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Brighton i360 Tackling the Albion trio on pod arrives housing crisis England duty Full story: page 3

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Garden vision for eyesore revealed Homes, offices, shops, and bars are all part of masterplan to give ‘pleasant village-like feel’ to run-down area

The area to the south-west of Hove station could become a retail and business hub, with independent shops, rooftop bars, and affordable apartments. That’s if ambitious new plans by Matsim Properties are approved by planners. The scheme for the area between Conway Street and Ellen Street - renamed Hove Gardens by developers - will be unveiled next week. The site is currently home to warehouses,

including Furniture Village, but developers are keen to revitalise the area, and to act as a catalyst for the regeneration of surrounding sites - such as the bus depot. Plans include apartments with balconies, a public-roof terrace with pop-up bars, and small retail spaces for start up businesses. The proposals for the site, aim to make it a more pleasant place for people to work, live, and play.

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Brighton i360 pod takes shape Pieces of the i360 puzzle starting to slot together

Bex Bastable @BexBastable Fo u r p i e c e s o f t h e 2 4 segments that make up the glass pod set to adorn the Brighton i360 have been slotted into place at the West Pier site. The pod was designed and built in France by the same manufacturers who created the London Eye capsules. In the next fortnight, it will take between 20 and 30 lorry-loads to bring the entire pod over to the UK via the Channel Tunnel. The first two pieces were put into place on Wednesday, with another t wo a d d e d ye s t e r d ay (Thursday). David Marks, architect and chairman of Brighton i360 Ltd, said: “Poma’s glazed pod is absolutely amazing.The quality of the glass is superb, and Poma’s work so skillful, you have to pinch yourself to realise it

is all handmade.” The Brighton i360 tower, which was completed in August, is 162 metres high. There are 24 segments, made up of a floor section and a top section, each of them representing 15 degrees of the 360 degree circle. The 24 floor segments weigh 1.8 tons each, and the top segments weigh around one ton each. The observation pod will rise to 450 feet, with views expected to stretch as far west as Chichester, and Bexhill-on-Sea to the east. The i360 will be the tallest observation tower outside London, and allow 200 visitors at a time to enjoy the surrounding view. The visitor centre, which is under construction, incorporates a 400-seat restaurant, shop, children’s play zone, exhibition space, tea rooms, and conference and event facilities. The attraction is set to open next summer. Pieces of the glass pod are being slotted together at the West Pier site

Moshi Monsters company closes ‘Candy Labs’ office Mind Candy, the company behind the Moshi Monsters phenomenon, is closing its office in Brighton. Th e d e c i s i o n c o m e s after the company failed to produce another computer game to equal the global best-seller - even though World ofWarriors, the latest product,achieved significant success, with millions of downloads and was picked as Editor’s Choice on the global App Store. It has not been disclosed how many jobs will be lost as a result of the closure of the “Candy Labs” offices in North Road. But MichaelActon-Smith, the founder and former chief executive of Mind Candy,

confirmed there would be redundancies. Mind Candy explained the decision was part of a wider plan to bring the company’s staff together under a single roof in Shoreditch, London. Mr Acton-Smith told t h e g a m e s i n d u s t r y. b i z website: “I don’t think it’s any secret that Mind Candy has been having a difficult few years. We had such extraordinary success with Moshi Monsters, but with the switch from webbusiness to mobile, the commercial engine which drove the business was just no longer there.The amazing revenues which we had have just declined dramatically

and we, and a lot of other kids’ web properties,haven’t been able to build successful businesses on mobile for a whole host of reasons,which I think the industry is pretty aware of. I really feel for the people we have to let go, it’s obviously a horrible,horrible thing to do, but we’re trying to manage it in a respectful and professional way.” Mind Candy was set up in 2003 and made its name with Moshi Monsters,an internetbased game,in 2008.In 2012, it announced it had acquired the Origami Blue games studio - set up by three former Disney Blackrock employees - to create “Candy Labs” in Brighton.

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Homes, retail, cinema and bars are a ‘catalyst for regeneration’ Bex Bastable @BexBastable As you walk from Hove Railway Station, down the steps towards Conway Street, you are greeted by warehouses and graffiti. But under a new scheme, it could be transformed into Hove Gardens - an area boasting modern office and retail space, apartments, and even a pedestrianised zone. Matsim Properties, the developer of the failed Hove Square scheme - which fell apart in 2012 - has come back with a new design for the space between Conway Street and Ellen Street. Simon Lambor of Matsim Properties said: “A lot of thought has gone in to the design of this scheme to ensure that it complements and enables the future development of the surrounding sites and area in general. We hope that this initial scheme will act as a catalyst to the regeneration

An artist’s drawing of Hove Gardens - the proposed area between Conway and Ellen streets o f t h e a r e a p r ov i d i n g desperately needed homes, employment space and much improved public realm.” The plan, if approved, is for 178 apartments, 21,500 square ft of employment space, and 2,500 square ft of “small flexible space” for start up and small businesses.

A large roof terrace on the fifth floor would be created for public use - with pop-up bars and a cinema. A Section 106 payment - money paid to councils to reduce the impact of d eve l o p m e n t s - wo u l d be “used to improve the surrounding streetscape

with the hope of Conway Street eventually being pedestrianised and the area having a pleasant villagetype feel”. A public exhibition will be held at the Clarendon Centre, on Saturday, November 21, from 11am to 3pm. Visit: www.hove-gardens.co.uk

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City’s cultural assets could form trust Bex Bastable @BexBastable The Royal Pavilion and the city’s museums could be moved from council management to a charitable trust, to save the assets from cuts.This comes as Brighton and Hove City Council is looking to save £68 million in four years. Warren Morgan, leader of the council, said: “The Royal Pavilion is the jewel in our city’s crown.” He added: “Our aim is to put the Pavilion and museums into a trust that will preserve and enhance these cultural assets for future generations. “They cannot be put at risk because of government cuts, so a trust is the safest option. It isn’t privatisation, the council will retain ownership of the buildings and have places on the board to ensure our Pavilion and museums are run for the benefit of the public.”

The sites that could fall under the new trust include: the Royal Pavilion and Garden, Brighton Museum and Art Gallery, H ove M u s e u m a n d A r t Galley, Preston Manor, Booth Museum, the Old Courthouse, 4/5 Pavilion buildings, North Gate House, William IV Gate House, and the India Gate. There are also proposals to move the Brighton Dome and Brighton Festival into the trust at a later date. The move was discussed at last night’s economic development and culture committee, as the Brighton & Hove Independent went to press, but it has been in the pipeline for years. The city council has been looking at moving the assets into a trust for some time, with a report commissioned in June 2013, on the future of the Royal Pavilion Estate. But the council said it is vital the group of cultural assets move into a trust soon, “in order to safeguard its services and continue to

support the city’s economy, at a time when the council is facing challenging economic circumstances”. If agreed, a business plan will be drawn up - and if all goes to plan, the Royal Pavilion and museums could transfer to the trust by April 2016. Existing staff would transfer to the trust. The risk of the services remaining under the council’s remit, it claims, is the closure of sites, reduced services, and eventually the loss of “a nationally recognised museum service”.

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Bex Bastable @BexBastable Last week, the Brighton & Hove Independent revealed city council proposals to cut children’s centres in the city. The council report to the children, young people and skills committee was released on Friday. It revealed the 12 children’s centres in Brighton and Hove serve a population of 14,745 children under five, but set out plans to reduce designated children’s centres from 12 to seven. Four of the remaining centres however, would still be used as “outreach” centres for children - but would not be “designated” as children’s centres. The seven sites that will remain as children’s centres are: Roundabout (Whitehawk); Moulsecoomb; Ta r n e r ; H o l l i n g d e a n ; Hangleton Park; Conway Court (in partnership with Sussex Community NHS Trust); and Portslade (but with reduced opening hours). The following children’s centres will be merged with others, but could be used for outreach services: The Deans will merge with Roundabout; West Hove will merge with Conway Court; Hollingbury and Patcham will merge with Hollingdean; City View will

Councillor Tom Bewick urged residents to air their views merge with Tarner and/or Moulsecoomb. Cornerstone Community Centre will no longer be a children’s centre and will merge with Tarner. Councillor Tom Bewick, chair of the council’s children, young people and skills committee, said: “The review makes clear that it will not be possible to provide the same level of services with the reduction in funding to the children’s centre budget. I would e n c o u r a g e eve r yo n e t o respond to the consultation so that the committee can take account of people’s views when we make decisions about the future of children’s centres in January.” Councillors will consider the plans for children’s centres on Monday, ahead of the consultation, which will start on Tuesday.

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Sussex Police could be £11m better off Bex Bastable @BexBastable An admission of error by the policing minister, described as a “shambles”, could see Sussex Police £11 million better off next year. An erroneous funding fo r mu l a r e s u l t e d i n a predicted £7.7 million cut in government funding for the force, which covers Brighton and Hove - but the Home Office has since said Sussex could actually get a £3 million funding boost in 2016/17. Katy Bourne, police and crime commissioner for Sussex, said: “I would like to thank Sussex MPs for their valuable support around raising this issue and for joining me in making strong representations to the Home Secretary for fairer funding, on behalf of Sussex residents.” Th e p o l i c e fo r c e i s funded in two ways, through government funding, which is the more substantial

figure, and council tax. Sussex Police is the 10th largest force in England and Wales by population but the erroneous funding estimate would have left it with the 14th lowest government grant per head in the country. It also has the 4th lowest income from council tax. The incorrect formula would have seen Sussex, among other rural communities, the worst hit with funding for the county set to be cut by 5.1 per cent, while neighbouring Surrey would have received a 3.9 per cent increase in funding. Peter Kyle, MP for Hove, addressed this imbalance in the House of Commons last week, and said: “Would the Home Secretary say that is fair, and that a city such as Brighton and Hove, which has very specific challenges, could cope with another 5.1 per cent cut?” The error was discussed in Parliament this week, where policing minister Mike Penning apologised

Katy Bourne, police and crime commissioner for Sussex for the “statistical error” in the funding formula, and said the calculations would be revised. Labour MP Keith Vaz, the chairman of the home affairs select committee, called the

mistake a “shambles”. The announcement on police funding for 2016/17 has now been delayed, and the correct figures will now be revealed in December instead of later this month.

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Tackling rising food poverty in our city Bex Bastable @BexBastable In an age of austerity, it is no surprise that new figures released this week show an increase in food poverty in Brighton and Hove. The Brighton and Hove Food Partnership said there are now 15 food banks in the city and two thirds have seen an increase in demand in the last year. Food parcels were given to approximately 289 households per week, an 8 per cent increase on 2014 figures. But they have a plan. A new initiative was unveiled on Wednesday, bringing together more than 50 organisations in the city – from council departments to community lunch clubs and food banks - in a concerted effort to tackle food poverty. Vic Borrill, director of Brighton and Hove Food Partnership, said: “Food poverty is undeniably a problem in Brighton and H ov e a n d w e ’ v e c o m e together to say that ‘food poverty is unacceptable’. “For any one organisation, this problem would be insurmountable, but

together we can reduce the impact of food poverty on the health and wellbeing of local people.” The Brighton and Hove Food Poverty Action Plan offers a vision of Brighton and Hove becoming “the city that cooks and eats together”, recognising the vital role that sharing food - whether between neighbours or in lunch clubs. Shared meals and lunch clubs are the city’s unsung heroes, tackling the long term, not just emergency food poverty. The plan also focuses on prevention by looking at the root causes of food poverty; identifies who is most at risk of food poverty in the city and commits to involving those people in designing solutions. Caroline Henderson, Hove Lunch Club organiser, said: “Our Lunch Club provides a hot meal for over 60 older people each week. For many of these people, it’s the only hot meal they’ll eat - many are isolated through poverty, ill health, or loss of family and friends. As our population ages and food prices rise, many older people can’t afford to eat well. For some, they simply can’t carry food shopping home.”

A Brighton mum who uses CHOMP, a lunch club that provides a free healthy meal and activities to children and their families, said: “I can afford to buy fruit and veg, but high quality protein is expensive. I bring my daughter regularly to CHOMP for a healthy warm meal. The cost of everything has gone up. It’s not easy.” To read the Brighton and Hove Food Poverty Action Plan, visit: bhfood.org. uk

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Fly-by-night: A unique Brighton mode of conveyance

One can be seen in old prints of Mahomed’s seafront baths, parked near the entrance, probably awaiting a fare. Others are visible in the foreground of old views of the Royal Pavilion, being

Fly outside Mahomed’s Baths

trundled along. This curious wheeled sedan chair was called a “man-fly”, “hand-fly”, “fly-by-night”, or just a “fly”. And it is a lexicographical fact that this use of the word “fly” - which later became common parlance for a onehorse cab - originated in Brighton. Th e O x fo r d E n g l i s h Dictionary defines “fly” thus: “The name of a light vehicle, introduced at Brighton in

1816, and originally drawn or pushed by men; but a horse being soon employed, the name was gradually extended to any one-horse covered carriage, as a cab or hansom, let out on hire. Perhaps short for ‘fly-bynight’.” The earliest usage cited is from Charles Wright’s Brighton Ambulator (1818), which records: “A nouvelle kind of four-wheel vehicles, drawn by a man and an assistant, are very accommodating to visitors. They are denominated Flys, a name given by a gentleman at the Pavilion, upon their first introduction in 1816.” Wright claims they had superseded sedan chairs, though in fact the latter were still in use in 1833. Fares began at a shilling, “from the Castle, Chapel Royal, Theatre, or Royal and Old Baths, not exceeding the distance of West Street”, and went up to two shillings, if you went as far as the Royal Crescent, “not exceeding Crescent Cottage”. An hour’s “airing” in a fly cost 1s 6d, or 2s for an hour and a half. If two adults took a chair or fly together, “the fare shall be a half fare extra”. “The Chairmen or Flymen to be entitled to half

fare additional after two o’clock in the morning.” The historian J.A.Erredge casts light on this innovative vehicle’s origins. While the royal stables were being built in 1809, he records, a carpenter named John Butcher, of Jew Street, “accidentally fell and injured himself. Upon his recovery, not being able to resume the heavy work of his trade, he constructed a machine of similar make to the sedan chair, and placed it upon four wheels. It was drawn by hand, in the same manner as Bath chairs, while an assistant, when the person was heavy, pushed behind. Its introduction was quite a favourite feature among the nobility, and a second fly, in consequence, wa s s o o n c o n s t r u c t e d . These two vehicles were extensively patronised by the Prince of Wales and his noble companions; and from being employed by them on special occasions of a midnight ‘lark’, they received the name ‘Fly-bynights’.” The most remarkable of the Brighton man-flies, says Erredge, was one customised for George Battcock, surgeon, and known as “Dr Battcock’s Pill Box”.

Fly by the Pavilion, by James Rouse, 1825 When Butcher sent a fly to Blaker the coach-maker to be repainted, Blaker, “having an eye to business, purloined the design, and improved upon it by making two or three to be drawn by horses”, so extending the meaning of the term “fly”. I quote Sir Walter Scott, in 1828: “We then took a fly, as they call the light carriages, and drove as far as the Devil’s Ditch.” And Thackeray in 1853: “No flys so pleasant as Brighton flys.” Th e w h e e l e d c h a i r s were an ideal means of getting about Brighton’s narrow central streets in

the Regency era, though once the town expanded the horse-drawn or muled r aw n ve r s i o n b e c a m e more expedient. And their presence near Mahomed’s baths is explained by a contemporary description: “The Fly-by-night is made airtight: persons who have taken a warm bath are placed in them to prevent their taking cold from the night air.” Graham Chainey is a freelance writer and local historian living in Brighton and Hove.

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A Week in the City Council

Politics

The council was set to support a second runway for Gatwick Airport last night (Thursday). Warren Morgan, leader of Brighton and Hove City Council, tabled a motion at the economic, development and culture committee, supporting the expansion of Gatwick over Heathrow, due to the “associated economic and regeneration benefits that the city and Greater Brighton region would enjoy should Gatwick be chosen”.

Keith Taylor, Green MEP for the South East, is to speak at a public meeting today (Friday), about why the Greens are campaigning to remain in the EU. He said: “I look forward t o s p e a k i n g w i t h my constituents in Brighton and Hove about the upcoming EU referendum, and hearing their views.” The meeting will be held from 11am at the Dialogue Society Brighton Office, 201A Church Road, Hove.

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Ice rink

Get your skates on Dreams of a white Christmas came true for guests at Brighton’s Royal Pavilion’s Ice Rink VIP launch party. A surprise snow shower followed a stunning ‘Get Happy’ solo ice dancing display by Cheryl Cathcart from Holiday on Ice. The ice-rink opened to the public on Saturday. Warren Morgan, leader o f B r i g h t o n a n d H ove City Council, said: “We are delighted to welcome back the rink this year – it has become Brighton’s star winter attraction and

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something of a Christmas tradition. It draws people from far and wide to visit Brighton and enjoy the city’s unique Christmas appeal.” With the former Royal pleasure palace as the backdrop, a huge rink side bar and restaurant with a 40 metre terrace, the 880 square metre rink also includes a beginners’ area, penguin skate aids, and a range of skate sizes. Buy tickets from www.ticketmaster.co.uk/ royal-pavilion-ice-rink Photograph: Skye Brackpool

The EU debate

Project

Getting Brighton talking A photographer is making it his mission to capture the diversity and friendly nature of Brighton, by quite literally getting residents talking. Jerry Syder, 35, embarked on project - Taken Word which sees him travelling around Brighton and approaching strangers to capture their unique story to share with the world through his blog. He said: “Brighton is such a rich tapestry of people, but it’s often only a few voices that are heard. I’ve so far spoken to homeless people, lonely people and those suffering with depression. I want to give them a voice by sharing their story, as well as showcasing some of the weird, wonderful and unique characters that live here.” For more of Jerry’s work, visit: www.jsyder.co.uk/blog

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Proposals for restructuring youth services in Brighton and Hove will be considered by councillors on Monday. The council wants to create a more flexible service that is easy to access, during an era of shrinking council budgets. Councillors will consider the findings of a city-wide review, which involved four young people as part of the review group. It proposes a cooperative approach for the city, to attract and develop alternative revenue streams that could sustain the provision of youth services, possibly through a Youth Trust or Foundation for the city. Councillor Tom Bewick, chair of the children, young people and skills committee, said: “I believe a more co-operative approach with our partners across the city, possibly through a Youth Trust or Foundation, is the best way of putting our youth services on a sustainable footing for the future.”

