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he beaches are packed and the smell of barbeques is in the air: Summer is here! It was nice to hear how much you enjoyed our launch issue (April & May), and we hope that our new issue for June & July keeps you just as entertained.
This month as ever there’s some fantastic events going on throughout the city, such as the colourful Kemp Town Carnival bursting onto the streets in June; see what’s in store this year on page 8. Also in this issue, we speak to the local band with the small name but big sound Tiny Dragons as they embark on a season of gigs and festivals throughout the country and beyond. For food lovers we’ve got a real treat, as Brighton’s original vegetarian restaurant Food for Friends shares one of their delicious recipes that we can all try at home. And don’t forget to enter our two fantastic competitions including a chance to win an annual pass to Sea Life Centre – you can read all about its multi-million pound refurbishment on page 26. Plus there’s music listings, latest film releases, a look at upcoming theatre productions and much more!
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Issue Two | June & July 06 out & about » A look at local events in June & July, including the colourful Kemp Town Carnival.
16 ARTS & CULTURE » Previews of this year’s best boutique festivals.
22 FOOD & DRINK » A delicious recipe courtesy of Brighton’s original vegetarian restaurant Food for Friends.
10 UNplugged » Bands to look out for and where you can find them playing, plus an interview with Tiny Dragons.
18 FASHION » Enjoy this summer’s festivals in style.
24 COMMUNITY » Rockinghorse and Rizzle kicks team up to open new hospital space.
14 ON STAGE » Highlights of upcoming productions, including Theatre Royal’s Dandy Dick.
20 ON SCREEN » A guide to new releases this summer including Ridley Scott’s Prometheus.
28 BRAIN TEASERS » Crossword, Sudoku and the chance to win a Sea Life annual pass.
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EVENTS
OUT & ABOUT June & July
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Kemp Town carnival
Brighton naked bike ride
9th June - 11am, Kemp Town
10th June, Starting at Preston Park
n Saturday June 9th Kemp Town will be filled with colour, music and fun as the community takes to the streets for the annual carnival. This year you can expect giant games and stalls, live music throughout the day across four different stages, roaming street performers, a seaside themed children’s area and even a grand custard pie fight! The day kicks off at 11am with the Parade of Flowers stomping to the sounds of samba. kemptowncarvival.com
Dare to bare as the annual World Naked Bike Ride eco protest and celebration of bikes and body power returns to Brighton & Hove streets for its seventh year on Sunday 10th June. Inspired by the Olympic traditions of ancient Greece, where athletes competed naked, this year participants are invited to make a triathlon of the day. There will be a naked fun run to kick off the clothes-optional cycle ride through the city, and a postride skinny dip at Brighton’s naturist beach. worldnakedbikeride.org/brighton
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2008. The festival brings eight days of Japanese related arts, technology, design and business to Brighton, with food, film screenings, Anime, karaoke and street festivals. brightonjapan.com
Sussex Festival of Nature June 24th, 10am - 5pm, Stamner Park The annual nature festival is back once again for a day of free entertainment for all the family. The best of Sussex’s diverse wildlife and the new South Downs National Park will come together on the beautiful field of Stanmer House. The solar powered festival will feature a range of free activities to enjoy while learning about local Sussex wildlife. There will also be a farmers market of local producers, birds of prey, Morris dancers, funfair rides and sheep shearing. brighton-hove.gov.uk
Paddle round the pier 7th & 8th July, Hove Lawns
The eco technology show 2012 15th & 16th June, AMEX Stadium Brighton The Eco Technology Show is a national showcase of the latest technologies which perform a crucial role in protecting the environment. It is designed to create a space where you can be inspired by new ideas and technologies, grow your business and knowledge and connect with industry experts and customers. ecotechnologyshow.co.uk
Brighton Japan Festival 2012 22nd June - 1st July, Bartholomew Square Brighton Japan has grown to become the largest annual Japanese cultural festival in the UK since its first event in
