Absolute Brighton Magazine November 2009 by Keith Markwick

ABSOLUTE BRIGHTON . ISSUE 58 . NOVEMBER 2009

ISSUE 58 . NOVEMBER 2009

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ABSOLUTE FEATURES 10 English Heritage Tailored suits for modern men 20 Designer Choice We meet the designer of a newly arrived brand in Brighton - Mimco 22 Blooming Marvelous Albion Chairman and man of the moment Tony Bloom 46 Wrap It Up Early The Absolute Christmas gift guide for all the family 60 The Top Places In Sussex To Party Book your Christmas party now 66 Life Savers A day at sea with the Shoreham Lifeboats ABSOLUTE REGULARS 9 Editor’s Letter 16 Faces & Places 18 Celebrity Get The Look Get Helena Bonham Carter’s red carpet look 21 Absolute Socialite Diary Peter Jarrette shares a page from his busy schedule 24 Absolute Celebrity Column with Austin Mutti-Mewse 68 Town and Country Tim Parker visits Haywards Heath 70 Out and About In Sussex 74 Absolute education 78 Absolute Business section 82 Absolute Distribution

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ABSOLUTE INTERIORS 26 Cook Up A Treat The designer selections in kitchens 30 Bespoke Style Andrew Mitchell, Managing Director and Senior Designer of Clive Christian Handcross 33 Take A Pew Stylish chairs for any room ABSOLUTE HEALTH AND BEAUTY 35 Absolute Hair with Mark Woolley 37 Absolute Dental Column 38 Absolute Life Coaching 38 A New You Mo Hunter-Shine enjoys a facial at Rosalins 40 Baby Love The benefits of infant massage 41 Absolute Business Profile The founder of Eaton Road Dental 42 Soak It Up A pick of the best bath ointments 43 NEW! Absolute Make Up Column Celebrity make up artist Jeni Dodson gives top tips on getting the feline eye look

ABSOLUTE FOOD AND DRINK 52 Christmas Cake Recipe By the head chef of Artisan restaurant 55 Poker Time The new trend at The Crown and Anchor 56 Absolute Restaurant Review Rishma Patel visits Newick Park for lunch

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It’s been a month of optimism here at Absolute Brighton. Just as it is being portrayed in the news (for a change) we too are feeling the ‘green shoots.’ Having experienced a couple of good months, we sat tight cautiously, and once again have just experienced another improving month, which includes the general feedback from our customers and business colleagues alike. Having said that, of course we are not naive enough to assume that we are home and dry from the recession quite yet. But it is a positive feeling to see the brighter light of the economy. And it’s amazing the lift in spirits it gives to people! I’ve attended a few events this month, and it is so refreshing to speak to business owners with a smile on their face, looking a tad more relaxed. If nothing else, it has certainly taught all of us a thing or two along the way from cutting our cloth accordingly to patience! There were more than a few smiling faces at the BAHBAs (Brighton and Hove Business Awards) this month too. The annual event, in its 6th year, seemed better and more popular than ever before; quite an achievement considering the past business year. The founders, Midnight Communications, put on a professional event at the Brighton Metropole Hotel full of fun and entertainment. Stand up comedian Stephen Grant amused the crowd of 400 business representatives from across the city with his slapstick wit (and risqué jokes) about life in our colourful city. The man of the night however, was Tony Bloom (the Albion saviour) to whom Absolute Brighton was proud to present the Outstanding Brightonian Award; probably the biggest accolade for a Brightonian to receive in their home town. After awarding Tony with his award, I was curious to know more about this successful businessman who clearly has a passion like no other for his local football team (he injected £80m into the Albion). Once the big news of his award had settled, I was fortunate to be given the opportunity to ask Tony how it feels to receive such an award in the city and about his love of the Albion (and found out whether the exciting new football stadium is still on target for the 2010/11 season). (Page 22) Another service doing good in our city, is the RNLI Shoreham Harbour (Shoreham Lifeboats). Being a coastal resort, this voluntary service is a necessity, but one so often overseen and not recognised for its hard work and lifesaving resources; one we take for granted. To give us an insight in to their work, John Periam spends an exercise day at work with the team and the new MCA coastguard helicopter from Lee On Solent. Everyone at Shoreham’s base is an unpaid volunteer (except for the full time mechanic). Each of them has everyday jobs in between carrying out these life saving skills. And they’re always looking for new recruits, so if any of you are keen to help, read John’s feature, which gives application information at the end. (Page 66) Have a lovely month! ABSOLUTE

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Daks Simpson of Bond Street fine wool grey fleck suit, Daks Simpson shirt as before, Hawes & Curtis silk tie PHOTOGRAPHY BY PAUL WILLIAMS @www.paulwilliams.org STYLING BY GREGG STONE www.greggstone.co.uk HAIR AND MAKE UP BY DENTON WELCH Models: Zig and Frederick @ www.nevs.co.uk JAEGER LONDON TEL 0845 05100 WWW.JAEGER.CO.UK HENRY POOLE & CO SAVILLE ROW TEL 0207 734 5985 WWW.HENRYPOOLE.COM AUSTIN REED TEL 01845 573135 WWW. AUSTIN REED.CO.UK DAKS SIMPSON TEL 0800 288188 WWW.DAKS.COM HAWES & CURTIS TEL 0845 456 7949 WWW.HAWESANDCURTIS.COM BURTON TEL 0845 1214514 WWW.BURTON.CO.UK SIMON CARTER TEL 0207 2409456 WWW.SIMONCARTER.NET

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FACES & PLACES Old Rags ‘n’ Bones

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The Goodwood Revival Meeting returned this autumn, featuring a high quality line-up of machinery and competitors starring in fifteen races. The celebration of the mini was done in style with as many as 50 varieties taking to the track in honour of its half century.

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Sir Stirling Moss also celebrated his 80th Birthday by driving around the track that made him so famous, alongside many of the Stirling Moss prepares for his 80th birthday race

cars that he has driven during his life time. Celebrities mixed with the thousands of visitors who made sure they dressed for the part - so important to the backdrop of this popular and exclusive event, now considered by many to be the largest in the world. A big thankyou was in order to Lord March and his team for their efforts in making the event the

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LOOK Helena Bonham-Carter Helena’s next role as the Red Queen in Tim Burton’s new production of Alice in Wonderland is proof that this quintessentially English actress is a versatile and flexible artist. She is well known for her layered, vintage dress style, but can sparkle like the rest when on the red carpet at a premiere. Try her glamorous style without the designer price tag.

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November Absolute Celeb Unbelievably Cliff is approaching 70, but his famous youthful looks still remain. Having recently completed the Golden Anniversary Tour in the UK with his old band The Shadows, he is still the only performer to have had a number one single in five consecutive decades. He is planning a tour of South Africa next year, and is our worthy celebrity of the month.

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Heart FM, breakfast time celebrities will kick things off in East St with music, competitions and lots of lovely prizes.

The show begins at 5.00pm and the lights will go on at 6.00pm so get there early to bag yourself a good position and a shot at winning something sensational from one of the Unique Brighton shops. Stores will stay open late so you can start your Christmas shopping while youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in the spirit. For a classified listing of all the Unique Brighton shops and restaurants visit www.uniquebrighton.com and while youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re there sign up for the email alert for regular updates.

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Inspired by the world Mimco was born in Australia, why did the brand decide to launch in the uk? We felt the eclectic and individual nature of the brand suited all women – and the UK was the first step in our international moves as we believe there is a gap between high end and high street that is begging to be filled by an affordable and quality brand that speaks of self expression. Who is the Mimco woman/girl? She likes things to feel unique, she invests in her personality as opposed to slavish trends, she loves accessories and the way we make her feel when she comes into our stores as it’s not intimidating and is an extension of her dream wardrobe. Does Mimco have a Muse? Not one, many. Women on the street, women of history, ladies and creatures of folkore… every feminine soul who embraces her own spirit. Who and what are the Mimco designers inspired by? The world around them, art, music, movies, history, the art of surprise – we approach everything with a desire to inject the opposite to what you might expect. What makes Mimco stand out from other accessory brands in the UK? In a world of homogenisation, Mimco aims to offer our woman a point of difference, a diverse view on style, with the one binding factor being inviduality and self

Cathryn Wills, Creative Director of Mimco, gives us an insight into the brand that has arrived in the UK from Australia

expression. Women look best when they are true to themselves. Our quality of design, raw materials and customer service is laboured over and we feel this is a differentiating factor on the international scene. What can we expect from next season? The future. In all it’s apocalyptic and serene beauty. Stud embellishment, laser etching, heat embossed tyre marks, sporty perforation, tassles and fringes, all manner of gorgeous chains, jet, crystal and amazing natural stones…lots of fun and spoilt for choice. MIMCO, 23 Dukes Lane, Brighton Tel: 01273 720816 www.mimco.co.uk

And you? My first fashion memory is looking at my two older sisters and loving how they dressed. One was quite Suzi Quatro and the other was more Souxsie and the Banshees, both individuals and very rockstar in their approach, to dressing, boys and the world. My greatest inspiration is being relaxed and seeing the beauty in nature, peoples’ individual style, art and music. My favourite place in the world is Ubud in Bali, and my home in Brunswick, Melbourne. I feel most creative when I’m travelling alone and writing in my notebooks.

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ABSOLUTE SOCIALITE DIARY LOVE, COMEDY AND DIVORCE… IT’S BRIGHTON! PJ, aka Peter Jarrette Brighton’s favourite socialite, spills the beans on a Hove restaurateur’s gossip, he overheard while having his hair styled at The Usual Suspects….

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ast month was a comedy drama in the city starring lusty lovers and fickle fighters! This month, in amongst a busy events calendar for Brighton and Hove’s bright things, there has been body heat building on chilly nights, brooding and emotional bruising in one of our ‘swanky Hove restaurants’ (wedding planners and divorce lawyers look set soon to reap their rewardsI’ll spill the beans in a minute.) But comedy has been most welcome in the shape of glamorous film and TV actress Carol Cleveland (Of Monty Python Fame.) Ms. C kept her audience wrapt at the Latest Music Bar with her Pom Poms Up one woman revue. She held our hands on a tour of her international life from tot to Monty Python TV totty to trans-global comedy ensemble icon ahead of her red carpet appearance in New York and scores of personal appearances as the world celebrates 40 years of the ‘funny flying circus.’ I also enjoyed a sunny afternoon at Brighton Racecourse this month with Carol as she and I, along with several other city sons and daughters, appeared as celebrity judges at TV Vet Marc Abraham’s first annual ‘Puppy Party;’ a canine competition designed to raise awareness to the ills of puppy farming. But it’s amazing what one can glean from one’s regular maintenance pit stop at The Usual Suspects Hair Salons on Church Road, Hove…. Victoria Allen and Maryam Salehi’s team of stylists cater to some of Brighton’s most coiffed court of movers and shakers; while magazine flicking, I overheard the tangled news of the married partners and owners of a Hove eatery, who have called it quits over a baby that he longs for and she ‘hasn’t the time’ to produce. Now these two much admired persons are finding substance from separate menus! By the time my roots were done at the salon, I’d also discovered that my clients Zoe Urben and Lloyd Power (owners of the swish bar INK) were expecting their first baby… Arr. So the news is not all dour, not by a long shot! November is my birthday month, and Ping Cheung of Pearl Chinese Bar is hosting a Winterpearl Party for me, with a soiree of suits, cocktail dresses and, yes, pearls. Also planned is the debut play of my pop single ft. Pasha De Lamare. The creation of Roberto Valentino, producer of Want Love by Hysteric Ego, it has a title perhaps too saucy to mention on these pages. Speaking of making music, I was nominee for Outstanding Brightonian at Midnight Communications Annual Brighton And Hove Business Awards (BAHBAs); a glittering black tie gala at the Hilton Metropole where my friend Diana Frangi and a ‘well liked millionaire’ and his party, toasted the completion of Diana’s own new album. Besides this album, Diana will soon have another explosive bombshell to rock the city! It seems that the multi-media minx, ‘La Frangi,’ looks set to take a new direction and frottage us further.

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As Brighton and Hove Albion Chairman, local businessman Tony Bloom has a busy year ahead. And what better way to celebrate it, then as winning the Outstanding Brightonian Award at the Brighton and Hove Business Awards (BAHBAs) this month presented by Absolute Brighton. Our Editor Verity Craig asks Tony how it feels to be awarded with such an accolade, and finds out how that much anticipated stadium is coming along Congratulations, Tony, on winning what must be the City’s most prestigious award, for ‘the individual who has made an exceptional contribution to the city of Brighton & Hove.’ This must have come as a great surprise? I had no idea I had been nominated for this award. Martin Perry, our Chief Executive, told me that we should take a table because it was a very good event to network with other businesses and he invited all the other directors of the Club; he obviously knew, but he kept it a secret. I was delighted and very honoured to have been given this award. You’re man of the moment in the City having put £80m in to Brighton & Hove Albion. What encouraged you to give such a huge offer of support to your local football club? Brighton & Hove Albion is in my blood – it has been part of my family for years. My grandfather Harry was Vice Chairman in the 70’s, my Uncle is the longest serving director on the current board and I am really proud that I have found myself in a position where I can help the football club move forward and achieve the potential, that it undoubtedly has. For Brighton to have a sustainable future, the building of the new stadium was an absolute necessity. Now as chairman of the Albion, how are you preparing to move your team forward from league one division in to the premiership? Step by step. We have got a good manager in Russell Slade; he has been given a budget that has allowed him to re-build the team this season. He has introduced a number of new players and we are beginning to see some of the players who suffered long-term injuries last season recover to full ﬁtness. But it will take time. A new team has to learn to work together, but I am very conﬁdent we are moving in the right direction. Stepping in to the shoes of former Albion chairman Dick Knight must be fulfilling, but also the pressure must be on to live up to such a well-respected name in the City? Dick saved the club at a time when there was no one else who was willing to step in and help, and everyone will always be hugely grateful for that. The club has dedicated and talented people

working in it and I am very much looking forward to working with them to take us forward into our new stadium. The club is now financially secure, thanks to your cash injection, and so the new £93m stadium is in the making, much to the joy of Albion fans. How is this project progressing and is it still set to be ready for the 2011/12 season? The project is on programme. We achieved another major milestone at the end of last September when the land owned by the University of Brighton was handed over to us on time. They did well, because they had to complete a large building on their own campus and move all the people in the old buildings into it. They achieved it on time which allowed the land to be handed over. We are very pleased with the progress being made by Buckingham (contractors) and the quality of their workmanship, but we are also lucky that we have got two very experienced construction men – Martin Perry and Derek Chapman, who are directors of the Club, overseeing the works. They will make sure we are ready for the start of the 2011/12 season. As a Brighton born and bred businessman, what do you love so much about your home town? I love the diversity of Brighton. My parents and close family still live here and I really enjoy coming back to see them and enjoying all the places that I loved as a kid.