Job seekers are being offered the opportunity to attend Get Ready to Work, a free workshop run by Albion in the Community (AITC) in partnership with American Express. Delivered over two days, the workshop takes place on November 19 and 26, at the American Express Community Stadium and Amex, 1 John Street. By providing up to 25 local unemployed people with skills training, Get R e a dy t o Wo r k a i m s to facilitate entry into apprenticeships or the workplace. Participants will receive support analysing their aspirations, exploring job opportunities, CV writing, interview techniques and role play. A representative from LoveLocalJobs.com will be on hand to assist with online job searches. For more information contact AITC on 01273 878260 or email: info@ albioninthecommunity. org.uk

BBC’s The One Show was filmed live at the Palace Pier on Wednesday, as part of a Children in Need special. Pudsey turned up for the programme, which saw the Children in Need Rickshaw Challenge pass through Brighton and Hove. Back for a fifth year, this year’s team are taking on a 470 mile journey from Land’s End to the East End. For the six young riders pedalling the rickshaw, it was day six, and they made it all the way from Winchester, through Sussex, and down to Shoreham-by-Sea, before arriving in Brighton. It was 17-year-old Amira who rode the rickshaw into Brighton, joined by Mods

Pudsey visits the pier

who led her into the makeshift The One Show studio at the pier. S h e wa s g r e e t e d by presenter Matt Baker, and a large audience that had gathered around the pier. The next morning (Thursday), the rickshaw riders set off on the next leg of their journey - aiming to arrive at Chatham Dockyard in Kent by the evening. To support Children in Need, and the Rickshaw Challenge, you can donate either £5 or £10 by text. To donate £5 text the word TEAM to 70705 or to donate £10 text GIVE to 70710. For more information, and terms and conditions, visit: bbc.co.uk/pudsey.

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Rock school Brighton College was treated to a once in a lifetime musical moment when Pink Floyd’s Dave Gilmour performed alongside students, in honour of the opening of the new Music School. The event marked the official opening of the Eastern Road school’s new music school, designed by Eric Parry Architects. The building has a double-height recital hall, a floating roof, and full-height glass wall overlooking the sports fields. It also houses a percussion and rock room, a recording control room, additional music practice and teaching rooms, a seminar room for teaching and private study, and a music library housing all orchestra, choral, instrumental and band music.

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Climate change A host of activities will take place in the city to mark Time To Act week - which will highlight the need for more urgent action on climate change in the run-up to the UN climate talks in Paris. Brighton Climate Action Network (Brighton CAN) has organised film screenings, public meetings, and workshops which will take place next week. Its week of events will culminate on November 21, with a Time to Act Conference at Brighton’s Synergy Centre, launched by Caroline Lucas. This will be followed by a Celebration for Action benefit gig with local bands. The full programme of the week’s events can be found at www.BrightonCAN.org Brighton and Hove Friends of the Earth will also hold a public meeting on Wednesday at 7.30pm, from the Synergy Centre in Brighton called Changing the Climate in Paris? ahead of the international climate change talks. National Friends of the Earth campaign-leaders Guy Shrubsole (Climate and Energy) and Rachel Kennerley (Climate Security) will lead a panel focusing on the issues, tensions and likely outcomes from the United Nations sponsored COP 21 meeting. Local members of BHFoE and a leading climate-scientist will illustrate the ´global to local´ impacts of climate-change and their practical concern for meaningful agreements in Paris. The event is free to attend.

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Arthur Cave

The teenage son of musician Nick Cave fell to his death after taking the hallucinogenic drug LSD, an inquest heard on Tuesday. Arthur Cave, 15, suffered a “catastrophic” head injury after plunging from a cliff at Ovingdean Gap, on July 14. Arthur and a friend had earlier taken LSD, also known as acid. Veronica Hamilton-Deeley, senior coroner for Brighton, recorded a conclusion of accidental death.

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One in six people find their work very stressful. Sam Zubaidi, a mentor for entrepreneurs at the University of Brighton, has developed a training course to address this. Th e c o u r s e c o v e r s emotional intelligence, how to harness its power in a job search, and the significance of early life events. The next course is running on Sunday, at £49 at ticket. Visit: bit.ly/ iwantanewjob

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The police officer who brought the perpetrator of the Brighton bombing to justice has died. Jack Reece, was chief superintendent in charge of Sussex Police CID when he dealt with the bombing of The Grand Hotel in Brighton on October 12, 1984. He led the investigation, which eventually led to the arrest and conviction of IRA bomber Patrick Magee. Mr Reece died aged 86 on November 2 at Hastings Court care home, after suffering from dementia.

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Martlets Hospice will hold its annual fundraising Christmas Fair tomorrow (Saturday). There will be a variety of stalls, roasted chestnuts, as well as the chance to try a complementary therapy session, face painting, and the Martlets Hospice Choir, Good Vibrations will perform. The fair will be held at the hospice, on Wayfield Av e n u e , H o v e , f r o m 10.30am until 3.30pm.

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The Book Doctor Sarah Morgan @sarah_morgan

Make some time for you If beauty comes from the inside, it begins with the way you feel about yourself. During TEDx Brighton, a disparate crew of innovators shared their outsider journeys at The Dome. A confessional thread emerged in response to the theme of “losing control”. Absorbing young peoples’ tragic stories took its toll on the Save The Children communications pro, Cat Carter. Her “eureka moment”came during a flight safety announcement. The bit about fitting your own oxygen mask before helping others struck a chord; Cat saw that she was out of steam, before she took back control. When the going gets tough, we either refocus to optimise our energy, or risk burnout. In small ways, a nurturing self-care routine at home can help. It might not seem that relevant in a war zone, but if beauty and calm are to come from the inside,

they start to manifest with how you feel about yourself each day. Commit to making the time to slow down, and to notice the differences. I don’t need to peddle branded solutions when pure products like certified organic coconut oil can gently heal in so many ways. Try it for massage and moisturising, facial cleansing, as a hair conditioner or the base in a

DIY deodorant. Or go bake a cake with it! Dr Laura MarshallAndrews, principal GP, and Chris Dance, acupuncturist a t B r i g h t o n a n d H ove Wellbeing Centre, were also at TEDx to discuss how the centre has become one of the first NHS GP practices to integrate with complementary therapies and healing arts. They won the General Practice Award

for Innovators of the year in 2014, and deservedly so. It is my surgery and I am delighted to be registered there. The Wellbeing Centre runs free talks for an hour some Saturday mornings. I learned how to boost my immunity with nutrition and vitality coach Rani Louise Don (you don’t need to be a patient to pop along). Back at TEDx, Jo White was eloquent about the inspired use of music for kids and the elderly in hospital or care (dementia was an omnipresent sub-theme). The Happyologist made good sense of her unusual job, and whimsy, sound, and colour were in force at the creative arts section upstairs at the Ideas Lab. Charlotte Chorley’s theories about beauty and feminism didn’t compete with the real life stories, let alone Lorraine Bowen’s astonishing arms and legs. I’m so very glad Brighton is what it is.

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Williams is the weekly cartoonist of Sick Notes in The Guardian, and has many devoted followers, many of whom, I am convinced are GPs. This is a humane, funny, and satirical look at the world of the crumbling NHS, the pressures of being a doctor and an obsession with bikes. All human ailments are exposed in a gently comic and truthful way, and the “Bad Doctor”, Iwan James, gathers our sympathy and affection as we read his story. Whether he’s behind his desk, on his bike, or at odds with his partners, this is a wry and witty take on the doctor/ patient relationship. Of course, Williams IS a doctor, so we know that he is writing and drawing from the heart. I really hope medical students in the future might have this book on their curriculum; it would certainly help them, and us, in the maze of medical advice offered by our physicians. Although.

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Helping to improve the lives of children in Sussex this Christmas In the lead up to Christmas, the Brighton & Hove Independent will invite local charities to write about the work they do throughout the festive season, and how you can help. Ryan Heal, CEO of Rockinghorse Children’s Charity, tells us more about the charity and the work it does.

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Ryan Heal and Samantha Cameron at 10 Downing Street by Ryan Heal @Rockinghorse67 Rockinghorse Children’s Charity has always been intrinsically linked with the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital (the Alex) and the Trevor Mann Baby Unit (TMBU) in Brighton, ever since Dr Trevor Mann founded the charity back in 1967. He recognised there was a real need for additional resources to improve healthcare services for sick children and babies. Having supported sick children in Sussex for nearly 50 years, the work of Rockinghorse is still as valuable as ever. Working in partnership with local hospitals and paediatric services, we strive to make services stimulating, cutting-edge, and accessible for the many babies, children, and teenagers who need them. Rockinghorse does not receive any government

funding and relies on the generous support of individuals, community groups, companies, and trusts. We aim to help provide what the NHS simply cannot afford, and have already given away £250,000 worth of funding for the Alex and TMBU this year, on top of ongoing projects to support paediatric services across Sussex. We’ll be celebrating our Golden Jubilee in 2017 by acknowledging 50 years of service to improving the lives of sick children in Sussex.

n Dress as an Elf! That’s right, the festive fundraiser returns on Friday, December 11, for its third year, encouraging local businesses, schools and community groups to get involved in the dress-down day. Donate £1 to wear red and green and help raise money for sick children this Christmas. All funds raised will go towards the charity’s Toy Box Appeal to provide young patients at the Alex with presents over the festive period. n Those looking for more of a physical challenge can join Rockinghorse for the Brighton Santa Dash on Saturday, December 12. The 5k fun-run begins at Hove Lawns and includes a children’s 400 metre race before the main event at 10am. Registration is £20 (including your Santa suit) and runners are encouraged to raise £50 each in sponsorship, which will be donated towards the charity’s Toy Box Appeal. n Supporters can also donate to Rockinghorse’s dedicated Christmas appeal, which is supporting the maternity ward at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. They are raising funds to purchase a bilirubin machine that will detect jaundice in newborn babies. If left untreated, jaundice can cause brain damage, so it is vital that nursing staff are able to assess a baby as quickly as possible, as early diagnosis and treatment of the condition can make all the difference. To find out more about any of the above fundraising initiatives, visit: www.rockinghorse.org.uk/ get-involved/christmas.

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We strive for a world-class special needs provision Tom Bewick

One of the first visits I made as a newly elected councillor in May was to Downs View Special School. At the annual awards event celebrating the achievements of pupils and staff, it was awe-inspiring to witness the passion and commitment of all those involved. It was a salutary reminder of why we live in a compassionate, civilised society, where progress is measured in terms of how we support the most vulnerable. A physical or learning disability should never be a barrier to achieving a person’s full potential.

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Let’s be clear: we’re not cutting provision. It’s time to set the record straight and ensure parents are informed by the facts.

At Brighton and Hove City Council we have taken this principle to heart in guiding our review of special educational needs provision. Looking at the local coverage of our proposals, however, generated by some vociferous anti-austerity campaigners, you would think the council was actually proposing to cut special educational needs provision in the city. Let’s be clear: we’re not cutting provision. It’s time to set the record straight and ensure parents are informed by the facts. The decision by councillors this week to put proposals out to statutory

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consultation marks the beginning of a dialogue of how we transform and modernise this important public service. Currently we spend in the region of £40 million on special educational needs and disability across the city. The planned savings of £1.5 million are not being driven by central government’s austerity cuts. They will be achieved over the next four years by transforming and modernising the way parents and children access support. At the moment there are six special schools and two pupil referral units, all provided in separate buildings with multiple layers of management. The falling rolls in some of these schools means that in the last few years the council has had to spend nearly one million pounds buying empty places. This is wasted money not spent on teaching and learning. Our proposals to amalgamate some of the buildings will release resources to reinvest b a ck i n t h e p r ov i s i o n .

Downs View School in Woodingdean is set to expand under the council’s plans That investment includes extending the age range of support to parents from birth up to the age of 18, and 25 in some cases. It also includes offering integrated health, care and education support for children. Despite the claims of campaigners, we actually plan to increase provision in terms of the number of places. Pupil-teacher ratios will not increase. Many parents have told us they want more control over the budgets. They want to access support through one front door, instead of being

bounced around several different services, as is the case at present. Greater personalisation, integration, and consolidation of services are what these proposals are about. Parents of deaf children or those on the autistic spectrum will continue to access the support of specialist advisers. It is simply untrue that we are planning to

leave parents to fend for themselves. Of course, we will be asking some staff to work differently, including during the school holidays. And the integration of some teams will require fewer managers. Above all, we want to deliver a world-class service to children with special educational needs. It should be both inclusive and cost-effective.

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Privatisation harms our communities Phélim Mac Cafferty @phelimmac

Health charity, The King’s Fund, this week announced that cuts to council social care budgets are “adversely affecting” NHS services. In the light of severe cuts, many councils have decided to privatise services. I want to express my concern about how privatisation of services has the potential to harm communities. Whatever its face, be it “commissioning”, “integration”, or “alternative delivery models”, privatisation is not the panacea that its many evangelists profess it to be. Private care workers r e c e i ve l o w e r ave r a g e pay and poor terms and conditions, with many on zero hour contracts.

A 2013 report by the Resolution Foundation found that up to 220,000 care workers are likely to be paid less than the national minimum wage. The effect of this can often be poor quality care from a disillusioned workforce. Take the case of Suffolk, where the council handed over its care homes t o p r ivat e h e a l t h f i r m Care UK. The Care Quality Commission slammed Care UK for failing four out of five care standards at one of the homes last year. Beyond the realm of social care, countless examples show what a poor deal the private sector often represents. Decisions to outsource often leave councils picking up the pieces later. n In Barnet, the council recently had to pay thousands of pounds for “emergency” IT services after its privatised provider went into administration. n In Sefton, an

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Partial-victory for ‘Stop the Poor Tax’ campaigners Anti-austerity campaigners have welcomed news of a softening of the council tax blow for 15,000 local residents on low incomes. But they say the new proposals still mean the poorest households are being asked to chip in more than richer residents to meet the council’s funding gap, and are calling on the council to go further. Under new proposals, announced on Friday by c o u n c i l l e a d e r Wa r r e n Morgan, people on low incomes will have to pay a third more than they currently pay in council tax, from next April. Initial proposals for the council tax reduction scheme would have seen a 67% increase in the council tax bill for the city’s poorest residents. Rose Rickford, a member of Brighton People’s Assembly Against Austerity, said: “We are pleased to see that the council have listened to our campaign and moved away from their original proposal. But a 33% increase for the poorest households in the city is still unfair, when you consider that people with much more to spare will only be asked to pay an extra 2%.”

As the Brighton & Hove Independent went to press (Thursday), campaigners held a meeting to discuss the issue. Cllr Morgan, said: “The government is again cutting nearly £2 million this year from the support we give to residents on the lowest incomes to help pay their council tax. Despite this, we are proposing to continue to pay 80% of their council tax bills, more than many similar councils do. Despite government cuts of almost £2 million to the fund that pays the discount, we will still be paying 80% of the council tax of those on the lowest incomes, and be asking no-one to pay more than £1.65 extra a week. “Most will pay less than £1 extra per week. We’d like to do more but this subsidy will cost us £3 million, twice as much as this year, at a time when our budget is being cut severely. We have listened to residents, and we will do all we can to ensure people have access to advice, support and additional funds if they are experiencing hardship.” Th e d e c i s i o n o n t h e council tax reduction scheme will be made at policy and resources committee on December 3.

outsourcing deal with Capita in 2008 failed to deliver the £70m savings promised, leaving the council to return the work in-house. n In our own city, a private finance initiative deal on Jubilee Library has incurred massive costs up to 2028, effectively subsidising the private sector and stymying

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our ability to support our libraries today. The notion t h at we mu s t e m b r a c e privatisation as a response to the economic crisis is a myth. Private companies’ primary objective is to fill the pockets of shareholders; accountability, providing value for money, or meeting the needs of residents

My fear is that the obsession with privatisation will bring us a dystopian future where public services and, critically, democratic accountability, disappear.

come second place. The only winners here are the private companies and their shareholders. This is the ideological agenda of the wealthy Conservative elite, who were arguing for privatisation long before the crash. Greens reject privatisation not out of some ideological “purity” but because it has long-lasting and damaging effects on the community and because it moves public services out of the accountability of the public. It drives down pay,

working conditions and often means trade unions are no longer recognised. As David Cameron hit the press this week for not actually knowing what cuts were happening in his local council, it’s clear the national government have no idea where their privatisation agenda will lead. My fear is that the obsession with privatisation will bring us a dystopian future where public services and, critically, democratic accountability, disappear.

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At 2.55am on a foggy morning just over 92 years ago, a Brighton woman, clad only in a swimsuit, dipped her toes into the sea in Calais. Her name was Mercedes Gleitze. A typist by day, Mercedes was of German origin but had been born in 1900 in Freshfield Road. On this cold day, during which the sea temperature never rose above 15 degrees, she was making her eighth attempt to become the first British woman to swim the Channel. The going was tough. Th e f o g w a s s o d e n s e that a fishing boat from Folkestone had to lead the way, sounding its horn to warn her of passing ships. But 15 hours, 15 minutes later when Mercedes staggered, triumphant, up the beach in England, her place in history was secure. But it wasn’t the last time this keen open s w i m m e r, w h o f i t t e d swimming practice in the Thames around her dayjob, was to have the words “first” or “fastest” attached to her name. In 1928, just a year after her Channel conquest, M e r c e d e s t r ave l l e d t o southern Spain with the aim of becoming the first person

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ever to swim the notorious Strait of Gibraltar from Tarifa to Morocco. From the tourist beaches on the Costa del Sol, just a stone’s throw away from where Mercedes began her historic swim, this stretch of sea is the stuff of holiday brochures. According to the Gibraltar Strait Swimming A s s o c i at i o n ’ s we b s i t e , however, “unpredictable and changing currents, plummeting water temperatures, sudden s e a fo g , vo m i t i n g a n d passing out from excessive consumption of sea water, exhaust fumes from boats, oil spills, pollution,” are just some of its hazards. Despite the catalogue of horrors, Mercedes succeeded, reaching the Moroccan coast in just under thirteen hours. To this day, just over 5 0 0 p e o p l e h ave sw u m this crossing, including, notably, David Walliams and Ben Cracknell for BBC Sport Relief in 2008. Most now manage it in around four hours but I’m sure even the strongest swimmer would agree that developments in sports nutrition since 1928 and better knowledge of how the body works have helped. At a time when female sports celebrities were rare, Mercedes’ career took her all over the world, competing in over 50 endurance tests and swimming some of

the world’s most iconic stretches of water, such as Sydney Harbour, Capetown to Robben Island in South Africa, and the Irish Sea. She drew crowds wherever she went and became a newsreel star. Closer to home, she broke the British endurance swimming record in 1933 at Worthing Baths, swimming a staggering 46 hours. At a time when many believed that a woman’s place was the home and that excessive physical exercise

could be injurious to a woman’s health, Mercedes stuck to her guns, showing a steely single-mindedness. Rejecting one fiancé because, as she told a newspaper, “What is the use of letting a man make a home for me when in my thoughts the sea spells ‘Home Sweet Home’ to me?” when she did eventually marry, the newsreel footage s h ow s h e r m ov i n g t h e reporter’s congratulations swiftly on to excitedly tell him she’s just about to set

off for Turkey to swim the Hellespont. Breaking these amazing swimming records wasn’t Mercedes’ only legacy, however. Known for her generosity - she once shared the prize money of an endurance contest she’d won with a hard-up runner-up - she used her prize money to set up a homeless refuge in Leicester, and the charity that bears her name, Mercedes Gleitze Relief in Need continues today.

