Absolute Brighton Nov/Dec 2012 by Maureen Shine

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CONTENTS

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November/December 2012 . Issue 94 www.absolutebrighton.tv Cover shot by Jai Michael

ABSOLUTE FEATURES 8 Absolute Cabaret Stylish and dramatic fashion 24 Gifts for All A touch of class for your loved ones 28 Supermarket Superstar Stephanie Beacham on her new TV role 34 Thirty minutes with Jamie Oliver The naked truth from the Naked Chef! ABSOLUTE REGULARS 7 Editor’s Letter 18 Winter Warmers The best winter coats around 20 Absolute Faces and Places 21 Suited and Booted Men, get smart for the office 22 NEW Party Dresses Absolute introduces new fashion writer, Clary Fisher 30 Celebrity Spotlight 31 Absolute Socialite Diary Peter Jarrette shares a page from his diary 31 What’s going on... Observations by Mo Hunter-Shine 48 Remember, Remember Ten things to cheer you during these two winter months 69 Absolute History Tim Parker takes a nostalgic visit to Stanmer House 74 Absolute Motoring 81 Absolute Whats On 88 Absolute News 90 Absolute Business 97 Absolute Property 98 Absolute Distribution ABSOLUTE INTERIORS 38 We‘ve Got it Covered Lovely textiles for your home 40 Deck the Halls Ten super Christmas decorations for the tree and house 41 Objet D’Art Beautiful objects will delight you forever

ABSOLUTE HEALTH AND BEAUTY 47 Absolute Life Coaching 50 Absolute Hair with Mark Woolley 53 Absolute Dental Column 54 White Lightening The best whitening toothpastes 55 Fit Freedom Fitness column by Livia O’Toole 58 Christmas Beauty Luxurious products for the festive season ABSOLUTE FOOD AND DRINK 60 WIN Dinner For Two Enjoy a great meal at Havana Spoon 63 Mid Week Roast A roast dinner isn’t just for Sunday 65 Sweet Christmas A refreshing new recipe for mince pies

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MUSTO BRIGHTON STORE 23 Market Street, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN1 1HH, Tel: 01273 732677 shop online at www.musto.com Twitter: @mustoclothing Facebook: facebook.com/mustoclothing

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EDITOR’S LETTER

Publisher: Alan Prior

Skating at Brighton Pavilion, page 85 Production Manager Maureen Hunter-Shine

Advertising Sales Manager: Anastasia Meldrum

Advertising Sales: Katie Powney

Business Development: Alex Santos

Dear readers, over the next few months, you will notice some changes in Absolute Brighton Magazine. Editor/Founder: Verity Craig

Some of you will already know that last month my husband, Paul, and I successfully sold the title to Pinnacle Publishing. As part of this change I have decided to step back from the magazine after nearly 8 years of being at the helm, editing it since its concept. As co-founder of Absolute Brighton magazine too, I truly hope that the new owners and team involved will continue to maintain Absolute Brighton as the highly esteemed magazine it has been recognized

Founder/Ambassador: Paul Craig

as over the years; this has been largely due to the loyalty and support of you, our readers and advertisers alike. I would like to take this opportunity (with running the risk of sounding clichéd) to thank each of you sincerely, who have been our avid readers, advertisers and general ambassadors of Absolute

Absolute Brighton is published by The Pinnacle Group Tel: 08707 707765 Fax: 08700 052082 Email: info@absolutemagazine.co.uk Newhaven Enterprise Centre Newhaven, East Sussex BN9 9BA

Brighton; you know who you are. I would also like to recognise my team, past and present. I have been fortunate to work with some fabulous and talented people over the years. My ‘right hand lady’ Mo Hunter-Shine, is one such person that springs to mind; she has been with Absolute Brighton since day one, always working impeccably and loyally throughout. So, it is with a heavy heart that I move on to pastures new, but at the same time with excitement. Your new Editor of Absolute Brighton will be Ian Trevett, who I have enjoyed working with in the past as part of my initial team on the magazine, and on previous titles together. I am sure that with me, you will wish him the best of luck as he takes over the exhilarating reins of Absolute Brighton.

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Absolute Brighton and Pinnacle would like to thank the advertisers that appear in this publication for their support, and wish them every business success. The contents of this publication are believed to be correct at the time of printing; nevertheless, we cannot endorse, and readers should not rely solely upon, the accuracy of any statements or claims contained herein, without prior consultation with the service provider.

With thanks and goodbye,

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All corsets, skirts (£165), gloves, masks and accessories supplied by Get Waisted. Men’s shirts, waistcoats, jackets and hats courtesy of Brighton Little Theatre

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PhotographerS: Jai Michael www.absoluteinteractive.co.uk Assistant Photographer Tim Smart and Mo Ali STYLIST: Terrina Steel ASSISTANT STYLIST: Tara Michael HAIR: Jermaine Jackson and Chris Horne MAKE-UP: Andrew Keeney and Hailey Ballet Choreography: Wendy Whatling Models: From Fresh Agents and AIM Modelling: Girls: Lindsey, Camilla, Ellie, Jade, Michelle, Vanessa, Selina, Gabriella, Catheryne, Bryony, Sophie Boys: Peter, Mitch, Joe, Alistair and Adam Get waisted: www.getwaisted.co.uk

Special thanks to: Steven and Harry from Brighton Little Theatre Toni, Sholeh, Jason, Melissa, Amanda from ‘Look Fantastic” and Sophia from “Fresh Agents”

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Michelle could see a real gap in the market - somewhere was needed where you could buy beautiful hand-picked quality vintage clothing. The focus would be what was coming off the catwalks and into our shops - a place where vintage meets contemporary. Michelle made it her mission to find the equivalent original pieces from days gone by. She loves to source pieces, not only from vintage fairs and markets locally, nationally and abroad, but also to look to the vibrant community and local private clients to bring in their wares.

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1. Figure Fitting Double Breast Jacket Woven jacket with lapels at the top, concealed press-studs and pleats. Detachable imitation leather belt with a metal buckle. Pictured in beige (also available in black). £39.99 H&M, Churchill Square Shopping Mall Brighton. www.hm.com 2. Purple Wool Coat Straight coat in a wool blend with buttons and two pockets, with a flap at the front, and a vent at the back. £49.99 H&M, Churchill Square Shopping Mall Brighton. www.hm.com 3. Faux Fur Trim Duffle Coat Trimmed with the highest quality faux-fur and complete with buckle fastenings, this duffel coat is a luxurious cover-up. £275 Karen Millen, Nile Street, Brighton. www.karenmillen.com 4. Flying Inspired Jacket A nipped-waist, black leather long-sleeved flying/biker jacket. This fully-lined, forties-inspired jacket features contrast sheepskin fur lining to the wide collar, and an asymmetric zip closure in dark bronze. £495 Reiss, East Street, Brighton. www.reiss.com

5. Oversized Faux Fur Thigh length oversized bonded faux fur coat with large extended collar detail. £115 Topshop, Western Road, Brighton. www.topshop.com

6. Red Moleskin Coat Faux fur trims add glamour to winter outerwear, and this fashion forward oxblood (or neutral moleskin) coat nods to the must-have trends of this season. £265 Karen Millen, Nile Street, Brighton. www.karenmillen.com 7. Bronze Quilted Jacket The Karolina in bronze is a shape-conscious quilted jacket. It has zipped welt pockets to the side and a puffy, voluptuous high collar. £189 Reiss, East Street, Brighton. www.reiss.com 8. Oversized British Wool Cape A real statement piece, this oversized cape is beautifully constructed from the finest British wool and edged with a soft leather trim, complete with coordinating buttons. £399 Jaeger, East Street, Brighton. www.jaeger.co.uk

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FACES & PLACESRockinghorse Dr Oli Rahman, Lead Consultant for Paediatric Medicine

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celebrate success Rockinghorse children’s charity celebrated five years since the new Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital (the Alex) opened its doors to sick children. Based in the grounds of the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, the Alex offers pioneering paediatric care and is now considered a centre of excellence for the South, treating more children than ever before. Speaking at the five year anniversary drinks reception, Dr Oli Rahman, Lead Consultant for Paediatric Medicine, said: “The Alex is a fantastic building, but without the appropriate staff and essential equipment within it, the hospital is nothing more than a shell, so it is really important, in the coming months and years that we work together to ensure we are doing everything we can. ” Rockinghorse has helped fundraise for a number of key projects this year, including the dedicated children’s accident and emergency department.

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2 THE SUIT 1. Navy Pinstripe Suit Pastor in navy is a classic wool rich suit in a navy finish, with a chalky white pinstripe. It features a single breasted cut with a one button fastening, a wide notch lapel, an angled welt pocket to the chest and two straight cut hip pockets with flap covers, with a half-lined inner, featuring four internal jet pockets. With slim cut trousers, featuring cinch tabs to the waistband and no belt loops, with two button close jet pockets to the back, and angled pockets to the hips, this suit is flattering to most shapes. £425 Reiss, East Street, Brighton www.reiss.com 2. Maroon Wool Mix Suit Sharp lines and smooth textures create this suit to be the epitome of chic, while being

excellent value for money. Available separately or as a three piece suit. Blazer £119. Trousers £59.99 Wastecoat £39.99 Zara Churchill Square Shopping Mall, Brighton www.zara.com 3. Wool Suit By Hugo Boss Suit in a subtle check design from Boss Selection in lightly textured new wool. The contrasting lining with an interwoven label emphasises the elegant look of this tailored jacket and waistcoat. The tailored jacket has a notched lapel and two side vents at the back for exceptional comfort and greater freedom of movement. The suit trousers are unhemmed, and can be tailored to your desired length. £899 Hugo Boss, East Street, Brighton www.hugoboss.com

THE ACCESSORIES 4. Mini Polkadot Tie by Zara £19.99 Zara Churchill Square Shopping Mall Brighton www.zara.com 5. Gucci Soft Leather Messenger Bag £935 www.gucci.com 6. Fish Print Pocket Square Handkerchief £20 Reiss, East Street, Brighton www.reiss.com 7. Pack of Cotton Assorted Handkerchiefs £9.50 Marks & Spencer, Western Road, Brighton www.marksandspencer.com 8. Suede Brogues by Mango (for him) £79.99 www.mango.com

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’m often booked for a shopping consultation to pull an outfit together for an upcoming party or event. I love nothing more than making a person sparkle and look amazing for an occasion, or every day for that matter. With Party dresses in mind I popped along to two Brighton Boutiques recently to see what they had in stock. I started off with Michelle who owns and runs Tramp on Trafalgar Street. She pulled out a bag of delights to show me, things she was just starting to put out in the shop. The collection she had was full of 80’s inspired vintage finds, lots of body cons, peplums, sequin dresses and an amazing harem jumpsuit. I found it so easy to pull together a whole outfit at Tramp, Michelle has everything there... earrings, belts, bags, coats and even some shoes. And I have to say at recession busting prices! As with all vintage shopping the fun is in the search. I found some real finds and developed a huge crush on a black dress with amazing chiffon sleeves; so unusual I’d know that I’d be the only person wearing this dress at a party and timeless too so I could go with it to many events. I met another Michelle at Pretty Eccentric on

Meeting House Lane, soon to be moving to Bond Street. Michelle has both designed and collated a fantastic collection of vintage inspired special occasion dresses. It’s a considered collection so you can match a perfect cover up to go with your dress, there’s also a huge selection of accessories, hats, bags and shoes. This shop is fantastic for all generations, they have younger labels which are perfect for proms and a huge selection perfect for older generations. Most of the collection is available in sizes 8-18. Michelle showed me the magic dress which gives you a waist, smoothes you down and gives top arm coverage! I’m so often looking for dresses like these for my clients. Also I thought the Harlow dress was fantastic as it came in two styles, so if you loved the dress you could get it in a shape that suited your figure best. I fell in love with the kimono jackets, lovely fabrics and print. I would love to have one in my wardrobe and I’d wear it with a silk vest and rock it up with my leather trousers. So when you pop into these shops just remember Michelles know what they’re talking about!

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Vanilla brings colour and funk back to the practical

ake all your wishes come true this Christmas at Vanilla. The designer handbags and accessories boutique in the Royal Arcade, Worthing, is brimming with a fabulous selection from the best of British designers and much more besides to make this year extra special. Treat yourself or your loved one to this season’s must-have snake or iconic Lips clutch from the Autumn/Winter 12/13 collection of designer legends Vivienne Westwood and Lulu Guinness. Alternatively, if you fancy making less of a statement, but are looking for something equally gorgeous, the new range from French label Coccinelle simply oozes voulez-vous appeal’ For those who like to mix practical with funky, Vanilla now stocks satchels lovingly handmade in England in every colour of the rainbow from Zatchells. Add some sparkle to your little black number with the latest Orbinspired jewellery from Vivienne Westwood, or brighten your mood on those gloomy days and lift your spirits with Lulu Guinness’s take on the conventional brolly. With beautiful designer scarves, gloves and accessories, as well as leather gifts for him, you’ll be spoilt for choice! And if you-know-who can’t decide there are gift vouchers too. Born out of an obsession, Vanilla was created to fulfill a personal need to shop for beautiful designer handbags. They believe that everyone

deserves the very best, whether it’s for a special occasion or every day. Celebrate Christmas with Vanilla and you won’t be disappointed! Visit the shop, or go online at www.vanillabags.com or on facebook/vanillahandbagsworthing. Vanilla, 13-15 The Royal Arcade, Worthing. Tel: 01903 212165.

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

Sterling silver ‘MenAnTol’ bead collection Handmade by Julian Stephens Goldsmith From £140 www.julianstephens.com

Giving this Christmas... Quality gifts for all your family and friends that can all be found locally

VW FRilly Snake Clutch £170 Vanilla Bags, 13-15 Royal Arcade, Worthing www.vanillabags.com

Diana F Cameras for Urban Outfitters As much of a status accessory as handbags. Gorgeous to look at and with all the modern technical needs. From £50+ Urban Outfitters Churchill Square Shopping Centre, Brighton

Vera Wang Princess Night Luscious wild berries and watermelon, blended with sweet raspberry and an exotic blend of velvety jasmine petals. 100ml £33.50. The Perfume Shop Churchill Square Shopping Centre, Brighton

Zatchels Baby Pink. 11.5” £76 Vanilla Bags, 13-15 Royal Arcade, Worthing www.vanillabags.com

Puma Green EDT If the man in your life prefers a light scent, try Puma Green - an aromatic fragrance with top notes of Bergamot. 40ml £14.99. The Perfume Shop Churchill Square Shopping Centre, Brighton 24

Grey corduroy bow tie If he’s a dapper dresser, this is sure to make him stand out. £7 from Burton Churchill Square Shopping Centre, Brighton

Roberto Cavalli With pink pepper and orange flower this sensual scent makes for a romantic gift. 100ml £47.50. The Perfume Shop Churchill Square Shopping Centre, Brighton

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Lulu Guinness Lips Devore Pollyanna £295 Vanilla Bags, 13-15 Royal Arcade, Worthing www.vanillabags.com

Ear Muffs from Accessorize Keep your little madam warm and stylish at once. She’ll love the be-jewelled embellished detail. £18. Accessorize Churchill Square Shopping Centre, Brighton

18ct White Gold Diamond Heart and Chain £995 James Ross Jewellers 29 station Road, Portslade www.jamesrossjewellers.co.uk

My First Christmas 2012 Snowglobe Mark their first Christmas with the Harrods My First Christmas Snowglobe. A charming keepsake, plated with silver. £29.95 Harrods www.harrods.com

Sterling Silver Hearts and Stars Handmade by Julian Stephens Goldsmith From £60 www.julianstephens.com

Something exquisitely special: Handmade Platinum and Diamond Wave Bracelet By Julian Stephens Goldsmith Price on request Julian Stephens Goldsmith www.julianstephens.com Retro Record Player £160. Urban Outfitters Churchill Square Shopping Centre, Brighton

Sterling silver and gemstone cocktail rings Handmade by Julian Stephens Goldsmith £280 - £420 www.julianstephens.com

Lulu's Bookshop small Emily £225 Vanilla Bags, 13-15 Royal Arcade, Worthing www.vanillabags.com

Bluezoo Leopard Trapper Sure to turn heads for all the right reasons. £13. Debenhams Churchill Square Shopping Centre, Brighton ABSOLUTE