Time to grab the wetsuit and head to the beach for this year’s Paddle Round the Pier! If you haven’t yet braved the sea this summer, there’s no excuse this weekend with a packed schedule of water sports events including kayaking, kite surfing, swimming and stand up paddle boarding, plus races, ‘have a go’ opportunities and much more. The event is the world’s biggest free beach and water sports festival, but if you prefer to keep on dry land there’s a skate and BMX park, urban athletics and beach tennis, as well as food and drink stands, stalls, fun and games and a dedicated children’s area. paddleroundthepier.com
Rockinghorse Family Funday 28th July, 10am - 4pm, Hove Lawns FREE ENTRY Join Rockinghorse Children’s Charity for a fun-filled day of family activities and help raise money for sick local children. Activities include obstacle courses, a treasure hunt, wife/partner carrying races, bouncy castle, tombola, face painting, arts and craft stalls and much more. For more information, visit: rockinghorse.org.uk/events INSIDE MAGAZINE | 07
EVENTS
Kemp town Carniva l June 9th 2012
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n June 9th Kemp Town becomes the buzz of the city with its annual carnival bursting into full swing into action, showcasing a diverse and spectacular range of art and entertainment for all the family. Over 15,000 people are expected to attend this year; creating a celebration of not only the great diversity and real sense of community that comes from Kemp Town, but also throughout the whole of Brighton and Hove.
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parade of flowers
Access to music
The day begins at 11am with the fabulous Parade of Flowers led by carnival director Mathew Cook and featuring samba bands Maracatu Cruzeiro do Sul and Barulho, who have been teaching courses on drums and percussion in the lead up to the event.
Showcasing some of its best student bands on their stage at this year’s Carnival is Brighton-based popular music college Access to Music. As part of its commitment to the local community, Access to Music will be providing PA and backline equipment and a sound engineer, giving the students the opportunity to get live sound engineer experience on the stage.
groundworks uk Games for this year’s Carnival - from giant dominos and Jenga, street volleyball, space hopper races and of course a tug-o-war – are provided by Groundwork UK in Brighton, a charity whose aim is to bring communities together through sporting activities. Come get involved and join in the fun!
Grand custard pie fight
WILLOWISP
ROAMING STREET THEATRE
Abbey Road will become a dedicated children’s area for the day, overseen by Willowisp. The theme for this year’s arts and crafts is the seaside; from seascape paintings and pirate hat making to creating your own Brighton beach!
Maco de Vaca Louca will be taking to the street to create their own mix of madness, mayhem and mischief. Inspired by carnival traditions of Europe and some parts of Brazil, the troupe will be encouraging everyone to join in with their fun and games. Expect street performance, percussion, drums, dressing up and silly chants.
Time to make childhood dreams come true! Bring wet wipes, a change of shirt and your best pie throwing hand for the Grand Custard Pie Fight, starting at 4pm!
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MUSIC
Moon Duo 12th June | The Green Door Store, Brighton The San Francisco psychedelic band will be playing The Green Door store this June as part of their European tour. Formed by Ripley Johnson of Wooden Shjips and Sanae Yamada in 2009, Moon duo create dark, hazy songs with fuzzy guitars, keyboards, hypnotic vocals and a primitive droning drum machine reminiscent of Suicide and Silver Apples. moonduo.org
SUZANNE VEGA 14th June | Brighton Dome, Brighton The Brighton Dome is the setting for the return of pioneering American singer/songwriter Suzanne Vega. Known for her hugely successful songs such as Luka, Marlene on the Wall and Solitude Standing, Vega has embarked on a project to re-imagine her own songbook in a stripped down and intimate manner. suzannevega.com
Coesntino’s vocals are clearer and more confident, breaking out from behind the distortion previously heard on tracks like Boyfriend and Our Deal, while staying true to their original sound with fuzzy guitars and carefree vibes. Essentially Best Coast have captured the sound of California sunshine in music form, creating a perfect soundtrack to summer – start yours by catching this show. bestcoast.us
Best Coast
Sheelanagig
21st June | Coalition, Brighton
28th June | The Blind Tiger, Brighton
LA duo Best Coast (formed of Bethany Cosentino and Bobb Bruno) will be back in Brighton showcasing songs from new album The Only Place. The band’s surf rock stylings have gained them much deserved attention on both sides of the Atlantic, featuring in ‘best song’ lists from the likes of NME. The new record features a cleaner production to the 2010 debut Crazy For You.