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Brighton companies given £10,000 at Entrepreneurial Spark awards Bex Bastable @BexBastable Entrepreneurs from across Brighton and Hove won prizes totalling £10,000 at the Entrepreneurial Spark Acceler8 awards on Tuesday. The event, hosted by the world’s largest free business accelerator in conjunction with NatWest and KPMG, celebrated entrepreneurs across the region who have achieved business success. The Acceler8 event brought together Chiclets who are currently based at the Entrepreneurial Spark Hatchery in Brighton with an entrepreneur enablement day, focussing on leadership, followed by the awards ceremony. At Tuesday’s event, the entrepreneurs were given the chance to hear from business leaders Daryl Gayler, regional director for commercial and private banking at RBS ussex and SW Surrey, and Andy Parsons, CEO of YELO Architects.

Winners of the Entrepreneurial Spark Acceler8 awards on Tuesday evening Al Start and Double Six were awarded £2,000 each for the #GoDo Award, which is given to the Chiclet best demonstrating the mindsets and behaviours of a successful entrepreneur. Melanie Lawson from Bare Biology also walked away with £3,000 to help grow her business, after winning the Acceler8 award.

Jim Duffy(Photograph: Sam Stephenson/Vervate)

Ms Lawson said: “The Acceler8 event is a fantastic opportunity to get together with the other Chiclets based in Brighton and with such great prizes up for grabs it made the day even more interesting! I’ve learnt so much already from my time at Entrepreneurial Spark and with learning days such as this, I’ve got loads more ideas on how to improve my business.” Jim Duffy, founder of Entrepreneurial Spark said: “The Acceler8 Awards are a tremendous way of rewarding the hard work and determination we see from our Chiclets across the country. The day was a fantastic way to celebrate the #GoDo attitude we see on a daily basis and I’d like to pass on my congratulations to all of the winners in Brighton.”

Platform and support for green businesses

Fiona Anderson, an entrepreneurial development manager at NatWest, said: “It’s been fantastic to see how much the Chiclets have progressed over the past three months and recognising the hard work that these aspiring businesspeople have put in through the Acceler8 Awards is very important. The Chiclets have shown a tremendous amount of passion, creativity and commitment to their businesses. It can be daunting starting your ow n b u s i n e s s b u t t h e entrepreneurs working in the Brighton Hatchery have had fantastic support from all the partners involved and are proving to be a wonderful reflection of Brighton’s vibrant start-up community.” Entrepreneurs in the B r ight on Hat cher y are provided with expert advice and guidance on how to develop their business, with free office space, phones and internet, regular Temperature Checks with their dedicated Enabler and a fortnightly Wednesday #GoDoEventNight. The Acceler8 event provided Chiclets with an opportunity to reflect on how their business has grown during their time with Entrepreneurial Spark, and plan for the coming months. Applications for the Entrepreneurial Spark February intake is now open.

A n e t wo r k d e l ive r i n g growth support to green bu s i n e s s e s i n S u s s e x now has more than 500 businesses signed up. Launched last June, the University of Brighton’s Green Growth Platform is more than halfway to its target of working with 1,000 businesses by 2018. The Platform delivers one-to-one business support, innovation, research and development support, events, and skills d eve l o p m e n t . F u n d e d by the Higher Education Funding Council for England, services are free or heavily subsidised. Pa r t o f t h e G r e e n Growth Platform’s mission statement is to help Sussex businesses capitalise on the opportunities in the low carbon and environmental economy sector.To date the Platform has contributed to the development of 40 local jobs and 13 new environmental products or services. Last month, the Platform ran Next Level Thinking 2015, a

conference focussed on green business growth. Attendees heard talks from green entrepreneurs, including former Apprentice contestant Syed Ahmed. He shared insights on how he had grown his company Savortex, through developing and commercialising an energy efficient hand dryer that uses smart technology to monitor and report on electricity usage. Delegates were also able to take advantage of a range of business growth seminars. One business owner said: “Next Level Thinking was thought provoking and held in superb facilities. It gave me an opportunity to meet local business people that I would otherwise never see and to contemplate issues in a way that may not have occurred to me independently.” For more on the Green Growth Platform, contact greengrowthplatform@ brighton.ac.uk

Syed Ahmed at the conference (Photograph: Jim Holden)

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Montefiore Hospital kits out club B r i g h t o n a n d H ove ’ s newest private hospital, the Montefiore, hands out t-shirts to junior members of local triathlon club. Based in Brighton and Hove, the Brighton Tri Club caters for all abilities and levels of experience in the sport, dedicated to providing a fun, friendly, and supportive environment in which to learn and develop skills and fitness. Established in 2013 and now with more than 200

adult members, Brighton Tri Club has recently e x p a n d e d t o c r e at e a junior club section (based in Ringmer), named Sussex Tristars. This group provides the opportunity for eight to 13-year-olds to take their first steps into the swimbike-run event. Rachel Perry, chair of the club, said: “Since the success of Team GB in the 2012 Olympics, triathlon has become a rapidly growing sport. “It is truly accessible to all ages and all abilities

and as a club we aspire to facilitate this. “Contrary to popular belief, a lot of expensive kit is not needed at the outset. “A swim suit and goggles, a bike and helmet and something in which to run in is all that is required - and of course, a sense of fun and adventure. “We are very grateful to the Montefiore Hospital for supporting our inaugural children’s triathlon at R i n g m e r, w h i ch wa s a resounding success. “It was so inspirational watching nearly 200 children

complete the race with big smiles, pride and passion. We are also excited to be able to provide branded club t-shirts for the members of Sussex Tristars supplied by the Montefiore Hospital.” Kathryn Cooke, business development manager at the Montefiore Hospital said: “We are delighted to support a local club that provides such great activity opportunities for young people. “Aside from providing the comprehensive diagnostic and surgical services that we do, it is very important to us

to be actively involved in the local community.” The Montefiore Hospital is a private hospital in the heart of the city, based at 2 Montefiore Road, Hove.

To find out more about the Montefiore Hospital and the services it provides, visit www.spiremontefiore.com

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Housing crisis: What can we do about private rented housing in our city? David Gibson, a Green Party city councillor for Hanover and Elm Grove, and a housing campaigner, writes in the Brighton & Hove Independent about solutions to the housing crisis.

ou don’t need to tell private tenants about the housing crisis - many are living it. With average rents typically half of average incomes and still rising, tenants are seeing hardearned wages swallowed up. The average rent for a onebedroom flat is £867 a month, while the median take-home wage is £1,693 a month. There is no security, with many on six month tenancies, and many tenants fear to report repairs in case the rent gets put up or the tenancy isn’t renewed. This is great for letting agents who can charge a new set of fees every six months, and for buy-to-let landlords who have seen returns from renting outstrip all other types of investment - but for tenants living under a cloud of insecurity and high costs, it makes it hard to have a settled family life. The gulf between those renting and buying is one of the great modern day inequalities. Sons and daughters cannot afford to live in the city they grew up in. Some are being forced away from home and community, just to be able to afford enough space to start a family. Some solutions to the housing crisis require action at the national government level, such as reforms to tenancy law and ending

Right to Buy. Solutions n Ending the Right to Buy and the housing shortage - invest in council housing at social rents People sleeping on the pavement are the most visible reminder of the housing shortage, but many more camp and sleep out of sight or move from sofa to sofa. We need more homes and to bring empty homes back into use. Due to the Right to Buy and voluntary transfers under previous governments the number of council houses has reduced nationally by two million from 1994-2014. In Brighton and Hove, even though tenants voted against Labour plans to transfer council housing to a housing association, the city has still lost over 1,342 council houses to the Right to Buy. On average 38% of these right to buy properties are being rented privately at a charge of double or treble a social (council) rent. This is crazy. Rents in the private sector are so high that each year around £10 billion is paid in housing benefit to landlords. Research shows over the long run, rather than subsiding high rents at huge cost, it’s much more efficient to invest public money in building homes so rents can be truly affordable. Nationally, Greens are calling for

100,000 new social-rented council houses to be built each year and the new Labour leader is also keen on this approach. While these reforms require national legislation, there are also steps the council can take to ease the problems locally, by improving the standards and conditions in private rented properties and expanding the supply of decent housing. n Reform of tenancies bring back fair rents In 1988, Thatcher’s government brought in six-month assured shorthold tenancies to replace fair rent tenancies, dramatically skewing the balance of power in favour of the landlord. It doesn’t have to be like this - countries like Germany have got the law and financial arrangements right, with controlled rents and decent conditions. Tenants choose private renting and enjoy the security needed to flourish. Landlords see renting as a long term lower return investment and prefer happy tenants who are much more likely to look after their property. Improving standards n Landlord licensing Some 37 per cent of privately rented homes are non-decent, many lack fire safety or are hard to keep warm. Standards can be improved

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by licensing schemes. The previous council administration made an important start by licensing Houses of Multiple Occupation. In the first two years alone HMO landlords were required to undertake 2,514 fire works, install 1,483 life-saving fire alarms, undertake 1,347 repairs and insulate 970 lofts. These are real improvements to living conditions that we can achieve locally, but we need to reach more of the 34,000 private rented homes. By licensing more private-rented properties we can make them more decent, cheaper to heat and fire safe. It’s a no-brainer and it seems that all the three main parties on the council want to see licensing extended, so let’s do it! n Ethical lettings agency The university has set up a small not-for-profit lettings agency which doesn’t charge letting fees to tenants. The council could help this to expand or even set up its own agency which covers all rented homes, not just student housing. Council staff already have the expertise

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and it could provide an alternative to the high street agents, many of whom discriminate against tenants on benefits and rack up costly charges for both landlords and tenants. n Good landlord schemes Our city is desperately short of properties. Most landlords own a single property; they may have inherited a family home or may have a bit of money and no pension. I believe that some would be interested in a good landlords scheme, whereby they are matched with a tenant and offer longer security and lower rents. A few landlords do this already, but having a scheme will make it easier and offer a clear choice for landlords who want happy tenants and greater security. If you are an interested landlord please contact me at davidsg@ntlworld.com; Expanding supply of decent housing n Private sector leasing to provide security for homeless households With the housing shortage in our city, more and more

Housing statistics – Brighton and Hove n “The assessment of affordable housing need report (2012) identified 88,000 households (72%) in Brighton and Hove who cannot afford to (either buy or rent) without some kind of subsidy or spending a disproportionate level of their income on housing costs” n House prices in the city are 44% above the national average n One-bed rent average was £811 in December 2013, and estimated at £867 in October 2014 (Brighton: home.co.uk) people are becoming homeless. Increasingly, homeless families are having to move away from schools and communities. The council offers to guarantee landlords a good rent all year round, in return for being able to lease their property and house a homeless family in Brighton and Hove. Under this scheme a family can stay in the city with security for three, five or seven years at rents that are regarded as “affordable” by the government (around the local housing allowance rate) and are similar to the

n Brighton and Hove is the 4th most housing-deprived area outside London in England n From 1997/8 to October 2014 Brighton and Hove City Council has lost 1,342 homes to the Right to Buy, estimated to be around 81 a year by April 2015 n Private rents across the UK increased by 8.2% in 2014 n Average three-bed house to rent in December 2013 was £1,449 per month, but it increased to £1,537 in October 2014. December 2013 was

new build council housing. Whilst the number of landlords offering their properties has increased, however, it hasn’t kept pace with the increase in need, so more landlords are desperately needed for this scheme. Details of the scheme are on the council website. n Promoting lodgers for spare rooms There are many more spare rooms nationally than people without homes. The government have recently increased the amount of tax-free rent

AVERAGE THREE-BED HOUSE RENTAL

£1,449 £1,537 per month

in December 2013

people can earn by letting spare rooms. With increasing student numbers in the city and increasing demand from single people, the council could be encouraging homeowners to take in lodgers to help ease the pressure on new homes. n Building new council houses/ Living rent homes The previous administration set in train the building of many new council homes on council-owned land. While only a few are completed

per month in October 2014

so far, there are around 300 in the pipeline. However, at present council properties lost to the Right to Buy still outstrip new builds. One solution is the council’s joint venture proposals to work with a housing association to produce “Living wage rent” properties for rent and sale. The details are not yet clear, but it is promising and as a co-founder of the Living Rent campaign, I am delighted to see the council putting the principle of truly affordable (as opposed to market) rents into practice.

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Book Early for Christmas IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY TO BOOK OUR 8-PAGE GUIDE TO BOOKING YOUR FESTIVE CELEBRATIONS THIS YEAR. Win a pair of tickets to the Royal Pavilion Ice Rink and warm up with free hot drinks! We are giving away 10 pairs of tickets to the most exciting ice rink in the UK... One of the jewels in Brighton’s crown, the most beautiful winter rink in the South East, the ice rink has the former Royal pleasure palace as backdrop and 880 square metres of real ice, offering children penguin stabilisers and a learners’ area, as well as boots available in sizes from ‘just walking’ to adult sizes.

To be in with a chance of winning, simply answer the following question: Which King created the Royal Pavilion?

A. King George III B. King George IV C. King William IV To enter, visit: www.brightonandhoveindependent.co.uk/competition And whether you’re a skater or not, everyone is welcome to enjoy delicious food and drink by day and night at the rinkside Bar & Kitchen, which serves heart-warming food with a great bar, for skaters and non-skaters alike. The ice rink is open November 7 to January 17. Skate tickets cost from £10 for adults and from £7 for children under 12. Terms and Conditions: 1.Adult tickets only (18 or over)

2.The prize can be taken Sunday through Thursday during the dates which the ice rink are open (November 7 to January 17), subject to availability For full Terms and conditions, see www.royalpavilionicerink.co.uk for details.

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Our menus are available from £10 to £20

Christmas Menu

Book your Christmas party at Donatello or Pinocchio and we can guarantee it will go with a swing! Our menus are available from £10 and can be adapted to suit your budget or to include drinks. Parties from 10 - 200. You can select from your chosen menu on the evening no pre-ordering.

For further information or to book please call

01273 771190

(9am - 5pm Mon-Fri) or look online

£10 - 2 Courses

Select any 2 courses from below: (not available Friday & Saturday after 6.30pm) £12 - 3 Courses

******************************************************** Prawn Cocktail *Mixed Salad *Bruschetta alla Toscana Ciabatta with tomato, olive oil, garlic & basil *Minestrone Soup *Garlic Mushrooms Antipasto al Pomodoro Salami, tomato, olives

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Tacchino Milanese Breast of Turkey fried in breadcrumbs served with Spaghetti Pomodoro (Alternative vegetables or pasta will be an extra £1.50) *Melanzane alla Parmigiana Aubergine baked with tomato, mozzarella, bechamel & parmesan Spigola alla Griglia Grilled fillet of Seabass served with French fries Spaghetti Donatello Tomato, cream, Parma ham, mushrooms, garlic & parmesan Tagliatelle Funghi e Prosciutto Cream, mushrooms, ham, butter Fusilli al Balotelli Chicken, tomato, chilli, garlic & herbs Lasagne Pasticciate Baked pasta layers with meat sauce, tomato, bechamel & parmesan *Lasagne di Magro Baked pasta layers with mushrooms, spinach, tomato, mozzarella cheese & parmesan *Rigatoni al Quattro Formaggi Cream, butter and four kinds of cheeses *Fusilli alla Siciliana Aubergine, green peppers, garlic, olives, capers, tomato, parsley Pizza Funghi e Prosciutto Tomato, mozzarella, ham & mushrooms Pizza American Hot Tomato, mozzarella, spicy sausage & chillies *Pizza Capricciosa Tomato, mozzarella, artichokes, mushrooms, egg & peppers Pizza Nettuno Tomato, mozzarella, tuna, onions & black olives

******************************************************** Tiramisu Donatello speciality Gelato Misto Mixed ice-cream Macedonia di Frutta Fresca Fresh fruit salad Bigne al Cioccolato Profiteroles with patisserie cream & chocolate sauce Creme Caramel Torta al Tartufo Chocolate truffle gateau

******************************************************** * These dishes are meat/fish free. Our desserts may contain traces of nuts. A 10% Service Charge will be added to the bill.

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New vegetarian restaurant, 1847 Brighton, to open in North Laine

his November sees the opening of brand-new restaurant, 1847 Brighton, at 103 North Road. Named after the year the Vegetarian Society was formed, 1847 Brighton will specialise in high quality, locally produced vegetarian, vegan & gluten free dining within their North Laine restaurant. The basement will house a super-chic bar area, named Dandelion, serving botanically-based cocktails where clientele can have an aperitif or just drop in for a drink or two.

not only complement the dishes, but to comprise of vegan only bottles. A selection of champagne, spirits and beers will be available and the botanic cocktails in Dandelion have been concocted with the help of expert mixologists.

The stylish, sixty four-cover restaurant is spread over three ﬂoors with clean and contemporary décor, featuring a live herb wall, spiral staircase and monochrome herringbone ﬂooring.

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1847 will be the latest addition to Brighton’s thriving vegetarian restaurant scene as well as the most recent opening from the By 1847 restaurant group, started by Damien Davenport in 2011 when he opened the ﬁrst site in Manchester, to critical acclaim. Openings in Birmingham and Bristol have followed.

