a country, we have always tried hard, and are still trying, to eradicate the cancer of racism in all its forms from our society. Diane Abbott’s comments have no place in this process. Personally, I am disappointed. I have always admired this bright, charismatic and energetic woman, who has been praised by many for her front bench performance, and has achieved so much in her life. But I, like many others, eventually have to say – enough is enough.

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As this is the wedding edition of Absolute Brighton this month, we bring you some celebrity wedding news

Bryan and Amanda Bryan Ferry and his PR girlfriend Amanda Sheppard married in a romantic island ceremony in January. The pair married in a simple private wedding at Amanyara luxury beach resort on the Turks and Caicos Islands at the beginning of January. Amanda, 29, wore an ethereal Lanvin white dress for the ceremony, while the 66-year-old Roxy Music star looked dapper in a dark blue suit by Anderson & Sheppard. As it happens Amanda is also Bryan’s son’s ex-girlfriend. Only in showbiz!

Justin and Jessica Singer and actor Justin Timberlake is officially off the market, ladies, after the 30-year-old proposed to Jessica Biel, 29, in December while the two were enjoying a holiday in Jackson, Wyoming. The proposal comes after a rocky year for the couple of almost five years – they split in the beginning of 2011, but three

Halle and Olivier Halle Berry is reportedly engaged to her boyfriend, French

Britney and Jason Could it be third time lucky for Britney Spears? The pop diva got engaged in December 2011 to her boyfriend (and former agent) Jason Trawick. The pair were celebrating Jason’s 40th birthday over a romantic dinner when he popped the question to a delighted Britney. Let’s hope this is it for Britney!

Drew and Will Drew Barrymore, 36, is reportedly engaged to her boyfriend of a year, Will Kopelman, 34. Art consultant Will proposed over the Christmas holidays while the two were spending 10 days of quality time together in Sun Valley. Aah, how romantic!

Aretha and Willie

actor Olivier Martinez, former fiánce Australian pop star Kylie Minogue for four years until 2007. He apparently proposed with an emerald and diamond ring over the Christmas holidays.

Matthew and Camila On Christmas Day, 42-year-old actor Matthew McConaughey asked Camila Alves, his partner of five years to marry him - and it looks like she said yes!

Russell and Katy Russell Brand has filed for divorce from his wife Katy Perry after just over a year of marriage. Brand, 36, and Perry, 27, met in 2008 and married last October, becoming one of the most high-profile couples in the entertainment industry at the time. But their marriage has reportedly been in trouble for

Grammy-winning singer Aretha Franklin is engaged to

several weeks - it was highly publicised that they spent the

long-time companion William ‘Willie’ Wilkerson.

Christmas holidays apart, and Brand was photographed in

She and Wilkerson are considering a summer wedding,

Cornwall in England while Perry was spotted in Hawaii – both

perhaps in Miami Beach, Florida.

without their wedding rings. He removed his wedding ring on

The 69-year-old Queen of Soul wants to follow the

TV, just a month before official news of the break.

ceremony with a reception on a private yacht. She joked:

The comedian filed divorce papers in Los Angeles’ superior

‘No, I’m not pregnant.’

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ABSOLUTE INTERVIEW Helen on her ski-bike

Going south Blue Peter presenter Helen Skelton is attempting a 500 mile trip to the South Pole for Sport Relief, on skis, kite-skis and on a bike. She called in to Absolute HQ on the satellite phone with an update on her progress. By Danny Masters Prior to this expedition, you kayaked

it will soon be over so I’m lucky in that respect.

levels up, I snack throughout the day on cheese,

the length of the Amazon and did a high

I’m looking upon it as a prison sentence and that

nuts and chocolate. Before we came out I had to

wire walk between the Battersea Power

there will be an end to it – eventually!

spend a whole day breaking up 160 chocolate

Station chimneys. Why do you do these

Any health scares?

bars into individual squares. We can’t unpeel the

crazy challenges? As a TV presenter, I’m in a priviliged position to be able to raise money for important projects, so I’d be letting myself down if I didn’t make the most of that. But also I’m incredibly lucky in that I can inspire children watching. So if just one little boy or girl watches and thinks ‘Yeah I fancy getting out there and trying some difficult but rewarding things’ then I’ve done my job. How are you finding the ski-bike? It’s incredibly exhausting! The tyres are really thick so it’s supposed to be good for grip but where the snow’s so deep it’s really tough to be able to pedal through. I keep grinding to a halt so it’s physically demanding. But when visibility is down to a few metres, staring at the ground for nine hours takes its toll on your brain. What’s keeping you going? Just the thought that I can’t let anyone down. If I’m to complete this trip, it’s now or never. This is my time! I’m relatively young and fit, so I just can’t allow myself to fail. As uncomfortable and arduous as this is, I keep remembering that there are people who cope with much worse for all their lives. This is just a short amount of time and

I’ve got terrible blisters on my feet and have to keep bandaging them. I also got seriously dehydrated because I wasn’t drinking enough. It’s so cold in the day you feel you’re certain to get black fingers if you take your gloves off to unscrew a water bottle. I was getting dull headaches because of it so now I’m really careful

wrappers in the cold wearing huge gloves so this way we can eat it. But any excitement about living off chocolate guilt-free for weeks was quickly lost after spending a whole day in a room breaking chocolate. Helen did a high wire walk at Battersea Power Station for Red Nose day

to take on loads of fluids. What are the toilet facilities like? There aren’t any! You just have to slope off to find a reasonably quiet space and dig a hole. But everything you bring into the Antarctic you have to take out with you so you have to do your business in a little plastic bag then take it with you. Nice…what one thing do you miss most? Apart from being able to speak to friends and family, I really miss being able to make a cup of tea when I want one. What things are you eating? It’s all dehydrated ration packs and tastes like boil-in-the-bag sawdust. My Christmas dinner on Christmas Day was dehydrated goulash. Lovely! Because it’s so cold we eat in the morning so we don’t have to stop. And we cook again at night when we stop to make camp. To keep energy

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“It’s so cold in the day you feel you’re certain to get black fingers if you take your gloves off to unscrew a water bottle.” What food do you really miss? I daydream about food all the time. My favourite is roast chicken and vegetables, so that’s constantly on my mind. And I would absolutely kill for an apple! But when I get home it’s going to be breakfast time so I’m now thinking about what I’m going to have for that first breakfast. In the Blue Peter studio

What’s happened to your beauty regime while you’re out there?

Helen beside her tent

What’s a beauty regime? I washed my hair for the first time a week ago. I’m having to drag a

collapsing your tent at night and having to get up

Turkey was brilliant but I’d have to say my trip to

and dig your tent out of the snow.

Brazil was unforgettable. There’s nothing on earth

bring a toothbrush head without the handle.

What do you listen to while you’re

like the Rio Carnival and if anyone ever gets the

Obviously there was no room for make-up so

trudging through the snow?

I had my eyeliner tattooed on! That was my

My iPod failed due to the cold so I have to go

believe the sights and the sounds.

one concession to beauty. I haven’t even got a

through the alphabet in my head, naming a

What challenge are you going to do after

hairbrush. I’m going to have to shave my head

town and a country for each letter. I did a similar

this to top it?

when I get home because my hair’s ruined. And I

thing when I was in that kayak. I used to try and

At the moment I couldn’t possibly consider doing

can’t even wash so I absolutely stink!

remember the names of shops in certain streets

another. I think I’ll have to retire.

and all the names of people in my primary school

Follow Helen’s Polar Challenge for Sport

class.

Relief every Monday on BBC1 until

It’s daylight the whole time so it is difficult if

As a Blue Peter presenter you’ve been

March.

you wake up at 2am. But I’m so tired at night

on some amazing trips. What’s been your

that I am sleeping. The worst thing is the wind

favourite?

sled with all my kit on so we had to keep weight down to a minimum so I was only allowed to

Are you managing to get any sleep at night?

chance to go, you simply have to experience it to

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FACES & PLACESNaughty Alice Sophia Behr as ‘Alice’

in Wonderland

Sami Kidd as ‘The Knave of Hearts’

It was ‘adult time’ for theatregoers at Peter Mantle’s grown-up pantomime, Naughty Alice In Wonderland. Full of slap-stick and saucy innuendos, guests were treated to a panto evening like no other where they also enjoyed a three course meal. EastEnders actress and screen writer, Carol Harrison appeared as ‘The White Rabbit’ while model and actor Scott Virgo made a guest appearance as ‘Aladdin.’ Carol Harrison as ‘The White Rabbit’ with ‘Alice’

Pictures Richard Bidwell

Toni and John Pickles

Brian Ralfe, Deborah Aldridge and Lee Tracey

Scott Virgo, who made a guest appearance as ‘Aladdin’

Dani Dors, Charlie Brown and Angie Johnson

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ABSOLUTE FEBRUARY

Fun in February 1 Crazy about Charles!

Dickens fever is set to grip the nation this month, as we celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Britain’s greatest writer on the 7th. At Charles Dickens’ birthplace in Portsmouth on 7th February, his birthday will be celebrated with wreath-laying by the Lord Mayor and speeches, plus a range of activities and celebrations in the street including street performers, musicians, food, craft activities, readings. Free admission to the birthplace for timed slots during the day.

