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WAKEHURST LAUNCHES FAMILY ACTIVITIES
This summer, Wakehurst, Kew’s wild botanic garden in the heart of Sussex, comes alive with a range of exciting activities, offering many options for the ultimate family day out. There’s something for all ages, from activity trails to bespoke art installations to capture the ideal photo opportunity.
NEW CHILDREN’S & COMMUNITY GARDEN
All day, Free with entry Families can discover a new corner of Wakehurst’s 535acre garden for the very first time. Nestled in the heart of the Mansion Gardens, a new, inclusive, and accessible space will be unveiled for all to enjoy. The Mud Kitchen, a Wakehurst family favourite, has undergone a redesign to expand and improve the area for even more messy play, with existing shady spots transformed into sensory corners and learning zones for workshops and school groups. The area is designed with the community in mind, ensuring everyone has access to green spaces, to learn more about nature and the vital role that different plants play in our health and wellbeing.
“We’re so excited to start welcoming families into the Children’s & Community Garden at Wakehurst,” said Carmen Sheridan, Cultural Gardener.
“We’ve consulted with charities and community groups, ensuring that it is a safe and welcoming
environment for all visitors. We hope that the Garden becomes a cherished destination for families from the local area and beyond.”
MEADOWLAND
Until 10 September
Visitors are invited to dive deep into the grasses and wildflowers of breathtaking meadows and discover spectacular, thoughtprovoking art installations inspired by these beautiful yet threatened habitats. Across the summer, children can wander underneath five 3.5m tall wooden gateways, decked in multicoloured prayer flags, listen to a giant steel gramophone projecting a series of interviews with wildlife, experience life from a bee’s perspective, and sit back on a circle of colourful woven chairs, soaking up the wonder of nature.
In an exciting first, Wakehurst’s own horticulturalists will explore their creative side, as the meadows themselves become a canvas for telling important stories, illustrating the symbiotic relationship between humans and grassland habitats. Children can discover bursts of colour in edible meadows, roam through specially mown paths through the grasses and lie back in a spectacular natural amphitheatre, taking in the magical sounds of summer.
WANDERWILD
Thurs 18 – Sun 20 July
In the golden glow of late
summer evenings, visitors can drift from the glistening waters of Mansion Pond to open lawns and the gently waving grasses of the American Prairie, enjoying beautiful performances from dancers, musicians and more. Kick-starting the school holidays, children can enjoy tucking into delicious street food, whilst a roaming face artist adds a touch of sparkle to the evening.
FLOWER POWER
Sat 20 July - Sun 1 Sept
As part of Meadowland, young explorers can take part in Flower Power, the next Nature Heroes mission, with a brand-new badge up for grabs. The summer edition invites budding botanists to discover more about wildflowers and the important role they play for the planet, with a specially designed trail weaving through the ancient parkland of South Park.
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS
Meadows are truly the star of the season, as swathes of wildflowers create sensory havens across the landscape. For the first time, ancient meadow South Park will be opened for visitors, offering a space for little legs to run wild and explore the speciesrich grassland. Spanning 40 acres, this is the perfect setting for families to enjoy a picnic immersed in nature.
Elsewhere, the Walled Garden transforms into an exquisite and intimate space, overflowing
with colour, texture and summer scents from seasonal showstoppers including dahlias, lavender and cosmos.
Stepping through the American Prairie, budding young ecologists can spot the recognisable spiky heads of Rattlesnake Master or the delicate purple flowers of Camassia, carpeting the Pacific Northwest beds. On warmer days, families seeking shade can head to the cooling canopies around Westwood Lake and
Horsebridge Woods, providing the perfect respite during a summer stroll. Hidden in Pearcelands Wood, woven gallery Wild Wood invites children to venture through a woven badger sett, climb in oversized nests and spot familiar wildlife high in the trees. Little legs can also run wild at family-favourite Tree Trunk Trek, a natural log trail with different obstacles to conquer, and burn off energy at the Labyrinth. Plus, in the heart of the gardens, Planet Wakehurst beckons, as families can discover the UK’s largest outdoor art installation and children can experience a bird’s eye view along the 33ft high Canopy Walk.
With children aged 16 and under visiting for free and a £1 ticket on offer for those on universal or pension credit, Wakehurst is the ultimate affordable destination for a family day out this summer, welcoming new and returning visitors to make cherished memories.
As part of Brighton & Hove Pride’s citywide festivities, FABULOSO brings an incredible array of performers and collectives set to Preston Park on Sat 3 - Sun 4 Aug. Featuring over 150 LGBTQ+ artists across the weekend, this diverse selection of music and performance celebrates the togetherness of Pride in all its forms.
One of FABULOSO’s most exciting offerings is the line-up at this year’s all new Queer ALT Stage on Sunday. Iconic Canadian musician Peaches tops the bill, bringing a ground-shaking, boundary pushing brand of electroclash for what’s set to be a stellar set. They’re joined on the line-up by queer alt-pop queen Girli, provocative drag-pop star Lynks, queer DIY pop artist Foxgluvv, as well as James Indigo and Under The Ivy.
Back for a fifth year ,and featuring a plethora of queer artists, live music, cabaret and comedy, QueerTown hosts a number of exciting performers. Saturday’s line-up features cabaret extraordinaries The Enby Show as well as the UK’s first queer, pan-Asian cabaret production The Bitten Peach. Berlin based spoken word-theatre collective Queerdos also perform alongside queer drag king collective Haus of Dons and awardwinning comedian Billie Gold hosts. Sunday’s focus at QueerTown turns to music. Country music drag artists Hoedown Hunnies lead the charge alongside rising singer-songwriter Amity Miller and queer Brighton artist Paul Diello, as well as Al Start, Amrick Channa, Bee & Jackrabbit, Christavie & Party Bag.
The Sheila McWattie Performance Tent, named after Brighton & Hove’s much-loved women’s rights activist, campaigner, friend and pioneer, has welcomed an incredible selection of stand up, poetry, cabaret and spoken word performances in recent years. 2024’s Saturday line-up includes British-Asian singer Aneesa Chaudhry, indie pop artist Lannie Camper, afro-soul-folk songstress Liz Ikamba, percussionist Rosie Bergonzi, trans and queer multi-instrumentalist Sekinue and powerful vocalist Sera Lilith Gold.
For those seeking a slice of nostalgia at FABULOSO, the Noughty 90s Big Top is the place to be. Bringing iconic dance and pop memories back to life, Dave Pearce’s Dance Anthems are certainly not to be missed. Spanish DJ and producer DJ Sammy, loved for his UK #1 hit of Bryan Adams’ original track Heaven, also joining this year’s lineup alongside 90s dance singer Alison Limerick, renowned British house music group K-Klass, Eurodance group Livin’ Joy ft. Luzahnn, and the smash hit Everybody’s Free star Rozalla.
British pop idols Girls Aloud and global superstar Mika will headline the main stage at this year’s joyful and fun filled FABULOSO two-day community fundraiser event. Joining this spectacular line up is multi-award-winning actor, musician and LGBTQ+ icon, Billy Porter; dancefloor and all out sensation, Sophie EllisBextor; pop family favourites S Club, the UK’s treasured singer-songwriter Gabrielle; New York legend Kevin Aviance, Björn Again, House Gospel Choir and Danny Beard with more artists and acts to be announced over the coming months.
Firmly established as the UK’s most popular international Pride festival, Brighton & Hove Pride is as famous, vibrant, popular, and unique as the city itself. Brighton & Hove Pride’s sole ethos is to promote diversity, inclusion and education within our communities while raising much needed funds for our local LGBTQ+ charity and community groups and projects through the Brighton Rainbow Fund and Social Impact Fund.
As always, the much-loved Brighton & Hove Pride LGBTQ+ Community Parade will open the weekend under this year’s theme of JOY: celebrating life, spirit, and resilience. The parade will wind through the city streets in its usual spectacular colour and style, delighting the thousands of people who take to the streets to watch the event which showcases over one hundred charities, community groups and small businesses, our invaluable emergency services,
the NHS and representatives of other Pride organisations. Other Brighton & Hove Pride favourites including the Pride Village Party and Pride Community Day & Dog Show will also make their rainbow-coloured return.
Pride has raised over £1.3million for the Brighton Rainbow Fund, the Pride Social Impact Fund, Pride Cultural Development Fund and Pride Solidarity Fund. The Brighton Rainbow Fund has a remit to receive donations and to use them to give grants to LGBT and HIV groups and organisations in Brighton and Hove. The Pride Social Impact Fund benefits local good causes giving grants to a range of local groups.
For more information, go to: www.brighton-Pride.org
Princess Superstar
Image by Jim Carey Photography
FESTIVAL OF THE GARDEN 2024
Thurs 18 - Sun 21 July
Charleston is inviting you to explore our entangled relationship with the natural world this summer. Coming to the world-famous house, the exhibition space on Thurs 18 – Sun 21 July, Festival of the Garden brings together today’s most pioneering gardeners and designers, artists and activists, writers and musicians to reimagine our relationship with the land.
You can marvel at the main stage events in The Yard, or spend the day soaking up the festival atmosphere and enjoying their free drop-in fringe programme in the Orchard - which will be full of demos and practical tips for gardening in your own space.
There’s also lots of opportunities to browse plant stalls from leading specialist nurseries and curated garden stalls with ceramics, natural dyes and garden tools. And to top it off, Caccia & Tails will be serving a delicious summer menu of seasonal food, all made at Charleston from locally sourced ingredients.
For the full programme, news and updates, head to: www. charleston.org.uk
BRAND NEW EXPRESS 1X BUS COMES TO BRIGHTON
Brighton & Hove Buses have announced a brand-new express route which will operate between Mile Oak and Brighton Marina. Starting on Sun 7 July, the new service replaces the 1A, and offers residents faster connections between the Town Centre, Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton Marina, Hove, Portslade, and Mile Oak. This will be the quickest way to get across the city, and follows a similar route to the well-established and much-loved route 1 - but with fewer stops.
Ed Wills, Managing Director at Brighton & Hove Buses, said: “We’re hugely excited to introduce the 1X to Brighton & Hove this summer. This new express route will serve as a new lifeline to our bustling city and offer residents quicker journeys times from A to B. We have also massively invested in our fleet
THE TREASON SHOW UNLEASHES AN ELECTION SPECIAL
THURS 4 JULY
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you might have noticed Britain is about to go to the polls again. This is what The Treason Show is for! If you’re looking for a big night out with up to the minute topical sketch comedy by the best live satirical comedy show in the UK then this is the show for you. Slick, fast-paced satirical humour at its best.
Coming to Brighton’s Ironworks Studios on Thurs 4 July, The Treason Show is Brighton’s award winning and longest running topical satire sketch show. Now in a record-breaking 24th year, it offers (literally) up to the minute
topical sketches and hilarious parody songs. This two-act, hour and a half of punchline-driven satire is written by a team of over 20 writers and led by its founder, Brighton Fringe award winner, Mark Brailsford.
For Election Night, The Treason Show will be going where the BBC fears to tread. The performance is timed to coincide with exit poll results, and this special edition will be written as topical updates roll in, all LIVE!
Find out more, and get tickets, at: www.treasonshow.co.uk
Irvine Welsh & Arthur Baker to DJ BAR 32 this month
See cult Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh play ‘Born Slippy’ to a packed dancefloor Joined by legendary hip-hop / electro legend Arthur Baker, making a rare appearance in Brighton next month on Sat 20 July.
SAT 20 JULY - Bar 32 32 Duke St, Brighton Tickets £8 + BF in advance
Arthur Baker is the American producer and DJ, responsible for seminal electro 80s record ‘Planet Rock’ alongside Afrika Bambaataa and the Soul Sonic Force, which kick-started the whole electro phenomenon in the UK and Europe in the early 1980s.
this year with the introduction of 44 new buses with the latest accessibility features, six of which will be travelling on the 1X every day.”
All the buses are fitted with two wheelchair bays; with even more space for an extra two buggies, and if a wheelchair user is unable to board for any reason the company offers a free accessible taxi. The buses also have next stop audio and visual announcements, dementia friendly seating and flooring and an onboard hearing loop system. All drivers have disability awareness training, and in partnership with Alzheimer’s Society and Guide Dogs they are all Dementia Friends and ‘My Sighted Guides’.
For more information, check out: www.buses.co.uk
Irvine Welsh is the extraordinary cult Scottish author who has penned some of our best loved books.
Perhaps most famous for his decade-defining work Trainspotting, Irvine is also a popular DJ and co-owner of Brighton-based record label Jack Said What.
In the mid-90s, the use of the track ‘Born Slippy’ in the Trainspotting movie propelled dance band Underworld into the mainstream charts, and it is now a regular feature of Irvine Welsh’s DJ sets - creating a bona fide unmissable ‘moment’ on the dancefloor.
Straight after the Underworld on Brighton Beach event on Sat 20 July, Irvine will be performing alongside the equally legendary hip-hop / electro producer Arthur Baker, who is making a rare and very special appearance in Brighton next month.
In his epic storied history, Arthur Baker has made scores of dance records and remixed the likes of Bob Dylan, Hall & Oates, Al Green, Bruce Springsteen, The Rolling Stones, Tina Turner, Diana Ross, Cyndi Lauper, New Order, The Pet Shop Boys, Fleetwood Mac and Hurts. He is currently working with New York rapper Nas on a musical of the genre-defining film Beat Street. Earlier this year, Arthur released an EP on Jack Said What, ‘Sexmachine’, alongside label co-owner and acclaimed house music producer Steve Mac, formerly of the Rhythm Masters. Steve Mac is also DJing on the night, as is his Jack Said What companion Carl Loben, plus rising talents Nickelle, Zoe Vice and James Mackie.