Do you have plans to help other areas of the City as well as the local football club? Through the football club we do a great deal of work in the community, particularly amongst young people and those who are disadvantaged. I am very proud of the work that Albion in the Community undertakes, encouraging increased participation in sport, education, disability sport, social inclusion and health projects. I strongly believe that using the ‘power of football’ we can reach out to people to create opportunities for them and to help them realise their potential. Why do you think Brightonians are so passionate about where they live? It is the vibrancy of the place; it is unconventional, it is alive and you never know quite what is going to happen next. It is a bit like following the Albion – it’s never dull! And finally, what privileges are you now entitled to having given such a generous gift to the Albion? I think they have got a seat allocated for me already on the half-way line, but the biggest privilege for me will be seeing the looks on the faces of thousands of fans as they stare in awe at our wonderful new stadium, and then see the team walk out on to the pitch for the ﬁrst time. At last we will be able to say after 14 years – we’ve done it, we’ve brought the Albion home!

“The biggest privilege for me will be seeing the looks on the faces of thousands of fans as they stare in awe at our wonderful new stadium..."

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“It is the vibrancy of the place (Brighton); it is unconventional, it is alive and you never know quite what is going to happen next. It is a bit like following the Albion – it’s never dull!” ABSOLUTE

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!” ne go m I’ n he w e m t ou ab lk ta “Don’t The only A-list celebrity column in Sussex Jodie’s up-front over anything ‘Jordan’ It’s all been rather quiet on the Jodie Marsh front... except her ‘front’ that is. The glamour model’s new surgically enhanced breasts had their first outing at her brother Jordan’s wedding recently where she did her very best to upstage the bride. And speaking of ‘Jordan,’ Jodie reckons her nemesis Katie Price should be eating humble pie as she believes Katie is copying her unique looks: “She’s looking more and more like me,” says Jodie. “It’s bonkers... the other day I opened the paper and it took me like a minute or something to work out if the photo I was looking at was me or ‘er!” Jodie’s dismissing gossip though, that she’s been on a date with Jack Mason (Katie Price’s boyfriend, cage fighter Alex Reid’s, sparing partner.) “No it’s not true at all!” she says adding: “Mind you, Alex is hot though!” O-Bitch-Uary doesn’t think the Jordan/Jodie feud has gone away just yet...

There’s no ‘carrying on’ for former pin-up Liz Veteran British actress Liz Fraser is annoyed she can only attract older men - and wishes she had a younger fan following. The 75-yearold attracted a large following in the ‘60s when she starred in I’m All Right Jack, The Pure Hell of St. Trinians and a number of saucy CarryOn comedies, but she is annoyed that all her admirers have grown up. Fraser says, “I was one of the first pin-ups and I still get a lot of fan mail. But I do find it frustrating when an old man of about 110 with a walking stick comes up to me, puts his teeth in and smiles: ‘You were my first screen sweetheart.’ I wish they were a bit younger... such as Stephen Fry types. Well, anything under sixty!”

‘Subo’ has found a fan in Timberlake

It’s no wonder that Britain’s Got Talent star Susan Boyle is feeling overwhelmed. Since her appearance on America’s Got Talent in front of judges Sharon Osborne, David Hasselhoff and Piers Morgan and an estimated 30 million viewers, she is now being pursued by Justin Timberlake for a duet. Susan had best forget her idol Elaine Paige for now, as it seems there are bigger fish to fry.

Sir Hardy Amies: A Century of Couture

If you thought Hardy Amies, both the man and the brand, was all about dressing the Queen and Haute Couture think again. To coincide with the 100th Anniversary of his birth, Hardy Amies will open its extensive and largely unseen-until-now archive to the public from November 5th 2009, at the beautifully restored house at No.14 Savile Row in London; its home since the business was established in 1945. The debut exhibition SIR HARDY AMIES: A Century of Couture, celebrates his association with the Queen and with celebrity, his foray into menswear, interior design and his years on Savile Row as well as photographs and material associated with his years spent in the SOE during WWII, his country house in Oxfordshire and personal diaries and letters. For all enquires visit www.hardyamies.com

All eyes on Essex boy Olly

Behind the X Factor scenes Danni and Cheryl have both independently told aides that they have high hopes for Essex boy Olly Murs who in the words of Louis Walsh ‘made the song his own’ with an amazing rendition of Stevie Wonder’s ‘Superstition’. Cheryl said, “He’s a cheeky chappy, a natural born entertainer and handsome, and the girls will love him – I love him!” Following suit, Danni the said, “he’s talented with legs like elastic – I predict great things.” And even Simon Cowell reckons Olly’s a natural performer. Not everyone has received such warm praise on this year’s X factor, but like previous early audition shows, the good, the bad and the ugly will all get their 15 minutes of fame. Olly joins Jamie Afro and prep-school dance teacher Danyl Johnson in the over 25’s category. Meanwhile during the whittling down of the last 24 singers, there was much gossip on the boy’s team. Rumour has it that the Welsh blonde teen heartthrob Lloyd Daniels, age 16, had started a romantic relationship with American born Ethan Boroian 19. Handsome Ethan has laughed off gossip admitting his X Factor dream did cause the split with his girlfriend Jane and rather than Lloyd being the reason for the breakdown, he’s more ‘into’ brunettes than blondes, and favoured Stacey McLean over Lloyd. Asked who’ll win, Ethan, who’s thought to have been approached by modeling agencies and international fashion labels such as Dockers, says Lloyd has a chance but says audiences will really like Northern lad Joe McElderry. Finally, Danyl Johnson has just announced that he’ll get a record deal whether he wins or not, “I’m really good”, he said, “I don’t have to be told I’m a great singer, I know I’m a great singer”. Hmm, he’s not going to make friends that way.

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Cooking up a storm With so much to choose from for kitchens, the decision for choosing what is probably the most important room in your home, can be difficult. So where do you begin? Help is at hand...

one are the days when a kitchen was just a room to cook in. From televisions and sound systems in them to seated areas and bars used for socialising, the kitchen has become the hub of most homes. Therefore, it is the most important room to be designed in the home, and it doesn’t just stop with the cooker! From floor to ceiling, there are many options of textiles that are hardy enough to use in a kitchen, while also making a grand design statement. The Kitchen Floor Slate, wood and tiled floors are particularly good to use as they are easy to clean and have a long life, while also looking stylish. Wood comes in many different types and grains. However, if you can’t afford the real thing, there are also many good imitation types, also available in colours and paint effects to match your style of kitchen. Slate and stone is the current favourite trend for the look it gives, matching any style kitchen, and again for its hardiness. Slate is good for keeping in the warmth, and is also cool during the summer months.

Work Surfaces Granite work surfaces were the original material to be used for kitchen work tops for their coolness and hygiene hundreds of years ago, and have made a comeback in recent years for their trend and look. And with literally hundreds of granite to choose from (crystal encrusted, blue, black etc) it is easy to see why. However, don’t purchase a low grade granite as part of a low budget you might be on- it is worth spending when it comes to this rich natural material. The best quality granite is from Asia. It’s also good to mix and match when it comes to your work surfaces- too much granite may make your kitchen a very noisy room that echoes a lot! The odd wooden work surface, or butchers block incorporated, will soften the acoustics while also making it bespoke.

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ABSOLUTE INTERIORS Appliances Kitchen appliances make a fashion statement about you as much as your clothes nowadays. From dishwashers and ovens available in any colour of the rainbow matching the walls and dishcloths alike, to the built-in coffee machine that matches the one in your local Starbucks, appliances have come on leaps and bounds recently, making an artistic feature rather than an ugly necessity that you’d prefer to hide behind the table cloth, so choose carefully.

“Firms that design traditionally styled kitchens have these days got it down to a T in making sure that the coffee machine, the microwave and water filter etc can all be discreetly built in” The Style Choosing the style of a kitchen is what most people find easy. A house tends to lend itself to the style that would be suitable for the kitchen. A modern house or flat will cry out for a modern high tech kitchen, whereas a countryside property will be far more suitable to have a traditional style kitchen; but don’t assume that means no mod-cons. Firms that design traditionally styled kitchens have these days got it down to a T in making sure that the coffee machine, the microwave and water filter etc can all be discreetly built in if required. As for the modern kitchen, the more technology on show the better! From a flat screen TV to the beer maker, a modern kitchen should have them all and more.

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t is little wonder that Designers Choice of Hassocks were chosen to represent the Gaggenau brand in Sussex. This established kitchen retailer has always been associated with Europe’s most established and innovative manufacturers and Gaggenau is no exception. Gaggenau is Europe’s foremost manufacturer of luxury built-in ‘must have’ appliances for the domestic kitchen and offers the very best in design and performance.

Like Porsche and Louis Vuitton and other household names it is the only appliance with ‘Super brand’ status worldwide. Designers Choice nestled in Hassocks, is the perfect setting for Gaggenau, only 8 miles north of Brighton and with easy parking. Their modern, light and airy showroom is the ideal setting for the Gaggenau range of products that includes: ovens, cooktops, refrigerators and coffee machines and more. In fact, all displays at Designers Choice are a visual pleasure, with contemporary style kitchens in great demand, they have something to tempt all tastes and budgets. In our modern-world, the complete kitchen has to be so much more functional, with ultra-modern gadgetry, accessible cabinets, smart and functional work surfaces, sexy lighting, textures and flooring. But as Designers Choice MD Geoff McCleland expresses “It is not just about great appliances, it is about the total ‘living space - and the pleasure derived from experiencing it. The kitchen has become the family focal point. Friends and family gather and host and hostesses demonstrate their skills and often the very best built-in kitchen appliances are found. Almost like the old cliche, got to have the best car sitting in the drive in your street.” Geoffrey McCleland, has over thirty years experience in the kitchen industry and he and his creative team have appealed to discerning customers all over Sussex. Looking to improve and not move - it is well worth the visit to Designers Choice in Hassocks.

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Why do people go to Clive Christian when thinking of purchasing a new kitchen? I believe clients choose to come to Clive Christian because we have a reputation for providing a premium product and service. Significantly, we often find that we have been recommended by an existing client, which I think speaks volumes about our overriding aim to ensure total and complete stress-free customer satisfaction. I don’t think you can under-estimate the importance to prospective clients that all of our furniture is 100%-British designed and manufactured, made to exacting standards and reflecting traditional British craftsmanship. A well designed fitted kitchen can add substantially to the value of a home and a Clive Christian one even more so! It helps that we are famous for the original ‘Clive Christian Chandelier’ look. However, the fact that we offer a full range of styles, from our traditional ‘Regency’, through to contemporary ‘Alpha’, to our stunning new Architectural ranges ‘Cool Luxury and Warm Luxury’, ensures we are able to suit almost any taste. Each design is heavily-bespoked to the client’s exact requirements and is complemented with the latest in cutting

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False can look truly natural! Dr Farrokh Sharifzad from Marina Dentalcare discusses how to get the most comfort and a natural looking smile with the latest available dentures Invisible Dentures Losing your teeth can have a massive negative effect on your confidence, and can also impact on your quality of life. At meal times, the way you chew food is affected, causing you to avoid particular foods you used to enjoy. Additionally, your teeth provide some of the structure and support that form the shape of your cheeks. When tooth loss occurs, it can result in sagging cheeks (jowels) and give the appearance that you are much older than you actually are. The good news is that dentures can provide the answer. Tooth loss can occur for several reasons, such as gum disease, decay or trauma. Once a number of natural teeth have been lost there is often the need to replace them to restore normal eating ability and appearance, and to prevent movement of the remaining teeth. In some cases missing teeth can be replaced with one or more bridges or implants, but there are circumstances where the only solution is a denture. It is important that you have regular check ups with your dentist and that you have any missing teeth replaced as soon as you possibly can to prevent any excess wear to existing teeth in the long term. What is a denture? A denture is a removable artificial tooth or set of teeth that replaces missing teeth in either the upper or lower jaw, or both in the most severe cases of tooth loss. Dentures have been used to replace missing

teeth for many years. With advances in dental technology, and the use of the latest dental materials, dentures can be made to look and feel like your own natural teeth. Unlike dental implants and dental bridges, which are more or less permanently affixed to the bone, dentures are prosthetic teeth attached to a supporting structure, usually made of metal or plastic. Dentures can be removed at night, for cleaning, or whenever desired. The most affordable dentures are those made with traditional plastic prosthetic teeth, but even more expensive porcelain cosmetic dentures usually cost less than implants.