2 Valentine’s Day If you are in a relationship, Valentine’s Day is the time to let your partner know how much you care. Many restaurants offer special Valentine’s packages, and the shops are full of ideas for gifts to give your loved one. If you are single, however, but have your eye on a particular person, be bold and send them a card! If they feel the same, they will probably guess the sender and, who knows, it could be the start of a big affair. Good luck!

FIVE THINGS YOU SIMPLY MU ST KNOW ABOUT THIS MONTH!

The Museum of London is holding many special events this month, also celebrating Dicken’s close association with the capital. If you are a fan of Dickens, his wonderful characters and exciting plots, then take some time out to visit some of these tributes, and pay your respects to a great man who opened the eyes of a blinkered society to the poverty and injustices that were happening in London. www.dickens2012.org

3 Third Ropetackle Beer Festival

Organised in partnership with Southwick-based performance poet Attila the Stockbroker, and Dark Star Brewery, Ropetackle Art Centre in Shoreham hosts its third annual Beer Festival this month. Sessions take place on the evening of Friday, 3rd February, and then on the afternoon and evening of Saturday, 4th February. The festival also features some top-notch live music. The Third Annual Ropetackle Beer Festival Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th February 2012 Ropetackle Arts Centre, Little High Street, Shoreham Friday Evening 6pm - 11pm £7, Saturday Afternoon 12pm - 5pm £3 Saturday Evening 7pm - 11pm £7. Box office: 01273 464440 www.ropetacklecentre.co.uk

4 Big Love Inn – Clocktower Sanctuary Fundraiser

Disco Deviant is a banner for club nights, bar grooves, a blog and radio show, which focus on the Post Disco and Groove led music scene. This month they are getting a few DJ’s and friends together under one roof for a party to raise money for a worthy Brighton charity. The Clocktower Sanctuary is a local charity that helps vulnerable young people. As the party will be held

close to Valentine’s Day, the event is called Love Inn @ The Loft. Please support this worthy charity, and have a great time in the process. Big Love Inn @ The Loft Saturday 11th February The Loft, Ship Street, Brighton Advanced tickets (£5) available from www.theransomnote.co.uk/ticket

Take a leap!

The 29th February is known as a leap day, and occurs every four years during a leap year. This day is added to the calendar every four years to bring the solar year of 365¼days into line with the calendar year of 365 days. On this special day, tradition has it that a woman can propose marriage to a man! At one time,

a law existed in Scotland forbidding a man to refuse a proposal made to him. Punishment was a large fine! Perhaps we should look on this day as an extra bonus and try to do something special. If it is your birthday, it is indeed special and you belong to an elite group. Enjoy, and take a leap!

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Cooking Up A Treat

Making the decision about which style kitchen to opt for, can be hard. With so many different choices available, the chore can be big. Here, we select a pick of what we think are the best designs and styles currently available on today’s market Tight For Space In today’s era of homeowners chopping up space to incorporate flats or student accommodation, there are some ingenious ideas for kitchen design available for small areas. We particularly like this new Circle Kitchen from Compact Concepts, ideal for small spaces but still extremely chic. It’s 1.8 square metres object features all the characteristics of a usual kitchen. The kitchen is fully circular, rotating as a full 180 degrees furniture piece, which incorporates everything from the kitchen sink and dishes to the microwave and dishwasher. 360 degrees rotating shelves help to access pots, pans, glassware and so on. Circle Kitchen has exactly the same amount of kitchen cupboard space as any other middle-sized kitchen. It’s really a room within a room, so if you have a small space it could be perfect for you. The retail price for it ranges from approximately £6,500 up to £15,000 depending on gadgetry. It’s also available in different colours, from bright red to pinewood.

Colour Magic Bringing a splash of colour in to your kitchen is brave and exciting. It’s certain to turn your kitchen into a room of energy and exhilaration. Gone will be those days of ‘slaving over the oven.’ It will be a joy to work in. Surprisingly, achieving a coloured kitchen isn’t as hard a task as you may think. Once you have selected the palette you are drawn to, you will find that most kitchen suppliers you approach will have a selection of cabinets, doors and tiles to suit your needs. Often more colour impact can be made when the work surfaces and kitchen island are of a plainer material and colour. Go on, splash out and have fun with colour!

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Modern Mania 2012 is a strange but compelling time for modern kitchen design. A new style is consuming any new material or format that pokes its head out of the ground. The previous trend of white minimalist kitchens with excessive-gloss up-to-date cabinetry and handleless doors, continues to be thriving, and will do so for many years to come. Nevertheless, curves and malleable supplies have got extra presence from increased finish designer kitchen companies. Corian, Hi-Macs and different acrylic stable

Traditional Country The beauty of a traditional country kitchen is that often handcrafted, they look stunning.

surfaces are making a powerful impact as

A quality handcrafted kitchen, looks particularly suited in a country style home. Using earthy

they’re the one kitchen material carrying

and organic wooden products to build the kitchen island or worktops and doors, enhances

enough to mould into exotic, ergonomics shapes which will be big this year. For 2012, the modern kitchen is all about

the homely natural feel, with the chosen finished tone of wood looking better as it ages. However, choosing ‘traditional’ does not mean you miss out on modern fittings and appliances. What is also great about this style kitchen, is that every modern intervention can

curved kitchen islands that mix the majority

be easily incorporated in to today’s traditional kitchen but not necessarily on show. Coffee

of required home equipment with organic

machines can be carefully hidden behind sleek lift-up doors finished in a traditional wooden

formed breakfast bars incorporated into curved cabinetry to form ergonomic shapes. So to sum up, the modernistic kitchen is all about curves.

style. Drawers that look traditional from the outside can be set on a modern easy-slide fitting. And under those large old slates on the floor can be the all-important necessity for today - underfloor heating. Alternatively, it is also acceptable in the new traditional kitchen to have appliances on show.

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Home is where the heart is...

Bring some romance into your house this Valentine’s Day

Heart Vase This gorgeous ball-shaped vase hand decorated with a sponge technique by Polish artisans. £19.95 www.poliepottery.co.uk Wooden Three Drawer Heart Chest £22 www.dobbies.com

Above: Red Heart Dog Draught Excluder Hand made by a women’s group in Mumbai that helps disadvantaged women gain access to an education and income generating skills. £19 www.fairwindonline.com Above left: Antique White Hanging Heart Mirror Wooden antique style hanging white heart mirror. £18.95 www.dotcomgiftshop.com Left: Bonheur Heart Memoboard Heart shaped notice board, made with natural linen fabric and wooden buttons. £21.95 www.thevintageandhandmadegiftco.com

Cushions

Home Is Where The Heart Is Cushion This simple, stylish design features a handpainted house and ‘home’ text with a red felt heart sewn inside. The cover is made from 100% calico cotton. £29.99 www.urbancuckoo.co.uk Stitch Detail Heart Cushion Exclusive to Nordic House. A lovely heart cushion in either natural or white linen/cotton mix with a pretty, stitch detailed edge. £19.95 www.nordichouse.co.uk Heart Cushion A rose and ivory stripe heart cushion with green and red henley thick weave fabric. Handmade embroidered cushion in rose and ivory stripe. £28 www.susiewatsondesigns.co.uk

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Blackboard Heart Cupboard Hand carved by local artisans from sustainable mango wood, this vintage style distressed white shelf with 3 nickel hooks, 2 heart blackboards and small cupboard doors. £29.99 www.retreat-home.com Hearts Champagne Glasses - Set Of 2 High quality champagne flutes depict the love for this celebratory bubbly with their engraved, rich red, graphic hearts. Made of high tech glass, this pair complete any special occasion and stand at a whopping 30cm high! £19 www.redcandy.co.uk

‘Loves Ways’ Arti & Mestieri clock Designed in a funky heart shape in jazzy red metal with a raised heart and a black arrow appearing to go through it. £84.00 www.jazzitupinteriors.co.uk Home Is Where The Heart Is Clock This hand painted heart clock is screen printed with ‘Home is where the heart is’ with a quartz swept movement (not ticking). £49.50 www.velvetbrown.co.yuk

In the kitchen...