The Jack Said What event begins just as the Underworld On The Beach daytime event comes to a close, and is the perfect place to carry on an evening’s entertainment.
As the seasons change, do you notice a difference in your mind and body too? The external shifts in our environment often mirror transformations within our bodies. In Ayurveda, this period of transition known as Ritu Sandhi (pronounced ritoo-sun-dhee), is pivotal. It is a time when specific routines and rituals are recommended to prepare and balance our physical, mental, and emotional health for the new season ahead.
The junction between seasons offers a unique opportunity to focus on personal growth and health. It’s an ideal moment to bolster our immune system, re-evaluate our nutrition and incorporate seasonal produce, herbs, and spices that align with the changing weather. These adjustments can help maintain balance and harmony within our bodies. It really leans into the preventative and holistic approach that Ayurveda takes.
The day is run by Indie and Gemma, two Brighton based Ayurvedic therapists and consultants on a mission to bring Ayurveda to the masses in practical and sustainable ways. It has transformed their lives and they know it can do the same for you.
Join this September for the second year of this seasonal immersion day, guided by the principles of Ritu Sandhi. They will open the
doors to explore the Ayurvedic perspective on seasonal transitions. This event will provide you with practical tools to support your health as we transition into Autumn.
During your time together, you will:
• Discover the Ayurvedic view on seasonal changes.
• Learn practical tools to support your health.
• Understand the power of food, herbs and massage.
• Explore daily rituals that help you let go of one season and embrace the next with ease.
• Gain knowledge to confidently navigate the seasons using ingredients from your own kitchen.
• Practice Yoga and Pranayama tailored to season
Explore how Ayurveda can empower you to adapt to the seasonal changes with grace and confidence. Join in embracing the natural cycles and enhance your well-being through this ancient and time tested wisdom.
Sunday 22 Sept 10am - 4pm
@ The Studio | Brighton, BN2 3PF
Tickets available from www.ritusandhi.co.uk
ALISON LAPPER UNVEILS ‘LOST IN PARYS’ AT WORTHING MUSEUM
Alison Lapper MBE has brought a powerful new exhibition to her hometown this summer. Running at Worthing Museum until Sun 29 Sept, Lost In Prays will open at Worthing Museum, and charts a personal journey since the untimely death of her son Parys.
The exhibition looks at a world where silence often shrouds the depths of human suffering, and the power of creativity emerges as a beacon of hope. Alongside her own work will be sculptures and photographs from friends and contemporaries Marc Quinn and Rankin, echoing and exploring the recent life events of Alison and the effect it has had on her as both a mother and an artist. The dialogue between these three artists will present visitors to the Bethlem Museum of the Mind with an intimate narrative which explores grief and mental health alongside Alison’s reflection on the complexities of motherhood, even in the direst of circumstances.
“I’m Lost in Parys,” said Lapper. “It’s a loss that has rearranged my world, watching him fade away in front of my eyes because of the effects of addiction and mental health. It is a death that has changed how I see everything, a grief that has torn everything down, and an unbearable pain that leaves me vulnerable, navigating my feelings through my work.”
The show promises to be both a challenging and uplifting look at a wide range of difficult subjects including mental and physical health, grief, trauma, motherhood and personal loss. This is a raw, unfiltered expression of her grief through paint and media. Alongside a variety of paintings of her beloved son, the images together will communicate an experience of pain intertwined with a mother´s unwavering, unconditional love.
A series of new photographs by British photographer Rankin will also be on display as part of the exhibition. A close friend of Alison since working together on the BBC Documentary No Body´s Perfect in 2016, Rankin has now captured Alison in a series of images that chart in stark reality the grieving process of a mother, from mental
and physical pain to glimpses of hope and happiness.
It all began with Marc Quinn’s sculpture and now two works from that time will also be on display, charting the evolution of Parys as a subject. Quinn produced several sculptures of Alison and Parys, and the exhibition will display one showing Alison pregnant created in 2000, and a later sculpture that included Parys after he had been born. Differing from Alison’s new work, these sculptures will show the joy of motherhood, in what Lapper called “her greatest achievement”. The exhibition will chart how one life can encapsulate both bliss and sorrow, and how the perception of work can change depending on subsequent events that unfold.
Alison´s determination to ensure her son´s life and death was not in vain has also resulted in the creation of the charity The Drug of Art, which launched last year. Recognising the power and importance that art can hold when dealing with mental health, Lapper decided to set up a charity with award–winning director Victoria Holden to reach as many people as possible. It seeks to demonstrate the power and importance of art as a tool for mental health and wellbeing and has already delivered workshops to over 400 young people and raised over £80,000. As part of the charity’s work, six individuals aged under 25 have also been chosen to exhibit work as a supporting element of the exhibition.
“In the past we had hoped to work with Alison Lapper in her capacity as an eminent local artist,” said Emma Walder, Curator at Worthing Museum. “ The circumstances that have brought about this exhibition are a heart-breaking and brutal reality, which have been courageously expressed in Alison’s paintings and installation piece.
For more information, visit: www. wtm.uk
Capture One - by Alison Lapper
Alison Lapper
CHICHESTER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FRI 9 - SUN 11 AUG
The highly anticipated event is set to return this August under Walter Francisco, bringing a fresh and dynamic vision to the annual event.
Now in its 32nd year, Chichester International Film Festival returns on will run from Fri 9 – Sun 25 Aug, accompanied by a new Artistic Director and promises to offer a programme of exciting film screenings, exclusive premieres and a host of new live events to captivate its audiences.
This year’s Festival will once again kick off with the popular Open-Air Screenings on Fri 9 – Sun 11 Aug, and will feature five films.
Using bright LED technology, and set against the picturesque backdrop of Priory Park in Chichester, families can enjoy a picnic in the sunshine and watch afternoon screenings of The
Lego Movie and Wonka (in aid of Stonepillow). For those wanting to savour the wonder of cinema under the stars, there will be evening screenings of Barbie and Dirty Dancing, as well as Stop Making Sense - the iconic concert film by Talking Heads.
The Festival’s opening gala will take place on Weds 14 with a combined supper at Brasserie Blanc Chichester where guests can experience an evening of fine cuisine and cinematic excellence. The restaurant will also host the closing gala supper on Sun 25, to mark the end of another successful year of the South Coast’s biggest film festival.
Aiming to take Chichester International Film Festival out to a wider audience, there will be a number of additional host venues across the region including St
Little Lightning in Lurgashall.
“My vision is to grow the Film Festival and make it as accessible as possible to everyone living in the region,” said Artistic director Walter Francisco. “One of my aims for 2024 has been to partner with other venues to create more opportunities for film lovers to experience the Festival programming on a screen near them.”
Francisco has overseen the yearly seasonal programming at Chichester Cinema for two decades and continues to act as Head of Programming for the cinema. Walter worked closely with his predecessor Roger Gibson and is passionate about building on Roger’s 30-year legacy whilst introducing his own initiatives aimed at developing the
This year’s Festival will include a showcase of Spanish and Portuguese films, a centennial tribute to Marlon Brando, a focus on Greta Gerwig, live music events, world cinema, a series of films by Finnish writer and director, Aki Kaurismäki and much more. They’ll also present many UK and world premieres, and re-introduce a short films selection. There’s also lots of new collaborations with local businesses as well as students in development, fostering new talent and giving a platform to emerging filmmakers.
To find out more about the Chichester International Film Festival, visit: www. chichesterfilmfestival.co.uk
CELEBRATE PRIDE 2024 WITH JODIE HARSH AT BRIGHTON I360
Iconic DJ and drag queen, Jodie Harsh, will bring her infectious energy and distinctive sound to the Brighton i360 beachside deck on Sun 4 Aug (6 - 10pm).
The journey from London’s underground club scene to international acclaim is a testament to Jodie Harsh’s talent and vision. Her performances at venues like Pacha Ibiza, Wembley Stadium, Printworks, and the Warehouse Project have solidified her status as a global music icon. Known for her signature blonde beehive and pulsating DJ sets, Harsh creates an atmosphere that is both exhilarating and unifying.
Joining Jodie Harsh will be Gaydio’s Kriss Herbert and Brighton’s own Lizzie Curious, who will set the tone for an evening of celebration. Their presence underscores
the local flavour and broad appeal of Brighton Pride, highlighting the event’s dedication to community and diversity.
“Brighton Pride has always been more than just a party,” said Jodie. “it’s a powerful expression of identity and solidarity. This year’s event at the Brighton i360 promises to capture the essence of what makes Pride special: a shared space where everyone can be themselves and celebrate together. It is a chance to celebrate who we are, where we come from, and where we are going.”
The event is open to those 18 and over with valid ID. You can find more information and purchase tickets at: www. brightoni360.co.uk/tickets/jodie-harsh
Paul’s in Chichester, Littlehampton’s Windmill Cinema, The Spring in Havant and
Festival to reach a wider audience across the South Coast of England.
BRIGHTON OPEN AIR THEATRE
Summer Season
There’s a full programme at Brighton Open Air Theatre this summer, including family shows, comedy, music, drag, opera and theatre. July highlights includes two Noel Coward classics; Brief Encounter and Present Laughter, a fresh take on the Shakespearean classic Julius Caesar, hilarious improvisation from The Noise Next Door (as seen on ITV), and a brilliant family day out with DJs and games with Old School Block Party. There’s also the world premiere of a brand-new version of The Count Of Monte Cristo –told with breath-taking speed, skill and wit. Not one to miss!
In August, everything is covered for summer holiday days out, with The Little Mermaid and Jemima Puddle Duck for the little ones, plus Oliver Twist and Jeeves and Wooster for those with a slightly more mature taste. There’s also a bumper Pride Edition of the now famous Drag in the Park, including a familyfriendly afternoon show, stand-up comedy from Gary Delaney and co, the Gilbert & Sullivan classic The Gondoliers, and the return (due to popular demand) of Homestead – a new version of Lorca’s The House Of Bernarda Alba- which wowed audiences and critics alike in May.
In September the season is rounded out with loads of live music – including legendary swing band Down for the Count – puppet show Space Chickens, re-imagined Peter Pan, sea shanty favourites Old Time Sailors, plus loads more.
BOAT is Sussex’s only permanent outdoor theatre, and since opening ten years ago, has become established as a key part of Brighton & Hove’s cultural landscape. Nestled in Dyke Road Park, between the gorgeous rose garden and stunning views to the sea, the Greek-style auditorium seats up to 400 people. Prices are exceptionally competitive, with a small bar on site offering alcoholic and soft drinks, snacks and ice creams. Audiences are also able to bring their own picnics, and are encouraged to bring cushions and blankets. The venue is fully accessible and can cater for a number of requirements. Crack open a bottle of fizz and relax under the sunshine this summer – at BOAT there’s everything under the sun.
Visit www.brightonopenairtheatre. co.uk for more information and to book tickets.
NEW £10M MARTLETS HOSPICE OPENED BY HM LORD-LIEUTENANT
The rebuilt Martlets hospice in Wayfield Avenue, Hove was officially unveiled on Saturday (June 29) following a £10m upgrade.
Andrew Blackman, HM LordLieutenant of East Sussex, cut the ribbon with speeches from Martlets’ CEO Amanda Fadero and Chair of Trustees Mike Rymer.
The hospice, which cares for over 3,000 people living with a terminal diagnosis each year across Brighton & Hove and The Havens, underwent the twoyear transformation project to ensure it can provide patients and families with the highest standards of support. The original building opened in 1997 and has supported more than 36,000 local people since then.
The new building allows Martlets to care for even more people as outpatients and can accommodate up to 14 inpatients in selfcontained, ensuite rooms, which open onto their own garden spaces. The sustainable building has been designed with a focus on ensuring all medical care can be delivered in each room, with bespoke equipment catering to each individual’s needs at their bedside.
New facilities include landscaped sensory and memory gardens for patients and their loved ones, counselling and therapeutic rooms,a new gym for rehabilitation therapy, as well as enhanced family and visitor areas, including a cafe.
The project has been funded in part by the generosity of Martlets’ supporters - more than £2.5m was raised via fundraising activities, including a public fundraising campaign, reflecting the important position Martlets holds in many people’s lives.
Martlets’ Chair of Trustees Mike Rymer says: “We are so proud to unveil our new hospice and show everyone the wonderful facilities that their generous donations have provided. This is a major event in Martlets’ history, and we are enormously grateful to everyone involved.
“Martlets has been caring for people in Sussex for 27 years now and with our new facilities I am confident we can continue to spend the coming decades providing the highest standards of support for those facing the toughest of times,” added Mike.
www.martlets.org.uk
Image by Lucy MacDonald
Image by Alan Barnes
Book, Music & Lyrics by Lionel Bart
Freely adapted from Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist
Revised by Cameron Mackintosh Directed & Choreographed by Matthew Bourne
DAVID DIMBLEBY CURATES HIS FIRST EVER MAJOR EXHIBITION
Sat 5 Oct - Sun 27 April
Journalist and broadcaster David Dimbleby will take on a new role this Autumn - as he guest curates a major art exhibition at Towner Eastbourne this autumn, alongside his daughter Liza, artist and writer.
Running on Sat 5 Oct – Sun 27 April, it marks ten years since Towner became an independent charity and David Dimbleby was appointed as Towner’s Chair. In September 2024, he will step down from this role. To mark this, he and his daughter have been invited to curate Drawing the Unspeakable - an ambitious thought-provoking exhibition titled.