Types of Dentures Partial Dentures For those who have lost some teeth, but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to get dental implants or bridges, partial dentures are an affordable option. Removable partial dentures are held in place by natural teeth, gums, and a connective structure made of plastic and metal. Full Dentures Full dentures are for those patients who have lost all of their natural teeth in the upper or lower jaw, or both. Full dentures restore confidence in oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appearance, and help the wearer to speak and eat normally. Flexibility is the strength It was long thought that removable partial dentures had to be rigid to be effective. The innovation of the Valplast Flexible Partial allows the restoration to adapt to the constant movement and flexibility in your mouth. This

is the underlying thinking behind Valplastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s innovative flexible, removable partial denture. The flexibility, combined with strength and light weight, provides total comfort and great looks! The Valplast Flexible Partial is an unbreakable, removable partial that many people find very comfortable. These lightweight partials are practically invisible, and completely eliminate unsightly metal clasps. In fact, most Valplast Flexible Partials are fabricated without the use of a metal frame - made instead from a strong, durable plastic that snaps securely and comfortably into place around existing natural teeth and gums. The plastic used is so strong that the partial made from it can be very thin, eliminating that heavy, bulky feeling that make wearing partials so unpleasant. Plus, the colour, shape and design of Valplast Flexible Partials blends in well with the natural appearance of the gums, making the partial virtually invisible so that the only thing that shows is your beautiful smile. The Valplast flexible partial involves only noninvasive procedures, and gives you confidence in your restoration while talking, eating, and most importantly - smiling! If you are interested in learning more about dentures, contact Dr Farrokh Sharifzad on 01273 628899 or visit www.marinadentalcare.co.uk for a complementary consultation. The Valplast Flexible Partial is the latest in denture comfort for a natural looking smile

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PAMPER YOURSELF! You deserve a facial at Rosalins!

aving only had a facial many years ago, I was looking forward to my visit to Rosalins Hair and Beauty Salon in Trafalgar Street, Brighton, for a welldeserved pampering! I am glad to report I wasn’t disappointed, and found the whole experience, reviving, refreshing, and emerged with a feeling of wellbeing. Rosalins is a bright establishment, with a warm welcome as you enter. Sam, my therapist showed me to a quiet comfortable room to prepare myself by removing clothing and jewellery to clear the face and neck area. It occurred to me that like me, many of you reading this may not have had a facial for a long while, so I will take you through the stages of the procedure that I enjoyed. First step, when I was laying comfortably on the bed, Sam removed all the make-up from my face. It was then possible for her to analyse my skin, to determine which products would be most beneficial. She noticed sensitivity, and as I also have mature skin, but with a shiny T Zone, we decided to use some special Italian products from a new facial range by Dibi. The particular facial we decided on is called Nettare di Zucca, and is moisturising but mattifying. It contains a natural complex with pumpkin, to selectively soothe, moisturise, and reduce shine. Sam went on to deep cleanse my skin in readiness for exfoliation. After this stage, she once more took a look at my skin, and offered to remove some of the blackheads around my nose. She explained that this

was the best time to extract them, as they are close to the surface, and it would be an easy task, which it proved to be! She said that not everyone wants this service, which I suppose I can understand, so she will offer if appropriate, but of course you do not have to have this done. The next stage is the real beginning of a relaxation process. A lovely facial massage, which was slowly administered over about 15 minutes or so. This is followed by a soothing and cool quick-drying mask, and while this was doing its work, Sam left me for a few minutes to relax with gentle music playing. When she returned, I asked if clients sometimes fall asleep at this point, as I could easily have gone off! She said it happens quite often, and proves what a relaxing and soothing procedure a facial can be. After gently removing the mask, Sam toned and moisturised my skin. It is at this stage that other products and procedures can be applied if required, such as special eye treatments, or anything else the therapist thinks might be helpful, and the client particularly requests. Emerging without make-up from the therapy room is a bit daunting, as like many, I don’t like to be seen in the raw! But, I couldn’t help noticing my skin felt glowing, and was softer than I had known for a long time. It is good to let the skin breathe occasionally, anyway, especially when it feels this good. Owners, Ron and Lisa have built up Rosalins over the

Always a warm welcome at Rosalins from Lisa and the team

last 18 months, and have also built up a reputation for excellent professional and skilled service in both their beauty treatments, and their hairdressing. The customers’ comfort is of the utmost importance – and this is even displayed in the layout of the salon, where the hairdressing section is discretely placed away from the window, so clients are not on show when they are having their hair done, as is the case in so many salons. Now fully confident in the quality of service they can provide, Ron and Lisa are starting a club, which will enable clients to take care of all their hair and beauty needs in one go. For a set monthly fee, you can book 5 hours during that month for the hair and beauty treatments you require. It can be done completely on line, giving the client the flexibility to have treatments to fit into their schedule.You see how much time you have left in that month, and request a particular therapist or hairdresser if required. This is a great opportunity for busy clients to take care of all their hair and beauty needs easily, in the knowledge they will receive top quality service, and great value for money. For more information about this club, and about all the services provided by Rosalins, visit www.rosalins.co.uk Rosalins, 78 Trafalgar Street, Brighton, BN1 4EB.

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THE NEW AGE

Each month, Free Spirit Coaching respond to one of our reader's letters for guidance on an issue bothering them. This month's letter asks: "Can you help? I am 63 years old, and have just retired unwillingly from a career I have had for 40 years. Now I don’t know what I am going to do." Jean, Hove Dear Jean, As they say “Age is something that doesn’t matter unless you are a cheese,” and so often people feel life has been just passing them by. Yet all around are examples of individuals who have been at their most creative and successful in later years. Now is a perfect time to try coaching, this moment of reflection as you retire from your first career is just your latest opportunity. If you doubt what we are saying, then think of Diana Athill, winner of a literary prize at 91, and other late successes such as Bob Hope, George Burns, and countless others, like the man who learned to read at 80, and wrote a novel at 100 and a swimmer who started to compete at 82. Now is all we have, and if you want to live this next adventure, accept the changes that are happening. Become a lifelong learner keen to see what tomorrow might bring. Coaching might well be the next little step you take towards continuing to live your dreams.

Strategies:l Discipline your self to think what you can do and not want you can’t do! l Knock out all of those self-limiting beliefs from your future vocabulary l Try writing a list of all the great things you have done in your life – you must have a few if you dig deep especially at the great age of 63 (We are referring to great as in terrific not as in huge amount of years) l Tell yourself the world is your oyster! Let this become your mantra! What fun. Many people would have been envious of you that you have had a successful career which you have enjoyed for 40 years … Wow what an accomplishment, few people nowadays are able to compete with that! Now it’s your turn to have your time. Try some life coaching and discover your new self – life can begin at 63… We can assist you. We wish you all that you wish for yourself. For further advice on this subject and others please visit WWW.FREESPIRIT.COM Terrina & Georgina

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BABY

Love

Our health expert Sheryl Waters discusses the benefits of infant massage for both parent and baby

nfant massage creates a bond between parent and baby, while boosting the newborn’s overall wellbeing. Massage calms baby, reducing fussiness when done regularly. Sleep is improved for everyone, colic is eased, and a more relaxed, positive atmosphere can be created instantly. Infant massage has been practiced for centuries, but its popularity has only really increased dramatically over the last fifteen years. Now it is used daily by parents, and is even practiced in hospitals. While we may believe that a baby’s life is very simple, the truth is that there are many reasons why babies can be stressed. They arrive in an open new world, constantly learning new things, which even if enjoyable causes a certain amount of anxiety. The body’s natural reaction when stress occurs is to release a hormone called cortisol. Regular massage can reduce the amount of cortisol in a baby’s blood, relaxing and calming their body. Think about how you feel after a good massage. It’s the same. Endorphins, which are considered our ‘happy hormone,’ are also released during a massage. The high levels of endorphins and low levels of cortisol that your baby will feel during a massage will contribute to overall feelings of wellbeing. Regular baby massage relaxes infants little muscles that are learning to work, which creates tension.

Touch Touch is the most attuned sense in a newborn baby, which is why it so vital for them to be constantly touched. In fact, babies who are not touched don’t grow properly. Touching your baby actually increases the release of growth hormone. Massaging a newborn baby also strengthens their circulatory system, which needs boosting after birth. After being in the womb, the blood does not always pump effectively to the whole body, so massage has a positive effect. Baby massage is actually very simple and anyone can do it. It is just about taking time to consciously touch and stroke your baby with sensitivity and care. Here are some helpful tips for improving this wonderful way of loving: Focus Attachment between infants and their caretakers is vital for physical and emotional health. Massage should be treated as a time to really increase this bond. It should be done with attention and joy, rather than as a chore. Remember, only a few minutes to thirty minutes can make a difference for baby and you. Try to make a commitment to do it every day and be emotionally present during that time. Smile and communicate with your baby, this is your special time, and as ever, they will feel what you are feeling. Timing Choose a time when you can be as unhurried as possible and when there will be few interruptions. Making it a routine is a good idea since then baby knows when they will enjoy their next massage. This could be after bath time, in the morning or just before bed time. Avoid doing it when the baby is hungry though, as this will interrupt this precious time. Atmosphere Make sure the room is warm so your baby does not feel cold during the massage. Around 75 degrees is good. It is also very important to make sure that you are comfortable. Sit on the floor or on a bed, and place baby on your lap on top of a soft towel. It is best to not have a nappy on the baby while doing this, so that they feel free and comfortable. However, you will have to have some extra towels around in case of

messes. Don’t have the room too bright or any sunlight shining in their face. Oils Use natural oils and chemical free oils for babies. Almond oil or grape seed oil is good. If you want to use essential oils, a drop of lemon, vanilla and lavender is safe for newborns and infants. Fist, warm the oil in your hands so that it doesn’t shock the baby. Don’t use oil on their head or face, as this may be too strong for their sensitive skin. Then start the gentle strokes.

“Attachment between infants and their caretakers is vital for physical and emotional health” Listen to Your Baby If your baby is not enjoying the massage, go to a different body part, or stop and try later. Massage must be a pleasurable experience. Beginning the Massage Start by massaging their head and face with tiny circles. Rub the forehead and face with very gentle outward strokes like a book. Then start with the oil on the chest. Gentle circles and outward strokes are once again best. Rub down the arms and massage each finger gently and individually. Then, massage the tummy, starting on the right and working towards the left. One hand follows the other in a clockwise direction. Massage down the legs, and end with a nice foot massage that also focuses on each toe. Further Study If you don’t feel confident massaging your baby, there are plenty of books and classes that you can attend. If this is something you think you could enjoy, don’t hesitate to learn. The benefits will be worth it for you and baby. Sheryl Walters is a kinesiologist, reflexologist and nutritionist and works in London and Brighton. Tel: (01273) 676551 / 07930 477091 www.sherylwalters.com

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THE SEVEN YEAR SMILE

ABSOLUTE BUSINESS PROFILE Making it happen in Brighton, businessmen Christian and Richard

Sussex dentist Vida Bagherzadeh established her career in Sweden for 12 years before moving to Hove to practice; in 2001 she embarked on building her own purpose built Dental Surgery so she could reflect a high standard of service from her surgery. Situated in the leafy green surroundings by Hove Cricket ground, Vida tells us about her business What do you enjoy most about your career? I enjoy the daily contact with my patients; I like to get to know a person as a whole rather than just by their teeth. I enjoy the aspects of patient care and delivering a personal level of service.

undertaking normal check ups, we do all the work that is necessary for our patients. My team is trained to give advice on preventative care, restoration, general and oral health care so my patients can maintain their teeth for a long period of time.

How long have you been based in Hove? After working in Sweden I moved to Hove to work in a dental practice but I longed to have my own business and so I started planning building my own surgery. I started the planning and building work in September 2001 and we opened the doors in October 2002. Eaton Road Dental Clinic has been established now for 7 years.

What advice would you give to someone anxious about visiting dentists? Make sure you go to a reputable dentist who cares about their patients not just their income. At Eaton Road the environment is calm, the team are always on hand to reassure patients, talk them thoroughly through the procedure and answer any questions that the patients have.

“...if dental work needs to be undertaken then that patient should be presented with a few options to choose from, not just given the most expensive treatment” How would you describe your clinic? A very good friendly team that are dedicated to delivering a high quality standard of service and treatments to all patients. Every member of the team here ensures that the patient’s needs are met; advice is given to promote good oral care and help our patients maintain healthy teeth. As well as

Modern technology has helped progress dentistry. Do you think this has improved the whole dental service for modern day clients? Yes. Here at Eaton Road we have the latest state of the art equipment and techniques to ensure that all the patients’ needs are met. How often would you advise a person visit their dentist? Every patient is different and so are their requirements. Therefore we tailor make a program for each client, so they do not have to pay when they do not need to. And how can a person tell if a dentist is good or not? The dentist and the team should explain

everything in detail to the patient. If dental work needs to be undertaken then that patient should be presented with a few options to choose from, not just given the most expensive treatment. Does your surgery also do cosmetic dentistry? Yes. We do crowns, bridges and veneers, but I do not consider this as cosmetic dentistry in my clinic - it is general practice. I do not however believe in teeth whitening as it causes permanent damage and sensitivity to the teeth. Can anyone join your clinic? Yes. We take both private and NHS patients and all work is carried out to the highest standard. We do have a limited amount of NHS places. And finally, what do you believe is the secret to beautiful teeth? I believe all teeth are beautiful, so the secret to healthy teeth is healthy gums, oral hygiene, brushing well, mouthwash and flossing twice a day. For enquiries, please contact: Eaton Road Dental Pracrice 30 Eaton Road Hove BN3 3QA 01273 820888

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TAKING THE PLUNGE

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Some luxurious products to enjoy both in and after the bath

1 Grapefruit body-buffing cleanser from Origins’ The Gloomaway™ collection. RRP £18 2 Sweet Cherry Milky Bath from L’Occitane. RRP £17.25 and Delicious Almond Foaming Bath RRP £17.25 3 Lait de Gommage by Biotherm. One of a four product range, Lait Corporal, for the ultimate luxury at bathtime. RRP £20 4 Exotic Frangipani Monoi Moisture Melt, a deeply hydrating body product for use after the bath. RRP £29 5 Clarins Tonic Relax & Contour Bath & Shower Concentrates. RRP £15 6 Bliss new Vanilla+Bergamot bubblIng bath and shower. RRP £16 7 New Deep Comfort body wash by Clinique RRP £12.50 8 Benefit’s “touch me then try to leave”... cream - a sexy body cream. RRP £21 www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk 9 Body Sorbet Emulsion by Dior. Intensive after bath moisutrising. RRP £29 All products available now nationwide.