Heart Coffee Mugs Exclusive to Nordic House. Gorgeous mugs decorated with a white outlined heart in a slightly raised effect. £9.95 www.nordichouse.co.uk Gingham Coasters Red gingham pattern heart shaped coasters made from wood with matching store box. £7.95 www.melodymaison.co.uk Heart Stoneware Bowl And Ladle Generously sized stoneware serving bowl with a matching heart-shaped bamboo ladle, designed in Sweden by Ylva Olsson. Presented in a gift box. £32 www.berryred.co.uk

Heart Shaped Indoor Watering Can A cute watering can for use indoors. 20 x 20 x 10cm. £8.99 www.GettingPersonal.co.uk Hot Pink Heart Umbrella This bright pink stylish and highly fashionable umbrella comes with a smart, ergonomically designed colour coordinated handle for added comfort and effect. £26.99 www.ayedo.co.uk

Heart Shaped Olive Wood Cutting Boards These gorgeous and tactile cutting boards are handmade from olive wood. Each board has its own character from the graining of the wood. £8.95 www.velvetbrown.co.uk

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A gift of love An eclectic mix of lovely gifts, from the quirky to the exqusite

‘Truly Beloved’ exclusively at Julian Stephens A range of silver hearts to be worn plain or personalised with gemstones and hand engraved to your design. £49-£97 37 Gloucester Road, Brighton Call 01273 692110

1. Spa Hot Rocks Gift Pack This fantastic Spa Hot Rocks Gift Set is the perfect present to help ease away any stresses and strains of every day life for your loved one. £17 www.forherfromyou.co.uk Telephone: 023 92342465

4 Hanging Valentines Metal Tea Light Holder/decoration Available in many different colours and sizes £9.00 Manor of Things 9 Richardson Road, Hove 01273 208060

2. 18ct White Ruby and Diamond Heart and Arrow Pendant and Chain £975 James Ross 29 Station Road, Portslade 01273 239763 www.jamesrossjewellers.co.uk

5. Heart Warmer Hot Water Bottle £5.99 www.GettingPersonal.co.uk Telephone: 0845 217 6382

3. Magic Love Candle Magical colour changing candle. £6.99 www.GettingPersonal.co.uk Telephone: 0845 217 6382

6. Truly, Madly, Deeply Cushion Available in a sand linen/cotton mix or a rustic hessian with the wording ‘Truly, Madly, Deeply Since’ personalised with the year of your choice. £19.95 www.notmassproduced.com Telephone: 01279 447615

7. Handle With Care Paperweight Use as a paperweight or just as a daily reminder of how loved you are! £9.99 www.tch.net Telephone: 02392 469400 8. Chocolate Pizza Staying in at your loved one’s home this Valentines night? Then this yummy ‘chocolate’ pizza will make a unique present to deliver straight to their door. www.funkyhampers.com Telephone: 01323 737006 9. Bed Of Roses Red Kit This kit includes over 100 scented red silk petals, four tealights and a special invitation card for your partner. £13.95 www.forherfromyou.co.uk Telephone: 023 92 342465

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Stepping out in style The Martlets fabulous fashion show Photograph by Paul Williams

Come and join us for a fabulous evening where well known fashion shops in Brighton will be exhibiting their summer seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest styles. The range of clothing will be eclectic from high end shops in the centre of Brighton to fashionable vintage. It all takes place at the new Boundary Room at Sussex County Cricket Club. Shops taking part include:

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The latest internet sensation Bugsy swimwear and beach dresses. A new concept in swimwear, mix and match design your own outfit for the beach.

The Martlets Fashion Show Walk in Wardrobe the queen of prom gowns and Ascot outfits will parade dresses together with stunning hats perfect for Ladies Day at the races. The Martlets very own charity shops will also be showing just what is possible in the latest fashions at a fraction of the price.

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ABSOLUTE HEALTH

GET TO THE HEART OF THE PROBLEM Our health expert Sheryl Waters discusses what nature has to offer to help keep your heart healthy

t’s the month of love and you might find yourself drawing little hearts on your letters or feeling your heart flutter as you look at your love. Perhaps this is also the month when all of us must think about our own hearts. Since heart disease is the number one killer on the planet, how can we love our hearts more to ensure our own health and well being? Nutrition to show your heart you care Adding in some key nutrients into our diet nurtures and supports our beloved heart. Cayenne is sometimes referred to as the ‘King of Herbs’ and is one of the most powerful heart-healthy substances. It strengthens, stimulates, and tones the heart, balances circulation and blood pressure, and calms palpitations. Along with cayenne, hawthorn is a favorite herb of the heart. Hawthorn is rich in flavonoids that protect small capillary vessels from free-radical damage. It normalizes blood pressure, lowers cholesterol and fat deposits in the liver and aorta and helps conditions such as angina, arrhythmia, arteriosclerosis, blood clots, and hypertension. Magnesium helps prevent heart attacks, regulates high blood pressure and helps ease heart arrhythmia, in addition to having a great many other vital health benefits. Thanks to today’s SAD diet and mineral depleted soils, it is estimated that anywhere from 80 to 95 percent of us are deficient in magnesium. CoQ10 is an essential primary heart protector while the mineral selenium is essential for the body’s natural production of CoQ10. It was noted over a half century ago that the mineral silicon was abundant in healthy hearts and deficient in diseased hearts and heart vessels. Silicon is responsible for both the strength and elasticity of cardiovascular tissue. It is a semiconductor that is involved in nervous system message transmissions and is likely important for the heart’s electrical functions.

“...pure chocolate (cacao) is a natural source of heart-healthy theobromine, and also contains the flavanol epicatechin, which improves blood vessel function.” Abundant evidence now points to the numerous cardio protective functions of vitamin D. Restoring vitamin D to normal levels have been found to help reduce inflammation, normalize blood pressure, and improve insulin sensitivity - all factors that reduce heart disease risk. Several studies have shown that a clove a day of garlic inhibits bad cholesterol (LDL) production and raises the good kind (HDL). Smaller trials

have also indicated that garlic helps normalize blood pressure, prevent blood platelet aggregation, and improve circulation. Studies reveal that heart disease is an early form of sailor’s scurvy, which is caused by weakening of the arterial walls due to a deficiency in Vitamin C. Vitamin C induces the natural repair of the blood vessel wall in cardiovascular disease, which can lead to a halt in progression of vascular lesions. Traditionally used to treat a racing heart caused by nervous tension, longterm use of this herbal sedative may reduce the formation of clotting factors, lower total cholesterol and triglycerides, and strengthen the heart muscle. Motherwort is typically consumed as a prepared tea throughout the day. And last but certainly most exciting, cacao! That’s right, pure chocolate is a natural source of heart-healthy theobromine, and also contains the flavanol epicatechin, which improves blood vessel function. Raw chocolate is becoming increasingly popular, so this year treat your love (and your heart) to some chocolate in its most delectable and healthy form. Pump it up! Exercise is key to the wellbeing of your heart. Whatever form of exercise you choose, make sure to get the heart pumping at least a couple of times per week. Walking is one of the safest, most effective forms of exercise that will assist with successful weight loss and future weight, health and heart maintenance. This is because it is able to lower the low-density lipoprotein (LDL or otherwise known as bad) cholesterol and raise the high-density lipoprotein (HDL or good) cholesterol levels in the blood. Studies have shown that those who walk for an average of 30 to 60 minutes per day, have an almost 40% less chance of developing heart disease and cancer. Take a walk in nature and look for ways to walk rather than drive. Your heart will shower you with love and life! Forgive and Find the Love Everyone knows that being angry feels terrible. When we feel angry at someone, we get a tight feeling in our chest and body, and our minds aren’t free. Feeling angry at someone who cuts you off when you are driving is bad enough. Long term, chronic anger can ruin people’s lives, not to mention their precious hearts. Feeling angry for something that happened in childhood can literally make people prisoners of their own emotions. If we have people in our lives who we feel resentful of, the time is now to work through these emotions and take responsibility for our lives and our health. By continually forgiving our parents, those we feel have treated us poorly, and most importantly ourselves, our lives become freer and our hearts calmer. Love yourself and your heart forgive!

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Robbie Savage at the Amex

New Health and Wellbeing Centre opened by former Brighton player

x premiership and Brighton footballer, Robbie Savage, fresh from his recent Strictly Come Dancing success, returned to Brighton to open the new Health and Wellbeing Centre at the Amex Stadium for his friends Tim and Jackie Stevenson (pictured above). Dr Tim Stevenson, club doctor for the last 17 years, said â&#x20AC;?It was great to welcome Robbie back to Brighton. He has been really interested in what we are doing here, so he took a break from rehearsals for the Strictly tour to waltz down to the Amex, and cut the ribbon opening our centre, which is open to everyone in the Community.â&#x20AC;? The centre provides a full range of health and wellbeing services such as Health Screening (MOTs), Physiotherapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (Counselling), Life Coaching and general medical services. Telephone 01273673000 or email info@thehealthycompany.com

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ABSOLUTE HAIR AND BEAUTY

Ski-Chic

This month Mark Woolley discusses looking after your hair on the slopes

ime out on the slopes can wreak such havoc on the hair. The combination of cold temperatures, wind and harsh sun rays weaken and even damage the structure of the hair and the effects can be seen and felt sometimes almost immediately. Throw into this the vanity of also trying to look as cool as possible, all the while juggling various pieces of headgear along with obligatory eyewear and ski-chic may seem like an unattainable concept. But there are steps you can take to minimise something of a hair disaster. It does require a little more time and effort but your hair will thank you for it in the long run. Problems: - The cold air dehydrates hair, and can leave it brittle, frizzy and unmanageable. - The temptation to put on and take off microﬂeeces during breaks can add further trouble by making the hair even more static. - Wearing a hat or helmet for long periods of time traps heat and sweat so the hair constantly feels damp and greasy. Not ideal après-ski hair. - Constant goggle-tugging can trap hairs between the straps and rip them apart if you’re not careful. This weakens the hair and can lead to dreaded split ends.

Solutions: The key to tackling the first three points is to cleanse and reintroduce moisture back into the hair by washing it with a moisturising or strengthening shampoo and conditioner on a daily basis. Even those with fine hair should condition to ensure that moisture levels are topped up – just use a conditioner specifically formulated for fine hair so it doesn’t feel heavy. I’d also highly recommend a concentrated hair treatment every couple of days to add a surge of moisture and nourishment to the hair. Applying some Electric Intensive Treatment Masque to the lengths and ends and leaving for 10 minutes will ensure your hair is sufficiently hydrated and protected from the elements until the next treatment. When brushing the hair, make sure you do so as gently as possible with an appropriate brush. Denman have a brilliant range of natural bristle brushes which detangle and smooth whilst being kind to fragile hair. It is also important to curb flyaways which could get caught up between helmet and goggle straps. Fix any stray hairs into place with a dose of L’Oreal Professionnel Fix Anti-Frizz Spray.. The bonus is that it also makes hair less permeable to moisture in the air, thus reducing frizz.

