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ABSOLUTE BRIGHTON . ISSUE 90 . JULY 2012

ISSUE 90 . JULY 2012

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CONTENTS

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July 2012 . Issue 90

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ABSOLUTE FEATURES 10 Tropical Daze Summer fashion with a tropical twist 20 Suits You, Sir Brighton crooner Matthew vanKen has a suit made by Brighton tailor Gresham Blake ABSOLUTE REGULARS 9 Editor’s Letter 16 Absolute Fashionista Natalie Wileman on the appeal of the smaller fashon show 17 Olympics Fashion Supporting Team GB in style 19 Absolute Socialite Diary Peter Jarrette shares a page from his diary 18 What’s going on... Observations by Mo Hunter-Shine 22 Brighton Fashion Week A report on the latest catwalk bonanza 23 Celebrity Spotlight 25 July is Here! Five things to cheer you this month 27 WIN TICKETS Shoreham Airshow competition 48 Absolute News 50 Absolute History Tim Parker remembers the 1948 Olympics in London 52 Absolute Faces and Places 53 Absolute Whats On 66 Absolute Motoring The new BMW X6 70 Absolute Business 74 Absolute Distribution

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ABSOLUTE INTERIORS 28 Futuristic Home The latest high tec gadgets for your home 36 Happy Campers! All you need for your holiday under canvas ABSOLUTE FOOD AND DRINK 35 Food for Gold A look at what top athletes eat to keep healthy and full of energy 37 Salmon Gravalax A Summer recipe from Jerome Burel, Head Chef at Bohemia, Brighton

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ABSOLUTE HEALTH AND BEAUTY 40 Bless You How to prevent and control that dreaded hay fever 41 Fit Freedom Fitness column by Livia O’Toole 42 Absolute Hair with Mark Woolley 44 Absolute Life Coaching 45 Absolute Dental Column 46 Holiday! Beauty products to take away with you

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EDITOR’S LETTER Switchboard: 0845 389 0662 Fax: 0845 389 0663 www.absolutebrighton.tv Download the Absolute Brighton iphone and ipad app FREE London Olympics 1948. Page 50 Director / Editor: Verity Craig

Features / Design: Maureen Hunter-Shine

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Olympic mania has started its sweep across the country. From watching where the torch has been on tour each day to events starting across the UK as part of the build up to this magnificent event about Accounts: Chris Pugh

to grasp our nation, you really cannot ignore its due presence. However, having a slightly ‘marmite effect’ it seems you either love it or hate it. Over the last few weeks I’ve heard grumbles from people saying they’re ‘just not interested’ and cannot understand what all the hype is about. In fact, I’d say I heard far more support for the Jubilee celebrations (I wonder if the few days off of work helped!) Meanwhile, I’ve heard from others that they have their

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lucky handful of tickets and can’t wait to join in the celebrations and cheers. One thing we cannot ignore, is that in these rather austere times, having the Jubilee and the Olympics here in the same year couldn’t really happen at a greater time. Lets be honest, our country needs tourists, and the revenue that they bring, more than ever. And with the magnitude and competition between countries that hold the Olympics each year growing, I am sure that our humble country will put

Managing Director: Paul Craig

on an event to make us as proud as we were a few weeks ago, when we showed the world that us Brits really know how to celebrate in style, with the Queens’ Diamond Jubilee. Showing a similarity, in that it was held after another testing time for Britain being quite soon after

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economy and its people (it was originally cancelled in 1944 due to the war and so took place in 1948); lets

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hope we will revel in the same optimism after this two-week event, gaining gold in more than one way. Our regular columnist Tim Parker was one of the lucky few to have attended the Olympics back in 1948 as a child. And how different some things were then. One thing that comes across from Tim’s recollection as being the same today however, is the excitement it brought to the nation. His story shows an interesting and rather humble insight to the Olympics of yesteryear where there was no money to fund a new stadium and the Olympic swimming pool was an old converted ice hockey rink. And yet it helped boost the country enormously. (Page 50) Whether you spend the Olympic fortnight in front of the TV, at one of the arenas or by escaping it altogether, I hope you enjoy yourself and the optimism it may bring. See you next month! ABSOLUTE

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Tropical Daze

Photography: Paul Williams Styling: Gregg Stone

Hibiscus print halter neck short dress from Matalan

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Jaeger maxi orange dress with twist front detail; suede tassle bag and simmi blue suede wedges from L.K.Bennett; orange bead necklace stylists own

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Maxi length animal and flower print dress from Dorothy Perkins; woven straw clutch bag and lizard print sandals L.K.Bennett; Jaeger gilt mesh bolt necklace

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Bamboo print shorts from Oasis; blue suede wedges with print sides and red leather shoulder bag from Clarks; tropical print shirt from Dorothy Perkins

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ABSOLUTE FASHION Jaeger goldmesh and chrome neckalce and large amber sunglasses; silk leopard print blouse with bow detail and gold snakeskin shoulder bag from L.K.Bennett; tangerine cropped chinos from Oasis

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Photographer: Paul Williams www.paulwilliams.org STYLIST: Gregg Stone www.greggstone.co.uk Hair: Jermaine Jackson @ square roots Brighton, Tel: 01273626357 Makeup: Naoko Mabuchi using Mac and Illmasqua Email stardustmoonnight@gmail.com Model: Zoe McFarlane from nevsmodels.co.uk

Feather print chiffon top and magenta shorts from Dorothy Perkins, snake print leather belt from L.K.Bennett; Jaeger turquoise summer bag and silk chiffon scarf and sunglasses; magenta turquoise and red sandals from Chinese Laundry

STOCKISTS: L.K.Bennett www.l.k.bennett.co.uk Jaeger London www.jaeger.co.uk Clarks Originals www.clarks.co.uk Dorthy Perkins www.dorothyperkins.com Oasis www.oasis-stores.com Matalan www.matalan.co.uk Simmi www.simmishoes.com Chinese Laundry www.shopstyle.co.uk

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PASSION NOT PRECISION Having attended Brighton Fashion week, Stylist and designer Natalie Wileman says that freshness and innovation is more important than a perfect hemline

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une was a month of fashion shows, with the

shows are rather expensive to produce) designers a

mother of all local fashion events Brighton

chance to show what they can achieve.

Fashion Week taking place. And this year was

As the various whoop whoops came from different

another binder, with local designers Jess Eaton, of

corners of the room from friends and family of each

Eaton Nott and Ailsa stealing their shows!

designer, I was sharply reminded that these shows

I was also invited to a more humble fashion show

are about communities coming together to support

hosted by Lydia Frances in aid of breast cancer, held

each other and have some fun!

“...a few of the pieces

at Oceania. A venue that, up until now, I have done

Sure there were some technical issues, and a few of

my upmost to avoid as this is not usually a venue

the pieces looked a little ‘home-spun’, but amongst

looked a little ‘home-

where high fashion takes place! But, in the name

them were some amazing designers, and some

of charity, I graciously accepted my invitation and

beautiful wearable fashion, such as the gorgeous

went along to support her and her chosen charity.

high-waisted satin trousers by Soyeon Park, (pictured

And boy was I glad I did, as it was here that I had a

left) that I would give my right arm for, or the

fashion epiphany.

beautiful hand painted soft apricot and black leather

The venue was ok, the staging the same, and some

dresses by Jenna Shahira El-Komboz.

of the models were more ‘modely’ than others.

As my 18-month-old daughter excitedly clapped

But here was a young woman, who was taking her

the latex bondage collections by Sacred Latex, I was

passion and using it for a good cause, while giving a

reminded that everyone’s opinion is valid! So my

platform to a number of young designers.

fashion advice for this month is stop looking in the

Let’s be clear, these shows are not about technical

glossy mags and get out into Brighton. Find your

skill, although certain designers like Chrissie

local designers and support them. They just might be

Nicholson-Wild and her Curve Couture label were

the start of tomorrow!

clearly very professionally finished and technically

For more details of local designers and upcoming

precise pieces, but instead they are about ideas.

fashion shows see my facebook and twitter.

I remember sitting front row two years ago at

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Brighton Fashion week listening to a fellow fashion

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reporter bitch on about ‘unfinished hem lines’ and

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spun’, but amongst them were some amazing designers, and some beautiful wearable fashion...”

that you would ‘never get that at London Fashion Week’. As I sat there listening, I thought that what we were getting was so much more than a tidy hem; it was fresh and innovative, it was the future of where fashion might take us, and that this was perhaps a designer that later down the line might be the one being featured in Vogue, and that we were amongst the first to see their journey.

“So my fashion advice for this month is stop looking in the glossy mags and get out into Brighton.” It is upon this very basis that Fashion East was developed in conjunction with London Fashion week, to give the younger and poorer (fashion

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4. Team GB Olympic golf umbrella The official Team GB Olympic golf umbrella with a 130cm-wide span, £20 m.shop.london2012.com 5. Team GB Olympic Pride lion infant’s bucket hat Keep your children cool while supporting Team GB with this 100% cotton twill Adidas Union Jack hat. £10 m.shop.london2012.com

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6. Adidas Team GB OSP men’s full-zip windbreaker Created specifically for Great Britain’s leading athletes by Stella McCartney. £69.99 www.jjbsports.com

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7. Adidas London 2012 Olympics women’s tank top The Adiflag tank top has a flattering, feminine fit. £24 www.johnlewis.com

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8. Union Jack shopper Waxed nylon bag by Knomo £165 www.selfridges.com 9. Team GB Women’s Running Pants Created specifically for Great Britain’s leading athletes by Stella McCartney. £34.99 www.jjbsports.com

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

Dear diary The celebrations continue. As I write it is the 23rd anniversary of my marriage to the lovely and all-knowing Karin BarnesJarrette. Last month we also enjoyed, or some avoided, (but I cannot imagine how), Queen Elizabeth II’s Jubilee celebrations of 60 years on the throne. I managed one or two events in Brighton to commemorate our Queen’s mega-milestone, the last of which was a night at Havana Spoon at the invitation of Jemma Garrett of Hove’s popular Sun Lounge Salon. So, as the Queen rounded off her year of touring, I began the latest round of my Liz Bishop and her partner own touring with five trips in and out Alex Thirwell of Moscow, and to several Russian cities performing for audiences of over 30,000 people in the Melodies of Bony M tribute band. I have just stepped off several jets and motorcades from our most recent gig, an open air 230th birthday celebration for the town of Ishim in Siberia. These trips are beyond glamorous, with police escorts, bodyguards and interpreters to oversee our every need. It’s been a rush-rush month to get it all in as I also juggled my schedule to take in as much of Liz Bishops’ thoroughly enchanting and hectic Brighton Fashion Week. I managed the launch party for that and the main Zeitgeist catwalk show in the gorgeous All Saints Church in Hove. My fashion face that night was created by the talented Ange Watson of Yawoma make-up and my blonde top (my hair) by Vicky Allen at Usual Suspects Salons. I missed the fabulous Ailsa’s show with all her top girls in the ready-to-wear, as I was worn out myself! Boo-hoo! I expect sharp words from the slick designer when next we clink flutes! I flew in from Moscow, again, to bundle myself, Karin and my dedicated photographer Melissa Buchanan up to London to attend the official UK book launch for Lady Colin Campbell’s book on the Queen Mother, The Untold Life of Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother which is on the New York Times Best Seller List giving my old friend Candace Bushnell a run for her money with her latest series of Sex and The City spinoffs about the young Carrie Bradshaw stories. Now, before I fly back to Moscow I am off to the opening of TV Vet Marc Abraham’s new Grove Lodge Vet practice in Southwick with Zoe Ball stepping up to the ribbon plus signingoff my own original artwork for the cover of my Brighton novel Bags of Fish For Cats: Brighton Babylon! (Dynasty Press Ltd.) Yours truly with Lady Colin Campbell PJ Nicolaby Gunstone facebook.com/peter.jarrette Pictures Melissa Buchanan