A unique blend of Balkan Folk Mayhem has made Sheelanagig a firm fixture on the festival circuit for many years. The band have developed a devoted following with their energetic and irreverent live performances, combining elements of story-telling and street theatre with intricate and irresistibly danceable music. sheelanagig.co.uk
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listings Andrew Bird 10th June | Theatre Royal
Sunn o))) 10th June | Theatre Royal
The Low Anthem 18th June | Brighton Ballroom
Donna Fullman 20th June | The Prince Albert
Less than Jake 21st June | Concorde 2
Kate nash 28th June | The Haunt
Kimya Dawson 10th July | The Haunt, Brighton Kimya Dawson will be bringing her unique brand of anti-folk back to Brighton this July. Songs to make you feel good and be good. We are all birds/Birds of a different feather/ We sing the way we sing and we are all in this together. kimyadawson.com
Ty segall 1st August | The Green Door Store, Brighton Another San Francisco based band, Ty Segall will be bringing their psych-punk, 60s garage inspired music to The Green Door Store early August. ty-segall.com
Futures 12th July | The Haunt
Destroyer 11th July | The Haunt
Sham 69 13th July | Concorde
Fantastic Mr. Fox 13th July | Life, brighton
Nite Jewel 17th July | The Green Door Store
Reel Big Fish 6th August | Concorde
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MUSIC
Image Š Kieran Austin Hoods by Merrimaking
Tiny Dragons are the Brighton based three-piece with a small name making a BIG sound.
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n fact everything about this year so far has been big for Tiny Dragons. From winning various battle of the bands, releasing a second (and frankly, amazing) EP, to playing for the fashion elite from around the world at a Hussein Chalayan party for London Fashion Week in Somerset House. The band came together at the end of 2010, and after a few swaparounds the band found its perfect fit; with Lizzie’s powerful soul-filled vocals, Jim’s ‘subtle but harsh’ lyrical guitar riffs and Marcus’ solid drum beats. They had their first gig at The Hobgoblin and haven’t stopped gigging since, both in Brighton and across the UK.
With influences as varied as 90s dance and house to South American Latin and John Bonham, it’s difficult to put a pin exactly on what their sound is, although they describe themselves as ‘Alternative soul dance music’. Whatever you call it, somehow these influences come together to create something instantly likeable, feeling both familiar and unique at the same time. “Each of us has such a big musical pallet in terms of our influences, but when we write songs we’re trying to make the best thing the three of us can create, rather than another version of what someone else has done”. So far, so good. The band’s summer vibes make them a perfect fit for the festival season and they’ll be on the road starting at Meadowlands in Lewes, stopping in Cheltenham and
Suffolk before travelling as far as Rennes in France. “The thing we love about festivals is they’re like a magnet, drawing in so many different types of bands and so many different people who are all there to experience new music, rather than just enjoying what they already know. We played Swanfest in Farnborough and every sort of person you could put a tag on was there enjoying it together”. With such a busy few months ahead it looks like we’ll be waiting until September for the band to play in the city again, but they assure us that despite originating from all across the country they intend to remain Brighton based; “The diversity of Brighton is like nowhere else, there’s such a sense of freedom here”. So what’s in the future for Tiny Dragons? “It’s all about progression. We want to keep releasing music as creatively as possible on a budget, so we’re going to start self releasing singles”. It’s through this clear dedication the band is gaining a loyal following, hooking in new supporters wherever they play with their infectious beats that you can’t help but dance to.
