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08 OUT & ABOUT A look at this month's events including vintage and handmade fair Johnny Loves June, plus Christmas favourite Burning the Clocks.
12 LIVE PREVIEWS Previews of upcoming gigs, bands to look out for and where you can find them playing, Including Slow Club and Miami's Jacuzzi Boys.
16 ON STAGE Highlights of upcoming theatre productions this December & January, including Panto season at Worthing Theatres.
20 on screeN A guide to new releases at the cinema and a chance to win 4 tickets to Brighton Marina Cineworld.
24 lifestyle Find the perfect gifts for your loved ones (and yourself) in time for the big day with our handy guide.
30 fashion From the good, to the so-bad-its-good, we find the best Christmas jumpers the high street has to offer Fairisle fun for the whole family!
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EDITORS Kieran Austin Toby Oliver Dean Contributors Sam Harrington-Lowe, Ross Skilton, Kate Tilston, front cover design by hello DODO PROOF READER Daisy Francome Published by Sea-Creative.co.uk Follow us on twitter @InsideMagazine WEB insidemagazine.co.uk EMAIL info@insidemagazine.co.uk
33 ARTIST PROFILES Our brand new Artist Profile feature launches this issue with a look at the work of four local artists; Lisa Ridgers, L.Baines, Ian Hodgson and Monika Jakimauskaite.
40 health Osteopath Ross Skilton answers a letter from a very special reader, and Life Coach Kate Tilston has a plan for helping you achieve your goals this New Year.
46 Brain teasers Test your general knowledge with our regular crossword, which this issue has a festive theme.
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Johnny Loves June
OUT & ABOUT
Your guide to events this December & January
HOVE BEACH HUT ADVENT CALENDAR 1st - 24th December | Hove Seafront
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nce again in the lead up to Christmas the beach huts along Hove seafront will be transformed into a life-sized advent calendar, with creative displays created behind every door. Expect 24 surprises as a different hut is opened each night between 5.30 - 6.30pm. beyondchurch.co.uk
JOHNNY LOVES JUNE 8th December | The Shoreham Centre, Shoreham This Christmas, vintage and handmade fair Johnny Loves June will return for its fifth edition, once again taking place at The Shoreham Centre. A fantastic day out and perfect for all of your retro festive needs, the event will be bursting with more than 40 stalls selling a huge range of vintage and handmade items. You’re sure to find plenty of unique and unexpected Christmas gifts, from clothing, accessories and jewellery to home
wares, curios, collectables and more. The day will also feature fabulous golden age live entertainment with performances from vintage singer Noelle Vaughn and vocal trio My Favourite Things, a free Charleston dance class with Brighton Lindyhoppers, a Pop Up Pin Up hair and make-up salon and refreshments served in a pop-up vintage tea room. The fun starts at 1pm and goes on until 6pm, just £1 entry and kids go free. johnnylovesjune.co.uk
DRESS AS AN ELF ON THE TWELFTH 12th December For the second year, Rockinghorse Children’s Charity are encouraging businesses across Sussex to take part in a festive fundraiser, dressing as an elf on the twelfth of December. Last year raised nearly £4,000 with money raised going to help make the festive season special for children and babies spending time in the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital and Trevor Mann Baby Unit during the Christmas period. To register interest or request a fundraising pack visit rockinghorse.org.uk
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OUT & ABOUT
Your guide to events this October & November
SANTAS BY THE SEA 15th December | Worthing Seafront Walk, run, hop, skip or jump your way around either the 1 or 3 mile route of the Santas by the Sea fun run however you decide to do it you’ll be doing it in style in a festive Santa suit! Entry costs £10 including a bright red Santa suit complete with beard, with money raised going to the British Heart Foundation. Registration on the day opens from 9.30 at Splashpoint Lesiure Centre, with a mass warm-up at 10am. Get together with family, friends or work colleagues, go Christmas crazy and know that with every penny you raise in sponsorship you will be giving the best gift of all this Christmas – the gift of life. bhf.org.uk
WE MADE THIS MARKET 21st December | Friends Meeting House, Brighton We Made This market is the perfect opportunity for last minute Christmas shopping, and with over 20 stalls selling a huge range of hand crafted items you’re sure to find the perfect gift that you won’t find on the high street.