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Mo Hunter-Shine says it like it is

The wonder of Worthing

My husband John and I have had to move from our home in Shepherds Bush, and so temporarily relocated to Worthing. I lived in Worthing for many years before moving to London, and, as so often happens, took it for granted. Now I have returned, I see it in a new light as a visitor, and realise just what a great place it is. I have found out once again how good it is to live on the coast. During our visit, we have often taken a walk along the prom, enjoying the extremely fresh air, and the feeling of freedom you get when looking out to sea. Worthing is nice and flat, so walking is a pleasure, and it is just the right size - not too small and sleepy, but not big and lonely like many towns. There is a bustling pedestrianised centre, and many little villagey areas such as Rowlands Road (dubbed Worthing’s West End) near where I am staying, and the Steyne area, close to the bowling greens, with its own atmosphere. And what about Ambrose Place? One of the most delightful streets you can ever walk down. The town, like many others, got assaulted in the sixties and seventies with some terrible buildings, which we still have to live with. The best example is the hideous seafront car park and bowling alley (please demolish), which sends a shiver down the spine when you compare it to the beautiful and majestic old buildings that have been gracing the seafront for centuries. But, some more recent builds have been executed with great sympathy to the surroundings and fit in beautifully.The old Lido swimming pool, which has now been gone for many years, is a beautiful little leisure area and seems to have been a part of the seafront forever, and there is an exciting new art-deco style building in place of the old Warnes Hotel. The old unattractive Aquarena swimming pool is being demolished and a swanky new swimming complex is going up. And the old Beach Hotel is almost demolished and some flats are due to be erected. Let’s hope they keep up the good work and make them good looking and in keeping with the surroundings. Many people have an image in their heads that the town is just for old and retired people. Some of our friends have asked when we are getting our mobility scooters, when we’ve said we’re staying in Worthing. But that is patently not the case – Worthing is lively, and we have found that there is a lot more going on than there is in our London area. Since arriving we have seen about 20 live music acts in local pubs. All good quality and well attended. At home we have never seen live music in a local pub – they appear to be more concerned with getting their gastro menus right, forgetting that people need to let their hair down sometimes. Having enjoyed our stay so much, we are now thinking of relocating permanently to this lovely town. Retiring? No, not yet. Luckily I can work anywhere with my Apple Mac, and my husband has been getting ideas about becoming a fisherman…

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Suits you, sir Local crooner Matthew vanKan on his search for the perfect suit. Photographs by Stephen Lawrence

He is...

He is...

Gresham Blake Since Blake set up shop over a decade ago in Brighton his sales and celebrity following has sky rocketed. He has developed a reputation for delivering traditional high-end tailoring complete with a contemporary urban edge and playful twist. His approach is a world away from the formality fostered by some of the more traditional tailoring houses. Bending the conventions and adding unexpected details and embellishments has made him popular with Hollywood actors, rock royalty, comedians and art world heavyweights. Christian Slater, Ray Winstone, Plan B, Banksy, Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon are among the many celebrated stars to have been dressed by him. In addition to bespoke tailoring, Gresham also stocks a ready-towear range of suits, coats, shirts, ties and accessories as well as luxurious knitwear. His new limited edition clothing range, E1 - made from fine cloths woven by a micro mill in Hackney – will be available in his Shoreditch and Brighton stores soon. His personal signature of fusing a classic cut with witty bespoke lining relevant to the client sums up the brand; sober on the outside and slightly mad underneath.

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Matthew and Gresham looked through material swatches, and scoured images of sharp-dressed performers from the swing era, taking note of details to incorporate in the finished suit.

Including the initial consultation, Matthew attended eight fittings to ensure the perfect fit. Gresham is a strong believer that the customer should have his outfit ‘as he likes it,’ and not how he thinks it should be himself. He will adjust a suit until the customer is perfectly happy with the look and comfort.

Matthew vanKan Matthew is a modern day crooner with a passion for the legendary singers and songwriters of the swing era and 1950s big band sound. He honours the timeless music of Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole and other legendary entertainers. Brighton-born Matthew has been singing music of this genre for just two years, and now performs in the UK and around the world at private parties, corporate events, weddings, international hotel functions and in a few exclusive venues such as The Arts Club in Mayfair, where he appears each month. “I was asked to sing at a charity event at The Ivy Club London back in March 2011 and then started receiving enquiries from event planners for high end functions,” he says. “A lot of the gigs I do are black tie so I’d usually wear a tux but for other occasions I need a good suit and that’s were Gresham comes in. We scanned some fashion books looking at some Hollywood images and photos of the Rat Pack and alike, and pulled out different details to incorporate.” Matthew will be performing (in his new suit) at Bohemia, Meeting House Lane, Brighton, on Thursday 5th July from 9pm.

“I love performing at amazing venues in beautiful surroundings and what I wear has to reflect not only the music and era that it’s from, but also the setting I’m in.”

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The finished suit has a pinstripe that perfectly matches the beautiful blue of Matthew’s chosen shirt.

...another satisfied customer.

Matthew vanKan www.vankan.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/ matthewvankanmusic

Gresham Blake 20 Bond Street, Brighton 01273 609587 www.greshamblake.com

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Designer Walterworks. Picture by Aris Vrakas

Designer Walterworks. Picture by Aris Vrakas

Designer Masato. Picture by Aris Vrakas

Designer Jess Eaton. Picture by Tori Clarkson

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BRIGHTON FASHION WEEK

This year’s Brighton Fashion Week took place at various venues across Brighton and proved once again to be a spectacular success

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t-shirt, and managed to transform it so it

The Ready to Wear Show was spread over

effortlessly appeared edgy and worked as a

which was transformed into an Arabian

two days, and was the perfect place to shop

powerful style statement.

boudoir courtesy of The Complete Chill Out

straight off the catwalk!

It was finally time to celebrate in 50’s

Company.

On the second day, the Brighton Fashion

style at the Jitterbug closing party at The

At the Brighton Frocks Catwalk Show, a

Week and Business Cash Advance Ready

Mesmerist. A rockabilly hairdresser was on

theatrical display of colour, concept and

To Wear Styling competition took place,

hand to give guests a 50s beehive or teddy

movement came together to form a creative

and each contestant had to style one of

boy quiff.

carnival of the sensational and spectacular.

their own individual models in a way that

Director and Founder of Brighton Fashion

The much anticipated Zeitgeist Catwalk

best represented their own brand, showing

Week, Liz Bishop, said: “The plethora

Show did not disappoint. Fashion followers

off their unique style and identity. This

of talent we have showcased this year

and industry professionals attended in full

was showcased on the catwalk and then it

has been phenomenal and it’s great to

force to see the outstanding new talent that

was up to the panel of industry judges to

be showcasing so many up and coming

was on display!

decide on the winner. The eventual winner

international designers too. We are already

Kay Kwok’s vivid sunburst prints and classic

(who collected £1,000) was Boy Parker,

making plans for next year to make it an

tailored silhouettes created a refreshingly

who had the strongest brand identity. He

even bigger and more spectacular event.”

modern take on traditional tailoring and

took something as simple as an everyday

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Designer Jess Eaton. Picture by Aris Vrakas

definitely made him ‘one to watch’.

off with a bang at Create Studios,

Designer Celia Arias. Picture by Aris Vrakas

righton Fashion Week certainly started

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SPOTLIGHT

Our undercover celebrity spies unravel the world of showbiz news and gossip

Baby for Chantelle and Alex Reality TV stars Chantelle Houghton and Alex Reid became parents on Father’s day when Chantelle gave birth to a baby girl. Their happiness seems to have put to rest rumours that their relationship was rocky, and they are both looking forward to enjoying life as a family...

Happy Birthday, Sir Paul One of music’s biggest names celebrated his 70th birthday last month. Paul McCartney’s music has been loved for over half a century, and he is still going strong, as we all saw by his performance at the Queens Jubilee Concert. He is also top of the bill at the Olympics Opening Ceremony later this month, and is still loved by all age groups.

Dirty Dancing ...meanwhile Alex’s ex-wife Katie Price is suffering embarrassment at the hands of her new toy boy Leandro Penna. He has been appearing on the Argentinian version of Strictly Come Dancing, and his dad-dancing has not impressed the judges or audience! One judge told him: “What you did was ugly.”

I Want To Be Alone Kim Kardashian, who invited reality TV cameras into her

McCartney has been one of the greatest influences on the pop scene, and his songs can be listened to time and time again. He has always lived in Britain, (much of the time here in Sussex) and paid taxes here all his life, and despite his huge fame and profile has remained down to earth; fighting to save his local NHS hospital, and sending his kids to state schools. His marriage to his first wife Linda was one of pop’s happiest, and as he settles into his next decade with his new wife Nancy, Absolute would

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like to wish him many, many more musical years.

her ‘lack of privacy.’ The 31-year-old micro-celebrity

Who’s going UP and who’s going DOWN this month…

has said she regrets having no privacy, and doesn’t like

Going Up

being under constant observation, with cameras following

It is sad to hear that Jack Osborne has been diagnosed with

her to the gym, when she is shopping etc. Perhaps she

multiple sclerosis, especially after just become a father for

should have thought about her quality of life before greed

the first time. His attitude, however, is encouraging. “‘Adapt

overcame her.

and overcome’ is my new motto,” he says, and he has already

life, and has made a fortune from it, is complaining about

decided to try and do his best to bring more attention to the

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debilitating condition. All the best for the future, Jack. Going down The ever-youthful Tom Cruise is having to take second place to

George Michael is reported to be making his live

a cartoon, as his latest film Rock of Ages takes second place

comeback at the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games,

at the box office to Madagascar 3. His film cost $65 million,

London, in August, joining The Who and Take That, months

but looks like becoming an expensive flop. Still, not surprising

after a bout of pneumonia forced him to cancel tour dates

really, as it also stars the obnoxious Russell Brand - who has

at the end of last year. Good to have you back, George.

already proved to be a box office flop.

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ABSOLUTE JULY

July is here!

FIVE THINGS YOU SIMPLY MU ST KNOW ABOUT THIS MONTH!