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SCREENING AT NUFFIELD Opening of new Digital Mammography Suite by Dame Kiri Te Kanawa

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Dame Kiri with David Eglington, Hospital Director

o coincide with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital played host to word famous opera singer, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa when she opened their new Digital Mammography Suite. Dame Kiri cut the pink ribbon to unveil a plaque in the Suite before enjoying a pink champagne reception in the hospital’s impressive new reception area. She was entertained by a performance from the Actually Gay Men’s Chorus and Actually Gay Women’s Chorus and she helped draw the raffle, which alone raised over £300 for Breast Cancer Care. The new Philips MicroDose mammography system provides a more comfortable and relaxed mammogram experience for patients, with a lower radiation exposure. David Eglington, Hospital Director said: “We were honoured to welcome Dame Kiri to open our new mammography suite and raise awareness of the importance of breast health. Our new digital mammography system, coupled with our other state-of-the-art diagnostic services, ensure we are able to provide a comprehensive breast care service with quick and effective diagnosis for women with concerns about their breast health.” The hospital has also launched a pioneering ‘One-Stop Breast Clinic’ which enables women of Sussex to benefit from a fixed price breast consultation and diagnostic screening. The tests will include all required imaging and tests and with most patients’ results available on the day. Mr Eglington added: “Patients will have the piece of mind of having a set fee for a consultant led breast care services, regardless of the screening they may require and that means women in Brighton and Hove have more choice and will not need to travel out of area for quick, effective breast care service.” www.nuffieldhealth.com

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ABSOLUTE INTERVIEW

Supermarket Superstar At 64 years old and with a career in Hollywood spanning over several decades, British actress Stephanie Beacham certainly knows how to turn on the glamour in roles when she needs to. However as Danny Masters discovered upon meeting her, Stephanie’s latest role has demanded a new image Stephanie with George Hamilton and Joan Collins

You play supermarket manager Lorraine in the new series of Trollied. Did you base her on anyone? I admit I looked up Dragon’s Den’s Hilary Devey on the internet. I don’t know anyone north of St Albans, so while it’s not meant to be Hilary, she definitely was part of the inspiration for Lorraine because she’s a great northern character. She’s a bit different from some of the more glamorous characters you’ve played in the past. She’s probably the nastiest character I’ve ever played and I loved it! She thinks she’s glamorous but she’s the sort of woman who does her mascara at the traffic lights. I normally spend a long time in wardrobe – but not for this role. I just had to undo one extra button on my blouse. And she swears so much. I said ‘monkey’s cock’ the other day! And she ‘bastads’ an awful lot too. What’s your supermarket of choice these days? I don’t like Marks & Spencer - they’re mid-ranged and over-priced. I much prefer either Harrods and Fortnum & Masons or dead cheap like Asda. Somehow we can’t see you in Asda. Do you still see Joan Collins? Yes we’re good friends. We had dinner not so long ago and Joan was laughing that we’re the only ones from Dynasty still working! We always had a lot of fun and laughter when we worked together on that show. Joan might have had the bigger shoulder pads but I had the bigger hair! 28

and persona for the former Dynasty star It was a surprise to see you in Celebrity Big Brother. What made you do it? I’m not ashamed to say I did it for the money. I turned it down three times and in the end they offered me such a ridiculous amount of money I would have been mad not to do it. Which of your fellow housemates would you take back in with you if you were to do it again? Ivana Trump! I liked her a lot. She’s terribly bossy but terribly well organised. She was also kind enough to invite me to one of her ‘65 homes’ in the South of France afterwards. Vinnie Jones was also good fun and very excitable. Were you surprised you lasted so long in the house? I was astounded because I thought I would last a day. I thought my demographic was such I’d be the first to be voted off. Incredibly, I lasted a month. Right from the start I realised the lighting was harsh and that I was going to look like shit so I thought, ‘Okay honey, just get used to it. You don’t know where all the cameras are so don’t bother to play for them. Just live. Just be.’ And it was amazing how enjoyable it was. It wasn’t hard; although, there’s much more bossing around from Big Brother than viewers realise. Your food is taken away, your bedroom locked and the temperature changed. You have to give up. It’s poverty, chastity and obedience… and it’s rather wonderful.

You still look amazing. But is it right you’re not a fan of Botox? Botox is fine if you like injecting cow poison into your face. It’s not for me but if you do it you need to get real and understand that you might keep your pretty face but your hands and knees are going to go anyway. In my profession it’s pretty shameful if you can’t raise your eyebrows! My advice is to keep slapping on the moisturiser and never ever go to bed without taking your make-up off. Do you ever google yourself? I’m afraid to say I have yes. I saw some alarming things that weren’t true so now I don’t do it as a rule. I did it just to see what other people were seeing.

“Joan and I had dinner not so long ago, and Joan was laughing that we’re the only ones from Dynasty still working… Joan might have had the bigger shoulder pads but I had the bigger hair!”

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ABSOLUTE INTERVIEW “She thinks she’s glamorous but she’s the sort of woman who does her mascara at the traffic lights...” (Stephanie on her new character) Do you use social media? Absolutely not. I wouldn’t go near facebook or twitter! Although I do get a friend of mine to spy on my grandson’s facebook just to find out how bad he’s being. But otherwise I’m not interested. It seems much more of an invasion than a connection. And I also cannot text. But I’m a good girl and do my emails, so I’m creeping into the 21st century. Is there anything about modern life that instantly turns you into a grumpy old woman? My pet hates are team sports and bad comedians. I love tennis, but when you get grunting men heaving around a field I am just without interest. So I’m afraid the Olympics held no interest for me. And I hate American comedians who shout. Jay Leno is just horrible. I hate his show and never enjoyed being on it. You’ve worked with all the big stars. Who stands out? Marlon Brando, Charlton Heston and Roger Moore. Roger was a dear, and he taught me valuable things about acting. Marlon and Charlton were real lifelong friends. And then there’s Bill Roache who I became close to in Coronation Street. As a human being, Bill is truly inspirational. Ever had any embarrassing moments with the stars? Oh many! I’m forever putting my foot in it. I remember going up to Antonia Fraser on a show we were working on and saying ‘Hello Marianne.’ I thought she was Marianne Faithful. And she didn’t take it at all well. That wasn’t a terribly good moment. Strictly Stephanie

You’ve been interviewed by the great and the good – who’s the best? Parky (Michael Parkinson) is obviously right up there and Jonathon Ross is surprisingly good. But Graham Norton is my current favourite. When I was first on his TV show I was bemused because I’d never heard of him. I got straight off a plane from LA, went in and was confronted by this extraordinary human being who proceeded to talk about my Playboy pictures 20 years ago! I heard afterwards that he said I was tricky but I think it was just that I hadn’t seen the show before and thought he was terribly odd. Since then I’ve been on his radio show and I like him a lot. He’s very interesting and gives you energy.

He doesn’t guide you, but he can see whether there’s light behind your eyes and whether to come in – especially on the radio. He’s one of the best interviewers around. As a renowned actress, is it acceptable behaviour to walk out of a film at the cinema if you don’t like it? I couldn’t give a monkey’s if it’s not acceptable behaviour. I did it last year. It was ‘Inception,’ that terrible thing Leonardo Di Caprio did. What a lot of old cobblers that was. I was up and straight out of there.

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Adele Set To Take Abba Record Simon Cowell Can’t Get Enough Of ‘Placenta Facials’

The Official Charts Company in Britain has issued a

special report on the biggest selling albums of the CD era (October 1982 to today) to celebrate its thirtieth birthday. ABBA is the big winner over the last three decades as their Gold: Greatest Hits has sold four-million copies in the U.K. But whether it will keep that crown much

longer is in question. Hove’s very own resident, Adele’s 21 album is now the second biggest selling CD with just 400,000 copies behind. Both continue to chart in the weekly top 100 so a horse race could soon be coming. Meanwhile, Coldplay is the biggest selling artist of the era, scoring three albums in the top 30, with A Rush of Blood to the Head (number 13), X&Y (number 19), and Parachutes (number 21). Robbie Williams is the second biggest artist of the CD era, also with three albums I’ve Been Expecting You (number 25), Greatest Hits (number 26) and Swing When You’re Winning (number 27). The CD era in Britain, however, hasn’t been that kind to veteran artists. Beyond ABBA, the only other ones to make it are the Beatles.

Tom Cruises Uses Pseudonym Tom Cruise has recently revealed that he used a pseudonym to check into a British hotel. The actor reportedly checked into The Grove Hotel in Hertfordshire under the alias of ‘Cage Hunt’ in order to cover up his true identity. Guests at the hotel revealed that Tom couldn’t keep his secret for long though…. “Yes, Tom is using the name Cage Hunt, which guests are saying he has told them is his ‘porn star name,’” a source from the hotel said. “Tom has been a great laugh here and is really friendly to everyone. He has a great sense of humour.” Tom has been staying in Britain while he films his movie All You Need Is Kill.

Simon Cowell has apparently become hooked on sheep’s placenta facials. The 52-year-old music mogul who is already known for his eccentric beauty treatments, says apparently they are his secret to staying young. Sheep placenta facials require that an ‘aesthetician’ smear stem cells from animals raised in New Zealand all over the client’s face. Apparently Simon spends over £400 per session to benefit from the revitalising properties of the treatment, which is conducted at Beverly Hills Lancer dermatology clinic. “He loves it!” says a source. “Simon is forever trawling the health and beauty market, looking for all the latest fads. “He’s tried vitamin injections, drips, detoxes, smoothies, Botox and massages, but after reading rave reviews about placenta

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facials, decided he had to give them a go.”

Who’s going UP and who’s going DOWN this month… Going Up We expect the team of golfers that went to America and won the Ryder Cup for Europe last month, are still coming down from their magnificent collective performance! José Maria Olazábal led his team to a glorious victory, continuing what has been the most wonderful year in sport for Britian. Well done, boys. We‘re all proud of you. Going down Yet another micro-celebrity has been revealing all in the press recently about her early and personal life. Tulisa Contostavlos (what, never heard of her?) was a member of now defunct band N Dubz and is currently a judge on X Factor. She has recently been all over The Sun and other such papers, telling us about the traumas of her youth, and her hopes for the future. Zzzzzz

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

Dear diary I thought I’d mix it up a bit in the past weeks to see what other components make this one of the UK’s most liveable cities and therefore it’s been a busy few autumnal weeks. The art scene is resplendent as we know and the artist LEZ kicks off another of her few and far between exhibits on November 17th -30th at the Naked Eye Gallery, 5 Farm Mews, Farm Road, Hove. Stop in to see Pop Icons Of The 20th Century. One of the area’s driving forces for comfortable living is our comprehensive range of homes, flats and houses that afford the city great architectural contours. Those, and our beautifully tended gardens. I popped into two property-related events last month. Sean Toole invited me along to the Jury’s Inn to take a peek at the monthly seminars on the region’s property business. With his guest VIP speakers the events are structured to assist new investors in Brighton’s real estate market and to discuss how best to position yourself for the resurgence in the property market. We all know seminars and the such are not the natural domain of the mighty nor flighty socialite but Sean, who also works closely with the charity ‘Off The Fence’ did have some more familiar guests there like our well know woman of JAG, Julie Anne Gilbert and the bubbelicious artist Sonia Canals. So I had my share of socialite power mingling amongst our small group on the night. Ooh... Sean Toole’s puppy I learn is to appear on the next season of Britian’s Got Talent! Thought I’d pop that in. Investigate Sean’s endeavours at the Sussex Property Networking Club further at www.sussexpnc.com Dan Eddleston and Andrew Watson Another property night had my little brigade along to see the introduction and launch for Dan Eddleston and his business partner Andrew Watson celebrating the new Eddleston’s Property Management www.eddlestons.com. At this less business minded event my socialite traits were not subject to informative talks but there was wine. Wine warms so, as winter approaches, does it not? Lastly, Melissa Buchanan the photographer is spotting talent after talent as she has made models (see below) out of a grab bag of young faces for stills and filmed advert trailers for my novel Brighton Babylon and I think she’s the first one to begin a young model management company here with assured ties to London and abroad in TV, publishing and the fashion world. From strength to strength she goes. Check out her FB page young lookers for contact at www.facebook.com/MBuchananPhotography. Now, go buy a house! Facebook.com/peter.jarrette Buchanan models

Mo Hunter-Shine says it like it is

Robby

It is true what they say about small packages. My husband John and I enjoy encouraging birds to visit our back yard, with seeds, water etc, put out for them. Some time ago, we noticed that even if there were not many birds on a particular day, one robin would always make an appearance. We knew it was the same one, as the poor little thing had a damaged leg that dragged behind the other. Robins are well known for being sociable birds and more daring than most others, and one day I was working in a corner of our little courtyard garden and I looked up and he was sitting on the fence less that a foot away from me. I had a real David Attenborough moment, as I was able to see every detail of this lovely little creature close up. He was even making a quiet little noise that sounded like distant birdsong. Later that day, John and I were both planting on the other side of the garden, and when we looked up he was on a part of the fence closest to us. We realised that, not only was he completely unafraid, he was actually seeking out our company! From that day, ‘Robby’ has become a regular part of our day. If either of us go into the garden in the morning, he is often there, and greets us with a little song. If he is not there, it is only a matter of minutes until he appears. He has trouble perching on our hanging bird feeder because of his damaged leg, so we put some seeds on a table for him, and he feeds there often, giving us more opportunity to enjoy our little friend close up. As I type, I can here him singing in the garden. We have had great pleasure from birds coming to feed, and seen some interesting types. As well as the lovely tits and chaffinches, we have spotted jays, a greenfinch, and on one occasion a woodpecker. But this is the first time we have actually forged a friendship with a visiting bird! For the last month or so, Robby has been part of our lives; we see him several times a day, and it would not be an exaggeration to say he has really enriched our daily life. It is worth remembering at this point, that not all birds fly to Africa for the winter. Many like the robin, stay on and you can help them get through the winter months by putting out water, seeds and other bird food. You will be rewarded with the sight of blue tits, great tits, chaffinches, blackbirds, robins, and possibly some more unusual species. You may even get the privileged chance to befriend a robin, and then you will have the ultimate prize. For advice on how you can help the birds in the winter, visit www.rspb.org.uk

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THE BRIGHTON LINE!

Heritage Award for the Volk’s Electric Railway

he Volk’s Electric Railway has been honoured with a national award in recognition of its role as ‘an important and unique piece of UK industrial history’. Brighton’s iconic seafront railway has been chosen to receive the prestigious Engineering Heritage Award from the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). The announcement means the Volk’s Electric Railway joins a list of less than 100 historic engineering feats from across the nation recognised by IMechE. Peter Williams, publicity officer for VERA (Volk’s Electric Railway Association), prepared the bid on behalf of the railway. Peter said: “The application was submitted in June and we’ve been waiting hopefully for four months. The result is a testament to the hard work of the staff, volunteers and supporters of the Volk’s railway. This is also fantastic news from an engineering perspective and shows how much Volk’s legacy lives on in our city.” A plaque will be presented to the Volk’s Electric Railway as a permanent symbol of the award. The date of the official presentation has yet to be decided. The proposed wording is: “Volk’s Electric Railway, Brighton. The world’s oldest operating electric railway. Constructed by pioneering electrical engineer Magnus Volk and opened on 4th August 1883, the line still follows much of the original route. The continued operation of this railway is a tribute to his life and work.” Cllr Geoffrey Bowden, Chair of the Economic Development and Culture Committee, said: “The award is well deserved and I congratulate all involved in raising the profile of this local treasure at national level. The Volk’s Electric Railway has enjoyed a fascinating past which is well worth celebrating. Brighton & Hove City Council now hopes to take the railway into the 21st century by making the Volk’s line the first solar powered electric railway in the world.” About the Volk’s Electric Railway The Volk’s Electric Railway runs along Brighton

seafront from the Aquarium Station, near Brighton Pier, to Black Rock - connecting the city centre with the marina. Trains currently operate from Easter to September. The railway was opened almost 130 years ago in 1883 by Magnus Volk, the engineer and

original owner of the line. Magnus Volk was a creative Victorian inventor, responsible for many imaginative schemes about the city. Brighton and Hove City Council has operated the Volk’s Electric Railway since 1940.