By Mark Woolley Mark Woolley is the owner and creative director of Electric Hairdressing.

Failsafe looks on the slopes

Down and natural: You can’t go too far wrong with this look although you should bear in mind, solely for safety reasons, that the hair should be kept away from the face. A simple headband should do the trick or if you have time and the know-how, why not French plait the shorter layers so hair stays in place for longer. This also means you’ll have one less accessory to manoeuvre around. If you condition your hair properly, there’s no reason you can’t show it off by leaving it down. Plus, it keeps the neck warm and cosy whilst the winds blow around you. All tied up: This is practical on all levels as it keeps most of the hair away from the face altogether and makes less of a statement if your hair isn’t at its best. Wear it low slung so there is no interference with hats, helmets or goggles. Wrapping the ponytail into a bun will also help to reduce kinks and knots afterwards. For further details on Mark Woolley, Electric Haircare or any of the salons in the Electric group view the website www.electric-hair.com

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MODELS OWN BOTTLESHOP IN WESTFIELD

Always innovating, always exciting, Models Own launch a unique new

Rather than a typical boring box-shop, Models Own has gone one

shopping experience with the opening of the first Bottleshop.

step further. “At Models Own we like to do things differently”, says

Launching in Westfield London, Shepherds Bush in April 2012, the

Mark Rodol, CEO. “You hear about other brands trying to create ‘im-

new Models Own Bottleshop will be situated in the best location

mersive shopping experiences’ so we’ve taken this literally by asking

within the mall – opposite Top Shop, Apple and Zara.

people to actually shop in the world’s largest bottle of nail polish!”

Models Own, famed for its trend-setting colour cosmetics, will sell nail

In just three years, Models Own is Europe’s fastest growing cosmetic

polishes in an amazing spectrum of over 200 colours along with their

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full range of accessories and some fabulous store exclusives.

and celebrity fans ranging from Jessie J to Alexa Chung.

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ABSOLUTE MAKE UP 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!

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Red Carpet Radiance Around this time every year, Hollywood’s A-List comes together to honour the year’s greatest achievements in film. Tinseltown schmoozes with screen legends and industry up-and-comers, they sashay down the reddest carpet of them all, in what we have come to regard as the must-see fashion showdown of the season: it’s the OSCARS! Hollywood starlets like Rooney Mara and Michelle Williams will spend a good hour and a half in the make-up chair before they even set foot on the red carpet. It is the most committed of all the make-up rituals, as the look has to stay fresh and flawless for hours afterwards. Red carpet make-up is all about clever definition and dynamic colours. Whether it is for a red carpet event or a wedding, every feature needs to be well addressed. It is a unique moment when all eyes are upon you and you want to create that wow factor! In the spirit of the impending star-studded evening, you too can look like a star with the right products and skill to help bring out the best version of you. So put your best face forward and get camera ready. Define your star style with these handy tips for any big night out where you may need that extra oomph to your look.

Oscar-worthy must-have products Step 1. Prime time: A face primer is a must. It not only prevents your make-up from drifting off your face halfway through the day, but it also evens out the skin tone and gives your face a healthy glow. Be sure to choose the correct formula for your skin type. Step 2. Photo finish: Create the perfect foundation base by opting for a long-lasting formulation without titanium dioxide. This is a highly reflective ingredient and whilst being essential in sunscreens, it has a tendency to cast a ghostly appearance in flash photos. Step 3. Focus on the eyes: Never underestimate the value of your eyes when achieving a star studded look. Always shade and outline the eyes for definition, no matter how subtle. Take a bright light shimmer eyeshadow and dab a little right on the inside corner of your eyes. This will not only make the eyes appear bigger, but brighter and more alert. Step 4. Blush: Compliment the look by adding a soft blush and blend seamlessly. Photos often flatten out the face and you can lose the colour and appear washed out. Go a little more intense with your colour than your usual, and layer a powder blush over a cream blush base. 42

Step 5. Shimmer: Bronzer will be crucial to add that extra glow on this year’s red carpet. But your number one tool in achieving that ‘lit from within’ look is a great highlighter or ‘spotlighting’ cream. Use sparingly on cheekbones and collarbone to catch the light, add radiance and definition by choosing a powder or cream with variations of gold, champagne, peach and bronze as they will flatter all skin tones. Step 6. Paparazzi pout: We are seeing a return to pink for the spring season, it is one of the most universal colours that tends to signal health and youth. Start with a soft application of colour that you can build upon as you feel more comfortable. Finally, to make the eyes pop and to bring extra confidence to the expression, apply lashings of mascara. For extra definition, go crazy with false eyelashes and use clear mascara to keep your brows in place. Make your exit as good as your entrance with a beautiful back. Cover up unsightly marks with a touch of foundation.

Tip: Blotting tissues are every girl’s best friend when it comes to combating shine without the need of powder.

And the award goes to...

Oscar winning Meryl Streep

1. Benefit: Porefessional Pore Minimiser. This primer is perfect to conceal large pores on or around the cheeks and in the T-zone before makeup. A lightweight balm that leaves a translucent pore coverage and smoother-than-smooth skin. www.debenhams.com £23.50 2. Bobbibrown: Natural Finish Long Lasting Foundation SPF 15 Oil-free, creating a soft-matte, even-looking skin without having to pile on powder throughout the day. Transfer-resistant formula helps create a barrier against heat and humidity for eight hours. www.bobbibrown.co.uk £29.00 3.YSL: Pure Chromatics - Wet And Dry EyeShadow Water transforms the powder to a cream allowing colour pigments to appear more intense and metallic than before! www.yslbeauty.co.uk £37.00 4. Chantecaille: Poudre De Perle This innovative blush formula is contained in its own brush and delivers the perfect amount of colour. The smart formula of Poudre de Perle replaces traditional talc particles with weightless, silky, and translucent optics that ensure skin clarity and luminosity. www.spacenk.co.uk £46.00 5. Estée Lauder: Pure Color Long Lasting Lipstick A new collection in an expansive range of shades and finishes from satin to shimmer. Enriched with lip-loving ingredients, including apricot kernel, shea butter and murumuru butter that leave lips soft and creamy smooth. Medium-to-full, buildable coverage. Long-lasting and Fade-resistant. www.esteelauder.co.uk £16.50

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ABSOLUTE BEAUTY

Luscious lips Your lips will never have been so pampered, as with these luxurious and extra special products

Clinique’s Chubby Stick Lip Colour Balm A sheer hint of moisturising colour that glides on effortlessly, leaving behind a natural blush of colour and sheen. Chunky cherry, Super Strawberry, mega melon £15 www.clinique.co.uk Barry M Lip Paints Two new additions include Pretty Pink (shown) and Pale Nude £4.49 www.barrym.com

Coca Cola Lip Happiness Gorgeous vintage inspired lip products, From £6 www.boots.com

CID i-Shine Super Shiny Lip Gloss with Mirror sea Breeze £12.50www.newcidcosmetics. com

CID i-Slick Luxurious Lip Colour The intense colour of a lipstick with the ease and comfort of a lip gloss. £18.50 www.newcidcosmetics.com

2True Plumptuous Lip Gloss Contains special lip plumping ingredients. £ 1.99 or £4.99 for three Available exclusively from Superdrug

Lip Pop Lip Gloss Range of colours in Fair, Med and Med/Dark categories. Fair - I like Boys (shown) £7.99 www.myfacecosmetics.com

2True Colour Drench Lipstick Intense, dramatic colour. Available in five shades. £ 1.99 or £4.99 for three Exclusively from Superdrug

Rouges à Lèvres by Sisley Four new lipsticks launch this month in this range of hydrating long lasting lipstcks. Pictured: Rose Fuschia and Rouge Passion. £31 www.sisley-cosmetics.com

New CID i-Gloss With a gel formulation for a lightweight finish and a non sticky consistency, this lip gloss helps create high-glam shine that really lasts. Pictured: Coconut. £16 www.newcidcosmetics.com EcoTools 6 Mini Brushes Great for applying lip colour. £4.99 www.boots.com

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ABSOLUTE LIFE COACHING This month, Absolute Life Coaching discusses the benefits and ways to enjoy a more active life

GO FOR IT! A

s the New Year starts we often make resolutions to be healthier and get

And thereon after each week.

· Stimulate endorphins for a sense of well-being and positivity

The secret might be to alternate what

fit etc. And even though we know that an

· Burn calories

you do rather than the repetition of a gym

active healthy body uses more energy than

· Boost the immune system

routine. Keep looking out for new ideas to

a sedentary one, these very promising

· Reduce cholesterol levels

add to your list, and have a go!

plans often fall away as spring looms. And

· Reduce stress and tension

we are now in February already.