2 People’s Day 3 Watch in style 1Lighting the Flame The Olympic Flame reaches Brighton & Hove on Monday 16th July, day 59 of its 70-day journey to the Olympic Stadium. The official Olympic Torch Relay evening celebration takes place at Sussex County Cricket Ground, Eaton Road, Hove, on July 16th. Gates will open at 4pm,. The show starts at 5pm and will finish at about 7.30pm. The highlight of the evening will be the arrival of the Olympic Torch Relay as the final torchbearer of the day reaches the stage to light a cauldron blazing the Olympic Flame in the city. www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/2012

Brighton & Hove’s annual one day, free festival, People’s Day, is taking place on Saturday 14 July 2012. The event will run from 11am-5pm in New Road, Jubilee Street, Jubilee Square, the Pavilion Gardens and Victoria Gardens, Brighton. Music, dance, sport, and fantastic food from around the globe are all features of this year’s event which is designed to bring different communities together in celebration of the city’s rich diversity. www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/peoplesday

Not got tickets for the Olympics? Join the club! But don’t despair. The TV coverage will be superb and there are plenty of great deals around for high quality TVs at the moment. Cheer on Team GB from the comfort of your armchair. Pictured is the Samsung LT27B550 Full HD 27” LED TV with built in Freeview, Catch-up TV, built in wi-fi and dramatic picture quality. Available from Currys at £349.99 (sale price). www.currys.co.uk

4 Worthing Lions Festival

This year’s Worthing Lions Festival is set to be the biggest yet. This annual festival is a major event in Worthings calender, and with more events added this year more visitors than ever are expected to turn up. Last year the festival raised £12,000 which was donated to local charities. The events in this years calender include: 22/23rd July - Splash FM Garden Party 29th July - Fireworksfrom the pier 10pm

30th July - Community Fun Day 30th July - Fire Station Open Day – 10am until 4pm at Ardsheal Road, Broadwater 30th July - General Market. Noon until 9pm on the promenade. 30th & 31st July - Live Music Entertainment at the bandstand Montague Street. 31st July - Bus Rally, Marine Parade. To find out more visit www.worthinglionsuk.lionwap.org

5 Morris Minor Rally

The West Sussex Branch of the Morris Minor Owners Club is holding its third Annual Rally at the Clapham & Patching Village Hall on 29th July 2012. Although only formed in 2007 the West Sussex branch has already attracted well over 60 members from across the county from those who either own a Morris Minor, hope to own a Morris Minor or are just simply interested in the marque and want to get involved. There will be prizes awarded to exhibiting cars for best of each of the

model types of Morris Minors and the judging panel will be led by Jamie Cripps of Cripps Motors in Storrington. The organisers are planning to invite a range of motoring related trade exhibitors as well as a range of refreshments that will be available throughout the day. If you, or anyone you know, would like to join the West Sussex Branch of the Morris Minor Owners Club, or wish to participate at the event, contact Neil Lindsay on 01903 744441 or email nclma@btopenworld.com

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t will be a first for this year’s Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) Shoreham Airshow, being held on September 1st and 2nd 2012, which will be celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the RAF Central Flying School. The Royal Air Force has supported the show well this year by sending in a pair of Tornado GR4 Aircraft to perform their Role Demonstration from XV Squadron. This is not a normal aerobatic display as performed by other RAF Aircraft. Whereas the traditional display shows what RAF personnel can do, the Role Demonstration shows what the RAF is doing in support of UK and NATO troops on the ground in Afghanistan. The demonstration shows the kind of tactics and manoeuvres performed by RAF crews in their vital air support role providing a ‘show of force’ low fly-bys as well as the use of Brimstone and Paveway guided munitions. The Tornado crews of XV Squadron’s sister unit at RAF Lossiemouth, the famous 617 Dambusters Squadron have just been deployed to Afghanistan to take over from RAF Marham based crews to continue the vital role of providing battlefield reconnaissance and close air support. There are comments that the show lacks the full quota of fast jet displays at Shoreham. This will make up for that concern! It is worth remembering that it now costs £400,000 to put this event on over the two days. The cost of aviation fuel and aircraft takes up much of this. The event is also a charity show, supporting RAFA, and to date has given them almost one point seven million pounds funding. The ground attractions this year will be larger than ever catering for the

Organisers of this years show are generously giving away five pairs of tickets to five lucky Absolute Brighton readers. To have a chance at winning this much-in-demand prize, simply answer the following question: Which base are the Tornados coming from?

family, linked to new ground airside attractions. There will be lots of extra items for the children, with extended trade stands. A large funfair and craft tent, and more static aircraft displays will also be present. The Airfield attack with Spitfires, Hurricanes and German aircraft will be the central theme, and other displays confirmed to date include The BBMF Lancaster, RAF Hawk, Falcons Parachute Team (Saturday), Red Devils Parachute Team (Sunday), B-17G Sally-B Flying Fortress, Breitling (4 ship) wing walkers, Blades Award Winning Aerobatic Team, PBY-5A Catalina, Swip Team and Jet Provost. “More displays both in the air and on the ground are currently under negotiation,” said Derek Harber, acting airshow organiser. “We try to please all, but in the current economic climate we must take costing into consideration. Once again we are keeping ticket prices to the minimum as we are aware that often a day out now involves advanced budgeting.” “The 2012 Olympic Games have meant a re-scheduling of dates but we are sure that with this taken into consideration, we will have one of the south’s best airshows. The event is not a seaside event. It is a traditional airshow, where spectators can meet the crews and watch the displays from the UK’s oldest privately owned airfield, with the backdrop of Lancing College and Chapel. This makes it unique. It is also one of the pilot’s favorite venues,” said John Periam, Airshow Press Officer. For more information go to www.shorehamairshow.co.uk or phone the airshow office on 01273 441545.

Please email your answer, name and postal address to: shorehamairshow@absolutemagazine.co.uk Closing date: 8th August 2012

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ABSOLUTE INTERIORS

Futuristic Home Sound High-end audio company Lawrence Audio, are producing products that seem to offer something utterly unique, both in performance and appearance. Located in Taiwan the company was founded in 1996 by Mr. Lawrence Liao. The Lawrence Audio Cello floor-standing speakers (pictured), retailing for £12,000, are an example of Mr Liao’s passion and talent combined. He is an award-winning artist, interior designer and musician with a passion for combining function with beauty in his speaker designs. The Cello speakers are finished in a gorgeous matte rosewood, which has a beautiful deep red orange colour with striking grain patterns. Each speaker weighs 88 pounds and is 49 inches tall, 11 inches wide and 18.5 inches deep. The frequency range is 32Hz to 40 kHz. The Cello’s stated sensitivity is (2.83V/1m) 90dB with an impedance of four ohms (minimum 3.2 ohms). In case you hadn’t guessed, the Cello speakers appearance is modeled off of the musical musical instrument and aesthetically looks like a piece of sculptured art. Utterly beautiful while having a musically engaging sound; we recommend this new design of speaker on the home entertainment market.

Our Two favourite Technology Must Haves 1. JuiceBuddy Mobile phones have come a long way since the models of the 1990s, but if there is one area in which a brand-new iPhone 4S still cannot hope to compete with those venerable handsets, it is battery life. With this in mind, California-based company Pacific Productions has unveiled the JuiceBuddy, an iPhone and iPod touch charger which is small enough to fit on a keyring.

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ABSOLUTE INTERIORS Keep ahead of the game, with the latest technology for the home. For sound and CCTV needs, read on and see what you can do to bring your home singing and dancing in to the 21st century “...rest assured that your home is safe by viewing it from anywhere in the world.�

Sight Home CCTV is currently all the rage in the world of home security. Far from just being a few cameras connected to a small monitor in the home, it can now be viewed on your television sets in the home. However, some of the latest systems also allow you to view your live CCTV footage across the internet; so, whether you use a PC, laptop, iPad or even an iPhone, you can be rest assured that your home is safe by viewing it from anywhere in the world. Something that modern day teenagers are no doubt unhappy about while the parents are away! Internet access CCTV is available locally from www.showtec.co.uk Telephone: 01273 464999

2. Roll Laptop D-roll is a next generation concept laptop design which is way distinctive from usual laptops in both shape and function. The long tube shape of this laptop, which was inspired from the storage tubes that artists are using for storing large drawings, eliminates perception of the traditional book looking laptops. This multifunctional laptop has two working modes. When it is operating in full function mode, the laptop is unfolded completely and all peripherals are turned on. The main display is turned off and a smaller screen, attached with main body is turned on allowing the users to check and send mails when D-roll is under email mode. Once rolled up, all you have to do is wear it over your shoulder and away you go!

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5. Canvas Stripe Camping Stool This folding stool is an ultra practical accessory. £12.00 www.cathkidston.co.uk

2. Vintage Doily Set Of 12 Cherry Picnic Cutlery Perfect for camping and alfresco dining. £4.95 www.dotcomgiftshop.com

6. LED Emergency Torch And Tool Kit This LED torch has an in-built eight-tool penknife. The energy-saving LEDs in the torch can be switched individually (1 or 5 LEDs) depending on the degree of brightness required. £24.99 www.treathim.com

3. Luxury Camping Kitchen Unit from Aztec Packs down into an inconspicuous easy-to store carrier bag. Includes preparation area, sliding top for easy access, zip away shelves and storage space. £89.99 www.aztecoutdoor.co.uk

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7. Bird Song Camping Set - Khaki perfect for the stylish camper or caravanner. Handmade from food safe stainless steel, this set has been enamelled and handpainted with a bird and flower design. £29 www.fairwindonline.com

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ABSOLUTE CAMPING Due to the rising costs of holidays abroad, camping in England has made a resurgence in the last few years. Why not join in the fun! 8. The Camping With Soul Naturalmat Roll up bedding made by hand in Devon with a core of recycled denim surrounded by organic lambswool. £159 Single adult www.naturalmat.co.uk 9. Maxwell & Williams Insulated Basket A fold away fully-insulated picnic basket, and a useful addition to keep in the car for all your fridge purchases. £25 www.maxwellandwilliams.co.uk

Deluxe Bell Tent Range The 4m tent is perfect for a couple but can sleep up to 5/6 people, luxuriating in an open-plan bedroom or party pad. The 5m tent is perfect for large families. Comes with everything you need and includes zipped in groundsheet in matching canvas bag. £399 www.boutiquecamping.com

10. Hi Gear Animal Camping Chair A special camping chair just for the kids. There’s a safety locking mechanism on the leg, so there’s no danger of it collapsing. £8.99 www.gooutdoors.co.uk

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...beans. pulses, nuts, fruit, oats and grains... energy producing and power enhancing. Ideal fuel for an Olympic athlete

Food for gold

What do Olympians eat? We unveil some healthy dishes enjoyed by top athletes to get you off the blocks Black Bean and Rice Salad Ingredients 1 cup long grain brown rice 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 Cubanelle chile or Italian frying pepper, trimmed and cut in 1/3-inch dice 1 medium red onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, smashed 2 cups freshly cut white corn kernels (from 2 ears) 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed well and drained 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar Freshly ground black pepper Method 1. Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to the boil.

Add the rice and cook, stirring occasionally, just until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain and rinse well with cold water until cool. Transfer to a large bowl. 2. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in the same saucepan over medium heat until hot. Add the chile, onion and garlic and stir until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add the corn and salt and cook, stirring, just until heated through, about 1 minute. Transfer the vegetables to the bowl with the rice and toss to mix. 3. Add the beans, the remaining 2 tablespoons oil and the vinegar and toss well. Season with plenty of pepper. Toss again and serve.

Almond Banana Smoothie Ingredients 2 large ripe bananas, peeled, sliced 2 cups almond or whole milk 2 cups ice cubes 2 tablespoons (packed) golden brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Ground nutmeg

Method 1. Blend first 5 ingredients in blender until smooth. 2. Divide smoothies among 4 small glasses. Sprinkle lightly with nutmeg.