online TinyDragons.com facebook.com/TinyDragons
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THEATRE
Dandy Dick (Pictured)
ON STAGE
Theatre Royal, Brighton 28th June - 7th July Written in Brighton in 1887, DANDY DICK tells the hilarious story of the Very Reverend Augustin Jedd, a pillar of Victorian respectability, who preaches regularly against the evils of horseracing and gambling. However, a visit from his tearaway sister, Georgiana, leads him to risk all at the races, much against his better judgement. Mayhem ensues, with romantic intrigue, mistaken identity and a runaway horse. atgtickets.com/brighton
Educating Rita
Highlights june & july
come to where i’m from 16th June | Pavilion Theatre, Brighton
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eading new writing company Paines Plough (Wasted, Brighton Festival 2012) has been recruiting playwrights from across the UK to create new works responding to the notion of where they are from. In this special one-off performance of short, sharp dramas, the selected playwrights come home to tell their tale, creating a theatrical tapestry of Britain. Brightondome.org
Medea 16th - 23rd June | New Venture Theatre, Brighton The studio of the New Venture Theatre will be transformed into an innovative and exciting performance space like you’ve never seen before, bringing this most timeless of texts a fresh, relevant and visceral voice. The war hero Jason has abandoned his wife Medea to marry a young and beautiful princess. Medea is now scorned; those that fear her describe her as a caged animal, but none truly comprehend that like any caged animal – she will draw blood. newventure.org.uk
Glorious! 3rd - 7th July | Brighton Little Theatre, Brighton Based on the true story of Florence Foster Jenkins, an eccentric singer in the 1940s dubbed ‘The first lady of the sliding scale’. This jolly tale gives an insight into how Florence overcame her lack of talent through joyful enthusiasm and follows Florence and her devoted friends on her unlikely journey to Carnegie Hall. the-little.co.uk
Educating rita 16th - 21st July | Theatre Royal, Brighton Considered a classic of British theatre, Educating Rita is the unforgettable story of the relationship between a feisty Liverpudlian hairdresser and a jaded university professor. Rita has a passion for literature and is intent upon self-improvement. Frank’s disillusionment with life has driven him to the bottle. As Rita grapples with the trials of education and begins to challenge the attitudes of the university and her tutor, Frank begins to question his own understanding of his work and learns to believe in himself again. atgtickets.com/brighton
The Patient 26th - 28th July | Brighton Little Theatre, Brighton Agatha Christie’s one act mystery spectacular. A Oneact whodunit - Mrs Wingfield is lying in a hospital bed, completely paralysed following a fall from a balcony, but no-one could be sure whether it was an accident, attempted murder or failed suicide. All her relatives are summoned to the nursing home. Follow the inspector as he cleverly uses a devious ruse to solve the murder with the aid of Dr Ginsberg’s ingenius device. the-little.co.uk
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ARTS & CULTURE
The rise of
Boutique
Festivals
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his year sees the rise of the boutique festival like never before, with more and more people seeking a weekend of fully immersive arts and culture over the festival giants such as Reading and Leeds, T in the Park and the heavily branded V Festival.
After years of the same bands filling the festival circuit line up, people are looking for more than just a weekend of mediocrity. Plenty of new festivals are fitting the bill, with art, poetry, comedy, cabaret, and literature featured as main attractions alongside the music stages. Like Glastonbury, Lounge On The Farm (6 - 8th July, 16 | INSIDE MAGAZINE
Playgroup festival Image © Brendan Bell Merton Farm, Canterbury) takes place on a real working farm and boasts ‘delicious locally sourced food and a family friendly atmosphere’ among its assets. The marketvibe weekend fits food and vintage stalls alongside five stages of music which last year won best line-up at the UK festival awards. This year sees sets from Emilie Sandé, Slow Club and Roots Manuva, amongst others. Home-grown Playgroup Festival will be taking away a little bit of Brighton this summer (3rd - 5th August, Eridge Park, Tunbridge Wells) for three days of eclectic fun. This year’s theme is ‘Lost toys of our youth’, with each ticket holder allocated a character to dress up as and become; expect a dreamlike weekend of life-sized teddy bears walking hand in hand with
toy soldiers and dinosaurs. The festival promotes emerging grassroots talent from across the South East alongside its more established line up, as well as cabaret stages, healing fields and a children’s arena. For the wild at heart there’s Wilderness Festival (1012th August, Cornbury Park, Oxfordshire), where nature and the beautiful landscapes of the park share headline status among the likes of Spiritualized, Lianne La Havas and Willy Mason. Festival goers are encouraged to get lost and become free spirits, joining in with ‘banquets under canopies, tented talks, midnight masked balls, barefoot dancing, parkland processions and ritualistic revelry’. With Glastonbury taking a break this year it’s a chance for up and coming festivals to find their new crowd. Take a chance away from the big name headliners and you are sure to be rewarded in unique and unexpected ways.