· Increase energy and vitality

If you are interested in Life Coaching

In gyms you see the usual groups of unfit

This month, we suggest that instead of just

please contact Georgina or Terrina at

folks turn up for the first part of the year,

heading to the gym, try this little task:

079912206483. Terrina11@btinternet.com

only to get sweaty in an effort to lose those

Make a list of all the possible ways you

All our sessions are done with the utmost

pounds. We’ve all been there ourselves

could become more active. It may be you

confidentiality.

haven’t we? People think that exercise will

decide to go to the gym, or walk up the

work by reducing their waistlines and that

stairs (instead of the lift), dance a little

this is what matters most in their lives; in

(even if at home), skip, walk the dog, swim,

truth, active living is more important than

or just go for a walk over the South Downs.

just getting those waistlines down.

Now try crossing off the list those that

Being active alone helps to:

don’t make you feel good or that you don’t

· Stimulate your lymph system

really enjoy.

· Make your digestive system work

Have another look at the list and think

regularly · Keep your heart healthy and improve circulation

which activity will be the easiest to start this weekend. The next step is to now try to do this task two to three times this week.

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ABSOLUTE DENTAL COLUMN

FINDING YOUR WAY IN THE DARK Sandy Bone, Hygienist at Marina Dentalcare explains the importance of using your senses to help with the well being of your mouth

ast month I was trying to introduce the idea that self awareness was vitally important for your ability to maintain your own dental health, and that when we talk about techniques and ways of self help in oral hygiene, these things can only be effective if we can raise your awareness and help you apply these ideas. Raising your own awareness of your ability to maintain your mouth in a satisfactory plaque free state is not easy. How do you do it? Which one of your senses is the most effective? Yesterday, a patient said to me “I guess you are going to put that dye all over my teeth again, and I shall be amazed at how much I have not achieved, there will be stain (plaque) everywhere!” He then went on to explain that he had looked that every morning in the bathroom mirror, and everything looked fine. But somehow, when I looked it was not! He found this depressing and disappointing, as he was trying very hard to get it right. I pointed out to him that in the surgery we use a very powerful light to see clearly into the mouth as it is pitch dark in there. I, for one, can see nothing without said light, and I would be surprised thatm even with the best intention in the world, he probably would not be able to see much ether! Just to add to the difficulties the colour of plaque appears to be the same as the tooth. This is why we use a dye to show both our patients and ourselves what is clearly there rather than just guessing. The added advantage of the dye is that it differentiates between recent deposit of plaque and older more damaging deposits. Your sense of sight is in fact a very limited way for you to raise your awareness. It can be helpful if you have a magnifying mirror with a very good light shining into the mouth (a south facing widow

sill on a very bright day will help) and you use your fingers to pull the lips away from the side of your teeth. Remember to focus your awareness (or attention) onto the millimetre of tooth and gum that adjoin one another. But even with all of these things in place, it can be difficult to see and interpret what you can see. So sight is a very limited way of improving your plaque awareness,

“...Don’t just say that feels good, actually feel it! Be more specific and try to feel accurately the curves and shape of your teeth...” A better way is to develop your sense of awareness of feeling or touch. Try this: using your tongue find the last tooth on the bottom of your mouth on the right hand side. Make that the left hand side if you clean your teeth with your left hand. Find the gum and find the side of the tooth. Can you distinguish between the two ? Clean enamel is very smooth and there is a definite line of gum end that you should be able to distinguish. If you cannot, try to make sure that your toothbrush goes exactly to that area. Remember to feel the toothbrush position, and when you are doing it, be specific. Then try to feel again. With practice you will be able to feel if you have achieved a plaque free status in that difficult area. Still finding it in the dark? Try this: assuming that you are not wearing any crowns on your front teeth, find on the upper front teeth numbers 1,

2, 3 counting from the midline. If you are right handed on the right hand side, vice versa for the left handed. Does the area of tooth that is closest to the biting tip feel any different to the area in between or closer to the gum? Again you should feel an allover very smooth feel if plaque free. but it will feel fluffy or furry if there is visible plaque in that position. (If you can feel it with the above mentioned light it may be possible for you to spot it now but still difficult.). Again, target this area with your toothbrush and see if you can feel a difference. It may be helpful on those three teeth to use your toothbrush in a vertical position so that you can accommodate the outer curve of the teeth more effectively. But perhaps the most effective time to do this test is when you have just had your teeth professionally cleaned. Don’t just say that feels good, actually feel it! Be more specific and try to feel accurately the curves and shape of your teeth and locate difficult teeth that may be out of alignment, and the extra curves that they present you with. This exercise will help you to choose your tools for the job in hand as it will rapidly become obvious that a small, often single tufted toothbrush, will give you the results that you would like. Why would you like those results? Mainly because achieving them will give you the smile that you want, the ability to use that smile with confidence, make it much more likely that you will stay pain free and and save you a small fortune on dental fees! Incidentally, it will also make you feel good. For further enquiries please contact us at info@marinadentalcare.co.uk 01273 628899 ABSOLUTE

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23/1/12 14:55:00

NEWSXTRA THE WORLD’S LARGEST GARDEN TROWEL!

MRS BRIGHTON!

LIGHT AND SOUND BRINGS A SAFER ENVIRONMENT TO THE SQUARE

n alleyway leading to Brighton Town Hall and the council’s

new customer service centre in Bartholomew Square will be safer and more welcoming after an environmental facelift.

The passage which leads into Black

ocal lady, Vicky Melody, has won a

Lion Street by the side of the Thistle

place in the prestigious final of Mrs

Hotel, is a popular cut-through onto

Galaxy England 2012. This means that

the seafront but had become run-down

she will be competing in the grand final

and vandalised.

in March with women from all over the

Now, thanks to a partnership between

country!

the city council, restaurant Moshi

colleague mark his thirty years working for the same

Vicky isn’t your stereotypical beauty

Moshi and the Thistle Hotel, the

firm which has just expanded into Portslade, near

queen, she has been awarded an AHRC

alleyway has a whole new ambience,

Brighton.

practice based research grant which

thanks to some unusual lighting and

Brian Sayers, 51, from Burgess Hill has worked for

enabled her to study her post-graduate

even soft music.

Tates for almost his entire working life, joining the

in fine art at Chelsea College of Art.

As part of the project to provide a new

company in 1981 as a salesman and working his way

The Galaxy Pageant has been running

customer service centre, the council

up to company director. Recently he was presented

for 4 years but this is the first year it is

with the world’s largest garden trowel by the

open to older women with the Mrs Galaxy

company’s managing director, Jonathan Tate.

part of the pageant for married women

On receiving it, Brian said: “It is incredible to think

over 21.

that it was three decades ago that I started working

The winner of Mrs Galaxy England will

for Tates at their Pyecombe site outside Brighton”.

travel to the USA with contestants from

He thinks back to the early days, before computers,

all over the world, to compete in the

when the office telephones had dials, the secretaries

Mrs Galaxy International final, which is

used typewriters for letters and invoices, and the

being held in the summer of 2012. The

company communicated by Telex. “The telephone

international final is a once in a lifetime

number had only three digits back then”, he recalls,

opportunity and will be a truly amazing

“Poynings 555, mobile phones didn’t exist and the

experience. In July 2009, Emma McInnes,

pace of life was altogether different.”

and Hayley Mac, Miss Teen Galaxy-UK

While once common, such loyalty towards a single

and Miss Galaxy-UK 2009, BOTH won the

light levels the alleyway slowly lights

company is rare these days. Brian can chart his rise

International Galaxy contests! They are

up as people stroll through and dims

through the ranks from caravan salesman, accessory

now Miss Galaxy International and Miss

as they leave. At the same time, low

shop manager, till supervisor, buyer, purchasing

Teen Galaxy International.

level music plays from sensors from

manager and now a company Director where he is

The UK Final is being held in March at

above. CCTV cameras have also been

responsible not just for purchasing but oversees

Park Hall Hotel, Lancashire and is set to

installed, making the area safer for

technical and IT issues.

be an exciting and glamorous event!

everyone who wants to use it.

Brian Sayers (left) receives the world’s largest trowel from Managing Director Jonathan Tate

olleagues and customers at a family-run chain of Sussex garden centres helped a loyal

set aside £15,000 for environmental improvements. These include new planting, paving replacement and new lighting, as well as the alleyway improvements. Redundant lighting and old shop fronts were dismantled, the walls repainted and new, low energy lighting installed. The lighting in the alleyway is made up of thin strips of energy-efficient 8 watt white lights in a ladder pattern on a bright green ceiling. During low

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NEWSXTRA BOHEMIA ARRIVES IN BRIGHTON!

News items brought to you by Mo Hunter-Shine mo@absolutemagazine.co.uk

he word is finally out…new venue Bohemia is set to fling open its glamorous doors end of this month (February).

Set to be the most exciting grand café and late lounge to arrive in the city, there will be a full breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea menu. Top chefs are said to be producing a menu of the highest standard but to cater for all needs. Much has been invested in to the historic building, in the heart of the historic Lanes, taking a lot of the

SHOREHAM HARBOUR LIFEBOAT COXSWAIN RETIRES AFTER 43 YEARS

building back to its original former beauty; from original windows to brickwork, many features have been carefully restored. And some people may recognise some original pieces that the owners have bought from The West Pier, keeping Brighton at the heart of its design. The roof terrace has been turned in to a beautiful ‘garden’ where lunch or breakfast guests can dine in the warmer months, while upstairs is the champagne lounge room where a DJ plays cool tunes (on vinyl) during Friday and Saturday nights attracting an over 25s crowd. This is a great space for hiring for parties. This unique space also features a ‘barman’s table’ where guests enjoy a private table attached to the main bar where a skilled barman is situated in the middle interacting with guests; whether you and your guests want a cocktail, whisky or champagne night, for pleasure or work, he will be able to cater to your needs with a VIP service that is sure to impress. Meanwhile, downstairs will entertain ‘The Jazz Lounge’; a weekly Thursday evening event where guests can enjoy smooth live jazz acts, locally sourced. Entry for this will be free. So from superb breakfasts to magnificent lunches or a traditional Sussex afternoon tea and jazz on Thursdays or just a good old fashioned night out in stylish surroundings, Bohemia looks set to have an offering in a venue like no other seen before in Brighton.