Good-for-you Granola

...Although, Olympic heptathlete Jennifer Ennis, still enjoys chocolate and a Nando’s every so often

Ingredients 2 tbsp vegetable oil 125ml maple syrup 2 tbsp honey 1 tsp vanilla extract 300g rolled oats 50g sunflower seeds 4 tbsp sesame seeds 50g pumpkin seeds 100g flaked almonds 100g dried berries (find them in the baking aisle) 50g coconut flakes or desiccated coconut

Method 1. Heat oven to 150C/fan 130C/gas 2. Mix the oil, maple syrup, honey and vanilla in a large bowl. 2. Tip in all the remaining ingredients, except the dried fruit and coconut, and mix well. 3. Tip the granola onto two baking sheets and spread evenly. Bake for 15 mins, then mix in the coconut and dried fruit, and bake for 10-15 mins. 4. Remove and scrape onto a flat tray to cool. 5. Serve with yogurt. The granola can be stored in an airtight container for a month. ABSOLUTE

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Salmon Gravalax

A special summer dish brought to you by head chef at Bohemia Jerome Burel

Serves 4 people

For dressing

To serve

400gm salmon

50gm mange tout

1. Remove the salmon and rinse with cold

5gm tarragon

10gm shallotts

water. Dry with a clean cloth.

5gm chives

10gm coriander

2. Cut the fillet into cubes.

5gm thyme

2cl french dressing

5gm rosemary

White sesame seed

3. Cut the mange tout, coriander and shallots

5gm dill

Black sesame seed

5gm parsley

into a very fine mixture with the dressing and seasoning. 4. Place a piece of bamboo leaf in the middle

110gm sea salt

For the wasabi ice cream

130gm sugar

Wasabi ice cream

(You will need an ice cream maker) 1. Mix the custard cream with the wasabi

250ml custard cream

powder and the green food colour.

5gm wasabi powder

2. Put into the ice cream maker and churn for

1 t/spoon green food colour

30 minutes. Then return to freezer.

of the plate, and regularly position a cube of salmon with the mange tout mixture in between. 5. Place a scoop of the wasabi ice cream onto the plate. 6. Sprinkle with spices/herbs for decoration.

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THE QUICK AND THE GOOD Champion hurdler David Greene says no to takeaways and yes to ‘Dai Greene’ Curry this summer

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he latest research into the nation’s cooking habits shows that over six million (6.37m) Britons will be avoiding

stodgy takeaways in favour of savvy cook-at-home meals when watching the Olympic Games. A survey conducted by YouGov and cooking ingredients specialists, Very Lazy, reveals that only 1.4m (3%) of the population said they will order takeaways when watching the games this summer. The summer of sport, health and fitness has clearly gone to our heads as four times as many people said they would be making meals in under 20 minutes so they don’t miss any of the action cheering on our national athletes instead of opting for a fast food fix.

“Health and fitness is so closely associated with food and diet so it’s great to see people aren’t turning to fast food” To celebrate the championing of savvy cooking across the country, Very Lazy, best known for its convenient chopped garlic, chillies and ginger and delicious cooking concentrates, has teamed up with David ‘Dai’ Greene, World Champion hurdler. The brand has created one-off jars for the Welsh 400m hurdler, called ‘Dai Greene Curry’, re-naming one of its best selling concentrates, Thai Green Curry, in Dai’s honour. Rob Cottam, head development chef at Very Lazy, said: “Our attitudes to cooking seem to be shifting in the right direction and it may well be down to the hype and excitement created by the games this summer. Health and fitness is so closely associated with food and diet so it’s great to see people aren’t turning to fast food but quick food that can be easily prepared and is a much more cost-effective convenient meal.” Dai Greene, the 26-year-old British athlete, who has been given several of the personalised jars to take home to his family, said: “I’ve never associated my name with green ‘thai’ curry before, so this is a first for me! Luckily I prefer green thai to red thai as it’s the milder curry, so I’ll be asking my mum to cook up some Very Lazy curry and get the whole family feasting soon!” The Very Lazy range of cooking ingredients is available to buy at supermarkets including Asda, Tesco, Co-op, Morrisons and Sainsburys and online at www.verylazy.com.

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ABSOLUTE HEALTH

Bless you... The sound of sneezes seems to be ever present at the moment. Yes, it is the dreaded hay fever season. But how can you prevent a bad case of this annoying ailment? Our health experts offer some advice

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he sun is beaming down on us. The rays are lifting our spirits. The great outdoors really is once again ‘great.’ But oh dear, the handkerchiefs need to be on the ready.Yes, it is for a lot of us hay fever time again. A recent study has shown that in urban areas there has been a 3% rise year on year on pollen. But what seems like good news for plants is likely to cause extra misery for millions of hay fever sufferers. In hay fever sufferers, pollen triggers the release of histamine, which causes sneezing, itchy and watery eyes, and an increase in mucous production. Unfortunately in the case of allergy sufferers this response can be unnecessarily triggered, resulting in the classic hay fever symptoms. There are several easy steps that can be taken to avoid or improve attacks of hay fever. Follow them, and you may see an improvement and at last be able to enjoy an allergy free summer.

“Reduce your histamine levels by making sure you have a good intake of magnesium and methionine-rich foods. Good sources for these are sunflower seeds, nuts, oats and leafy greens.”

10 tips to avoiding hay fever this summer: 1. Ensure that all handkerchiefs and bed linen are clean. Cotton can carry pollen, hence triggering effects of hay fever. 2. Improve your diet. Eat more greens, onions and apples regularly. These foods are a good source of quercetin, a natural antihistamine. Eat plenty of berries too, such as blueberries, blackberries and elderberries, for their anti-inflammatory benefits. 3. Reduce your histamine levels by making sure you have a good intake of magnesium and methionine-rich foods. Good sources for these are sunflower seeds, nuts, oats and leafy greens. 4. Drink peppermint tea and chew on mint leaves. Peppermint contains a substance called rosmarinic acid, a powerful antioxidant that blocks production of allergy-producing leukotrienes. 5. Make a conscious effort to ensure you’re getting plenty of immuneboosting nutrients. Vitamin B6 and zinc play an important role in balancing histamine levels and supporting the immune system. 6. Be aware of outside risks in the summer months. Increased sunlight in the summer results in higher levels of pollution in urban areas, causing the immune system to react. A good all-round anti-oxidant supplement can increase your resistance. Try one that includes vitamins A, C and E, selenium and zinc. 7. For acute symptoms, the amino acid methionine, in combination with calcium, can act as an effective anti-histamine. Try taking 500mg lmethionine and 400g calcium twice daily. 8. Food intolerances can sometimes make symptoms worse. Try limiting common culprits such as wheat and dairy products for a couple of weeks to see if symptoms begin to improve. 9. Omega-3 oils are one of nature’s best anti-inflammatory nutrients. Include oily fish in your diet at least twice weekly, and supplement with a good quality fish oil or flaxseed oil. 10. Anti-inflammatory bromelain, a nutrient found in pineapple, is thought to be helpful for hay fever sufferers. Try fresh pineapple, but be sure to eat the core too, as this part is highest in bromelain. Bromelain is available in supplement form. For best results, it is often recommended to take bromelain alongside quercetin.

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alentino’s spring/summer 2012 show was pretty for many reasons, but the plaited up-dos were arguably one of the standout catwalk hairstyles of the season. Celebs so far spotted rocking this look are Alexa Chung at the Mulberry party in New York, Kirsten Dunst at the Sundance Film Festival, Pixie Lott just about everywhere, and Chloe Moretz, whose version was disheveled and casual at the Jason Wu for Target launch party in New York. The plaited up-do, or Braided Crown (as it’s known in this biz!) is easy to wear and suits all face shapes. Even if you’ve shorter hair you can wear this style as the plait can taken from the scalp, thus framing the face and giving grown out crops a chic

new look. It’s a savior if you’re growing out a fringe. The beauty of this style if you’re heading off to a festival is that you can do it on day one, and then concentrate on the music and mayhem! This look will transition from pretty and pristine on day one, to sexy and undone on day two as it relaxes. Day three? Simple… let it down and go with the retro crimped look seen on the catwalks of TOPSHOP UNIQUE, a style your up-do will have created all by itself! All that’s left to do is pack your Electric ‘Take Me With You’’ essential must-pack mini-travel haircare set, and cross your

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Get the look 1. Preparation is vital, you will need a clean foundation to achieve the glossy look this type of up-do needs. Once hair is cleansed apply a smoothing cream to ensure cuticles are flattened and hair is protected from heat. 2. Blow dry your hair while scrunching it to create waves, if you have naturally straight hair use a Denman Head Hugger round brush (£11) to create the waves and volume. 3. Once dry apply a little texturing product. Electric stylists love shu uemura’s new Volume Maker (£31.00). This precision applicator is the first of its kind and gives instant volume and root lift. 4. Part your hair using a tail comb, allowing a wide section of hair from the front of head to remain separated from the rest of the hair. Pull the bulk of your hair back and secure into a loose low ponytail, while allowing the hair in the front to remain separated. 5. Take the ponytail twist and pin sections randomly to the scalp to form a soft sexy bun. 6. Once the back of the hair is done take the loose section of hair from the front and French braid it loosely along the side of the head and pin its ends using hair grips close to the scalp to secure it. Finish with a little hairspray and you are good to go! 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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DON’T TANGO, OR DO THE TROPICANA! This month, Sandy Furlong, Hygienist at Marina Dentalcare discusses the hidden problem of acid in fruit and soft drinks

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here are rules when it comes to advertising and marketing. These rules try to ensure that the customer is not misled into thinking that a product will perform or produce miracles. However, so often it would be more useful for the customer to know about the negative things that a product will do rather than be aware if its positive limitations. A wonderful case in point is the soft drinks industry. Most people are aware now that ‘Coke’ is not a drink to consume often if you want to keep your teeth intact. The drinks industry is aware that consumers are now more health conscious, consequently drinks often come complete with apparent ‘health-producing’ benefits. Parents are exhorted to make sure that their children have ‘5-a-day’, that is, five portions of vegetables or fruit. Many fruit products now claim to be one of those ‘5’. Sugary snacks are often replaced with fruit with the thought that fruit is good for you, and indeed it is, but there is a big BUT here. Fruit, fruit juice and many of the drinks and products containing them are very acidic. Teeth do not like acid Teeth are dissolved by acid. It is a painless procedure, during which the enamel and dentine just disappear. A happy tooth is one that is being gently bathed in saliva which is slightly alkaline. That tooth is not only safe, but is having its mineral salts replaced and the tooth surface gently repaired. ‘Do not eat sweet sugary snacks between meals’ used to be the dental health message. The word ‘eat’ is the important word here, in that it suggests that anything that you drink is automatically less harmful because you haven’t eaten it! But beware, fruit drinks can be anything but innocent, and can be as acidic as vinegar. Recently The Department of Health has shown official figures that dental problems were the third most common reason for children to be admitted to hospital last year 2011- 2012. Manufacturers are not required by law to

publish the acid levels in their drinks, as they are compelled to provide nutritional information. Consequently the acid levels in drinks with fruit acids, have not been to the front of parents’ minds, when choosing drinks for their children. Tropicana orange juice, Coppella apple juice and Innocent smoothies all had acid levels ranging between 3.3 to 3.8. Tooth enamel is destroyed at anything more acidic than 5.5, so these drinks all come in at the upper end of the acidity pH scale. This pH measure is a scale in which 7 is neutral and 1 is extremely high. Saliva is naturally slightly alkaline, so is slightly higher than 7. Plain tap water is neutral. One drink tested was Innocent’s This Water with lemons and limes. It had a pH level of 2.7 which is more acidic than vinegar at 2.9. The most acidic drink tested was Coca-Cola, at a pH of 2.5. Dr Kathy Harley Dean of the Dental Faculty at the Royal College of Surgeons was quoted as saying that many parents are unaware that the combination of high acid and sugar can destroy young teeth. She warned last year that 50% of five-year-olds have signs of damage to their tooth enamel, caused by excess acid in their diet.