Brighton has grown such a great reputation recently for brilliant restaurants, we’re delighted his cosmopolitan city is the location of our latest opening,” says Davenport. “We look forward to welcoming customers and serving them some delicious vegetarian food.”

1847 will be offering modern dishes across four menus; á la carte, taster, Sunday lunch and express lunch. Dishes will include Beet Bourguignon; a twist on the classic made with beetroot, Merguez and mash; a puy lentil sausage, and ‘Fish’ and chips, with ginger ale battered halloumi. The wine list has been carefully curated to

1847 Brighton opens on November 13th on 103 North Road. www.By1847.com

Where could be more perfect for a Christmas party? With December now just around the corner, Coggings & Co have been inundated with enquiries for their Christmas menu, which features wonderful burgers with great sharing board starters and fantastic desserts, all for £21.95 a head. This menu has been particularly attractive to groups of up to 30 who wish to use the semi-private rear area of the restaurant for their festive gettogether. But even for a smaller

Christmas party, where could be more perfect than this fantastic Seven Dials restaurant?

10 days ago, Coggings & Co won the title of “Best Burger’ at The Brighton & Hove Food and Drink Awards, following on from having been chosen as the best burger restaurant by The Brighton and Hove Independent News earlier this year. Considering that Coggings & Co has

only been open for 18 months, these awards demonstrate just how quickly the restaurant has taken off and why it is now undoubtedly one of the most popular restaurants for miles around. It’s not only beef burgers which are a hit at Coggings & Co. The menu features freerange chicken breast burgers as well as two vegetarian options at all times & all special diets can be catered for, including wonderful gluten free buns. Open from midday -10pm, Monday-Saturday & Midday – 6pm on Sunday, more information, including their Christmas menu, can be found at www.coggingsandco.com.

Coggings & Co is all about great burgers, made with local ingredients sourced with care, prepared with skill and served with warmth. Monday – Saturday 12noon to 11pm. Sunday 12noon to 7pm. 01273 220220 87-93 Dyke Rd, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 3JE www.coggingsandco.com

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Thai Taste

Christmas 2015 Party Menu

The following selection of our most delicious appetisers will be served buffet style for you to share:

Chicken Satay - Grilled chicken with peanut sauce and fresh cucumber relish Prawn Tempura - Prawns deep-fried in a tempura batter Moo Ping - Thai style BBQ pork on skewers with sweet chilli dip Som Tam (v) - Spicy green papaya salad Por Phia Pak (v) - Vegetable spring rolls

Kaeng Keaw Wan Gai

Green Chicken Curry served with Jasmine Rice OR

Chu Chee Pla

Shallow fried salmon with a mild creamy red curry sauce Served with jasmine rice OR

Kaeng Phed Pumpkin (v)

Red Pumpkin Curry served with Jasmine Rice OR

Pad Thai Gai

Rice noodles with chicken, egg, beansprouts & spring onion OR

Nua Phad Prik Thai Dam

Stir fried beef with onion and pepper in garlic & black pepper sauce served with Jasmine Rice OR

Pad Mee Kati Jay (v)

Vermicelli rice noodles in coconut milk with tofu, bean sprouts, topped with shredded omelette

Lamai Green Tea Cheesecake

Green tea cheesecake with a crunchy coconut base served with vanilla ice-cream OR

Kao Neaw Mamuang

Creamy coconut sticky rice with sweet fresh mango topped with vanilla ice-cream OR

Mixed Ice-cream

£15.95 per person 10% service will be added

FOR BOOKINGS/ENQUIRIES CALL OUR OFFICE ON

01273 771190 (Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm) Or look online www.streetthai.co.uk

Street Thai

5 & 20 Brighton Square Brighton BN1 1HD, 01273 207444

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THIS CHRISTMAS In the heart of the Lanes

A free aperitif per person for all Christmas bookings that quote Brighton & Hove Independent

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The Regency Restaurant is the oldest seafood restaurant on Brighton seafront.

The Restaurant is a Grade II listed building and was originally build as the palatial seaside home by Thomas Coutts the founder of Coutts Bank in the early part of the 18th century, so that his wife could eat her favourite dish of King Prawns looking out at the sea. When Mr Coutts died, leaving his wife Harriet the richest woman in Europe, she remarried the Duke of St Albans and they lived at the house throwing lavish parties by the seaside. It was turned into a restaurant in 1930. The building still maintains all its original features.

MENU-A Two Courses £9.95 Three Courses £12.95 STARTERS • Garlic Bread • Prawn Cocktail • Minestrone Soup • Calamari Fritta • Houmous & Pitta Bread MAIN COURSE • Fish and Chips and Mushy Peas • Roast Sussex Turkey Traditionally Garnished • Grilled Haddock in a Sesame and chilli sauce • Roast Beef • Spaghetti Mussels • Spaghetti Bolognese • Spaghetti Napoletana (veg.) • Grilled Chicken with lemon and Dill • Vegetarian Lasagna

MENU-B £14.95

MENU-C £ 19.95

STARTERS • Fish soup • Melon with Port • Pate Mackerel • Pate Maison • Tzatziki/Houmous/Taramosalata • Scottish Smoked Salmon • Prawn Cocktail with Maryrose Sauce • Avocado and Fetta Cheese Salad Garnish MAIN COURSE • Fresh Scottish Salmon in a Lemon and Dill • Roast Sussex Turkey Traditionally Garnished • Fish Pie with Mushy Peas • Mussels in a wine and garlic sauce • Regency Deep Fried Seafood Platter • Chicken in a Cream and Mushroom and Port • Grilled King Prawns in garlic sauce • Spaghetti Vongole (clams) • Spaghetti Mediterranean with Fetta and Olives

DESSERT • Apple pie & Custard • Fresh Fruit Salad

DESSERT • Tiramisu • Profiteroles • Fresh Fruit Salad • Chocolate Brownie with ice-cream • Christmas Pudding and Brandy

ALL MAIN COURSES SERVED WITH POTATOES & SEASONAL VEGETABLES

STARTERS • Pate Maison • Grilled Sardines • Avocado Prawns • King Prawns in Garlic • Smoked Scottish Salmon • Mussels in Wine and Garlic • Tzatziki/Houmous/Taramosalata • Deep Fried Whitebait and Tartare • Avocado and Fetta Cheese Salad Garnish • Crispy Deep Fried Brie with Cranberry • Melon with Drambui MAIN COURSE • Fresh Halibut in a Mornay Sauce • Roast Sussex Turkey Traditionally Garnished • Grilled Seabream in a Lemon and Olive Oil • Grilled Skate in a Caper Sauce • King Prawns In Garlic • Fish Pie with mushy peas • Crab Salad • Mussels in a traditional Italian Sauce • Grilled Fish and King Prawn Skewer • Scottish Salmon Steak Hollandaise • Grilled Fish Medley • Regency Traditional Seafood Pasta • Grilled Seabass in a Shellfish Sauce • Grilled Sirloin steak in a Peppercorn • Grilled Aubergines Parmigiano (veg.) DESSERT • Tiramisu • Fresh Fruit Salad • Apple pie with Custard • Banana Fritti with butterscotch and Amaretto Sauce over Ice-cream • Christmas pudding with Brandy Sauce

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SERVICE CHARGE 10% EXTRA

THE REGENCY RESTAURANT, 131 Kings Road, Brighton BN1 2HH • For reservations please telephone: 01273 - 325014 Email: info@theregencyrestaurant.co.uk • www.theregencyrestaurant.co.uk

ABERDEEN STEAK HOUSE

27-28 Preston Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 2HP, Tel: 01273 326892

Serving Roasts every day till 5pm: (Beef, gammon, lamb, chicken, turkey) .. from just £5.99 .. and we are open for breakfast from 8.30am!

Christmas Menu

£23.95 Per Person Enjoy a cocktail on arrival Starters Calamari in tomato, garlic and white wine sauce Parma Ham with Melon and Figs Prawn Cocktail and Pineapple Spicy/BBQ Ribs and Orange Soup of the Day Mains Whole Seabass,black olives,cherry tomatoes&carrots Traditional Turkey with all the trimmings Rib Eye Steak King Prawns with garlic lime butter Half Roast Chicken with all the trimmings Desserts Banoffie Pie Apple Pie and cream or Ice cream Christmas Pudding

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et the festive season off to a great start with some fantastic food and wine.

The Sunday brunch will be making an appearance on Boxing Day with a Bloody Mary or Bucks Fizz at £39 per person.

Hotel du Vin has an array of festive menus to suit every taste. Our menu includes a variety of dishes, spanning traditional favourites and bistro delights. Each creation is inspired by seasonal ingredients, prepared and served by our attentive and knowledgeable team.

Why not see in the New Year with us? We’ll be celebrating in style by hosting a black tie dinner followed by an evening of live entertainment. Tickets are priced at £129 per person.

The Christmas Party menu is available to book from 24th November, with availability in the Bistro, Pub or function rooms and from just £29.95 per person for lunch or £39.50 per person for dinner. We are also open on Christmas Day, offering a Christmas lunch at £109 per person in the Bistro. Alternatively, if you would prefer to spend your Christmas day at the Pub du Vin, three courses, coffee and mince pies is just £70.

01273 855221 www.hotelduvin.com Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Brighton Ship Street, Brighton, BN1 1AD

See our events calendar for the New Year, with plenty of themes to choose from why not treat someone you love to gift vouchers, from £25 per person.

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FESTIVE PARTIES

Including three courses with tea, coffee and mince pies LUNCH FROM £29.95 PER PERSON | DINNER FROM £39.50 PER PERSON

0127 385 5221 www.HOTELDUVIN.com

HOTEL DU VIN& BISTRO BRIGHTON Ship Street, Brighton, Sussex BN1 1AD

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The best of Malaysian Indonesian Cuisine in East Sussex

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Why not spice up your celebrations at the Bali Brasserie. Spacious but intimate tropical bar where you can meet for pre-dinner drinks (at pub prices). The table is yours for the entire evening. Dancing to Live music most nights in December. For a carefree party atmosphere and first class food in comfortable surroundings, Come and join us. Christmas crackers provided

Kingsway Court, First Avenue, Hove, BN3 2LR | www.balibrasserie.co.uk | Tel: 01273 323810

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A raw and rootsy sound

Country music duo Striking Matches play at Concorde 2 on November 14. Turn to page 40 Saturday 14 November 10am - 4pm

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Compelling harmonies and moving, honest lyrics

Justin Davis and Sarah Zimmermann – Striking Matches Striking Matches Concorde 2 After their sold-out headline tour in May, country music duo Striking Matches – Sarah Zimmermann and Justin Davis – will be playing at Concorde 2 in Brighton on Saturday, November 14 (6.30pm). Spokesman Ed Grunill said: “You may be familiar with the band if you watch the hit US drama series Nashville where the duo’s songs have been a staple of the soundtrack. “To celebrate the recent release of the latest season, the band took their music to new heights playing a special in-flight performance from Nashville to New York. “The band’s acclaimed debut album Nothing But The Silence topped the UK

iTunes country chart in March earlier this year and rose back up to the top spot again last month. “The album is produced by T Bone Burnet and the band are being compared to the likes of Civil Wars, Black Keys and Fleetwood Mac alongside the more traditional country stars. “ Th e i r l a t e s t s i n g l e ‘Missing You Tonight’ is out now.” This single is a beautiful, country anthem that aims to take the listener deep into the heart of Nashville, with the staple diet sounds of the Fender Stratocaster guitar, syncopated bass lines, laid back drums and vocal harmonies to die for. Both Sarah and Justin take care of vocal duties that spout the most honest, heartfelt of lyrics; “I was just missing you tonight”.

The track aims to occupy t h e sw e e t s p o t a t t h e intersection of country, rock and blues, where all of the elements blend to form an authentically raw and rootsy sound. Th e b a n d h ave b e e n busy touring the US playing with the likes of Vince Gill, Ashley Monroe and country sensation Hunter Hayes. Hunter himself has raved about the duo saying: “Seriously, I don’t know how these two can get any more talented but they just keep getting better.” After a phenomenal sold-out headline tour in May and further shows in July, Striking Matches are returning to the UK this November for their third UK headline tour of 2015. Tickets cost £12.50. Visit www.concorde2.co.uk or call 01273 673311.

Nordic Giants aim to create a wondrous spectacle that bombards the senses Nordic Giants embark on their latest UK headline tour, 7 Depths Of Consciousness, taking in The Old Market, Brighton on November 18. Spokesman Ed Grunill said: “The imposing live presence of Nordic Giants became a word-of-mouth sensation on their previous sold-out headline tour earlier this year, which saw the band ignite London’s Village Underground with their short films of charming animation, dark stories and twisted comedic sentiments. “ Now Nor di c G i ants have expanded their everevolving live show into an even more emotive and captivating experience. The band will be premiering brand-new short films from acclaimed directors and unleashing reworked/ remixed songs taken from their previous releases and their debut album A Séance Of Dark Delusions, released earlier through Kscope this

Nordic Giants year to huge praise. “The enigmatic Nordic Giants provoke a wondrous spectacle that bombards the senses in an intense and gripping experience. “On the 7 Depths Of Consciousness tour, Nordic Giants call upon the awareness of man to bring

to light the hopes of human discoveries and the dark political and environmental questions that surround them.” Tickets for the show cost £15. Visit theoldmarket.com or call the box office on 01273 201801.

Friday, November 13, 2015

BRIGHTON AND HOVE INDEPENDENT

A global mix of movie premieres Phil Hewitt @BrightonIndy CINECITY, the 13th Brighton Film Festival (November 1329), promises the very best in world cinema and a packed programme of premieres and previews, installations and treasures from the archive as well as free education screenings and special events, which take place right across the city. Tickets for all screenings are now on sale. Spokeswoman Debbie Plentie said: “First features, coming of age and a celebration of love are at the heart of this year’s ambitious programme. Dramas, documentaries and artists’ films exploring cinema itself also form a special festival focus. A Best of British strand features work by notable Brighton-based directors Ben Wheatley and Grant Gee. And there is a major celebration of legendary BBC arts strand Arena marking its 40th anniversary and more than 600 programmes. “CINECITY 2015 opens on Friday, November 13, at the Duke of York’s Picturehouse with a special preview of Todd Haynes’ highly-

anticipated, Carol. Starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara, this is a stirring and stunningly realised a d a p t at i o n o f Pat r i c i a Highsmith’s novel The Price of Salt, set in fifties New York. Therese (Rooney Mara) is an aspiring photographer, working in a Manhattan department store where she first encounters Carol (Cate Blanchett), an alluring older woman whose marriage is breaking down. “The Closing Night film is Dheepan, winner of the top prize, the Palme d’Or, at this year’s Cannes from director Jacques Audiard (A Prophet, Rust and Bone). “Our world cinema strand presents a host of awardwinning titles from around the globe. Fresh from leading international festivals they are being shown, often several months ahead of release in the UK or have been brought over for special oneoff screenings. This year’s line-up includes cinematic offerings from a diverse list of countries including

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Carol

Ethiopia, Guatemala, Chile, Japan, Mexico, Hungary and many more. There will also be a first features section. “Bringing a real sense of discovery and highlighting the new talents that help keep

First features, coming-of-age and a celebration of love are at the heart of this year’s ambitious programme

‘We got sick of doing covers and decided to write our own stuff’ Creating their own take on Celtic folk, Ferocious Dog takes the traditional instruments (fiddles, whistles, mandolins) and mixes them up with rock n’ roll attitude. On the back of their second album, they play The Haunt, Brighton, on Saturday, November 14 (doors 7pm; tickets info@ thehauntbrighton.co.uk). As band member Dan Booth explains, the name comes from his late brother: “My stepdad used to make a growling noise at my brother when he was younger and say ‘What was that?’ and then say ‘Rottweiler!’ and then he would do it again and say ‘Ferocious dog!’ Tragically Lee Bonsall, one of our soldiers haunted by PTSD, took his own life. The album is dedicated to his memory… and it’s an album which sees the band taking things to the next level. For many years Ferocious Dog appeared at small venues and pubs until in 2009 the band were given the opportunity to play at Bearded Theory Festival. They went down a storm, were asked to return the following year and ultimately played the main stage in 2012. After this opportunity,

Ferocious Dog gig and festival offers from all over the county starting coming in thick and fast. “The band was a covers band for years and then we decided to take ourselves seriously about four years ago,” Dan says. “We got sick of doing covers, and we decided to write our own stuff. We were doing covers of Irish stuff,The Pogues,The Saw Doctors, The Levellers, The Dubliners, stuff like that, all the obvious party stuff, but we just got fed up of doing the covers. We did an album of our own and released it a couple of years ago, self-titled.”

Dan continues: “There are six of us in the band. Myself and Ken are the main writers. We have written our own songs and we sit together and write as well, more so for the second album which we have just released, called From Without. You would have to delve deep into Karl Marx to understand that. We have left it a bit cryptic so that people can figure it out for themselves!” Tickets cost £10. Visit www. thehauntbrighton.co.uk or call 01273 736618.

cinema fresh and inventive, CINECITY 2015 has a clear focus on first features. “In a particularly strong line-up this year notable debuts include: brilliantly original Hungarian Holocaust drama Son of Saul, winner of the Grand Prix at this year’s Cannes; The Witch – an unsettling, supernatural horror set in the 1600s, awarded Best Director at Sundance Film

Festival; and Lamb, a rich multi-layered drama set amid the breathtakingly beautiful mountains of Ethiopia. “There is also Ixcanul Volcano, which was the winner of a Silver Bear at this year’s Berlin Film Festival and lauded by a host of other major international film festivals. This distinctive debut, set in Guatemala, focuses on a young Mayan woman living with her family

near the edge of a volcano. “Chloé Zhao’s Songs My Brothers Taught Me is a beautiful drama set on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation about the bond between a brother and his younger sister.” To find out more about CINECITY 2015 visit: www.cine-city.co.uk

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Musicians celebrate exquisite craftsmanship

Friday, November 13, 2015

What’s on FRIDAY Krater Comedy Club 7pm/8pm/10.30pm, £5-£36.50 Komedia, Gardner Street, BN1 1UN @KomediaBrighton Until November 15. Award-winning comedy with top international and UK comedians. Acts include: Paul McCaffrey, Stu Goldsmith, Mike Wilmot, MC Stephen Grant, Ian Smith, Ro Campbell.