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ABSOLUTE MAKE-UP

Celebrity make-up artist Jeni Dodson is our independent beauty advisor bringing to you the latest beauty buzz and hot tips straight from the red carpet!

How to draw the line

An Insiders’ guide on how to recreate the alluring guise of the iconic feline-eye ... The feline eye look has been a make-up must-have since Sophia Loren first hit the silver screen; a look that undoubtedly oozes simplicity, style and sex appeal, and a popular choice for red carpet celebrities including Angelina Jollie, Nicole Ritchie, Lilly Allen and just recently by Anna Friel.

Follow these helpful hints: Base: Eyelids have a natural tendency to be slightly oily which is the main cause for eye make-up to shift or smudge. The key trick here is to use a primer, this will not only brighten the overall skin tone, but also help to even out the complexion, whilst assisting your make-up to stay true. Concealer: Apply this lightly around the eyelid and surrounding area, use sparingly and only where needed. This will help to eliminate dark grey, blue or pink discolorations. Imperfections will become invisible leaving you with an even canvas to work with. Follow with a light dusting of translucent powder.

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Shadow: Apply to the upper lid only. Choose a natural shade in beige or champagne; matte or pearlescent for day, and iridescent for evening. For subtle definition, blend a warm taupe or bronzer into the crease area of the eye socket. Liner: For most people liquid liner is difficult to apply as it dries so quickly. Try a more forgiving formula such as pencil or wet powder. For a dramatic eye, opt for a gel. The biggest mistake women make when putting on liner is to rim their eyes with it completely. Eyeliner is meant to add definition and make your eyes look larger. By circling them completely it will make them look smaller.

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1. With your finger, trace the bottom eyelid up to the outer edge to where it joins the upper lid. 2. At this point, take your chosen eyeliner and continue the natural line by drawing upwards from the bottom corner of your upper eyelid and stopping just before the crease, creating a flick. 3. By starting as close to your lashes as possible, draw another line and glide out from the centre of the upper lid to join up with the flick. You should have created a wing shape. Fill this in whilst working the colour into the lash line. You don’t want to have any skin showing between the liner

and your eyelashes. For more impact you can add a very thin line from the inner tear duct running on the lash line and graduating up to the centre. Don’t over do it though!

Lashes

Emphasize your lashes by curling- once at the root and then again at the ends. Add two coats of black mascara. Apply in a zig - zag motion. Starting close to the root, concentrating on the middle and outer corners, pull through the lashes using upward strokes. Always comb through afterwards with a dry clean wand to separate the lashes and to unclog them. www.jeni@jenidodson.com

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Primer: Chanel - ‘Base Lumier.’ A fresh, oil-free gel makeup base that evens out and illuminates the complexion. Apply after moisturizer to minimize the appearance of imperfections with a beautifully smooth finish that makes foundation application easier and extends the wear of eye make-up. Available from Boots. Priced £24 Concealer: Bourjois - ‘Anticernes Pinceau’ is a versatile pen-style concealer with a ‘turn and click’ mechanism making it versatile and easy to use. Available in two shades from Boots. £6.84 Powder: Lavera - ‘Compact Powder’ is an ultra soft and natural complexion enhancer, that mattens and extends lip and eye-makeup endurance and is certified Vegan. Available at The Dolphin House shop, 14-15 New Road, Brighton or on-line at www.lovelula.com. £12.50. Eye shadow: Bourjois ‘Ombre a paupieres’ eye shadow in 08 Beige Rose. These little round pots come in pearly, glittery, iridescent and matte effects. They are very easy to blend and are long lasting. Available from Boots. Priced £6.84. Eyeliner: Bobbi Brown ‘Long Wear Gel Eyeliner’ offers the precision of liquid liner and the ease of a gel-based formula. Available from www.bobbibrown.co.uk. £15.00 Eyelash curler: Shu Uemura’s distinctive Eyelash Curler is the ultimate in professional beauty tools. Available from their gorgeous new shop at 22 Duke’s Lane, Brighton priced £19.50. Mascara: Clinique - ‘Lash Power mascara Long-Wearing formula.’ Look pretty for 24 hours without a smudge or smear. One stroke and these pretty lashes last through rain, sweat, humidity and tears. Available from Boots. Priced £14.50. Lips: Sisley’s ‘PhytoLip Shine’ in Sheer Nude - not only hydrates but leaves lips feeling soft and supple, a perfect dressing to your sensuous pout. Available by mail order from Harrods or www.harveynichols.com. £23.50.

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FACES & PLACES

The BAHBAs!

Nabila Salem and Ben Rigby from FDM, winners of The Best Place to Work category

Mayor of Brighton and Hove, Councillor Ann Norman with husband Ken Norman Tony Bloom, Winner of The Outstanding Brightonian of the Year and Martin Perry,Brighton & Hove Albion

Stand up comedian, Stephen Grant, announced the winners of the 6th annual Brighton and Hove Business Awards at the Hilton Brighton Metropole. The gala business event organised by Midnight Communications, was attended by over 400 business representatives from across the city. The title of Outstanding Brightonian was awarded to Tony Bloom by Absolute Brighton. Other big winners on the night were the Duke of York’s Picture House which won the title of Best Customer Service (sponsored by Nido Marketing) for the second year running, and Brighton Dome was named Best Place to Visit, whilst Brighton Festival took the Creative Industries Award (sponsored by Wired Sx). Tony Mernagh, chairman of the judges, commented: “Brighton & Hove is full of people that love the city and devote time and resources to its continuing success.” Organisers of the BAHBAs reported 170 entries from 120 companies to arrive at a shortlist of 38 companies for 16 awards. BAHBA sponsors year included RedSeven, Kelta HR, Wired Sussex, Veolia Environmental Services, QED, Nido Marketing, Neilson Active Holidays, Absolute Brighton, The Argus, University of Brighton, Hilton Brighton Metropole, MDhub, Brighton Primary Care Trust, Royal Mail and Nixon McInnes.

Caraline Brown, Founder of the Brighton & Hove Business Awards Team from Nido Marketing, Sponsors

Chairman of the judges, Tony Mernagh

Photographs courtesy of Midnight Communications

Peter Jarrette, Barbara Mishon and Absolute’s Paul Craig Edwardes and Amanda Blanch of The Hanbury Club and AChris happy mechanic! Blanch House, with Glenn Mishon, Mishon Mackay estate agents

Guests dance their night away

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FACES & PLACES Ross Breadmore from Nixon McInnes with Claire Stevens

Debs Lewis, Big Machine Media and Absolute ‘s Socialite Diarist Peter Jarrette

Fiona Graves, Caraline Brown and Kimberley Graves

Stephen Grant, BAHBAs Compere and ITV’s Marcella Whittingdale

Entrepreneur of the Year finalist Mark Woolley, Electric Hairdressing, Fran Woolley and Becky Taylor

Oliver Wickham and Leo Hardy, both from Nido Marketing

Brighton & Hove Business Awards 2009 winners

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Prada L’Eau Ambree £46.50 www.boots.com

Soap & Glory Plane Jane Luxury toiletries and head rest £18 www.boots.com

Erotic heart game More than a hundred challenges for pure passion £10 www.annsummers.com No7 For Men Shave Care Gift Set Luxury toiletries and shaving mirror £16 www.boots.com

Nothing! Nothing is the ultimate minimalism; nothing is precious, nothing is simple, nothing is sacred. Open ‘Nothing’ and be enthralled when nothing happens. Allow nothing to flow through your mind and calm your soul. Savour the moment. Soon you will discover that nothing really is so much better than something! £3.95 www.gettingpersonal.co.uk

LovePod 18k Gold 8 Pod Rings – From £515 - £850

Pandora, Duke Street, Brighton Regal long line basque

£45

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City of London Helicopter Tour Take to the air in a helicopter flight over the centre of London. See all the major attractions that have made London one of the greatest cities in the world. Following the line of the River Thames, enjoy superb aerial views of the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral, the London Eye, the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, and the Millennium Dome. £125 www.treatme.net/experiences/london-helicopter-tour

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SMIRNOFF BLACK Modern Gentleman Gift Pack (limited edition - only 200 available). Available exclusively at Selfridges. RRP £80. www.selfridges.com

The E100 is a powerful electric scooter capable of speeds of up to 10mph. It has an outstandingly quiet belt driven motor, controlled by a thumb throttle. It has a handlebar folding mechanism and kick Speakeasy precious bracelet start for added safety. The scooter has a £69.00 short charge time of 4 hours with up to Tuxedo princess choker 45 minutes run time. £119.00 Mimco £129.99 Available from Tesco Dukes Lane, Brighton www.mimco.co.uk

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FACES & PLACES Lucy Brinson of Heart Radio with Charlotte Armitage, manager of Pandora Brighton

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A Gold Launch party was hosted by Pandora Brighton recently, to celebrate unforgettable moments in jewellery. Anita Smith of Brighton Beauty and Sabrina Lonergan of The Beauty Within

Guests were lavished with champagne, chocolates and hand massages and the store

Luke Turner and Charlotte Armitage, Manager of the Pandora Brighton store

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Metin Jemal and Nikki Izzard, showing off her Pandora bracelet

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Great value holidays and short breaks With a quieter ambience, but still plenty of things to see and do, now’s a perfect time for a getaway to France. It’s also a great opportunity to escape the crowds and enjoy Christmas shopping with a difference. What’s more, with our excellent variety of great value, ferry-inclusive breaks, there’s sure to be something to tempt you. So why not get away this autumn? It’s so easy with our wide range of sailings from Portsmouth and Poole.

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Head Chef at Artisan, Lewis Evans

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Ingredients: 430g currents 430g sultanas 100g mixed peel 150ml brandy 300g unsalted butter 300g soft light sugar 6 eggs

It is a well-known bakers fact that Christmas cake should be made as far in advance as possible for the most ďŹ&#x201A;avorsome outcome. Head Chef Lewis Evans from Artisan restaurant in Lewes lets us into his secret Christmas cake recipe that is easy to follow. Even grandma will be impressed!

Easy steps to the perfect Christmas cake: 2 weeks fruit preparation: Soak the fruit in the brandy for two weeks prior to making the cake.

Making the cake: Beat the butter ( at room temperature ) until it becomes light in colour. Beat in the sugar until it is thoroughly mixed. In a separate bowel whisk the eggs until the yolks and whites are thoroughly combined. Slowly add the egg mixture to the butter and sugar mixing all the time.

350g plain flour 4 tsp mixed spice 2 tsp grd cinnamon

Sieve the flour, mixed spice and cinnamon into the butter sugar and egg mix.

1 lemon zest 1 orange zest 50g grd almonds 30g poppy seeds

Then add the zest of one whole orange and lemon followed by the almonds and poppy seeds. Beat until thoroughly combined. Line a 10-inch round cake tin with bakers parchment paper. Pour the cake mixture Into the tin and bake in a pre heated oven. At 150 c for one and a half hours.

And to finish: 450g castor sugar 450g water 1 vanilla pod (split)

The finished cake will be delicious in its basic form. More adventurous cooks may wish to ice the cake. Simple methods for both marzipan and icing can be found online. And remember, the sooner you make it the better it will taste by Christmas time!

To check that the cake is properly cooked, push a metal skewer into the centre. There should not be any signs of the wet mixture. To make the moistening syrup, place the castor sugar, water and vanilla pod into a saucepan and bring to the boil. Turn down the heat and simmer for one minute. Take off heat and leave to cool. Take a cocktail stick and prick the cake all over. Then using a pastry brush, brush the syrup into the cake. Repeat every 15minutes until all the syrup iused. The cake should be stored in a cool room in an airtight container - not in the fridge though! It will keep for up to 6-months because of the alcohol content - same as wedding cake!

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A SURE BET! You don’t have to be a card sharp to enjoy a poker evening, says Adam Style

ot so long ago, the only poker you saw on TV was in the old Westerns - gunslingers and outlaws sitting around a rickety table in a smoky old saloon. Now of course, live poker has become a regular on SkySports and Channel Five, whist online poker has become a bit of a worldwide phenomenon. However, until you have actually sat around a table and played live poker you haven’t experienced the real thing… or, at least, those were the words running through my mind as I walked into The Crown & Anchor on Shoreham’s High Street on a Monday evening to find out what their ‘poker night’ was all about… and I’d never played poker before in my life! I wasn’t exactly expecting the wild-west saloon but I was expecting to feel a bit intimidated as a complete novice. However, very soon all the preconceived misconceptions were blown away. The room was set up very professionally with great looking tables, chips and cards but as soon as I started talking to some of the organisers and fellow players it was clear that this wasn’t going to be a steely, over-serious, poker-faced game where I’d feel alone against the rest of the world. This was an environment carefully geared towards encouraging complete novices like me to come and sit alongside experienced poker players, whilst at the same time providing the competitive edge that the experienced player obviously seeks. I could sense that the night was going to be a very sociable and fun few hours of entertainment… and I was right.