“...beware, fruit drinks can be anything but innocent, and can be as acidic as vinegar.” Government advice states that everyone should have five portions per day of fruit and vegatables, fruit juice counting as one portion. Dr Harley endorses the idea that it would be better if children met that target by only eating fruit with meals, and that juice should be a ‘once a week’ treat. She also advises always rinsing the mouth out with tap water after drinking fruit juice of any kind, as this will buffer the acid and allow the mouth to return to its natural pH much more quickly. If left to the saliva flow to redress the balance, it will take over one hour for the mouth to return to a normal pH, (much longer

of course, for anyone who has an impaired saliva flow i.e. patients undergoing chemo or radiotherapy). Never allow children to sip fruit juice over a long period as this will mean that the teeth are under acid attack for a very much longer period of time. So, what would be a good drink for children? Milk unsweetened is always a useful drink for children. It contains calcium and vitamins which will help to maintain teeth and build tooth substance. However, that too is very slightly acidic, so again it would be best to stick to drinking milk at meal times. Unsweetened tea is no longer in fashion for children but this is a useful drink as it contains Fluoride which helps to strengthen enamel. Any fruit squash is always suspect, so encouraging your children to drink tap water is the safest drink for them. Bottled waters can be useful but be careful of the pH values again as some of these processed waters are not as neutral as you would expect. Check the label, some of the bottled waters do state the pH level, and make sure it is below 7. Normal Saliva is 7.4 in humans. If your child, or indeed you, drink fruit juice or any other acidic drink make sure that tooth brushing is not performed immediately after. At that time the enamel is slightly softened, swish with water and clean teeth a little later. Encouraging a faster saliva flow by chewing gum can be useful although not always socially appropriate. Again make sure it is sugar free. All of this sounds complicated and a bit of a bore, but with a little thought it need not be a problem but ignoring the advice and allowing gross acid erosion to occur can become a big problem as it is impossible to give you back the substance of your tooth once it has been lost. For any questions or advice please email info@marinadentalcare.co.uk or call for a Hygienist appointment on 01273 628899. ABSOLUTE

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NEWSXTRA SALLY GUNNELL OBE ANNOUNCES SUSSEX FOOD & DRINK AWARDS FINALISTS

PRESTIGIOUS AWARD FOR BEAUTY SECRETS

Food meets sport: Jack Wells, Sally Gunnell OBE, Lauren Silverlock, Lauren Callaghan, Alex Hillier, Ben and Holly Harris

Karen Tapson receives the prestigious award from Ros Grace, Managing Director of Guinot UK and Ireland

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ally Gunnell OBE launched the Sussex Food & Drink Awards 2012/13 at the South of England Show VIP opening breakfast recently, revealing the 75 finalists in this year’s awards, who were nominated by the public and assessed by an expert panel of judges, chaired by food expert Clive Beddall OBE. Nine of the finalists are from Brighton & Hove. Said Clive Beddall: “We can justifiably boast that we have some of the country’s best food and drink producers here in Sussex and our farmers, producers and sellers work hard to provide and promote high quality local produce to their local communities.” Over a hundred leading lights in the agricultural, food and farming community enjoyed ‘Eggs Jubilee’, specially created by Paul Peach of the Horse Guards Inn at Tillington, who is

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the reigning Sussex Young Chef of the Year, followed by interesting debate around the topic of food sustainability and sport. Speakers on the panel included Sally Gunnell OBE, Clive Beddall OBE, Nick Hempleman, the current winner of Best Sussex Food/Farm Shop; Richard Benyon MP from Defra, and Gwyn Jones, former VP of the NFU, chaired by David Allam, High Sherriff of East Sussex and Member of the South of England Agricultural Society. Voting is now open for the public to choose their favourites from the Sussex Food & Drink Awards 2012/13 finalists list, either online or through SMS text voting, with all details at www.sussexfoodawards.biz. Voting closes at midnight on October 14th and winners will be revealed at the awards dinner in January 2013.

eauty Secrets of Horsham has been awarded top Guinot Skincare Crown Salon status. Beauty Secrets and 47 other Crown Salons were especially selected from among 1600 Guinot salons throughout the UK and Ireland. Attaining Guinot Crown Salon status is a recognition of excellence in the field of professional skincare. This special recognition is awarded annually and certifies the impeccable standards of the salon. Crown Salon status is awarded exclusively to salons that are able to fulfil the strictest criteria. To celebrate the Crown Salons Guinot held a prestigious event in Paris. Crown Salon owners arrived at the luxurious 5-star Sofitel Hotel Scribe in Paris to celebrate the prestigious Crown status. The Crown award was presented by Ros Grace, Managing Director of Guinot UK and Ireland, and a sumptuous three course dinner of refined French cuisine followed on the upper deck, whilst being gently entertained by a live jazz band. Guinot donated £5,000 to Cancer Research in aid of breast cancer, and guests were presented with a Swarvoski crystal pin in memory of the event. As an additional treat, Crown Salons were invited to tour the Guinot Laboratory, allowing each guest to gain a real insight into Guinot skincare. Visit your local Guinot Crown salon, Beauty Secrets for the optimal skincare experience. Beauty Secrets also carries a complete range of Guinot face and body care products. To book an appointment, contact: Beauty Secrets on 01403 240489 34 East Street, Town Centre, Horsham RH12 1HL Website: beautysecretsspa.co.uk

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NEWSXTRA ALBION IN THE COMMUNITY

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ICE AGE BRIGHTON REVEALED IN NEW BEACH SIGN Want to Work staff and partners at the launch

Councillor Pete West (left) and coast protection engineer Martin Eade (right) with the new sign and the Black Rock cliff behind

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he inspirational work of Albion in the Community is spreading further afield with the launch of

its ground-breaking Want to Work project in East Sussex. The project, backed by BrightonandHoveJobs.com and American Express, aims to introduce young jobseekers and the long-term unemployed back into the work place. The scheme offers free training courses and opportunities for work experience with dozens of Sussex companies. The East Sussex launch in Lewes, attracted more than 30 business owners keen to find out how they can play their part in bringing hope and encouragement to job hunters in the area. Prominent companies that have already signed up to support the project include Harvey’s Brewery, Sussex Downs College and Nuffield Healthcare. Founding sponsor and long-term partner Brightonandhovejobs.com encouraged businesses of all sizes to get involved. Partnership Manager, Georgina Angele told the Lewes meeting: “There are some truly amazing jobseekers waiting for that lucky break to get back into the work place. Whether, like us, you are able to offer an apprenticeship or even some work experience placements, I would urge all bosses to get behind this project and give people that chance.” The Want to Work project will reach out eastwards to Eastbourne later this year. It is looking for 100 Sussex companies to participate in the scheme. Anybody interested in getting involved can call Barry McLaughlin on 01273 878 261 or email him at barry.mclaughlin@albioninthecommunity.org.uk.

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new information sign has just been erected which tells the story of ancient Ice Age Brighton as revealed in the internationally important cliff at Brighton Marina. Studying the cliff has uncovered a tale of long term climate change, including evidence for global warming 250,000 years ago, and dramatic Ice Age deposits such as the fossils of woolly mammoth, woolly rhinoceros and dwarfed horses. This rare window on deep prehistory, preserved in the middle of a modern city behind an Asda superstore, represents one of the best and most accessible records of ‘Ice Age’ climate change in north western Europe. Finds from the cliff include whale bones, marine molluscs and a Neanderthal

butchery knife made from flint. Dr Matt Pope, from University College London, gave a brief description of the geological and archaeological importance of the cliff site as the sign was unveiled in June. Dr Pope, who was born in Brighton and attended Varndean School, said: “The site is part of a rich record of Ice Age geology and early human archaeology in Sussex. The cliff here gives a humbling perspective on long-term climate change. “It’s been really exciting to work with Brighton & Hove City Council to erect this board. Widening public understanding of long-term climate change in such an immediate way is an important part of preparing the city for the challenges ahead.” ABSOLUTE

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ABSOLUTE HISTORY Fanny Blankers-Koen. A heroine of 1948

I went to the Olympics on a double decker bus

As the Olympics arrive in the UK, Tim Parker recalls when he was there back in 1948, when they were last held in London

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et me tell you a story about the 1948

At the time of the 1948 Olympics, my family

Reflecting on those 1948 Games, it seems that

Olympic Games and how I had the

was living near Watford. You know the place

somehow they were a Games for the people,

good fortune to see them.

– it has a football team. Petrol was in short

all people, by the people. Britain had shown

Until the last World War, the majority of

supply, and in any case my father needed the

great ingenuity in getting the show on the road,

Olympic athletes were amateurs. Naturally

one car we did have to go to work. Unabashed,

and whoever thought of turning an ice hockey

they were very competitive, but their

my mother took my brother and I to Wembley

rink into an Olympic pool deserves a medal.

motivation was passion for their sport and, of

on the top deck of a London bus. If you travel

Of course we will all be able to see the XXX

course, the prestige of being the best. Many

by bus always ride on the top if you can, it is

Olympiad on television, but it won’t be the

athletes travelled to the games at their own

much more interesting. I remember passing

same as my three days at Wembley.

expense, and few were paid.

rows of houses with the family bath hanging on

In 1948 the XXIV Olympiad was held in Britain

an outside wall.

and the Games still upheld many of the old

The bus from Watford took us very close to

traditions and virtues, quite unlike the great

Wembley Stadium’s main entrance, and after

jamborees that are the Olympics today - China

climbing a long flight of steps we were in. We

spent £100 million on its opening ceremony

had seats more or less opposite the Royal Box

alone. The centre of the Games was Wembley

and had an excellent view of the proceedings.