London Philharmonic Orchestra London Philharmonic Orchestra returns to Brighton for its 2015/16 season of Saturday night concerts, starting on Saturday, November 14. S p o k e swo m a n A n n a O’Connor said: “Opening the season is a Frenchthemed programme led by Robin Ticciati, in what is sure to be a celebration of exquisite orchestral craftsmanship. The orchestra is joined by Louis Schwizgebel to perform Ravel’s toe-tapping Piano Concerto. “We welcome in the New Year on January 16 with a performance of Brahms’s i n t i m at e ye t w h o l ly magisterial Piano Concerto, p e r fo r m e d by p r i z e -

winning pianist Stefan Ciric, alongside a piece so controlled and driven by rhythm, Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony. “ O n Fe b r u a r y 2 7 principal guest conductor Andrés Orozco-Estrada c o n d u c t s S t r av i n s ky ’ s luminous Firebird Suite alongside Khachaturian’s rhapsodic Violin Concerto, performed by Kristóf Baráti. “Closing the season on April 16 is a programme of musical storytelling, including excerpts from Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet.” Tickets for November 14 cost £10 to £32.50. Call 01273 709709 or visit: brightondome.org.

Reasons to be Pretty 7.45pm/2.30pm, £7-£9 New Venture Theatre, BN1 2PT @nvt_brighton Until November 21. This contemporary tale follows two young American couples as they struggle with the reality of modern relationships. This is an unexpectedly empathetic Neil LaBute at his comedic best. John Grant 8pm, £25.50, £24 Brighton Dome, BN1 1UG @brightdome Lauded singer-songwriter John Grant heads to Brighton Dome Concert Hall. Carnival Collective 11pm, £5 Komedia, Gardner Street, BN1 1UN @KomediaBrighton Carnival Collective Presents: The Chainska Brassika Album Tour plus

Carnival Collective Live and guests. Brighton’s favourite party animals return with a brand new night. The Treason Show 8.30pm, £13.50 Rialto Theatre, Dyke Road, BN1 3FE @Rialto_Brighton Brrr, it’s getting cold out there. Time to warm up your diaphragms with some satirical silliness. Expect salacious songs and scintillating sketches with a topical twist. Whitney – Queen of The Night 7.30pm, £27.90 Theatre Royal, BN1 1SD @TheatreRoyalBTN A celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time. This award-winning production features a stellar line-up with rising West End star Rebecca Freckleton delivering a powerhouse performance as Whitney Houston.

SATURDAY London Philharmonic Orchestra 7.30pm, £10-£32.50 Brighton Dome, BN1 1UG @brightdome Robin Ticciati leads the London Philharmonic Orchestra in this celebration of exquisite orchestral craftsmanship. Naomi Bedford presents:

In association with:

A History of Insolence 7.30pm, £10 Komedia, Gardner Street, BN1 1UN @KomediaBrighton Naomi bedford is an English folk/roots singer. Her new album A History of Insolence was in Mojo Magazine’s top ten folk albums of 2014. Bangin Lemz x Pink Week 11pm, £4 Komedia, Gardner Street, BN1 1UN @KomediaBrighton Pink Week is a week of events around Brighton aimed at raising money and awareness for Breast Cancer care. It launches with a night of funk and soul at Komedia in association with Bangin Lemz music collective. Optical 2pm, £5 (£3 in advance) Latest MusicBar, BN2 1TF @latestmusicbar Overhead Wires Music presents: Optical, Hardcore Troubadour and Silver Rose. A matinee show of ‘brain gougingly good’ rock ’n’ roll from the heart of Brighton.

SUNDAY Pam Ann Queen of The Sky 8pm, £24.90-£30.90 Theatre Royal, BN1 1SD @TheatreRoyalBTN The world’s favourite International Air Hostess, Pam Ann is back in the UK

with a new show for 2015. Pam Ann’s caustic wit knows no boundaries so fasten your seat belts. The Fairy Tale Fair 11am, free Brighton Open Market, BN1 4JU @BrightonOpenMkt Join the Fairy Tale Fair at Brighton Open Market in central Brighton for a festive special. The market will be filled with more than 40 stalls, and with lots of magical extras, face painting and more, there is something for everyone. Nitin Sawhney 7.30pm, £20 Concorde 2 BN2 1EN @concorde_2 Nitin Sawhney is one of the most distinctive and versatile musical voices around today, firmly established as a world-class producer, songwriter and cultural pioneer.

MONDAY CHVRCHES 7pm, £24.50 Brighton Dome, BN1 1UG @brightdome Support from Mansionair. UK based, Electro-pop cohorts CHVRCHES head to Brighton to make music you can dance all night long to. The Last Tango

Friday, November 13, 2015

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7.45pm/2.30pm, £22.90-£55.90 Theatre Royal, BN1 1SD @TheatreRoyalBTN The nation’s favourite Strictly Come Dancing stars in their ultimate farewell show. Fresh from their sell-out hit shows Midnight Tango and Dance ’Til Dawn, Strictly superstars Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace have created their most moving production yet.

Mercury Rev + Nicole Atkins 7.30pm, £22.50 Komedia, Gardner Street, BN1 1UN @KomediaBrighton Support from Nicole Atkins. Avant pop, New York-based Mercury Rev return with their critically revered psych-tinged and beautifully spacey indie music. Teetotum 8pm, £5 (£3 in advance) Latest MusicBar, 14-17 Manchester Street, BN2 1TF @latestmusicbar Overhead Wires Music presents Teetotum, Orange Yellow Red, Stray Sunshine, Solid Birds Flying. A midweek platter of finest pop/rock delicacies for your enjoyment.

Andreya Triana 7.30pm, £12.50 The Haunt, Pool Valley, BN1 1NJ @HauntBrighton Andreya Triana plays The Haunt on the back of her new album Giants.

TUESDAY Brit Floyd 8pm, £29.50 or £39.50 Brighton Centre BN1 2GR @BrightonCentre The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Show. Space & Time World Tour 2015. An amazing journey through five decades of Pink Floyd.

WEDNESDAY The Mountain Goats, The Weather Station and The Hornblower 8pm, £20 Komedia, Gardner Street, BN1 1UN @KomediaBrighton North Carolina indie-folk three piece The Mountain Goats return with new album Beat The Champ.

Martin Harley 7.30pm, £12 Komedia, Gardner Street, BN1 1UN @KomediaBrighton Martin Harley is a phenomenally talented guitarist, singer and songwriter. He fronts the highly praised UK-based acoustic trio The Martin Harley Band.

Disco Pigs 7.30pm, £12 (£10 concessions) Brighton Dome, BN1 1UG @brightdome Darren and Sinead, aka Pig and Runt, live in a fantasy world of their own in

Cork city. Trash TV, disco beats and cheap booze have fuelled this obsessive friendship. But as they go for their 17th birthday binge, reality violently collides with their fantasy.

The Vaccines 6.30pm, £25 Brighton Centre BN1 2GR @BrightonCentre With support from Palma Violets and Sunflower Bean. Justin Young (vocals, guitar), Freddie Cowan (guitar), Arni Arnason (bass guitar) and Pete Robertson (drums) are The Vaccines.

Hiatus Kaiyote 7pm, £15 Concorde 2, BN2 1EN @concorde_2 Hiatus Kaiyote strikes the perfect note merging poetry and polyrhythms.

The Spoken Herd presents 8pm, £4 Komedia, Gardner Street, BN1 1UN @KomediaBrighton

New Plays Scratch Night 8pm, £3 Rialto Theatre, Dyke Road, BN1 3FE @Rialto_Brighton The Rialto is holding the second of three regular ‘scratch nights’. Four playwrights will produce a rehearsed reading of a 15-minute extract of their play. The audience can then vote for their favourite of the night. The overall favourite will then win a slot at the Rialto Theatre for next year’s Brighton Fringe.

Ten-piece hip hop ensemble The Spoken Herd team up with chap-hop extraordinaire Professor Elemental to bring an eclectic blend of live music ranging from hip hop to soul and funk. Cringe @ Mass Observation 7.30pm, free Latest MusicBar, 14-17 Manchester Street, BN2 1TF @latestmusicbar The Mass Observation Archive joins Cringe UK, and researchers from the University of Sussex for an evening of

readings from young people’s diaries ranging from the 1940s to present day. Herbert (Live) 8pm, £14 Brighton Dome, BN1 1UG @brightdome For this show Matthew revisits his Herbert incarnation from the midnineties and goes back to the roots of house music in all of its forms – from the deep, intimate end, to the jump around end.

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An influential vocalist Andreya Triana The Haunt Pool Valley, Brighton Monday, November 16 A n d r eya Tr i a n a p l ay s The Haunt in Brighton on Monday, November 16, on the back of her new album Giants. Spokeswoman Dulcie MacKechnie said: “Hailing from South London, Andreya has already collaborated with highly-acclaimed artists and producers, including Flying Lotus and

THURSDAY Alan Carr: Yap, Yap, Yap! 8pm, £31 Brighton Dome, BN1 1UG @brightdome The ever-popular stand-up comedian and TV host Alan Carr is at the Dome’s Concert Hall from November 19 to 21.

Bonobo who went on to produce Andreya’s debut album Lost Where I Belong. Breach remixed her original track ‘Everything You Never Had’, and the track reached the top ten of the UK single charts in November 2013 and was A-Listed at BBC Radio 1. Andreya was also celebrated in the Evening Standard’s Power 1000 List of Most Influential Londoners. Th e s h ow s t a r t s a t 7.30pm.To find out more visit www.counterrecords.com/ artist/andreya-triana.

Andreya Triana Tickets cost £12.50. Visit www. thehauntbrighton.co.uk or call 01273 736618.

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Friday, November 13, 2015

Brain Gym

No.248

Each number in the grid represents a different letter of the alphabet and every letter of the alphabet is used. Use the given letter(s) to the right of the main grid to start you off.

Last week’s solutions:

O L

Q J X E V Y A L T G F U

D Z K O W H M P C B R N S

How you rate: 15 words - average; 25 words - good; 35 words - very good; 40 or more - excellent.

CRYPTIC - Across: 1 Pawned; 4 Coffer; 9 All for nothing; 10 Extreme; 11 Occur; 12 Board; 14 Penny; 18 Might; 19 Replica; 21 After a fashion; 22 Refuse; 23 Meaner. Down: 1 Places; 2 Well thought of; 3 Erode; 5 Outcome; 6 Fair condition; 7 Regard; 8 Andes; 13 Retorts; 15 Impair; 16 Drift; 17 Banner; 20 Paste. QUICK - Across: 1 Repeat; 4 Morass; 9 Unrepresented; 10 Dangled; 11 Atone; 12 Shape; 14 Merit; 18 Enter; 19 Travail; 21 Incarceration; 22 Delays; 23 Recess. Down: 1 Rounds; 2 Parenthetical; 3 Appal; 5 Overawe; 6 Authoritative; 7 Sudden; 8 Ready; 13 Portray; 15 Behind; 16 Steer; 17 Flanks; 20 Awake.

Choose either quick or cryptic clues. Across 1. Crucial examination for detective force appearing in a trial (4,4) 5. Got back a classical piece of attire (4) 9. More than one mischief-maker is surrounding the politician (4) 10. Try a seal for old time’s sake (4,4) 11. A publication for the family (5) 12. Steelworks discovered near the railway (7) 13. Fails to keep calm and gets axed (5,4,4) 18. Being warlike, I fired in army manoeuvre (8) 19. A style on holiday (4) 20. One isn’t upset by stress (7) 21. See 2 Down 22. Did artistic work and proved an attraction (4) 23. Dreadfully enraged by eastern apostate (8)

Give yourself ten minutes to find as many words as possible using the letters in the grid. Each word must use the central letter and at least 3 others, and letters may be used only once. You cannot use plurals, foreign words or proper nouns, but verb forms ending in ‘s’ are permitted. There is one 9-letter word to be found.

14 45

16 15

23 21

11 21 23

9 5

13 13

Circlegram Down 2. Set free (7) 3. Double (3-4) 4. Reverse fortunes (4,3,6) 6. Pattern (7) 7. Profits (7) 8. Refinement (6) 13. Encourage (7) 14. Antiquated (7) 15. Painful experience (6) 16. Utter (7)

13 5

Fill in the white squares with numbers 1 to 9. Each horizontal block must add up to the number in the shaded square to its left, and each vertical block to the number above. Numbers may be used once in each block. Last week’s solutions: 9 8 2 6 3 1 2 8 3 5 9 5 1 8 7 6 7 4 3 7 1 6 9 2 8 5

7 1 5 9 4 8 9 2 8 6 1 6 9 1 5 4 1 4 9 6 3 7 9

9 2 1 3

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L S

Last week’s solutions: The letter represented by the question mark is I. Pelican, ostrich, flamingo, all large birds.

Alphamuddle Rearrange the letters in the grid B to make five words that read both across and down. Five letters have been placed to start you off.

3 9 5 7 2

R N

Sudoku Fill in the grids below so that every column, every row and each of the 3x3 boxes contains all the digits from 1 to 9.

Simple

Replace the question mark with a letter so that the letters within each circle can be arranged to form words on a common theme. What are the three words, and the letter represented by the question mark?

17. Authorise (7)

Scribble pad

Last week’s solutions: cheesy, chef, chief, epic, espy, eyes, fiche, ices, piece, pieces, psyche, seep, sheep, spec, specie, specify, speech, speechify, spice.

Down 2 & 21Ac. Makes an appearance, as the moth invariably does (5,2,5) 3. Being positioned in the wrong side will produce argument (7) 4. It provides an opening for employees (5,8) 6. Description of late train should have been settled (7) 7. Equipped for an attack, we hear (7) 8. Bends down, we hear, for the water Quick Clues: Across vessels (6) 13. Restricted cover 1. Tip (8) round small child 5. Expensive (4) (7) 9. Too (4) 14. Lack of sound selenic 10. Haughty (8) arrangement (7) 11. Greater (5) 15. Fixed offence 12. Excursionist (7) against the church becomes prevalent 13. Somersaulting (4,4,5) 18. Pastoral (8) (4,2) 16. Being informed 19. Select (4) about judicial 20. Toil (7) proceedings (7) 17. In a wicked setting 21. Intended (5) 22. Notch (4) she is put to 23. Helped (8) shame (7)

Kakuro

Wordsquare

E S I R G I N N T

Last week’s solutions:

Cryptic Clues:

Codeword

Double Crossword

Intermediate

Difficult

Last week’s solutions: >

From top to bottom Simple, Intermediate, Difficult

L S L S P

O T E C R

N E T A O

G A A R N

E D S E A

Last week’s solutions: Areas, Rabbi, Ebbed, Abele, Sides.

Friday, November 13, 2015

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Enjoy a luxury Christmas break at the popular Cricket St Thomas Hotel, set in the heart of Somerset cider country, this 19th Century mansion is located in 46 acres of beautiful lakes & gardens. A super festive break with all the comfort and attention to detail always associated with a Warners Holiday. Includes return coach transport, accommodation, breakfast, evening meal, two included excursions plus a wealth of festive entertainment guaranteed to put you in the Christmas mood. Enjoy this Christmas Special and still be at home to spent the real thing with your family

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Christmas is over and the summer seems a million miles away, let us brighten your winter days at the wonderful Cricket St Thomas Hotel. Super food, comfortable accommodation, included coach transport & excursions plus a specially presented entertainment programme with selected comedy act, live music, singing & dancing. Everything you need to put a smile on your face during the long cold winter months.

Llandudno — 9th-13th November 5 Days £199 Nottingham — 23rd-27th November 5 Days £169 Folkestone — 23rd-27th November 5 Days £169 Cotswolds — 30th November-4th Dec 5 days £169 Weymouth — 4th-7th December 4 Days £159 Weston-s-Mare — 7th-11th December 5 Days £199 Exmouth — 7th-11th December 5 Days £185 Bournemouth — 7th-11th December 5 Days £225 Mystery Tour — 7th-11th December 5 Days £149 Torquay — 14th-18th December 5 Days £159 Torquay 4th-8th January 5 Days £129 99p Bar Weston-s-Mare 25th-29th January 5 Days £159 £1 Bar Llandudno 8th-12th February 5 Days £145 2/4/1/Bar Torquay 8th-12th February 5 Days £149 99p Bar Babbacombe 22nd-26th February 5 Days £145 Torquay 7th-11th March 5 Days £159 Exmouth 14th-18th March 5 Days £169 Weymouth 18th-21st March 4 Days £139 Tenby 28th March-1st April 5 Days £215

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Friday, November 13, 2015

A bright future for pop-up restaurant The simple act of going out for a meal has evolved over the years. While there is nothing wrong with simply grabbing a bite to eat, for many of us this is no longer sufficient. Luckily for those diners who demand something more, the growth of pop-up restaurants and exclusive food events meets their needs. Isaac At promises an event that will last all evening. The restaurant is only open on Friday and Saturday evenings offering an ever-changing five-course seasonal taster menu. The chefs - headed by the Isaac Bartlett-Copeland personally source all the produce locally and build each week’s menu based on what they find. The food is contemporary British fine-dining served in an intimate and somewhat different space – in a former life the building was the office of a financial advisor. The chefs take centre stage - in their small open kitchen - allowing for an interactive experience that breaks down the barrier between kitchen and diner. I was invited to one of their regular pop-up events; this time in association with Bison Beer - a craft beer shop located on East Street in Brighton.The taster menu had a classic pub food theme and was matched with three ales from Bison.

A real meat feast slow-cooked for two days

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The chefs take centre stage allowing for an interactive experience that breaks down the barrier between kitchen and diner.