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As a complete novice (and I wasn’t the only one) Paul Stanford, co-owner of Gunpowder Poker (gunpowderpoker.com), was delighted to run through the basics before play started. However, I found the best place to learn was at the table; picking up tips and guidance from everyone around me, sharing jokes, a few drinks and the odd piece of excellent advice. At a time when everyone is feeling the pinch, the pub poker night seems to be a real win-win situation. The local publican gets to host some first-rate entertainment, managed very professionally by the Gunpowder team on their behalf, attracting a wide range of clientele through the door with virtually no effort. At the same time, the public get local access to the thrill of playing serious poker in an atmosphere that’s safe, friendly and above all fun. Even as I lost my last stack of £1,000 chips to a pair of nines, I knew that I was still a winner because I’d had a wonderful time, ate well, met some really interesting people and made some new friends. Would I go again – you bet! The night costs £7.00 and that includes a meal as well as a night of Poker. The Crown & Anchor Shoreham High Street Shoreham By Sea 01273 463500

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Lunch in the country Rishma Patel finds peace, tranquility, and a wonderful meal at Newick Park

n a glorious sunny October Thursday, my sister Dipti and I decided to head out to the country for lunch and where nicer in Sussex to go than Newick Park, somewhere we have always wanted to visit. Newick is a picturesque village, and driving through the country roads the trees were saturated with autumnal coloured leaves. We arrived at the Grade II listed Georgian hotel and were greeted by cast iron gates and a long driveway leading to the house. It felt almost magical, set in 250 acres of cascading perfectly-tended private land. Getting out of the car, we were greeted with breathtaking views across the South Downs, and a picturesque lake situated at the bottom of perfectly mown lawns. We fell in love with Newick Park instantly!

“It is no wonder that Newick Park is the only restaurant in East Sussex with this accolade (3AA Rosette)...” I noticed how well maintained the country hotel is, with a beautiful cream exterior and green foliage climbing up the walls. The big wooden doors opened and we were warmly greeted by Angela the manager at Newick Park, who made us feel at home with her personal, yet professional approach. We took a sneak peak at the 16 lovely hotel rooms before settling down to lunch, and found that each room is individually decorated. Molton Brown toiletries, slippers and bathrobes are placed in every bathroom for guests. We had certainly worked up an appetite by now and Angela showed us into the dining room which was busy with friends, families and couples enjoying the sumptuous lunches on offer. I like a restaurant to be light and airy, and this dining room certainly is; with floor to ceiling windows, guests can overlook the tranquil setting. We perused the menu and noticed on the extensive wine list that they had a bottle of my favourite, Cloudy Bay, but unfortunately we couldn’t sample any as I had to return to work and my sister was the designated driver. So we opted for two soft drinks. It was difficult to decide what to choose as I would have happily tried everything on the menu; however,

intrigued by the Grilled Crotin Chavignol with Cobb Nut, Plum and Landcress Salad, Josh the assistant manager, knew what I was going to ask before I spoke. He explained that the Crotin of Chavignol is a famous Goats cheese produced in the Loire Valley, only produced in the Chavignol region of France. Our waitress Ofelia was very attentive and friendly, and offered us some homemade bread. I chose Walnut and Date and Dipti chose Honey and Spelt. Within no time, our starter arrived. On a mound of sweet crunchy landcress sat the most perfectly formed round of Crotin de Chavignol, with plum slices neatly scattered and a balsamic reduction, that added a certain sweet and sour tang to the dish. The Goats cheese was warm with a smooth and creamy texture, yet still held a mild taste, the sweetness of the plums and balsamic dressing tingled our taste buds and bought out the flavours of this dish well. I polished mine off within a matter of minutes, and from the silence coming from my sister I could tell she was enjoying hers too. For my main I was torn between the free range Chicken and the Lamb, but Josh was on hand to offer me some advice and I decided to have the Braised Neck of Marsh Lamb with Dauphinoise potato, Ratatouille, Haricot Verts and Rosemary Jus. Depti, being a vegetarian, chose the Pan Fried Gnocchi with Wild mushrooms. The lamb from Romney was so tender it literally fell apart. It was cooked to perfection, and melted in my mouth. Underneath was a sweet tomatoey ratatouille with chunky peppers and courgettes; a great French accompaniment to this dish. The Dauphinoise potato was lovely; it was more like a potato cake, comprised of thinly sliced buttery potato compacted into a square. This was absolutely divine. The fine green beans were fresh, they had just been picked from the walled garden on site. Packed with flavour, they were cooked al dente, and retained their vibrant green colour. Dipti thoroughly enjoyed her dish too, adding that it was the best Gnocchi she had ever sampled. It was homemade and formed into small morsels, well cooked whilst still retaining a bite. The rich creamy mushroom sauce had sweet baby onions, crunchy green beans, and a selection of wild mushrooms. To top it all off it had a generous serving of parmesan shavings neatly placed on top. After enjoying the first two courses we were completely full. However, no one in their right

mind would miss the chance to sample such a high standard of cuisine, so we couldn’t miss the opportunity to try a dessert. Like the rest of the menu, it all looked scrumptious, but after much deliberation I opted for the Crème Brulee and Dipti chose the Blackberry parfait with poached blackberries. Our puddings arrived, and my crème brulee was huge, with a lovely golden crust of sugar. I broke into the caramel; it was like a shard of glass, oh and it was divine. The vanilla flavoured custard was so indulgent. With a silky smooth texture, it was flavoured so well and not too sweet, I couldn’t put my spoon down, nor could I have asked for a better end to a meal even if I tried! The Blackberry Parfait was excellent too, a neatly cut rectangle with softly poached blackberries in coulis encasing it. The consistency was thick, creamy and deliciously sweet yet still light. The taste of the poached blackberries created an excellent texture and took away the usual sharpness they often have. The service throughout the whole of our lunch was impeccable, with such friendly and accommodating waiting staff. After lunch we thought we would retire on the terrace for coffee. The sun was beaming its warm rays over the rolling hills, it was the perfect ending to one of the best lunches I have had. I insist that you sample 3AA rosette Head chef Chris Moore’s wonderful masterpieces! It is no wonder that Newick Park is the only restaurant in East Sussex with this accolade. The menu changes daily and is created around produce available from local businesses and ingredients from the walled garden on the Estate. Sad to leave this lovely retreat, we began our short journey home through the winding country lanes, planning our next visit to Newick Park. Newick Park is holding many events through the rest of 2009. One in particular caught my eye; the Game Dinner, on Sunday 15th November, a rich and robust autumn dinner with game from their own land and vegetables from the organically-run walled garden, at £48.50 per person, including a drink on arrival.

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Venue: Karma, Brighton Marina. Telephone: 01273 818000 What’s happening? A Moroccan themed party night organised by Pretty Clever on 10th December. These successful parties have taken place at Karma for the past few Christmases, so early booking is essential. This year Karma is also offering a ‘Dinner and Dance Christmas Buffet’ throughout November and December on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Again, book early to avoid disappointment. How much is it per head? The Pretty Clever party is £29.50 pp, and for Karma’s ‘Dinner and Dance Buffet’ there is a choice of three menus: £15.95 pp, £19.95 pp or £24.95pp. How to book: Karma 01273 818000 or Pretty Clever on: 01273 771500

Venue: Newick Park Hotel & Country Estate What’s happening? A fun and festive evening with a disco until 0100hrs. Guests will enjoy a 3 course dinner beforehand, and can then dance the night away! How much is it per head? £38.50 per person.

How to book:

i Venue: Buxted Park Hotel, Buxted, East Sussex, TN22 4AY What is planned? On the 4th or 10th December 2009, you can start the evening off with a glass of Winter Pimms, followed by a three-course dinner and then dancing to the resident DJ. Also included is half a bottle of wine per person, mineral water, Christmas crackers and music. How much is it per head? £45.00 How to book: Enquiry by phone on 01825 733333 or email bglynn@handpicked.co.uk

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Venue: Strada, 60-161 North Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1EZ Tel: 01273 202 070 Brighton Marina, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 5WA, Tel: 01273 686 821 What is planned: Party set menu, and NYE set menu (only Brighton Marina opens on Christmas Day). How much is it per head? Party menu: Menu One: 3 courses for £17.95 or Menu Two: 3 courses for £22.95 Christmas Day menu: 3 courses for £40 NYE menu: 3 courses £35 How to book: visit website: www.strada.co.uk/christmas or call the restaurant directly.

Venue: MEZE-MEZE, 168-170 South Street, Lancing BN15 8AU What’s happening? This Christmas Meze-Meze are offering 2 different menus: a 3 course set menu or a 5 course Meze banquet. All menus include crackers and poppers. A delightful, cosy restaurant just off Lancing Seafront specialising in authentic Greek food and wine, real food is produced from high quality ingredients with care by Kostas, the Greek chef. A taste of Greece on the south coast! How much is it per head? £22.95 per person Check out the website: www.mezemeze.net for more details How to book: Contact: Loula on 01903 765333 or email loula@mezemeze.net

Do something different this year – Go Greek!!

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Cromwell’s are hosting a number of Christmas staff and family parties for lunch and dinner throughout the whole of December. The restaurant can cater for small parties as well as groups of up to 60. Book early to avoid disappointment. Cromwell’s is also open for Christmas Day Lunch.

How much is it per head? For Christmas parties it’s £19.95 per head for 3 courses. For Christmas Day Lunch it’s £60.00 for 5 courses.

How to book: Cromwells at Golding Barn, Henfield road, Nr Small Dole, BN5 9XH. Tel: 01903 815999

Venue: Buddies, 46-48 Kings Road, Brighton What’s happening? A festive Christmas menu with live Jazz.

How much is it per head? Prices start

from £10.00 including jazz. How to book: Contact Buddies on 01273 323600 or email buddies247@btconnect.com

Venue: Artisan, High Street, Lewes. What’s happening? A suburb Christmas menu designed by the Michelin starred head chef, using only local ingredients. A three course Christmas menu will be available daily from 1st December until New Year’s eve. Artisan is also offering a special Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve menu; both start with a complimentary glass of bubbly.

How much is it per head? Daily Christmas menu - £19.99 per person for 3 courses (all menus offer a choice of 3 starters, mains and desserts). Christmas Day menu - £49.95 per person for 3 courses New Year’s Eve menu - £49.95 per person for 3 courses How to book: www.artisancafe.co.uk enquire@artisancafe.co.uk Tel: 01273 479713 197 High St Lewes BN7 2NS

Venue: BELLA ITALIA, 24 Market Street, Brighton, BN1 1HH What is planned? Party set menu, and A la carte menu on NYE.

How much is it per head? Menu A: 2 courses for £11.95 or 3 courses for £15.95 Menu B: 3 courses for £19.95 How to book: visit our website www.bellaitalia.co.uk/xmas or call the restaurant directly. Tel: 01273 777 607.

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Venue: CAFÉ ROUGE, 24 Prince Albert Street, Brighton, BN1 1HF Tel: 01273 774 422 Brighton Marina, Brighton, BN2 5WA Tel: 01273 622 423 What is planned? A party set menu and a New Years Eve set menu (only Brighton Marina opens on Christmas Day) How much is it per head? Party menu: Menu A: 2 courses for £15.95 or 3 courses for £19.95 Christmas Day menu: A glass of bucks fizz, smoked salmon blinis on arrival, a three course menu meal and cheese board with coffee and mince pies for £49.50. NYE menu: 3 courses 29.95 How to book: visit our website www.caferouge.co.uk/christmas or call the restaurant directly.

Venue: The Chilli Pickle, 42 Meeting House Lane, Brighton, BN1 1HB What’s happening? Chilli Pickle’s Christmas menu will commence from December. All can enjoy their take on authentic Indian cuisine using great seasonal products with a few festive notes such as Tandoori Grey Leg Partridge with fuit and Nut Biriani, Indian Scotch egg with green mango chutney, Christmas Pudding Kulfi with forest fruit compote and ginger biscuit. They will also be selling an extended range of pickles and chutneys, hampers and fine tea ware. How much is it per head? All the dishes will be listed on the normal Al a Carte. For parties of 8 and above a pre order will be needed 3 days in advance. 2 course plus nibbles £19.95. 3 course plus nibbles £24. How to book: Send an email to enquiries@thechillipicklebistro.co.uk, or call on 01273 323824

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Venue: INK Bar, Meeting House Lane, Brighton. What is planned?: Ink provides four different spaces within the club for staff Christmas

parties, depending on how many people are in the group. The empisis is on ‘exclusive luxury and festive fun.’ The areas available for parties are: ‘DECEDENCE’: This caters for up to 30 people, and overlooks the whole club; the perfect place to see and be seen. ‘ENVY’: This is for smaller groups of up to 16, set back from the crowd in a exclusive VIP Lounge area. ‘MIAMI’: This room is perfect for large groups of up to 100 people. This is a cool ‘Miami Vice’ inspired room with its own private bar. ‘MORROCAN’: This area is the height of luxury for smaller groups of up to 20 people who want a very private night with a bedouin tent feel.Each area comes with 1-2 personal waitresses. How much is it per head? INK work with a bar spend charge. This means each area has a minum ‘bar spend’ which means that all the money that is paid, you and your staff will get back to the form of drinks. For example, ‘decence’ has a £500.00 bar spend and this will work out that if 30 people attend your staff party, they will each get £16.00 worth of free drinks. How to book: INK: 01273 207040 Direct dial: 07738 712858 or email: zoeurben@live.co.uk

Venue: Rendezvous Casino, Brighton Marina. What’s happening? Tired of the Same old Office party?