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BURNING THE CLOCKS 21st December | Brighton A favourite Brighton tradition for many, Burning the Clocks acts as an uplifting antidote to the commercial excesses of Christmas. Paper and willow lanterns full of wishes are paraded through the city before being added to a huge bonfire on the beach. This year’s theme is ‘The Deep’ so expect an underwater themed lantern parade along with a massive fire sculpture which will also be on display, ignited while live music plays and fireworks light up the sky. The event is free and the route is suitable for all ages and abilities. samesky.co.uk
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Slow Club
LIVE PREVIEWS
Your guide to the latest gigs in December & January
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Nanna Øland Fabricius, a former ballerina from Denmark and the musician behind Oh Land, displays her diverse musical sensibilities with latest release Wishbone produced by TV On the Radio’s Dave Sitek. The record is a heady mix of experimental pop notions, synths, surging vocals and wonderfully weird lyrics. ohlandmusic.com
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5th December | The Haunt, Brighton
9th December | Bermuda Triangle, Brighton
It’s been a five year gap since Albert Hammond Jr’s last record, 2008’s ¿Cómo Te Llama? Which followed 2006’s Yours to Keep, so it was with a warm welcome that 5 track EP AHJ was released this October. The tracks blend themselves perfectly into Hammond Jr’s shows; expect a lively pop-rock set showcasing songs from all 3 records. alberthammondjr.com
Charles and Rebecca, aka Slow Club return to Brighton as part of their annual Christmas show tour, bringing along their band to play songs from their Christmas, Thanks for Nothing EP amongst other festive gems. Don’t be fooled by the cynical title, the show promises to be full of yuletide joy. slowclubband.com
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Your guide to the latest gigs in December & January
FRANKIE ROSE
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9th December | The Prince Albert, Brighton
16th Decmeber | The Old Market, Hove
Enchanting and bittersweet pop songstress Frankie Rose took a bold step away from her compelling girlpop work with Vivian Girls, Dum Dum Girls and Crystal Stilts to strike out on her own. The energetic and up beat songs remain, this time with more intimacy and gentle melancholy, Frankie isn’t scared to strip back, go organic and au natural. missfrankierose.com
Multi-instrumentalist Patrick Wolf returns to Brighton following his exceptional performance with Patti Smith in August. With special guest Serafena Steer, the evening will be a chance to hear some new arrangements of songs from the more wintery realms of his songwriting, alongside select covers of his favourite winter songs by other artists. patrickwolf.com
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14th December | Brighton Dome Corn Exchange Electro-rock superstar Peaches will play a DJ/MC Extravaganza following a Q+A screening of her first film, Peaches Does Herself, a jaw-dropping invented biography of her journey from bedroom wannabe musician to rockstar, interwoven with 22 of her infamous NSFW songs. peachesrocks.com
More than three years after debut album The Fool, the band’s hotly anticipated follow-up Warpaint is due for release in the New Year, shortly preceding their appearance at The Dome this January. Made up of band members Emily, Theresa, Jenny and Stella, Warpaint create shows that weave intricate guitar lines, hypnotic vocals, and driving post-punk rhythms into gorgeous, sprawling songs. warpaintwarpaint.com
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ON STAGE
Jack and the Beanstalk
Your guide to the latest productions this December & January
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6th December - 4th January Connaught Theatre, Worthing
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10 MINUTE PLAY COMPETITION 6th - 15th December | New Venture Theatre, Brighton New Venture Theatre and Sussex Playwrights have joined forces once again to present an evening of the best 10-minute plays, with 8 plays from 8 writers with 8 directors. After each performance the audience will have the opportunity to vote for their favourite, with the winner announced after the performance on Saturday 14th December. newventure.org
This traditional Christmas pantomime of the classic Jack and the Beanstalk story stars green-fingered guru Charlie Dimmock alongside Tom and Jack from Heart Breakfast and impressionist Tony Rudd. Will Jack find the courage to battle the giant terrorising his village? How can he win the heart of the beautiful Princess Amelia? Will we all live happily ever after? worthingtheatres.co.uk
SANTA CLAUS THE MUSICAL 11th December – 5th January Pavilion Theatre, Worthing Expect dancing penguins, prancing polar bears and chorusing crows as Rudolph and his reindeer friends go on a quest to save Christmas. Claire Sweeney stars in this musical adventure which features classic Christmas hits such as Jingle Bell Rock and Frosty the Snowman, all performed by a live band. worthingtheatres.co.uk