Stadium. There was no money to build a new

We watched the 100 metre heats. The final

stadium just for the Games, and the Olympic

was won by an American, Dillard, but Britain

swimming pool was a converted ice hockey

nearly won a bronze. Alistair McCorquodale,

arena. But that did not seem to matter – not

the only white man in the final, came fourth.

one jot. Food rationing was so severe that

We saw the exploits of Fanny Blankers-Koen,

athletes were invited to bring their own food;

the Dutch lady known as the Flying Housewife,

On the final day of our visit we had the great

many brought their own running shorts with

a thirty-year-old mother of two who could

joy of seeing one of the greatest runners

them too. There was no Olympic Village. The

run like the wind and took the hurdles in great

the world has ever seen, Emile Zátopek. We

male athletes took over an army barracks in

style. She won four gold medals and was hailed

watched him win the 10,000 metres. He was

Uxbridge, and the women a college, where

as a heroine. It was an exciting day and I could

not a tall man; indeed, he was rather short

they slept in dormitories. One hundred tons

not help but be impressed with the clockwork

and stocky with a barrel chest, but Emile had

of cinders were used to turn the stadium’s

precision and timing of the events. Then there

charisma. Soon after the race had started

dog racing circuit into a track suitable for the

was the pole vaulter who so nearly won a

spectators started clapping as, lap by lap, he

athletes. The Games were a ‘make do and

world record but, failing at the last, burst into

stretched his lead. ‘Záto-pek! Záto-pek! Záto-

mend’ affair and perhaps, precisely because of

tears. The three of us had such a good time that

pek! Záto-pek!’ we chanted, and cheered him

that, proved very popular and were a great

my mother bought tickets at the gate for the

to the echo when he won the race. It didn’t

success. The Games themselves even made a

next two days. You will not be able to do that at

matter that he was a Czech shoemaker; he was

profit of £30,000.

these coming Olympics!

one of us.

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“Many athletes travelled to the games at their own expense, and few were paid...”

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“If you can fill the unforgiving minute With sixty seconds’ worth of distance run, Yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it...” Rudyard Kipling

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FACES & PLACESMidnight

Barnabas walk Around 1,000 women walkers braved the blustery winds and showers on a June night to take part in the St Barnabas House Night

Mayor of Worthing Cllr. Charles James and Consort with St. Barnabas Chief Executive, Hugh Lowson

to Remember midnight walk, raising an incredible £112,000. The hospice’s annual Night to Remember walk started in 2008, and over the past four years over 4,000 local ladies have raised in excess of £500,000 for their local hospice. The women started assembling at Worthing Leisure Centre at 10pm and were able to enjoy plenty of entertainment.

Control Centre Alan Maher and Tony Butcher

Mayor of Worthing, Councillor Charles James, and Mayoress, Pauline James, set the ladies off at midnight, with the help of lead walkers Jo Clarke, Vicky Walker, James Millen and Kristina Pollard, and back walkers, Gareth

Walkers return and claim their medal

Goddard, Phil Christian and Adam Scott. Pictures by Graham Franks

Jessica Collier

Leanne Willard

LeStelle

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BAREFOOT ON THE BEACH! TV presenter Ben Fogle campaigns to keep Brighton clean for the Barefoot Wine Beach Rescue Project 2012

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Kiss Me, Kate Musical production is at the heart of Chichester Festival Theatre’s 50th anniversary celebrations

oin Barefoot Wine and Ben Fogle in campaigning to keep Brighton’s

Kiss Me, Kate Company. Photo by Catherine Ashmore

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Saturday 7th July to clean award-winning Hove Lawns beach. The national campaign, which kicked off on April 14th, will build on

lex Bourne and Hannah Waddingham lead the distinguished cast of Kiss Me, Kate at Chichester Festival Theatre this summer, alongside

David Burt, Adam Garcia and Clive Rowe.

the huge success of 2011’s incredible series of events. The Barefoot

This musical production directed by Trevor Nunn, with choreography by

Wine Beach Rescue Project is running throughout the summer

Stephen Mear, is at the heart of the Festival Theatre’s 50th anniversary

with environmentalist and adventurer Ben Fogle as ambassador. Ben

season. Featuring music and lyrics by Cole Porter, with book by Sam

will be personally getting involved and visiting beaches around the

and Bella Spewack, Kiss Me, Kate is an exuberant show-within-a-show,

UK alongside environmental charity Surfers Against Sewage (SAS),

bringing together the worlds of gun-toting gangsters, sparring actors and

giving volunteers the chance to meet one of the UK’s most ardent

Shakespeare’s original characters from The Taming of the Shrew.

supporters of the British seaside.

Kiss Me, Kate

“I’m a huge lover of Britain’s coastline so when I was asked to be the

Chichester Festival Theatre

ambassador for the Barefoot Wine Beach Rescue Project I jumped at

Now until 1st September

the chance”, said Ben. “We have such beautiful beaches here in the

7.30pm, matinees 2.15pm.

UK and during this campaign with Barefoot Wine and Surfers Against

Tickets: University of Chichester

Sewage, I’ll be asking as many people as possible to come down to

Evenings/Matinees: £15 - £40.

one of our events and keep their local beach ‘barefoot friendly’.”

To book, go to cft.org.uk or contact the Box Office

After collecting a Barefoot Wine/SAS t-shirt and any necessary kit,

on 01243 781312

volunteers will spend an afternoon collecting litter along their local beach, and end the day with a celebratory glass of Barefoot Wine. Hove Lawns is a family orientated beach perfect for picnics and has been awarded a Blue flag for its high standards of water quality. The beach provides a fantastic day out for everyone but currently there are almost 2,000 items of marine litter for every km of the UK’s beaches. One of the most common items of litter is cigarette butts with approximately 4.5 Trillion cigarette butts littered across the world each year. Laid down end-to-end they would reach around Great Britain’s coastline over 4000 times. Details of all beach clean ups can be found on www.beachrescue2012UK.com and information on the brand’s wine portfolio can be found on www.barefootwine.com.

Left: Holly Dale Spencer and Adam Garcia. Right: Alex Bourne (Fred and Petruchio) and Hannah Waddingham (Lilli and Kate). Pictures by Catherine Ashmore

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Lloyd Cole

Drive-in delight!

Commotions lead singer at Ropetackle

We’re off to see the wonderful Wizard of Oz at Plumpton Racecourse’s drive in movie night

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ormer frontman of The Commotions, Lloyd Cole has been a prolific solo performer for 21 years, winning over loyal fans with

his brand of articulate and acute songwriting. His current live shows are characterised by his reworking of older material into simpler folk – inspired numbers and his extensive interaction with his audience, some songs are delivered in more of a spoken world style with stories

lumpton Racecourse is delighted to announce the Drive In Movie screening of the classic Wizard Of Oz on Saturday 18th August. Sing along to the Oscar winning movie score including Somewhere Over The Rainbow, Follow the Yellow Brick Road, If I Only Had A Heart and We’re Off to See The Wizard whilst enjoying the unique atmosphere of a Drive in Movie in the beautiful setting of Plumpton Racecourse, at the foot of the South Downs. Moviegoers can bring their own picnic, and with pre-movie music and entertainments hosted by Bright FM Breakfast Show’s Richard Reynolds, a licensed bar and food stalls on site, it will be an unforgettable evening out under the stars. Gates open at 6pm, with the movie starting at approximately 8.15pm (depending on sunset time). Moviegoers can save £5 per car if you book now at www.plumptonracecourse.co.uk, as the advance ticket price is only £20 per car. Full details can also be found by calling the racecourse office on 01273 890383.

showing a healthy amount of humour and self depreciation. Lloyd Cole Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham Saturday 14th July Starts 8pm Tickets £20 Box office: 01273 464440 www.ropetacklecentre.co.uk

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righton Philharmonic Orchestra’s 2012 summer season at the Royal Pavilion is in full swing. Now in its fourth year, this popular series of short concerts for a relaxing summer’s evening, features works performed by ensembles formed from the Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra soloists. The concerts take place in the stunning setting of the Royal Pavilion’s Music Room. The full programme of concerts includes: Thursday 12th July, Saint-Saëns Carnival of the Animals Thursday 2nd August, Brahms Liebeslieder Waltzes Thursday 23rd August, Harp Recital All concerts start at 7pm. Tickets are £15 (£12 for Friends of Brighton Philharmonic and Royal Pavilion members), and can be purchased by telephone on 03000 290902, online at www.brighton-hove-rpml.org.uk or in person at the Royal Pavilion Shop. The concerts are sponsored by Martin and Frances Lindsay-Hills. Free programme booklets are sponsored by Julian Pelling.

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millie! 1920’s fun from

THE JAZZ LOUNGE A free weekly sophisticated night held on Thursday evenings at Bohemia, as arranged by Joogleberry Acts

Bohemia Grand Café and Late Lounge, 54-55 Meeting House Lane, Brighton. Tel: 01273 777770 july 2012 programme

Southwick

5th July

Players with Thoroughly Modern Millie

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his zany, high-spirited, 1920’s award winning musical romp will have you doing the Charleston! Small town girl Millie Dillmount moves to New York in search of a rich husband. She checks in to the Priscilla Hotel, run by the grotesque Mrs Meers, sheds her country girl image for the modern ‘flapper’ look and finds a job working as a stenographer for the wealthy and very handsome Trevor Graydon. However, the path of true love never runs straight.... Filled with frisky flappers, dashing leading men and a monstrous villainess you will love to hate, Thoroughly Modern Millie is an all singing, all dancing romance not to be missed. Thoroughly Modern Millie Tuesday 17th - Saturday 21st July 2012 at 7.30pm Tickets - £12/£13.50 The Barn Theatre Community Centre 24 Southwick Street, Southwick Box Office: 01273 597094 On-line booking: www.southwickplayers.org.uk

Matthew vanKan

Matthew VanKan is a modern day crooner who places emphasis on subtle vocal nuances and beautiful phrasing. He honours the timeless music of the legendary Frank Sinatra and his contemporaries. Matthew’s chocolatey voice combined with a slick and classy delivery have led to performances at top international venues. www.vankan.co.uk 12th July

Eddie Partridge

Eddie’s incredible voice combined with gripping stage presence is an irresistible combination. His professional career began as lead vocalist with several big bands with whom he performed a number of highly successful tributes to Frank Sinatra, receiving ecstatic reviews. He subsequently decided upon a solo career. www.joogleberry.com/acts/eddie-partridge 19th July

Marianne Robinson

Marianne is an experienced and sought-after singer. Her ability and vocal range allow her to offer you songs from the classics, through the music of the sixties and seventies, and on to today’s popular hits. www.joogleberry.com/acts 26th July

Sabrina Altan

Sabrina’s unique and soulful voice translates beautifully into jazz, a genre close to this singers heart. Her dynamic vocal skips over songs and fills them with improvisation, a skill learnt by listening to the greats, old and new; Ella Fitzgerald, Billy Holiday, Madeleine Peyroux and Louis Armstrong to name but a few. www.joogleberry.com/acts Contact Joogleberry for more information on any of these acts acts@joogleberry.com 07930 160737 www.joogleberry.com

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Summer football

The Children’s Trust

Dan Tester, Press Officer for Albion in the Community, discusses the holiday football courses available across Sussex held by the Albion

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irroring the success of the first team, Brighton & Hove Albion’s celebrated children’s football coaching programme goes from strength to strength each year. With 39 courses across Sussex this summer, the club’s charitable arm, Albion in the Community (AITC), now reaches over 15,000 children a year through their holiday, after-school and residential courses. The summer is the busiest time for AITC’s popular courses, which are regularly attended by manager Gus Poyet and his players. Last August Gus visited the magnificent Ardingly College, home of AITC’s four-day residential holiday course for 9 to 15-year-old boys. The 16 full-size pitches, situated near Haywards Heath in West Sussex, enjoy excellent surfaces - the ideal place for youngsters to hone their skills under the watchful eye of fully-qualified Albion coaches. Perfect for young footballers who already play for a club and want to develop their knowledge in a professional training environment, the four days will include individual technical work, group-based and game-related practices, plus a question and answer session with Albion players or the manager. The Ardingly holiday course, and all the other courses around the county, book up fast so to ensure your place visit: www.albioninthecommunity.org.uk/2012/new-aitc-courses-booking-now

BRIGHTON RACECOURSE SATURDAY 7th JULY

Including A Charity Mascot Race Fun for all the family! Bars, Food & Bookies Gates Open: 12 noon First Race: 1.30pm

Adults: £8 Save 25% online! Under 18s: FREE! For Tickets & Information: Visit: www.aroracing.co.uk Or call: 01635 524445

ALBIONINTHECOMMUNITY.ORG.UK REG CHARITY 1110978

Brilliant Summer holiday football courses from the Albion

FOR BOYS & GIRLS OF ALL ABILITIES, AGE 6-14. PLUS MINI-KICKERS AGE 4-5

1-5 DAY COURSES RIGHT ACROSS SUSSEX FROM

£15

REGULAR HOLIDAY COURSES PLUS GOALKEEPER, GIRLS, MINI-KICKER, RESIDENTIAL, TOURNAMENT AND DEVELOPMENT COURSES AND NEW STADIUM TOUR COURSE

MORE INFO: 01273 878277 sportscourses@albioninthecommunity.org.uk

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FACES & PLACES Billy, Wendy and Sam

Pearls of delight

Luis Alberto Gonzalez and Paula Alonso

Customers, press and key local business people attended the launch of Pearls Bubble Tea CafĂŠ in Gardner Street, Brighton. This unique cafĂŠ specialises in creating bubble tea, a delightfully refreshing cold drink from the streets of China.