Bohemia, 54-55 Meeting House Lane, Brighton. www.bohemiabar.com

ne of the country’s longest serving crew members, Lifeboat Coxswain Peter Huxtable MBE has retired from the Shoreham Harbour Lifeboat after 43 years of service to the station. During that period Peter, aged 60, has been involved in the rescue of 449 people. “During my period on the lifeboat I have seen many changes. I remember the older boats that went at the speed of 9 knot’s with very little technical back up. Now we have the latest technology on the station’s new Tamar lifeboat that has a speed of 25 knots,” he said. Family traditions were very strong also in the early days, as Shoreham was a thriving fishing port, and Peter himself was a fisherman. Many of the crew then were sons following on fathers and grandfathers. Sadly, with

the decline of the fishing industry in the region things have changed. “We are lucky that we have new young crew members living in the region not associated with fishing who are keen to learn while being able to take the new technological advances on board.” Peter will still be helping out at the station as a shore helper. There is also a massive photo archive that needs to be collated and updated with many images provided by past crew members that Peter is keen to put on file. “That’s going to keep me busy,” he added with a smile. In his other role Peter is Manager of Monteum Fishing Company at Shoreham who have a new Buccaneer Fishing Boat being delivered in the next few weeks, “Exciting times for all,” he said. ABSOLUTE

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ABSOLUTE FOOD AND DRINK

All change at the Dyke Family friendly and pizza passion arrives from The Stoneham

f you’ve been anywhere near Portland Road, Hove, in the last twelve months you’ll have noticed that it’s become very chic and funky with The Stoneham Pub leading the hurry to hip. It’s full of buggied up yummy mummies and the sort of crowd you’d normally expect to find eating at our city centre hotspots – maybe it’s their famous homemade rustic pizzas that keep the crowds smiling and coming back for more. Apparently, they’re made to a secret Sicilian recipe that’s kept locked in the safe. Whether that’s true or not, they’re delicious, huge and importantly in these days of culinary austerity, amazing value for money. Well, just to show that you can never get too much of a good thing, the Stoneham concept is migrating up the hill to the Dyke Pub and Kitchen on Dyke Road. The move places the Dyke full square in the market for families, which is pretty sensible considering that there are six schools within a two minute walk. The idea is to make the Dyke the sort of place you want to

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eat at twice a week rather than just on special occasions. And with those lovely big pizzas starting at just £7.95, this looks like a pretty astute move. Martin Webb, the co-owner of the Dyke said “we listened to our customers. They’ve asked for a more family friendly offering that’s easier to afford in these tricky financial times. We knew we could deliver that because that’s exactly what we’re already doing at the Stoneham.” All this pizza passion kicks off with a big party on Thursday 23rd February. Everyone’s welcome and apparently there’s going to be loads of delicious food to sample and see if the reality matches the hype. Sounds like a date for the diary! The Dyke Pub and Pizzeria 218 Dyke Road, Brighton Tel: 01273 555672 www.dykepub.co.uk

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restaurants and bars...

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

Castle Inn Hotel British Cuisine The Street Bramber Tel: 01903 812102

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 Green Mango Thai cuisine 8 Church Road Hove Tel: 01273 327226

The Connaught Pub and Kitchen 48 Hove Street Hove Tel: 01273 206578 Coast to Coast American Dining 3, The Waterfront Brighton Marina Tel: 01273 626170 Havana Spoon Brasserie Bar 70-72 Church Road Hove 01273 651651

Tipaza Tapas Restaurant 104 Western Road Hove Tel: 01273 777307

The Coach House Homemade fine dining 59 Middle Street Brighton Tel: 01273 719000

The Dyke Pub and Kitchen 218 Dyke Road Brighton Tel: 01273 555672

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 The Townhouse Contemporary British cuisine 81-82 St Jamess St Brighton Tel: 01273 693216 The Chequers Inn British Cuisine Slaugham Haywards Heath Tel: 01444 400400

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HEART’S DELIGHT Treat your Valentine to a special dish, prepared with love

Scallops with Asparagus Tips and Vanilla Hollandaise Heavenly Hear t-Shaped Pancakes With Pancake Day just a week away from Valentine’s Day this year (February 21st), combine the two occasions with this special dish! Prep: 10 mins Cooking: 5 mins

Ready in 30 minutes Ingredients ½ tbsp olive oil 100g pancetta, cubed ½ small fennel, very thinly sliced 16 asparagus tips 12 scallops For the hollandaise: 2tbsp white wine vinegar 3tbsp water 1 bay leaf 8 peppercorns 3 free range egg yolks 160g unsalted butter (must be at room temperature), cubed 1 tsp Nielsen Massey Vanilla Bean Paste Method 1. For the hollandaise, put the vinegar, water, bay leaf and peppercorns into a pan and simmer gently until reduced to about 1 tbsp, strain and add 1 tbsp water to it. Transfer to a glass bowl. 2. Whisk in the yolks and vanilla. Place the bowl over a pan of barely simmering water.

3. Add a knob of butter, whisking until melted and the mixture has thickened slightly. Gradually add the remaining 150g butter a cube at a time, whisking after each addition until all incorporated. Cook for a fur ther 1- 2 mins, until smooth and thickened, be careful not to overheat, add seasoning to taste. Remove from the heat and keep warm while you cook the scallops. 4. Heat the oil and butter in a large heavy based frying pan, add the pancetta and fry over a medium heat for 2-3 minutes until begin to release some fat. When golden and crisp, remove with a slotted spoon to a plate. Then drain off the fat, add ½ tbsp olive oil and add the asparagus and fennel to the pan. Fry for 1-2 minutes stirring occasionally. 5. In a separate frying pan, heat ½ olive oil with a small knob of butter, when hot add the scallops and sear for 30 seconds-1 minute on each side depending on their size. Return the pancetta to the pan with the veg. Divide this between 4 star ter plates and serve with scallops on top with the vanilla hollandaise drizzled over.

Ingredients for 18 pancakes: 2½ cups all-purpose flour 1 cup (6 ounces) Nestle® Toll House® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Mini Morsels 1 tablespoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1¾ cups milk 2 large eggs ¹/³ cup vegetable oil, plus more for the griddle and cookie cutters ¹/³ cup packed brown sugar 3-inch hear t-shaped metal cookie cutters (optional) Powdered sugar Method: 1. Combine flour, morsels, baking powder and salt in large bowl. Combine milk, eggs, oil and brown sugar in medium bowl; add to flour mixture. Stir just until moistened (batter may be lumpy). 2. Heat the griddle or skillet over a medium heat; brush lightly with oil. Pour ¼ cup batter onto hot griddle into the shape of a hear t; cook until bubbles begin to burst. Turn, and continue to cook about one minute longer or until golden. Repeat with remaining batter. 3. For perfectly shaped pancakes, brush inside of hear tshaped biscuit cutter with oil; place on griddle. Pour about 1/4 cup batter into the cookie cutters and cook until bubbles begin to burst. Remove cutter. Turn, and continue to cook about one minute longer or until golden. 4. Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.

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Honeyed Duck with Pea and Potato Mash with Shallots Glazed in Red Wine Sauce Serves 2 Ingredients 6 shallots 50g butter, melted, 125ml red wine 100ml chicken stock ½ tsp sugar, 1 sprig thyme Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 300g peeled potatoes for mashing 150g frozen peas 1 tbsp double cream, pinch of nutmeg 2 duck breasts ½ tbsp local runny honey 1 tbsp cooked cranberries (optional) Method 1. Peel the shallots, trim tops and root ends. Heat half the butter in a heavy saucepan and add the shallots. Cook until lightly golden on all sides. Add the wine, chicken stock, sugar, thyme and a little salt and pepper. Over a fairly high heat, reduce until it forms a glossy liquid which coats the shallots, approx 20 – 25 minutes. Check seasoning. Remove from the heat, stir in the cranberries if using, and keep warm. 2. While the shallots are cooking, place the peeled potatoes, cut into medium sized pieces, into a pan of boiling salted water for about 15

minutes until nearly tender. Add the peas, bring to the boil and simmer for a further one minute. Drain in a colander, meanwhile return the pan to the heat, melt the remaining butter and add the double cream and nutmeg. Then add the peas and potatoes back to the pan and mash well. 3. Meanwhile, score the skin of the duck breasts in a criss crossed pattern going through the skin nearly to the meat. Place a frying pan on a low heat. Season the duck breasts with sea salt and black pepper and add, skin side down, to the cold pan and slowly heat the duck breasts. Cook for 3 -4 minutes or until the skin begins to crisp. Turn and seal the duck breasts on the meat side for a further 1 minute. Remove them from the pan and place in a small roasting tin and brush the duck breasts with the honey. Pre heat the oven to 200C gas mark 6. Cook in the top half of the oven 10 – 15 minutes for pink, 20 minutes for medium basting with the honey mixture as necessary. 4. To serve, let the duck breasts rest for a couple of minutes. Place a spoonful of mashed potato on a warm plate, slice the duck breast into three or four pieces, and place on top of the mash. Arrange three of four shallots at the side of the duck breast and drizzle with the red wine sauce.