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A WHALE OF A TIME! WhaleFest 2012 makes a splash!

lmost 6,000 visitors from across Europe landed on Brightonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shores recently for WhaleFest 2012. Organised by Brighton-based whale and dolphin specialists, Planet Whale, the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest celebration of wild whales and dolphins was a huge success, more than doubling visitors to the annual event. Backed by Visit Britain and Visit Brighton, WhaleFest 2012 offered a shoal of ocean inspired enjoyment for visitors of all ages. Held at the Hilton Brighton Metropole popular attractions across the weekend included 35 life size whales and dolphins, virtual whale watching trips, a try dive tank plus lectures by celebrity speakers including Bill Oddie and Mark Carwardine. WhaleFest also saw the launch of new campaign Save the Whales: Reloaded orchestrated by Planet Whale which attracted a crowd of over 100 people outside the Hilton, including Green Party MP for Brighton Pavilion Caroline Lucas. Marking the 30th anniversary of the moratorium on whaling, which was signed at the Hilton Brighton Metropole in 1982, the campaign is aimed at raising public awareness of the threats posed to whales and dolphins in the wild. Dylan Walker, co-founder of Planet Whale, comments: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are absolutely thrilled with the record number of visitors that attended WhaleFest 2012. It was fantastic to see so many people, of all ages, enjoying the weekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities and also getting involved with the more serious side of Whalefest by supporting Save the Whales: Reloaded.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;At Planet Whale we are working tirelessly to ensure the long term protection of whales and dolphins and, with the ongoing support of passionate visitors such as those we met at WhaleFest last weekend, we are confident we can make real changes to the prospects of these beautiful creatures in the wild.â&#x20AC;? Following the success of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event, Planet Whale has announced that WhaleFest will return to Brighton next year on 2nd-3rd November 2013. The event has also garnered interest from across the globe, with Planet Whale having already received approaches from the USA and Australia to take the exhibition overseas.

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30 Minutes With Jamie Celebrity chef and laid back chap Jamie Oliver, speaks to Danny Masters about his Brighton restaurant, and why Christmas dinner isn’t all about turkey Do you ever pop into your Brighton restaurant, ‘Jamie’s Italian’, to keep an eye on things? I keep close tabs on all the restaurants but I’ve been so busy with my new book and TV series that I haven’t been to Brighton for a while. I’ve always loved Brighton though. That’s why I was so pleased we secured that location for the restaurant because there’s always such a good vibe in the Lanes area. I’ve got some great memories of the place and of course, my good mates Norman (Cook) and Zoe (Ball) are down there! Is it true, Norman’s a bit of a foodie? Yeah he’s no stranger to the kitchen! When I was in Australia I remember being woken up by him, phoning from his kitchen in Hove. He was 34

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“ Turkey is great. But goose is absolutely spectacular and it also gives me time to open my presents and play with the kids. Sorted.” doing a recipe from my book and wanted to know exactly how much a ‘glug’ of olive oil was. Then in typical Norman fashion it all went surreal because his next question was, ‘Oh yeah, and another thing…. how do I cook a whole shark? I’ve got one hanging up.’ He wasn’t joking either. Have you ever done a shift in the kitchen of your Brighton restaurant? It’s an open kitchen so I’d get mobbed and noone would get any food. I can’t even go out for a meal anywhere else these days. It quickly gets boring for whoever I’m with because if someone wants an autograph or a photo I never say ‘no.’ Or if someone asks me cooking questions I’ll always answer them and have a chat. What’s the idea behind your latest book 15 Minute Meals? It’s all about super-fast cooking for busy weekday evenings. It’s aimed at people who buy expensive pre-packed processed food because they haven’t got a lot of time to cook in the week. What I’m saying is that this is actually less expensive, you’re not going to get fat eating it, here’s a few bits of kit and here’s the mantra which helps you rattle and roll when you’re pushed for time. After 30 Minute Meals, I realised they were more weekend meals with several elements to it. I know some journalists are going to say, ‘Oh you’ve just halved it. You’ve sold all those books and now you’ve just halved the time to milk it all again.’ And that is exactly what I’ve done but not

why I’ve done it. It’s all about enabling people to get some speed up and fit a quick, fresh and tasty nutritious meal into a busy weekday evening. Did the criticism you got from journalists who couldn’t make the meals in 15 minutes annoy you? It was frustrating that a 50 year old journalist attempted to do a recipe and then spent two pages slagging it off because they cut everything by hand and didn’t use a food processor which is written into the recipe and is the essential law of the book. It’s worth pointing out that nothing gets on the show or in the book without rigorous testing. We’ve timed OAPs and teenagers doing the recipes and we take all the comments on board. So much so that I’ve rewritten some of these recipes 26 times to get it absolutely bang on.

“On Christmas Day I want to have a wicked roast, great gravy, tasty greens, good wine and make the table look pretty” What’s your favourite recipe in the book? It’s so difficult to be objective. It’s like asking your missus what her favourite pair of shoes are! I suppose I’ve always loved beef stroganoff. But then there’s a lovely crispy duck with some great kick ass salads. With everyone feeling the pinch, how can we all eat more healthily on a budget? Some of the best food I’ve ever eaten has come from some of the poorest places I’ve visited. So you need to learn a few basic cookery skills – nothing majorly complicated, I’m talking kid’s

stuff really - and then have a crack at a few recipes for some inexpensive healthy dishes. Start with an omelette, it’s a beautiful dish, and eggs are very cost-effective. Add salad greens into your life. Or a little spinach wilted in a hot pan with a little olive oil and garlic. Christmas is fast looming. What’s the secret to cooking a good Christmas dinner?  One of the keys is to go for an 8 kilo turkey! That’s as big as you want to go. I’d rather have two 6-8 kilo than a bigger one. The bigger they get the harder it is to cook them to perfection. Also, if you want crisp skin and delicate moist meat all the way through, you should stick to 6 kilos. Why do so many people struggle to cook turkey properly? It’s one of the harder meats to cook because of the weird shape of the bird. So it can go wrong if you don’t give it the love it requires. The trick is to keep it as simple as possible. On Christmas Day I don’t want to sit around all day reducing juice and de-boning whole turkeys and rolling them into something. I want to have a wicked roast, great gravy, tasty greens, good wine and make the table look pretty. But if you want an even easier Christmas Day, have goose instead of turkey. You can cook the goose the day before. Just pull it off and reheat it on Christmas Day and you’ll never know the difference. But for me, Christmas isn’t Christmas without turkey so that’s why we always have both a turkey and a goose. Turkey is great. But goose is absolutely spectacular and it also gives me time to open my presents and play with the kids. Sorted.

Jamie Oliver’s latest cookery book, ‘Jamie’s 15-Minute Meals’ is available now.

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It’s beginning to look a lot Make sure you fill those stockings with gifts you know will make your loved ones jump with joy

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melamine plate, bowl and mug sporting an array of images of machines and Tractor Ted on the bottom of the mug. £19.99 www.tractorted.co.uk 4. Christmas Jumper Christmas time wouldn’t be complete without a fabulous novelty Christmas Jumper. £39.99 www.Gettingpersonal.co.uk 5. Dremel 3000 Limited Edition Tool Box £89.99 www.dremel.co.uk 6. Designer Watch The C9 Harrison Blue Automatic Chronograph £975 www.christopherward.co.uk

7. Classic Brandy Warmer With Glass There’s something a little bit special about warming your brandy the traditional way. This classic brandy warmer with glass features a silver plated stand allowing your brandy glass to sit above the glowing tea-light candle. Price: £58.99 www.drinkstuff.com 8. Sheepskin Flatout Bear A super soft comforter for little ones, this cute and cuddly hand-made bear is in pure, sumptuous sheepskin. He’s bound to be loved and treasured forever. £45 Celtic Sheepskin: 01637 871 605 www.celtic-sheepskin.co.uk

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9. Deer Cushion This delightful handmade cushion, Damask Deer Cameo, is a stylishly modern, traditional style soft furnishing that adds instant tactile and visual appeal to a sofa or armchair. The cushion is available in a choice of colours. £60 www.mydeco.com 10. Gasoline Pump Clock Novelty clock, perfect for the petrol head! £24.99 www.homesense.com 11. The Gourmet Trotter The Gourmet Trotter is a new, innovative and elegant way to carry everything you need for the perfect picnic. This stylish luxury hamper is

packed with enough dining accessories for up to 4 people with plenty of room for the food and drink required to make any picnic a true alfresco dining experience. £599 www.kuati.com 12. Personalised Rudolf First Christmas Romper Suit A brilliant first Christmas Rudolf romper suit in pure white or festive Christmas red with a child’s name personalised in gold print. £21 www.babatude.com 13. Drift Classics Suit Carrier Beautifully crafted versatile vintage cigar leather suit carrier, which opens out to give access to

plenty of accessory pockets. Great unisex carrier and very stylish. £179.99 www.blokesbags.co.uk 14. Traditional Harrods Hamper Made in the UK and featuring a festive pewter reindeer £8.95 www.leukaemialymphomaresearch.org.uk 15. Traditional Harrods Hamper Complete with Harrods port and stilton, this hamper makes the perfect gift for that person who deserves to be spoilt this Christmas, delivered straight to their door. £50 www.harrods.com

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Upholstery and wallpapers have become fashionable and exciting statements in the abode. Make sure your home doesn’t get left behind, and wrap it in on trend wall and ﬂoor coverings

Fabrics

You can have so much fun with textiles. From curtains to flooring and seating, textiles are usually a big part of interior décor that goes subliminally unnoticed. So, be prepared and choose textiles that will balance well with the room you are trying to create. A warm romantic feeling room will require less pattern but more warm tones on textiles in the space required. While a bright, vibrant and lively room will yearn for patterns and drama. Take time, and look at hundreds of samples before you decide. There’s nothing more annoying than rushing in to a choice of textile, and then falling in love with another one after the job is done!

Cushions and chair coverings Refresh and reinvent old chairs and cushions by updating them with a new and vibrant material. With so many exciting prints available these days in the world of textiles, it makes sense to upholster rather than purchase anew. Our favourite must-have brands... Bags Of Love Bags Of Love beautifully personalise cushions or pillows printed with your own photo or design of choice. Custom print your photo cushion and you can even have a message on these fun personalised cushions too. They come with plump feather cushion pad and with a heart shape zip puller on the concealed zip. Perfect for your home or a present! We love these. www.bagsoflove.co.uk

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ABSOLUTE INTERIORS Left: Vivienne Westwood wallpaper Below: Mirage wallpaper Both from Cole & Son

Wallpapers Make the most of your home with wallpaper that will add a touch of design and even art to your rooms. From big impact designs and colours, to embossed prints, wallpaper can be the most rewarding design choice you can make when making those home improvements. It can also be a hard task, since you are choosing both pattern and colour, as oppose to paint where you only select the latter. Points to take in to consideration when choosing wallpaper are: - Is the room it is going to be hung in, a wellused room? Will the wallpaper require a lot of wear and tear? - Bear in mind that the size of the room could be impacted by the wallpaper e.g. impact patterns could make a small room feel significantly smaller, while horizontal stripes

“…be prepared and choose textiles that will balance well with the room you are trying to create”

could make it feel longer. - A mood board is a good way to view on a small scale how your room may look when it is finished. - Consider the ceiling. If is coloured or ornate, you will need to select a wallpaper that will blend rather than fight with it.

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Founded in 1875, Cole & Son is as favoured by British interior designers as roast dinners are by British chefs! Ever a popular brand, Cole & Son are great at moving with the times while also keeping their traditional history at the heart of what they do. Their pattern books for wallpapers and fabrics encapsulate prints by craftsmen who produce wallpapers faithful to the character of the

Andrew Martin Andrew Martin is currently the most sought after brand for wallpapers and textiles. Featuring rustic, innovative, American, British and ethnic designs, Andrew Martin has made a big impact upon styling the home. www.andrewmartin.co.uk Below left: Andrew Martin Abington chair Below: Andrew Martin Harrow Spitfire armchair

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10 of the best Decorations

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8 1. Extra Large White Moose There have been lots of these stags and deer around for the past few years but none so gracious as this one. We love its simplicity and think that it would make a great statement at Christmas due to its size: 59cm high x 59cm wide. £79 www.foundhomestore.co.uk 2. Dremel Angelwings Cutout If you love making things, why not do it yourself this Christmas? This is a finished image of the Christmas Angel Wings step-by-step project using a Dremel Glue Gun 930 and 7mm clear glue sticks. Simple! £18.37 www.dremel.co.uk 3. Pug Christmas Decoration This adorable 3” tall pug has a wonderful expression on his face. For a fun and alternative Christmas tree, this cute bauble is a must. A wonderful gift for kids, teenagers and dog lovers too. £9.50 www.montysvintageshop.co.uk 40

4. Jingle Bells ‘E’ Wonderful handcrafted, 3-dimensional uppercase paper letters made using original sheet music or the pages of a Charles Dickens book. This product can be further bespoke using a book or paper of your choice. Each letter is either a limited edition or oneof-a-kind. Sent with gift-box. £45 www.theletteroom.com 5. Wooden Advent Village Calendar A simply stunning wooden Advent calendar in which each of the roofs lift off enabling you to place a small sweet or a gift inside. £49.99 www.giftedpenguin.co.uk 6. Angel Tree Decoration - Personalised Add your own message to this beautiful angel Christmas tree decoration. Personalise the angel with any message over 3 lines and up to 20 characters per line. Angel comes supplied with a ribbon. £9.50 www.shoponyourdoorstep.com

7. Red Berries Wreath By Leekes Striking red berries wreath to brighten any festive door. £POA www.leekes.co.uk 8. Faux Fur Christmas Stockings A little bit of decadence to hang up for Christmas, these faux fur stockings are luxurious, fun and tactile. Designed and made from faux fur in the UK and available in 2 styles/sizes. £28 www.foundhomestore.co.uk 9. Personalised Map Heart Bauble Made from beautiful vintage maps and solid wood, these gorgeous heart baubles are the perfect way to show a location close to the heart while also adding a touch of something unique to your Christmas tree. £19.50 www.ellieellie.co.uk 10. Fay Ray The Dog Christmas Bauble Fay Ray the Dog English fine bone china Christmas bauble by London based designer Reiko Kaneko. Other curious critters also available are: Rusty The Reindeer and Silverface the Cat. £14.95 www.rume.co.uk

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A THING OF BEAUTY...

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1. PiP Studio Bowl in Pink Products are handmade and all the decorations are hand applied. £18.95 www.johnlewis.com 2. LSA Ono Decanter Expertly hand crafted, this distinctive decanter features a unique curved shape. £56 www.johnlewis.com 3. Robert Welch Windrush Candlestick If more than one candlestick is purchased it is designed to interlock to form a candelabrum. £95 www.johnlewis.com

4. Vitra Coffee Table Range By Isamu Noguchi £1199.00 - £1644.00 www.heals.co.uk 5. John Lewis Engraved Frame, Smoked With a beautiful glass etching around. £20 www.johnlewis.com

6. Meredith Patchwork Bench Seat Features beautiful black legs. £175 www.alexanderandpearl.co.uk 7. Newgate Mantel Clock, Cream £45 www.johnlewis.com

8. Ambassador Large Grape Bowl Handcrafted from sterling silver, this elegant design is a prime example of Art Nouveau, intended to be passed on from one generation to the next. £7,000 www.harrods.com 9. Rimini Blue Aldo Londi Sun Object Desirable pieces of design, characterised by irregular texture and vivid blue colouring. £100 www.heals.co.uk

10. Georg Jensen Large Panton Crash Tray (Masterpiece Collection) Makes an eye-catchingly beautiful centrepiece or serving tray. £395 www.harrods.com 11. Swirling Flame Sculpture Soft lacquered shine of metallic gold and pewter finish highlights. £47 www.artisanti.com

12. Abstract Winged Sculpture In dark bronze £ 54 www.artisanti.com

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ike a rare breed this is a little known yet exciting way of shopping. A regularly organised market place for inspiration, a hub of ideas to celebrate the best products not found easily on the high street. Pure present pleasure for those you love and yourself! This yearly local market sets out to bridge the middle market gap between craft and trade fair, and unearths goodies from unexpected sources. Don’t let Christmas shopping this year be hard work, it can be pleasurable. Be surprised and delighted with lots of deliciously different present ideas. Celebrate the start of Christmas by indulging in stylish shopping, enjoy discovering rare products and rare finds from some of the most talented independent brands around. Whether you are shopping for ladies, men, children, the home, the garden or the family pet, there are presents for everyone. Hundreds of rare brands have been booked this year including a wonderful selection of delicious food and drink brands, comprising the biggest food and drink hall yet!