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PETIT MAL: CONCRETE CIRCUS THE PRIDE 17th - 21st December | Brighton Dome Concert Hall
14 - 18th January | Theatre Royal, Brighton
Three old young performers take you through a riotous display of extreme physicality and on-stage anarchy in an action-packed show which fuses acrobatics with extreme trampolining, breakdancing and hip-hop. Experience circus as you’ve never seen it before in this thrilling and daring treat for all the family. brightondome.org
Philip, Oliver and Sylvia exist in a complex love triangle which spans over half a century, living and loving simultaneously in 1958 and the present against a background of changing attitudes towards homosexuality. The Pride is Alexi Kaye Campbell’s hilarious and heart-felt landmark play about courage, compassion and the fear of loneliness in life’s journey towards self-discovery, starring Harry Hadden-Paton, Al Weaver and Mathew Horne.atgtickets.com/brighton
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HAPPY DAYS THE MUSICAL 20 - 25th January | Theatre Royal, Brighton
The feel-good international hit sensation comes to Brighton for two weeks only starring Noel Sullivan and featuring a hit parade of dancefloor favourites and a dazzling array of outrageous costumes. The uplifting story follows three friends as they hop aboard a battered bus in search of love and friendship, yet end up finding more than they had ever dreamed of. atgtickets.com/brighton
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Frozen
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Your guide to the latest film releases this December & January
FROZEN Directed by Chris Buck & Jennifer Lee | Starring Kristen Bell, Josh Gad & Idina Menzel Released 6th December
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OLDBOY Directed by Spike Lee | Starring Josh Brolin, Elizabeth Olsen & Samuel L. Jackson | Released 6th December Spike Lee directs this remake of cult revenge thriller Oldboy. When an advertising executive is kidnapped and held hostage for 20 years without reason, and then inexplicably released, he sets out with an obsessive vengeance to discover who orchestrated his punishment.
ANCHORMAN 2: THE LEGEND CONTINUES Directed by Adam McKay | Starring Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd & Steve Carell | Released 18th December Ron, Brick, Brian and Champ are all back to take on New York and the nation’s first 24-hour news station. The 70s are may be over but the world still needs Ron Burgundy to do what he does best: have salon quality hair and read the news.
THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY Directed by Ben Stiller | Starring Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig & Adam Scott | Released 26th December Ben Stiller directs and stars in this remake of the 1947 classic. Relentless daydreamer Walter Mitty lives a double life inside his head full of adventure and romance; but when his job is threatened he sets off on a global journey to fix things and gain the attention of co-worker Cheryl (Kristen Wiig).
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Your guide to the latest film releases this December & January
THE HOBBIT: CINEWORLD RECOMMENDS THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG Directed by Peter Jackson | Starring Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen & Richard Armitage Released 13th December The second instalment of Peter Jackson’s Hobbit trilogy begins as the first ended, with Bilbo, Gandalf and the dwarves having escaped the goblins of the Misty Mountains. Their journey to reclaim their lost gold continues, but more dangers are in sight as they must travel through the perilous Mirkwood forest before reaching the Lonely Mountain where the treasure lies with the dragon Smaug, who guards his plunder with deadly persistence. Now booking at Brighton Cineworld.
THE WOLF OF WALL STREET Directed by Martin Scorsese | Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill & Matthew McConaughey Released 17th January Martin Scorsese once again directs Leonardo DiCaprio in his latest film, based on the true story of 90s Wall
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INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS Directed by Joel & Ethan Coen | Starring Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan & John Goodman Released 24th January The Coen Brothers latest release follows folk singer Llewyn Davis and his cat as he navigates the New York winter of 1961, struggling to make it as a musician in the Greenwich Village folk scene.
THE BOOK THIEF Directed by Brian Percival | Starring Sophie NĂŠlisse, Geoffrey Rush & Emily Watson Released 31st January Based on the much loved best-selling novel by Markus Zusak, The Book Thief is the story of a spirited and courageous young girl, Leisel, whose life is changed by the books she steals while living in Nazi Germany.