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he London Philharmonic Orchestra returns to Concert Hall, Brighton Dome in February with a concert featuring some of the most touching and heartrending music from the composer who arguably did both those qualities better than any other, Serge Rachmaninoff. Written at the turn of the 20th century, Rachmaninoff ’s Piano Concerto No. 2 established the composer’s fame, and has become one of his most enduringly popular pieces. It’s well known for featuring in David Lean’s 1945 film Brief Encounter and the theme from the slow movement was also used by Eric Carmen in his 1975 ballad All by Myself. The Concerto will be performed by rising star, Israeli Russian pianist Boris Giltburg. Still in his

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Wedding Favours or Bridal Favours are traditional keepsake gifts for your guests

riginating in Italy, favours were known as Bomboniere. The Italian traditions are to

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aristocrats of the period, and this tradition is now carried on in weddings today. The giving of these gifts to your guests symbolises the bride and groom’s regard for each friend and relative who has shared their special day with them. Many companies now provide favours, which usually come in the form of an attractive holder, and a choice of sweets. Some companies just provide the holders, and you can put inside your own little gifts. Sometimes the favour can take the form of a small gift - a popular choice for a femaile guest is a a tiny compact mirror. They can really be in whatever form appeals most, as long as they convey to your guests what they mean to you.

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he tradition of the bride carrying flowers in a wedding has its roots in ancient times. Initially, strong spices and herbs were used to ward off evil spirits during the celebrations, but in Roman times, people started using flowers, as it also symbolized fertility. Eventually, different meanings were given to flowers and it was also used as a mean to send â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;love notesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in form of bouquets. Soon the tradition of the meaning of each flower was adopted for the bouquet of the bride. Flowers hold a lot of importance in any wedding arrangement and the right kind of flowers can set the right mood. Orchids symbolize beauty and love and a bouquet made out of orchids can be used at any time of the year. The elegance of orchids makes it a popular choice, and its beauty and grace makes it much sought after. If you plan to have an orchid wedding bouquet then there are some things you need to be aware of: An orchid wedding bouquet can be expensive because a lot of care and attention goes into growing the plant, and therefore they are not something that can be found cheaply. It may be more cost effective to have a mixed bouquet. Temperature is another important factor

to consider when deciding upon having an orchid wedding bouquet. If you are planning to have your wedding when the temperature is extremely hot or cold, then you will need to be aware that the bouquets might freeze or wilt. If you are thinking of getting the flowers through a shipping arrangement, then keep in mind the temperature they will be located in, to ensure you can keep the flowers fresh. It is very worthwhile to have an orchid bouquet,

Orchids are the symbol of beauty and love, and therefore make the ideal bridal bouquet

because the flowers are extremely beautiful and they can enhance the look of your wedding considerably, and this is the reason why this bloom is one of the most popular choices. The exotic nature of orchids is a crowd pleaser. It is considered to be the best option for weddings because it not only portrays the meaning of being special and loved, but also showcases the bride as a delicate and rare beauty. Since every flower carries its own set of fragrance, visual enhancement and colour, you need to think carefully and decide which flower would suit the mood, settings and theme of your wedding. To a great extent the selection will depend on the look the flowers display, and how well it gels with the plans that the bride and groom have already set out. If you are considering an orchid bouquet for your big day, these websites will give you more information, and many can offer a bespoke service. www.orchidstrated-blooms.co.uk www.flowersbydesign.net www.myweddingflowerideas.co.uk www.theorchidguide.com www.the-wedding-information-site.com

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athilda Rose is a new bridal boutique in the heart of the stunning Sussex countryside. The boutique has a feeling of calm, is bright and spacious and of course totally glamorous. At Mathilda Rose you will find only the very best and most sought after designer wedding gowns and this unique combination of exquisite gowns and beautiful surroundings offers the bride and her bridal party a shopping experience which is glamorous and fabulously fun. Mathilda Rose was founded by Nicola Spence a fashion and textile graduate from Central St Martins, London. Since graduating Nicola has immersed herself in a world of design and forged a successful career as a fashion buyer creating ranges for many well known high street retailers. A few years ago Nicola searched every bridal shop in Sussex looking for her perfect wedding gown but nobody could satisfy her desire for fashion, tradition and craftsmanship. So since then she has searched every corner of England to find

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ickwoods Country Club, Hotel and Spa is the perfect location for your Wedding Banquet - set in the Southdown national park, located just south of the village of Albourne and 10 minutes from Brighton. Wickwoods is situated in 22 acres of beautiful landscaped and wooded grounds offering wonderful photographic opportunities to provide many treasured memories. The function suite opens out onto a large covered terrace overlooking the grounds. The venue is maintained to a high standard and has a chic contemporary feel, which in turn provides a relaxed atmosphere. A honeymoon suite with balcony, along with six individually designed, en-suite bedrooms are also available. Wickwoods can accommodate wedding parties of 50 -140, subject to layout, with the total

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capacity for the evening celebration of 180 to 200 guests. They are open to your suggestions, and are passionate about making your wedding dream into a reality. A unique range of facilities are available, including a choice of menus, all of which can be customised. Other facilities include photography, a florist, beauty treatments and make-up and full wedding planning assistance for the venue. The list is endless, making your wedding day completely stress free. Why not also treat yourself and your bridal party to a spa day or treatments at Wickwoods

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How to say â&#x20AC;&#x153;I do!â&#x20AC;? in Brighton Brighton and Hove get a revamp to the wedding appointment service

righton & Hove City Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Register Office is revamping appointment times to make the busy service easier to access. The city is a popular wedding destination with venues attracting happy couples from near and far to tie the knot by the sea. In 2011, Brighton & Hove registrars conducted more than 1100 marriages and more than 200 civil partnerships. The Register Office is active throughout the year, with the traditional busy summer wedding season now stretching from April to October. At present, appointments for pre-ceremony meetings run from 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. Many couples ask for a wider range of options to fit in with work and other commitments. The Register Office has responded with plans for additional premium appointments available earlier and later in the day, as well as weekend options when the ceremonies schedule allows. Two types of pre-ceremony meeting - giving

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notice and ceremony planning - can be booked as a standard or premium appointment. Every couple is legally required to give notice of their intent to marry or enter into a civil partnership at least 15 days before their ceremony. The rise in ceremonies has increased demand for this essential part of the process. The ceremony planning meeting is for anyone celebrating in a venue other than the Register Office. There are more than 40 licensed venues to choose from in the city, each with different styles and facilities. The couple is invited to meet with the registrar booked to conduct their ceremony to talk through their big day. There is a high take up for the optional pre-ceremony meetings which add a personal touch to the planning stage. To make an appointment to enter a notice of marriage or civil partnership and for enquiries about ceremonies, please call: (01273) 294421.

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ABSOLUTE LOCAL HISTORY HMS Sussex

OPERATION SEA LION The German invasion of Brighton in 1940 “T

Tim Parker gives us a taste of what it was like on the south coast during the war

he German paratroopers jumped at

near certainty.

To make it easier for Germany to protect its

dawn as they had done in Holland,

Less than a year after the start of World War II

invasion forces, the German High Command

Belgium and Norway. But this time there were

the German Army had defeated and occupied

decided to restrict its landings from Brighton

more of them. Nearly 8,000 Fallschirmjager of

France, Poland, Holland, Belgium, Denmark and

to the west to Folkestone in the east. The plan

the 7th Fliegerdivision carried by 600 junkers

Norway. The bulk of the British Army had been

was that the first wave of 60,000 men would

and 62 transports.

withdrawn from Dunkirk in June 1940 but

secure the beaches and the second wave,

The time was 0600 on the morning of 22nd

without its heavy weapons. Britain stood alone

including tank divisions, would break through

September 1940 just a few minutes after the

with just 25 miles of Channel sea separating

the British Lines and head for London. The

official sunrise on a grey, cloudy, windless day.

the country from a German-dominated

invasion would be assisted by airborne troops

Below the long lines of aircraft an unusually

Europe. Although isolated, Britain showed no

landing on the South Downs.

calm sea was dark with countless barges and

sign of making peace. Hitler, furious, instructed

Just for once, the British Government acted

small ships of the invasion fleet. By breakfast

his generals to prepare for an invasion.

with speed and foresight. General Ironside,

time close on 90,000 troops were successfully

Operation Sea Lion

Commander in Chief of The Home Forces,

ashore between Folkestone and Seaford.

It was a desperate time for the country, but

decided on a programme of static defence

Operation Sealion had begun.”