Focussing on drawing, a wide range of artists will be included, such as David Bomberg, Barbara Hepworth, Madge Gill and James Gillray, drawn both from the Towner Collection and from other Collections such as the British Museum, Bethlem Museum of the Mind and Ben Uri Gallery and Museum. The works will straddle both modern and contemporary artists including Denzil Forrester, Emma Talbot, Ansel Krut and Emma Woffenden. The Towner works will mainly be chosen from drawings in the Collection such as Dennis Creffield, Study for The Resource of Loneliness, Elisabeth Frink, Drawing for Harbinger Bird, and Eric Ravilious’s Three Brothers.
David Dimbleby said “Co-curating this exhibition has been an exhilarating experience. Liza has
always been my companion and guide through the world of art. For a time, during the Covid lockdown, rather than write to each other, we would exchange drawings by email. This was what gave Joe Hill the idea of asking us to put on this exhibition — Drawing taking the place of words.”
Numbering over 100 works, the exhibition draws on the intensity of human experience, a translation of an event or moment specific to each artist. These challenge the conventions of speech; disasters, war, displacement, and destruction, mental illness, grief, loss, dreams, memories and imagining.
Accompanying the drawings will be a written dialogue between David and Liza, from their respective viewpoints as journalist and artist, and as father and daughter.
Liza Dimbleby says “Drawing is a way of speaking. The hand drawn image is able to convey ambivalence and even contradictory impulses, which can make drawing more eloquent than words in communicating the most confounding aspects of human experience, showing us things that even the person drawing may not foresee.”
www.townereastbourne.org.uk
Embracing Summer in Brighton with Connected Brighton!
Summer is finally here, Brighton! Are you ready to soak up the sun and dive into a sea of exciting events? At Connected Brighton, we’re gearing up to make this July a month to remember, packed with activities that celebrate our vibrant city and help us to make meaningful connections.
As locals, we often forget to explore our own backyard, but not this summer! From movie nights under the stars on Brighton Palace Pier to leisurely games of Petanque by the Peace Statue, we’re embracing our inner tourists. Plus, our walking tour highlighting the Fearless & Fabulous women of Hove promises to be both educational and empowering. And for the adventurous souls, kayaking between the piers followed by a mouthwatering lunch at Lucky Beach is an experience not to be missed – trust us, the crab benedict and fish & chips are simply divine!
Of course, no summer in Brighton is complete without indulging in fine dining experiences. Join us at Fourth & Church for an evening of Riesling tasting paired
with exquisite small plates – a perfect blend of sophistication and flavour.
But it’s not all about leisure and luxury; it’s also about giving back to our community. We’re proud to support Together Co with their Summer Party at The Projects on July 13th, raising funds for crucial services that combat loneliness in our city. With entertainment ranging from Gail Porter’s uproarious comedy show to mesmerising burlesque performances and mind-bending magic, it’s sure to be an unforgettable night for a great cause.
We also have First Aid training for our Connected100 (the best brands in the city) to learn how to use a defibrillator with Charity “Bra Off Defib On” who will be showing us how it’s done to make sure more women are saved in an emergencybecause for a defib to work the bra needs to come OFF!
And speaking of connections, July marks the end of an era as we bid farewell to our monthly singles nights with our sister brand The Single Sessions. Join us for one
last hurrah at the Southern Belle on July 12th, where you can mingle with other singles and raise a glass to new beginnings.
Let’s make the most of this summer, Brighton! Whether you’re seeking adventure, friendship, or simply a
reason to celebrate, we’ve got you covered.
See you on the beach!
Love, Lyndsey www.connectedbrighton.com
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Giant inflatable fun with The Labyrinth Challenge
Don’t miss this summer’s highlight as one of the UK’s largest inflatable obstacle courses comes to Leonardslee! With 1000ft of fun, it provides a thrilling day out for all ages. There is even a dedicated 200ft course for those under 1.2m tall. Quiet sessions are also available for those who prefer a calmer experience. Tickets to The Labyrinth Challenge include entry to the gardens!
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Leonardslee membership includes free parking, unlimited entry year-round and more!
Playful Discoveries at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens this summer!
Sunshine and laughter fill the air at this enchanting Sussex location, where a brandnew play park and exciting summer events promise endless fun for families.
Spread across a vast 2500m², the play park caters to children of all ages. Junior explorers can embark on mini Leonardslee House adventures, while older children can scale the 5-metre champion tree tower and slides, conquer St. Leonard’s Dragon, experience the thrill of the 32.5m zipline and more.
But the magic goes beyond entertainment. The park seamlessly blends learning with play, with inclusive areas, double-width slides, and intergenerational swings encouraging families to bond and explore together.
Win family tickets to The Labyrinth Challenge at the stunning Leonardslee Lake and Gardens. This is your chance to experience the ultimate family fun obstacle course, perfect for all ages! Visit www. bn1magazine.co.uk to enter.
Don’t miss the chance to explore the 240-acre estate at its most vibrant. From charming log bridges to magical woodland paths teeming with new life, Leonardslee offers families a chance to connect with the wonders of the outdoors this summer. Discover hidden wildlife including our wild wallabies, delve into the miniature world of the Dolls’ House Museum, or simply wander and lose yourselves in nature’s embrace this season at Leonardslee.
Visit Leonardsleegardens.co.uk for details. Located in Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 6PP.
Located conveniently on the bus 17 from Brighton bus route.
The Secret Garden Party has announced Ren’s return with an exclusive show titled ‘Asylum’. This performance will delve into the narratives from his chart-topping album and lead track ‘Sick Boi’. Produced and created by Ren Gill in collaboration with the festival, this showcase is set to be a highlight of this year’s event, promising a oneof-a-kind spectacle that’s already being hailed as one of 2024’s must-see events.
Ren’s journey, marked by years of being bedridden due to illness, has inspired his artistic evolution. From this dark period, he found a new light and began creating more intensely. In 2023, his self-produced and released album ‘Sick Boi’ reached number one in the UK charts, a rare feat in today’s music industry. The ‘Asylum’ show symbolises two facets: the asylum Ren experienced through his illness and the failures of the medical system, and a sanctuary he aims to provide for others, especially fellow creatives.
Ren Returns After 4 Years with 'Asylum' Performance at Secret Garden
Party July 25-28
Ren Gill
‘Asylum’ is not the first collaboration between Ren and the Secret Garden Party. They worked together on ‘Money Games pt 3’, with SGP (and the Head Gardener’s wife) working as the producers, which successfully culminated in Best Music Video, Best Concept and Best Director at the London Music Video Awards recently. As well as scooping three more awards at The International Music Video Awards. This provides a clear insight into the level of sheer creativity and quality that these two entities and proud independent forces generate when put together.
SGP founder Fred Fellowes comments on Ren - “I can safely say that in over twenty years of the Garden Party I have never seen or heard the equal; I am so excited to be creating this show with someone I genuinely believe is one of the most talented human beings of our generation.” Saturday night will feature a state of the art light and pyrotechnics show about the current state of the music industry, aptly named That’s ‘Showbiz’, Baby. Designed by the Head Gardener and Mixsonix, with production by Acme, Immersive International and Celestial who collectively made history providing the UK’s first ever festival multimedia drone show at Secret Garden Party last year.
‘Asylum’ & ‘That’s ‘Showbiz’, Baby’ is set to shine a prominent light on the extensive corruption and corporate control that creatives often face within the music industry. Ren was originally a busker on the streets of Brighton and remains the epitome of independent music and DIY culture. This theme further amplifies SGP’s recent news that they will forego bigname headliners for their ‘Roots’ 2024 edition. Joining the Chai Wallah’s ‘Drop a headliner’ campaign, in support of grassroots artists and spearheading a reactive change across the industry. Albeit a major name for his collective awards, Ren is openly an innovator and champion of artistic independence, and the perfect ambassador for the new wave of artists cutting through.
Colombe Flint, SGP General Manager comments - “Asylum is a true collaboration of independent talent and grass roots artists. The message Asylum sends is extremely important and perfectly aligns with our values and with what we are trying to achieve with Roots.” This is set to be Ren’s first performance in four years and he will be joining a diverse line up including Le Boom, Chinchilla, Monster Florence, Brittany Davis, Angélica Garcia and Uche Yara along with collectives like Chai Wallahs, Save Our Scene, Parable, Dubtendo and Noirganica, hosting dedicated venues to highlight and activate grassroots live music throughout SGP 2024.
As an incubator and creatively inspired platform, Secret Garden Party has continuously showcased cutting-edge acts across their cumulative 20+ years in operation. July will see them take one step further, by hosting the first ever live music stage to record production and mastering for grassroots artists during the event. The mainstage is set to transform into a live recording arena which will allow artists the opportunity to create, then release a track free of charge post festival.
Recent news has highlighted the impacts of corporate monopolies like Live Nation and Ticketmaster in the USA are amplifying the global issues across the industry worldwide, including the UK. With more than 100 festivals presently in danger of shutting down in 2024 already, and reports that show 16% of grassroots music venues have closed in the past year alone, shows that this troubling trend threatens the UK's rich and diverse music scene as it currently stands.
By fostering independent, artistic freedom and entertainment creativity, Secret Garden Party aims to maintain its status as a leader in musical innovation and help sustain the future growth for independent festivals and events in the UK.
Support the future of the UK music scene by embracing creativity and preserving our vibrant, independent cultural heritage. For more information on tickets, ways to support, and how to get involved, visit www.secretgardenparty. com.
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It’s officially summer, which means one thing, On The Beach 2024 is here! With six exciting shows heading to the seafront, we can look forward to Underworld, Carl Cox, Andy C, The Kooks, Sub Focus, The Libertines, Bicep and many more.
ON THE BEACH
FRI 19 JULY
BICEP – AV DJ SHOW
The groundbreaking electronic duo Bicep are easily one of the biggest acts on the electronic music circuit today, boasting cross-genre anthems and huge live shows to boot. Their debut at On The Beach is easily one of the year's most hotly anticipated moments.
Joined on the day by a perfectly curated line-up of seriously good selectors - from Job Jobse b2b Palms Trax to Ross From Friends, who's bringing his 'Bubble Love' show to the coast for this special occasion.
SAT 20 JULY UNDERWORLD LIVE
The minds behind some of Britain's most enduring and seminal club tracks, Underworld have spent decades shaping UK dance music - whether it's at underground clubs across the globe, huge festival headline slots or at home in your headphones. On The Beach are ecstatic to be hosting the duo along with some seriously exciting names on day two of the 2024 summer series.
Hosted by BuggedOut!, a brand that needs no introduction, Underworld are supported all day long by a diverse and powerful line-up, featuring acts both legendary and cutting edge to provide you a glorious summer soundtrack, including Mall Grab, Eats Everything to Chloé Robinson and many more.
SUN 21 JULY THE KOOKS
After a worldwide arena tour, the release of their 2018 UK Top Ten album ‘Let’s Go Sunshine’ saw the Brighton-bred band The Kooks topping the bill at festivals across the UK and Europe, so this will be a huge homecoming spectacular!
Joined on the day by six more acts; Sea Girls who are known for their chart-topping indie rock anthems and energetic live shows, mercury prize nominated Maximo Park and Kate Nash bringing the infectious songs that still stand strong today. Opening the day are Fred Roberts, Brooke Combe and Nieve Ella –three electrifying artists, each with a unique style.
FRID 26 JULY DNB ALLSTARS
Drum and Bass is back on the beach! DnB Allstars - whose rowdy takeover of the UK's thriving DnB scene has been impossible to ignore - are ready and waiting to deliver a huge lineup of spectacular sounds to the south coast to kick off the second weekend of On The Beach 2024!
Heading the day are Sub Focus, who will be bringing his aweinspiring Circular Sound Live show to the beach after its massive OVO Arena Wembley debut, and the iconic Andy C is set to deliver another in an unbeatable string of flawless sets!
SAT 27 JULY
CARL COX – HYBRID LIVE
As On The Beach regulars will know, no summer in Brighton would be complete without a huge party from the man himself!
Carl Cox holds an immovable place amongst the highest of dance music royalty, and it's plain to see why. With an effortless ability to control the sound, pace and energy in a crowd of any size, time and time again he draws thousands to his sets around the world.
Speaking of icons, there’s a whole host of legends coming to the beach alongside Carl Cox on the 27 July! Scene masters Kerri Chandler and Josh Wink are set to go back to back for what's guaranteed to be a set for the ages, and The Blessed Madonna will be crossing the pond for a coastal special!
SUN 28 JULY THE LIBERTINES
Closing off a huge six show series, UK legends The Libertines will be rocking Brighton Beach on Sun 28 July!
The chart-topping group are an unmistakable part of Britain's worldfamous indie/rock scenes, and with countless anthems firmly under their belt their live performances hold a special place in a whole generation of music fan's hearts. The Libertines first hit the top of the album charts in 2004 with their eponymous second album which featured two of the band’s signature
songs, “Can’t Stand Me Now” and “What Became of the Likely Lads”. New album “All Quiet on the Eastern Esplanade” recorded in Margate, has received universal acclaim including 9/10 from NME & Q Magazine plus 5/5 from Uncut and maintains all the swagger and, like The Libertines’ live shows, sounds every bit as vital as in their early days.
With The Charlatans, The Mary Wallopers, The Big Moon and more joining on the day, this one is a guaranteed hands-up event from start to finish, and the perfect way to round-off another huge year On The Beach!