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Carved Angel -Times Magazine voted best Christmas Pudding- inspired by an original Victorian recipe. The Carved Angel has a wonderful and versatile range of luxury foods including puddings, chutneys, cakes and preserves for family and friends . From £6.00 www.thecarvedangel.com

One Must Dash - stunning innovative art prints, something precious and personal for your family and friends at Christmas time prints £35. www.onemustdash.com Bookish - bespoke literary gifts at Bookish. They love books and all things book-related. A truly unique Christmas gift for your loved ones from £4.00 www.bookishengland.co.uk 01273 252011

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ABSOLUTE LIFE COACHING

PREPARE TO SIMPLIFY CHRISTMAS We all know Christmas is recognised as one of the most stressful times of the year. It should be a time for celebration, not frustration. Absolute Life Coaching gives advice on how to cope

ectic lives contribute to stress, so even the mere thought of Christmas can be distressing for busy people. So let us help you to simplify this special time of year so you can

enjoy it.

One of the ways of doing that is to change your mindset and keep telling yourself: its time for fun, relaxation and a break from the normal routine. Firstly, make a plan: 1. Decide where you are spending Christmas and who with; it’s such a simple thing but many people haven’t got a clue or are undecided as to ‘what is happening’ until the last minute. Buy your Christmas cards well in advance and address them straight away; have a goal to write and send them earlier than usual - that’s one thing out of the way. 2. Try to simplify present giving; many people are cutting down this year. Make a list of presents you want to give and keep to it. Start shopping now if you haven’t already. If you spot something suitable for someone buy it now and more importantly wrap it, label it and cross it off of your list – yes you’ve started! Try not to splash out on the credit card, this in the long term will only contribute to your stress.

advance to be delivered, and avoid the stressful busy supermarkets. If you have a freezer and enjoy cooking, nothing can be nicer than homemade mince pies etc. Make some items early and freeze. In the event you’re planning on going to a pantomime or special show, and the budget runs to it, stick to it, but remember to book now to be organised. 4. When catering for Christmas, decide on timing, drinks and menus. Start with the timing for the main meal and work backwards. Keep the menu plan in the kitchen; in the long term it simplifies the meal. Accept help, if you find it difficult having others in the kitchen when cooking then delegate them to clearing up and you can put your feet up. 5. Make a determined effort to enjoy Christmas and remember Christmas isn’t down to one person being chief cook and bottle washer. The Don’ts! Don’t set yourself unrealistic goals, re food etc. keep it simple.

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can buckle under the strain of Christmas, so remain calm and enjoy it!” 3. If you are planning to entertain, decide on menus and write a list, itemise everything including drinks and snacks, order the food well in

Don’t drink too much alcohol, Christmas can be ruined by a bad hangover! Don’t be grumpy. Keep smiling - ‘fake it to make it’. Remember relationships can buckle under the strain of Christmas, so remain calm and enjoy it!

We wish you a happy Christmas, from Terrina and Georgina.

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ABSOLUTE NOVEMBER

Ten things you simply must know a

November... 2 Movember 1Lighting Up On Thursday 15th November, this year’s Christmas lights are set to be switched on in East Street, Brighton. Between 5pm and 7pm, there’s a host of family entertainment to get you in the festive mood - with a Latin twist to spice up a cold November evening. The Christmas lights are paid for by the businesses of ‘Brilliant Brighton’ and this year they have invested even more to make them better than ever. Celebrate the start of Christmas 2012!

During November each year, Movember is responsible for the sprouting of moustaches on thousands of men’s faces in the UK and around the world. The aim of which is to raise vital funds and awareness for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer and testicular cancer. The end of Movember is marked across the United Kingdom (and around the world) with a series of Gala Partés. Details of Brighton’s event are as follows: 29th November 2012 7pm- 1pm Green Door Store Trafalgar Arches, Lower Goods Yard Brighton Train Station, Brighton BN1 4FQ uk.movember.com/events/gala-partes

3 Worthing rink

Worthing has its very own 18m x 26m outdoor ice rink once more in Steyne Gardens. Each session lasts for 1 hour but this includes time to put on and remove skates, so actual time on the ice is around 45 minutes. All prices include the hire of skates in the ticket price. Steyne Gardens, Worthing, West Sussex. At time of going to press, dates are yet to be confirmed for this year’s skating. But for further infomration, call 01903 222 934.

4 Claudia Brücken at Concorde Club

Claudia Brücken, the first lady of synth-pop, returns to the live stage in November to celebrate the release of her new album, ‘The Lost Are Found’. ‘The Lost Are Found’ is a collection of mysterious moving pop songs from the 60s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s, originally written by the well known and the less well known. This will mean seeing Claudia perhaps sing David Bowie or the Pet Shop Boys, which might be expected, but also Claudia maybe singing the Bee

Gees, the Electric Light Orchestra and The Band, which is less expected, and Claudia singing Stina Nordenstam and Stephen Duffy,. Claudia Brücken Brighton, Concorde 2 November 10th 2012 www.livenation.co.uk www.ticketmaster.co.uk

5 Shaken, not stirred Everybody’s talking about it! Already a smash hit, the latest outing from Daniel Craig as the iconic James Bond is Skyfall. The film also stars Javier Bardem as Raoul Silva, the villain, and Judi Dench is making her last appearance as M. The film’s release coincides with the

50th anniversary of the James Bond series, which began with Dr. No in 1962. So if you haven’t already seen it, give yourself and a loved one a pre-Christmas treat and be shaken, not stirred! At a cinema near you, now!

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ABSOLUTE DECEMBER

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CHEER UP THES E WINTER MONTHS AND L OOK FORWARD TO C HRISTMAS AND MORE. TH ERE’S LOTS TO DO ON THE W AY!

6 Michelham Priory Ghost Walk Dare you walk at night around the priory that launched the ‘Most Haunted’ TV show? This 90-minute walk starting at 7pm offers stories of Ghosts and Paranormal activity, together with a little of the history and characters of the priory’s past. This spooky event is resented with a little humour from Sussex’s premier paranormal entertainment company, Sussex Darkside.

Priory Ghost Walk Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3QS. December 7th 2012 7pm - 8.30pm Adults £15, Children £10, Family (2+2) £40 To book call 07956 307684 or visit www.sussexdarkside.co.uk

Burning the Clocks

Burning the Clocks started in 1995 and the event combines a family solstice lantern parade with a spectacular fire and fireworks show. Burning the Clocks is a unique community event that brings the whole city together to mark the shortest day and ushers in the new sun. Lantern makers invest their lanterns with their wishes, hopes and fears

9 Santa Hat Tourney

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Visit Santa and his elves hard at work making all the presents at Drusillas. His cosy cottage is crammed full of toys that the elves have built and for a small additional charge, children can meet Santa and receive an early Christmas gift. Drusillas Park, Alfriston East Sussex. BN26 5QS. Sat 1st December onwards (weekends only) Sat 15th – Sun 23rd December (daily) www.drusillas.co.uk

Kick off December with the festive tournament of Ultimate Frisbee. You turn up and they’ll provide you with a santa hat. Either enter as a team or as an indivdual and they’ll find you a team. Entry is £11 per player. Santa Hat Tourney December 2nd at 11am Yellowave Beach Sports Venue 299 Madeira Drive Brighton BN2 1EN www.yellowave.co.uk Telephone: 01273 672222

and then pass them into the fire. Burning the Clocks combines a family solstice parade with a high quality fire show and fireworks for the whole city. Find out all you need to know about coming to the event. Burning the Clocks 2012 will take place on Friday 21st December. www.burningtheclocks.co.uk

10 Raceday Get along to Plumpton Racecourse for seven action packed races. Admission tickets include a free race programme, and free car parking. Christmas Lunch can also be booked in the restaurant and track side marquee by contacting the racecourse office directly on 01273 890383. Christmas Raceday Monday 17th December 2012 Plumpton Racecourse Plumpton www.plumptonracecourse.co.uk

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ABSOLUTE HAIR

PARTY SEASON LOOKS

The festive season is the time of year when girls want to look their best, to feel

glamorous, preened and ready to party. It’s a great time to try out different looks so don’t be scared to ask your hairdresser for party season hair tips. If you need a little extra help most salons offer blow-dry and hair-styling lessons. This month I have put together three key looks that will see you through the season. Easy This look is perfect for all hair types as it is great for short hair giving a new dimension to your style and mid-length to long hair as it accentuates your face and can be created in a matter of minutes.

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Pre Step: This look is best with freshly washed hair as you want a naturally high shine. 1. Start by parting your hair to one side, use straightening irons to achieve a really sleek affect. 2. Secure hair at the nape of the neck with grips if your hair is short or in a ponytail or bun for long hair. 3. For a little more drama, ﬁx your sideparting with hairspray and add a high shine gloss.

Pre Step: Wash hair and blow-dry. 1. Back-brush hair. 2. Place hair into a high pony on the top of the crown. 3. Use the ponytail to create a topknot by looping the hair around itself in a circular motion. Keep this in place with grips. 4. Loosely pull out strands from the topknot to frame the face. 5. For added glamour add a sparkly hair brooch, clip or alice band.

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

Worth the effort

TOP PRODUCTS & TOOLS Products I always have in my kitbag for session styling for catwalks and shoots: 1. Dry Shampoo is great not only for refreshing the hair but it adds a little volume and texture to the hair. Batiste is cheap and one of the best. 2. Preparation Spray with heat protection: I use Electric Haircare Preparation spray to create a ﬂawless foundation for any style with this transforming preparation spray. It is a light leave-in conditioner and is packed with nourishing oils combined with UV and heat protecting ingredients.

hold without the crunchiness and adds a glossy and polished ﬁnish to any hairstyle. 4. One of the best styling brushes is the Denamn Headhugger round brush, I use this to achieve great volumised blowdry, the ceramic-coated barrel retains heat and helps enable damage-free styling. The hourglass shaped barrel ‘hugs’ the contour of the head and provides extra volume and root-lift. They come in a range of sizes to suit all hair

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Pre Step: Wash hair and blow-dry. 1. Rub a little styling wax into your palms, then onto dry hair, part your hair slightly off-centre, then roll the front section of one side into a twist, pinning it against your head as you go. 2. Repeat ﬁrst step on the opposite side. When both sides are complete, cross the twisted ends of your hair over each other and tuck them in, pinning any loose wisps against your head. 3. Secure your hair with plain grips to secure, then use a pretty hairpin to accessorize. Place it at the nape of your neck.

Spray is an extra-strong, long-lasting 50

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ABSOLUTE BEAUTY

Be centre stage at this year’s festive parties!

et ready for Christmas and the party season at top hairdressing salon, Centrestage in Worthing. Discover a new gift-shopping experience in the state- of-the-art retail store on the ground floor of the newly transformed salon, recently voted Retail Salon Finalist of the Year at the British Hairdressing Awards. Take the stress out of the festive season and enjoy some well-earned pampering in the salon’s L’Oreal Professionel Colour Studio... after all you deserve it! Relax in one of the comfy leather armchairs in the hotel-style lounge on the third floor, while being looked after by specialist colour technicians away from the hustle and bustle of the busy streets packed with Christmas shoppers below. Then shop from the fabulous selection of products on display including beautifully wrapped gift packs from top selling make-up and hair brands including Bare Minerals, OPI and Moroccan Oil, as well as innovative new products from Kerastase and GHD. Gift wrapping is available as well as gift vouchers for those who are simply spoilt for choice. With expert advice on hand, as well as the latest must-have hair and beauty accessories, choosing the perfect present has never been easier. The experienced team of stylists led by managers Lindsey O’Connor

and Clare John have everything at their fingertips to create your stunning party hair and make-up. With three floors of expertise, from shopping and pampering to colour and cutting, Centrestage offers all you could wish for and much more besides. Make your wishes come true this Christmas. Visit the shop or book your appointment now before it’s too late! Centrestage, South Street, Worthing. Tel: 01903 236775 www.centrestagehair.co.uk

HAVE A BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS Discover a new gift shopping experience in our state-of-the-art retail store, stocked with hundreds of the latest luxury hair and beauty products from leading brand names. Expert advice is always on-hand to ensure you pick the perfect present for the one you love. Open late nights Wednesdays and Thursdays until 9pm and Sundays from 9.45am to 4.30pm. Gift wrapping and gift vouchers also available.

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ABSOLUTE DENTAL

the dentist can save your life Dr Farrokh Sharifzad from Marina Dentalcare discusses the importance of being aware of changes in the environment of your mouth

outh cancer is the theme of the month being run by Marina Dentalcare, and all oral health teams throughout November. They key focus is for the early detection of the disease under the tagline of ‘if in doubt check it out’. The main aims would be to give information and advice, increase people’s awareness of mouth cancer and signposting to professional services. With our mouth we eat and drink what sustains us. With it, we communicate ideas and feelings to the world through speech or a simple smile. It allows us to taste the nuance of a fine wine, the sweetness of a freshly picked berry, or a mustard covered hot dog. Love or passion is expressed by it when we kiss a loved one or a child. When cancer affects our mouths, it does more than take away these everyday functions, it too often takes our lives. Through increased public and professional awareness, prevention through lifestyle changes, early detection initiatives, education, improved treatment modalities, and sponsorship of research, we can contribute to the reduction of suffering, permanent physical damage and disfigurement, and death caused by this disease. Oral cancer is the largest group of those cancers which fall into the head and neck cancer category. Common names for it include such things as mouth cancer, tongue cancer, and throat cancer. Oral cancer takes more lives than cancers we routinely hear about, such as cervical, Hodgkin’s lymphoma, skin (malignant melanoma), testicular, and many others. In the efforts to reduce the death rate from cancers, the most significant progress has been made through early detection. Cervical, skin, prostate, and others that lend themselves to simple, opportunistic screenings and exams have all had their death rates reduced through programs promoting early discovery.

Regular oral examinations conducted by members of the dental team will have a definite impact on reducing the death rate associated with oral cancer. Dental Team After an informed public that is knowledgeable about the risk factors for oral cancer, the dental community is the first line of defence in early detection of the disease.

“There are now more deaths from mouth cancer than cervical cancer or testicular cancer” It is important to realise that a visit to the dentist is no longer about a filling, a crown, or a cleaning, but is actually a matter of life and death. Dental examinations, when properly done and which include a screening for oral cancer, will save lives. Facts and Figures It is estimated that 6,000 people are diagnosed with oral cancer in the UK each year. Around 1,800 die from the disease annually in the UK - on average one death every five hours. There are now more deaths from mouth cancer than cervical cancer or testicular cancer. The five year survival rate for sufferers of mouth cancer is 50% . About 70% of mouth cancers are detected at a late stage, reducing chances of survival. Early detection and diagnosis improve survival chances to more than 90%. Early detection and treatment considerably increases survival chances and avoids the most radical and disfiguring surgery and results in a better quality of life for sufferers. Dentists are trained. and in the best position to detect the earliest signs of abnormality in the mouth.

Mouth cancer is more common in men than women, but the differential is closing. Mouth cancer is more likely to affect people over 40 years of age, though an increasing number of young people are developing the condition. Tobacco and alcohol are thought to contribute to 75% of mouth cancer cases. Smoking is the number one cause for mouth cancer. Cigarette smoke converts saliva into a deadly cell-damaging cocktail. Switching to low tar cigarettes will not help, as smokers of ‘lights’ tend to inhale more smoke than smokers of ‘regular’ cigarettes. Although some people believe that chewing tobacco is safer than smoking, the reality is that it is even more dangerous. Alcohol aids absorption of smoke into the mouth; people who smoke and drink alcohol to excess are 30 times more likely to develop mouth cancer. Research now suggests the human papilloma virus (HPV), transmitted by oral sex, could soon rival tobacco and alcohol as the main cause of mouth cancer. Poor diet is linked to mouth cancer.. Evidence shows an increase in fruit and vegetables lowers the risk, as can fish and eggs.