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‘Nice Lion’ helloDODO screen printed T-shirt This playful hand screen printed t shirt by Brighton based designers HelloDODO is sure to put a smile on your face whatever the day of the week. Available in ladies and men’s sizes S-L, and also as a print from helloDODOshop.etsy.com
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GIFTS FOR YOURSELF Christmas and New Year is all about giving gifts, but sometimes you just don’t get what you want. So this is our top five picks of those little luxuries we like to treat ourselves with!
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Yon-Ka’s Phyto-Bain £37 Detox from home… Slip into a deliciously hot bath with this oil that tones and relaxes the body, making tired legs feel lighter whilst providing a sensation of well-being and total relaxation. It’s like a spa in your own home. Available from yonkashop.co.uk
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Clarins HydraQuench Cream-Mask 75ml £33 Replacing much needed moisture in the cold months, this is a 10 minute intensive treatment for dehydrated skin. A rich, creamy non-drying mask with added hyaluronic acid, skin feels amazing afterwards. Available from Debenhams & Boots
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At Ideal Weight; we see things differently. We believe that weight loss isn’t actually the hardest part – it’s keeping it off that’s tricky. Below; Gill shares her story and the ups and downs of her successful weight loss journey.
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NAME: Gill Colafrancesco TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS: 3st 12lbs When I first heard about Ideal Weight I was a little nervous, but my coach talked me through the process and helped me find the right plan for me. Following the 3 Plan means I get to choose which meal I have, which is great. The support I have received so far has been amazing. My coach is really supportive and I genuinely look forward to our weekly meetings. I admit that in the beginning I thought the coaching sessions would be a waste of time, but now I have a totally different opinion of them. My coach is simply amazing and not only have I lost weight, but I’ve learnt so much about myself from our sessions. I am happier and healthier with a far more positive
) ! s lb 2 1 t s 3 t s lo (I outlook on life. I still have a little way to go until I reach my ideal weight, but already I feel like a new person with a new lease of life. I would encourage anyone who thinks or feels like I did about weight loss plans to get in touch with the Ideal Weight and give it a go. You have nothing to lose, except weight!
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BUSINESS PROFILE Sam Harrington-Lowe For the past ten years she’s co-owned and run successful events company Pretty Clever but has just sold out to move on to pastures new. We catch up with her to find out more…
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righton businesswoman Sam HarringtonLowe may be a familiar face to some of you. Forging a path as a pioneering business owner, she has a long history of working in high profile positions in Sussex, running businesses and editing magazines, and she’s a committed participant in the Brighton business events scene. We asked her what was afoot… “I’ve had such an amazing time with Pretty Clever but it was time to do something new,” she explains. “I’ve been in business with Sam Nash since we set up ten years ago, and she’s taken the business on, which is ideal as it’s in the best hands possible. I’m really proud of the business we built up and I’m glad she’s taken it on rather than anyone else. “She and I haven’t parted company though; we still have another business, Clever Destinations, which exists specifically to bring business into the UK from overseas, and I love that side of things. The international events are always a bit quirky, and we do events not just here in Brighton, but London, the midlands, north of England – even Edinburgh! I’m enjoying putting some energy into expanding that now. The plan is to really build that up, and it’s growing really quickly. It’s exciting” It’s not all about running businesses though; Sam has found that she’s naturally branched out into other
projects. “I’ve had some teaching experience in the past and recently helped BIMM write a brand new BA (Hons) course in event management, which I now lecture on part time,” she says. “Teaching and training is something I’ve naturally grown towards and I’m really enjoying that side of things, passing on my years of experience in the field. But my first love has always been writing and I’m immersing myself in that more and more now. “I have over 20 years behind me as a journalist, and together with all the other experiences I’ve had growing my own business, I’m finding that there’s a real market for the kind of skills I’ve got. Whether it’s in training or consultancy, copywriting or designing websites – yes, I do that too – I’m finding that I’ve actually got more work than I can handle at the moment. But I’m keen to work with small businesses to mentor them, or help them with marketing, copywriting, content for their sites – I’ve got so much experience to share.” If you think Sam can help you, check out her website – www.samhl.co.uk – but get in quick! “I thought when I stepped back from of Pretty Clever I’d have some spare time,” she laughs, “but it hasn’t happened yet!”
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Christmas Jumpers
Absolutely Fabulous fashionista Patsy Stone once said ‘You can never have too many hats, gloves and shoes’, and we think you can add Christmas jumpers to that list too. Here we take a look at some of the best the high street has to offer this year, from the good to the so-bad-its-good, it’a time to get cosy amongst the Fairisle.