IBN1 Magazine chats with Burlesque performer and producer Sirona Thorneycroft, the curator of the second annual Brighton Burlesque Summer Ball 17 - 18 Aug.
began my burlesque journey about 9 years ago, performing at Blind Pig, Proud Cabaret and a few other small burlesque shows around Brighton. I started applying for more gigs outside of Brighton and over the years travelled all across the UK and abroad. I’ve had the honour of performing at weddings, massive theatres, corporate events, as well as tiny intimate underground shows. I have also competed a few times and won the British Crown at the World Burlesque Games in 2019.
It’s been quite an adventure and I’ve met so many exceptional performers. This is one of the reasons I put the ball together, I want the local Brighton burlesque scene to have the night off and enjoy some performers they may not otherwise have had the chance to see. Not only that but to create a special night for the locals, fans, producers and performers to get dressed up and just enjoy some fantastic burlesque and have a bit of a social, mingle and make new connections, a kind of glamorous convention.
Over the years we’ve sadly had many iconic venues close down. In the past we had some wild pop up shows at pubs, alternative punk underground events, then places were shut down, gentrified, and something I like to call beige-ified: our nightlife spaces were turned into brew bars, sports bars and fancy dining rooms. More recently we had another hit after Covid lockdowns, many venues have not been able to bounce back. We lost our main venue, the Rialto, which was quite a big loss for my team and I, as that was our main space to put on shows with our burlesque troupe Foo Foo Fighters, and have yet to find another space that suits. However, this loss did jump start my idea to go bigger and take the risk of putting on a larger scale event for the burlesque community. I think even though it’s still quite a niche area, burlesque has grown in popularity over the years.
some exceptional performers and teachers like Veronica
who runs a wonderful showcase called Cabaret Boheme, where she shows off budding performers who have trained with herself and her other exceptional teacher Allegra Rose. My partner in mischief Jack Kristiansen and I also run a monthly event called Cabaret Lab which has been running for almost 8 years. It’s a regular space for performers, new and established, to come test new material in front of a supportive audience. We’ve had everything from storytelling, comedy, drag, burlesque, puppets, and pantos. Running this show very much made me realise there are people wanting to entertain and people who want to be entertained. People on both sides of the curtain need the escape and to be transported to another world.
We have such varied styles of burlesque in Brighton, from classic corseted showgirls to the more neoburlesque styles like Nerdlesque and draglesque. The beautiful thing about burlesque is that it can be anything you want, a place to feel beautiful, a place to highlight a political statement, a place to make people laugh, to have a creative outlet, an excuse to show your wild side and feel connected to not only yourself but to your audience, that human connection, feeling the joy of entertaining and telling stories. From what I have heard over the last few years people have been yearning for a big burlesque event down south, especially somewhere like Brighton. Our first Burlesque Summer Ball last year was an amazing success, people were thrilled, everyone looked so glamorous, it was so much fun and I want this to grow and develop for the burlesque and cabaret community here.
The Burlesque Summer Ball Weekend: This is the weekend for burlesque fans, performers new and established. There will be opportunities to shop, learn from workshops, mingle, make connections, and in the evening get dressed up to the nines, to party and to watch some quality entertainment with a selection of the best and diverse burlesque performers from all over the UK.
On the Saturday there will be some market stalls to buy burlesque bits and bobs, performer merch, accessories and of course tassels! There will also be pop-up taster workshops throughout the afternoon with experienced burlesque teachers.
In the evening, there will be a burlesque competition show, highlighting talent from around the UK, where performers will compete for the Brighton Burlesque Seaside Crown, and a place in the line-up for Sunday’s Burlesque Ball.
The Sunday will be the official Brighton Burlesque Summer Ball. A night to feel good and dress to express, where you can get glammed up in your fancy threads, and celebrate an evening of high calibre burlesque featuring bonafide superstars from all around the UK.
You can expect an incredibly varied show, representing a broad range of styles, moods, and creativity. After the show there will be time for more of a social, and dancing accompanied by our DJ.
This will all take place at Wagner Hall, tucked away on Regency Road, just off West Street. A lovely venue with a beautiful outdoor space, The Fig Tree Garden, for you to enjoy the Summer evenings before and after each show, and in the intervals.
At a time where everything seems so bleak, with the cost of living and other world problems, now is as good a time as any to bring a little bit of sparkle into people's lives, and what better way to do it than a little bit of burlesque. Do not miss the biggest burlesque event of the year!
You can get tickets for separate days or the full weekend via eventbrite.
Britain’s most iconic motoring meeting introduces sustainable racing
Attracting participants and enthusiasts from all over the world, Goodwood Revival returns on Fri 6 – Sun 8 Sept. More than just an unrivalled weekend of historic racing, it is an immersive celebration of vintage lifestyle, championing exceptional craftsmanship and the enduringly fabulous stories told by second-hand treasures.
‘Revive & Thrive’ is the thoroughly modern message woven through the Revival landscape; a clever stitch with which the old is made new again, it runs through every carefully restored classic car, each beautifully preserved piece of clothing as it is passed from one generation to the next.
It’s the world’s greatest historic motor race meeting, and the only sporting event of its kind to be staged entirely in a period theme. But while Revival keeps one eye on the past, it’s undoubtedly thinking about the future - including a total of 13 races taking place across the weekend, all of these will be using only sustainable fuel.
The Duke of Richmond, founder of both the Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival, said: “I am proud that we are the first to be mandating the use of sustainable fuels at the event, and would like to thank all of the participating owners, drivers and preparers for their support.”
A fully sustainable Revival meeting is a logical but ambitious next step following on from the 2023 edition of the Fordwater Trophy, which saw 30 sustainably-fuelled pre-1966 Porsche 911s put on a great show with drivers including Jenson Button, Tom Kristensen and Mark Webber. For this year, all competitors at Revival will be required to use fuel with a minimum of 70 per cent sustainable components, in what is the latest initiative as part of Goodwood’s Revive & Thrive ethos. This is a major step on the path to ensuring the future of historic motorsport.
“It was great to be a part of the Fordwater Trophy which brought together classic cars and the very latest in sustainable fuel technology,” said Jenson Button. “What’s so exciting about these fuels is that they can guarantee the future of historic racing, enabling us to enjoy combustion engine cars for years to come.”
It’s a groundbreaking change which has been carefully considered and researched, and cars will require no modifications in order to run on the new fuel. There is also no performance deficit, cars can run exactly as they do on standard fuel. In fact, the first-ever sustainably-fuelled winner at Revival was the 1925 Bentley Speed Model, which Ben Collings and Gareth Graham drove to victory ahead of other cars running on standard fuel.
The integration of sustainable fuels was rolled out at the recent Goodwood Members’ Meeting, presented by Audrain Motorsport, in the allMustang Ken Miles Cup and the Gordon Spice Trophy. While there was hearty encouragement for all owners and drivers to adopt sustainable fuels, before the Revival goes fully sustainable in September.
Sustainable fuels will also be showcased in greater detail at the Goodwood’s Festival of Speed, presented by Mastercard in Electric Avenue, on Thurs 11 – Sun 14 July
Sebastian Vettel, who headlined the Festival in 2023 with his Williams FW14B and McLaren MP4/8, said: “It was clear to me at the Festival of Speed that the team at Goodwood share my love of motor racing. I enjoyed sharing my ‘Race Without Trace’ initiative with the fans at the Festival of Speed and having the opportunity to show that sustainable fuels are a fantastic way to ensure a possible future pathway for the sport that we love. It’s great that Goodwood is leading the way in promoting the use of sustainable fuels at historic racing events.”
Allard 2JX; Jaguar C-Type; By Michal Pospisil
FULL LIST OF RACES AT GOODWOOD REVIVAL 2024
SUSSEX TROPHY
World Championship sportscars from a type that raced from 1955-1960
Running on Friday evening for the first time in ten years, this 60-minute two-driver race welcomes the likes of the Lotus 15, Lister-Jaguar Knobbly and Ferrari 246S Dino. The Sussex Trophy will run into dusk this year, providing a glorious September sunset as a backdrop to a selection of 1950s to early ‘60s World Championship sportscars going head-to-head, with recent races going right down to the wire to decide the winner.
MADGWICK CUP
Under 2.5-lite sports racing cars from 1955-1960 This popular event returns to showcase some of the very best small-engined sports racing cars from 1955 – 1960 and named after possibly the most difficult corner on the Goodwood Motor Circuit, the Madgwick Cup will return to the race schedule after taking a break from the 2023 Goodwood Revival. Attendees can expect to see the likes of the Lotus 11, Lola Mk1 and Cooper Bobtail go into battle.
GOODWOOD TROPHY
Grand Prix and Voiturette cars from 1930-1951 The Goodwood Revival’s oldest race, the Goodwood Trophy, will welcome an impressive collection of 1930s, ‘40s and ‘50s Grand Prix and Voiturette cars from the likes of ERA, Maserati and Alfa Romeo.
BARRY SHEENE MEMORIAL TROPHY PART ONE
Pre-1955 Grand Prix motorcycles
Taking place across the weekend, the Barry Sheene Memorial Trophy will hold a battle of pre-1955 Grand Prix motorcycles. Expect to see the likes of the Matchless G80 CS, Vincent Black Shadow and Manx Norton.
STIRLING MOSS MEMORIAL TROPHY
Pre-1963 GT cars
Returning to the Goodwood Revival for the seventh time, the Stirling Moss Memorial Trophy
will see an on-track battle for pre-1963 GT cars. A race which is renowned for welcoming some of the most beautiful and valuable cars in the world with the Jaguar E-type, AC Cobra, Aston Martin DB4GT and Ferrari 250 SWB all in action over the weekend.
WHITSUN TROPHY
Sports-racing prototypes from 1960-1966
Returning as the fastest race of the Goodwood Revival weekend, the Whitsun Trophy will bring together sports-racing prototypes from 1960-1966. Expect to see the likes of the Lola T70 Spyder, McLaren M1B and Ford GT40 as they take the circuit by storm.
FORDWATER TROPHY
Production-based sports and GT cars from 19551960
At the 2023 Revival, the Fordwater Trophy saw a grid of Porsche 911s compete using sustainable fuel. In 2024, the Fordwater Trophy will return to the Goodwood Revival with a host of productionbased sports and GT cars from 1955-1960. The entry list for the Fordwater Trophy will include the Triumph TR3, MGA, Porsche 356 and Jaguar XK140.
ST MARY’S TROPHY PART ONE
1960s saloon cars
Switching up the decade each year, the St Mary’s Trophy will welcome a collection of 1960s saloon cars to the race schedule in 2024. Taking place across the weekend, the race will include iconic saloon cars such as the Lotus Cortina, Ford Galaxie 500 and Alfa Romeo Giulia Spring GTA.
EARL OF MARCH TROPHY
500c Formula 3 cars
A firm favourite with the Revival crowds, the Earl of March Trophy welcomes a wonderful sight – and sound – of 500cc Formula 3 cars. Expect to see a wide variety of classics, powered by buzzing 500cc motorcycle engines.
RICHMOND & GORDON TROPHIES
2.5-litre Grand Prix cars from 1954-1960
Celebrating the early days of Formula 1, the Richmond & Gordon Trophies honour and celebrate Grand Prix cars built between 19541960. Featuring both front and rear-engined cars, expect to see the Lotus 16, Cooper T53 and Maserati 250F.
RAC TT CELEBRATION
Closed-cockpit GT and prototype cars from 1960 to 1964
Arguably the most anticipated race of the weekend and celebrating the period where flagship RAC TT racing is at the very centre of historic motorsport at Goodwood. Taking to the track will be Jaguar E-Types, AC Cobras and the Bizzarrini 5300GT.
GLOVER TROPHY
1.5 litre Grand Prix cars from 1961-1965
Gathering Grand Prix cars from the later years celebrated by the Revival, the Glover Trophy will feature the likes of the Lotus 25, BRM P261 and Brabham BT7, honouring legendary racers including Sir Jackie Stewart, Jim Clark and Graham Hill.
FREDDIE MARCH MEMORIAL TROPHY
For cars in the spirit of the Goodwood Nine Hour races
Showcasing a mixture of stunning sportscars from the days of the Goodwood Nine Hour, the Freddie March Memorial Trophy will see the likes of the Jaguar C-Type, Aston Martin DB3S and Allard J2X race into the sunset on Sunday evening.
For more information, race to: www.goodwood. com
Image by Jayson Fong
It’s a bright Monday morning and Caroline Lucas is pondering her first full week of not being the elected representative for Brighton Pavilion. Although, you’d think, after 14 years at the sharp end of the Green movement, she’d be looking forward to some time in her trackies and binge-watching everything missed during over a decade of 80-hour weeks.
But, while the Greens have secured a sizeable chunk of votes in most modern elections, they’ve still yet to win more than one constituency seat. It seems like our traditional First Past The Post system isn’t truly reflecting the electorate. I assume Lucas is in favour of an alternative system like Proportional Representation. “It’s certainly been my aspiration. I do think there’s
CAROLINE LUCAS The exit Interview
By Stuart Rolt
“To be honest, the election campaign is all-encompassing,” she tells me. “I don’t feel that I’ve been released from a huge amount of work. The work has just changed. There are leaflets to sign off and canvassing to plan. It still feels frenetic.” The decision to stand down was very much personal. While the Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrat parliamentary parties have numerous spokespeople for every facet of British life, Lucas has been the single voice in the Commons for all of the Green’s policies.
“That takes its toll. I’m at the point in my life where I wanted to find a way of focussing more on the things that I really care about. Essentially, that’s nature and the climate crisis. But that hasn’t diminished my determination to make sure we get as many Green MPs elected as possible... I feel it’s going to be more urgent than ever that we have strong Green voices in Parliament.”