Then why not enjoy the casino experience, live entertainment, disco, karaoke or just plain gaming. Whatever night you choose Rendezvous will make it a night to remember. Learn how to play the games, book your party in for some free pre-dinner gaming tuition. From large “corporate events” to “dinner for two” don’t take a gamble on your evening. How much is it per head? You can enjoy the 4 course Christmas menu starting from 27th November. Prices range from £15.95 - £24.95 or just £9.95 for the all day Sunday menu. How to book: Reservations or Event information 01273 605602 e-mail promotions@rendezvouscasinobrighton.com www.gambleaware.co.uk

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Venue: Crown and Anchor, 33 High Street, Shoreham. What’s happening? A sumptuous three course menu available for Lunch or Dinner, from a traditional Christmas Dinner with all the trimmings to more contemporary English favourites. We cater for both large and small groups, to avoid disappointment book now. How much is it per head? £9.95 How to book: 01273 463500. www.crownandanchor-shoreham.co.uk

Venue: Seattle Restaurant & Bar, Hotel Seattle, Brighton Marina, Brighton, BN2 5WA. What is planned? Seattle Christmas Celebrations! With floor to ceiling views of the marina and out to sea, where could be better for a Christmas celebration this season? Celebrating with colleagues? Try the Christmas party nights, with all your festive favourites on the menu and a disco to spice up the evening- it’s a firm favourite with the whole office! And that is just the start of the celebrations at the hotel. Check out www.hotelseattlebrighton.com to find out more. How much is it per head? Prices from £34 per person. How to book: 01273 679799

Venue: Whites Bar and Kitchen, 23 High Street, Steyning. What’s happening? Enjoy your Christmas party in lovely Steyning. Dishes to choose from include Whites’ Turkey, Sherry Glazed Ham Hock, Coriander and Ginger Salmon, Goats Cheese Polenta, and Rolled Loin of Sussex Beef.

How much is it per head? Christmas parties are £26 for parties of ten or more. Christmas Day 3 course lunch £18.50 How to book: Please call 01903 812347 or visit the website: www.whitesbarkitchen.co.uk

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LIFE Savers in action A bumpy ride for the inshore lifeboat

Shorehams Crew for Exercise with Peter Huxtable MBE - Cox

The charity that saves lives at sea, Shoreham Lifeboats, takes a practice session with the new MCA coastguard helicopter from Lee-on-Solent. Words and pictures John Periam

he new Augusta Bell AB139 helicopter, now based at Lee-on-Solent, recently took the opportunity to exercise with the two Shoreham Lifeboats. A replacement for the ageing S61N, the helicopter is a lot faster. Although it will not be able to take as many surviors as it predecessor, its agility will give it greater endurance, allowing it to return to base quicker to drop off casualties before returning to the incident. Peter Huxtable MBE, Coxswain of the Shoreham Lifeboat, said “I am delighted to be able to work with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) in ongoing exercises with their helicopters. It is ideal training for current and new crew members, giving them an opportunity to come to terms with the latest technical input that both the RNLI and MCA share when working together.” Currently Shoreham Lifeboat Station is going through a complete rebuild, so when completed in July 2010, the boathouse will be able to house the new Tamar lifeboat, the latest addition to the RNLI fleet at a cost of £2.7m.

Like most stations, all crew members are volunteers, giving their time up 24 hours a day to be on call to save lives at sea. “The one major problem we have is trying to get new crew members on board,” said Peter. “It would be nice if it was a perfect world but we all have to work in normal jobs so sometimes we are very limited crew wise,” he added. The images taken on this exercise involved crew members being winched up onto the Augusta Bell from both boats, several miles out to sea off Shoreham Harbour. Once completed, the crew then carried on with other exercises related to the type of situation that may arise at sea including ‘Man Overboard’ and changing crews from the inshore lifeboat to the All Weather Tyne Class lifeboat at speed. It is important to remember also, that the RNLI relies on donations to keep its stations going - fundraising is still going on for the building of the new station at Shoreham. All information can be found on the Shoreham Station’s own website: www.shorehamlifeboat.

Preparing for crew changeover between boats Preparing to winch up crew member Simon Tugwell

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More than just a railway town

The Bluebell Railway

Surrounded by beautiful countryside and quaint villages, Haywards Heath is a town with character and charm. Tim Parker pays a visit

he first time I saw Haywards Heath was from the window of the non-stop Brighton Belle service from Victoria to Brighton in 1958. Haywards Heath still had a cattle market in those days which could be seen from the train. But there was a problem - it was extraordinarily difficult to admire the countryside and the town while at the same time finishing breakfast. The Brighton Belle was approaching a certain age, the time when it would have to be retired; it appeared to have square wheels. Crossing a set of points at speed the Belle would lurch from side to side in the most alarming manner; it required determination and skill to keep hold of a breakfast plate. Coffee was particularly troublesome, sometimes it would jump out of its cup. There was a remedy however, a kindly waiter advised me of that. “Sir, always put a spoon in your cup and leave it there. If you do that you will reduce the spillage by half.” The waiters were smart, polite and efficient. They had to be, within the space of an hour they would serve a crowded coach a full breakfast - cereals, porridge ,grapefruit, kippers, bacon, eggs (whichever way you liked them) toast, marmalade, coffee or tea; quite a feat. Unlike most Sussex towns and villages, Haywards Heath was created by the Railway. The London to Brighton Line was opened in 1841 at a cost of around two million pounds. It was constructed within two

years from start to finish, a fantastic achievement especially as the line required the building of the Clayton and Balcombe tunnels as well as Macotta’s beautiful railway viaduct, just North of the town. Macotta, a talented Italian Architect, by the way also designed Brighton’s wonderful Station. Haywards Heath sits on the edge of the Sussex High Weald. To the south lie the sweeping hills of the Sussex Downs and to the east, Ashdown Forest. A five minute drive in any direction from the town centre finds you in the lovely Sussex countryside. How will you know when you get to the Weald? That’s easy, the hills in the Weald are uneven, it is very wooded, the soil changes its nature, and in the spring you cannot fail to notice the riot of rhododendrons with their trumpet-shaped flowers. In Henry VIII’s time the Weald was a hive of industry producing iron and glass. Such was the competition between these two industries that the King was asked to name his priority; he chose Iron. Many of the beautiful ponds and lakes in central Sussex are the remains of those industries, man-made ‘hammer ponds.’ The first hospital in the area opened in 1859. It was called the Sussex County Lunatic Asylum and later changed its name to St Francis. It was a remarkable building designed by Henry Kendall, a magnificent yellow brick structure with polychrome decorations. A grim old place

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inside, you might think, but it wasn’t. I had a dear friend, Mary, who developed Alzheimer’s. She was treated with great love and care there. The old hospital was in fact ahead of its time. Unlike many similar institutions built in the 19th century, it made a serious effort to help people get better; it was not a dumping ground for hopeless cases. The old hospital was remarkably self-contained too. It had its own farm, pumping station, brewery, laundry, bakery and an army of tradesmen to keep the great building in order. Oh yes, and there were musicians; music was held to aid recovery. That’s more than enough about the past. Today Haywards Heath is a pleasant, leafy town of some twenty three thousand inhabitants and more goes on than you might suppose. As Haywards Heath has grown there has been an increase in local jobs, particularly in finance and local government. And then there is the New Princess Royal Hospital. This too is a remarkable building and its staff are doing great work for their patients and I can testify to that. I had an operation on my knee last year which has been a great success. My surgeon was a large and jolly man who comes from Turkey. “He is a big chap,” I said to a nurse. “Ah,” she replied, “surgeons have to be strong!” Not quite the answer

“To the south lie the sweeping hills of the Sussex Downs and to the east, Ashdown Forest. A five minute drive in any direction from the town centre finds you in the lovely Sussex countryside. ” I had wanted but all was well. Three weeks after the operation I called to see him. “Mr Parker” he said, “I am pleased to tell you that I have done a very good job.” There was nothing for me to do but thank him and I do so from the bottom of my heart. Haywards Heath has plenty of good shops and restaurants but the pace of life is gentler than in the large towns and cities, which is just how it should be. There is time to sit and talk and have a smoke if you must. The Broadway in the centre of the town has a special ambience with its tree-lined pavements, hanging baskets and flower filled tubs. Stop there for a coffee and watch the world go by. There are several lovely Sussex villages in the immediate vicinity of the town - Balcombe, Lindfield, Slaugham and Cuckfield, each with

their own pubs and unique charm. And then there are numerous places of interest, not least the famous Bluebell Railway where more than once I have taken a ride to remember the marvellous sounds of a steam engine and the ribbon of white smoke it leaves behind. There’s also Wakehurst Place (Kew in the country), Ardingly Reservoir, High Beeches and then, best of all as far as I am concerned, Borde Hill Gardens. Borde Hill has been described as one of the country’s truly great gardens. It has outstanding views across its Parkland including Macotta’s famous viaduct, and boasts a remarkably good restaurant, Jeremy’s. Jeremy’s is a really special place and I shall certainly pay it another visit. After all this scribbling I reckon I deserve a good dinner and I know Jeremy’s will not let me down. Thinking about it I should have stopped at Jeremy’s Café Elvira for breakfast – it would have been a good place to start my day in Haywards Heath, a railway town with character.

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Victorian festival of Christmas with a twist Celebrating 10 Merry Years at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

elightful dreams of Christmases past become a reality at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard as the Victorian Festival of Christmas celebrates a 10th successful year and, unlike the story of Scrooge, this one leaves everyone with an enchanting experience and makes the past become an extra special Christmas present. Portsmouth Historic Dockyard’s Victorian Festival of Christmas is a three day event, taking place on Friday 27th to Sunday 29th November. Visitors will be magically transported into a Dickensian-style bygone era of snowy white streets with a festive fairground and seasonal carols. Hearty food is on the menu including the much-loved roasted chestnuts and mulled wine; and pleasure can be found throughout the dockyard with parlour games, bawdy Music Hall, a nativity farm and a traditional ‘green’ Santa, who ensures this hugely popular event is fun for all the family. Visitors will be met by a host of colourful characters including the Town Crier, suffragettes, chimney sweeps and cheeky scamps. The organisers would also like to advise revellers to be wary of pickpockets… Fagin and his gang are out in force in the tavern to celebrate 100 years of being in film, along with plenty of others who will bring back the enjoyment of singing and dancing in public. Children can enjoy Victorian treats from Father Christmas in his grotto onboard HMS Warrior 1860, before taking their place in the school room in the Royal Naval Museum, to ensure they are on best behaviour before Queen Victoria herself arrives to oversee the merriment.

Gifts are a-plenty when the grand buildings of the Historic Dockyard are transformed into a glorious bazaar of arts, crafts, food, drink and gifts, a Continental Market and Georgian Colonnades – making the Festival of Christmas the largest Christmas market on the South Coast! The day draws to a close with a twilight parade through the Historic Dockyard of all the festival characters, led by Queen Victoria in a beautiful horse-drawn carriage, and set against the backdrop of the ships in their illuminated glory. Ticket prices include entry to all the festive entertainment and entry to the attractions at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, HMS Victory, the Mary Rose, HMS Warrior 1860, the Royal Naval Museum and Action Stations. (Harbour Tours not included). Tickets: Adults: £12.50, Seniors: £10.50, Children (5-15 years): £10.50, under 5s free, Family (up to 5 people, max 2 adults/seniors): £37.50. Further information and ticket booking can be found on the website www.christmasfestival.co.uk

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November... Brighton & Hove Soirée Rotary Club Xmas Fair Saturday 28th November 2009 Wonderful stalls with homemade cakes and a multitude of gifts to buy for Xmas. All monies will go to Rotary Charities and Father Christmas will be in attendance. St Christopher’s School, New Church Road, Hove. 10.30am – 4pm Free entrance Rick Wakeman Book Reading Monday 16 November 2009 The Further Adventures of a Grumpy Old Rock Star takes you, the privileged reader, on a trip of absurd excess, a cultural car crash of side-splitting hilarity and an unforgettable glimpse (again) into the life of one of Britain’s most legendary showmen, rock stars and all-time great raconteurs. Hear Rick read from and discuss this exciting new book. The Old Market Theatre, Upper Market Street, Hove. 6.30pm Tickets £6. 01273 736222

BRIGHTON’S GOT TALENT An invitation to fame from Rendezvous Casino, Brighton Marina Following on from our very successful Rendezvous Rivals, Rendezvous Casino are giving you the chance to win £1000 all you have to do is show us your talent, and if you get voted through to the final you could take the title of Brighton’s Got Talent 2010 and win £1000. Heats will be held in January, February and March 2010 and the Final in April. Come and support the contestants and see just what whacky and wonderful talent they share with us. This competition is in assoctiation with top London and Brighton based E3 Artistes Entertainment agency. Call today and request an entry form 01273 605602 or e-mail info@rendezvouscasinobrighton.com Closing date for entries is 30th November 2009.