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ARTS & CULTURE
artist profiles LISA RIDGERS
L BLAINE
MONIKA JAKIMAUSKAITE
IAN HODGSON
Our brand new Artist Profile feature showcases the work of talented local artists, designers and makers, this issue launching with a look at the art of Lisa Ridgers, L. Baines, Ian Hodgson and Monika Jakimauskaite. Although their practices are unique, each using different techniques, subjects and materials, all four artists create inspiring works which intrigue the viewer into taking a second, closer look.
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LISA RIDGERS “I prefer to work spontaneously, drawing inspiration from many sources, including my love of the outdoors and travelling. Also, the process of the work itself; which, by it's very nature, can often produce unexpected and delightful results.�
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isa Ridgers is an established full time artist who has been living in the USA for the past 20 years and painting professionally since the year 2000. Her multi-media works have been described as a fusion of organic palette, natural elements, and inner meditations. Lisa's work is collected internationally, by both private and corporate collectors, and has also been seen on various television shows and advertisements including 'The Big Bang Theory' and 'Two and a Half Men'. She is published internationally by Third and Wall Art Group based in Seattle, USA. While continuing her relationships with galleries and representation in the
States, she has recently returned home to the South Coast of England. She is thrilled to now offer her work more extensively in Europe to the public and the trade. Please visit the website for representation details, upcoming exhibitions and events. www.lisaridgers.co.uk info@lisaridgers.co.uk 07427 668700
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L BAINES “It is not that I do not want people to know who I am …… it is more about the freedom that I have when working under the name of Baines. I know that when I step up to a blank canvas, there is no pressure, I am painting for me and only me, the outcome is irrelevant. It is an intensely, satisfying feeling and completely liberating!”
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Baines is the assumed name of an internationally established and widely published artist of nearly 15 years. The work is experimental in nature and allows the artist complete freedom of expression.
The use of acrylic paint, spray paint, and acrylic markers in brilliant hues; mixed with torn imagery and built up
layers, is meant to remind the viewer of the colours of life in the midst of the turmoil of daily life. You can see more of L Baines' work as it becomes available by visiting www.lbainesart.com
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Ian Hodgson "The drawing techniques that I use expose other, seemingly invisible layers, and here the drawing process acts as a metaphor for the physical and psychological experience of my journey, as fragments of what went before are revealed on the paper."
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xamining how identity is imprinted with memories connected to place, objects and relationships creates a framework for the drawings of Ian Hodgson to develop. In some works architecture is the defining presence, whereas in others, figures or objects inhabit the space but all refer to the transformative process of journey. Most recently Ian won the Finest Drawing Award for 'Chrysalis 1' (top left) in the National Open Art Competition. You can see more of his work by visiting: www.ian-hodgson.co.uk
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Monika Jakimauskaite
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onika Jakimauskaite currently lives and works in Brighton. She has been selected from thousands of artists in the UK and internationally to present her work in West London based gallery Debut Contempory. After studying for a BA Degree in Textile design at Lithuania Academy of Arts, Jakimauskaite also completed the Black and White photography course at Brighton University and the Printed Textiles course in Brighton and Hove City College. Photography is Jakimauskaite's passion and textile is her craft – the result is - photography prints on fabrics, using embroidery and applique to extend details. This enables her to capture special sights and moments from every day. The result is a beautiful, totally original combination of mixed media. With landscapes and architecture as her main subjects, she uses bright, vibrant colours combined with intricate details, such as ornaments, to bring her artworks alive. The result is unusual and very intriguing.
Monika now exhibits her work regularly in exhibitions and art fairs both in the UK and in Lithuania. Recently she had her first solo exhibition in Lithuania, entitled Moments, and is currently getting ready for the Black and White exhibitions tour in Lithuania. After being shortlisted for the Aesthetica Art Prize and Wells Art Contemporary competitions, she has appeared on National TV in Lithuania and has been published in Aesthetica, Brighton`s Arty, and Laima Magazines, amongst others. To see more work by Monika Jakimauskaite visit the Saturday Debut on the 14th December, 12 – 5pm at the Debut Contemporary Gallery, 82 Westbourne Grove, London, W2 5RT where there will also be a printed photography, embroidery and appliqué workshop. You can also view online at: www.debutcontemporary.com www.moniusia.eu | moniusia@ymail.com
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“My work is very seasonal, involving lots of heavy lifting and worldwide delivery of goods in a very short space of time. Many deliveries are very physically demanding and I find that each year I am increasingly suffering with low back pain as a result. I am past retirement age and not in the best shape (I have a big round belly!) but I don’t want to quit my job, so I would like some advice on helping my back pain this year” (Mr. S. Claus).