The last few decades have seen her party grow from being a fringe party to a genuine progressive alternative.
the same political party gets in again and again. I think that breeds disillusionment and disengagement. Just at a time when I think we need more people engaged with the process.”
Lucas has spent her tenure platforming many issues outside of climate change, including improving the right to roam, looking at better safeguards against the influence of big business on the political process and helping create new school qualifications in natural history. But does she think the House of Commons is in a better shape than when she arrived in 2010? “I’m really worried about what’s happening in our Parliamentary democracy and in public life. I couldn’t quite imagine back then that we would have a Prime Minister like Boris Johnson, who would prorogue Parliament because it was an irritant. It required the courts to come in and tell him he couldn’t do that. But then, I also didn’t think we’d have a Prime Minister who’d stand at the dispatch box every week and lie and then get away with it.”
But if people don’t have confidence in their leaders, even if you don’t agree with them, you need to have confidence they’d be telling the truth. Now… that’s not the case.”
a lot of space for the Greens on the political spectrum, in terms of attracting people who want to see a bolder Labour party. People are frustrated… and are coming to the Green Party because they want something which is a bit more progressive. Even if there are only a handful of Green MPs in the next Parliament, having those voices is a way of helping Labour be braver and bolder and step into the huge challenges the country faces.”
At the 2015 General Election, over a million people voted Green. Under certain systems, that would have given them around 20 seats. “It would have been such a manifestation of what people want and could have been transformative.” Her motives for advocating electoral reform do go beyond a party perspective though; she’s adamant it would enable better democracy as the system isn’t listening to huge numbers of people. “Especially those who live around the country in so-called safe seats… It’s quite hard to get them to go out and vote because they know, barring a revolution,
She also has some criticism for Rishi Sunak, who has overseen the dismantling of many rights we might have thought safe; especially around protest and the power of unions. “He introduced voter ID at elections, and we know that is going to suppress turnout. We know there isn’t a problem with voter fraud. I really worry, in terms of all those democratic issues, that we’re moving backwards. With the climate emergency, we had taken some strides forwards, but we’ve had a government who has rolled back on what has been a pretty broad political consensus. Of course, there’s always been differences in views, and how fast we should be addressing it.” There also seems to be a strange double narrative around climate change. We’re told Britain is a world leader in reducing carbon emissions, while there’s a huge range of new drilling licences being handed out for North Sea oil and gas.
“I think it’s really dangerous. Both in terms of the implications of the policy, but also with people’s engagement in politics. That wasn’t in great shape in 2010, with the expenses scandals, and it hasn’t really recovered. People are still feeling that the whole system is simply not working. When you can’t trust people in public life, that matters. We need a strong state in order to address the climate crisis.
The other month saw the publication of Lucas’s new book, Another England. Examining the values and stories which make up the rich fabric of our nation, it asks what it really means to be English. While populism seems to lay claim to a certain view of history, the book suggests the traditional Left should better understand how frankly celebrating our past can be a powerful tool to shape the future. “My starting point was being deeply concerned that we might be about to sleepwalk into something… pretty much as we sleepwalked into Brexit; without even having any real conversations about it. In Scotland, there’s clearly conversations going on about independence. Despite the SNP not doing so well in the polls, there’s still strong support for it.” It’s not unreasonable to think Scotland could be independent within a generation. In Northern Ireland, Sinn Fein ministers are openly talking about holding a referendum on reuniting with the Republic of Ireland before 2023. Even in Wales, there’s a stronger sense of mass identity on the rise.
“In England, we’re not talking about this. We’re not even imagining it. What worries me is that in terms of a narrative about England, it’s entirely in the hands of the political Right –the cheerleaders of Brexit, imperial nostalgia and exceptionalism. I think we should be able to put forward a more positive narrative about what England can and should be. And what it has been in the past. So, we don’t get left with this ‘Little England’ that has been moulded in the shape of the political Right.” There is a strange attitude to our past in this country, which can arguably be traced back to the stirring ‘fireside chats’ of Winston Churchill or the bucolic delights of EM Forster. We might have lost the Empire, but supposedly our endeavours and enterprises set us apart from the rest of the world.
“It is dangerous, not least because there is rising populism across the United States and Europe, and increasingly in our own country. The kind of rhetoric which is being used around migration is quite regressive. Agitators are quite happy to use the Battle Of Britain and imagery around white cliffs to generate hostility towards refugees.” It’s important to point out that nearly
1 in 10 RAF airmen during the Second World War were themselves refugees from occupied Europe.
One of the things she traces in the book is the more radical movements and processes which have flourished in our shared past. One of her favourite parts in the book covers 1217’s Charter Of The Forest. This reestablished rights of access to common lands, which had been eroded by the monarchy since the Norman Conquest. The law was read out in every English church four times a year, reinforcing the rights of free men to use the landscape to gather food and pasture animals.
“There’s a strong tradition around land reform and people trying to wrest access to land from those who have huge power. Ours is a country with a rich history of progressive movements around workers’ rights, and being more inclusive and welcoming to those from other countries. If we allow certain people to tell the stories, we lose that part of our heritage. It’s important to make sure these values are carried forward.” Lucas points out that only 3% of riverbanks are now open to the public in England, while Scotland enjoys the presumption of land access.
The natural environment in Great Britain is undeniably under threat, whether it’s endangered species under increasing pressure from human activity or vulnerable landscapes being exploited for profit. “One of the things which resonated with me was a sentence I read in a book by Richard Louv, who wrote Last Child In The Woods, which said; ‘We won’t protect what we don’t love, we don’t love what we don’t know and we won’t know what
we don’t touch, feel, smell, hear and see’. Access to land seems to be so important. Partly for our physical and mental health, but also because when people have access to the land in a meaningful way, they’re more likely to love the natural world and be mobilised more to protect it.”
Throughout the book, there’s references to science fiction works, from H. G. Wells’ The War Of The Worlds to Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. I push Lucas to see if it’s a secret interest, knowing the form can play a big part in shaping public awareness of our attitudes towards technology, society and nature. “I do love Frankenstein. It’s an extraordinary work, especially if you think how young she was when she wrote it and the powerful image it’s created in our minds. It’s given birth to so many forms and theatre. It set off that whole genre really. I felt there was some lesson to be learnt from it, especially with the climate emergency.” She voices concern that our Government is hoping an easy solution is coming, which has encouraged them to postpone taking action now. “We could be getting our emissions down now.
The link to science fiction is there’s so many examples of the dangers of placing your faith in technology, without recognising that some have unforeseen consequences.”
It reminds me of a recent news article, where engineers were designing tiny robots to replace an ever-decreasing insect population.
“That’s a perfect example,” she says. “Instead, let’s stop using Neonicotinoid pesticide, where just a teaspoon of it can destroy millions of bees…”
“There’s so many examples of where our leaving the EU has
weakened environmental legislation, despite our government promising the opposite would be the case. Pesticides are a perfect example. The EU has far stronger regulation on pesticides that we do. Water is very topical and another example. We’ve had to set up our own chemicals regulatory body, but it’s done far less than the equivalent body we were a member of. We’re basically allowing the people and our planet to be much more damaged by pollution as a direct result.”
While the arguments in favour of closer ties with the EU are plentiful, it does worry her that it presents a taboo subject for our system’s two main parties, even when discussing the seriousness of economic challenges. “We need to have a more honest conversation about it. A veterinary agreement would be a first step in reducing some of the friction at borders. Again, I couldn’t have been more disappointed with the rejection of the offer from the EU, when they were talking about a system of free movement for young people. There wasn’t even a conversation about it. That was just unfair for so many of our young people, who don’t have the benefit of living, travelling, working and loving in 27 states. I do think, over time, the pressure to rejoin the customs union, and potentially the single market, will grow. By the time you’ve done all of that, the argument for us to be full members, so we have a full voice at the table, will be overwhelming.”
Public opinion is increasingly shifting in favour of closer ties with Europe, so is there also a way we could prompt even-tempered discussions about this? “I think
businesses will lead it. They’re already saying loudly and clearly that they’ve lost opportunities to export and trade fairly.” She says the referendum result was inarguably driven by a sense of anger. Some people may have voted for deeply held reasons, but more wanted both change and to send a message to Westminster that the status quo was intolerable. “The levels of inequality and disempowerment around the country were something they wanted to communicate.”
It’s been 14 years since Lucas showed there could be a different kind of politics. While she’s left Parliament, her party is more popular than ever. She made history by becoming the county’s first Green MP, and even managed to increase her majority over the years. Much of that success was down to being a recognisable face and tireless advocate for Brighton & Hove. And it seems she’s not going to just sit around and watch the future unfold around her. “I’m not planning to turn my back on public life, I’ve just had the chance to think about what it might look like. This job has been a privilege. But it has also been totally allencompassing, so I’m looking forward to decompressing a little bit, then I’ll have a look and think how I can challenge things and promote a strong green agenda.”
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Friday 19th July-Sunday 28th July, 10am-1pm
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In Brighton, you go big for Pride or you go home, so this year we're bringing the party to the seafront with a Carnival themed extravaganza. Join us for one of our two hour sittings with immersive entertainment, food from all our kitchens, and decor that will take you straight to the big top.
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DEPOT CINEMA & RESTAURANT
Throughout July, Depot is showcasing one off special event film screenings and expert-led talks. Experience the thrill of surfing in late ‘60s Australia and California, with The Innermost Limits of Pure Fun. This revolutionary film by George Greenough has been fully remastered, and features an incredible, improvised score by cult band Farm.
Indulge in a different kind of nostalgia with a 25th anniversary screening of The Mummy, starring Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz. This outrageously entertaining action blockbuster sees a rag-tag crew of explorers battle ancient curses in 1920s Egypt, with a knowing sense of fun.
Sunday film talks return to explore summertime in film, accompanied by complementary film screenings. Dr Martine Pierquin discusses how summer has been instrumental in shaping the rich narratives of French cinema, following a screening of Plein Soleil, which stars Alain Delon as Particia Highsmith’s most famous creation, Tom Ripley. Then later in the month, delve into summertime scares as Ellen Cheshire reveals why sunlit horror films are just as terrifying as their shadowy counterparts, with 1980 campsite classic Friday the 13th screening prior to the talk.
Depot’s young programmer group Kino Collective and Varndean College present Student Shorts, a selection of their best student films of the year. Expect laughs and tears with a few awards on the side. Plus special guest screenings from BHASVIC!
Finally, see director Alice Russell live in conversation with documentarian Jerry Rothwell, at a Q&A screening of her recent feature documentary If the Streets were on Fire. This inspiring film follows the social movement BikeStormz, a biannual bike ride-out across London that gives young people a space of safety, liberation and creative freedom where they can stand up against violence and build community.
The Innermost Limits of Pure Fun - 20:00 - www. lewesdepot.org/film/the-innermost-limits-of-purefun
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New Seasonal Summer Menu
Depot’s summer menu is absolutely bursting with colourful new dishes! Treat yourself to brunch with Depot’s Trout Gravlax Royale, a delicious and sustainable alternative to the traditional salmon, or spend an evening on the terrace enjoying small plates – Padron Peppers with Paprika Crumb and our beautiful Goat Curd and Golden Beetroot Salad, to name a few.
There are also plenty of tasty new mains, including rich yet light Tikka Monkfish Skewers, served on a crisp onion bhaji with a perfectly spiced tomato curry sauce, or a creamy Garden Pea Risotto with Wild Rocket Pesto, topped with hazelnuts and pecorino.
ARE YOU A SUSSEX GUARDIAN? SUSSEX PAST LAUNCHES PUBLIC APPEAL TO SUPPORT LOCAL HERITAGE
Local people are being asked to become ‘Sussex Guardians’ by contributing towards a new public appeal. Launched by The Sussex Archaeological Society (trading as Sussex Past) in partnership with its dedicated Friends groups, they are asking the public to pledge their support as joint guardians of some of the most iconic heritage properties across the historic county of Sussex. The appeal is aiming to raise £25,000 towards the care of landmark properties, including Lewes Castle, Anne of Cleves House, again in Lewes, and Michelham Priory, near Hailsham.
As research by Historic England makes clear, the heritage sector is an important source of economic prosperity and growth in this country and is deeply embedded in local property markets, local supply chains and local economic activities. As well as conserving heritage for current and future generations to enjoy, a healthy and vibrant heritage sector is a vital component of a healthy and vibrant economy.
With challenging economic conditions being felt right across the heritage sector, however, the Society’s role as a guardian of Sussex’s heritage is becoming increasingly difficult. They are therefore inviting the public to help them undertake important conservation work, enhancing the experience for all who visit and safeguarding these wonderful properties for future generations to enjoy.
The Society’s Trustees and Friends groups have together already made a very generous pledge of £12,500 towards this work. They are now inviting the public to join them with the aim of matching that sum to reach a target of £25,000 by 31 August.
Amanda Jones, Chair of the Council of Trustees at Sussex Past, commented, “It is an enormous
privilege for the Society to act as guardians of some of Sussex’s most beautiful and historic properties. Whilst we care for and maintain these wonderful properties on a daily basis, inevitably there is always additional work that is required to keep them in good repair for our many visitors, audiences and school groups. By becoming a Sussex Guardian we are asking the public to join us in collectively protecting our heritage and helping us preserve some of the most magnificent places in Sussex for the benefit of generations to come.”