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hile all the other October festivals are over, Brighton Early Music Festival keeps the festival fires burning on until 8th November. “The festival theme of East meets West is a bit of winter warmer,” explains Co-Artistic Director, Clare Norburn. “We are joined by some of the most exciting names in world and early music from China, India, the Middle East and Eastern Europe to transport you from the beginning of British winter to a warmer clime and to help you lose those winter blues.” The programme centres on extraordinary collaborations across the centuries between western classical music and musical traditions

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from the East. “History is full of surprising examples of musicians from different traditions coming together to create an exciting new fusion of sound,” adds Deborah Roberts, the other Co-Artistic Director. “We think of fusion or crossover as a new concept, but it really isn’t at all.” Take the example of 16th century Goa. When the Portuguese missionaries arrived, they used the music of the local population to help get their message across. Music can be a powerful communicator in circumstances when you don’t speak the language or know the customs. The kind of music that might have come out of

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such a cross-cultural exchange is recreated by early music vocal group The Orlando Consort and leading Indian classical musicians Shahid Khan, Jonathan Mayer and Kuljit Bhamra. This performance, which will take place on Friday 6th November in St Bartholomew’s Church, is of such interest, that it will also be recorded for later broadcast on BBC Radio 3.” Visit www.bremf.org.uk or call 01273 833746 for a brochure. Tickets can be bought through the Dome Box (01273 709709: £2.25 booking charge) or at www.bremf.org.uk (no fee for etickets or £1 for your tickets to be held).

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arren Urben has been working on new paintings in a style very different to her past flamboyance. The new oils are narrative paintings each capturing a moment in time and is an ongoing theme. Her Gallery and Studio will be open for the Artists Open House Christmas Trail on the last weekend in November and first two weekends in December. There will be a special weekend opening on the 21st and 22nd November to raise money for a hydrotherapy pool for the residents of Bervern View in Barcombe, a residential home for young people with profound disibilities. Open Gallery/Studio 11 Solway Avenue Patcham, Brighton BN1 8UJ To view other paintings and for further details of the Christmas Trail please visit www.karrenurben.com or call 01273 883699

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Exciting changes at Brighton College T

here is something fundamentally different about Brighton College this term. It’s not just the new 6th form girls’ boarding house or the two new day girls’ houses; nor is it the progress of the new Skidelsky Building which will provide a new English department and workshops for Design Technology. What’s really different is that for the ﬁrst time, children join the senior school in Year 7 – and the 40 boys and girls are already making their mark throughout the school! These bright and energetic children have come from across Sussex to join one of the most popular and successful schools in the South East. Alongside the basics such as English and Maths, they follow a specially designed curriculum, “The Story of Our Land” which is both challenging and fun. It combines geography and history with philosophy and religion, a joined up approach that the National Curriculum does not permit. In addition, the children learn foreign languages including Mandarin, and have specialist tuition in grammar, and science. Lots of time is dedicated to other activities such as art (taught in the stunning Visual Arts Centre), music, drama, dance and sport. All pupils participate in a Life Skills course that includes useful tips on basic cookery, pitching a tent, answering a formal dinner invitation and sewing a button on to a shirt. An array of clubs and activities as well as external visits and excursions ensure that whatever their passion, every child has the broadest education possible. Pupils in Years 7 and 8 participate in all aspects of school life, attending Chapel, performing in concerts, competing in school matches and the fundraising activities for local charities. However, the children beneﬁt from their own dedicated space at the heart of the historic campus and have a dedicated Head, Deputy Heads and assistant staff. Brighton College provides the perfect start in life. Children The school attaches huge importance to treating each child as discover learning can be fun, they develop a thirst for an individual. There is a strong sense of community and visitors knowledge and they form an understanding of the wider world. often comment on the friendly atmosphere of the place. The It is the school’s mission to ensure they emerge as well rounded pastoral care was praised earlier this year as “outstanding” by individuals, at ease with themselves and those around them. inspectors, who also noted children are positively BrightonOfsted Absolute Banner:Layout 7 that 23/9/09 13:52 Page 1 To make an appointment for a private tour and to meet the encouraged and educated about healthy living. teachers and current staff, call 01273-704201.

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Fashion with an ethical twist! Towers Girls enjoy the EcoChic Collection

coChic Collection, the ethical online boutique, has launched a unique range of ethical school wear accessories. The company recently collaborated with the Towers Girls School to deliver a fashion show with a difference. The EcoChic Fashion Show watched by several hundred pupils and teachers was a great success and Carole Baker, Headmistress of the Sussex Towers School has embraced the fairtrade message wholeheartedly saying “It was a lovely idea and event and worked really well, so thank you for doing it”. The difference?... The range exclusively showcased and modeled by the girls makes a real difference to people’s living standards in Peru. EcoChic Collection works hard to ensure that every single piece within their range all designed in the UK, is produced in the most ethical way possible, using traditional skills and environmentally friendly production methods and materials; with the latest unique range of ethical school wear being of no exception! The range, intended for 2 to 16 year olds includes handmade and ethically produced alpaca berets, scarves, mittens and gloves, as well as fair trade and organic cotton drawstring bags for sports kits. These toasty designs will undeniably offer warmth this winter with the use of Alpaca luxury yarns, which is renowned for its soft touch, luxurious feel and durable nature. The range is handmade and produced by skilled artisans in Peru, where the making of textiles and use of alpaca is a cultural tradition going back centuries. Around 2,200 families are involved in alpaca farming above 3000 meters, an estimated 12-15,000 people in all who, if not for alpaca, would have no other means of earning a living. The factory Brightonwhere Absolute Banner:Layout 7 is 20/10/09 09:12 22 Page the EcoChic school range produced employs people, many of whom were previously affected by poverty,

poor education and violence in the home. Having a stable job has changed their lives, as this work offers a fair wage, health care and a pension, which is rare in Peru. The alpaca range is complemented effortlessly by EcoChic Collection’s answer to an ethical P.E Bag. The EcoChic drawstring bag makes the ideal ethical P.E. bag. The bags are made from Fair Trade organic cotton and are produced by K V Kuppam in the state of Tamil Nadu in Southern India. There is a long tradition of hand-weaving in the area and three hundred weavers are employed within K V Kuppam, which is a Fair Trade organisation. So, why not get involved? EcoChic are appealing to more schools to get on board. EcoChic Collection is passionate about ethical business practice and wishes to spread the word of ecology and sustainable design further. They say “We would be thrilled to offer the range into your school uniform and even hold another fashion show at your school; offering your pupils the chance to learn ﬁrst hand about making ethical decisions and positively helping the world around them.” The Navy School Alpaca Beret and ﬂower retails at £22.50, the Alpaca Kids Mittens and Gloves range from £11.50 to £16.50 and the EcoChic Drawstring P.E. bag retails at £3.95.The entire range an be viewed at: EcoChic School Uniforms For enquiries please contact: Deborah Miarkowska on 01273 24 55 33, or email 2hello@ecochiccollection.co.uk

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Porsche Presents The Porsche Design Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Selection The latest Porsche Design Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Selection is now available from Porsche Centre Mid-Sussex. This new range includes exclusive clothing and lifestyle accessories designed with the same principles as every Porsche car. From the new lightweight Aluframe luggage range to the precision Panamera chronograph watches, there are Christmas present ideas for every Porsche enthusiast. For more information please call 01444 318170 or pop in to see us.

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NAUTIQUA OFFERS STUNNING GLASS HOUSE SHOW HOME AND JUST ONE APARTMENT REMAINING BARRATT has furnished its stunning home The Glass House at its Nautiqua development in Cowes and is inviting visitors to come and view the beautiful interior. The Glass House design boasts an unrivalled corner position on the development hosting just a select number of homes to enjoy the stunning views across the Solent. Boasting a clean white interior, with glass features throughout, the home is a showcase for anyone wanting a new build with unique features. An eye-catching glass encased staircase leads through the centre of the property with floor to ceiling windows reflecting light across the living area and providing stunning views of the beachfront and water. Spacious balconies with striking decking on both the first floor and roof offer a sun trap throughout the summer months and the perfect space for alfresco dining. The first floor provides the lounge and ultra modern chocolate and white kitchen offering a separate island which houses the oven with a segregated breakfast bar for casual dining. All the appliances are encapsulated into the clean line units with an American style fridge freezer and separate

drinks fridge adding to the features. Low level spotlights create a subtle ambience. A spacious four bedroom home, The Glass House provides a generous playroom on the ground floor along with the second bedroom which offers a stunning walk-in wardrobe and en-suite. The perfect guest quarters on a different floor to the rest of the sleeping accommodation. The second floor provides the master bedroom boasting panoramic views across the water – an unbelievable sight to wake up to. This room also offers a large en-suite with separate shower and bath and a walk-in wardrobe. Double bedrooms for both the third and the fourth sleeping rooms provide fitted wardrobes and a double sinked bathroom to share.

“Along with The Glass House we only have one ground floor apartment for sale now, which comes with a balcony and parking space,” reports Mark Docherty, Barratt sales director. “Nautiqua lies close to a family friendly beach and many of the apartments offer superb views of the Solent, so it’s hardly surprising that most have now been sold. People are snapping them up for permanent as well as holiday homes. “Priced at £375,995, this home offers a kitchen, family living room with balcony, two en-suite bedrooms and a cloakroom. There are sea views from the balcony. Nautiqua is a collection of four bedroom luxury houses and apartments located in Cowes in an unrivalled beachfront location. Appealing to both couples and families the homes offer a fabulous lifestyle choice whether you choose to live in one of the homes or keep it as a stunning holiday home, Nautiqua has it all. For further information and to book a viewing appointment please contact the sales office on 01983 200923 or visit www.barratthomes.co.uk

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By Jonathan Perham, Private Banker for Coutts in Brighton

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he UK Government is actively encouraging and targeting British banks to start lending more to consumers and companies to revive the falling housing market and improve confidence. With interest rates at historic lows this is great news for homeowners and buyers who have found themselves struggling to gain mortgage approval and support. The Council of Mortgage Lenders said that gross mortgage lending in August was down by 13% from July’s figures, but that this “seasonal fall is to be expected and underlying lending seems to have stabilised during the summer” and the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) said that “first time buyers had now returned to the market. Mortgage approvals also increased sharply in June, up to 51,100, from 41,000 in May, this is up from just 23,000 in January. However difficulties in valuing properties is leading to some delays in mortgage approvals, and there are reports that this is contributing to the collapse of some housing chains. Although lenders have been reporting a rise in demand for mortgages and have seen application levels increasing, actual lending is lagging.”0 At the prime residential property end of the market, Savills say that average values rose by 4.3% in the second quarter of 2009, effectively wiping out the falls seen in the first quarter. However, this still leaves values 20% below their 2007 peak. However, the outlook says that we have entered the first stages of a ‘bumpy recovery’, and that while the market is showing signs of seasonal improvement, we are by no means out of the woods and a worsening economic outlook, could erode the spring growth by the end of the year, particularly if bonus money remains thin on the ground. What is also apparent is how homeowners are

responding to major changes in the property market. Coutts for example is beginning to notice customers changing their borrowing behaviours by severing current agreements, even breaking fixtures and incurring penalties in order to borrow at more competitive rates. At Coutts in Brighton our clients are among the wealthiest people in the region. As such our balance sheet is heavily deposit led and so we have remained open for all types of mortgage and lending business throughout the downturn. Not only are we looking after our existing clients but we’re also seeing new business from clients unable to arrange larger size deals elsewhere. In the current climate it is important that lenders avoid high leverage, that they structure repayments/interest cover to suit income and provide clients with adequate flexibility where needed and it is pleasing to note that this approach to mortgages, which we have followed for years, remains a robust model. There is no denying that there has been increasing concern as to who banks lend to and this has led some banks to tighten their lending criteria. But this is where private banks are at an advantage, as not only are they more inclined to know each and everyone of our clients, but

“...the outlook says that we have entered the first stages of a ‘bumpy recovery’, and that while the market is showing signs of seasonal improvement, we are by no means out of the woods...”

they will also be able to assess their credentials and build a detailed assessment of their financial position, taking into account any tied assets, equity and investments. In more recent times we have noticed an increase in interest towards fixing mortgage rates at current levels since they have been at historic lows. Therefore as part of our tailored approach to our clients’ lending options we are offering longer term fixed rate mortgages for 2, 5 and 7 year facilities in excess of £500,000. As a more flexible and accessible option, Coutts offers a Mortgage Reserve Account. With this the client can take both a fixed and variable rate within one facility giving the opportunity to repay and redraw the variable rate element as and when they need to. Flexibility has always been key to the Coutts approach and mortgages are arranged to suit the requirements of the client, whether it is a currency mortgage for an overseas property or a buy-to-let mortgage for an investment property or a standard mortgage for the family home. Why not see if Coutts can help? For further information about Coutts in Sussex, call Jonathan Perham, Private Banker on 07768460034 or email jonathan.perham@coutts.com or visit Coutts.com. Credit: over 18s only. Security may be required. Sterling mortgage loans are provided by Coutts Finance Co, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority for regulated mortgage activities and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Coutts & Co. Non-sterling mortgages are provided by Coutts & Co, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority for regulated mortgage business. YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE. CHANGES IN EXCHANGE RATE MAY INCREASE THE STERLING EQUIVALENT OF YOUR DEBT IF IT IS DENOMINATED IN ANOTHER CURRENCY.