My friend and I took our seats at a table of eight; the space is small and so table sharing is a necessity. This would normally put me off but it actually added to the experience as we chatted to the other diners at our table. We started with a lagerita cocktail and a pre-nibble of a salty pork scratching with lager hollandaise. The starter had caught my eye since I first glimpsed t h e m e n u . A p e r fe c t ly executed Scotch egg with crisp breadcrumbs coating rich gamey venison and a runny egg yolk; add to this

Mackerel parfait, an exquisite dish

a beautifully crafted pie packed with a dense pork filling and a homemade piccalilli. As starters go this was quite something although I felt the piccalilli was slightly too sharp. This was paired with Bison Beer’s own Beast Street IPA which was a surprisingly smooth and hoppy ale. Next up the unexpected s t a r o f t h e eve n i n g . A mackerel parfait that was nothing short of exceptional. This was served with a juicy sweet-tomato terrine and basil dressing. The crisp mackerel skin was the only element of the dish that did not quite work; but otherwise it was exquisite. Pork belly came next. Slow-cooked for two days this was a joy, with a texture unlike any I had tried before. This was served with a pork shoulder croquette beetroot ketchup and smoked apple puree. A veritable meat feast that was washed down with a Saison ale from local brewers Burning Sky. With elderflower and tart fruit notes this was perhaps the most wine-like of the beer on offer. After a refreshing palette cleanser of Brighton gin and cucumber sorbet we tucked in to our dessert of sticky toffee pudding with vanilla ice-cream and pickled apple. The pudding itself delivered

what you would expect although the pickled apple divided opinion. It was matched with a stout-style ale from Three Legs Brew Co. based in East Sussex. A complex ale that I have had before and was as good as I remembered. As a dining experience t h i s r e a l ly d i d h i t t h e spot. Not only was the food excellent, the level of service was also top notch. Restaurant manager Sofia previously worked at a Michelin-star restaurant and has brought that level of service with her. There was a bright, buzzy atmosphere and all of the guests were chatting. At £50-a-head including d r i n k s I fe l t t h i s wa s excellent value especially as there were a couple of extra desserts thrown in. I was very impressed with the level of cooking from this very young team. There is definitely a bright future ahead for Issac At; so watch this space and grab a table. Tom Flint writes a food blog Food Booze and Reviews at: www. foodboozeandreviews.com

Ever since Starbucks put cold coffee in a can and threw it on the supermarket shelves, it has become an easily accessible, reasonably priced, perfectly acceptable way to consume cold coffee. Therein lies the only fault - it’s cold. And it’s Starbucks. There are a few faults but let’s focus on the temperature - it’ll sew the column together more neatly. In Japan, coffee in a can is a $14 billion industry, but there’s a significant i m p r ove m e n t o n t h e Starbucks version - it’s hot. And it’s not Starbucks. Again, let’s not do the “Starbucks is the devil” thing. At least not today. In America, there’s a show called Shark Tank. It’s like Dragons’ Den but not as good because it’s American and Theo, Duncan and Peter aren’t in it. A man called Danny Grossfeld went on the show and tried to gain an investment for his version of the Japanese hot-coffee-in-a-can thing. His product is called HotShot and consists of a Hotbox (which looks like one of those little tabletop fridges from Argos), and the actual cans of coffee which he’s calling HotShots. HotShot is a brand of ant killer.

HotBox is a bar and grill in Spitalfields. Just saying. Danny didn’t get an i nve s t m e n t f r o m t h e Sharks, but after the show aired, private investors offered to fund the project. Mark Cuban is like the American version of Deborah Meaden, except he’s worth $3 billion (versus Meaden’s measly £40 million) and he graduated from Indiana’s Business School (Debs went to Brighton’s Technical College). Mark agreed to trial Danny’s HotShots in his movie theatres. Deborah hasn’t got any movie theatres. HotShots are available for pre-order. For $69.99 you can order a starter kit (Argos mini-fridge and 12 cans), delivery of which will be fulfilled in January. Initial flavours will be espresso, caramel, hot chocolate, and vanilla frappe (yawn). Perhaps they’ll make the leap across the pond and when you desperately require a hot vanilla frappe or a tinned espresso, you can buy a HotShot. Until then, your only option will be the terribly archaic act of venturing into a coffee s h o p. M ay b e D a n ny could expand the range - perhaps with chocolate teapots, parachutes for seagulls, or little furry jackets for cats.

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CYCLES MEN'S Claude Butler Ravana mountain bike, blue/silver good condition £50 07747156205

CAMPING EQUIPMENT

BOY'S/GIRL'S mountain bikes and BMX suit 6 years plus, £15 each Portslade 01273 880097

LARGE Solar panel, 12v, 12W, ideal non electric sites, keeps battery charged, £25 (01903) 714184

FOLDING bike, halfords, 3-speed, stand, bell, seat, cover, GWO, £10. Aldwick 01243 263975

BEDROOM FURNITURE

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CARPETS & RUGS

LADIES Raleigh cycle, 19 gears, good cond., £30. 01243 824707 / 07933479168

WOOL Rug, hand tufted, TANDEM bike, needs 8ft x 5ft new condition, attention £25 (01243) Chinese pattern, main TWO wardrobes with colour blue £25 01903 263580 dressing table in middle, 262186 good condition, easy to move, light wood, £75 (01903) 771270

DIY TOOLS & CHILDRENS BIKES MATERIALS

BEDS

MODEL Volvo fridge lorry, Emma Jade Lledo PINE twin beds, stack or in sealed box £12 (01903) use separately, with mattresses, 6'3" x 2'6", good 609119 cond., £50. Ferring WEDGWOOD twelve (01903) 246227 pieces in blue, mint condition £75 will split DOUBLE bed, light oak frame, vgc, plus (01243) 782390 mattress, as new, buyer MODEL of A4 Pacific collects £100 07824 Mallard Static Model £10 595499 (01903) 609119 MEMORY foam PROGRAMMES x 200, mattress, 4'6", 3 months Brentford 1970 + £10 old, kept covered, hardly (01243) 263580 used, excellent condition, £60 07966344469

COMPUTER SERVICES

GETIN TOUCH

COLLECTORS CORNER & ANTIQUES

DOLLS from 1950's, one 21", one 18", both with closing eyes, dressed £10 (01243) 782390

FASCIAS, SOFFITS & GUTTERS

PC Laptop repairs Apple MAC repairs Full IT Support Upgrades setups Wireless issues Broadband setup DATA Recovery Web Design Fixed onsite by Microsoft Certified Engineers

BOOKS FIVE different Harry Potter books, as new, £18, view Felpham (01243) 870466

GOLD antique type bath shower mixer tap, in 10 ASSORTED fishing VGC £35 Worthing 01903 rods, weight, reel, hooks. 248749 £200 - 01273 580039. P BATH luxury shower screen 770 x 1500 mm still boxed £25. Tel 01825 763133.

00 static model, schools class engine, Stowe Southern, £10(01903) 609119

PATHS & DRIVES

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ANGLING & FISHING

BATHROOMS BATHROOM cabinet, white, circa 1980, with pair bevelled door mirrors, 20" x 14" x 4½" VGC, £10 L'ton, 01903 722553

GIRL'S Giant mountain bike, age 9 years upwards, silver, decent condition £30 07747156205

COMPUTER ACCESSORIES PS2 and rave station. Dance mat, games, ideal xas present. Good condition. all £15. Tel 01403 730203.

COLLECTORS CORNER & ANTIQUES

COMPUTER MONITOR 17" flat screen, Phillips, great condition. £40 Tel 01403 730203. SOFA put up bed, light green, VGC, 7'8"w, 2'10" COMPUTER DESK with d, makes into a very cupboard space. £15. Tel comfortable double bed, 01403 730203. £30ono, 01903 267807

DINKY Hawker Hurricane No 718, VGC, paintwork excellent, £30 Tel: (01903) 722553

BEDBASE only 6'6" x 5', cream clour with drawer either side, 11 months old, £45 tel 07552066045

CUTLERY CHINA & GLASS

GENERAL tool kit, screwdrivers, pliers, adjustable tape, hacksaw, hammer, canvas tool bag, £15, 01243 263992 6FT Prima Cornish granite worktop with edging, new, £20ono Tel: (01903) 506134 JOISTS 10ft for raised beds, herb gardens etc. £10 each Tel:01903 230741 WOOD 4" x 2" various lengths £3.00 per 8' length, can deliver Tel:01903 230741 ELECTRIC tile cutter, Wicks, 450 watt, perfect working order, VGC, £20. Bognor 01243 866933 FOLDING portable table 6ft x 2ft, suitable for wallpaper pasting, £5. 01243 860781

DINNER service, Royal Doulton, as new, cream with small pettern, large amount, £25 Tel (01903) 242816 for details

LOFT ladder, three sections, metal with attachments, good order, £25. 01243 780756

SIX vintage suitcases, SINGLE BED 2 drawers, FOUR lager glasses for £30, other items £10 luxury mattress, only £1, ideal for parties. upwards. 01293 776402 used as spare £35 01243 821315 (01243) 827861 Bognor

SOREWELD ARC welder 160 amp, 240v with turbo fan. £30. Tel 01903 744687.

ANTIQUE & FURNITURE RESTORATION

CYCLE ACCESSORIES

CARPENTERS quick release vice £8 (01243) 870178

ORIGINAL sodastream with gas and glass bottles, vgc, £20 ono. 01243 861669

JAYBEE grey metal bunk bed with desk below, 3' wide, 6'6" long vgc £60 (01243) 869441

4FT EDWARDIAN BED Mahogany/Iron frame, mattress inc. £20. Tel 01798 813120.

CHAIR BED suit adult/child. Metal frame ANTIQUE slate clock, made in France VGC £50. good condition, £40. Tel 01273 470795. 01243 862879 LIGHT OAK 3ft bed, ANTIQUE slate clock used four times as spare, time pirce, gwo, £40. as new, excellent, £50. 01243 862879 01243 822969 MATTRESS TOPPER memory foam, single 3ft, ex. cond. hardly used, FISH tank, 24" x 8" x 8" £10. 01243 822969 with fluval no1 power filter, £5 Tel: (01903) 722553 L'ton

AQUATIC

BOOKS

JEWELLERY & ACCESSORIES GEN 1920'S style crystal effect necklace, as new, ideal Xmas present, unusual design, looks authentic, £20 ono. 01903 503304

BABY - GENERAL BABY CHANGING MAT with bath hidden underneath. £20 ono. Tel 01483 272036. Cranleigh.

BEDDING ALPACA BED cover and two pillows, new. Double bed size. £50 - 07875 478788.

HALFORDS REAR MOUNT 3 cycle rack, excellent condition with instructions. Tel 01403 791633. £25.

CYCLES

LADDER aluminiium, house reach size £40 (01243) 263580 TRELLIS making Wood 8' x 2" x 1½", £2 each , Tel(01903) 230741

VARIOUS G cramps + chisels £40 (01243) BIKES serviced and 263580 repaired at reasonable WOOD 8ft 3" x 2" £2.50 rates. Collection and each can deliver delivery service available. Tel:01903 230741 Text/Call Ricky on 01243 861961 or 07795370671 SASH CRAMPS x 2, 2' ong £25 (01243) 263580 MEN AND WOMENS BIKES from £30 brought, sold and repaired, unwanted bikes collected free must be in fair condition (01243) 861961

CRICKET books, John Snow, Ted Dexter, White Sussex Sunhat, Sussex Sweater, Martletts Shield, £10 The lot Tel: (01273) 607231 MOUNTAIN BIKE large size, with extra new UK NO:1 GCSE Revision innertube and two new Guide including Maths, wheels £40 (01243) English, Biology. 827678 Chemistry. French and Physics, £ 20 Tel: MENS RAYLEIGH (01903) 201542 ALASKA 21 gear mountain bike, excellent FRAMED BUILDINGS condition. Turquoise Tel of The Weald by R T 01403 791633 £50 ono. Mason, hardback, Coach Publishing House Ltd. LADIES Raleigh Chiltern Horsham £7. Tel 01403 cycle, 26" wheels, good 700601. condition, £25. (01243) 267154 FRAMED BUILDINGS OF ENGLAND by R T LADIES bike, Raleigh Mason, hardback, Coach Montana, needs new Publishing House Ltd, £7. back tyre £15, Tel 01403 700601. 07552066045

DOMESTIC APPLIANCES GENERAL

MIELE cat & dog 2000w cylinder vacuum, hardly used inc. all tools and bags, £75. 01243 868027

GARDENING TOOLS & EQIP ANTIQUE galvanised watering cans, £10 each ono. (01243) 543458

FIRES & FIREPLACES

GAS in set convector fire, CYCLE suit teenager or black gold 19"wide, 23¼" adult, good condition £25 high, 9" deep 20 (01243) 821972 (01243) 583594

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FIRES & FIREPLACES ELECTRIC coal effect fire, black with gold front, two heat fan w18½ x H23" x D3", vgc, £20. 01243 587755 FIREPLACE wooden surround with marble hearth, gas fire with coals being replced shortly, £100. 01243 780756 PINE fire surround, 44"wide 43"high £20 (01243) 821972 FIREGUARD extending £10. 01243 536897

FOR SALE DESK chair, fully adjustable with arm supports, comfortable, very heavy with wheels so not to topple over, ideal study chair for student, good condition bargain £10.ono Tel: (01903) 201542 AUDREY HEPBURN PICTURE Breakfast at Tiffany’s theme. In acrylic on canvas frame. Only £14. Bargain. Tel: 01243 585756 1980'S shopping basket, as new, rectangler design, make good Xmas hamper gift £8ono Tel: (01903) 503304 DRESS RAIL 4' length, commercial style, steel, very sturdy, ideal walk in wardrobe, will dismantle £10 (01903) 718164 HAYNES workshop manual, covering VW Golf, Jetta, Scirocco, Golf convertible, 1974-1985 £7 (01243) 574104 MOMENTS by Coalport, white china figurine 'In Love' perfect condition must be collected £50 (01243) 586240 TWO unique handmade pottery gardens for small caci plants, white slip glaze stone effect, £15 each ono 01903 503304 VASES clear glass, modern looking, heavy base, h10"x11" circ. h10½"x 13" circ, nice xmas gift £5 the pair (01243) 574104 BEDSIDE TABLE Period style, top quality handmade, in solid rich mahogany. £20. Tel: 01243 585756. EXTENDABLE 2-sided mirror, wall mounted, plain and magnified x 2, new unwanted gift from wilco, £5. 01243 263182 HANDBAG large leather Burgandy three compartments, new with labels ideal gift. £25. Can deliver Tel 01323 847216. LADY’S DESIGNER By Pierre WATCH Cardin. Quartz movement. Swiss made. £35. Tel: 01243 585756. PAINTBALL VOUCHER for holmbush Horsham valid till April 2017 admits 10 £50. Unwanted gift. Tel 01403 240110. THERAPEUTIC cycloidal vibration system, good condition, paid £900 selling for £100 01903 730796

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RADIO times, 67, 1973 1987 in good condition, OFFICE £20 (01903) 730796 or EXECUTIVE adjustable chair, plus 3 07948223157 drawer Bilston filing REFLEXOLOGY foot- cabinet inc. A4 folders. stool, adjustable, good New. £95. (Both) Tel condition £40 (01903) 01342 715176. 208464 LOUNGE SUITE large 7' ROOF box and fixings, 0" sofa, two armchairs, Halfords, Grey, 1200mm light green brocade x 1000mm, £20 Tel: material, excellent clean (01903) 763956 condition. £175. Tel CARMEN set of 10 01342 715176. ceramic heated clips, MAPLE WARDROBE new unwanted gift, £7. size H70" W 36" D 20" 01243 263182 fitted shelves, drawers, ELECTRIC razor, phillips VGC £60. Tel 01483 271183. 0793198316. philishave with charger and case, £5. 01243 Evenings 860781 1950'S COCKTAIL LANDROVER defender CABINET drop leaf lid older series aluminium with cupboard space £45 (01243) top box E.C 63"L 46"W below 869441 8'D £50. 01243 604509 MINI TRAVEL hair dryer, TABLE refectory type, superdrug, 1400w, new dark in colour, solid unwanted gift, £5. 01243 wood, length 48" width 27" height 29" £35 263182 (01243) 574104 NEW white, bath towels, LONGUES £3 each, new, cream 6' x CHAISE 8' tablecloth £5 (01903) L130cm, new condition, green/gold or pink/gold 242816 fabric, £75. 01243 WALL MOUNTED round 860537 mirror, dia 45cm/17½", good cond., £10. 01243 SHERBOURE electric lift and rise reclining 263182 armchair, ex. cond., £90. FOLDING garden or pic- 01243 824707 / nic chair as new, bargain 07933479168 £2.50 (01243) 583594 DESK 4'8" x 2'5", two MIRROR DINGHY sliding doors, right for TV cover, over boom type, or V's £25 (01903) new £50 730796

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UPLIGHTER floor lamps x 2, matt gold colour stand, white opaque ELECTRIC garden blower, new and unused, shade, £10 each (01903) 718164 £20. 01243 866692

GOLFING

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2 sets of golf clubs plus extra 26 clubs in total, also comes with auto stand titleist bag and over 100 golf balls and 3 learn to play books and pegs, ideal for beginner, BARGAIN at only £40.the lot Tel: (01903) 201542.