Established in 1846, The Sussex Archaeological Society has been dedicated to the care and preservation of Sussex heritage for 178 years. Its work includes the curation of significant heritage and archaeological collections, and encouraging and enabling academic research and publication, as well as the care of a number of notable heritage properties and visitor attractions across the county.
One such property, and a much-loved landmark for many visiting Brightonians, is Lewes Castle. A Norman castle built after the Battle of Hastings by supporters of William the Conqueror, Lewes Castle provides an iconic backdrop for all who visit the historic town of Lewes. Those visiting the Castle get to climb the steps to the top of the Keep to witness stunning views across Sussex, as well as soaking in the history of this 950-yearold fortress. At Lewes Castle, Sussex Past specifically needs the public’s help in making it even more of an unmissable destination, with enhancements to the surrounding Gun Garden and installation of a new café.
Visitors to Lewes also have the opportunity to see Anne Of Cleves House, a stunning timberframed medieval house dating back to the 15th Century and a popular visitor attraction in the
heart of Lewes. It was given to Anne of Cleves at the end of her short-lived marriage to Henry VIII. Although she never actually lived there, it is a beautifully preserved representation of Tudor life in a delightful setting. Again, however, Sussex Past needs the public’s help to carry out essential maintenance to the roof so it remains a safe and welcoming environment for people to visit and enjoy.
Anna Crabtree, Chair of the Friends of Anne of Cleves House added, “Anne of Cleves’ Houses is a beautiful and important medieval property with lovely gardens. The Friends hold regular fundraising events to help Sussex Past keep the building safe and in good repair for our visitors, but we do need your help to achieve this.”Other vital improvement work across the properties managed by Sussex
Past includes:
• Repairs to the Dovecote roof at Michelham Priory to allow more space to showcase local produce
• Maintenance to the Osborne Room at Fishbourne Roman Palace to encourage more school visits and enhance learning days
• Essential works at Bull House to reinvigorate the property as a visitor attraction
• Repairs to the 11th Century beam at Marlipins Museum which is showing signs of degradation
By donating to the appeal, you will help ensure that the heritage of Sussex remains safe and accessible for all and will continue to inspire generations to come.
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Rental living as you’ve never known it
By Stuart Rolt
If you’ve been along Old Shoreham Road in the last two years, there’s a flurry of activity just opposite Hove Park. What was once a tired retail park with little to offer has been regenerated into a new residential neighbourhood.
This is Moda, Hove Central, a range of 564 high-quality rental apartments which combine the modern city lifestyle with an unparalleled level of service.
Being an architecture and interior design enthusiast, I leapt at the chance to have a sneak peek at these new buildings and their first-of-its-kind facilities. During the short walk from Hove station, on a beautiful summer’s day, it strikes me how neatly the new blocks fit in with their surroundings. With the cranes and much of the construction infrastructure cleared away, what remains is a stepped selection of attractive buildings – each shaped differently and quietly characterised by varying tile shades.
After wandering around for a while, drinking it all in, I stroll over to meet Hove Central’s General Manager, Katja Harjanne. She meets me in the reception area, a space bathed in light through the double height windows. Reminiscent of some of the nicer and more stylish European hotels I’ve stayed in, this serene lobby is punctuated by comfortable seating areas, with subtle colour accents sitting harmoniously amongst wood and neutral tones.
Early on, I establish that Katja spent several years working at the Hilton Brighton Metropole, and that many of
her colleagues have been drawn from the hospitality industry, and then trained in-house. “We wanted to give that edge over the competitors with our customer service element,” she tells me. “We’re trying to offer a lifestyle, rather than ‘just’ an apartment.” The mission is to ensure fast, reliable and top-quality service for all residents, whether that involves leasing, maintenance or resident enquiries. Off to one side in this deceptively large space is the 24-hour concierge desk, next to a pair of inviting looking meeting rooms, which residents can use at their leisure or privately book out. Secreted in another corner is a TULU hub for renting items like vacuum cleaners and printers, along with some vending machines sitting behind. I spot a dog bed, and to my surprise, I’m told Hove Central is pet-friendly, with four or five dogs and at least one cat in this building alone so far. Through some doors at the rear is a large cycle store, complete with a separate (and surprisingly attractive) workshop space for cyclists, with several different benches and tables to accommodate almost any bike maintenance task.
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Looping back round to the lobby, a staircase leads up to more of the residents’ amenities, which all come free of charge. Katja tells me that Hove Central’s other buildings have similar offerings, but it’s hoped that most people will gravitate towards the ones here to create a more community feel. Sweeping away to the right is a super-sized resident lounge. The neutral tones and accented colours seen downstairs continue here, invigorated by lush plants and abundant seating. It’s obviously intended to be a sociable space. While lowsitting cabinets define different areas, there’s no screens or obstructions to stop you gazing down the entire length of the room, and it’s almost impossible to sit somewhere and have your back to someone. “One of our USPs is that we have resident events. They really want to get to know their neighbours. That’s why we’ve created amenities in one area, so it does become a hub.”
I spoke to Moda’s Planning Director, James Blakey, a few days later, who was adamant about the ambition for life at Hove Central to be much more than just renting an apartment. “The whole neighbourhood is your home,” he tells me. “And that includes the community of people living around you. Research continuously shows renters being particularly vulnerable to loneliness, so by incorporating beautiful community spaces indoor and out, programmed resident events to suit different tastes and interests, and fantastic technology to connect people across the neighbourhood, you facilitate a new level of connection between your residents to engage with as much or as little as they want.”
After admiring the residents’ lounge for a few moments, Katja and I move down a nearby corridor, where we find a bright and airy fitness/ yoga studio, complete with a big screen, sound system and a mirrored wall. She tells me they’re starting to organise classes and activities in here. Helping to create that perfect live/work balance, also on this hallway, is their extensive co-working space. Characteristically flooded with light, this provides more than
enough comfy desks and sockets. While the norm is for similar spaces to have hard flooring, surprisingly this area has carpet. Which lends a more homely feel and certainly cuts down on any noise to detract you. Coupled with the meeting rooms downstairs, it seems like a perfect set-up for any hybrid workers, especially with free high-speed wi-fi available for residents.
With so much glass and so many southfacing rooms, I might worry about the building overheating. But in the background, air conditioning quietly busies itself keeping the air at a pleasant temperature. One place where you might get a bit sweaty is the gym next door, which stretches across the whole end of this floor.
There’s a huge range of equipment, including some kit I couldn’t quite identify (doubtlessly one of their personal trainers could relieve my ignorance) and plenty of free-weights laid out everywhere, all bathed in natural light. Most gyms in this city are quite dark and uninspiring places, which is fine at night, but this seems like quite an invigorating space. Breaking up the huge windows is a set of equally sizeable glass doors leading to this floor’s terrace.
This faces south, with an abundance of elegantly designed furniture. If I weren’t busy (and it wasn’t only lunchtime) there’d be no difficulty persuading me to spend the rest of this glorious day sitting here with a good book and a cocktail. Through the huge window behind me, I can see the residents’ lounge, but my guide takes us through another set of doors into what turns out to be a beautifully appointed private dining room.
As I inspect its wonderfully laid out kitchen, Katja tells me that residents can book out this space for private parties – and even bring in their own chef if they want to make the evening truly special. Right now, the space is decorated with flags from all the European nations, with the neighbourhood’s community gathering for the thrills of UEFA Euro 2024.
Several spaces have large 4K TVs for residents to enjoy, and the games area next door is no exception – along with a pool and football tables, a fully stocked fridge and game consoles. Perfect for hanging out with your guests. But just next door is probably my favourite space so far. It’s a cinema room, with an enormous screen and authentic rows of seating for the perfect movie night. Even being reasonably understated, the familiar neutral tones and colour accents are ever-present, it puts to shame anything you might see on MTV Cribs. Katja says they’re already starting to plan events to take full advantage of this versatile facility including introducing weekly film nights for residents to enjoy the latest releases, all included in their rent.
Around this point, I notice that all the art hung throughout the building shares an aesthetic, commissioned from Adam Ellis Studio. Most celebrate the city in some way, whether that’s huge photos of rock legends or more abstract paintings on sea life. Katja informs me there’ll be more artworks in public spaces after the neighbourhood is completed, including large scale pieces in the central area and at the entrances.
During my conversation with James, he tells me Moda’s Public Arts Strategy in Hove is an excellent example of community engagement, working with the public art officers at the City Council including Lewis Church, and respected local artist, Richard Wolfstrome. Moda is investing almost £500,000 in the communityled arts programme, bringing together both national and international artists, and creative talent from the streets in the surrounding area, to create bespoke pieces around the neighbourhood. “It's important to us that our residents are part of the wider Hove community as well, and vice versa. With 60% of the site made up of public realm, Moda, Hove Central is open to everyone, and we very much see ourselves as part of the city’s wide and accepting community.”
With so much of the outside space open to the public, Moda are intent on making it as inviting
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as possible - from landscaped green spaces and communal areas to new retail, cafés, restaurants and leisure amenities. “We had to make sure we were delivering spaces that would benefit the community already living in and around the area,” he says. “They’ll be visiting and using Hove Central on a regular basis, so working to this level with them was a must for this project.”
While looking at the communal areas has been lovely, I’m increasingly eager to see the actual accommodation. We sweep through a couple of gently scented corridors, into a pristine lift and up to the residential floors. And of the 564 apartments, 10% will be discounted below the market rate for key workers and residents with accessibility needs.
Katja first shows me a two-bedroomed offering. Let’s be honest, us Brits have come to expect new developments to squeeze as many unimaginative, boxy apartments into one block as possible. Moda’s were, in contrast, a definite break from the norm. Available either unfurnished or with a selection of different furnishing packages, the apartment I’m led into is light and serene. From the front door the hallway leads to a generously sized bedroom on the left, while the right entices you to a large living area. Just beyond this is another bedroom of a comparable size. Again, the building’s colour scheme is echoed here, but I’m informed that those wanting to make their mark will soon be able to take advantage of a decorating service.
The finish in the kitchen area is sublime. In fact, the finish everywhere is sublime and the high quality can be felt. Whenever Katja turns her back, I’m surreptitiously tapping surfaces and running fingers under countertops, round light switches and between tiles, trying to find those niggling little imperfections which would irritate me. But to no avail. I do notice that the kitchen’s appliances are all provided by Samsung. Moda’s long-term partnership with them helps quickly resolve any issues. A nice touch was having the washing machine hidden away in a cupboard, which certainly lends to the clean lines in this space.
living area, and (obviously) another bedroom. All done out to the same prestige standard. Looking out the window, I notice another outside space on this floor.
It turns out to be the building’s rooftop garden. We go outside to this immense open-air space, which provides sweeping views of both the seafront and the South Downs. The largest terrace in the whole neighbourhood, it covers the roof space of an entire wing of Building D. Constantly bathed in sunlight, it’s perfect for that al fresco lifestyle. Allotment boxes have been installed, which are being planted in partnership with a local urban farming business. When we (eventually) reach the far end, the rooftop opens
Later, James tells me health, wellbeing and how buildings can have a positive impact are key considerations for Moda when planning a new community. As a certified global Fitwel Champion, they’re recognised as one of the world leaders in designing, building and operating neighbourhoods with wellness at their core. “We are very proud of our certification which is certainly challenging to secure and maintain. From physical health, with the stateof-the-art gym, fitness centres and bookable classes, through to subsidised access to digital counselling and therapy services, and a mental health first aid-trained team members, it’s a core part of the Moda offering.”
James also tells me the entire delivery of their neighbourhoods comes with sustainability targets to ensure any impact is minimised wherever feasible. Solar technology has been installed throughout the neighbourhood, tech is being rolled out to residents allowing them to monitor carbon usage with advice on lowering energy use, there are EV parking spaces available and there’s ongoing engagement with residents to drive sustainable behaviours to lower the carbon footprint of the entire neighbourhood. “In the initial build phase this comes down to using the most responsible materials,” he says. We work very closely with our contractors on this. But now the neighbourhood is open, it’s up to Moda and our residents to use the buildings as efficiently and sustainability as we can, and we work very hard to encourage best environmental practice throughout our communities.”
up into a large west facing barbecue area, where you can throw some food on the grill and watch the sunset.
“There’s a lot of different shapes and sizes of apartments,” Katja tells me. “Our two beds also vary from the traditional style with one master suite and a smaller bedroom, to something like this with two equally sized bedrooms.”
While this would be ideal for two people sharing or a couple, Hove Central also caters for growing families. I’m taken down the hallway to a threebedroom apartment. This offers an even larger
Along with all the amenities I’ve seen today, residents can additionally enjoy extras worth around £400 per month, with access to exclusive brand partnerships and discounts with local and national brands – including The Ivy, NEOM, One City and the Brighton Dome, with more being announced all the time. At the core of this community is the MyModa app, which makes it easy to interact with Moda and your neighbours. Through this you can pay rent, book onto resident events or submit maintenance requests, alongside finding like-minded people, setting up clubs or just chatting on the moderated neighbourhood forums.