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Preparation Is Key

his is the third part of a series of articles looking at risk management issues for SMEs. The first two articles looked at Risk Assessment and the development of a recovery strategy for your business. This month we are addressing the development of the recovery team structures and the associated recovery plans. Having developed a recovery strategy for your business functions, it is vital that you can effectively manage any incident that occurs and can recover in an acceptable timeframe. To do this you need a clearly defined recovery team structure and a concise set of instructions and associated contact information. A common mistake is to create a plan containing too much information as this is unlikely to be actually read in an emergency. My key message is keep it simple and prepare separate high level plans / call lists for each business function and do not mix detailed recovery procedures with the initial ‘first steps’ plan. BCM Recovery Team Structure Your recovery team structure should be closely aligned to your normal organisation structure and should contain the following: 1. Incident Management Team (IMT) – responsible for conducting the initial incident assessment and directly managing each stage of the recovery process 2. Information Technology Team – responsible for the recovery of the IT infrastructure, systems and voice / data networks

Roger Clifton-Moore explains the importance of SME Risk Management, Business Continuity Management and Plan Development 3. Facilities Team – responsible for the recovery of the office infrastructure and associated office supplies and support services 4. Business Teams – a separate team for each business function, responsible for implementing the recovery plan for their specific function It is very important to assign ‘ownership’ of each team and the associated recovery plan to an individual, usually the functional head. The ‘plan owner’ is responsible for ensuring that their recovery plan is viable and that their recovery team is trained. BCM Plan Structure Each of the above teams should have a separate ‘high level’ recovery plan containing team specific recovery checklists, internal and external contact information and the team recovery strategy. Each plan should be kept as concise as possible and should, where applicable, refer to separately documented recovery procedures. All plans, associated call lists and procedures must be held ‘off-site’ in both hardcopy and electronic forms and must be easily accessible 24/7. It is recommended that you create a ‘Battlebox’ for each team and store it away from the primary site. Note, whilst it is sensible for each team member to keep a copy of the high level plan at home, you should avoid keeping the ‘Battlebox’ (or indeed your IT backup data) at a ‘home’ as it may not be readily accessible to other team members if that person is not contactable or away at the time of the incident!

BCM Emergency Call List (ECL) The most immediate requirement following a major incident is the ability to contact key internal staff and external agencies / service suppliers. In addition to the team recovery plans it is strongly recommended that you create a separate ‘Emergency Call List’ containing the priority internal and external contact details. This can easily be created in a form which each person can keep on them (i.e. in their wallet / purse) and therefore will be immediately accessible off-site at all times. I have given you an overview of what is required when developing your recovery plans and call lists. However, there are many associated issues to be considered. Making use of an experienced third party can make a cost effective contribution to the development of a workable recovery plan for your business. The next article will look at a very important aspect of BCM which is the regular review, maintenance and testing of your recovery plans. We are a Sussex based company, so if you would like further information about the services we can offer you and your business, or would like a copy of our BCM risk checklist, do email or contact me. Roger Clifton-Moore MBCI Recovery Management International Business Continuity Management Phone: 01273 832 996 Mobile: 07860 438 267 rmi-rcm@pavilion.co.uk www.thebci.org Member of the Business Continuity Institute

See in the New Year… And now for something completely different . . .

...on a charity walk for the Martlets

with the Martlets A sponsored walk across the Downs finishing at Plumpton College where you and the New Year will be welcomed in with a glass of bubbly. Limited places available, tickets £20. For more info contact Antonia 01273 747455

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It promises to be a New Years Eve night you will always remember!

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nd now for something completely different ... walk into the New Year with The Martlets. For those who wish to escape the TV and noise of New Year’s Eve parties, you can now join the Martlets on Thursday 31st December for a three hour sponsored night walk starting and finishing at Plumpton College. The walk begins at 8.30pm and you will be back at the college in time to welcome in the New Year with bubbly and canapés. Registration is £20.00 and numbers are limited. The registration fee includes your own head-torch and refreshments before and after the walk. Please note that this is a group walk and you will be asked to stay with the group in the interest of safety. For more information and a registration form contact Martlets Fundraising on 01273 747455 or email antonia.shepherd@themartletshospice.co.uk. You will also need proper walking boots and appropriate clothing as you will be walking on footpaths, bridleways and tracks.

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Highly Deco-rated - which is the nation’s favourite architectural style, asks Liam Russell

rutalism, Romanesque, Gothic – the list of styles is extensive. In the wake of Lord Roger’s failed proposals for Chelsea Barracks there has been a lot of discussion over ‘what the public really wants’ and ‘whether architects ever understand the public’s taste’. As an example of what constitutes ‘taste’, which is so difficult to predict, it was not so long ago that some of our beloved buildings were thought hideous – the Royal Pavilion, a local landmark, was earmarked for demolition many times throughout its history. It is rumoured to have been saved by one demolition averse councillor’s vote after the Second World War. With over 100 Billion nerve endings in our brains it is no surprise that we each have different tastes although our choice of favourite style and building is not simply derived from within but also very powerful social influences. Some of our favourite buildings here in East Sussex are of the Art Deco style and most agree that they represent a lot that is good with great buildings. The Art Deco movement, hugely popular in the 1920’s, 30’s and 40’s was a style based on decoration and informs some of the most popular buildings in the UK and overseas. The popularity of Art Deco

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(as with all styles) was not guaranteed as the style fell out of favour many times over the years – in particular during the 1970’s. In Britain most of our Art Deco buildings have clean lines, large expanses of glazing, and are painted white or have light colours. They are mostly devoid of the more ornamental decoration of the Miami style Art Deco in contrast. Of interest, in the discussion about taste is that the modernistic buildings (and I include British Art Deco here) often lack a human scale or craft. This is one of the principal laments of critics and the public regarding new buildings – ergo pastiche and traditional styles are the answer. However, British Art Deco buildings have a human quality without compromising their lightness and integrity. An example of the human quality in Art Deco, and therefore our love affair with animals, is Berthold Lubetkin’s Penguin Pool in London Zoo. Two local sites of note are Saltdean’s Lido and Bexhill’s De La Warr Pavilion. Taking Bexhills De La Warr Pavilion, a triumph of 1930’s modernistic Art Deco design, it is clear to see that its inherent qualities combined with a proper programme of events and a good café, bar and restaurant make it one of the best buildings and

venues to visit all year round. It embraces all of the most valuable characteristics of proper public space; you can visit it free of charge, often this includes the exhibitions and events too, enjoy its grounds and setting on the seafront and soak up the feeling that life is good. The De La Warr’s design is all ‘clean lines’ and large glazed areas with possibly one of the most beautiful staircases ever constructed. It has curves too which give the building a charm and imbue with a sense of the organic. Perhaps this is one of the reasons it is so successful – because it has a true sense of generosity as it ticks so many boxes. Styles are constantly changing of course and although the trend for soulless flat rendered white buildings might be coming to an end (thankfully) it seems that Art Deco will stand strong, curves and all, and that is why it gets my vote as one of the best. Take advantage of our seasonal discounts – we look forward to hearing from you. Liam Russell Architects Ltd Tel: 0845 180 3676 Mob: 07971 573 422 Email: liam.russell@liamrussellarchitects.co.uk Website: www.liamrussellarchitects.com

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EACH MONTH, ABSOLUTE BRIGHTON WILL BE DELIVERED TO SELECTED HOMES IN PRESTIGIOUS AREAS IN AND AROUND THE CITY. THIS MONTH’S AREA IS: WITHDEAN Just some of the many places where you can pick up your copy of Absolute Brighton BRIGHTON Brighton Station, Queens Road Jury’s Inn Hotel Studio 27, Queens Road Parsons, Son and Basley, Queens Road Starbucks, Churchill Square Oxygen, 74 West Street Moksha Café, 4/5 York Place, Nia Café, Trafalgar Street The Laines Deli, 31 Trafalgar Street Easy News, 29 Trafalgar Street The Point Hairdressers, Trafalgar Street Rosalins Hair and Beauty Salon, 78 Trafalgar St Fired Earth, Prince Albert Street Gars, 19 Prince Albert Street Ambience Gallery, Meeting House Lane Kellerwood, 12d Meeting House Lane Jeremy Hoye, 22a Ship Street Brighton Beautique, 14 Ship St She Said, Ship Street Gardens Reiss Clothing, East Street Toni & Guy, 68 East Street Champneys, 24 East Street Madame Geisha, East Street Regent Arcade Art at Five, Bartholomews Karen Millen, Nile Street Velvet, Bond Street Art @ Tailor Made, 3 Brighton Square Solutions inc, Hannington Quarter, Donatellos, 1-3 Brighton Square Fratellis, 20 Brighton Sqaure Starbucks, Market Square Elite dressmakers, The Lanes Browns, Duke Street Powder, 5a Duke St Look Fantastic, Duke Street Havana Restaurant, 32 Duke Street Hotel Du Vin, 2-6 Ship Street Electric, 18 Ship Street Leone Clare, Upper North Street Sabai Thai Restaurant. 165-169 Princes Place, North Street Juice FM, North Street Ha! Ha! Pavilion Buildings Dome Box Office, New Road Treatment Rooms, 21 New Road Okinami Restaurant, New Road Shine Hairdressers, Gloucester Road Midnight Communications, Foundry St Priory Partnership, Frederick Place Tower Point, North Road Wagamamas, North Road Myhotel, 17 Jubilee Square Skin Clinics, Jubilee Square LA Fitness, North Road O-zone, 21 – 23 Church Street Aruna Newsagents, 55 Gardner Street AIB Bank, Marlborough Place Graves Jenkins, 26 Marlborough Place Healys Solicitors, 8 Old Steine Venus Hairdresser, Old Steine Terraces, Madeira Drive Caffyns showroom, Preston Road, Wynne Baxter, 15-19 Dyke Road

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BRIGHTON MARINA Karma, Waterfront Seatle Hotel, Waterfront Rendezvous Casino David Lloyd, Marina Walk of Fame Café, Waterfront Neilson, Locksview ASDA (Petrol station) Marina Dental Care, Marina Square

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Coffee Republic, 57 Church Road Mishon Mackay, 170 Church Road Clinic Nine, 212 Church Road Lansdowne Place Hotel, Lansdowne Pl Arscotts, 54 Lansdowne Place Caffé Nero, The Drive J Farrington Dentist, 40 Norfolk Square Starbucks, Western Road Brighton White, 2 Hampton Place Design Interiors, 56 Western Road Beauty Secrets, 65 Western Road Barneys Restaurant, Western Road Caffe Nero, 208 Western Road Coffee Republic, 55 Western Road Spektra Hairdressing, 69 Western Road, Intoto Kitchens, 119/120 Western Road Nail Studio, 1 Brunswick Rd Brunswick Pub, Brunswick Road GK UNA hair salon, 19 Upper Market St Tin Drum, Second Ave Le Lion D’or, George Street The Hair and Nail Loft, George Street Diamond Nails, George Street Murray Media, 1 Blatchington Road Babylon Lounge, Western Esplanade The Lawns Café, Hove Lawns, Kingsway Hove Practice, 28 Wilbury Road Gym and Tonic, 42 Queen Victoria Road

PORTSLADE Tooth Smart, 137 Portland Road, Hove Southern FM, Franklin Road, Portslade Rivervale cars (Mazda), Victoria Rd Caffyns Volvo, Victoria Road, Portslade Hair and Beauty Lounge, Portland Road Westbourne Motors, 270 Portland Road TJ Signs, Portland Business Park

SHOREHAM/LANCING SOUTHWICK Frosts Cars, Brighton Road, Shoreham Glam, 14a High Street, Shoreham Stephanie Reed, 80 High Street Crown and Anchor, High St, Shoreham Identity Hair Salon, High St, Shoreham The Smile Studio, East St, Shoreham Hair and Nail lounge, 30 East Street, Crop Shop, 7 St Mary’s Road, Shoreham The Holmbush shopping centre Shoreham Airport Style and Silver, Bank House, Southwick Square

WORTHING Bryce’s Seafood, The Steine The Fish Factory, Brighton Sofa, Marine Parade Casa Ciro, Marine Parade Richard John Hair, 2 - 4 Royal Arcade Splash FM, Guildbourne Centre Shaun Slater Gould, Ann Street Liming Restaurant, 13/15 New Street Food Restaurant, New Street Euphoric. 17 Chandos Road Burlington Hotel, Marine Parade (Gio’s) Tangerine Bar, Marine Parade

Caffyns Plc, Goring Rd, Goring Montage, 29 Brighton Road

BURGESS HILL Porsche Mid-Sussex, York Road Burgess Hill Girls School, Keymer Road

LEWES Lewes District Council, Southover House, Southover Rd Chalk Gallery, 4 North Street Gorringes, 15 North Street Gorringes, Market Street Lewes Estates, High Street The Crown Inn, 191 High Street Seasons Of Lewes, 199 High Street Artisan, 197 High Street Cubitt & West, 209 High Street Wycherley Estate Agents, 56 High Street Cheese Please, 46 High Street Bone, 36 High Street White Hart Hotel, High Street Pelham House Hotel, High Street Wynne Baxter, 221 High Street Shelleys Hotel, High Street Dome Hairdressing, High Street Laportes, 1 Lansdowne Place Esquire, 3 Lansdowne Place Equilibrium Health Centre, 16 Station St Avant Garde, 28 High Street Oyster lingerie, 5 North Court Dorset pub, 22 Malling St

OTHER AREAS Harwoods, London Road, Pulborough Polka Dot, Hurstpierpoint South Lodge Hotel, Lower Beeding The Royal Oak, Poynings Tottington Manor, Edburton, Henfield NK Hair, Brick Lane Henfield Richwards Estate Agents, Henfield White Mischief Weddings, Henfield Ghyll Manor, High St, Rusper Ripples Bathrooms, Keymer Rd, Hassocks Shepherd and Dog, Fulking White Horse Hotel, Rottingdean Bright on Beauty, Rottingdean Angels n’ Saints, Rottingdean Newick Park, Newick Buxted Park, Uckfield The Gallops, Woodmancote The Ginger Fox, Woodmancote Wickwoods, Albourne Cowdray Park, Cowdray, Midhurst Cromwells at Golding Barn, Small Dole Cherrywood Events, Stanmer House

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ABSOLUTE BRIGHTON . ISSUE 58 . NOVEMBER 2009

ISSUE 58 . NOVEMBER 2009

PARTY TIME!

TOP PLACES IN SUSSEX FOR CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS

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IDEAS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY FASHION . PROPERTY . TRAVEL . BEAUTY . EDUCATION . ART . FACES & PLACES

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