Taking action can be as simple as: • Checking your mouth for the warning signs – ulcers which do not heal within three weeks, red and white patches in the mouth and unusual changes in the mouth. • Visiting the dentist regularly for oral screening. • Cutting out risk factors for mouth cancer.

For more information, contact Marina Dentalcare on 01273 628899 or visit www.marinadentalcare.co.uk. ABSOLUTE

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ABSOLUTE BEAUTY 1.White Glo coffee and tea drinkers whitening toothpaste White Glo uses a revolutionary formula to prevent staining of teeth as a result of regular tea and coffee consumption. The results are the best on the market. £3.99 www.boots.com 2. Pearl Drops Hollywood Smile Whitening Toothpaste Get the classically, timelessly beautiful white smile of true Hollywood style, with teeth that are up to four shades whiter in simply three weeks, with Pearl Drops Hollywood Smile Whitening Toothpaste. £4.85 www.boots.com

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3. Brilliant Daily Advanced Whitening Toothpaste Whitens teeth shades lighter with regular use. £3.29 www.oneclickpharmacy.co.uk 4. Arm & Hammer Advanced Whitening Toothpaste Arm & Hammer Advanced Whitening Toothpaste is clinically proven to turn teeth three shades whiter, for brilliant white teeth and long-lasting fresh breath protection. £2.60 www.boots.com

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Your guide to using weights in your fat loss battle with fitness guru Livia O’Toole WHY WEIGHTS WORK AND HOW TO USE THEM IN YOUR FAT LOSS BATTLE Shock fact: We lose 1lb of muscle each year from the age of 25 and combined with the effect of the menopause, us ladies are fighting a losing battle, unless we increase muscle-mass and eat the right foods.. Lifting weights refines body shape, improves strength and posture and increases blood flow to bones and muscles, improving the health and appearance of our skin. Getting it right Weight lifting requires perfect technique and posture, crucial to improving your body shape. A good personal trainer will know this: 1.

As you lift weights, keep your shoulders back, tummy in and hips aligned with your knees and feet.

You need to “feel” the muscle working – do not lock your joints and keep the muscle working within a safe and effective range for shaping.

Gradually increase the kilograms that you lift - don’t lift heavy weights too quickly.

Breathing out as a muscle contracts and in as it lengthens is essential - as the weights get heavier, you need to control your breathing to lift the weights.

A good programme includes cycles of differing weight, movements, repetitions and modes of exercise. It will consider your long term goals, will change every 3 months and will highlight specific details for each exercise/ set/ repetition. Weight training decreases body fat better than cardio of any kind. Generally speaking, heavy weights with few repetitions will enhance

Livia, inspiring mum of three, swears by weight training

your body shape and lighter weights with more repetitions will increase your muscular endurance, but won’t shape your body.

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FACES & PLACESA pampering at Betony Taylor, Nancy Taylor and Alice Caselton

Maria Bird, Shannon Daly, Nancy Taylor and Chelsea Lomas

Toni & Guy

Toni & Guy held a special evening to celebrate their main sponsorship with London Fashion Week at their salon in East Street, Brighton. Complimentary refreshments were available for guests, and there were free consultations Lucy Cooper, Tracy and Abi Barker with Ela Tuzcuoglu

from the talented hair team, who were also showcasing the latest looks from London Fashion Week. There were styling tips to take home, and free goody bags for all guests including tailor-made samples from the product ranges Label M and Kerastace. The luxurious beauty salon located above the styling floor was open for complimentary mini treatments with therapists Lizzie and

Laura Coppard, Georgia Tulley and Lizzie Boon Bryony Peery, Hailey Howse, Katie Bartlett and stylist Jake Courtnage

Chloe, offering clients an opportunity to see the very latest technology in skincare, the new Microdermabrasion facials and tailor-made skin mapping with Dermalogica. Pictures Richard Bidwell

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3. Odyssey face palette by Clarins Face powder ideal for all skin tones. £35 www.clarins.co.uk 4. Thierry Mugler Miniatures Gift Set Four classic women’s fragrances. £31 www.clarins.co.uk 5. Smooth Over Darling Luxury in the shower from Soap and Glory. £35 www.boots.com

There are so many lovely products and gift sets around this Christmas for men and women. Here’s a pick of the best

6. Rose Indulgence Essentials Hand cream, shower gel, and Rosewater balancing mist. £42 www.jurlique.com 7. Heaven Skincare Peppermint lotion and vanilla pot hand cream from the Revitalising Gift Set. £POA www.brandnation.co.uk

8. Christmas palette from NYX Butt Naked! £25 www.nyxcosmeticsstore.co.uk 9. Sweet Soiree from Fresh Mini lip collection. £49 www.fresh.co.uk 10. Orla Kiely Parfum Rosie Eau de Toilette. £42 Available from John Lewis stores

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12 All About Lips Gift Set £18 www.clarins.co.uk 13 Fine Men’s Fuel Gift set for the man in your life. £41 Exclusive to John Bell & Croyden www.johnbellcroyden.co.uk

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14 Join the Glitterati Party nails from 2true. £1.99 each or £4.99 for three Exclusive from Superdrug from December 15 Ultimate Collection from Aromatherapy Associates Luxury travel sizes of all the indulgent bath and shower oil blends. £50 www.aromatherapyassociates.com 16 NEW Tarte au Citron Body & Bath Duo by Laura Mercier £25 www.lauramercier.com

17 Thierry Mugler A*Men EDT Gift Set Set of products from Mugler in his famous fragrance for men. £39 www.clarins.co.uk 18 Glam Packed Travel case with Soap and Glory make-up. £22 www.boots.com 19 i pout in scarlet £15 www.newcidcosmetics.com 20 Bath & Shower Oil Trio Give the gift of tranquillity and relaxation. £99 www.aromatherapyassociates.com

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ABSOLUTE EATING OUT

HAVANA SPOON Changing the way you dine out

WIN A meal for two Havana Spoon is giving away two evening meals for two. Just answer the following question to be in with a chance of winning dinner for two and a sensational fine dining experience.

Where is Spoon situated? Please email your answer to: mo@absolutemagazine.co.uk along with your name and telephone number. Put Spoon Comp as subject. Entries must be in by 14th December 2012.

Spoon Brassiere, Bar & Late Lounge Havana Spoon was opened in 2011 with the sole purpose of bringing an elegant modern brassiere bar to the south coast, with its own stylish and eclectic menu. With its stunning interiorsand exterior, Spoon complements Havana’s great reputation with its own unique flair. Spoon luxury boutique Brassiere & Terrace Bar is unique to the area. Every aspect of Spoon carefully marries the finest in high-end living with the very latest technology in an environment designed from the ground up to be a calming and relaxing oasis in a busy modern world. Hospitable hedonism With its various areas, every option offers pure decadence in terms of design and facilities, and a true pleasure on the senses. There is free Wi-Fi available for the busy business man and woman and laid back lounge comfort to enjoy a chill and chat with friends over afternoon tea. Discreet wall-mounted blend-in audio speakers provide chilled music to wind away the day. Stepping into Spoon to eat promises you an amazing experience unlike any other in the city. Described as highly affordable luxury dining, Spoon’s award-winning restaurant and brassiere offers a fine dining experience at a price to match even the most frugal of pockets. Our chef, Jean-Jacques, has created a modern European menu with a French twist. Whether you’re meeting friends for brunch, need a relaxed venue for a business meeting over a light lunch or are

planning a romantic dinner or celebratory meal, Spoon is the perfect choice. Affordable extravagance Guests of Spoon can recline in the lap of luxury safe in the knowledge that, despite the affluent aesthetics, the peerless personal service and the absolute abundance of cutting edge interior design available to the eye, their pocket and purse will leave intact, with the great prices now available at this classic hotspot. Great rates Spoon is currently offering incredible rates for set menu lunches, early evening dinner and set dinner 2 or 3 course dinning, starting at just £20 per person. There is also an all-new drinks menu, once more at highly affordable prices. Spoon 70-72 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2FP For reservations contact: 01273 651651 email: info@havanaspoon.co.uk or book online at: www.havanaspoon.com

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Como Cucina Italiana Italian Cuisine 36 Ship Street, Brighton Tel: 01273 208123

Como Brasserie 1960 Restaurant/Cafe 41 Market Street Brighton Tel:01273 945045

The Upper Deck Restaurant and bar Rendezvous Casino Brighton Marina Tel: 01273 605602 www.rendezvouscasino.com/ brighton

Meze Meze Greek Cuisine 168-170 South Street Lancing Tel: 01903 765333

Havana Restaurant and bar 32 Duke Street Brighton Marina Tel: 01273 773388

Terre a terre Vegetarian and Vegan 71 East Street Brighton BN1 1HQ Tel: 01273 729051

English's Of Brighton Classic Seafood Restaurant 29-31 East Street Brighton Tel: 01273 327980

Reflections Alexander House Hotel Fine Dining Turners Hill East Grinstead Tel: 01342 714914

Chilli Pickle Indian Cuisine 17 Jubilee Street Brighton Tel: 01273 323824

Buddies 24-hour dining 46-48 Kings Road Brighton Tel: 01273 323600 Crown and Anchor Homemade British Pub Cuisine High Street Shoreham Tel: 01273 463500

The Gallery Bistro Fine Cuisine 115 Church Road Hove Tel: 01273 777488

The Royal Oak Fine Cuisine Poynings West Sussex Tel: 01273 857389

Merkaba - Myhotel Hotel Bar 17 Jubilee Street Brighton Tel: 01273 900300

Whites Bar & Kitchen Homemade pub cuisine 23 High Street Steyning Tel: 01903 812347

C么te Brighton French Bistro 115 116 Church Street Brighton Tel: 01273 687541

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

Terraces Bar and grill Madeira Drive Brighton Tel: 01273 570526 Rock & Roller Bar and grill 85 Western Road Brighton Tel: 01273 710014 Coast to Coast American Diner 3 The Waterfront Brighton Marina Tel: 01273 626170

In Vino Veritas Tapas and bistro dining 103 North Road Brighton Tel: 01273 622522 Jamie's Italian Italian cuisine 11 Black Lion Street Brighton Tel: 01273 915480 The Green Mango Authentic Thai Cuisine 8 Church Road Hove Tel: 01273 327226

Bali Brasserie South East Asian cuisine Kingsway Court First Avenue Hove Tel: 01273 323810 Oki-nami Sushi 6 New Road Brighton, Tel: 01273 773777 Ginger Fox Gastro pub Henfield Rd, Albourne, Nr Brighton Tel: 01273 857888

Buxted Park Fine dining hotel restaurant Buxted East Sussex Tel: 01825 733333 Days Restaurant Oriental cuisine 75-79 East Street Brighton Tel: 01273 748888 Hotel du Vin Hotel and Bistro Ship Street Brighton Tel: 01273 718588 AG's Grill Room Alexander House Hotel Fine Dining Turners Hill East Grinstead Tel: 01342 714914 The Dyke Pub and Kitchen 218 Dyke Road Brighton Tel: 01273 555672

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HAPPY NEW YEAR You can’t beat homemade pizza. Great for a New Year’s Eve party and easy to make Preparation time: 10 -15 minutes (makes 2) Cooking time: up to 40 minutes You’ll need: 1 double packet of a pizza base mix Flour for rolling out 2 tbsp olive oil ½ red onion, chopped finely 2 cloves of garlic, crushed 1 tsp dried mixed herbs 400g tin chopped tomatoes 2 tbsp tomato puree Salt and pepper 150g grated mozzarella 150-200g broccoli ½ red pepper, thinly sliced 6 button mushrooms, thinly sliced Method: 1. Pre-heat the oven to 200°c, 400°f or gas mark 6. 2. Prepare the pizza dough according to the packet instructions, giving you two

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balls of dough. Roll each one out on a lightly floured surface then sit onto lightly floured baking sheets, turning the edges under to create a crust. Leave to rise while you prepare the tomato sauce and toppings. 3. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a saucepan then gently sauté the chopped onion and garlic for about 8 minutes. Add the mixed herbs, chopped tomatoes and puree. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes until thickened. Season with salt and pepper. 4. Spread a generous amount of the tomato sauce over the pizza bases, leaving a 1cm crust. Scatter over the mozzarella and top with the broccoli (halved lengthways is they are particularly thick stems), red pepper, mushrooms and onion. 5. Add a twist of black pepper and drizzle over some olive oil. Place in the oven and cook for about 15-20 minutes until the top is golden and the dough is crisp.

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In a year when we are celebrating so much that is good about Britain, why not add another Great British institution to your appreciation list and reintroduce the Sunday roast to your family’s weekly schedule

TRADITIONAL ROAST CHICKEN Serves 4 Ingredients 1 whole large chicken 6 rashers of streaky bacon Salt and pepper 40g butter 85g box of stuffing (follow instructions on box) To accompany Carrots, parsnips, broccoli and potatoes

Method 1. Preheat oven to 190°C/375°F/gas mark 5. 2. Stuff the chicken from the neck end, and pack about two-thirds of the stuffing inside. Close the skin over the stuffing and secure it with a cocktail stick or small skewer.

4. Shape the remaining stuffing into balls and place on a baking sheet. Cook in the oven with the chicken for the final 25 minutes. 5. Place the chicken in a roasting tin and spread with butter. Season the chicken with the salt and pepper to taste. Arrange the bacon in a criss-cross pattern across the breast. Cover loosely with foil. 6. Roast in the centre of the oven for 20 minutes per 500g plus10-20 minutes extra, basting twice during cooking. 7. Remove the foil for the last 15 minutes of cooking. Remove the bacon, baste and increase the heat to 220°C/425°F/gas mark 7, to give the skin that final golden crispiness. When it is cooked, remove it from the oven and cover it with foil. 8. Leave to rest for at least 10 minutes before serving. The juices should run clear when the thigh is pierced. If not, cook for longer. 9. Garnish with a bunch of sage and serve with a selection of roasted vegetables eg carrots, parsnips and potatoes. Recipe and picture courtesy of www.greatbritishchicken.co.uk

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A delightful traditional three course Christmas dinner produced by Bohemia’s head chef. £29.95 per head Bookings being taken now.

Parties at Bohemia These include DJ, Christmas canapé menu and cocktails, making it a night not to be forgotten by your guests! Bookings are going fast.

Christmas Day at Bohemia Come & enjoy the most important day of the year with us. Let our head chef take away the strain of cooking Christmas dinner for you and your guests with his delicious Christmas Day menu. For the children… we’ve heard Santa may be making an appearance too! Bookings are going fast.

New Years Eve at Bohemia This is set to be the party of the year in Brighton… need we say more! Bookings are going fast. To book any of the above, please call and speak to Bohemia’s General Manager who will be happy to take care of your requirements for this Christmas.

Tel: 01273 777770 E: info@bohemiabrighton.co.uk www.bohemiabrighton.co.uk Folllow us on Facebook and Twitter Bohemia is open from 9am-3am Food is served 9am-8pm (Later dinner bookings are also accommodated for parties booked in advance.)

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SWEET CHRISTMAS

A lighter alternative to traditional mince pies, these simple tarts combine melt in the mouth pastry filled with fresh apples and mincemeat to give a fresh twist to a Christmas classic Makes 12 Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 15-20 minutes Ingredients: 1 x 375 g pack ready rolled sweet shortcrust pastry 200g mincemeat 1 Pink Lady Apple, cored and diced 25g dried cranberries Icing sugar to dust Method: Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F. Unroll the pastry onto a clean board. Using a 7 cm cutter stamp out 12 circles and use to line a bun tin. Put in the fridge for 30 minutes.