As we walk back to the gorgeous lobby, Katja tells me the entire neighbourhood is due to be completed by the end of the year. From then, the plan is to hold regular public events on the site’s versatile outside spaces. There’s also going to be several commercial spaces coming to Hove Central, including a supermarket, cafes and bars. “It’ll be nice,” she says. “Because north of the railway, there’s not a lot on this part of town. Hopefully, we can get a nice buzzing atmosphere here. We’ve done quite a few site tours, so people could come and see what we’re doing and ask questions. Everyone’s reactions have been really positive…”
It turns out James was the lead for community engagement on this project, and he tells me Moda worked with a huge range of Brighton & Hove people, brands and businesses before ground was even broken on Moda, Hove Central, and have continued to hold regular meetings for its Community Liaison Group throughout delivery of the neighbourhood. This depth of consultation was crucial on multiple levels. “We build and operate our rental neighbourhoods for the long term, so we always want to become part of the
fabric of an area.” Often identifying key community personalities in an area can be a challenge, although this wasn’t an issue in Hove. “The community was well-organised and well-represented. From presenting at the Hove Neighbourhood Forum ‘Have Your Say’ events or drinking tea with various individuals on numerous occasions, we sought to take onboard as many views, and importantly ideas, as possible.”
Suggestions for community engagement at Moda, Hove Central have ranged from funding Easter Egg hunts and street parties to stone masonry workshops, together with supporting the international Brighton Festival and becoming involved in the delivery of the Flight of the Langoustine sculpture on Hove Plinth. “When we started, who would have thought that we would have been fortunate enough to have become involved in so many communityfocused activities and meet one of
the foremost sculptors of his time, Pierre Diamantopoulo, in a small rural workshop deep in the national park.”
It might have taken time and effort to reassure people that Moda Living were here for the long-haul, and that the consultation wasn’t just box-ticking, but James thinks it’s all been worth it. “The local support and growing friendships over the past five years has been terrific. There was, and is, potential to do more and hopefully even greater communitybased involvement will be possible.”
Moda, Hove Central is at Boulevard Place, just off Sackville Road. For more information, please visit: www.modaliving.com
BETTER BIKE SOCIAL COMES TO BRIGHTON Ask the Expert
Better Bike Social is a not-for-profit programme of interlinked flash events and venues, with a single purpose to create a broad community and exchange passions, interests, knowledge and experience across a spectrum of bicycle related themes.
It started last year, when Andy Keetch organised a successful pair of events in the London boroughs of Hackney and Tower Hamlets, with a single purpose to celebrate the many ways in which ‘BIKES MAKE LIFE BETTER’. Now, the festival is expanding its reach across the UK, to engage with a wider audience and spread this positive message. This inspired local organiser Kelly Dibbert to bring the festival down to Brighton & Hove. “Being in a room full of enthusiastic people from all walks of life who all just want cleaner, quieter, safer streets and more cycling fun, was simply buzzy,” she tells me. “Not everyone was a cyclist, the networking was epic and the talks lifted my spirits about the art of the possible in Brighton.”
She tells me many of her friends, across different age groups, won’t cycle because they don’t feel safe on our roads. “That makes me sad. I’m a middle-aged woman who has cycled in Brighton for 31 years and my bike gives me so much freedom, exercise, saves me money and most of all brings me joy. I want everyone to feel safe to cycle here.”
A pop-up festival of the bike is coming to Brighton
on Weds 10 – Sun 14 July,
bringing together numerous voices across a range of events, exhibitions, activities, seminars, group rides, and workshops.
The Brighton & Hove strand will feature three evenings of talks from local bike-curious folk, at Propellernet in Castle Square House on Weds 10 – Fri 12 July. These will cover topics like ‘Kidical Mass’, cargo bikes, charity rides, art, activism, and the world naked bike ride. Then there will be a series of group rides Sat 13 – Sun 14th July, with various start times, and meeting places. “If you’ve never cycled before, if you’ve thought about it, want to meet other cyclists and join a group then come along,” says Kelly. “There are five mixed ability rides to join in that are fun mornings or days out.”
While more provision for cyclists is slowly being introduced, Britain does seem to lag behind its European nightbirds in accommodating the healthy and environmentally-conscious pastime. “Well, it depends where you are,” says Kelly. “Holland is at least 20 years more advanced than us. Because local and national governments were lobbied, they started to make it safer for cyclists. At first there were cycle protests in the street to get things moving.”
Andy thinks it is possible to make sweeping changes to attitudes around cycling, but this would be helped by good governance. “Change is tough, and there will always be people that resist new infrastructure,” he says. “But when it is given time to bed in it works. With ebikes becoming cheaper,
you can address some of the bigger concerns people have like hills or being sweaty on the way to work.”
“It takes political will,” adds Kelly. “It also takes leadership and if you build good cycling infrastructure they will come. Just look at London. 1.26m journeys cycled daily - a 4.5% share of all journeys!”
The plan is to regularly invite contributions for participation from the public and organisations and explore how to do things better for people in the face of the climate crisis.
Andy’s ambition for Better Bike Social is that anyone coming along will find a sense of fun and adventure. “And that bikes are not just for one type of person …” Kelly similarly says the events will offer hope, inspiration and new connections. “The ultimate aim of the festival is to celebrate and when you celebrate with likeminded people in the same room/ride that’s when the magic happens. Let’s see!”
Full details on the Brighton events, and others nationwide, can be found at: www.betterbike. social/brighton
Seasonal junctions are an opportunity to pause and let go of one season to prepare for another. Explore Ayurvedic wisdom behind seasonal change and discover practical tools to support your health as we slide into Autumn. Learn about the power of food, herbs, therapies and daily rituals and gain empowering knowledge to navigate the seasons confidently using ingredients from your own kitchen.
REECE DINSDALE
By Stuart Rolt
The Promise | Minerva Theatre | Fri 19 July – Sat 17 Aug.
“All I care about, in my life, is getting the chance to be creative on as many days of the year as possible. As long as I can do something with like-minded folk, I’m happy.” There’s equal zeal if he’s calling the shots on some of British TV’s biggest shows, portraying a violent football hooligan or inhabiting a challenging stage role, Reece Dinsdale seems to love his craft.
Familiar to millions as the hapless ill-fated Joe McIntyre on Coronation Street, his roles have stretched from playing Guildenstern in Kenneth Branagh's big screen adaptation of Hamlet and portraying Alan Bennett onstage in the writer’s autobiographical, Untold Stories, to starting in James Graham’s runaway hit, This House, at the National Theatre.
Right now, he’s neck deep in rehearsals for a brand-new play at Chichester Festival Theatre on Fri 19 Jul - Sat 17 Aug. Called The Promise, it charts a short but revolutionary period in British history. Emerging from the horrors of the Second World War, a group of politicians laid out a new approach to how we care for those around us. Written by Paul Unwin, the co-creator of TV mega-hit, Casualty, and directed by Jonathan Kent, whose previous Chichester productions include Gypsy, Sweeney Todd and Young Chekhov Trilogy, “This is our second week of rehearsals, and it’s going really well. We always spend a couple of days sitting around a table reading it through and talking about the subject matter. Then you have that terrible moment when they say they’re going to have to move you. Then you have a panic attack and you don’t know what you’re saying or doing! It’s all good though.”
Starting off in 1975, we revisit the Government of Clement Attlee - an unlikely prime minister surrounded by a cabinet of power-hungry political titans. Everyone, from the hopelessly loyal Ernest Bevin to scheming Herbert Morrison, has their own idea of what Britain’s new welfare state and National
Health Service should look like.
Dinsdale says he originally had no intention to work this year, but the subject matter and his role were too fascinating to resist. “My Mum had died at Christmas, and we’d moved house… I just wanted to take some time to steady myself. I’d have been quite happy to sit on my backside over the summer. Then this play dropped into my inbox and it took me about four pages to think I had to do it.” He points out there’s a few similarities to the present day. With The Promise, we leap into a Britain needing millions of homes, a collapsing school system and growing inequality. Leaning into the growing demands for change are the Jarrow March’s Ellen Wilkinson and audacious visionary, Nye Bevan. But can this new government deliver what they’ve pledged, or is everything doomed to failure?
Dinsdale takes on the role of Morrison; an architect of modern Britain whose story is colourful and complex. Serving as Transport Minister between the wars, he was a leading figure in moving the Labour Party away from its post-1931 extremism towards more pragmatic reform. He went on to work as Minister of Supply in Winston Churchill’s wartime coalition, becoming Home Secretary and Minister Of Home Security. In 1945 Morrison masterminded the Labour Party’s general election victory, which enabled some sweeping changes to be made to the fabric of our society. But he never stopped wanting the top job. “I think Machiavellian is too strong a word, but he is a conniver. The one who is always trying to oust Atlee and become Prime Minister. He’s probably the least well-known to the public. He’s quite a character, but the whole play has got great parts. It’s a brilliant ensemble piece.”
Alongside him, the play’s impressive cast includes Suzanne Burden (Strike, Shakespeare In Love) as Violet Attlee; Clare Burt (Flowers for Mrs Harris, This Is My Family), Peter Hamilton Dyer (Wolf Hall, The Confessions of
Frannie Langton) and Richard Harrington (Hinterland, Poldark). Dinsdale describes The Promise as a wonderful delve into history, which succeeds in being smart and funny at the same time. “The drama is high, but the stakes then were high. One of the great things about my job… or our job as actors… is that we get to explore parts of history or subjects that we didn’t perhaps know a lot about. We all become experts, of course,” he says dryly, with a small chuckle.
The work seems to base itself around the age-old question of how should we care for each other and build a better future? “It’s set just before the end of the war and is about the inner sanctum of the Labour party; how they’d been part of a national government with Churchill, because everyone had to pull together. But, then it’s also about the decision they made to break with Winston and go to the country. Of course, we know now that they got a huge majority. Without jumping the gun too much, we’re possibly on the edge of something similar. It’s great that the play can show all the infighting and machinations. Where the Tories tend to always hang together, the Labour party might be fighting for the same cause but always at loggerheads.”
This new play paints a picture of a Britain during some tough times. Returning servicemen were met by a country where money was short and the winters freezing. “It’s fascinating stuff. People were demanding change. And they got the NHS. Because we’re steeped in politics at the moment, people can come and be tickled by learning about it and seeing the different resonances. It’s a period piece, but it does feel very modern.” Dinsdale says he tries not to get too political these days but does find it disappointing that we don’t seem to look after each other enough. “I think we’re now seeing a backlash, because some people really do care. It’s at the top of their list, that others are treated right and we have a fair society... That will always remain the case, but sometimes those with different values forget and look after their
own. It’s easy to see all the horrible stuff… and the least caring are the most vociferous. But there’s good in most of us. It’s probably time for that to raise its head!”
Throughout his career, Dinsdale seems to have gravitated towards more socially aware roles. His breakout was in the uncompromising ID, playing a young police officer working undercover amongst a gang of football hooligans, only to find himself relishing his situation a bit too much. There was also a role in Threads, which examined the impact of a nuclear attack on Britain – a TV drama which undeniably contributed to the debate around disarmament. On a more cheerful note, even his ITV sitcom, Home To Roost, where he plays a young man moving back home and ruining the blissful solitude of his divorced father (played by the great John Thaw), dealt with changing patterns in domestic life. “As an actor you take the best thing on offer, if there’s anything on offer at all..! I guess the choices reflect you sometimes. I’m not saying I was the nutcase that was in ID, but a lot of the time these parts do find you because of the qualities you have.”
He tells me he was up against some big names for the role in ID. Originally, the casting directors didn’t even want to give him an audition. “They’d seen all the usual suspects, but as soon as you’d cast one of them, you know where it’s going to go. I had a very good agent who got me in the room, and I just went mad – giving it both barrels and throwing chairs around. The rest is history.” After landing the part, he spent a lot of time establishing a backstory for his character. This included weeks of working one-to-one with director Phil Davis, walking around London to familiarise himself with the different neighbourhoods and talking in a southern accent. And since he’s unleashed that darker side of his range, he seems to have never stopped playing bad guys, not least the villainous Paul Ashdale in Emmerdale. “A friend once said: ‘if you’re in it, you did it!’
But I’ve been very lucky that I could pick and choose. All actors go through tough times. But all this has been very good to me.”
Around 12 years ago, a role in Jimmy McGovern’s Moving On inadvertently introduced Dinsdale to a different aspect of his industry. The makers of the show suddenly suggested he should try directing an episode. “In for a penny…In the end, they gave me six episodes! I’d directed more than anyone else. I loved it.” He suggests it’s a benefit understanding the acting process. He’s also keenly observed what was happening on his sets during the last 40 years, so knew what the crew were talking about.
“What I didn’t know was if I had a brain which could see the images off the paper – so I understood what to shoot and how to shoot it. Luckily, that’s worked a treat for me. Actors like to be respected or talked to in a certain fashion.” He compares directing to being a Premier League manager. There’s lots of technical aspects, but handling people is crucial. “I enjoy the people in my business. On the whole, they’re as good a bunch of people as you’re likely to meet. When you can get a team on your side – not cynically, but because you like them – absolutely brilliant things happen.”
A close friend up in Yorkshire suggested he visit the Emmerdale set and see about doing some work with the iconic British soap opera. At first Dinsdale was sceptical, as these kinds of shows are shot with an incredibly short turnaround and using a multi-camera set-up. “I said: ‘I can’t do that. It’s far too technical.’ But he was adamant he could teach me. So, I went down, because I live about five miles away. There’s no snobbery about me directing soaps. I’d been in Coronation Street, so I’d hardly be turning my nose up.” When on-set, Dinsdale was talked through managing the cameras and calling the shots up in the gallery.
Reece Dinsdale
On his last day of filming, he was called upstairs for a meeting with the show’s producers, who offered a block of four episodes, but it wouldn’t be for another 12 months. “Then they said they wanted me to actually be in it for a year playing a baddie. I spoke to my wife, and she said it would be a fabulous way to get to know the crew and actors. So, after my character died, I actually got three blocks of episode, which was a huge feather in my cap.” A call to start directing Coronation Street happened soon after that, and now he jumps between the two. After The Promise finishes at Chichester this summer, he’ll probably be working flat out in soap land until next April.