Image © Mark Sethi Photography Started in 2009 by friends Meg and Harri, and now firmly Brighton based, Merrimaking has gained attention for their unique made-to-order animal hoods, as worn by Rob Da Bank, Ellie Goulding and Rizzle Kicks. This season sees a handful of new products, all designed to bring a certain ‘Merriness’ to any festival wardrobe: amongst these is an Interactive T-Shirt, Thinking Caps, Tropical Bags (collaboration with Daisy Thomas), longsleeved sweatshirts (and we mean LONG) and Cloud Jumpers/T-Shirts printed with actual silver linings. To celebrate the start of summer and the festival season we have a Merrimaking hood (as worn by Tiny Dragons in our music section) to give away to one lucky reader! To win send your name, age and telephone number to: info@insidebrightonandhove.co.uk – Extra points if you tell us why you think you should win!
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FASHION
Just because you’re at a festival it doesn’t mean that you have to leave your style behind. We translate the season’s trends into functional outfits ready for shower-less, bed-less, mud-rain-or-sun fun.
Ray-ban folding wayfarer in Light Havana, £140 Leave your wellies at home, step out in style: Floral boots by Dr. Martens £110
Coloured denim is the perfect look for summer: Shorts by Topshop, £28
This PPB Cream crochet top is perfect for creating layered looks, pretaportabello.com, £37.50
MUST HAVE! Custom animal hood, from £25 by Merrimaking.co.uk Be prepared – whatever the weather! Umbrella £28, umbrellaheaven.com 18 | INSIDE MAGAZINE
Ray-Ban round sunglasses, £108
Black Skull bracelet, two for £8, Urban Outfitters
Have a wild time, custom animal hood, from £25 by Merrimaking.co.uk
¾ length dark grey chinos, Fashion Against Aids at H&M £19.99 MUST HAVE! Screen printed Tribal Alien t - shirt by Gilbert £20, perfect for campfire dancing, gilbertgrotto.com
Travel light, Ted Baker shopper, £85
Vans Zapato Del Barco Plimsolls in red, £53
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FILM
ON SCREEN
PROMEtheus
Snow White and the Huntsman Rock of ages Directed By Rupert Sanders | Starring Kristen Stewart, Charlize Theron & Chris Hemsworth. Out Now
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n a twist to the classic fairytale, Snow White (Kristen Stewart) joins forces with the huntsman sent to kill her. He becomes her protector and mentor in a quest to vanquish the evil Queen Ravenna (Charlize Theron).
prometheus Directed By Ridley Scott | Starring Roomi Napace, Charlize Theron & Michael Fassbender. Released 1st June Set in the same futuristic world as Alien, a team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth. Journeying to the darkest corner of the universe, they soon face a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race. Directed by Ridley Scott, Prometheus is sure to be a blockbuster, not just attracting sci-fi fans to the screens. Starring Noomi Rapace (The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo), Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron and Guy Pearce. 20 | INSIDE MAGAZINE
Directed By Adam Skankman | Starring Tom Cruise, Russell Brand, Diego Boneta & Julianne Hough. Released 15th June Film version of the Broadway musical set in 1987 Los Angeles, following Drew and Sherrie, two young people chasing their dreams in the big city. When they meet, it’s love at first sight, though their romance will face a series of challenges.
the amazing spider-man Directed By Marc Webb | Starring Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone & Rhys Ifans. Released 3rd July Spider-Man is back with an all new suit, and a new actor slipping into it. Andrew Garfield (anyone remember him from Brighton based Channel 4 teen drama Sugar Rush?) stars as the human arachnid Peter Parker, who finds a clue that might help him understand why his parents disappeared when he was young. His path puts him on a collision course with Dr. Curt Connors, his father’s former partner.