Reserve the pastry trimmings. Meanwhile in a bowl mix together the mincemeat, diced apple and dried cranberries. Spoon a little of the apple mincemeat into each pastry case. Using the pastry trimmings stamp out 12 small star or heart shapes. Put a star or heart on the top of each mincemeat tart. Bake in the oven for 15- 20 minutes until lightly golden and cooked. Leave to cool for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack and dust with icing sugar. Serve warm or cold. www.pinkladyapples.co.uk

Christmas Brownies Makes 16 brownies Preparation time: 10-15 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 250g dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids) 100g butter, plus a little extra for greasing the tin 250g cooked beetroot, drained 3 eggs 250g light brown sugar 150g ground almonds 2 tbsp cocoa powder 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp cayenne pepper powder (optional) Icing sugar, to dust Method: 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Prepare a 23cm square baking tin by greasing all over with a little butter. Line with a wide strip of baking paper, leaving two ‘tails’ at either side to help you lift the cooked brownie out of the tin. 2. Break up the chocolate into squares and put into a heatproof bowl along with the butter. Set over a pan of barely

simmering water and allow to gently melt, stirring to mix together as it does so. 3. Tip the beetroot into a food processor and process to a puree, pausing the motor to scrape down the sides if necessary. Add the melted chocolate and butter and the eggs and whizz again until combined. Again, scrape the sides down, then add the sugar, ground almonds, cocoa, baking powder and chilli powder (if using) and process until you have a smooth batter. 4. Pour into the prepared baking tin and bake for about 30 minutes until the top is set and the brownie is starting to pull a little away from the sides of the tin. A skew inserted into the centre with come out fairly clean but stick a touch sticky don’t worry if it still seems a little soft as it will firm up on cooling. Remove from the oven, place on a cooling rack and allow to go cold in the tin. 5. Using the baking paper tails, ease the brownie from the tin and cut into 16 squares. Dust the surface with a little icing sugar.

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A return to STANMER

Stanmer House through the trees

Tim Parker visits a place with lots of memories for him and sees how much it has changed

t was a Thursday in October when I returned to Stanmer House. My

in good weather and in bad - ice cream for the youngsters and egg and

last visit had been in the spring. For many years Stanmer Park had

toast for the grown ups.

been a favourite place to take our young family - good walks, trees

My return to the Park on this last occasion filled me with some alarm.

to climb, places to hide in and after everybody had run off their energy

Through the gates and driving up the winding road which leads to

we would have a look at the luscious fruits in the Orangery and the

the house, the road was half blocked with lorries. There was mud

exotic plants in the Tropical House. Then, and it was almost a tradition,

everywhere and fences in the fields. What were they for, I wondered?

we would walk past the church and into the village where our children

To keep people in or to keep people out? I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think what was

would gaze in wonder at the cattle and their calves. Next stop would be

happening - a new development, a county show? No, it was the wrong

a visit to the splendid cafĂŠ in the centre of the village which served us

time of the year.

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ABSOLUTE LOCAL HISTORY Strawberries and blue cheese

“We are a pub which in all respects will provide the very best food and drink for its customers at very reasonable prices in the magnificent surroundings of this house.”

Banoffee pie

It was only when I got near Stanmer House

very short time, to improve all aspects of the

itself that I saw a simply enormous tent (I have

catering and services that the old house offers

to say that it was rather an attractive tent) and

its customers and friends.

a stage. The Park was being prepared to host a

While waiting for Simon I was impressed by

pop concert, and a big one at that. I wondered

the welcome guests received from the staff

what the Pelham family, the original owners of

and pleased to see how many of the guests

Stanmer Park, would have thought if thousands

treated the place as if it were home, coming

sure we give everyone a warm and friendly

of people had set up camp on their lawns.

in with their dogs and children, and making a

greeting, whether they want a cup of tea or a

Now my arrival on that wet and showery

beeline for the part of the house they liked

three course lunch.”

Thursday was not to write about ‘Shake Down,’

best, the arm chair in the corner, or the table

“So how are things going at the moment?” I

the pop concert, but since preparations for it

under a window, where an old man (no it

asked him.

were very much in evidence I should at least

wasn’t me) could see to read his newspaper.

“Trade is excellent, our customers enjoy the

give it a mention. The stars, Dizzee Rascal,

It was good to meet Simon, a likeable and

choices we give them, and we have now

KatyB, Professor Green and others brought

energetic man, determined to do his best to

started doing breakfasts at the weekends

in the crowds. The event was a near sell-

make Stanmer House into one of the best

which are proving very popular. The forward

out with an estimated attendance of some

pubs in the country.

bookings for Christmas parties and the like are

twenty thousand, and was much enjoyed by

“We are not a restaurant,” he told my wife

also very good.”

the punters. Mercifully for the park and the

Beth and me. “We are a pub which in all

All ‘A plus’ answers, so I thought I would

punters, Saturday was a fine day!

respects will provide the very best food and

change the subject.

The real reason for my visit to Stanmer House

drink for its customers at very reasonable

“Do you play cricket?” I asked. And of course

was to meet Simon McLoughlin the new

prices in the magnificent surroundings of this

the answer was yes.

general manager. Simon has done much, in a

house. It will be up to me and my staff to make

“Well,” I said, “it would be good to see cricket

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on the green next summer. There was a

this, how about it?

provision on the sale of Stanmer House to

It is now many years since Beth and I took our

“There was a provision

Sussex University that cricketers should be

young children to Stanmer Park. In those days

encouraged, and the house be open for them.

Stanmer House was still empty and unloved

on the sale of

I am sure this won’t present you with any

and it is a great step forward that the house

difficulty... or will it?”

is now open for all to see and enjoy but I am

“It would certainly be nice,” said Simon

troubled that much of the park seems sad and

thoughtfully.

down at heel and not because of that pop

Yes, but will the management act on it? Well,

concert. The ground, in time, will heal itself,

should be encouraged,

we will have to see. A question which I forgot

but I have to question the size of the event in

to ask Simon was why there was no English

such a place and ask whether any of the profits

and the house be

wine on his list. There are a growing number

for such jamborees will be ploughed back into

of vineyards in Sussex producing some

keeping the park and gardens in good order.

excellent prize-winning wines: Ridgeview in

I mentioned the Orangery. Sadly, that went to

Ditchling, Breakey Bottom near Lewes and a

wrack and ruin years ago but its skeleton still

host of others. So, Simon, if you are reading

remains in an overgrown border. If the Council

Stanmer House to Sussex University that cricketers

open for them.”

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Thomas Pelham room

cannot deal with it why not ask the boys at City College to build a new one? I am sure that Simon would be prepared to give the workers a decent lunch. And then there is the matter of the Tropical House. That has been preserved but has been empty for some years. What a waste of resource! Will our Green Council please do something about it. Nevertheless Stamner Park and House are well worth a visit and, on the subject of preservation, the park has a Preservation Society. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s some very interesting information on the website:www.stanmer.org.uk

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Diesel Do Nicely Once the shock of a front-wheel drive Land Rover product has worn off, there’s a lot more to the Range Rover Evoque than meets the eye, especially powered by a punchy diesel engine and with all the wheels driven. Andy Enright reports.

he sweet spot in the Evoque range? You

designs become much more mundane. Land

at home. They will if they opt for either of the

could do worse than consider the three-

Rover has form here, the 2004 Range Stormer

pokier mainstream engines on offer - and make

door coupe version with the more powerful

concept car morphing into the markedly less

the most of it, too. 4WD is the only option here

of the two 2.2-litre diesels under the bonnet. If

striking Range Rover Sport production model.

whether, as most customers will, you choose

you want the full impact of the Evoque’s bold

So it was to the sound of a thousand jaws hitting

the SD4 model which uses the 2.2-litre diesel

concept car styling, the coupe is the one to go

the ﬂoor that Land Rover’s Evoque was unveiled

in 188bhp tune as tested here. The Evoque

for. And it isn’t as if it’s strapped for space or

at the 2010 Paris show. It looked virtually

may be a 1.6-tonne car powered by a 2.2-litre

practicality.

identical to the LRX and was even finished in

turbodiesel, but it manages sixty from rest in 9.5s

Hands up if you remember the Land Rover LRX

the same shade of white. That three-door car

on the way to 124mph.

concept? First shown at the Detroit Auto Show

may have wowed the crowds but a lower-key

Equally critical for road raciness is the

in 2008, this Land Rover prototype was bold,

announcement some months later of a five-

need to spend an extra £1,100 on the

beautiful and dismissed by many as something

door model may well be more relevant to the

magnetorheological adaptive damping system

that would never see production. It’s the same

majority of British buyers.

able to adjust the car’s demeanour to the road

with many show cars. They look great as they

First impressions are good. This Evoque may be

you’re on and the mood you’re in. Even in the

emerge from a design studio, but the boring

based on Freelander underpinnings, but it feels

‘Normal’ setting, body roll is well controlled

practicalities of passing safety legislation and

very different to drive. How different? Well, Land

through tight corners, but switch to ‘Sport’ and

‘productionising’ materials in terms of durability,

Rover’s engineers wanted hot hatch and coupe

things are noticeably ﬂatter with firmer steering

accessibility and, yes, cost often sees exciting

drivers to be able to jump into this car and feel

response too.

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ABSOLUTE MOTORING “Dismiss the Evoque as a blingy plaything at your peril because underneath the glitzy styling sits engineering built on millions of miles of testing in some of the world’s harshest environments.”

Off road there’s almost nothing a Freelander

the bonnet line has been raised by 20mm

with reworked bumpers, a bodykit and vividly

could do that would defeat this Evoque, so it’ll

to improve pedestrian safety. The rooﬂine is

coloured sports seats.

take four foot-high water and 45-degree slopes

taller by the same amount, the body marginally

After you’ve plumped for an Evoque, decided

in its stride. Which consequently puts this car

narrower and conventional door handles have

that you want three doors and not five, decided

as far ahead of conventional compact 4x4 rivals

been added. Otherwise the LRX’s strikingly

which engine gets the thumbs up and whether

like BMW’s X3 and Audi’s Q5 off road as it is

crisp lines and athletic stance are perfectly

you want front or four-wheel drive, there are

on tarmac. Not that you’ll ever see this car off

preserved.

still choices to make. Not just colours and

road. Spattering all that glamorous panelwork

The exterior and interior decor can be

options, but which trim package to go for. Land

with mud looks rather incongruous - which is

personalised, in the first instance, with three

Rover offers three, each of which endows the

why I couldn’t wait to do it.

distinct ‘Design Themes’ though, as with the

Evoque with a distinctive personality.

Styling and Design

Mini, there’s plenty of scope for mixing and

If you’ve got a ruthlessly paperless office filled

There’s little to no chance that the Evoque’s

matching trim and colour options. ‘Pure’

with sleek Apple iProducts, you’ll probably

SUV-cum-coupe styling won’t go down well

offers a neutral palette with brushed metal

prefer the Pure model. This combines the

with its intended customers. Reaction to the

trim, soft-touch plastics and 19-inch alloys.

stunning concept-car exterior with a stylish,

LRX concept shown at the Detroit Show in

‘Prestige’ has a different style of 19-inch wheel,

clean interior in neutral colours. Soft-touch

2008 was extremely positive and remarkably

plenty of leather and what Land Rover rather

wrapped materials on the major surfaces

little has changed for production. In making

worryingly calls ‘sparkling metallic details’. Finally,

contrast with the metal brushed aluminium

the journey from show stand to showroom,

‘Dynamic’ is the most bespoke treatment of all

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Those who prefer a few more luxuries will

headline-grabbing 56mpg economy figure and

The three-door car, fitted with the pokier

want the Prestige . This pairs a bespoke exterior

sub- 135g/km carbon dioxide output.

diesel engine, is a compelling combination and

that includes unique, 19-inch wheels and

Opt for this 188bhp Range Rover with four

while you shouldn’t get too excited about

metallic details with an extensively leather-lined

driven wheels and those figures take a bit of

its carrying capacity if you have a burgeoning

interior.

a hit, dropping to 50.2mpg and 149g/km. Still,

family, for most other purposes it’s big enough.

The extrovert Dynamic model gets

that’s not bad either, especially as they don’t

What’s more it answers all of the criticisms that

Premiership-spec 20-inch wheels and unique

deteriorate further if you go for the 190bhp

have dogged roadgoing SUVs, being nimble,

bumpers, sills, grille and tailpipes for a more

version. All of which puts this Evoque on a par

economical and light on emissions. Looking

assertive, urban look and feel. Contrasting roof

for efficiency with the class-leading BMW X3

great usually means making compromises. Land

and spoiler colours are available, while the

2.0D and well ahead of a rival Audi Q5 2.0 TDI.

Rover has chosen the Evoque’s compromises

premium sports interior offers sports seats

It all explains why commensurately low taxes,

very cleverly indeed.

with splashes of bright contrast colour.

sub-prestige servicing costs and the promise of

All three-door Evoques get an intuitive control

robust Range Rover residuals will help make the

system and touch-screen display that presents a

Evoque a compelling ownership proposition.

clean fascia and can be had with the astonishing

To Summarize

dual-view technology, so that driver and

The Range Rover Evoque is the start of a

passenger can view independent content on

new era for Land Rover. While continuing to

the same screen. Yes, you did read that correctly.

respect its famous heritage, the company has

Cost of Ownership

unburdened itself from the shackles of dogma

The Evoque represents a new dawn for Land

and built a car that the market not just wants,

Rover, one where the focus is squarely on

but demands. Dismiss the Evoque as a blingy

driving down emissions and fuel consumption.

plaything at your peril because underneath the

It’s important to separate the hype from the

glitzy styling sits engineering built on millions of

reality, though, and you’ll need the entry-level

miles of testing in some of the world’s harshest

diesel, front-wheel drive Evoque to achieve the

environments.

Width (mm):

1,884

Height (mm):

1,605

Weight (kg):

2,350

Warranty (years): 3 Service int. (miles): 15,000 Boot Cap. (litres): 550

Prices from £31,495 (SD4 Pure 3dr) to £40,995 (SD4 Dynamic Automatic 3dr)

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Where Cricket Meets… Football

FACES & PLACES

Former Chelsea, Manchester United and England legend, Ray “Butch” Wilkins was special guest at an exciting evening held recently at The PROBIZ, home of Sussex Cricket Club. Guests enjoyed a thee course meal, while Ray took part in a Q & A session with host Tony Cottey and entertained everyone with stories of his career, both on and off the pitch.

Pictures Stephen Lawrence

Chris Gray, John Packer and Simon Partridge

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Artique Gallery

ARTIQUE

Art accessible to all, at new Brighton gallery

Banjo Patterson writes Waltzing Matilda by Rolf Harris

rtique Galleries, the south’s most innovative and exciting gallery group is opening their fifth venue in Brighton on Saturday 1st December. To celebrate their phenomenal success, Artique are excited to announce the UK’s best loved artist, Rolf Harris, is coming to the gallery in February for the Grand Opening. Rolf will be there to meet local art lovers and unveil many of his stunning original paintings alongside a complete range of his available limited editions. Acknowledged as a genuine modern master and the country’s best–loved artist, Rolf has been awarded the CBE and has won many accolades both for his artwork and for his contribution to the entertainment industry. In 1992 Rolf was named the world’s most famous artist in a massive poll conducted by the London artMart. Last year his enduring popularity was underlined by a survey called Uluru Sunset Surprise Shower

‘What the British really think about art today’ published in the Daily Telegraph in which he featured ahead of Damian Hirst. Alongside Rolf ’s work the new gallery will offer an eclectic mix of contemporary fine art, specialising in collectable limited editions and original paintings from award-winning artists such as Fabian Perez, Sherree Valentine Daines, Doug Hyde and even the iconic Jimi Hendrix to provide a unique product range for the 21st Century art lover. Designed to the highest specification and using the most luxurious finishes, this cuttingedge gallery will offer the ultimate art buying experience; the perfect venue in which to view the most sought after collection of artwork. The dedicated team of consultants are highly knowledgeable and experienced, and are able to help their customers choose the perfect piece to start or expand an existing

art collection. They can of course provide the background to all artists and their work as well as advise on all aspects of collecting art, from hanging and framing to buying for the home or work place. Commenting on the exciting new venture, Richard Colley, owner of the Gallery said: “My aim has always been to make art accessible to all, and with a gallery in the centre of such a vibrant area, I very much look forward to providing a whole new fine art experience and opening the world of contemporary art to a wider audience. We are also extremely excited to welcome Rolf and celebrate the opening of our fifth gallery in style. Whether you are an experienced collector, a corporate client or looking to buy your first piece, we look forward to seeing you very soon.”