will reduce the strain. Constant bending down to put parcels under trees will aggravate the wear and tear in your back, so try bending at the knees more, rather than making your back do all the work. Does your back ache when driving your delivery vehicle? Try adjusting the seat so that you aren’t reaching too far for the reins and your low back is supported. If your seat doesn’t have an adjustable lumbar support, you can buy lumbar support cushions relatively inexpensively.
Due to your age group, weight and the physical nature of your job, your low back pain may be due to wear and tear of the joints (osteoarthritis). Excessive use of these worn joints can cause a flare-up of inflammation, which can be very painful, but there are certainly ways to manage the condition and reduce the frequency and severity.
Being overweight increases the risk of back pain, so cutting down the calories and eating more healthily will help – losing just 4 pounds takes 16 pounds of pressure off your spine! Perhaps you could mostly snack on Rudolph’s carrots if you’re feeling peckish, enjoying mince pies as an occasional treat rather than indulging every time you stop to make a delivery.
It sounds like the nature of your work aggravates your back and, although you don’t want to stop working, there are things you can change about how you work. Instead of carrying a heavy sack of parcels over one shoulder, consider a good quality rucksack with adjustable back height and strap length – distributing the load more evenly across your back and shoulders
You should find that a few small changes to your lifestyle and work habits will make a big difference to your back pain, meaning you’ll have a much merrier Christmas once you’ve finished your deliveries!
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New year, New you
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very year we all do the same thing, which is to promise ourselves we will get fitter, healthier, lose weight and numerous other things to make ourselves feel better.
We also choose the worst time of year to do this when we’re recovering from Christmas, money is tight and motivation is at an all time low. How many of you decide on your New Year resolutions or goals and then just don’t have the resolve or the energy to see them through? Well this year, I’m teaming up with a good friend of mine, Hannah from ShoreFit Personal Training and we’ve put together a package to get you kick started in the New Year to encourage and motivate you and hopefully set you on the right track for success. We will be offering you the opportunity to sign up to a combined personal training and coaching programme to help you achieve those goals but also to make sure that the reasons behind your desire to make these changes are strong enough to get the results. Through combined coaching and training sessions, we will encourage you, support you, help you to make the changes you need to make and set REALISTIC and
ACHIEVABLE goals so that you come out feeling better about your self. So the package itself will include the following: • 1 hour’s initial coaching session with me to understand your goals and objectives. • 1 hours coaching session with Hannah to talk through your training requirements and carry out a range of goal specific physical and fitness tests to use to write your bespoke training plan. • 3 x personal training sessions with Hannah • 1 x hour review session with Kate looking at your goals, potential struggles and overcoming any issues. The exclusive price for this New Year motivational package for Inside Magazine readers is just £120.00 For more information and to discuss your requirements, please contact us on either: Kate@katetilston.co.uk - info@shorefit.co.uk If you decide that you wish to continue with our combined program, we will also offer a monthly package at a reduced rate for a 3 month period to really get you going!
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PURPLE TURTLE THERAPY Holistic health in Hove
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Holistic treatments available include Reflexology which uses pressure techniques applied to reflex areas found on the feet, hands or ears, activating the body’s own natural healing systems and energy pathways The team of highly trained therapists all benefit from advanced qualifications, and specialise in sports and deep tissue massage, and pregnancy treatments which are designed to help ease and sooth, from pre-natal to post-natal.
Rejuvenate and find balance with a variety of massages on offer, from sports and remedial treatments to deep tissue and Indian head massage. The treatments are designed to promote a sense of wellbeing, relieving muscular tension and alleviating stress while increasing joint mobility, flexibility and movement. For those looking for a quick fix, the Acupressure Chair massage is done clothed and without the use of oils in just 15 minutes.
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Their specialist facials for male and female clients include the Natural Facelift Massage, a deeply relaxing facial using advanced massage techniques that rejuvenates the skin complexion and decreases expression lines leaving the skin more radiant.
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