“I tell you something… I just love what I do. I think I might have to die on a stage, because I’m not intending to retire any time soon,” he says with another laugh. “Actually, that would do me fine. I love being on stage. There’s a thrill, the learning, the weeks of hard work. And there’s no second take on the day. It’s there, and it’s all down to you.”
Reec Dinsdale stars in Paul Unwin’s The Promise, when it comes to Chichester’s Minerva Theatre on Fri 19 July – Sat 17 Aug.
www.cft.org.uk
The Promise Chichester Festival Theatre 2024
SUMMER RECIPE
Grilled Vegetable and Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers
Bring a splash of colour and a burst of flavour to your summer gatherings with these grilled vegetable and quinoa stuffed bell peppers. Perfect for sharing with friends, this dish combines the smokiness of grilled veggies with the wholesome goodness of quinoa, all packed into sweet bell peppers.
INGREDIENTS
• 6 large bell peppers (various colours), tops cut off and seeds removed
• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 red onion, diced
• 1 Courgette, diced
• 1 yellow squash, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
• Fresh basil, chopped, for garnish
DIRECTION
02.
6 1 hour SERVES TIME
Cook Quinoa: Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is fluffy.
Grill Vegetables: While the quinoa is cooking, heat a grill to medium-high. Toss the diced red onion, courgette, yellow squash, cherry tomatoes, and corn with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Grill the vegetables until they are slightly charred and tender, about 5-7 minutes.
Mix Filling: In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa with the grilled vegetables and garlic. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Stir in crumbled feta cheese if using.
Stuff Peppers: Spoon the quinoa and vegetable mixture into the hollowed bell peppers. Place the stuffed peppers on the grill, cover, and cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and slightly charred.
05. Garnish and Serve: Remove the peppers from the grill and garnish with fresh chopped basil. Serve hot and enjoy the vibrant flavours with your friends, ideally paired with a chilled glass of white wine or a refreshing summer cocktail.
Summer of Play at Bodiam Castle
Prepare for endless fun this summer with a variety of family-friendly events at the medieval castle.
Medieval Fair Knight School
24 Jul–2 Sep, 10am–4pm
Enjoy medieval-inspired games and activities including hobby horse riding, straw bale hurdles, castle building, and more! Free, NAA.
Children's crafts
Selected dates 6 Jul–1 Sep, 1pm–4.30pm
Get creative and decorate a shield, pot, tile or ceramic dragon decoration inspired by the castle setting. £2/£3 per item.
The Castle the King Built trail
13 Jul–8 Sep, 10am–4pm Solve puzzles, play games, and explore different roles within the castle In collaboration with Nosy Crow. £3, NAA.
18–26 Aug, 10am–4.15pm
Discover what it takes to be a real knight at this interactive event led by theatre company Histrionics. Free, NAA.
Storytelling in the castle
Selected dates 20 Jul–1 Sep, 11.30am–2.30pm
Be enchanted by tales of dragons, knights, and castles. Perfect short drop-in sessions for families. Free, NAA.
Medieval encampment
27–28 Jul, 10am–4pm
See history come to life with 15th-century re-enactment group, The House of Bayard. Free, NAA.
Bodiam, near Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5UA
Have-a-go archery
1 Aug–1 Sep, 10.30am–4pm
Try your hand at the medieval sport of longbow archery. £4 for 6 arrows.
Outdoor theatre:
Beauty and the Beast
2 & 13 Aug, 6pm–8.30pm
Join Chapterhouse Theatre Company for a new adaptation of this classic fairy tale. Adult £22, Child £13.20, Family tickets available.
NAA: normal admission applies
TV GUIDE
THE ROOKIE
AVAILABLE NOW SKY WITNESS AND NOW TV
Nathan Fillion stars as John Nolan in this hit US cop drama – a 45-year-old man who decides to take his life in a new direction. Quitting his job and moving to Los Angeles, he joins the LAPD to become the oldest rookie in the service’s history.
He’s become invaluable to his colleagues. Making a difference on the tough inner-city streets with his life experience, determination and good humour. We ended season 5 with a huge Police convoy rushing to assist one of their own, not realising it was a distraction to leave the city vulnerable to a massive attack. Can John save the day and get promoted to sergeant before he’s eligible for a free bus pass?
KAMP KORAL
WEDS 10 JULY
PARAMOUNT+
Offering a prequel and spin-off of the monster-hit Nickelodeon series SpongeBob SquarePants, here comes season two of this brightly coloured and very silly show. Our aquatic hero spends his summer as a youngster at a sleepaway camp. It’s run by Mr Krabs, a single father raising his baby daughter, Pearl, while activities are overseen by Mrs. Puff.
SpongeBob bunks in a cabin with his friends Patrick Star and Sandy Cheeks. Their cabin is run by junior counsellor, Squidward Tentaclesa pessimistic camper who is slightly older than the others. But, unbeknownst to the campers, the Krusty Kanteen’s chef Plankton runs a secret laboratory underneath the camp where he and his computer assistant Karen plot to take over the world.
SUNNY
WEDS 10 JULY
APPLE TV+
Rashida Jones stars as Suzie in this thrilling brand-new sci-fi drama, an American woman living in Kyoto, Japan. One day, her entire world is upended when her husband and son disappear in a mysterious plane crash. As a ‘consolation’ she’s given Sunny - one of a new class of domestic robots made by her husband’s electronics company.
Though at first, Suzie resents Sunny’s attempts to fill the void in her life, gradually they develop an unexpected friendship. Then, they start to uncover the dark truth of what really happened to Suzie’s family - and unwittingly become dangerously enmeshed in a world Suzie never knew existed.
EXPLODING KITTENS
FRI 12 JULY
NETFLIX
Loosely based on the classic card game, this new animation series follows two warring kittens. God (Tom Ellis) gets fired and sent to Earth to reconnect with humanity. The catch? He’s trapped in the body of a chubby house cat.
As part of his rehabilitation, he moves in with a dysfunctional family and tries to solve their problems. To top it off, Godcat’s next-door neighbour, who is also a cat, turns out to be none other than his nemesis, the Antichrist. The result is the ultimate fight between good versus evil…except, Godcat (Ellis) is distracted by a pigeon he saw in the yard and Devilcat (Sasheer Zamata) is busy napping on someone’s laptop.
COBRA KAI
THURS 18 JULY NETFLIX
Decades after their 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament bout, a middle-aged Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence have found themselves as martial-arts rivals again. A reworking of the Karate Kid franchise, this reboot features Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Martin Kove, Xolo Maridueña, Jacob Bertrand, Mary Mouser, Tanner Buchanan, Peyton List, Gianni DeCenzo, Courtney Henggeler, Vanessa
Pulling no punches, this epically sized sixth and final season sees Cobra Kai eliminated from the Valley. Facing karate oblivion, our heroic senseis and students must now decide if and how they will compete in the Sekai Taikai — the world championships of karate. With the ultimate prize at stake, can they find honour and triumph in these testing times?
COBRA KAI
KAMP KORAL
LADY IN THE LAKE
FRI 19 JULY
APPLE TV+
When the disappearance of a young girl grips the city of Baltimore on Thanksgiving 1966, the lives of two women converge on a fatal collision course. Maddie Schwartz (Natalie Portman) is a housewife seeking to shed a secret past and reinvent herself as an investigative journalist, and Cleo Johnson (Moses Ingram) is a mother navigating the political underbelly of Black Baltimore while struggling to provide for her family.
When Maddie becomes fixated on Cleo’s mystifying death, a chasm opens that puts everyone around them in danger. From visionary director Alma Har’el, Lady in the Lake emerges as a feverish noir thriller and an unexpected tale of the price women pay for their dreams.
TIME BANDITS
WEDS 24 JULY
APPLE TV+
This beloved cult classic adventure movie gets a television adaptation from Jemaine Clement (Flight of the Conchords), Iain Morris (The Inbetweeners) and Taika Waititi (JoJo Rabbit, Our Flag Means Death). A ragtag group of thieves and their newest recruit (an 11-year-old history buff named Kevin) go on an unpredictable and epic quest to save the boy’s parents - and the world.
As the group transports through time and space, the gang stumbles through the distant past, looking for treasure and depending on Kevin to shed some light on each new situation. The Time Bandits witness the creation of Stonehenge, see the Trojan Horse in action, escape dinosaurs in the prehistoric ages and wreak havoc during mediaeval times.
THE DECAMERON
THURS 25 JULY
The Black Death strikes hard in the Italian countryside during 1348, and a handful of nobles retreat to a grand villa with their servants. But what starts as a wine-soaked sex romp descends into a race for survival.
Created by Kathleen Jordan, and inspired by a 14-century story collection, this soapy dark comedy examines the all-too-timely theme of class struggles in the season of a pandemic. In the ravaged city of Florence, its most well-heeled residents decide to wait out the plague with a lavish holiday. But as social rules wear thin, a scramble for survival ensues, brought to life by a cast of characters both cunning and outrageous.
THE DECAMERON
LADY IN THE LAKE
FILM
KILL
THURS 4 JULY
When army commando Amrit finds out his true love Tulika is engaged against her will, he boards a New Delhi-bound train in a daring quest to derail the arranged marriage. Directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat and starring Raghav Juyal, Lakshya, Tanya Maniktala, Hars Chhaya, Ashish Vidyarthi, Abhishek Chauhan and Parth Tiwari, everything seems simple in this Hindilanguage thriller.
But when a gang of knife-wielding thieves, led by the ruthless Fani , begin to terrorise innocent passengers on the speeding train, Amrit has to take them on himself in a death-defying killspree to save those around him — turning what should have been a typical commute into an adrenaline-fueled thrill ride.
DESPICABLE ME 4
FRI 12 JULY
In the first Despicable Me movie in seven years, Gru, the world’s favourite supervillainturned-Anti-Villain League-agent, returns for an exciting, bold new era of Minions and mayhem.
The biggest global animated franchise in history now begins a new chapter as Gru (Steve Carrell) and Lucy (Kristen Wiig) and their girlsMargo (Miranda Cosgrove), Edith (Dana Gaier) and Agnes (Madison Polan) - welcome a new member to the Gru family - Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad. Adding to the problems are Maxime Le Mal (Will Ferrell) and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina (Sofia Vergara) –meaning Gur’s family must go on the run.
FLY ME TO THE MOON
FRI 12 JULY
Scarlett Johansson, Channing Tatum, Anna Garcia, Ray Romano and Woody Harrelson gather for this romantic comedy-drama set during the peak of the 1960s Space Race. Against this backdrop of technological marvels, an unlikely relationship develops between the man in charge of the Apollo 11 launch and a marketing specialist.
Kelly is a marketing genius. While Cole Davis is an embattled NASA mission director. As support for the programme wanes, she is brought in to boost its public image. They end up working on an audacious plan - filming a back-up to the moon landing in case the actual mission failsand discover they’ve more in common than first thought.
GUIDE
LONGLEGS
FRI 12 JULY
It’s the summer, so a perfect time to become engrossed in a terrifying horror-thriller starring Maika Monroe (It Follows, The Guest), Nicolas Cage, Alicia Witt (Vanilla Sky), Blair Underwood (LA Law, Dirty Sexy Money) and Kiernan Shipka (Sabrina, Mad Men). We travel back to the 1990s, just as new FBI agent Lee Harker has been assigned to an unsolved case involving the Satanic serial killer known as Longlegs.
The investigation quickly becomes more complicated, as evidence of disturbing occult practices comes to light. As a clearer picture of what’s happened starts to emerge, Harker realises there’s a personal link to the killer. So, she must race against time to prevent another family murder.
TWISTERS
FRI 19 JULY
This summer gets an epic studio disaster movie, as an adrenaline-pumping, seat-gripping, bigscreen (and somewhat windy) thrill ride puts you in direct contact with one of nature’s most wondrous and destructive forces. Daisy EdgarJones stars as Kate Cooper, a former storm chaser haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado during her college years.
Asked to test a groundbreaking new tracking system. She crosses paths with Tyler Owens (Powell), the charming and reckless tornadochasing social-media superstar. As storm season intensifies, terrifying phenomena never seen before are unleashed, and Kate, Tyler and their competing teams find themselves in the paths of multiple weather systems converging over central Oklahoma and have to fight for their lives.
DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE
FRI 26 JULY
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman reprise their iconic roles, and travel through the multiverse and into the Marvel Cinematic Universe in this hotly-anticipated superhero epic. Expect running, jumping and punching, along with plenty of spandex and witty remarks, as Wolverine and Deadpool finally go head-to-head.
A listless Wade Wilson is toiling away in civilian life. His days as the morally flexible mercenary, Deadpool, behind him. But, when his home faces an existential threat, he must reluctantly suit-up again. He’s forced to team up with a disillusioned and subdued Wolverine, who is recovering from his injuries. But which will collapse first, their planet or this fragile alliance?
DÌDI
FRI 26 JULY
Sean Wang directs this semi-autobiographical coming of age drama, where an adolescent boy struggles to establish his place in the world and amongst his family. Chris is a typical teenager, obsessed by online videos and impatient to be seen on his own terms. It’s 2008, and the last month of summer before high school begins, when this impressionable 13-year old begins to learn what his family can’t teach him: how to skate, how to flirt and how to love your mom.
Izaac Wang, Joan Chen and Chang Li Hua star in this beautifully pitched work, which offers as much empathy to its grown-ups as it does the troubled and complex younger characters.