To find out how you can attend the Grand Opening and meet Rolf Harris please pop in the gallery and ask one of the Art Consultants for further details. Rolf Harris

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German Christmas delights in Brighton Special German style Christmas Market comes to Churchill Square

his Christmas Churchill Square Shopping Centre in Brighton will be playing host to a German style Christmas market arriving in December. Shoppers will be able to wander amongst beautiful stalls selling a selection of delicious Christmas food and unusual gifts. The stalls will be illuminated by thousands of fairy lights giving shoppers a magical Christmas experience. The old style Christmas market has been refurbished and given a new look for 2012 with fresh new units. Stalls will be selling a selection of crepes and waffles, wooden baskets, toys and games, fine spices, herbs and oils, glass jewellery, hats, scarves and gloves, cakes and pastries, flowers and herbs in glass jars, handbags, clothing and much more. Tina Dallorzo, Centre Director says: “We are delighted to have the Christmas market at Churchill Square again, and this year it will be bigger and better than ever, giving shoppers the chance to buy some unique and beautifully made gifts”. The market will be open daily on Churchill Square’s Piazza from 3rd November until 29th December2012. Churchill Square Shopping Centre, Western Road, Brighton, BN1 2RG. www.churchillsquare.com

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burlesque!

Amber Topaz

Sultry vocals and breathtaking choreography. Mischief, magic, frivolity and fun!

irect from London’s West End, Europe’s biggest touring burlesque show is coming to town. Showcasing award-winning talent from across the

country, it’s an opportunity to see some of the world’s biggest burlesque stars in the flesh. Theatregoers are promised corsets, killer heels and stockings aplenty. “An Evening of Burlesque features an all-star cast of beautiful and elegant performers,” says show producer Michael Taylor. “Sparkling with couture costumes recalling the eras of burlesque, it’s the most glamorous show on tour.” Bringing variety back to the theatre, the show’s combination of musical and theatrical parody, magic, comedy and dance with the art of striptease saw its extensive 2011 UK tour enjoy rave reviews. An Evening of Burlesque comes to town fresh from an international tour at the beginning of 2012.

“For over-18s only, An Evening of Burlesque will be the talk of the town for months to come,” says Michael. “Book your tickets now and enjoy the ultimate tease.” An Evening of Burlesque Theatre Royal Saturday 24th November 2012 at 8pm New Road, Brighton BN1 1SD Tickets: £26, concs £25 Box office: 01256 844244 www.anvilarts.org.uk www.easytheatres.com

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DIRTY DANCING

Ben Forster and Louise Kenny, leading man and leading lady

TV STAR PAUL IS NEW LEAD IN A NIGHT OF DIRTY DANCING

Winner of ITV’s Stars in Their Eyes, Paul Doody

ave the time of your life, with the brand-new stage spectacular featuring all the hits from one of the

biggest dance movies of all time, Dirty Dancing is coming to town. “It’s the sexiest song and dance sensation of 2012, presented by an all-star cast of West End performers,” says show producer Michael Taylor. “Celebrated film Dirty Dancing boasted the greatest movie soundtrack of all time. All the hits are superbly performed in this fast moving, slickly choreographed theatrical treat.” Music fans are invited to take a trip back to the summer of ’63, to relive Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey’s sizzling performance in the box office hit that has become a cult classic. “The whole world loves Dirty Dancing,” says Michael. “It’s the ultimate coming of age romance and truly iconic entertainment.” The film defines the 1980s. It was the first movie to sell 1 million videos, it produced a number one single and achieved album sales of 42 million worldwide. A night of Dirty Dancing Martletts Hall Civic Way, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9NN Friday 16th November 2012 at 8pm Tickets: £19.50 & £18.50 Box office: 01444 242888 www.freedom-leisure.co.uk www.easytheatres.com

The Happy Mondays After selling out much of their UK

The Happy Mondays

comeback tour earlier this year, the full

Friday 30th November

original line-up of The Happy Mondays

The Brighton Centre

will be bringing their classic sound to

Plus support from 808 State

Brighton.

Sound System

The band will be performing a full

Tickets £32.50.

live show at the Brighton Centre with

www.theticketsellers.co.uk

Hacienda and acid house legends 808

Ticketsellers: 0844 870 0000

State Sound System providing the support.

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THE JAZZ LOUNGE A free weekly sophisticated night held on Thursday evenings from 9pm at Bohemia, as arranged by Joogleberry Acts Bohemia Grand Café and Late Lounge, 54-55 Meeting House Lane, Brighton. Tel: 01273 777770 NOVEMBER 2012 programme 1st November Eddie Partridge Eddie’s incredible voice combined with gripping stage presence is an irresistible combination. He decided upon a solo career and is currently in great demand in the United Kingdom and abroad. www.joogleberry.com/acts/eddie-partridge 8th November Alison David Very many in the music world are already aware of the distinctive voice of Alison David and certainly anyone who has seen her perform will find it hard to forget her. Alison commands attention and is a regular at Bohemia Jazz nights. www.joogleberry.com/acts/alison-david 15th November Matthew van Kan Sophisticated jazz singer Matthew’s deliveries of the greats such as Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra have already propelled him to huge heights. Last year he sung for Coca-Cola and opened Dermot O’Leary’s seafood brasserie, Fishy Fishy, not to mention the top end hotels and international venues he has graced too. www.joogleberry.com/acts/matthew-vankan 22nd November Paul Roberts Paul is an accomplished, entertaining and experienced singer and musician who has performed all over the world. He has had chart hits in both Britain and Europe and appears on at least 30 albums. www.joogleberry.com/acts/paul-roberts 29th November Sabrina Altan Sabrina’s unique and soulful voice translates beautifully into jazz, a genre close to this singer’s 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 etc. www.joogleberry.com/acts

DECEMBER 2012 programme 6 December The Speakeasy Three Blending golden-age sounds with silver-screen style and their own captivating personalities, The Speakeasy Three are rolling out their showstopping, room-swinging agenda for your delight. A night not to be missed! www.joogleberry.com/acts/speakeasy-three 13th December Matthew van Kan Matthew van Kan 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 20 December Jason Abrahams Jason Abrahams is a classic swing singer performing many of the greatest swing numbers of all time. From the ratpack era of Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett to modern swing greats such as Robbie Williams, Michael Bublé and Jamie Cullum Jason swings his way through classic tunes such as Fly Me To The Moon, I Get A Kick Out Of You, and many more. www.joogleberry.com/acts/jason-abrahams 27th December Alison David Very many in the music world are already aware of the distinctive voice of Alison David and certainly anyone who has seen her perform will find it hard to forget her. Alison commands attention with an enchanting, magical, stage presence and a beautiful voice. www.joogleberry.com/acts/alison-david

Contact Joogleberry for more information on any of these acts: acts@joogleberry.com Tel: 07930 160737 www.joogleberry.com

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ROPETACKLE Ropetackle Arts Centre, Little High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5EG Box office: 01273 464440 www.ropetacklecentre.co.uk

BEN

Ignacio Jarquin as Caruso

An Evening with Ben Waters

escribed by Jools Holland as one of his favourite piano players of all time, Ben

has had a remarkable apprenticeship working with many of rock ‘n’ roll’s legends including Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis and many more. He injects rib-tickling humorous numbers and original compositions into his solo performances which contrast with his piano instrumentals and raunchy rock ‘n’ roll songs.

CELEBRITY, SCANDAL, SEX! Caruso & The Monkey House Trial

he tenor Enrico Caruso was the first celebrity of the modern age. His

recordings of opera arias were the first discs to sell over a million copies, bringing him an

An outstanding musician and a whirlwind performer, Ben plays some of the greatest boogie woogie and rock ‘n’ roll piano you’ll ever hear. Travelling the world for over 20 years, Ben’s reputation as an internationally acclaimed musician was learned the hard way – playing in every imaginable type of venue from the bottom of whisky vats to the Royal Albert Hall. Add to that the Royal Festival Hall where he and his band were chosen by Ray Davies to perform at his Meltdown Festival as one of only 12 bands. Wednesday 7th November 2012 Starts 8pm Tickets £15.

INDIAN TAKEAWAY An Evening of Comedy, Cooking and Curry Following the success of his other live shows, Nearly Naked Chef and Chat Masala, Hardeep Singh Kohli would like to invite you to his brand new show, Indian Takeaway. The country is obsessed with curry. That much we know. But how do Hardeep’s home-cooked

unprecedented level of fame and interest from

curries - the recipes inspired by his Mum

the public. Right at the top of his career, singing

and his Gran - compare to the local Indian

for the King of England, the Kaiser, the Tzar of

Takeaways we love and adore? Let’s find out!

Russia and the President of the United States,

At the beginning of each show Hardeep will

Caruso was humiliated when charged with

order a takeaway live on stage for delivery

pinching ladies’ bottoms in Central Park Zoo’s

to the theatre, having selected a local Indian

Monkey House in New York.

takeaway from audience suggestions submitted

Caruso and the Monkey House Trial previewed

via HardeepLive.com. He will then order an

at the Brighton Fringe where it was short-

audience member’s favourite meal. Whilst

listed for Brighton Fringe Festival Best New

waiting for the order to arrive Hardeep cooks

Play Award and was praised for being ‘funny,

his own food.

charming and with an outstanding performance

Two curries with side orders of delicious

by Ignacio Jarquin as Caruso.’

cooking tips and lip-smacking Comedy. What’s

Friday 2nd November 2012

not to like?

Starts 8pm

Friday 23rd November

Tickets £10

Tickets £POA

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MAGIC OF MOTOWN

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF NUMBER ONE HITS

in’t no mountain high, ain’t no valley low, ain’t no river wide enough – to keep The Magic of Motown concert show from getting to UK music lovers in December. Officially the UK busiest touring production featuring the music of Motown Records, there have already been 70 dates.“There’s no need to worry, it’ll be there in a hurry,” says show producer Michael Taylor, paraphrasing unashamedly from the Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell hit Ain’t No Mountain High Enough. The non-stop spectacular features 36 massive chart-toppers from The Supremes, Temptations, Four Tops, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Martha Reeves, Lionel Richie and more. An all-star cast, a talented live band that faithfully reproduces Motown’s original Detroit sound, 16 sparkling costume changes and tightly choreographed dance routines saw the show attract glowing reviews last year. To mark the occasion, The Magic of Motown is preparing to sign, seal and deliver (with a nod to Stevie Wonder) its biggest production ever in its nine-year history. The Magic of Motown revives all-time favourites like: Stop in the Name of Love; Signed, Sealed, Delivered; My Guy; What Becomes of the Broken Hearted; I Heard it Through the Grapevine; Endless Love; All Night Long; Heatwave; I’m Coming Out; Why Do Fools Fall in Love; Get Ready; Ain’t Too Proud to Beg; My Girl; I Want You Back; I’ll Be There; Blame it on the Boogie and Dancing in the Street. Equal care is taken to reproduce the original look of the Motown stars on stage. It was not just the music that set Berry’s signings apart from all other hit singers of the time. For mass market appeal, artistes’ images were carefully controlled from dress and choreography, right down to their manners. The Magic of Motwon Saturday 8th December 2012 at 8pm Brighton Centre, Kings Road, Brighton. Tickets: £26 and £27.50 Box office: 0844 847 1515 www.brightoncentre.co.uk www.easytheatres.com

DON’T YOU WANT ME THE MIGHTY HUMAN LEAGUE IN BRIGHTON

he Human League start a fourteen date UK tour at the Brighton Dome on 23rd November, taking in the Royal Albert Hall on 26th November, and culminating at Hatfield Forum on 10th December. The tour celebrates the band’s 35 years in the business and is titled XXXV. Last year the band released a new record on Wall of Sound titled ‘Credo’ produced by I Monster, their ninth studio album. ‘Credo’ is part of that particular pop lineage that goes from Bowie, Roxy and Kraftwerk to Donna Summer, Chic and Michael Jackson to Lady Gaga, Usher and Girls Aloud. The band, who gave us the greatest ever Christmas Number 1 single with 1981/2’s ‘Don’t You Want Me’, have had four Top 10 albums and eight Top 10 singles in the UK as well as two US Number 1 singles and sold 20 million records worldwide: the most lauded TV program of recent times, time-travel saga Ashes To Ashes, based one of its main characters on Joanne Catherall, while Philip Oakey appeared in a recent episode of Top Gear at the personal behest of Jeremy Clarkson. Box Office for all shows: 08454 134444 www.alt-tickets.co.uk/alttickets/home_the_human_league

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he beautiful ice rink is back at the Royal Pavilion in Brighton from November 10th to January 20th, and this year has an extra twist, with Jamie Oliver’s Fabulous Feasts creating its ‘pop-up’ rinkside restaurant and bar. Shella Parkin, managing director of Laine Ltd, who manages the ice rink, said: “We are thrilled to have Jamie Oliver’s Fabulous Feasts team on board and aim to offer the best Christmas skating and food experience yet, here at the twinkling Royal Pavilion Ice Rink.” Jamie Oliver’s Fabulous Feasts is a partnership between Jamie and fresh food expert Nigel Harris and they plan to offer hearty, honest dishes from dawn till dusk, from a fantastic festive menu brimming with the ever-present, clever Jamie twist. “I’m really excited to be teaming up with Brighton’s Royal Pavilion Ice Rink to add some festive flavour!” says Jamie Oliver. “Fabulous Feasts will be serving up a whole range of gorgeous festive drinks and dishes made from greatquality British produce. With the incredible Royal Pavilion as the venue, it’s going to be a beautiful place to celebrate Christmas and get together with friends and family. Make sure you come and see us and get involved in all the festivities.” With the former Royal pleasure palace as backdrop, the 800 square metre rink has space for 250 skaters per session, with a beginners area and skates from ‘just walking’ to adult sizes, offering seasonal fun and a unique and special Christmas experience. Royal Pavilion Ice Rink tickets cost from £10 for adults and £7 for children under 12 and the one-hour skate times run from 10am to 10.15pm daily. This year off-peak prices run from 10am to 5.15pm, one hour longer than last year and schools can buy tickets for £4 per student. Box office is open from 9.30am to 9.45pm, but it is advisable to book tickets in advance. Buy your tickets now from www.ticketmaster.co.uk/royal-pavilionice-rink or call 0844 8472352 or for group bookings of ten or more call 0844 8471512.

A Jamie Oliver twist at the Royal Pavilion ice rink this Christmas

Jamie will have a pop up restaurant at this year’s ice ink

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NEWSXTRA RIDING FOR THE SUSSEX HEART CHARITY

THAT TIARA!

he now infamous Bentley & Skinner tiara used in Lady Mary’s wedding is now a part of Downton

Abbey history, the tiara being used in the most recent episode of the show as Lady Edith wore the beautiful tiara down the aisle. The tiara is now a part of family tradition and an heirloom within the Crawley family. Bentley & Skinner’s renowned workshop worked in collaboration with the show to alter this unique and important 45 carat rose cut Georgian piece set in yellow gold, and silver. The piece is a tiara that also

he Sussex Heart Charity is

Cllr Bill Randall, Mayor of Brighton&

constantly striving to facilitate

Hove, waved the riders off to Steyne

becomes a brooch and headband, and could be yours for a bargain price of £125,000! www.bentley-skinner.co.uk

and help to improve the quality of

Gardens Worthing.

life for cardiac patients in Sussex;

‘The Heart Ride’ was designed

they do this by funding equipment,

specifically as a fundraising event for

research, supporting and funding

the Sussex Heart Charity, to enable

further education of nursing staff, and

riders of all abilities - a fun ride for all

supporting the development of new

the family to take part from Hove Lawns.

treatments and services.

It is intended that this will take place

The Sussex Heart Charity, in

every year!

partnership with SRS Events, held its inaugural Family Heart Ride recently.

www.sussexheartcharity.org

BRIGHTON & HOVE FOODIE WINNERS RECEIVE TROPHIES

he winners of Brighton & Hove Foodie Awards 2012, chosen by the city’s public, received their trophies from Latest food

writer Andrew Kay and Juice FM DJ Andrea Fox at an awards presentation hosted in the Dome Room at the Pub du Vin, sponsored by mylivevision. More than 120 finalists and guests gathered to hear the public verdict on best restaurant, best food pub, best café and best food

Andrea Fox from Juice FM, Best Restaurant winners; Food for Friends and Latest’s Andrew Kay

shop before going on to enjoy the now traditional fabulous foodie

the MyHotel overlooking Jubilee Square, taking third place.

showcase, sampling mouth watering treats provided by finalists and

The Ginger Pig in Hove Street took Best Food Pub 2012, just holding

aptly demonstrating why the city has a reputation for making the

off fierce competition from The Basketmakers in Gloucester Road

ordinary taste extraordinary when it comes to food.

who came in second but only by one vote, narrowly beating The

Award for best restaurant went to Brighton’s original vegetarian

Foragers in Stirling Place in Hove into third place.

eaterie, Food for Friends in Prince Albert Street, followed by Terre a

For a full list of finalists and fantastic pictures of the fun had by all at

Terre in East Street, with the Chilli Pickle, now firmly established in

the awards party go to www.brightonfoodawards.com.