Enda Madden and Tom Haskoll

Created in the 1980s, the beverages are made with piping hot black and green tea, brewed from authentic Taiwanese leaves, which is brewed fresh on the premises every day. The fresh tea is combined with fructose and ice to create the delicious iced tea. Cat Garnett and Pauline Aufrere

Give it a try this summer. Pictures by Stephen Lawrence

Lydia Botton

Lydia Botton, Louis Kirby and Cordelia Gartside

Jim Robertson, Claire Chapman, Sandra Lerchi, Andrea Selig and Joe Bennett Verity Culpin and Fiona Farquhar

Tom Batten and Hannah Dazeley Abby Horn, Ella Spreckley, Sammy Munn and Louise Fitchie

Lydia Botton, Peter Aaen and Cordelia Gartside

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Cheers from the stars Downton Abbey stars raise cups for charity

Downton Abbey's Blooming Great Tea Party for Marie Curie Cancer Care

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he stars of Downton Abbey took a well ‘urn-ed’ tea break from filming series three of the hit show, to launch Marie Curie Cancer Care’s Blooming Great Tea Party. The cast of servants, including new characters Cara Theobold and Matt Milne, enjoyed putting their feet up and having a cuppa in aid of charity. Jim Carter who plays Butler Charles Carson said: “What could be more Downton Abbey than a good British tea party? We rather enjoyed having a break from serving the Earl and Countess of Grantham! We’re encouraging everyone to do the same, and pop the kettle on and have their own Blooming Great Tea Party for Marie Curie Cancer Care this summer.

“Marie Curie Cancer Care is asking people to hold a Blooming Great Tea Party this June and July to help raise funds for the charity. It can be as simple as a cuppa with colleagues, a vintage inspired tea party or even a larger party to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee.” The money raised from Blooming Great Tea Parties will help Marie Curie Nurses to provide more free care to people with terminal cancer and other terminal illnesses in their own homes.

Call 08700 340 040 or visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/teaparty

for more information and your free Blooming Great Tea Party fundraising pack.

To get help from the Marie Curie Nursing Service, talk to your GP, district nurse or discharge nurse. For more information, please visit:www.mariecurie.org.uk.

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n early June, Rolf Harris opened the doors of the specially-constructed Pop Up Art School at the Old Vic Tunnels in Waterloo, London, to artists of all ages and abilities, to pay tribute to the Queen. Rolf looked on as the artists were able to pick up tips and techniques from one of Britain’s best loved artists. Sixty artists in total, 10 artists per decade painted to capture from 1950’s to 2000, and eatured on the BBC programme Rolf Paints the Diamond Jubilee. Rolf was joined by TV presenter Anneka Rice, who also contributed to the painting challenge. As soon as the artists put down their brushes, Anneka worked through the night to transform the venue into a free pop-up art gallery. The Old Vic Tunnels were then open to the public for five days over the Jubilee weekend, and attracted over 3,000 visitors per day. Now the Diamond Jubilee Pop Up Art School comes to Brighton! The Laughing Dog Gallery, Brighton Marina, is showing two of the pictures that were produced by Brighton artists Serena Sussex and Patrick Bremer, who took part. As well as the pictures they produced for Rolf ’s exhibition you can see more of their work which is also on show. The ummer exhibition is now on. The Laughing Dog Unit 31, The Octagon Brighton Marina, BN2 5WA 01273 62688 www.laughingdoggallery.com

Candy Delights by Serena Sussex Anneka Rice with her painting

Serena Sussex

Serena Sussex and Rolf Harris

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FACES & PLACES Janet Thatcher and Karen Healy

Jubilee fun

Magdalena Smolarska

at Bohemia

The Queen's Jubilee was celebrated in style at Bohemia in the Lanes, Brighton. The most sparkling guests were offered complimentary bubbly throughout the evening, and everyone enjoyed the Jubilee-themed cocktails, specially produced by Bohemia’s mixology cocktail bar team.

Paul Sullivan and Katy Mattman

Pictures Richard Bidwell George Watt and Gerry Marsh

Alex Nicolis, Vas Onica and Nazim Saighi

Christina Camerota, Royston Yeates and Paula Archer

Looking sparkling - Janda

David and Harriet

From Bohemia, Thidarat Kana and Ella Hallgren

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It was a girls night out for some

Craig Williams and Simon Charmak

Kerry Cattermole

FACES & PLACES Sharleen Grant, Naomi McAdam, Mimi Watts and Ann Fielding

Lindsay Fergusson shows her patriotism

Emma Laundon and Terrie Ashdown

Rachael Gorry, Laura Flewit, Annabelle Moggreidge and Alison Collomosse

Charlotte-Melissa Tyler and Amanda-Louisa Fuller Vanessa Meredith and Simon Robinson

General Manager of Bohemia Sebastien Gay with Donata

Tammi Wright, Matt Korkan and Bianca McCabe

Michelle Butler and Zuleika Pelling

May Penny and Brandon Chasseur

Jo Deaki and Shaun Lawler

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SOE Show courtesy tent

FACES & PLACES Red wellies and Pimms for Hilary White of Mayo Wynne Baxter

Partners, Directors and staff from Knill James, Mayo Wynne Baxter and Savills welcomed clients and honoured guests to an afternoon drinks reception in the President’s

Chris Ketley and Family

Marquee at the South of England Show, held

Sue Foster of Knill James with Christopher Rasmussen

at the SEAS Showground in Ardingly on Friday 8th June.

Charles and Melissa Draycott and family

Kevin Powell, Senior Partner at Knill James said: “This was the first occasion we’ve hosted this event and we were delighted to see so many clients and friends at Ardingly. We hope this reception will become a regular Susan Murcutt with Hilary White

feature on the Show calendar and would like to thank the President, Patrons and Council of South of England Agricultural Society for the use of the President’s Marquee for this

Sophie Wysock-Wright and Mark Fisher

event.”

Pictures by Graham Franks

Jackie Morris and Simon Ellis Nick Saunders of Mayo Wynne Baxter with Ms. G. Van Der Meer

Patricia Powell with Suzanne Craig and Joan Fowlie

Nick Rawson of Knill James with Joan and Gordon Fowlie Rupert Coles, Sue Elliott and Bill Champion

Pinstripes and Wellies for Robert Wells of Savills

Jennifer Clark from Savills

Vicki Wilkins with Harry aged 6 and Lauren aged 4

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Exceeding Expectations

Some critics thought BMW’s huge 4x4 coupe was misjudged, others thought it was simply hateful. BMW’s customers disagreed. So along with a mild facelift comes a high performance diesel for good measure. David Vivian reports espite the controversy surrounding its

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but trim-level only M Sport models to the

the new M Performance tri-turbo diesel line-up,

conception and birth, the X6 has been

full-on M GmbH road rockets. The recently

the facelifted X6 offers a further five engine

a hit for BMW, even the naysayers having to

introduced intermediate layer of diesel-engined

choices: the aforementioned 555bhp X6M,

concede that, whatever you may think of the

M Performance models sits between the two.

V8 xDrive50i, six-pot xDrive35i and diesel-

size and the style, it’s a very impressive machine

It includes what’s already been dubbed the

powered xDrive40d and xDrive30d.

to drive. With the introduction of an M-badged

‘oil-burning M5’, the M550d xDrive, and the

Whichever powerplant you go for, be in

diesel model - the triple-turboed straight-six

identically-engined M50d that swells the X6

no doubt that the X6’s chassis will serve it

being the most powerful oil-burner BMW has

range.

brilliantly. A system called Dynamic Performance

ever built - X6 drivers will be able to travel

And what an engine it is. Essentially an

Control (DPC) splits torque not only between

unfeasibly quickly whichever pump they choose

upgraded version of BMW’s 3.0-litre straight six

the front and rear axles, but also between

to fill up from. Probably too quickly for anyone

TwinPower turbodiesel, but with three rather

individual wheels. If the system senses the tyres

to notice the subtle facelift BMW has afforded

than two turbochargers, it delivers 376bhp and

are starting to slide, it instantaneously sends

the X6 range.

a knee-weakening 546lb ft of torque - enough

drive to the wheels with the most grip. And

BMW’s model-naming department must

to see it hurtle from rest to 62mph in just 5.3s.

there’s an almost ridiculous abundance of that.

be receiving quite a few queries of late,

If you want to go faster in an X6 you’ll need

Added to which, Active Drive goes a long way

especially with regard to the application of

the truly monstrous 555bhp X6M - and, of

to eliminated body roll by stiffening the anti-roll

the iconic ‘M’ badge. It seems there’s now an

course, you’ll pay for the privilege in road tax

bars as the cornering forces build.The upshot is

‘M’ for every occasion, from the hot-looking

and at the pumps. But as well as being part of

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ABSOLUTE MOTORING “At the front, the foglights have been relocated to sit high up in the outer air inlets, BMW’s signature chrome kidney grille is a little wider and more prominent…”

when you’re pressing on. Its agility, body control

brake callipers are offered as extra cost options.

remarkably inviting coupe-like ambience - right

and stability at speed are exceptional: more

Cosmetic noodling? Not really. The altered

down to the snug (though, thankfully, not that

scaled-up hot hatch than tied-down bulk

apertures improve engine cooling and breathing,

snug) rear headroom. Legroom’s generous,

container. On the road, the dynamic talent

while the addition of little flaps beneath the front

though, and the boot usefully huge. The seats

teams up with very fine levels of forward

apron are said to enhance stability.

front and back are terrifically comfortable and

vision to make the X6 feel massively safe and

At the rear, horizontally mounted twin LED

the elevated view from them the same as you’d

confidence-inspiring.

light clusters incredibly make the X6 look even

expect from a regular SUV.