ICe age 4: continental Drift Directed by Steve Martino & Mike Thurmeier | Starring Ray Romano, Jennifer Lopez & Queen Latifah. Released 13th July Back for a fourth time, Manny, Sid and Diego face all new watery adventures after Scrat’s eternal acorn pursuit has world-changing consequences! Released just in time for the school summer holidays, it’s one for the family on a rainy afternoon.
The dark knight rises
Dr Seuss’ The Lorax
Directed By Christopher Nolan | Starring Christian Bale, Tom Hardy, Anne Hathaway & Gary Oldman. Released 20th July
Directed By Chris Renaud, Kyle Balda | Starring Zac Efron, Taylor Swift and Danny DeVito. Released 27th July
The final instalment of Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy looks sure to be the big screen hit of the summer. Christian Bale returns as Bruce Wayne, Gotham City’s masked protector. Eight years after Batman took the fall for Two Face’s crimes, a new terrorist leader, the terrifying Bane (Tom Hardy) overwhelms Gotham’s finest, and the Dark Knight resurfaces to protect a city that brands him an enemy.
From the creators of Despicable Me and the imagination of Dr. Seuss comes the 3D-CG feature Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, an adaptation of the classic tale of a forest creature who shares the enduring power of hope. The animated adventure follows the journey of a 12-year-old as he searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world. INSIDE MAGAZINE | 21
FOOD & DRINK
PORTOBELLO
MUSHROOM PIE In this issue, Brighton’s original vegetarian restaurant Food for Friends have kindly offered us one of their delicious recipes that we can all make at home. We hope you will enjoy making these as much as we did.
These little pies are really cute and are both simple and quick to make. If you wish, you can make the pastry cases and salad in advance, and cook the potatoes beforehand too. Then, just before you want to eat, panfry the fillings, finish the pies and warm them through in the oven.
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reheat the oven to 190°C/gas mark 5. Lightly grease and line a large baking tray with baking paper. Melt half the butter over a gentle heat. Take the readyrolled pastry sheets and measure out a first square, 14cm by 14cm but do not cut through two of the facing corners. Then inside that square cut another slightly smaller square, 12cm by 12cm again without completely cutting through two facing corners. Brush the outside edge lightly with melted butter. Take one of the outside corners and fold it over diagonally to line up with the inside corner of the square; this will give you two little twists of pastry on the other corners – the photographs
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will help. Then repeat this again from the opposite side, so that it folds over itself again and you have a box shape. Brush it with melted butter and place it carefully on the baking tray. Repeat until you have 6 boxes. If you want lids for your boxes, cut six little squares 7cm x 7cm to be the tops of the pies. Brush them with melted butter too, and place them on the baking tray. Put the pie cases in the oven for 15 minutes or until they are golden brown. Next, put the new potatoes in a pan of cold water, bring to the boil and cook for 20–25 minutes until they have cooked through. When they are done, drain them thoroughly and put them in a bowl. Drizzle them with a little herb or olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Mix the salad leaves with the toasted almonds and place on individual plates or in a large bowl. Just before serving the pies, slice the beetroot into wedges and put them on top of the leaves. Drizzle the salad with some balsamic dressing.
Take a frying pan and melt the rest of the butter over a medium heat. Sauté the mushrooms with the garlic and then add the baby spinach leaves and allow them to wilt. Then add the mozzarella and cook for 2 minutes until it is slightly melted. Spoon this mixture into the pastry cases and warm them through in the oven for 5 minutes. Serve with the beetroot salad and new potatoes. From ‘Food for Friends: Modern Vegetarian Cooking at Home’ by Jane and Ramin Mostowfi, £16.99. Food for Friends, 17-18 Prince Albert Street The Lanes, Brighton BN1 1HF Tel: 01273 202310 foodforfriends.com 2 CENTRAL BUILDING. SUTTON PARK ROAD, SEAFORD opposite TESCO supermarket Call us on: 01323 490048 Monday to Friday: 9am - 5pm Saturday: 9am - 3pm
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Serves 6 3 packets ready-rolled puff pastry (30cm x 22.5cm) 50g butter 1kg baby new potatoes a little herb or olive oil salt and pepper 1 large bag of mixed baby salad leaves 50g almonds, toasted for 5 minutes until golden 3 beetroot, cooked and peeled balsamic dressing 6 large portobello mushrooms, sliced 3 cloves of garlic, finely diced 150g baby spinach 450g smoked mozzarella, cubed
COMMUNITY
Image © Jim Holden
Rockinghorse and Rizzle Kicks team up to make hospital experience easier for young people
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his April Brighton-based children’s charity Rockinghorse invited chart topping Rizzle Kicks for a visit to the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital.