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NEWSXTRA PASSING OF AIRSHOW COMMENTATOR PETER EAGER

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

MIDNIGHT CELEBRATES MAGNIFICENT SEVEN

t is with regret that the organisers of the Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) Shoreham Airshow

have to report the passing of the Display Director and Commentator Peter Eager after a short illness. “It is a very sad day for us all,” said Don Bean MBE

eading independent PR

Midnight was delighted to be

consultancy, Midnight

recognised with two Gold Awards for

Communications has scooped seven

its work on secondary school initiative

Airshow Organiser.

awards at this year’s Chartered

Sky Sports Living for Sport. Midnight

It was 23 years ago that Peter (then Manager of

Institute of Public Relations (CIPR)

also collected the first ever Gold

Southern Air) met Don at Shoreham Airport and both

PRide Awards.

Award for new award category - Best

decided to hold a small Fete in the South East corner

The Brighton based agency took home

Sporting Campaign. The judges

of the airfield. “That day the Battle of Britain Memorial

the biggest award haul of the Home

were impressed with Midnight’s

Flight was in the area and they did a fly through. We

Counties South event, collecting Gold

enthusiasm and ability to generate

managed to give RAFA £1,300. To date we have now

Awards in the Not for Profit and Best

strong results.

given almost £1.8m to RAFA funds,” added Don.

Sporting Event categories and Silver

Peter did the commentary at the Goodwood Revival

Awards including Outstanding Public

The agency’s recently promoted

each year and was often to be seen with the late great

Relations Consultancy.

Account Manager Jim Round was

Raymond Baxter talking about the history of aviation.

The only UK-wide awards scheme

named finalist in the Outstanding

His commentary skills became a household name

that recognises excellence in public

Young Communicator category, with

and extended to other events including some family

relations and communications work,

Midnight also collecting Silver Awards

days for the Royal Air Force at several stations in East

over 120 of the region’s leading public

for Best Event, Best Use of Social

Anglia where he lived with his wife Michele and son

relations practitioners attended the

Media and Best Campaign Under

and daughter James and Catherine.

annual awards ceremony held at the

£10,000.

Words and picture John Periam.

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Switched on to safety Charity brings a buzz to Brighton to tackle electrical safety complacency At the start of a month long campaign in

appliance. However, over four out of five

Brighton, the Electrical Safety Council, local

(83%) believe that they are being electrically

fire services and local MP Mike Weatherley

safe.

set locals a giant challenge – with electrifying

Martyn Allen, the Electrical Safety Council’s

results.

Head of Technical Development stated: “It was

The Churchill Square shopping centre was

a fantastic day with a high turnout, we had

literally buzzing with activity on a Sunday

people of all ages taking part. Brighton has one

recently as the Electrical Safety Council (ESC),

of the most worrying levels of complacency

Mike Weatherley, MP for Hove & Portslade

in the UK, so we hope today will encourage

and East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service

people to download the ‘Home Electrical

tested shoppers’ nerve with a giant electrical

Safety Check’ app, make simple checks in their

challenge. The first in a series of events to

homes next week and take corrective action.”

improve Brighton’s electrical safety, the activity followed research identifying safety concerns in Brighton homes. East Sussex Fire Service were on hand to help eager children and competitive parents complete the giant house shaped buzz wire, as well as teaching them how to stay protected

“the activity followed research identifying safety concerns in Brighton homes.”

from electrical accidents. Clare Fleming from the Electrical Safety

Living dangerously

Council said:

New research from the Electrical Safety

“We would urge everyone to make sure

Council has ranked people from Brighton

they take steps to protect their homes and

among those most complacent about electrical

family from fire, whether that be by identifying

safety, exposing their homes and families

potential hazards, like faulty electrical items,

to electrical accidents and fires. Less than

or ensuring that they have a residual current

47% of homes in Brighton have adequate

device (RCD) or circuit breaker installed in

RCD protection - the life-saving device that

their fusebox or a plug-in version.”

prevents fatal electric shocks and minimises

Mike Weatherley MP is supporting the

the risk of fire. As 350,000 serious injuries a

campaign and said:

year are caused by electrical accidents, along

“I welcome this campaign from the ESC to

with almost half of all house fires in the UK,

improve electrical safety in Brighton. By taking

Brighton has been identified as an area for

time out to consider the potential dangers,

concern.

as well as the simple steps for improving our

The ESC found that in Brighton a lack of

approach to safety, we can ensure many more

knowledge regarding the dangers of electricity

homes across the city are safeguarded from

is leading to blunders that could be prevented.

unnecessary accidents and electrical fires.”

Overall, almost three quarters of Brighton

For more information on all aspects of

adults confessed to committing at least one

electrical safety visit the ESC website at

simple safety blunder or misuse of an electrical

www.esc.org.uk.

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Celebrities continue to eye Ibiza’s property market “ The waters are stunningly turquoise, shallow enough for children and ideal for snorkeling” For decades, the Spanish island of Ibiza has been one of the most fashionable places in Europe to live and as such has attracted a steady stream of celebrity buyers. The latest is FC Barcelona’s Cesc Fabregas and agent Ibiza Sotheby’s International Realty knows why

aniel Chavarria Waschke, Managing Director of the Balearics Sotheby’s International Realty offices, explains, “Ibiza is a place where famous people can live away from the prying eyes of paparazzi and join in the Bohemian lifestyle alongside everyone else. Even the biggest household names don’t bring entourages of security to the beach clubs and restaurants but feel comfortable and safe in public. After many holidays on the island, Spanish footballer Cesc Fabregas has decided to put down roots and selected the conservation area of Cala Jondal as the location for his villa – he won’t have far to go to enjoy a cocktail at the infamous Blue Marlin beach club.” Other names who have owned property in Ibiza include DJs Pete Tong and Eric Morillo, fashion designer Jil Sander, musician James Blunt, designer and model Jade Jagger, singer-songwriter Noel Gallagher and retired French footballer Zinedine Zidane. On the west of the Island, in Cala Conta, Naomi Campbell is said to have purchased the home that fellow supermodel Elle McPherson used to rent every summer and it is here that discerning house hunters can find Ibiza’s first, and maybe last, condo resort – the eponymous Cala Conta. Daniel continues, “The developers of Cala Conta

took many years to secure a build license for their 33 villas as the area is a protected natural park and has strict planning controls. 500 metres from the coastline and the wonderful Cala Conta beach, the condo resort has been popular with international clients who place high value on architectural beauty, location, privacy and security – so much so that phase one of 12 villas is completely sold out.” With three designs to choose from, ranging from 559.78m² built area (to include four or five bedrooms, a garage, patio and a bright basement) up to a two storey four or five bedroom home with 661.91m² built area, all properties at Cala Conta share certain characteristics. Architectural is simple, elegant and clean with straight lines, all have an interior patio garden to help organize the flow of the house and capture a slice of blue sky, whilst local Mares stone is used in the walls alongside local perfumed plants and vegetation for the gardens. Cala Conta is also proudly environmentally friendly with rainwater collected alongside grey water to be recycled for drip irrigation and solar power combined with geothermal energy to provide hot water, heating and power the air-conditioning – the first residential development in Ibiza to do this. Modern, clean and uncluttered, the gated

residential resort is accessed by private road monitored by 24 hour security. There is a Spa centre with different water treatments, massage rooms and strengthening / cardiovascular gymnasium equipment as well as outdoor water play for children. A comprehensive concierge and cleaning service offers a menu of extras from chauffeured car hire to yacht charter, babysitting to catering. Communal areas are well looked after all year round whilst gardeners can also be contracted to tend to private outdoor spaces. Billed as one of the ten most beautiful bays in the Mediterranean, Cala Conta is small and rugged with plenty of secret nooks and hideaways for privacy and fun. The waters are stunningly turquoise, shallow enough for children and ideal for snorkeling, and look out to the little offshore islands of S’Illa des Bosc and La Conejera – the ideal backdrop for those incredible Ibizencan sunsets. Prices at Cala Conta start from 1.6 million euros (approx 1.3 million pounds). The 12 homes in phase one (due for completion 2013) are all sold although there is good availability in phase two (due for completion 2014/2015). Contact Ibiza Sotheby’s International Realty on email ibiza@ibizasir.com, call 00 34 971 310 799 or visit www.ibiza-sothebysrealty.com. ABSOLUTE

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BUSWATCH! Minister launches new bus users group in Brighton

new bus users group, Brighton Area Buswatch, was launched by Norman Baker, Under Secretary of state for the Department for Transport and Lewes MP at an event in Brighton last month. Brighton Area Buswatch is the new name for Bus Users UK, Central Sussex Group which represents bus users in and around Brighton from Worthing in the west to Lewes and Newhaven in the east and Haywards Heath north. The new group deals mostly with strategic issues affecting lots of people. It will campaign for improvements to bus services and fares on behalf of bus users of all local bus companies. The group works closely with local authorities, bus companies and local interest groups to build relationships and ensure that the interests of bus users are taken into account. Speaking at the launch event, Andrew Boag, Chair of Brighton Area Buswatch said: “We are lucky to have an excellent bus service in this area. This is reflected in well-used buses which are popular with all age groups. Our bus users have high expectations and we aim to ensure their requirements and aspirations are recognised.” Transport Minister Norman Baker said: “I was pleased to be asked to help re-launch of Brighton Area Buswatch last week. They are a great example of an organisation which helps get passengers the service they deserve by giving them a strong voice. This support is reflected in a recent survey by Passenger Focus where an average of 85% of bus users said they were

satisfied with the service provided.” Find out more by becoming a supporter of Brighton Area Buswatch. On-line membership is free on www.brightonbuswatch.org or on their new facebook page. Chris Chatfield, Managing Director, Compass Bus; Roger French, Managing Director, Brighton & Hove Bus & Coach Company; Andrew Boag, Chair, Brighton Area Buswatch; Norman Baker, Under Secretary of State for the Department of Transport and MP for Lewes; Stephen Morris, General Manager, Bus Users UK; Councillor Ian Davey, Chairman of Transport Committee, Brighton & Hove City Council. Picture by Pat Stringer, Brighton & Hove Bus Company

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Lend and Borrow Locally Turn all the things in your loft or under the stairs into an income with Lenderise

eed a surfboard or a Superman outfit? Want to make some cash from those power tools lurking in your garden shed? Lenderise, a new website that could revolutionise our buying habits, has been launched in Brighton. Set to become one of the pioneering business success stories of the year, Lenderise is a smart way to make and save money. Just as EBay is about buying and selling, Lenderise is about borrowing and lending. If you have a house full of tools or sports equipment you rarely use, instead of selling them once, Lenderise lets you rent them again and again. You can turn all the things in your loft, garden shed or under the stairs into an income you didn’t know you had. Simply list them on Lenderise, start lending and making money. And of course, log on to www.Lenderise.com and you will be able to borrow pretty much anything - from roof boxes to camping gear, from fashion to DIY skills - at the click of a button. Lenderise is founded by Toby Gunton and Ben Long, who met while working at one of the UK’s Top 10 advertising agencies, and Marko Kruustük, a friend of the pair who has worked with a number of technology start-ups. They have chosen Brighton as the launch city for Lenderise, which then plans to roll out over the rest of the United Kingdom. Toby explains, “Brighton is the perfect place to launch Lenderise. The whole concept of Lenderise is based on communities working together and we believe Brighton has an incredibly strong sense of community. It is also a forward thinking city, full of people who, we believe, will get the idea of Lenderise.” In the 500 years since Shakespeare wrote the immortal phrase: “Neither a borrower nor a lender be”, consumption habits around the world have changed dramatically. Perceptions of ‘ownership’ are changing, with a significant shift from owning to simply having access to products - music (through streaming subscription sites such as Spotify), cars, (with car rental schemes such as City Car Club), even house ownership, with the increase in renting. The idea for Lenderise was born out of concept called ‘collaborative consumption’ - named

by Time Magazine as one of the 10 Ideas That Will Change The World. Lenderise founders Toby Gunton and Ben Long believe the company will be part of a growing trend that changes the consumer habits of 21st Century Britain. Ben explains, “We’re in a time when the world is changing significantly. Not only does the macroeconomic climate mean we have to be more careful about what we buy, but increasingly, even if we want to buy things we have nowhere to store them. “We believe Lenderise will be at the forefront of a new way of thinking.”

Here’s how Lenderise works: • A Lender lists an item or skill on Lenderise that they wish to rent out. Anything from a vintage dress to a campervan; tools to sports equipment; DIY skills to dog walking. • The Buyer searches for what they want to borrow and finds people in their community who have what they want. The buyer pays a small fee to the lender and the item is yours for the time you need it. • Lenderise take 10% commission on every transaction through the site also covering credit card transaction fees. • Security for borrowers and lenders is a priority for the team at Lenderise and there are a number of measures in place to ensure this. • The site will have feedback, ratings and profiles so you can get an idea of who you are borrowing from or lending to. • If you login with Facebook you can even see if you have any mutual friends. • Lenders are offered the opportunity to ask for a deposit so that if your item gets damaged you are covered. • Full details are only shared once both people have agreed to a lend. • There is a dispute resolution process as an additional safety net. • Lenderise also expects to be offering insurance on lends in the near future. You can log on and start lending and borrowing at www.lenderise.com Why buy when you can borrow.

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Sussex means business The shortlist for the Sussex Business Awards 2012 has been announced

hirty six companies from across the

this year that, once again, as well as an outright

county have been named as finalists for

winner of each category, the accolade of

the Awards and are hoping to win one or more

Highly Commended will be awarded to certain

of the fifteen trophies up for grabs - including

outstanding entries.

the prestigious Sussex Company of the Year

Chaired once more by Peter Field, Lord Lord

and the Sussex Businessperson of the Year.

Lieutenant of East Sussex, who commented:

2012 marks the twenty-fourth anniversary

“We are delighted with the response to this

of the competition. Celebrating business

year’s Awards from fantastic businesses across

excellence across Sussex, the Awards is the

the breadth of Sussex.

longest established scheme of its kind in the

“This year’s final decisions were made following

county and it is the one that everyone wants

some heated debate and the final list really is a

to win!

fantastic example of the prosperous and highly

Four companies appear on the shortlist more

successful businesses we have here in Sussex.

than once, with Horder Healthcare making

“Congratulations to all the shortlist!”

the list three times. Qualifa, winner of The

The cream of the county’s leading business

Award for Most Promising New Business last

people will gather to see the Awards presented

year, is nominated for International Business.

at South Lodge Hotel, nr Horsham on Thursday

Marlin Financial Services Ltd, runner up for

6th December. All finalists receive a free place

2011 Sussex Company of the Year last year has

at the Awards ceremony.

made the shortlist for this category again. Last

Tickets cost £85 each (plus VAT) or £850 (plus

year’s Entrepreneur of the Year, Checkatrade.

VAT) for a table of ten. This includes champagne

com managing director Kevin Byrne, is on

reception, three course meal, and two bottles

the shortlist again this year for The Sussex

of wine on each table, as well as entertainment,

Businessperson.

dancing and a few surprises so don’t miss out!

The Entrepreneur of the Year Award and The

For more information or to buy tickets, please

Greatest Contribution to Sussex Charity will be

contact Midnight on 01273 666200 or

announced on the night.

sussex@midnight.co.uk.

The quality of the entrants has been so high

Follow on Twitter @SussexBizAwards.

From last year’s Awards: Michel Beard (The Argus), Caraline Brown (MD of Midnight Communications), Andrew Kay (Brighton & Hove Food & Drink Festival)

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THE CONTENDERS The Award for Leisure & Tourism Sponsored by Sussex Life

The International Business of the Year Sponsored by HSBC

• Camber Sands Holiday Park • The Grand Hotel • The Original Stag Company Ltd

• ERG (Air Pollution Control) Ltd • Qualifa • Transvalair UK Ltd

The Sussex Businessperson of the Year

The Boss of the Year

• Katie Sykes , I Say! Digital • Kevin Byrne, Checkatrade • Matt Turner, Creative Pod Ltd

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