LARGE massive amount of large mens shirts, socks, T shirts, Boxer shorts £20 the lot bargain (01243) 827678 MANS black leather jacket, size medium, warml lining, £35ono. Tel: (01903) 714132

ELECTRIC golf trolley, ex. cond. £40 ono NEW ITEMS 25 large mens shirts, socks, T 07503074671 shirts, Boxer shorts £20 GOLF SHOES size 9, ex. the lot (01243) 827678 cond. Nike make, accept £20 07503074671

MENS SHOES

GOLF TROLLEY fold up CHELSEA style work £5 07503074671 boot, size 9, steel NIKE golf shoes, size 9 toecaps oil resistant sole, £15 ono (01243) 263184 unworn, £10. (01903) 248431

KEEP FIT EQUIPMENT

DUMBELLS WEIGHTS over 20 kgs. Still in box. £15. Tel 01403 730203.

safety TROJAN shoes,size 9, still boxed, black, £10. (01243) 870902

MICROWAVES

SWING STEPPER keep MICROWAVE white, fit, as new, £10. 01243 Matsui, perfect working 866692 order £15 (01243) 866846 or 07946 088295

KITCHENS

S A I N S B U R Y S microwave. never used, COFFEE MACHINE 1.7L still in box, £20ono Tel: (01903) 506134 MODEL MAKERS elec- DINING table, light oak AEG makes latte/capu. tric power x 1mm, new effect with 4 mink colour etc. needs attention bar£40 (01243) 263580 upholstered chairs, 4' x gain £9 only 07753 26", vgc (01903) 246227 490910 anytime ROTARY outdoors clothes line, to clear £3. TV stand, black glass, VINTAGE LE CREUSET LARGE double framed (01243) 583594 suitable for 50" tv, perfect SAUCEPANS set of 3 mirror, gilt embossed, 44" condition, £10 (01903) with lids plus frying pan x 34", good cond, £25. WOK good quality brand 739909 colour brown. £70. Tel Elmer Sands 01243 new still boxed £5 587173 01798 815262. (01243) 574104 TWO Louis style burnt orange chairs, suit- COOKSHOP halogen COOKIE jar, bandsman able bedroom/lounge oven, 7ltr, not used, £26. 'Teddy' boxed VGC, £5. £40ono (01903) 244868 01243 582851 01243 861669 SMALL wardrobe, white, TEFAL 6 piece quality good condition with two cooking set. £125 - drawers, £15 07713 01403 266328. 246169 ONE strap blue prom YAMAHA keyboard, TRAILER wood, metal, TWO seater wing back dress, selling due to it PSR295 with stand, 5' x 3' lights, spare wheel, sofa, tapestry covered, being too long. Never bench seat and instruc£90. Tel 01435 830029. good condition, £20ono worn only to try it on, Size tion manual, £75ono 10/12, bought for £70 sell (01903) 724836 LARGE calor gas bottle, 07713 246169 for £40, Tel:(01903) £20 01903 248749 PINE dining chairs x 6, 201542 vgc £90 (01243) 583573 ROCKING chairin light EDWARDIAN style Laura pine, £10. 01243 824764 Ashley floral dress and HOIST for mobile scootapron, original prooduct er in/out of car, folds 1970's, cotton and lace, small £100 (01243) size 16/18 offers? 01903 774178 COMPUTER CHAIR 503304 fabric material with arms, MOBILTY WALKER tree suit office/study Free, BRAND new prom / wheels with bag, used buyer collects (01243) bridal pink strapless once, buyer to collect 827162 dress, size 8-10 . Never £40 ono (01243) 824165 CURTAINS full length, PSP for sale, not work- been worn due to it being heavyweight, traditionsl ing. Comes with Grand too long. Worthing £60 damask style design, Theft Auto & Crash of the duck egg blue, matching Titans (no case). Comes BRIDES Mother, wonpelmet (01243) 763044 with a multi charger and derful dress, size 20, new deep pink also lots of SAMSUNG HOOVER car charger. Hence £15. extras £20 (01243) cleaner, ,blue, good con- ono It may only need new 827678 dition, free (01243) battery. Screen is not pickups damaged Tel: (01903) SHEEPSKIN coat ladies GUITAR 822878 mexican strat with pots, 201542 size 12/14, VGC new, knobs, switch, wiring, FREE rendered Butler unworn, very warm, bar- great squire upgrade, sink suitable for Alpines PLAYSTATION 1 Multi- gain £49 only £25. 01243 263992 controllers 20 + games all (01243) 828806 leads and connections 07753490910 anytime BOOSEY AND Hawkes LARGE round wooden £30 (0759) 9093812 LADIES new clothes, B flat clarinet with case. garden table, dia 5ft. size 18/20 full skirt and £125 - 01903 742814. 01243 820917 two piece costume only £10 (01243) 827678

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FRIDGES & FREEZERS

10 large bags of kindling, £4 per bag, portslade FRIDGE year old £50 area, 01273 419914 or and freezer £50 vgc (01243) 262922 07512 012937 CHIMNEY POTS H30", LEC UNDER COUNTER genuine not repro., £35 FRIDGE working order. each or £60 for both. bar- £5. Tel 01798 813120. gain (01243) 574104 BEKO freezer H 85cm ELECTRIC Typewriter, £25. Tel 01293 884355. Smith Corona C420, in case, needs new ribbon, £15 Tel: 07552 066045

FURNITURE GENERAL

HEADLIGHT protectors for Vauxhall Vectra '04 plate, £10. (01903) CHILDS JOHN LEWIS OFFICE DESK chair 763956 swivels and adjustable CAR foot pump, good height. Good condition. condition £2 (01243) £10. Tel no. 01444 583594 484819.

GARDEN FURNITURE

SPORTS&LEISURE GOODSGENERAL

LADIES Jaeger 3/4 coat, WOODEN two seater size 14, with hood, black, seat, good condition worn once in Canada, £30ono (01273) 278003 £15 07552066045 POOL and snooker troSouthwick LADIES SHEEPSKIN phys, 6 various including one mixed doubles, £20 GARDEN bench, seats COAT size 12/14, as the lot Tel: (01903) three, new slats, very new. £70 - 01403 714132 heavy, good quality, £80. 266328. 01243 827692 RETRO CLOTHING good brands, coats, jackets, boots all under £20. Tel 01273 611820. TWO 34" girls Shoreham Academy v neck QUALITY ladies coat, ¾ sweaters, one never black/white tweed, £15. worn, one good condition 01243 866692 Top Prices Paid for £12 (01903) 751237

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NEXT girls red shower resistant coat, fur trimmed hood, unworn, BROWN SUEDE shoes 5-6yrs, £15. Middleton size 6 unworn 2 inch heel 01243 582735 £20. Tel 01403 730765.

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PLANNING (LISTED BUILDINGS AND CONSERVATION AREAS) ACT 1990 PLANNING (LISTED BUILDINGS AND CONSERVATION AREAS) REGULATIONS 1990 The following applications involving or affecting the setting of Listed Buildings or affecting the character of a Conservation Area were registered during week ending 06/11/2015: BH2015/03379 & BH2015/03380 19 Waterloo Street Hove Householder Planning & Listed Building Consent – Replacement of existing flat roof with insulated mineral felt flat roof. BH2015/03711 Flat 1 44 Brunswick Place Hove Listed Building Consent – Installation of double glazing to existing timber patio doors and window frames to rear elevation. BH2015/03926 28 Brunswick Terrace Hove Listed Building Consent – External repair and remedial works to balcony, stonework and balustrades on front elevation. BH2015/03633 2 Victoria Street Brighton Full Planning – Change of use from furniture restoration (B1) to mixed use retail/workshop (A1/B1). (Retrospective). BH2015/03848 36 Montpelier Road Brighton Listed Building Consent – Internal alterations to layout at upper ground floor level and alterations to front steps to basement. BH2015/03896 6 Montpelier Villas Brighton Listed Building Consent – Internal damp proofing works to basement. BH2015/03650 27A Ventnor Villas Hove Householder Planning Consent – Replacement of 2no UPVC windows and double door to rear elevation with 1no double and 2no single timber doors. BH2015/03596 77 The Drive Hove Listed Building Consent – Re-formation of ground floor level entrance forecourt, terracotta balustrade and replacement of tiling. Alterations to first floor bay roof to front elevation and internal alterations to Flats 1, 2 & 4 including damp proofing works. BH2015/03864 The Colonnades 160-161 North Street & 1-4 New Road Brighton Advertisement – Display of internally illuminated fascia signs, hanging signs and window lettering. Display of non-illuminated fascia signs and awning. BH2015/03865 The Colonnades 160-161 North Street & 1-4 New Road Brighton Full Planning – Alterations to shop front incorporating replacement awning. BH2015/03866 6 Bond Street Brighton Advertisement – Display of non-illuminated fascia and hanging signs. BH2015/03883 24 Ainsworth Close Brighton Householder Planning Consent – Erection of single storey rear extension, roof extension incorporating side dormers and rear rooflights and alterations to fenestration. BH2015/03902 11 York Avenue Hove Householder Planning Consent – Roof alterations incorporating rooflights and removal of chimney. Demolition of existing conservatory, conversion of garage into habitable space, alterations to fenestration and associated landscaping. BH2015/03888 7 Clermont Terrace Brighton Householder Planning Consent – Erection of orangery to rear. BH2015/03881 Bestwood Works Drove Road Portslade Full Planning and Demolition in a Conservation Area – Replacement of concrete and clay roof tiles with corrugated sheet metal. BH2015/03829 The Cottage Easthill Park Portslade Removal or Variation of Condition – Application for variation of condition 2 of application BH2015/001566 (Erection of two storey side and single storey rear extensions) to permit amendments to the approved drawings regarding rendering of the extensions. BH2015/03884 94 Rugby Road Brighton Householder Planning Consent – Erection of single storey rear and side extensions. BH2015/03893 24 Southdown Avenue Brighton Householder Planning Consent – Installation of rooflights to front elevation and dormer and cabrio rooflight to rear elevation. BH2015/03895 24 Southdown Avenue Brighton Householder Planning Consent – Erection of single storey rear infill extension with pitched roof. BH2015/03906 181 Preston Drove Brighton Householder Planning Consent – Erection of single storey rear extension and outbuilding, creation of rear balcony with associated alterations. BH2015/03938 56 Rugby Road Brighton Householder Planning Consent – Installation of 2no rooflights to front roof slope. BH2015/03930 Media House 26 North Road Brighton Full Planning – Alterations to main building to facilitate the conversion from office/general industry (B1/B2) to from 4no residential dwellings (C3) with associated works. BH2015/03673 148A Kings Road Arches Brighton Full Planning – Change of use from storage unit (B8) to retail (A1) with alterations to shopfront. BH2015/03913 40 Tongdean Avenue Hove Householder Planning Consent – Remodelling of house incorporating erection of two storey extension to front, two storey extension to side and rear, alterations to roof, revised fenestration and other associated works. BH2015/03802 18 Circus Street Brighton Full Planning and Demolition in a Conservation Area – Demolition of existing building and erection of three storey building comprising 3no one bedroom flats (C3). BH2015/03856 St James Mansions 16-18 Old Steine Brighton Full Planning – Change of use of basement from storage (B8) to dental surgery (D1). BH2015/03908 6 Derwent Court 16 Dyke Road Brighton Householder Planning Consent – Replacement of 1no existing timber single glazed window with white UPVC double glazed window. Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 NOTICE UNDER ARTICLE 13 BH2014/03394 Land adjacent 6 Falmer Avenue Saltdean Brighton I give notice that Hyde New Homes is applying to Brighton & Hove City Council for planning permission for: Demolition of exiting house and stables and construction of 32 no. dwellings comprising of 4 two bedroom flats and 28 two storey two, three and four bed dwellings incorporating open space and landscaping works, parking and creation of access road from Falmer Avenue with other associated works. Creation of new pedestrian link between Falmer Avenue and South Downs Footpath. (Revised description and amendments). The proposed development/use would result in major development affecting a building or buildings where: The number of dwelling houses to be provided is 10 or more and the site area is 1 hectare or more. You can view the applications on the Council website www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/planning applications. Any representations should be made in writing to the Planning and Building Control Applications Manager, Hove Town Hall, Norton Road, Hove, BN3 3BQ, or via the website, within 21 days of this notice, quoting the application number. Please note that all representations received will be open for public inspection and late representations may not be considered. Jeanette Walsh, Planning and Building Control Applications Manager 13 November 2015

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With platforms like Spotify and Netflix, as well as mobile phone companies, changing the way in which consumers think about paying for technology products and services, Motors.co.uk is encouraging dealers to increase their promotional emphasis on monthly payment. While some consumers are still interested in the headline price of their next car, a growing number are taking a lead from the technology companies and considering the monthly impact of changing vehicle on their disposable income. With more than three quarters of consumers now using dealer-sourced finance to purchase their new car, and PCP deals on used cars also increasing, the ability to shop by monthly budget is becoming a more important part of the

vehicle search process. This is a trend which has not gone unnoticed by manufacturers, with the majority capitalising on competitive finance deals by focusing on monthly repayments in their advertising. However, despite the recognition of the important role finance offers have played in boosting new car registrations to record levels in the UK, there has been a disconnect in how this consumer needis met online. Motors.co.uk identified a gap in the resources available which enable consumers to define their new and used vehicle search results based on these criteria, and has responded with a brand new way to search for a car, coupled with a fresh TV creative. The first-to-market monthly payment search functionality is the latest in a line of enhancements from Motors.co.uk to help car buyers find the right car for them,

quickly and efficiently. The tool enables drivers to find cars on the basis of their monthly cost and has been supported by a major TV campaign which launched in August, introducing a new Motors.co.uk character, Miss Smart Finger, and mirroring the consumer experience of using the monthly payment

and functionality to make the process of searching for a car as straightforward as possible for consumers. “I’m delighted we are seeing the success of this in terms of the response we have been able to generate for our advertisers. Importantly, we have supported all development with an advertising

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seen our new TV ad and have followed our call to action to use the monthly payment search is a real testament to our hard work.” Looking at the figures in more detail, more than half (53%) of consumers to date have searched for vehicles with a £0 deposit contribution, while one in ten (11%) were looking for a contribution of just £500. Almost a fifth (17%) of users were happy to contribute £1,000 as a deposit on their next vehicle. While the most popular (34%) monthly payment option of ‘any’ shows consumers are willing to see what’s on the market, almost one fifth (19%) of searchers thought £200 was an appropriate monthly payment. A total of 16% chose £150, while 12% were looking for cars at the £100 level. Jones added: “It is still early days for the search by payment

functionality, but the figures clearly show that there is strong demand from consumers looking to find the best car for their monthly budget. “For dealers, the message is to provide choices at all ends of the financial spectrum. The data shows that deposits of up to £1,000 and monthly payments of up to £200 prove the most popular, but there is still a wide variation in individual customer requirements.” The Motors.co.uk monthly payment search technology is powered by iVendi, which provides dealers with an easy set of tools to control their rates and the ability to upgrade to receive qualified finance applications. With history-checked cars and innovative search options, there are many ways Motors. co.uk can help you to find your next vehicle. We list a wide range of new and used cars from trusted dealers, so you can be confident of finding the right car for your needs.

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AYGO x-play 3 door 1.0 VVT-i Manual. Official Fuel Consumption Figures in mpg (l/100km): Urban 56.5 (5.0), Extra Urban 78.5 (3.6), Combined 68.9 (4.1). CO2 Emissions 95g/km. The mpg & CO2 figures quoted are sourced from official EU regulated test results. These are provided for comparability purposes and may not reflect your actual driving experience.

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New C-Class Coupé on sale (109 g/km). Two model lines are available: Sport and AMG Line. Standard equipment includes LED headlights and tail-lights; Active Park Assist; PARKTRONIC parking sensors; a reversing camera; sports seats with ARTICO upholstery including heated front seats; 7-inch colour screen; Garmin navigation; electrically folding mirrors; and Collision Prevention Assist Plus automatic braking system. The C 300 model also features as standard a sports exhaust system with switchable sound. The Sport model comes with a gloss black interior trim with aluminium inlays in the doors, 17-inch alloy wheels and a diamond grille with black-painted pins. The AMG Line includes black ash wood trim, an AMG sports steering wheel with flat bottom,brushed steel sports pedals and a black roof lining. The exterior features an AMG bodystyling kit, 18-inch five-spoke alloy wheels, a diamond grille with chrome pins and 15mm lowered sports

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The new C-Class Coupé is now available to order, priced from £30,955 OTR, ahead of first UK deliveries in December. With four engine options and two model lines, the new C-Class Coupé builds on the specification of the best-selling C-Class Saloon and Estate. The range starts with the C 200 petrol engine, which produces 184 hp and is available with a six-speed manual (123 g/km of CO2) or 7G-Tronic seven-speed automatic gearbox (125 g/km). The new C 300 engine produces 245 hp and comes only with the 7G-Tronic gearbox, with CO2 from 146 g/km. Two diesel engines are available: the 170 hp C 220 d, with a six-speed manual (106 g/km) or 9G-Tronic ninespeed automatic gearbox (106 g/km), and the C 250 d, which produces 204 hp and comes with a 9G-Tronic gearbox

suspension. Two key options packages are available: Premium and Premium Plus. The £1,695 Premium Package includes a panoramic glass roof, keyless go, seat memory package and ambient lighting. To this the £2,995 Premium Plus

Package also adds a Burmester surround sound system and COMAND online with 8-inch screen. A £1,695 Driver’s Assistance Package includes DISTRONIC Plus with stop and go (adaptive cruise control); Active blind spot and

lane-keeping assist, Pre-safe with pedestrian detection (anticipatorysafety system). Topping the range is the £61,160 Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupé. With a 4.0-litre bi-turbo V8 engine and AMG Speedshift MCT 7-speed automatic

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LONG-TERMTESTMONTH1:HONDACIVICTYPE-R

FACING THE ULTIMATE TEST by Matt Joy

PA motoring writer

In a previous incarnation, I made a lot of fuss about being a responsible grown-up and deciding that life was best enjoyed at a more sedate pace, allowing the world around to rush and fuss without getting caught up in it yourself. However, I have since had to admitthismaynotactuallybe the case. I may be nudging my 40th year on this planet, but in all those decades I’ve never had theopportunitytoexperience thehighsandpotentiallowsof running a hot hatch as a daily driver. The first car I bought with my own money was a Fiat Cinquecento Sporting, and keen though it was, an output of 53bhp could never really be called hot. But th e H o n d a C iv i c Type-R, now sitting on my driveway, could never be described as anything other than scorching hot. It’s worth remembering that not so long ago hot hatches turned seriously weedy; crippled by insurance premiums and joyriders having too much fun, they became modest in their power outputs and almost apologetic in their appearance. The Type-R shows exactlyhowfarwe’vecomesince those dark days. In fact the super-hatch is nowathing,todistinguishbetweenthosecarsthatmakedo with ‘just’ 250bhp or so. Unlike key rivals in the 300-plus club, the Civic Type-R does without four-wheel drive, and instead relies upon a mechanicallimited-slipdifferential and electronic control to keep the wheels feeding power to the Tarmac. That power comes from

the first high-performance Honda VTEC Turbo engine, which can still rev past 7,000rpm but now has lots of torque to go with it. A top speed of 167mph is completely bonkers (faster than a Lamborghini Countach 5000 S) and0-62mphisdespatchedin 5.7 seconds, which is enough to worry significantly more expensive cars. It’s also currently the lap record holder at the Nurburgring Nordschleife for a front-wheel-drive production car, so you’d have tosayitsperformancecredentials are solid. It also looks the part. Every box on the ‘hot hatch visual requirements’ list has been ticked, with a big fat red marker pen. Huge rear wing, pumped-up arches, tyres that are so low-profile they look like they’ve been drawn on to the huge alloy wheels – it’s all here.Whetherthatappealsto youornotisentirelydifferent, butthere’snodenyingitcatches the eye. But – and it is a sizeable ‘but’ – what will it be like to live with? As the meme goes, can it do it on a wet Monday nightinStoke?It’sallverywell being able to lap the ’Ring in under eight minutes, but if it takes 10 minutes to get it off your driveway of a morning, thenit’snohothatch.Because the great appeal of a hot hatch has always been that they are based on humble cars in the beginning, just after a seriousmakeover,anddespitethe speed and performance, they still need to be able to do the boring stuff; otherwise they make no more sense than a svelte coupe. So that’s the size of the task that the Civic Type-R has to deal with. Yes, it will get exercised as a good hot hatch should and tested on some challenging B-roads. It will

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have its acceleration timer utilised to see if it can match the claimed 5.7 seconds, and itmayevenpayavisittoaGerman autobahn to see if we can

hit the reputed 167mph. But it will also be used for commuting, the school run, shopping, holidays, be driven in the inevitable torrential rain and

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the snow (should we get any) with no sympathy given. We’ll evenseeifitcanmatchorbeat theclaimedfuelconsumption of 38.7mpg, because some

people will drive it that way. The Civic Type-R could be the ultimate hot hatch, but only if it can pass the ultimate test; life.