Teenagers being treated at the Alex were surprised by the Brighton hip-hop duo Jordan ‘Rizzle’ Stephens and Harley ‘Sylvester’ Alexander-Sule, both 20, who put their support behind Rockinghorse to officially open its new adolescent rooms at the hospital. The project included refurbishment of three rooms, with comfortable sofas and chairs, DVD players, table football, game consoles and a pool table. The stars spent time playing with some of the young people, including a game of table football, and signed autographs before moving on to meet and have their photos taken with other children staying on the wards. Jordan commented on the new teenage rooms: “It’s important to have a space to be away from medical procedures, especially if you’re young and in hospital. It was really cool to meet some 24 | INSIDE MAGAZINE
of the children here today - they were all lovely.” The ethos of the hospital is family centred care, providing state-of-the-art facilities in a comfortable, welcoming, safe and secure environment. Last year, the hospital treated over 2,000 teenage patients. The new rooms allow distraction from hospital life and a comfortable space to unwind and help them feel more at home, adding to the already excellent services at the Alex, which are provided by Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals (BSUH). Jess Allen, 16 from Brighton, is a fan of the famous pair and they chatted about her meeting Justin Bieber last year and, after seeing Jess’s pile of magazines on her bed, Jordan admitted to his love of gossip magazines. Rizzle Kicks’ careers took off last year following the success of their debut album, Stereo Typical, and a number one hit single, Heart Skips a Beat, with Olly Murs. Allie Polhill, Rockinghorse’s Senior Fundraising and Marketing Manager, said: “It was a great afternoon and the young people really enjoyed Rizzle Kicks’ visit. We’re so grateful to Jordan and Harley for sparing time out from their hectic schedules to open our teenage
rooms and meet some of the children at the Alex. We also want to thank everyone who contributed to the rooms and most importantly, for giving the young people a space to be teenagers.” The £8,250 refurbishment of the teenage rooms was possible thanks to donations to Rockinghorse from The Starbucks Realising Potential Programme, Amanda Munday and Stella Buckingham. Rockinghorse is best known today for its work with the
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fter six months and two million pounds plus, Brighton Sea Life Centre finally re-opened its doors to the public in May. The centre was opened in 1872, making it the world’s oldest operating aquarium and in need of some structural and cosmetic restoration. As well as replacing the concrete from the 1927 extension of the aquarium, a team of specialists have been working to restore the Victorian architecture in the main arcade section of the building. During the refurbishment the larger marine creatures were moved to other Sea Life centres around the UK, while the smaller creatures were housed in a temporary tank on a purpose built platform holding up the 25 tonne weight. 26 | INSIDE MAGAZINE
The work carried out at the centre wasn’t all structural, as they took the opportunity to build two new exciting features. Jellyfish Discovery is a UK Sea Life Centre first, with five new tanks housing colourful tropical jellyfish from around the world. You’ll be able to view these fascinating creatures like never before, with their graceful motion and ghost-like forms displayed in a spellbinding spectacle that reveals their mysterious lives and world in a totally new light. If you’ve visited the Sea Life centre before, now is your chance to get a different perspective of the aquarium, in the new Behind the Scenes tour. Visitors will be able to see first hand how the 1,500 + sea creatures are cared for, viewing how life support, filtration and water quality systems work, how food is prepared for the animals,
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