The X6, one of the most extraordinary sights

wider than before while additional paint finishes

on the road, hasn’t exactly dated. There aren’t

- including Marrakech Brown metallic, Orion

really any points of reference to measure

Silver metallic and Midnight Blue metallic - and

such things by. Its sheer size and elevation are

new bi-colour, double spoke 19-inch alloys for

the first and last things you notice. That said,

the xDrive 50i model, all feed into the X6’s

aspects of the design have been tidied. At the

undeniable ‘look at me’ persona. Inside the

front, the foglights have been relocated to sit

standard leather interior is available in Vermilion

high up in the outer air inlets, BMW’s signature

Red for the first time, while the nappa leather

chrome kidney grille is a little wider and more

option comes with the choice of either Black or

prominent and, if you want your plain vanilla

Ebony White.

X6 to look more like an X6M, the flagship’s

While clearly based on the X5’s, the cabin looks

adaptive LED headlamps and blue aluminium

and feels classier and more elegant and has a

“Its sheer size and elevation are the first and last things you notice.”

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ABSOLUTE MOTORING “A system called Dynamic Performance Control (DPC) splits torque not only between the front and rear axles, but also between individual wheels.” Prices sit within the £46,000 to £86,000 bracket for a range that kicks off with the xDrive30d (which commands a premium of £340 over the outgoing model) and concludes with the X6M (a rise of £3.5k). The M Performance tri-turbo diesel X6, the M50d, at just over £60k, looks the best bet if you want to combine thumping performance with an environmental conscience and nothing from Porsche, Mercedes or Range Rover can match this particular BMW’s blend of potency and parsimony. The X6 is an opinion-divider, and probably always will be. But that won’t worry BMW who

So it’s very much business as usual, with the

didn’t so much fill a niche with the X6 as invent

added attraction of an M Power diesel that will

one of an exact specification to be occupied

blow most sports cars into the weeds while

solely by its own product. Audacious hardly

returning nearly 37mpg and pegging CO2 to

covers it but it is a very neat trick when you

just over 200 g/km. Think what you will about

think about it. The interesting thing about the

the concept and the styling, but there can be

facelift is that it makes no attempt to soften the

no misgivings over the engineering and the

car’s already fairly colossal road presence. On

feast of technology employed within the X6.

the contrary, it accentuates it - especially at the

The phrase ‘tour de force’ has seldom seemed

back. Shrinking violets need not apply.

more appropriate.

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Mazdas on the move for charity Rivervale Mazda support Alliance Trust Cateran Yomp

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righton-based dealership Rivervale Mazda are showing continued support for the military by giving ABF The Soldier’s Charity, eight Mazda vehicles to use during their forthcoming event – The Alliance Trust Cateran Yomp. The ‘Yomp’ team challenge took place over the weekend of 30th June to 1st July in the picturesque region of Perthshire and Glen Angus in Scotland. The Alliance Trust Cateran Yomp is an annual group trek through the stunning Perthshire countryside. Yompers must complete the trek within 24 hours but have the choice to undertake either the bronze trail of 22 miles, the silver trail of 36.5 miles or the ultimate gold trail at 52 miles. The Yomp is not just a serious walking challenge, there are a few adventures, activities and surprises along the way.

Last year 240 participants took part, raising a staggering £250,000. Rivervale Mazda is no stranger to military charities and the dealership offers an allyear-round discount for all vehicles bought by or for the military. Rivervale provided this year’s charity event with a mixture of Mazda6 Estates, Mazda5’s and Mazda CX-5’s. The vehicles transported the volunteers and equipment used to create the activities and the refreshment stalls eagerly visited by participants throughout the trek. “We feel privileged to be able to help out such a great charity,” commented Neil Chapman, Rivervale Mazda Dealer Principal. “It is amazing to see what a great job the participants and volunteers do, it is equally outstanding to see how much money and awareness they

raise. This charity event gives us a great opportunity to show off our newest Mazda model, the CX-5 compact SUV. With its all-wheel drive, lightweight chassis and refined suspension system, this model is the best option to take on the remote regions of Scotland.” Money that has been raised during this event will help serving and former soldiers and their families. A percentage of the funds raised will go towards the Alliance Trust’s chosen charity, The Prince’s Scottish Youth Business Trust. For more information on the event or how to donate, visit www.soldierscharity. org/yomp To find out more about Mazda’s range of vehicles visit Rivervale Mazda on Victoria Road, Brighton, or call 01273 707007.

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ABSOLUTE BUSINESS Some of the categories for Sussex Business Awards 2012 Sussex Company of the Year Sponsored by Deloitte For the most outstanding business in the region with more than £2 million turnover. Previous winners include: Parafix Holdings Limited, Leaders Limited

The Small Business of the Year Sponsored by Deloitte and Sussex Enterprise For any Sussex-based business with a turnover of less than £2m and has been trading for at least two years.

Previous winners include: CCC Events, Sussex Blast Cleaning

The International Business of the Year Sponsored by HSBC The award is open to any business based in, or conducting the majority of its business from, the county of Sussex and is trading worldwide. Previous winners include: Trevillion Images

The Sussex Businessperson of the Year Sponsored by Morgan Sindall For outstanding achievement by a businessperson who is contributing to the success of a business based in Sussex. Directors, senior execs and owner managers are all eligible.

Previous winners include: Jonathan Dow (Club Class Chauffeurs), Mark Woolley, Electric Hairdressing

The Entrepreneur of the Year Sponsored by Federation of Small Businesses Open to entrepreneurs from across Sussex who have turned their business idea into a successful reality and have been trading for at least two years. Previous winners include: Kevin Byrne (Checkatrade), Camilla Stephens, Higgidy

The Award for Best Customer Service in Sussex Sponsored by Domestic & General For the business most successfully demonstrating quality customer care and innovative customer service.

Business is booming! Sussex Business Awards now open for entries he twenty fourth Sussex Business Awards

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Deloitte, Active Solutions, Domestic &

are now open for business.

General, Sussex Innovation Centre, Morgan

Celebrating business excellence across Sussex,

Sindall, Morrisons Solicitors, Sussex Enterprise,

the Awards are the longest established scheme

Wired Sussex, Federation of Small Businesses,

of its kind in the county and it is the one that

Checkaprofessional, The Argus, Sussex Life, Smile

everyone wants to win!

Sussex, Juice 107 and Absolute Brighton.

There are fifteen trophies up for grabs this

For the second year, Peter Field, Lord-

year including the prestigious Sussex Company,

Lieutenant of East Sussex will be taking his

International Company and the Award for

place as Chairman of the Judges. Peter was

Innovation.

appointed Lord-Lieutenant in 2009 and besides

Last year’s winners included Hailsham-based

his royal and civic duties he is keenly involved in

Club Class Chauffeurs who were runners up for

the business life of the city and county.

two awards before managing director, Jonathan

To enter simply go online at

Dow received the accolade of Businessperson

www.sbawards.org.uk. You can enter up to

of the Year. Sussex Company of the Year

three categories - as well as free entry for

(sponsored by Deloitte for ten years now) was

the Healthiest Workplace, Best Boss and the

presented to Parafix Holdings, the UK’s leading

Greatest Contribution to Sussex Charity.

convertor and distributor of self adhesive

There is a small entry charge of £50 for

materials, based in Lancing.

one award and £100 for three to cover the

Other winners included Content Consultants

administration costs of the scheme.

who received The Award for Innovation in

The Awards will be presented at The South

Business, Total Orthodontics took home The

Lodge Hotel nr Horsham on 6th December.

Award for the Best Customer Service in Sussex

For more information or to be added to the

and The Brighton & Hove Food and Drink

awards distribution list, please call 01273

Festival took the accolade for Leisure & Tourism.

666200 or email: sussex@midnight.co.uk.

This year’s sponsors include; HSBC Bank,

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Total Orthodontics. Winners of Best Customer Service at the 2011 Sussex Business Awards

Previous winners include: Total Orthodontics, Club Class Chauffeurs Ltd

The Award for the Most Promising New Business Sponsored by Morrisons Solicitors For the best new business in Sussex that has been trading for at least six months and for no longer than three years. Previous winners include: Qualifa, The Grounded Events Company

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Woolley Bevis Diplock Charity championship had winners across the board

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oolley Bevis Diplock LLP hosted a charity Monopoly Championship, culminating recently in a Grand Final.

The event proved to be a great success, with around 150 guests attending from businesses across Sussex to watch the final match. The evening also saw a live auction take place, exhibitions from local companies, fundraising games and a performance by local singers Close

Harmony, all compered by Nick Muston of Austin Gray, Brighton. The event raised nearly £7,000 and has been divided amongst three charities - The Argus Appeal, Albion in the Community and the Monopoly Champions’ choice: The Princes Trust. Holly Tootill and Shikha Datta from Thomas Eggar LLP Solicitors were the eventual winners of the Monopoly Championship. Derek Bredenkamp and Kirsty Jennings of Wilson Sandford Accountants were runners up, and Simon Sinnatt and Mark Worsley of Crown Office Row Barristers Chambers came in third. The cheque handover to Albion In The Community took place at the Amex Community Stadium, where the Grand Final was held. The monopoly champions

Cruising safely Scott Anderson discusses personal security on board

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e often get asked by our clients how safe is it to cruise on board a ship - from a personal security point of view. This is, of course, very important, as on a land based trip you want to ensure that not only are your valuables safe, but that your own personal safety is not compromised. A holiday on a cruise is in fact very safe. Let’s look at a cruise and land based trip to a holiday home or rented apartment. Valuables On a cruise you have a safe in your stateroom. This is usually built into a cupboard or wardrobe and has a digital lock that you set when you first use it. They are not huge, however big enough for your phone, jewellery, money, watches, wallets, Ipods etc. You won’t need to put your passports in there as the ship looks after these for you. On a land-based holiday, I doubt your rented apartment will have a safe – so you are left to leaving your valuables under the bed or in a drawer. Security On board a cruise ship there are security officers that patrol the decks, and fire officers that make regular rounds, checking on all areas of the ship for potential fires and other disruptions – giving you peace of mind. In a land based hotel or rented accommodation I’m 100% sure they do not offer this.

“ You don’t have to worry about getting a taxi on your own back to the hotel or apartment - it’s just a few decks up.” For single travellers, especially ladies, a cruise offers a very social and safe environment as it is a self contained ‘town’ with restaurants, bars, club, lounges and entertainment all under one roof. You don’t have to worry about getting a taxi on your own back to the hotel or apartment - it’s just a few decks up. And there are cameras everywhere too for added security. A cruise just lends itself to be more social too - you see and meet the same the people over the course of a cruise, at dinner, in the bars and whilst you are on tours too. The ship can arrange all the port tours - again adding to your security that you will be safe on the tour and returned to the ship - in time before the boat leaves for the next port of call! ABSOLUTE

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07802 625440

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07557 787051

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07789 979867 gjhw@htomail.com

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Tel: 01444 230009 www.pinewarehouse.org

Premier Autocare Servicing and Repairs

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01444 250690

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Established businesses interacting and offering varied services at S.M. TIDY Industrial Estate VISIT OR JOIN OUR COMMUNITY! INDUSTRIAL STORAGE UNITS WAREHOUSES WORKSHOPS & OFFICES

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01444 871113 www.electricaltraining4u.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.

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


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