Jaguar E-Type voted the best of British motoring The Jaguar E-Type is the best British car in history, according to a global vote held by the organisers of Classic & Sportscar – The London Show. The show, which ran over the Hallowe’en weekend, saw thousands of votes cast by guestsfromallovertheworld. And it was the famous Jaguar that came out on top in a field that included the McLarenF1,theoriginalMini, the Bentley Speed Six and the

original Range Rover. John Edwards, managing director of Jaguar Land Rover Special Operations, said: “This a fantastic accolade for oneofJaguar’smostrecognisable models ever built. “The Jaguar Heritage business aims to support loyal and passionate customers so that models such as the E-Type can continuetobemaintainedand enjoyedacrossthegenerations. “The fact that it has cap-

turedthemostvotesinaglobal public vote is a testament to its status as one of the world’s most iconic sports cars and now,officially,asthebestBritish car Ever.” James Elliott, Classic & Sports Car magazine group editor, said: “The E-Type has it all, looks to stop traffic even todayandadrivingexperience that has stood the test of time. More importantly than that, though, was that at the time

you could not have bought more style and performance for the price.” The car was officially unveiled at the 1961 Geneva Motor Show and was an instant hit. Such was the E-Type’s popularity it attracted many well-known celebrity and VIP owners such as Steve McQueen,GeorgeBest,SirJackie Stewart, Brigitte Bardot and Frank Sinatra.

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Fiat re-launch historic Tipo name by staff reporter

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FIAT’s new C-segment contender, as previewed by the FIAT Aegea Project unveiled in May at the Istanbul Motor Show, is to be known as the new FIAT Tipo. The historic name has been used by FIAT since its earliest days and is now making a comeback on a global model designed to tackle the challenges of the future. The new FIAT Tipo saloon measures 4.5m in length, 1.78m in width and 1.48m in height. It has a wheelbase of 2.64m and boot capacity of 510 litres, meaning it can accommodate five passengers and their luggage with ease. As is the case with all FIAT products, a range of reliable, muscular and efficient engines will be available. There will be two MultiJet II turbo-diesel engines and two petrol units.

Power outputs will range from 95hp to 120hp, offered with manual and automatic transmissions (depending on engine). Inside, the new FIAT Tipo is not only styled and built to the highest standards. It is also available with the latest technological features including FIAT Chrysler Automobiles’ touch-screen Uconnect™ infotainment system with hands-free Bluetooth calling and audio streaming; a rearparking camera and TomTom satellite navigation. The new FIAT Tipo saloon sports beautifully balanced proportions and a distinctive and perfectly-resolved design, yet even with its sophisticated styling and exceptional levels of build quality, the new FIAT Tipo will be a member of the “Functional Family” within the FIAT Brand. There will be an emphasis on value for money and practical features, as well as a straightforward model range and pricing structure. It has been designed in Italy at the FIAT Chrysler Auto-

mobiles CentroStile. It has been developed in Turkey together with Tofaş R&D, one of FCA’s largest research and development centres.

The new FIAT Tipo will be manufactured in the Bursa plant in Turkey which has been designated Gold Medal status by World Class Manufacturing in recognition of its

efficiency, quality and ecofriendliness. It will retain the FIAT Aegea name in the Turkish market only. The new FIAT Tipo saloon

has not been confirmed for the UK market at this time. For more information on the FIAT range of vehicles visit the company website www. FIAT.co.uk

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Brighton and Hove Albions 2, MK Dons 1: Picture special Photographer Angela Brinkhurst was at the Amex on Saturday as the the Albion beat MK Dons 2-1. Here is a selction of her photos.

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Should there be video technology for key decisions?

Should there be video technology for key decisions in football? It’s a debate which rears its head every now and again. Goal-line technology, of course, came in at the start of the 2013/14 season in the Premier League but should other key decisions also be reviewed in the professional game? Watching Brighton’s home game with MK Dons on Saturday, the visitors had what appeared to be a stonewall penalty appeal turned down when Lewis Dunk challenged Samir Carruthers. Both the referee and his assistant deemed Dunk got a part of the ball and awarded a corner. Replays suggested it could easily have been a penalty and Albion manager Chris Hughton said afterwards he would not have been surprised if a spot-kick had been awarded. MK Dons boss Karl Robinson was furious his

side were not awarded the penalty which, if scored, would have made it 2-2 with more than half an hour to play. Speaking afterwards, he said the decision was terrible and that manager’s jobs are in jeopardy when their teams lose football matches. He has also since said he is a massive advocate for video footage to aid referees in the final third of a pitch. Obviously, the decision was in Brighton’s favour and they were already on course to set a new club

I’m not suggesting several reviews per game, but would one review per team, per game really hold up a game? record of 17 league games. But what if that decision had happened at the other end and the unbeaten run ended because of it? A number of sports now have video technology. In rugby, the referee will use the Television Match Official (TMO) when there

is doubt if the ball has been grounded for a try, or when there is doubt if a kick at goal is successful. Each side has two reviews in cricket for Test matches and tennis players can also review decisions. Should football managers have reviews too? Wi t h v i d e o r e p l ay s so easily accessible as soon as an incident has happened, it would not hold up the game too long. For example, the time it took for MK Dons to take the corner after their penalty appeal was turned down and the subsequent remonstrations, a video review, which the fourth official could watch, would have resolved the matter. I’m not suggesting several reviews per game but would one review per team, per game – even if it’s only for penalty decisions – really hold up a game? I can understand views not in favour of video reviews but will it just be a matter of time until t h i s h a p p e n s a ny way, especially with the amount of money now involved in football? Decisions, generally, over the course of the

Bobby Zamora challenges MK Dons’ Kyle McFadzean on Saturday. Picture by Angela Brinkhurst season, even themselves out. But, let’s hope MK Dons are awarded a penalty

they don’t deserve against another team, rather than a debatable spot-

Will we ever learn the true level of corruption? Written by Ian Hart I can’t remember a time when a number of major global sports appear collectively in disarray. Will cycling ever manage to lift the cloud of Lance Armstrong? The multiple Tour De France winner, soon to be the subject of a feature film, was, after his brave fight with cancer, a poster boy for people all over the world until his cheating was exposed. But whilst he was rightly stripped of titles, it’s the r e l at e d a l m o s t u n s e e n damage that can never be repaired. He won the Tour on seven c o n s e c u t ive o c c a s i o n s from 1999 to 2005, and whilst no doubt a number of other riders were at it as well, how much income through endorsements and sponsorship have the highest finishing clean riders in the seven respective years missed out on? It’s probably effectively life-changing money, and can never really be calculated but I’m sure the clean riders know who they are, and no one could really blame them for being bitter about the whole thing. The same can almost said for athletics, another sport currently

under the microscope and embroiled in a scandal. Russia, and before it the entire Eastern Block, have been allegedly cheating for years in a number of sports through performance enhancing drugs, British swimmer Sharron Davies was robbed of gold at the M o s c ow 3 5 ye a r s a g o , a wrong partly righted retrospectively years later but like the clean cyclists is it almost a case of too much, too little, too late? Lord Coe as head of World Athletics now has a gargantuan task to return his beloved sport to some of credibility, made all the more difficult with the fact that with it no longer being the Corinthian sport of yesteryear there’s so much money on offer the drug cheats will try to continue to use technology to stay one step ahead of detection. Which brings us on to football, and the circus that is FIFA. With what appears to be an almost weekly revelation many ask can footballs governing body sort itself out? At first I thought it was a joke when I read that it had been suggested that the United Nations former head Kofi Annan had been approached to sort out world football, but when I googled it, it wasn’t

a hoax he actually had, and he’d turned it down! Will we ever learn the true level of the corruption within football? And has the time come to effectively disband FIFA and start again? Wi t h o u t w i s h i n g t o sound xenophobic or like the archetypal ‘Little Englander’, but I would like to see Russia and Qatar stripped of hosting the next two World Cups and then reallocate the tournaments to countries who have the ability to host them, and yes in my opinion one of those countries is England. n And finally it’s time for another international weekend so with no Albion game it’s the chance for Wo r t h i n g - b a s e d A m e x regulars to take in a game at Woodside Road. Third placed Rebels take on East Grinstead in another Ryman South Sussex Derby, for those who have made it down to Woodside this season t h ey w i l l k n ow t h at entertainment is almost a given, for those who’ve yet to watch a game on the new state of the art surface, where have you been? It’s nearly Christmas! Kick-off is 3pm and all Albion season ticket holders get in for a fiver on production of the said ticket.

kick against the Albion in Buckinghamshire on 19th March 2016!

Whitehawk draw Daggers or Shrimps in FA Cup Whitehawk will face either Dagenham & Redbridge or Morecambe away in the second round of the Emirates FA Cup. Brighton-based Hawks a r e s e m i - p r o fe s s i o n a l and play in the Vanarama National League South, two divisions below their fulltime opponents. They are the last team in Sussex left in the competition other than Brighton & Hove Albion. The two League Two clubs drew 0-0 on Saturday and will be playing a replay on a date to be confirmed. The second round matches will be played over the weekend of December 5-6.

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Albion trio look to make England impact at the Amex by Brad Stratton @BradStrat With qualifying for the 2016 European Championships all but complete, the latest international break has a different feel to it. None of the Albion squad will take part in the play-off games to determine which third-placed sides make it to France next year, but that doesn’t mean there will be no interest in what members of Chris Hughton’s squad will be getting up to over the twoweek period. In fact, the international spotlight will be nearer to home than ever, with Brighton taking centre stage as Gareth Southgate’s England under-21 side look to continue their strong start to qualifying for the 2017 European Championships. Th e Th r e e L i o n s p l ay Switzerland at the Amex in a

5:45pm kick-off on Monday, November 16. The Amex will be unfamiliar territory for most of the squad, but not for the three included Seagulls players. Jake Forster-Caskey is now among the most capped members of the current team, with Solly March and Christian Walton seeking their second and first appearances, respectively, at under-21 level. For the Amex to be chosen to host the game is another accolade fans can boast about when talking about the reputation of their stadium. To have some of the current Albion squad pull on the England jersey on home turf is an equally great achievement in the club’s efforts to bring through more young players as the academy set-up in Lancing continues to grow.

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The Albion Roar Alan Wares @albionroar It has been a brilliant a ch i eve m e n t by t h e players and management of Brighton & Hove Albion this season, currently on an unsurpassed 17-match unbeaten run, eclipsing the previous club record set 85 years ago. For a club which has spent 70% of its history in the third tier, to break this record while in the second tier is an even more impressive feat. It’s indicative of the fine lines between success and failure, especially in this division that, where we losing matches last season by one goal (save Derby County and Ipswich Town away), we are winning games by one goal now. We are in the most competitive division in England, and at present are dealing mostly in triumph, (while getting the rub of the green maybe). Yet we know we can do better. And if that’s the case, who knows what we could achieve? Exciting times. It’s worth remembering if the season were to finish now, this would equal our fifth-highest finish ever. C o n g r at u l at i o n s t o Chris Hughton, and

Saturday’s goalscorer Jamie Murphy takes a touch (image - Paul Hazlewood, BHAFC) everyone in the team. Here’s to many more. A reminder that top sports journalists Paul Hayward and Nick Szczepanik will be joining Ady and Al on stage at the Rialto Theatre, Dyke Road, Brighton on Thursday 3 December. Tickets are £7 and £5, and available from the Rialto Theatre Box Office on 01273 725230.

Robinson appointed head coach of England Women The ECB has announced that Sussex’s professional cricket manager Mark Robinson has been appointed as the new England Women’s Head Coach. Following an ongoing review of the professional cricket coaching structure, Sussex can confirm that Mark Davis will become the county’s new head coach with Robinson departing. Robinson, who first came to Sussex as a player in 1997, went into coaching at the club in 2003 and in his first season as head coach in 2006, Sussex achieved the double, by winning both the County Championship and the C&G Trophy. Sussex retained the Championship in 2007, with

Robinson then guiding the county to an unprecedented period of one-day success, winning the Pro40 leagues in both 2008 and 2009, and the Twenty20 Cup for the first time in 2009. Robinson, who will join the ECB next month in time to take charge of the England Women’s team before the tour to South Africa in the New Year, said, “I’m obviously hugely excited about my new opportunity, but it goes hand in hand with a lot of sadness too. To leave a job I enjoy, a club I love and so many people I respect and admire is going to be a wrench. “There are so many people I need to thank in the next few weeks who have made

my time at the club since 1997 a special one. “The club and the supporters will always have a special place in my heart and I wish the club stability and every success for the future.” Sussex chairman Jim May said, “I would like to pay tribute to Mark for the outstanding contribution he has made to Sussex Cricket. As a player he was a n i nva l u a b l e m e m b e r of the team who laid the foundations for our success in the early 2000s. “Since his appointment, Robbo has been the most successful coach in Sussex Cricket history, winning the County Championship twice and many one-day

competitions including our first T20 trophy. Mark leaves with our grateful thanks and best wishes.” Sussex’s chief executive Zac Toumazi said, “Today’s news has mixed emotions for us as a club. We are sorry to see Mark Robinson leave us as he has been a loyal servant to Sussex Cricket. I am sure he will be a fantastic asset at the ECB. Following an ongoing review of our professional cricket structure, we are delighted to announce that Mark Davis will assume the role of head coach. This is a fantastic opportunity for Mark and chance for him to work closely with our newlyappointed captain Luke Wright.”

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They say history is written by the winners – but it is certainly true that winners make history. Last weekend Albion secured their record of 17 unbeaten league games. Then 24 hours later Whitehawk wrote their own new chapter with a win in their first-ever FA Cup first-round tie. It has been an incredible rise for the club based at the Enclosed Ground and they certainly enjoyed their day in the limelight, as highlighted in the extensive BBC coverage over the weekend. It all kicked off with another non-league side, Salford City, and their win on Friday. H av i n g wat ch e d t h e Class of 92 series charting the backing of the Neville brothers, Butt and Scholes to the club, it was

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Accrington Stanley, often depicted as the epitome of a club battling against the odds, has now received considerable investment

interesting to watch the debate on whether they had put non-league on the map. The Manchester club now has big backers, which in a way goes against the hundreds of clubs full of volunteers who struggle to stay in business each week. The new high-profile owners have targeted the Premier League and, of course, all clubs should aim to further themselves. Some owners may chase

the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. However, others just want to evolve. Lewes and Horsham are just a couple of other clubs that can reminisce but Football League clubs also want a cup run that generates va l u a b l e r e ve n u e a n d additional local interest in their club. Crawley Town has moved up through the pyramid with a very special FA Cup pedigree. A c c r i n g t o n S t a n l e y, often depicted as the epitome of a club battling against the odds, has now r e c e i ve d c o n s i d e r a b l e investment. At BBC Sussex we were given a reminder of Albion’s special FA Cup day (and special run) in 1983 by former midfielder Jimmy Case who spoke to us this week. He said he’s pleased

with the club’s progress since the stadium troubles and believes they just need to be more ‘streetwise’ if they are to make the Premier League. The Seagulls’ focus is on becoming History Boys in the league but any cup run will leave memories for players and fans alike. Good luck to the Hawks in the next round against either Morecambe and Dagenham and Redbridge. Wouldn’t it be nice if two Brighton sides were in the black bag for the thirdround draw. Two big ties possibly against top flight sides – or even each other – would help us all of through the January blues.

Solly March celebrates his stunning early strike against MK Dons (image - Paul Hazlewood, BHAFC)

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How much of your life can you attribute to the Albion? Dan Tester @ BHIndyAlbion Following on from my article on Milton Keynes Dons in last week’s Indy, I’ve always found it fascinating just how big a part your chosen football club can play in your life, whether by choice, or simply association. How many aspects of your life can you attribute to the Albion? My Albion history began when my dad and granddad took me to the Goldstone Ground in the late 1970s. In those days, we were a First Division side so many of my schoolmates were fans too. I bonded more with them – as opposed to the Liverpool, Everton and Manchester United ‘gloryhunters’ – and I still count many as friends today, nearly 40 years later.

At secondary school in Wales my friends tended to support ‘unfashionable’ (I really dislike that term) clubs such as Hull City, Oxford United and Rotherham. On moving to Hertfordshire in the mid1980s, Arsenal fans – on the whole – respected the fact I was loyal to Brighton while the Tottenham lot mainly derided me. I’m assuming it was for football reasons! At a Hertfordshire college in 1989, a 16-year-old me got chatting to a classmate because he spotted ‘BHA’ scrawled all over my rucksack. He was an Ipswich fan and we soon attended a game at Portman Road with his fellow Town fan from Littlehampton, and his Albion-supporting mate. Fast forward 25 years and we sit next to each other at Falmer. Through regular Gillingham trips we met

An aerial shot of The Amex. Picture by Paul Hazelwood other fans who became friends and together we set up the Scars & Stripes fanzine in 1997. This opened numerous doors, including meeting local press from Surf FM (now Juice), which in turn led to a job at a local PR firm where I became a copywriter. I still am today, 15 years later.

Supporting your local football club, and sticking with them when you move away – and through fallow times – is one of the most rewarding things you can do. The game may be awash with cash these days but, fundamentally, the ethos remains the same – it’s about community and feeling part

of something; an extended family that stretches far and wide. If you are introduced to a stranger as an Albion fan, there is an immediate bond. I wo n d e r h ow m a ny marriages, babies, friendships, companies, ideas and various other collaborations can be attributed to the existence

of Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club? The Albion is the biggest ‘ i c e - b r e a k e r ’ I ’ ve eve r known! Dan Tester is Albion editor of Brighton & Hove Independent. You can also follow him: @DJDanteBrighton

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