Hitler too had his problems. Despite the

and to this day the south of England remains

The forgoing is an extract from Sea Lion, a

Luftwaffe’s numerical superiority, the RAF was

dotted with round or squat pillboxes and

novel by Richard Cox. Of course the invasion

undefeated and the British Royal Navy was still

concrete gun emplacements standing like the

never did take place. But, in 1940 it seemed a

one of the most powerful fleets in the world.

relics of some forgotten tribe. And that was

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ABSOLUTE LOCAL HISTORY “Dad’s Army, with the defence of the country falling to bank managers and butchers and ‘home grown’ weapons is not so very far from the truth... ...an RNVR Cadet, told me that when he and his colleagues were on sentry duty at HMS King Alfred, Brighton, they were allowed just one bullet for their rifles.”

Brighton beach with its barbed wire defence during WW11

not all: miles of open ditches were dug as tank traps, mines were laid and street signs changed to fool the enemy. On the coast itself, piers

HMCS Snowberry

were made impassable and miles of barbed wire were laid along the beaches with guns and artillery covering the promenades. It was thought that Cuckmere Haven would be one particular location where enemy troops would attempt to make a landing. Consequently a number of tank traps were spread across the valley together with an unusual number of fortifications. The river was mined and the valley itself became the site of what must have been one of the most unusual defence strategies of the War - the flood plain was covered with a network of lights in order to give the German bombers the illusion that they were flying over the Port of Newhaven

weapons. Dad’s Army, with the defence of the

Milligan who later wrote in ‘Hitler, My Part in

and thus to draw them away from their

country falling to bank managers and butchers

his Downfall’ about a visit to Eastbourne: “The

intended targets. It seems that the Haven was

and ‘home grown’ weapons is not so very

town has been evacuated. The great wedding

never bombed but perhaps the scheme took

far from the truth then! Britain was singularly

cake hotels were boarded up or occupied by

some pressure off nearby towns.

unprepared for an invasion. Geoffrey Jones, an

the Services.”

General Ironside knew that the longer he

RNVR Cadet, told me that when he and his

During the War the size of the Military

could delay the enemy advance into open

colleagues were on sentry duty at HMS King

presence in Sussex had become so large that

country the better chance there would be for

Alfred, Brighton, they were allowed just one

after the troops left for the D-Day landings on

the British Army to defeat the invaders. But

bullet for their rifles.

6th June 1944 a strange silence was reported

there was a problem - where was he to find

Sussex’s coastal location meant that it was the

from around the county. Some 170,000 troops

the troops to man his new fortifications? On

regular victim of air attacks and, as with other

had sailed or flown for France. Some would

Friday 10th May 1940, an appeal was broadcast

such target locations, many of the residents

not return and that included a cousin of mine

on the radio for a new Local Defence Force.

were evacuated. Nevertheless, due to the

who was shot down in his Mosquito.

Within a few days the army had a million

large number of soldiers who were barracked

But let’s return to the Home Guard. If there

volunteers and the Local Defence Force was

in Sussex, the county’s population actually

had been an invasion in 1940 those volunteers

renamed The Home Guard.

increased during the War. Troops from many

would have been crucial in manning the pill

So the Army had its volunteers but many of

parts of the world, but in particular from

boxes and coastal defences. It is likely that

those volunteers had to wait for some months

Canada, were camped in Bexhill, Eastbourne,

many of them would have been killed. But,

not only for their uniforms but for their rifles

Lewis, Worthing, Bognor and Brighton where

I believe our volunteers, together with the

and ammunition. Consequently at the start

tanks were hidden in the Woods of Stanmer

British Army, our Navy and Air Force would

volunteers were asked to look out their own

Park. Among the soldiers was one young Spike

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ABSOLUTE BUSINESS Anjie Bowen

RUN FOR THE CHILDREN The NSPCC has been chosen as the Brighton Marathon’s Official National Charity Partner for 2012. All the money raised by the charity, through the generosity of its runners in the Brighton Marathon, will help to develop the ChildLine service. The Brighton Marathon is a big event in the elite marathon calendar, largely thanks to its electric atmosphere and scenic coastal route...

ince its launch in 2010, the Brighton Marathon

better knowing you’re doing it for a great cause. If I

has become one of the biggest events in the

can do it, anyone can!”

elite marathon calendar, largely thanks to its electric

In appreciation of the generosity and commitment

atmosphere and scenic coastal route. On Sunday,

of its runners, the NSPCC provides unrivalled

15th April 2012, over 20,000 runners will take part

support to help them cross the finish line. Expert

in the third Brighton Marathon, running 26.2 miles to

training advice is provided throughout the marathon

cross the finish line at the Palace Pier.

journey from NSPCC coach and Olympian long-

The NSPCC is delighted to have been chosen as

distance runner Liz Yelling, and on race day runners

the Brighton Marathon’s Official National Charity

will be greeted by teams of supporters lining the

Partner for 2012, and is hoping to raise £300,000

route and cheering them on. And to help soothe

for ChildLine. Founded in 1986, ChildLine is a free,

those aching muscles, all NSPCC runners will be

confidential helpline dedicated to children and young

able to have a massage just minutes from the finish

people – a service provided by the NSPCC – and

line. Runners also receive top-notch fundraising

this year sees the service celebrating its 25th year.

advice from a dedicated team at the NSPCC, as well

General entries for the Brighton Marathon sold out

as a running vest with their name across the front,

in record time, but the NSPCC has limited places

making it easy for friends and family to spot their

available and is looking for budding athletes or

loved ones in the crowd and cheer them on to the

anyone looking for motivation to stick to their New

finish line.

Year fitness kick to take up the challenge.

In 2012, all the money raised by the NSPCC

One of the NSPCC’s runners in 2011 was mother

through the generosity of its runners in the Brighton

of three, Anjie Bowen, 34. She raised £1,688 for

Marathon will help to develop its ChildLine service.

the NSPCC, a cause close to her heart. As a

ChildLine was launched by Esther Rantzen on 30th

solicitor for the Crown Prosecution Service, Anjie

October 1986 in response to a plea from children.

regularly works with young offenders who have

That first year, it received 23,000 calls from children

grown up in difficult circumstances and feels that

who desperately needed someone to turn to. Since

their situations could have been prevented through

then, ChildLine has counselled over 2.6 million

earlier intervention and the availability of a better

children, with ChildLine online offering live help and

support network.This experience means that she

advice to hundreds of thousands more, through

really values the work of the NSPCC and so she

message boards, forums and one-to-one support

jumped at the chance to raise money for the charity

from counsellors.

by running the Brighton Marathon.

It costs just £4 to answer a call to ChildLine and

She said: “I started running in 2009, and took on

each call could change a child’s life. Whether you

the Brighton Marathon when it began in 2010. It’s

have your own place in the Brighton Marathon or

a lovely route and a great atmosphere, and it’s an

are looking for a place, join the NSPCC running

amazing experience that everyone should enjoy

team and help ChildLine be there for the next 25

at least once. Staff at the NSPCC were a brilliant

years and beyond.

source of support.They supplied lots of resources in

the build up to the race and were fantastic on race

For more information about running for the

day too – the cheer points really gave me a boost, as

NSPCC, email gorunning@nspcc.org.uk

did seeing my daughters at mile 25. It makes it even

or call 020 7825 2621.

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ABSOLUTE LAW Alan Larkin of family Law PartnersThis month, Linda Lamb, Director of Family Law Partners discusses the importance of talking to try and work things out

RECOGNISED SPECIALISTS IN FAMILY LAW

Making 2012 the year to communicate

ommunication is often the key when experiencing a separation. If you do not find ways to agree issues you may be left leaving it to

a Judge. Why should someone else tell you what is best for you and your children?

• You have an input into what will happen;

Family Law Partners are committed to delivering a solution-focused approach for clients.Their dispute resolution services help minimise both the emotional and financial cost to families. Family Law Partners are the only Sussex based family law firm ranked in the prestigious Chambers and Partners UK Directory and can help with:

• The cost will be much less than litigation;

Divorce and separation

• The children might be able to have their say (depending on age); • You can both retain your dignity.

Mediation, which can include involving your children

Mediation won’t be pain free, but it’s a very positive way to deal with

Collaborative law

a difficult situation. One positive spin-off is that it will also give you the

Financial issues, including inheritance claims and wealth protection

The answer - try to talk to each other! Why not try Family Mediation. Family Mediation does not mean:• the mediator will be trying to get you back together; • you are going to lose out financially. Family mediation will mean:-

opportunity to start using the communication skills that you will need to rely on in the future. When you have young children the need for rational and balanced discussions with your former partner does not stop after the initial agreements have been reached.

Post and pre nuptial agreements Civil Partnership Dissolutions

During the mediation meetings there may be tears, but there may also

Children issues

be laughter. You are encouraged to talk about your shared experiences,

Cohabitation

particularly of bringing up your children. It is often too easy at the end of a relationship to only remember the bad times. Most relationships will have had good times and these should not be forgotten. Make sure that you use a Mediator that is fully qualified with the Family Mediators Association or Resolution and consider using a Lawyer Mediator. Go on, start to communicate now for the rest of your life. You and your children won’t regret it. Linda Lamb

linda@familylawpartners.co.uk

Out of office hours appointments are available.

01273 862366

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Follow Linda on Twitter: @Lindalegal1 Family Law Partners 01273 862395 www.familylawpartners.co.uk

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From classic colonial to new cool. A gastro brasserie, bar and late night lounge in the heart of Hove. With a superb French chef and new menu, Havana Spoon builds on the Havana brand with a glamorous modern twist.

www.havanaspoon.com

70-72 Church Road, Hove BN3 2FP Reservations 01273 651651